Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Santa Cruz

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

Nina D. • July 27, 2012Beef A Cavalo is amazing. Staff is great!

Meg • April 10, 2016Nice indoor and outdoor spaces. Tasty cold brew

Sally W. • February 19, 2020Everything was a wow even the sides. Our favorites were the brisket juicy, tender, flavorful; Tri tip seasoned to perfection and ribs.

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)

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

Chelsea • December 7, 2019Delicious short rib and sides. Good beer according to my partner. 10/10 would eat again

Tara W. • April 25, 2012Try the Caprese with added bacon - unique and yummy.

IS K. • August 23, 2014Big selection of donuts - something for everyone. Choc glazed Cake donut ok, but not amazing.

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

Alex H. • May 27, 2016The Pad Thai is the BEST in Santa Cruz! The corn cake appetizers are also one of my usuales, along with the crab delights.

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

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

Sarah • September 13, 2016Yummy square pizza! They have a pizza lunch special. Their BBQ chicken and Asian inspired pizzas are bomb, too.

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

Yalcin B. • March 24, 2019Very Santa Cruz. Great fresh pastries. Dog friendly outside seating.

Athonia C. • September 19, 2016Get the Mayan or the Azteca specials and add molé to make it a wet 🌯

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.

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.

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

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

Joe • February 14, 2010Pastor pastor pastor! The pastor is delicious!! Try a pastor super burrito or taco

Christopher G. • August 22, 2011excellent brew, interesting folks, clean bathroom, on the way up the coast

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‼️