Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Andy C. • August 31, 2013Banana loaf is moist, succulent and oh so good!

Virgi R. • March 25, 2013The pomegranate eggplant are a must try. Good selection of beers & wines. The staff is lovely and helpful.

Derrick Y. • December 7, 2017The ice cream is made with local ingredients, and while the selection is small the flavors are varied and unique. You can even get toppings!

cnelson ︻. • September 25, 2019Good selection of local beers. Taps rotate quickly. Pleasant outdoor seating.

Matthias • April 19, 2020#Tacotime! 😁 I really enjoyed the tacos here. Also, the bottomless chips with different salsas were a brillant idea. Brillant place for a late night snack! 👌🏼😅

Shannon M. • September 21, 2018These guys are the best roasters in Santa Cruz and their latte art is on fleeke!

cnelson ︻. • August 13, 2016The pork belly with fried jasmine rice is amazing.

Seana N. • April 18, 2012The veggie melt is delicious. I'm a meat eater and I have been back once a week to eat it!

Michelle A. • February 6, 2017They had some really good cookies. I love the white chocolate macadamia one and my husband loved the chocolate chip with walnuts. You can also buy yesterday's cookies for less if you want

Carol G. • January 23, 2010Dark & Stormy is outstanding. Also, the ahi tuna burger & slaw

Tonii B. • September 3, 2014Everything is great! I personally love the veggie. Go with the pizza, shirt combo too.

Beth M. • January 27, 2018Great sandwiches and deli foods, but I like being able to pick up a cheap Italian dinner for one, including dessert.

Richard S. • March 15, 2015I went with the fish and chips this time. Nice and crispy! My wife had the lamb stew and the lamb was tender and the broth was delicious. Burgers and big, tasty and they have some great beers in tap

Drew T. • October 4, 2011huge selection of fresh nuts--with lots of flavor variety!

Jon P. • November 29, 2012The yogurt bowl with homemade granola and apple compote is delicious!

Kevin Y. • November 27, 2012Their carne asada and chicken nitza burritos are super delicious. Try adding srirachi on them!

Thibault J. • October 31, 2013Awesome milkshake, the salty caramel was perfect! Very nice way to satisfy a sweet tooth for desert.

James F. • August 9, 2014For a quick bite, go all the way inside this place to the taco bar. Order up some small tacos and an ice cold beer! Yum!

Shanna P. • April 10, 2012Always get the presto maki roll! So good!

Laarnilyn L. • August 22, 2013Homemade pancakes were delish!! Come early (before or a lil after 9am) in the weekends cuz they get packed quick

Susan W. • August 19, 2018Delicious gluten free pizza with vegan cheese! Tater tots and chicken wings were gluten free as well!

Roxanne P. • March 27, 2011Flour chicken quesamathrillas. Do it.

Laura D. • May 20, 2010I like the fandango with cheddar melty on top. The scrambagels are good too. Nice staff, quick service.

Tara W. • March 8, 2011Try the Fresh Spring Rolls - Very fresh, avocado and tempeh add a lot to the flavor/texture combination, and almond sauce is yummy.

Athonia C. • June 7, 2018vegans: this is a veg friendly menu. They have mock chicken which is desirable because it's got more protein than tofu.. Try the eggplant curries🌶 or chow fun rice noodles‼️ ask for Singapore style!

Gagan K. • July 1, 2022One of the hidden gems in Santa Cruz. A must visit for the Chinese tea ceremony.

Andy M. • May 4, 2013Kid friendly! Great bloody Marys and awesome wings.

Paul V. • February 3, 2013This place is the best, many versions of Acai and yerba mate to choose from, indoor bike parking and nice atmosphere :)

Tanya B. • April 10, 2021Best pho in town! The #1 is delicious, has beef, chicken& prawns.Add mixed veggies for$2!It's pho-king tasty!I also love the fried squid with spicy green sauce and the fried bananas&coconut ice cream.

Aaron C. • October 9, 2011Get a bowl of soul. It's an amazing cup of steamed soy milk, chamomile tea, cinnamon, and honey.