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1. Marianne's Ice Cream
591 reviews
Closed Now
Dessert, American
$
Unique flavors!
Great ice cream!!
2. Betty Burgers
219 reviews
Closed Now
American, Fast Food
$
Good burger joint in heart of Santa Cruz
Milkshakes are great!
3. The Penny Ice Creamery
201 reviews
Closed Now
Dessert, American
$
Great ice cream downtown Santa Cruz!
Great, Funky Santa Cruz place
4. Pizza My Heart
253 reviews
Closed Now
Pizza, Fast Food
$
Menu
Yummy-ness off the charts!
Great for food on the go, to enjoy with...
5. Santa Cruz Diner
516 reviews
Opens in 5 min
Asian, American
$
Menu
Decent breakfast
Mostly good.
Order online
6. Zoccoli's Delicatessen
115 reviews
Opens in 5 min
American, Deli
$
Menu
If It Smells Good When You Walk Up
Hopping at Lunch
7. Pacific Cookie Company
72 reviews
Closed Now
Bakeries
$
Cookies and ice cream what more could you...
Try the ice cream sandwich, and thank me...
8. Mission Hill Coffee & Creamery
62 reviews
Closed Now
Dessert, Italian
$
Menu
Veri good
Such good ice cream
9. Betty's Burgers
129 reviews
Closed Now
American, Fast Food
$
Good burgers
Fun lunch place!
10. Woodies Cafe
180 reviews
Closed Now
Quick Bites, American
$
Menu
Great place with good food
Food was good. Views are great.
11. Taqueria Los Pericos
66 reviews
Closed Now
Quick Bites, Mexican
$
Menu
Yes, yes and yes!
Outstanding hole in the wall
Order online
12. Las Palmas Taco Bar
142 reviews
Closed Now
Quick Bites, Mexican
$
Menu
Crispy tacos
tasty food, great price
13. