Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Food Scene
Great coffee, and delicious homemade pastries.
64 locals recommend
Companion Bakeshop Westside Santa Cruz
2341 Mission StGreat coffee, and delicious homemade pastries.
Lot's of great house made beers on tap. We love the burger and duck meatballs.
125 locals recommend
West End Tap and Kitchen
334 Ingalls StLot's of great house made beers on tap. We love the burger and duck meatballs.
Tasty breakfasts. We like the Imperial March or the Fried Polenta.
98 locals recommend
Kelly's French Bakery
402 Ingalls StTasty breakfasts. We like the Imperial March or the Fried Polenta.
Possibly one of the most popular breakfast places in Santa Cruz, they have a wide menu of delicious breakfasts, smoothies, and acai bowls. Get up early because there is always a line.
79 locals recommend
Cafe Brasil
1410 Mission StPossibly one of the most popular breakfast places in Santa Cruz, they have a wide menu of delicious breakfasts, smoothies, and acai bowls. Get up early because there is always a line.
A huge assortment of grass fed burgers. They offer gluten free options, and organic milkshakes.
57 locals recommend
burger. Aptos
7941 Soquel DrA huge assortment of grass fed burgers. They offer gluten free options, and organic milkshakes.
If you're in the mood for something spicy, this place should do the trick. We like the sweet potato curry and tom kah soup.
6 locals recommend
@ Thai Recipe
2106A Mission StIf you're in the mood for something spicy, this place should do the trick. We like the sweet potato curry and tom kah soup.
Taqueria La Cabaña
2332 Mission StSuper close and good Mexican food.
This guy went to Europe to study chocolate making and brought the techniques back to Santa Cruz. Definitely worth a visit.
7 locals recommend
Richard Donnelly's Chocolate
1509 Mission StThis guy went to Europe to study chocolate making and brought the techniques back to Santa Cruz. Definitely worth a visit.
If you are down by the Boardwalk and want organic food, this is the place to stop. They have Penny Ice Cream too.
50 locals recommend
The Picnic Basket
125 Beach StIf you are down by the Boardwalk and want organic food, this is the place to stop. They have Penny Ice Cream too.
This place is so new, it doesn't have a pin yet! Check out the Steamer Lane Supply shop for a snack or their tasty fish tacos- in the bathroom building by the lane.
81 locals recommend
Steamer Lane
700 W Cliff DrThis place is so new, it doesn't have a pin yet! Check out the Steamer Lane Supply shop for a snack or their tasty fish tacos- in the bathroom building by the lane.
Shopping
If you are into the health food scene, New Leaf is the perfect place to stock up on supplies. Organic, local, and mindfully sourced food.
248 locals recommend
New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair AveIf you are into the health food scene, New Leaf is the perfect place to stock up on supplies. Organic, local, and mindfully sourced food.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Parish Publick House
841 Almar AveFun local bar to grab a beer with friends.
MJA Vineyards
328 Ingalls StFun place to wine taste.