18 Best Cafes near Boulder Creek

“The food and coffee are amazing. The space is great. You can look over the brook waters of San lorenzo River. There's a tree sticking out of the building which actually adds to the charm. It's raining right now and it's dripping through which I don't mind it at all. Again it's an actual tree in the whole building. Service is great too!“

“Good coffee, great lox bagels friendly staff. Stay away from Starbucks and their corporate corn syrup sludge. Jenna Sue's makes proper espresso drinks and has much better food as well. The baristas are fast and super cool people. Also a nice place to sit it front and watch the going on downtown.Parking: Park around the corner or across the streetKid-friendliness: Not a ton of room in here, but the staff are very friendly with kids.Wheelchair accessibility: Stairs to the front door, but a ramp to bypass them.“

“Scopazzi's is the best. The staff is always great, the food is always great, and the atmosphere is one of the best the county has to offer, maybe the best, in fact. If you are coming from far away, it's worth it. Make the drive, have an amazing dinner or brunch or whatever you are in time for. Take your time, and enjoy the place.I'm going to take a moment for a criticism though, so you all don't think I'm just some kind of shill... Don't order the sausage with the Fettuccine Alfredo. The sausage is tasty, but you will pay $5 for literally six tiny pieces of sausage. You will think to yourself... What kind of sausage costs $1 per quarter inch? You will be pretty upset.Okay, that aside, everything is great. Thursday only for Lasagna, and I think Saturday only for the prime rib. Both are great. If you aren't there on either of those nights, the lamb is fantastic.Final warning: this is not a cheap restaurant. For most of us, it's a place for anniversaries, prom dates, and marriage proposals. Still, it's worth it. If you are looking for someplace really special, and have saved up a few coins for that, you will get what you pay for here and have an evening to remember.Kid-friendliness: We have gone there with a toddler, and they found us a quiet space away from the other diners. They did everything they could to accommodate us, but we're also rightly and justly sensitive to the other diners. They couldn't have done better with a difficult situation. I think they even made him something completely off the menu, just for his tiny picky toddler self.“

“My wife and I were reluctant to try this place because of some of the other reviews but after having breakfast here we can’t say enough good about it. It’s not the high class environment but if you want a really good, hardy, country breakfast that’ll fill you up this is the place.“

“I had an iced mocha to drink. It tasted great! To eat, I had the biscuits and gravy with eggs. The gravy was excellent, and so were the biscuits. The eggs were just a little under seasoned, but were other wise great. Staff were very friendly. It did take about 5-10 minutes to be seated though. They should hire a little extra help.“

“Solid spot for brunch in Los Gatos! They have both indoor and outdoor patio dining. The outdoor dining area has heat lamps, and they'll open up the awning when it gets too sunny out! I got the Crab Souffle Omelette, and I really enjoyed it! The omelette itself was huge! I was impressed with just how fluffy it was--way better than an ordinary omelette! The Crab Souffle omelette is filled with crab, avocado, tomato, mushrooms, and topped with hollandaise sauce. All of the souffle omelettes come with a bakery item and herb potatoes and grits. I love that you can get a specialty bakery item like their carrot walnut bread or raspberry coffee cake in addition to their selection of breads/English muffin/bagel. You can even add their cinnamon roll, but it will cost you an extra $5. I recommend getting their carrot walnut bread! It's tasty--a little savory and a little sweet--with a great combination of textures. I tried some of the raspberry coffee cake but did not like it as much. I would also recommend getting the herb potatoes instead of the grits. The herb potatoes were quite yummy! We were expecting the grits to be like cheesy grits or shrimp and grits (something with flavor) but these ended up just being plain grits. So unless that's what you're looking for, go with the potatoes! Service is pretty fast and efficient. Parking is street parking or park in one of the nearby public lots. There are a bunch of these in Downtown Los Gatos, so I've never had to walk too far!“

“First time eating here. Overall very impressed by the food. We had the grilled cheese special, the biscuit sandwich, and the strawberry and beet salad. Very good flavors. And pleasantly surprised to find out that they do indeed have mimosas, was not expecting them to have any booze so, I can officially call it brunch!Will definitely be back, and now I’m extra sad that I missed the French versus Italian community night dinner.“

