History
The Firefly Coffee House #2 was established in March of 2007. Joe Slowik and Caitlin Parker had a vision of creating someplace in Santa Cruz that did not exist. This would be a comfortable place, that served amazing coffee, amazing food, and affordable prices. So in September of 2006 Caitlin, Joe, and some great friends began construction in an old Taxicab dispatch center. They didn’t have much money, and had zero construction skills….but they made it work. From the handmade counter to the funky tile job, to the brightly colored paint, they had finally built the Firefly. Next came the people. They came from far and wide to gather round our fire. They found Artists, business people, creative minds, families, and much more. These amazing people have made the Firefly what it is today. A place where all can come and be on a level playing ground. The Firefly is always shifting and molding, but it is always the same comfortable faces, and there is always room at the bar.