
Hours
| Saturday | 6:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Monday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–4:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 4640 Soquel Dr, Soquel, CA 95073
Phone: (831) 477-1341
Website: http://www.cafeugly.com/
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Reviews
i ordered a cortado & a slice of coffee cake- the cortado was good but the coffee cake was especially dry which was a little disappointing. it was tasty though.
It is a journey back to my youth of mercurial loves and self conscious awkwardness.
Who was I then, and who am I today? It is a changing landscape of past and the present day that seems to quiver in the air like a mirage over hot asphalt. I come to visit my parents grave where they rest ashen and mixed in their love. I come to morn the loss of two older siblings, the curse of reaching a certain age.
And I explore. I search out the ethos of the community, I look for the heart of this wildly different, yet essentially the same, season of my youth.
And I wander into the Ugly Mug and it is full of people there for open mic. As I listen to the music, I am struck by a feeling of easy, friendly support. The performers are comfortable there, so much more like old easy friends than simple musicians standing on a stage. I can feel their solid love for the crowd and the place is packed. Every face is engaged and every person seems glad to be there.
This such an interesting group, the sense of acceptance and support is palpable. It is idyllic in such a powerful and earth solid way.
I am greeted by a barista so kind and open that I am a little confused. I find the menu a little daunting, a new language, a series of mysteries. I mumble, what I think I want is some kind of mocha, and without missing a beat she says, I can do that for you.
It was such a simple kindness. And it made me feel suddenly welcome. The mocha was strong and good and unapologetic. When taking my cup back to the bussing tray, I meet the proprietor and we talk briefly.
The man radiates kindness and goodwill like a beacon standing in the night. In a moment he made me feel as welcome as I have ever felt anywhere. He tells me I should come back sooner next time, and it makes my heart hurt with yearning for that simple eclectic, friendly establishment, on the corner of Soquel for all the world like the prow of a ship.
I can see that he is a kind of vortex of kindness that is irresistible. This place embodies him.
I don’t know that I have ever, in my long travels, wanted so much to come back to a place.
If I lived here, I would come often, I would try to share what they share. I would let the fabric of the place absorb me like water into bone dry wood.
It is the balm of Gilead, the spark of community, the oil upon the troubled waters. I could only believe that people have been coming here for years. That they have found a home that shines warm light into the cacophony of dark.
Coffee wise, honestly the actual espresso is pretty good but not the best ever. Great menu options though. Autumn menu features some unique options- including a pumpkin spice hot chocolate (my personal favorite). They also have a fantastic mocha.
Not that this took away stars, but I thought there’d be lots of hideously beautiful handmade mugs I could buy. There are zero handmade mugs lol.
It was really cute inside- a “cool” person vibe- I guess I wasn’t cool enough. Ha!