Menu

Welcome to Skills of Life Café

Empowering neurodiverse young adults to learn, grow, and belong can start with serving a cup of coffee that bridges the gap to purpose, independence, and meaningful employment. Come visit us and explore our menu.

Café Hours:
Wednesday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
Saturdays 9:00am-1:00pm

979 17th Ave. Santa Cruz
(On the front patio at Simpkins Swim Center)

Organic Hot Coffee

Roasted by Three Waves Coffee

12 oz. $3.50

16 oz. $3.75

Iced 24 oz. $3.75

 

Espresso Drinks

Espresso (double) Shot

$3.75

 

Add Extra Espresso Shot

$1.25

 

Americano

Hot 12 oz. $4.25

Iced 12 oz. $4.25

 

Cappuccino

$4.00

 

Latte

12 oz. $5.25

16 oz. $5.75

Iced 24 oz. $5.75

 

Syrups

Vanilla, Coconut, Macadamia Nut, Mango, Strawberry, Lavender, Salted Caramel, Peppermint, Pumpkin Spice

 

Ghiradelli Mocha

12 oz. $5.25

16 oz. or Iced $5.75

Add Whipped Cream +$0.60

 

Hot Cocoa

12 oz. $3.50

16 oz. $4.00

 

BabyChino

Frothed milk with chocolate sprinkles

$2.00

 

Teas

 

Hot Tea

Lemon Black Tea, Green Tea, English Breakfast, Earl Grey — Decaf: Lemon-Ginger, Earl Grey

12 oz. $3.25

 

Iced Tea

Lemon/Black

24 oz. $3.50

 

Hot Tea Latte

Hot tea with milk and honey

12 oz. $4.00

16 oz. $4.50

 

London Fog Latte

Earl Grey, steamed milk, hint of vanilla syrup

12 oz. $4.50

16 oz. $5.00

 

Matcha Latte

12 oz. $5.25

16 oz. $5.75

Iced 24 oz. $5.75

 

Strawberry Matcha Latte

Iced 24 oz. $6.00

 

Chai Tea Latte

12 oz. $4.00

16 oz. $4.50

Iced 24 oz. $4.50

 

Dirty Chai or Mocha Chai

12 oz. $5.25

16 oz. $5.75

Iced 24 oz. $5.75

BOBA

Coconut Mango, Lemon Ginger Mango, Strawberry Lemonade

Iced 24 oz. $7.00

 

Italian Soda

Vanilla-Lemon, Strawberry-Lime, Coconut-Lime

Iced 24 oz. $4.00

 

Lemonade

Add Strawberry or Mango Syrup +$0.50

Iced 24 oz. $4.00

 

Arnold Palmer

Iced 24 oz. $4.25

 

Living Swell Kombucha

Featured Flavor: Mint Mojito

12 oz. $6.50

Iced 24 oz. $7.75

 

La Croix Sparkling Water

Lemon or Lime

$1.50

 

Izze Sparkling Water

Strawberry, Blackberry, Mango, Apple

$1.75

 

Aloe Vera Drink

Mango, Coconut, Strawberry, Original

$2.50

 

Kids Organic Chocolate Milk Protein Drink

Chocolate

8 oz. $3.50

Breakfast — Sweet

Freshly prepared by Tree of Life Kitchen

 

Baked Goods

Peanut Butter Chip Brownie, Coconut Lime Muffin, Gluten Free Cinnamon Swirl Muffin

$4.50

 

Monkey Bite Wrap

Banana wrapped in a warm tortilla with Nutella and Peanut Butter

$5.75

 

Breakfast — Savory

 

Avocado Toast

Served with pickled onions

$8.00

 

Breakfast Sandwich

Applewood smoked bacon, egg, and cheese on a croissant bun — with SOL Secret Sauce

$5.50

 

Chia Pudding (Vegan)

With Almond Milk — High fiber, protein & omega 3s, served with fruit of the day (bananas or berries)

$5.50

 

Toasted Bagel

Plain or Everything — Spreads: Cream Cheese / Hummus / Butter — Add-ons: Sliced Cucumbers, Sliced Tomatoes, or Spinach (+$0.60 each)

$5.50

 

Egg Bites (2)

Cage free egg whites with roasted red peppers, spinach, and cheese — with SOL Secret Sauce

$5.50

 

Lunch

 

Protein Bowl

Lentils and red beans simmered in a creamy tomato sauce, served with rice

$8.00

 

Warm Rice Bowl

With soy sauce

$2.75

 

Grilled Cheese

With SOL Secret Sauce — Add sliced ham +$1.00 / Add 12 oz. bowl of chili +$2.00

$5.50

 

Peanut Butter & Jelly

Or Almond Butter

$5.50

 

VEGAN Quesadilla

$6.50

 

Cheese Quesadilla

$5.00

 

Bean, Cheese & Rice Burrito

Add Salsa or Sour Cream +$0.60 each / Add Olive Bruschetta +$1.00

$5.00

 

Soup / Chili

Pho

$4.50

 

Tomato

12 oz. bowl $4.50

 

Chili

12 oz. bowl $5.50

 

Ice Cream

Affogato

Espresso poured over vanilla ice cream

$6.50

 

Homemade Ice Cream Sandwich

Chocolate chip cookie with vanilla ice cream

$6.00

 

Root Beer Float Popsicle

$2.00

Protein Bars

 

Cliff Bar or RX Bars

$3.50

 

Nuts

Cashews, Almonds, Peanuts

$2.25

 

Beef Jerky

$3.00

 

Candy & Chips

$1.75

 

Nutella Sticks

With dipping mini bread sticks

$2.50