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    • 9.1
      Coffee Shop$$$$
      1540 Pacific Ave (at Front St), Santa Cruz
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      • Maggie K.

        Maggie K. • March 28, 2014Outstanding macchiato! Perfect taste without the added flavoring, amazing ambiance and fantab staff!

    • 8.8
      Ice Cream$$$$View Menu
      913 Cedar St (at Locust St.), Santa Cruz
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      • Christian H.

        Christian H. • October 19, 2013Fantastic house made ice cream joint. Burned marshmallow fluff as a topping!

    • 8.7
      Bar$$$$View Menu
      233 Cathcart St (Cedar), Santa Cruz
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      • Ashley S.

        Ashley S. • May 4, 2015Delicious pressed sandwiches. Anyone you try is going to be amazing

    • 8.7
      Burritos$$$$
      139 Water St (at River St.), Santa Cruz
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      • Brian K.

        Brian K. • October 26, 2015Carne asada pericos taco was really good. Al pastor taco was even better. Good fish tacos too.

    • 8.7
      Coffee Shop$$$$
      1001 Center St, Santa Cruz
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      • Shannon M.

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

    • 8.7
      Mediterranean$$$$View Menu
      101 Cooper St #B (btw Front and Pacific), Santa Cruz
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      • Jakub N.

        Jakub N. • March 2, 2015Incredible combination of stunning food and stunning service. Pomegranate chicken flat-bread was awesome.

    • 8.5
      American$$$$View Menu
      121 Soquel Ave (at Front St.), Santa Cruz
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      • Rick H.

        Rick H. • February 19, 2012The burgers with blue cheese and caramelized onions are the best. Great cocktails too.

    • 8.4
      Pub$$$$
      1220 Pacific Ave (at Walnut St), Santa Cruz
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      • Richard S.

        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

    • 8.4
      Restaurant$$$$View Menu
      221 Cathcart St (btwn Pacific Ave & Cedar St), Santa Cruz
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      • Allison K.

        Allison K. • August 12, 2017Cocktails are delicious. Although it's not tiki, the passion fruit margarita was delicious. Spicy edamame and the ahi tuna are a must!

    • 8.4
      Breakfast$$$$View Menu
      819 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
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      • Stephen P.

        Stephen P. • September 21, 2016Try the brunch specials. You won't be disappointed. Delicious and huge portions. I really like the ambiance here

    • 8.3
      Café$$$$View Menu
      106 Walnut Ave (at Pacific Ave.), Santa Cruz
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      • Glenn R.

        Glenn R. • September 3, 2021Great staff. Mediterranean Chicken sandwich is my go to. Our #1 choice to meet friends for breakfast/lunch. Always good.

    • 8.3
      Snacks$$$$
      104 Lincoln St (Pacific Avenue), Santa Cruz
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      • Maribeth S.

        Maribeth S. • November 15, 2014Trying the dark chocolate salted caramel popcorn is a must its a top seller

    • 8.3
      Pizza$$$$View Menu
      1116 Pacific Ave (at Lincoln St), Santa Cruz
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      • Tonii B.

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

    • 8.2
      Thai$$$$
      353 soquel Ave (Ocean), Santa Cruz
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      • Tanya B.

        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.

    • 8.2
      Deli$$$$View Menu
      1534 Pacific Ave (btwn Front & Cooper), Santa Cruz
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      • Glenn B.

        Glenn B. • February 21, 2012The BLT with a Blast (fresh avocado & Swiss cheese) is one of the best sandwiches I've ever had!

    • 8.2
      Ice Cream$$$$
      1101 Pacific Ave (Cathcart), Santa Cruz
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      • Clara E M.

        Clara E M. • June 21, 2016Fantastic flavors! Best ORGANIC ice cream anywhere! Love love love the hazelnut. Great wall art too!

    • 8.1
      Burritos$$$$View Menu
      206 Laurel St (Pacific Ave), Santa Cruz
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      • Kevin Y.

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

    • 8.0
      Bagels$$$$
      320 Cedar St. (Birch Ln), Santa Cruz
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      • Laura D.

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

    • 8.0
      Desserts$$$$
      1203 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
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      • Michelle A.

        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

    • 8.0
      Tacos$$$$View Menu
      1336 Pacific Ave (Soquel), Santa Cruz
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      • Elie B.

        Elie B. • April 27, 2015Get the super burrito

    • 7.9
      Brazilian$$$$
      291 Water St, Santa Cruz
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      • Paul V.

        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 :)

    • 7.9
      Sushi$$$$View Menu
      105 S River St, Santa Cruz
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      • Yuma T.

        Yuma T. • October 26, 2011Any roll with cream cheese! And tempura it!

    • 7.9
      Mexican$$$$
      354 Washington St (at Laurel St), Santa Cruz
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      • Roxanne P.

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

    • 7.9
      Bar$$$$View Menu
      200 Locust St (Cedar), Santa Cruz
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      • Tara W.

        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.

    • 7.9
      Chinese$$$$View Menu
      420 River St (highway 1), Santa Cruz
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      • Athonia C.

        Athonia C. • October 12, 2016Try the Singapore noodles made without egg. Veggie chicken here is excellent. Best vegan options in santa cruz

    • 7.9
      Pizza$$$$View Menu
      710 Front St (at Cooper St.), Santa Cruz
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      • Christina P.

        Christina P. • September 5, 2014They're open late and are a great place for parties or smaller groups to stop for a beer and pizza! Good salads also. They have a nice outdoor area too!

    • 7.8
      Restaurant
      415A River St, Santa Cruz
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      • Ryan B.

        Ryan B. • July 25, 2017Great beers and delicious food. (more Belgian style, but they have some other great beers like an ale, lager, stout and pilsner.

    • 7.8
      Tea Room$$$$
      1541 Pacific Ave (Plaza Lane), Santa Cruz
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      • Gagan K.

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

    • 7.8
      Coffee Shop$$$$
      1126 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
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      • Jon P.

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

    • 7.8
      Mexican$$$$View Menu
      1336 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
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      • Cyndi S.

        Cyndi S. • November 2, 2011Being from Texas, I've been searching for a *LONG* time for decent Mexican food in California... These guys do a great job! And their margaritas are wonderful.

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