Aptos · Open Daily

Your corner for a really good cup.

We roast in small batches, pull every shot by hand, and bake the pastries you smell from the sidewalk. No app required — just come say hi.

  • Roasted in-house
  • Open 7 days
  • Free street parking

Why folks keep coming back

Small-batch roasting

Beans roasted down the street, never sitting on a shelf.

Baked every morning

Croissants, scones, and banana bread out of the oven by 7.

Know-your-name service

Regulars get their order started before they reach the register.

Our Story

Started with one roaster and a stubborn idea about coffee.

Foothill began in 2018 when two neighbors got tired of driving 20 minutes for a cup worth drinking. We started roasting in a garage, selling bags at the farmers market, and somehow ended up with a little shop on Birch Street. We still roast every bean ourselves, still know most customers by name, and still believe good coffee should feel like home — not a transaction.

  • Direct-trade beans from family farms
  • Oat, almond, and house-made syrups
  • Dog-friendly patio out back
180 lbs
Roasted weekly
400+
Regulars on a first-name basis
6
Years on Birch St.

The Menu

What's on the board

Classics done right, plus a rotating seasonal pour. Prices are honest and the refills are friendly.

Espresso & Lattes

from $4

Single-origin shots, silky steamed milk, and syrups we make in-house.

Pour-Over Bar

from $5

Hand-poured, single-cup brews highlighting this month's featured roast.

Fresh Pastries

from $3.50

Croissants, morning buns, and gluten-free options baked daily.

Cold Brew & Iced

from $4.50

Steeped 18 hours for a smooth, low-acid cup that travels well.

Regulars Say

The neighborhood weighs in

Best latte in the county, and they remember my order. It's my second living room.
Marisol P.
Aptos local
Google
I drive past three chains to get here. The pour-over is worth every minute.
Dev R.
Coffee snob, reformed
Yelp
Friendly staff, killer croissants, and the patio is perfect with a dog.
Karen & Bruno
Saturday regulars
Google

Visit

Come find us on Birch Street

212 Birch Street
Aptos, CA, 95003
Get directions

Hours

Monday
6:30 AM – 4 PM
Tuesday
6:30 AM – 4 PM
Wednesday
6:30 AM – 4 PM
Thursday
6:30 AM – 4 PM
Friday
6:30 AM – 6 PM
Saturday
7 AM – 6 PM
Sunday
7 AM – 2 PM

Free street parking out front. Patio seating, weather permitting.

212 Birch Street · Aptos, CA · 95003

Good to Know

Questions we get a lot

Do you have oat and other milk options?

Always — oat, almond, and whole, at no extra charge.

Can I order ahead?

Call us or message us on Instagram and we'll have it ready at the counter.

Do you sell whole beans?

Yes! We bag this week's roast daily. Grind it here or take it whole.

Is the patio dog-friendly?

Very. There may be a water bowl and a biscuit involved.

First cup's the hardest decision you'll make today.

Swing by Birch Street, or reach out and we'll get your order started.

Say Hello

Reach the shop

Questions, catering, or a standing order — drop us a line.

(831) 555-0148hello@foothillcoffee.co
212 Birch Street, Aptos, CA, 95003