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Venus Pie Trap, the ultimate destination for coffee lovers, bagel enthusiasts, and pie aficionados in Aptos, CA! Located at 113 Esplanade, Aptos, CA 95003, our cozy Coffee shop is dedicated to serving the best brews, freshly baked Bagel treats, and mouth-watering Pie creations. As a popular Pizza Takeout spot, we also offer a variety of gourmet pies that are sure to satisfy your cravings. From classic favorites to unique flavor combinations, our menu is designed to delight both locals and visitors alike. At Venus Pie Trap, we're passionate about providing exceptional customer service, ensuring a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and using only the finest ingredients in our recipes. Whether you're in the mood for a quick coffee fix, a satisfying meal, or a sweet treat, we've got you covered. Come visit us today and experience the perfect blend of flavors and hospitality!

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Toni Thompson
Toni Thompson -Google user
3 months ago
This cafe serves all kinds of pies, quiche, pizza pie banana cream pie, and Spinach hand pies. The array of coffees and teas is extensive. The vanilla latte complements the spinach hand pie. Yummy. The staff is quick with the king line today...Read More
Dine inBreakfast$1–10Atmosphere: 5Very quietSomewhat recommendSome vegetarian optionsSomewhat difficult to find parkingFree street parkingEntry and venue accessible
Prasanna Subramanian
Prasanna Subramanian -Google user
7 months ago
Venus Pie Trap in Aptos Beach is a charming spot known for its coffee, pies, and pizzas. We stopped by for a quick bite and were thoroughly impressed. The cappuccino was fantastic—rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced. We also tried the quiche, which was soft, flavorful,...Read More
Atmosphere: 4Walk-ins onlyNo waitVegetarian menu or sectionYes
E Lee
E Lee -Google user
3 years ago
Great place by the beach for coffee and multiple types of pies. They had pizza pie, hand pies, and dessert pies. We stopped and had the earl grey pie which was a ear grey milk tea custard in a flaky pie crust. It was awesome...Read More
Jessica De La Rosa
Jessica De La Rosa -Google user
2 months ago
I got their pizza with mushrooms and I loved it. But I substituted for the red sauce. #Bombdotcom 😋 😋 🤤 🤤 And to go I got their Chorizo and potatoes empanada. It was really good but the price was too high for such a...Read More
Take outLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Key Lime Pie, Croissants, Chorizo PotatoSomewhat difficult to find parkingFree parking lot
TradewindsHD
TradewindsHD -Google user
a month ago
Whenever I’m in Aptos, have to stop here grab a coffee and an amazing pastry. Coffee shop and locally made pastries by morning and take away pizza by day. I hear they get lines, but I have never encountered one in 20+ times I’ve been here. They currently...Read More
Dine in$1–10Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talkNo wait
George Gonzalez
George Gonzalez -Google user
a year ago
Key lime pie (gluten-free) is amazing!
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Christopher Hauge
Christopher Hauge -Google user
a month ago
Had the pesto pizza with chilis, very good! I have had the coffee here before and it was good. Wanted something to eat so decided to get a pizza, exceeded expectations.
Dine inAtmosphere: 5
Andy Shaw
Andy Shaw -Google user
3 months ago
Stopped in for a treat. Got a slice of the amazing Mexican Chocolate pie. So good we took a whole pie home with us. Nice little outdoor seating area
Atmosphere: 5
Doreen O'Donovan
Doreen O'Donovan -Google user
2 years ago
The Keylime pie is divine. Back today for sticky bun. Also delicious. The outdoor seating is nice view of the ocean. When you ask them to heat up a baked good, they don’t microwave it, they put it in the wood burning pizza oven.
Phillip Chacon
Phillip Chacon -Google user
2 months ago
great spot for amazing coffee and great pizza and pastries.
Food: 5…
Ambre
Ambre -Google user
a year ago
Great little coffee shop right off of Rio Del Mar. The coffee itself was fantastic and the food was delicious! Staff was friendly and knowledgeable.
Kirstine Bowers
Kirstine Bowers -Google user
a week ago
This place was in walking distance from vacation rental and when the coffee situation was lacking at the house, we were very pleased to find the Venus Pie Trap. We went here two mornings in row for mochas and food. The quiche was tasty and...Read More
Take outBreakfast$1–10Atmosphere: 53-4 people
Amy Buchen Camarillo
Amy Buchen Camarillo -Google user
4 weeks ago
Small cafe on the beach with some of the best pizza ever, who would have thought. love the pepperoni, especially the square pie (pan pizza so there’s yummy pan friedness along the edge), crust is amazing, tomato sauce is great, cesaer salad is simple but...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 3Quiet, easy to talk
Richard G Lim
Richard G Lim -Google user
5 months ago
My daughter brought me to this cute coffee shop. Had a cup of their brewed coffee and hand pie(Chorizo and potato). Tasty! Staff were friendly and service was good! Lotsa puppies which is a plus hahahah!
Dine inBreakfast$20–30Atmosphere: 5Chorizo Potato
Barbara Carlson
Barbara Carlson -Google user
a year ago
The staff was helpful. I bought a slice of pecan pie to take to my husband. I had a savory pie slice. We ate outside to see what was left of the cement boat. My friend had the Mexican Chocolate...Read More
Julia Dilts
Julia Dilts -Google user
11 months ago
Should be 5 stars! Coffee is good, pizza was SURPRISINGLY good(impulse bought a slice because of the name) and now I’ve been craving it 🙃 The staff is young but cute and bright eyed and the location is unbeatable. Sat outside a few times on...Read More
Tim R
Tim R -Google user
6 months ago
I love having a nice coffee place right next to the beach The staff is super friendly. The food is also very good.! Nice vibes and outstanding coffee.
Sophia
Sophia -Google user
6 months ago
The mixed berry cream cheese on the poppyseed bagel is delicious! I tried the almond croissant as well and it was absolutely spectacular!
Jesse Worrell
Jesse Worrell -Google user
a year ago
Great place near the beach for pizza....whole or by the slice,quiche whole or by the slice as well as pie and bagels. Coffee drinks as well that was good. Limited varieties of each item but very good flavor and at a modest price. ...Read More
Annie Peissner
Annie Peissner -Google user
2 years ago
We love this local spot! Owned by Michelin star chef David Kinch, who has a passion for excellence and good eats. We love their bagels which are from Manresa bread. Their pies and pizza are amazing, and all done in house. So happy with how...Read More

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