Alta Organic Coffee Warehouse & Roasting Co.

first visit. medium roast was very light for my taste. it was a delicious cup of coffee but a few degree higher and a little more time could really unlock the complexity and broad palate in the beans that as is could be described as subtle and tasty where I prefer bold and complex.

alta is a good choice for anyone who might be working or attending class nearby. it’s definitely more of a warehouse than a coffee shop-there’s big sacks of coffee beans right where you can see. i got a delicious flat white. seating is sparse & mostly out in front.

Having moved to Santa Cruz during the pandemic, it's been challenging to find things to do/ways to meet people. Trying out the local coffee shops has been a fun way to explore the neighborhood, but all the espresso I've tried thus far has tasted sour/under-extracted (I'm looking at you 11th Hour, Verve, and Cat &…

Alta is so good that we have the Ethiopian Natural whole bean shipped to NY for home espresso. Pairing an old school lever La Pavoni espresso machine and these beans makes for a stellar latte.