Mars Hill Coffeehouse

Its a great space, but i'm not a fan of their coffee...
It tastes just like my Taster's Choice instant coffee.
But this is a good place to hangout with friends and play a game of chess!
A very cute Hollister hangout spot.

Stopped in on the way thru town to have a coffee and grab some wi-fi. Perfect place to stop. Big windows looking out on San Benito St. traffic. The staff was very courteous and the other customers seemed to be enjoying the relaxed environment.

Came here during my lunch break and the place was absolute crickets. If this coffee shop was located in any other town other than Hollister it would surely be packed.

The setting is beautiful. Located on the corner of an old fashioned block of downtown Hollister, large windows wrap the whole outside of the building. Great for people watching. The greater part of the inside (which is very large) is filled with vintage couches and chairs, tables and bookcases. Local art and decor help create a wonderful feeling of closeness and community. A stage set on one side of the shop is set with a full sound system and is ready for full band concerts (Live music on Saturdays).

The beverages.
Simple menu and a nice clean bakery case. I enjoyed a soy spiced chai. Made perfectly. Plenty of choices available and all reasonably priced. Quite a contrast from the local Starbucks located a few miles down the road.
I can't wait to go back. I am a usually a drip coffee only fan, so next time I will be trying that. Prices are fair.

Only issue is that they are not open at all in Sunday.  ???

If ever lost in this farm town, take a quick break and grab a java from this honest local shop.