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Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Santa Cruz

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    • 9.0
      Coffee Shop$$$$
      350 Mission St (at Highland Ave), Santa Cruz
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      • Shaina P.

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

    • 9.0
      Brazilian$$$$View Menu
      1410 Mission St, Santa Cruz
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      • Nina D.

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

    • 8.9
      Coffee Shop$$$$
      1010 Fair Ave (at Ingalls St), Santa Cruz
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      • Meg

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

    • 8.8
      BBQ$$$$
      1618 Mission St (btwn Olive & Bay St), Santa Cruz
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      • Sally W.

        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.

    • 8.8
      Bakery$$$$View Menu
      2341 Mission, Santa Cruz
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      • Andrew W.

        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)

    • 8.4
      Dive Bar$$$$
      841 Almar Ave, Santa Cruz
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      • Tanya B.

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

    • 8.4
      Gastropub$$$$
      334 Ingalls St Ste D, Santa Cruz
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      • Chelsea

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

    • 8.3
      Café$$$$
      2125 Delaware Ave (at Swift St.), Santa Cruz
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      • Tara W.

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

    • 8.1
      Donuts$$$$
      2227 Mission St (at Fair St), Santa Cruz
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      • IS K.

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

    • 8.0

      10. Bantam

      Pizza$$$$View Menu
      1010 Fair Ave, Santa Cruz
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      • Rob H.

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

    • 8.0
      Thai$$$$View Menu
      1218 Mission St, Santa Cruz
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      • Alex H.

        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.

    • 7.9
      Food Truck$$$$
      644-670 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz
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      • Nycala

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

    • 7.8
      Mexican$$$$View Menu
      1221 Mission St (at Van Ness Ave), Santa Cruz
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      • Athonia C.

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

    • 7.8
      Pizza$$$$
      2415 Mission St (Swift St), Santa Cruz
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      • Sarah

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

    • 7.7
      Thai$$$$View Menu
      2106 Mission St, Santa Cruz
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      • Debra W.

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

    • 7.6
      Bakery$$$$
      402 Ingalls St (at Swift St), Santa Cruz
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      • Yalcin B.

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

    • 7.6
      Mexican$$$$View Menu
      2332 Mission St, Santa Cruz
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      • Athonia C.

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

    • 7.5
      Coffee Shop$$$$
      1901 Mission, Santa Cruz
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      • Daniela P.

        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.

    • 7.5
      Falafel$$$$View Menu
      1501 Mission St, Santa Cruz
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      • Jon L.

        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.

    • 7.5

      20. Copal

      Mexican$$$$
      1203 Mission St, Santa Cruz
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    • 7.4
      Desserts$$$$
      1509 Mission St (at Bay St.), Santa Cruz
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      • Justin S.

        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.

    • 7.3
      Coffee Shop$$$$
      719 Swift St Ste 56 (at Ingalls St), Santa Cruz
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      • J S.

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

    • 7.3
      Sandwich Spot$$$$
      849-B Almar Ave., Santa Cruz
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      • Randy G.

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

    • 7.1
      Mexican$$$$View Menu
      2215 Mission St (at Fair Ave), Santa Cruz
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      • Joe

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

    • 7.1
      Coffee Shop$$$$
      1723 Mission St (at Palm St), Santa Cruz
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      • Christopher G.

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

    • 7.0
      Sushi$$$$View Menu
      Mission Street (Palm Avenue), Santa Cruz
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      • Sarah

        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.

    • 7.0
      Fast Food$$$$
      1820 Mission St, Santa Cruz
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    • 6.8
      Wings$$$$
      845 Almar Ave, Santa Cruz
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      • Michael R.

        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 👌🏾

    • 6.8
      Pizza$$$$View Menu
      2391 Mission St, Santa Cruz
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      • Athonia C.

        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‼️

    • 6.5
      Coffee Shop$$$$
      2203 Mission St, Santa Cruz
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