The Tree House Cafe: The Boulder Creek Coffee Shop With Redwoods Inside It

Living redwoods rise through the floor and roof of the Tree House Cafe, and the tables fit into the irregular spaces around them. The trees predate the cafe: the same pair appeared in listings for Boulder Creek Roasting Company at 13266 Highway 9, and the Hair Hut in the building also has a redwood through its roof.

The cafe serves at the counter. There is espresso and drip coffee, breakfast, sandwiches, bagels, baked goods and ice cream. For me, it is the quick stop across from the fire station: a latte to carry away, or a scoop of ice cream by the creek on a hot day.

The room is the part no menu can convey. Tables and walkways bend around the trunks rather than following a rectangular floor plan.

Hours

The cafe does not publish a dependable current schedule on a standalone website. Call 831-610-8912 before planning around an opening time.

The menu

The boards cover breakfast plates and sandwiches, a build-your-own lunch counter, salads, espresso drinks, teas, seasonal cold drinks and Marianne's ice cream. The full snapshot below carries the August 2026 prices.

The Tree House Cafe: menu snapshot

13266 Highway 9, Boulder Creek. From the printed takeout menu, August 2026.

Coffee

15 items
  • Espresso (double)$3.50
  • Cortado$4.00
  • Macchiato$4.50
  • Cappuccino$4.25
  • Americano$4.25
  • Drip Coffee12oz $2.75 · 16oz $3.25 · 20oz $3.75
  • Red Eye12oz $4.25 · 16oz $4.75 · 20oz $5.25
  • Pour Over12oz $3.50 · 16oz $3.75 · 20oz $4.25
  • Latte12oz $4.50 · 16oz $5.00 · 20oz $5.50
  • Mocha12oz $4.75 · 16oz $5.25 · 20oz $5.75
  • White Mocha12oz $4.75 · 16oz $5.25 · 20oz $5.75
  • Mexican Mocha12oz $4.75 · 16oz $5.50 · 20oz $6.00
  • Iced Coffee16oz $3.50 · 20oz $4.00
  • Cold Brew16oz $4.75 · 20oz $5.25
  • Peppermint Mocha12oz $5.25 · 16oz $5.75 · 20oz $6.25

Tea 'N More

10 items
  • Hot Tea12oz $3.50 · 16oz $3.50 · 20oz $3.50
  • Chai Tea Latte12oz $4.50 · 16oz $5.00 · 20oz $5.50
  • Green Tea Latte12oz $4.50 · 16oz $5.00 · 20oz $5.50
  • Art Of Tea Latte12oz $5.00 · 16oz $5.75 · 20oz $6.25
  • Steamers8oz $3.00 · 12oz $3.50
  • Hot Chocolate12oz $3.25 · 16oz $3.75 · 20oz $4.25
  • Apple Cider12oz $3.25 · 16oz $3.50 · 20oz $3.75
  • Iced Tea16oz $3.50 · 20oz $4.00
  • Seasonal Favorites16oz $5.25 · 20oz $5.75
  • Chillers (Mocha, White Mocha, Vanilla Cream)16oz $5.25 · 20oz $5.75

Coffee extras

3 items
  • Extra Shot Espresso$1.25
  • Syrup$1.00
  • Alternative Milks (soy, almond, coconut, oat)$1.25

Breakfast

14 items
  • Breakfast SandwichEgg, cheese, choice of bacon, ham or sausage. Served on bagel, croissant or english muffin$9.00
  • Veggie SandwichEgg, cheese, tomato, onion. Served on bagel, croissant or english muffin$8.00
  • Breakfast BurritoEgg, cheese, potatoes, onion. Choice of bacon, ham, or sausage$10.00
  • Veggie BurritoEgg, cheese, onion, potatoes, tomato$8.75
  • Biscuits and Gravy1/2 order Biscuits and Gravy: $6.00$10.00
  • Lox BagelBagel with lox, cream cheese, onion, tomato, cucumber, capers$11.50
  • Steel Cut OatsWith brown sugar or butter. Add seasonal fruit +$2.00$6.00
  • Avocado ToastWith avocado, onion, cucumber and tomato served on sourdough. Add egg salad +$3.00$9.00
  • Fruit and Cottage Cheese$7.00
  • Yogurt Parfait$8.00
  • Ham and Cheese Croissant$7.00
  • Croissant w/Butter, Honey or Jam$4.50
  • BagelWith butter or cream cheese$4.75
  • English Muffin/Toast$4.00

