Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Santa Cruz

Shaina P. • January 30, 2017Love this locals spot! Baristas are great, local artwork even more amazing

Poliana R. • December 20, 2015Fish polenta with maracuja juice (passion fruit) are amazing! Love the place! A must try!

Paul M. • November 25, 2016Gorgeous space with some of the best espresso, pour overs, and cold brews you can imagine.

Andrew W. • March 4, 2014Blue Bottle coffee and great baked goods as well as artisan breads baked on premises. I had a cappuccino and salted fudge cookie (they were out of coconut macaroons, alas)

Sarah R. • April 27, 2019They have live music. I get the berry Bleu salad and top it with brisket.

Hai L. • June 11, 2017Beautiful venue. The entire restaurant was converted from a warehouse. Super hip! Order the beer tastings and calamari.

Tanya B. • January 1, 2016The Dixie pickles and fried artichoke hearts are the best I've ever had!!!

Barbara M. • November 7, 2011The gluten-free scones are quite light & tasty. They also carry all their scone and biscuit mixes on-site. Perfect for the day after Thanksgiving!

Rob H. • November 2, 2013The Brussels sprouts and pancetta pizza was soooo good. Finished off with the chocolate nemesis. Yum!

Nycala • September 1, 2018The Agua Fresca is a must try. Always seasonal and fresh

julianna i. • January 2, 2017Donuts and ice cream= best break your diet food ever!

Athonia C. • April 30, 2016vegans & vegetarian sisters/brothers: order bean burrito, hold the rice add lettuce and jalapeño. That's the stuff🌶 ‼️ awesomeness

Debra W. • November 30, 2017All of the noodle soups hit the spot! Very generous portions, too.

Alan J. • February 22, 2016My favorite pizza is their thin crust round 9inch pizza pepperoni mushroom on half ham pineapple on the other

feron m. • February 12, 2013Try the Thai iced coffee. So good! I get it with coconut milk instead of regular.

Trish P. • April 5, 2015My favorite bakery in Santa Cruz down the road from the Seymour center and the choices for lunch are sublime - the chocolate eclairs are not for sharing 😉

Thomas S. • August 24, 2014Big fan of the Santa Cruz super Burrito.

Athonia C. • July 17, 2019“popcorn” protein is gone. Order your vegetarian pie w/red sauce, Daiya cheese, kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, roasted garlic & jalapeños. This is the best places you’ll ever go for vegan 🍕🤗

Daniela P. • November 4, 2019Stopped by here on our way up north, great surprise that they have a young group playing great music. This starbucks seems to have a schedule of live music, definitely recommended stop.

Jon L. • January 5, 2014My current favorite quick stop for lunch on the west side. As a bonus; So far all of the Cooks here have been great at keeping everything Gluten Free and not cross contaminating my order.

J S. • October 15, 2022Dirty chai was pretty and delicious

Justin S. • February 18, 2015Friendly family business, great service. They could be half as nice and charge twice the price and people would still come.

Randy G. • June 3, 2014Togos can wrap any classic sandwich in a gluten free wrap for $1 extra.

Ana Clare S. • November 23, 2016The torta al pastor is always amazing!

Manami K. • October 10, 2011such a good cafe to just sit and get work done! get their drip coffee!

Sarah • May 6, 2016A really lively sushi place with cute Totoros scattered around in different places! An awesome little place for fans of one of Miyazaki's most famous works.

Michael R. • May 7, 2022Wings fantastic excellent service. Wingstop you need to update store, but this does not effect the staff attitude and food service. Excellent 👌🏾

Athonia C. • December 4, 2016Vegetarians/vegans: order thin crust 🍕 w/sauce only (no cheese). Add Trader Joe's cheesy vegan shreds or Daiya 🧀, soy chorizo protein, capers, kalamata olives, & jalapeños. Place 🍕 pie in broiler‼️