“I've been coming to this place my whole life, and it's absolutely amazing to see it's still doing well. Their coffee is excellent, and you tell the minute you walk in that the shop itself is full of history. This is a must-see for those visiting Los Gatos!“

“Had to wait a little. But I was in no rush. I got the mile high bagel sandwich, blueberry muffin, and latte. Everything was delicious. The sandwich looks small, but it was super filling. The bagel tasted like it was freshly made. It was soft and airy and nicely toasted. Very delicious! It's definitely worth the wait. Love to support local cafes. This one is in a quiet part of town by the bus station, and there's a library across the street. Not too much car traffic on a Monday morning.Kid-friendliness: Super kid friendly. They had toys inside for the kids, and the tables outside are fairly large.Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp and automatic sliding doors.“

“My husband wanted Vietnamese coffee and our friend saw this new place nearby. The Vietnamese coffee was good, especially the egg cream topping. (Our friend also got this and thought the coffee could be stronger). We also got the yellow yacht (mango banana smoothie) and dragonberry fusion (fruit tea). The smoothie was a win! My son really enjoyed this. It was not too sweet and nice and creamy. The drinks were really pretty with the small ice cubes that they use. We waited outside because we had dogs, and when our drinks were done, the barista brought them to us! That was service beyond expectations that we appreciated but definitely don't expect. We would come here again to try more!“

“The best cappuccino I've ever tasted and all their hot/cold drinks are amazing!!! Cakes and pastries are the best thing ever!!!! Love them!! A true European gem where you don't have to travel to Paris to experience because they brought Paris here“

“Came to check this place out from an Instagram post my friend saw. Beautiful drive! They bake all their bread and various treats onsite. The bagel was perfection and the eggs were so very flavorful! Coffee was delish and the staff was so helpful and kind. I will be back!“

“I was watching a barista brew a cup of pour over. It was like watching a Japanese tea ceremony. It felt really good seeing everyone just slowing down. I had an iced macha with saffron, amazingly refreshing! Have a little time in your hands and watch them make the drinks and you'll also feel their passion.“

“Great food, really good service. What more could you ask for?!Kid-friendliness: We are a larger family (four kids) and, not only were they warm and welcoming to us all, they also rearranged tables to accommodate us more comfortably. Thanks!“

“This is by far a must go-to boba shop when you're in the Santa Cruz Mountains... because though they may not be as good as you ought them to be, this one hits the spot with the different teas they brew and the different adjustments they put in terms of sugar and ice. I usually get the passion fruit green tea with boba and less ice and sweetness and it never fails to meet my expectations!8.3/10 because it could have done better in terms of using more natural ingredients but 5 stars on here because they're doing a phenomenal job at what resources they have around them already xD“

“This 100 year old building sets the stage for your hot beverage of choice with echos of "local buzz" and a mountain vibe all around you... the help is friendly and it's simply a great cup to start your day. Local art is presented for sale on the walls. It could use a good scrubbing and cleaning, but a local gem for sure!“

“This has been one of my go-to brunch/lunch restaurants in all of Los Gatos!! I always get the Chicken Cabbage Salad and it is fantastic every time! The portion is quite large so I normally split it with a friend. The picture of the salad I included shows the split portion of the salad. The tomato soup is so smooth and tasty and is perfect for a cold, rainy day. I recommend getting a side of bread because their rolls are to die for, I love them so much!! They have both inside and outside tables so when the weather is nice the outside tables are always packed. At this restaurant you order up at the counter, they give you a buzzer and will buzz you when your food is ready for pick up at the counter.“

“Bell Tower is a nice brunch place in the area. I ordered the Santa Cruz crepe, which was generously stuffed with crab, and came with shrimp and smoked salmon on the side. It was a seafood lover's delight. I also tried the chicken n waffles. The chicken was nicely fried, and complemented the soft and slightly crispy waffle. Great service. They came around multiple times despite the place being busy. I loved how spacious the indoor restaurant was, allowing for large groups and small groups, with adequate space in between. The outdoor area seemed lovely, though we did not dine in that area. Very reasonable prices for brunch given the portions, and the location. Felt stuffed at the end of the meal.“