Breakfast extras

9 items
  • Sour Cream$1.00
  • House Cream CheesePesto, Sun Dried Tomato, Jalapeno$1.25
  • Peanut Butter, Nutella, Honey$0.75
  • Hummus$1.25
  • Avocado$2.75
  • Jalapenos$0.75
  • Bacon$3.25
  • Extra Lox$5.25
  • Gravy$1.50

Lunch, from the in-store board

16 items

The lunch boards show different prices between printings, so names and descriptions are retained here without prices.

  • Build Your Own SandwichChoose sourdough, whole wheat, seeded bread or a French roll; turkey, ham, roast beef, pastrami, salami or bacon; and cheddar, Swiss, provolone or pepper jack. Vegetable and extra options are available.
  • The NoelHam or turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato and onion; ranch on request.
  • The ErnestHam, salami, coppa, provolone, shredded lettuce, oil and vinegar, tomato, onion, pepperoncini and pickles on a French roll.
  • The BobTuna, tomato, onion, lettuce, oil and vinegar on a French roll.
  • The SunflowerAvocado, provolone, tomato, onion, spinach or lettuce, and cucumber on seeded bread.
  • Build a WrapChoice of meat, cheese and vegetables with cream cheese or hummus.
  • Veggie Wrap
  • Classic BLT
  • Grilled Cheese
  • PB + J
  • Soup of the Day
  • Caesar SaladRomaine, croutons, onion and grated Parmesan; chicken can be added.
  • Cobb SaladRomaine, bacon, egg, tomato, onion, crumbled blue cheese and blue cheese dressing; chicken can be added.
  • Spinach SaladSpinach, bacon, egg, red bell peppers, onion and honey-mustard dressing.
  • Tree House SaladTuna-stuffed avocado on romaine with tomato, cucumber, onion and Italian dressing.
  • Deli Side Salad

Seasonal favorites, from the in-store board

3 items

Seasonal boards change and their photographed prices conflict, so this is a names-only snapshot.

  • Frozen LemonadeOriginal, blackberry, cherry, peach, raspberry, strawberry and pomegranate.
  • Tree House ChillersMocha, white mocha, vanilla cream, caramel vanilla, orange vanilla, Mexican mocha, chai, green tea and Tropical Tree.
  • Italian SodasBlackberry, pineapple, pomegranate, coconut, lime-coconut, pineapple-coconut and banana-coconut.

Marianne's Ice Cream, from the in-store board

4 items

Names only, because the in-store board is the current source for prices.

  • Single Scoop
  • Double Scoop
  • Milk Shake
  • Root Beer Float

Menu snapshot: August 2026. Prices and seasonal offerings change; the counter is current. A mandatory county per-cup fee of $0.25 applies. Call 831-610-8912 to check.

Finding it between visits

The Tree House doesn't keep a standalone website. It posts updates on Facebook and Instagram. For current hours, specials or a particular menu item, call 831-610-8912.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the redwoods really inside the building?

Yes. Living redwoods pass through the interior of the cafe. That's where the name comes from.

Does the Tree House Cafe have a website?

No. It posts on Facebook and Instagram instead. For anything time-sensitive, call 831-610-8912.

What does it serve?

Coffee and espresso drinks, breakfast, and a lunch counter with sandwiches, bagels, and baked goods. It's counter service rather than table service.

Where is it exactly?

13266 Highway 9, at the north end of the Boulder Creek business district, near the creek. It's a short distance up from the main downtown block.

Is it the same as the Tree House in Australia?

No. This can cause confusion online. There's an unrelated business with a near-identical name in Boulder Creek, Queensland. If a page you find is in Australia, it's not this cafe.

The cafe has no standalone website. Check its social pages or call 831-610-8912 for current hours and menu availability.

For the rest of the town's coffee and kitchens, see where to eat in Boulder Creek and the food and drink listings. Browse the business directory or the rest of our Around Town guides. Spot something out of date? Tell us.

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