We are on a mission to find the best iced coffee drinks in downtown Santa Cruz.
Episode 1 starts at Mariposa Coffee on Pacific Ave. A Vietnamese and Cuban coffee shop right in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz. The concept is unique, the drinks are creative, and this one in particular is something you have to see to believe.
The Cocoa Puff Latte
Vietnamese coffee over ice. House made cream cheese foam on top. Finished with Cocoa Puffs.
That is the drink. And it works completely.
The Vietnamese coffee brings a bold, slightly sweet base that hits differently than your standard espresso. The cream cheese foam is rich and smooth without being heavy. Then the Cocoa Puffs add a crunch and a nostalgia hit that makes this feel like breakfast and a coffee drink at the same time.
Because it is. This is a complete breakfast in a cup and it will absolutely get your day started.
This is Episode 1 of the series. Stay tuned for next week when we track down the next best iced coffee in downtown Santa Cruz.
Follow along and come thirsty.
📍 Mariposa Coffee | 1010 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
