Venus Pie Trap - Aptos, California

Prasanna S.

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, and well-made. The cozy ambiance and quality offerings make this a great place to visit. We’d definitely come again!

P. M.

Came to this place several times. The food can be good, but it can also be substandard. The service, however, has been consistently substandard. Today we ordered a quiche and the girl being the counter told us we would be called when it’s ready, and then she told us we couldn’t wait inside because it ‘made her feel uncomfortable’. I mean, we are customers - it’s a serious problem if the presence of customers makes her feel uncomfortable. The ladies sitting next to us ordered pizza and it was soggy and practically inedible. To top it all, the Parmesan was moldy! The manager was nice enough to refund them (hence 2 stars, otherwise it would have been 1 star).

Julia D.

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 the patio and all the clientele seems like a community making friendly small chat to each other in a non annoying way.

I have a friend that lives nearby and I look forward to coming in every time I’m in the area. Can’t wait to try one of those sweet pies for my next impulse buy!

E L.

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 though the bottom crust was a tad soggy. The coconut cream pie had a great coconut cream to whipped cream ratio and was a graham cracker crust. There were also flakes of coconut mixed into the cream. We’d come back for pie alone but looks like they also have a soft serve machine

Barbara C.

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 pie. The coffee was excellent too. All the customers talked with us as well like we were in a happy village or on Sesame Street. What an awesome atmosphere. We took artistic photos of the beautiful mural too. Part of a perfect, happy day.

A

This is a small place right across the parking lot from Rio Del Mar beach. The pizzas are all 12 inches and ended up ordering a pepperoni pizza and a chorizo and potato hand pie. The pizza was made to order in their brick oven. I took the order to go and didn't realize until I got home that they gave me the spinach hand pie instead- easy mistake I guess. The crust was really good but the filling wasn't what I wanted. The pizza itself was ok. I'd probably come back to try some of their other offerings, but there are better pizzas in town.

Harpreet S.

Twenty dollars for a one topping pie 12". Eight bucks for a chorizo potato hot pocket. I'm sure there are better options for food around this area.

Doreen O.

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.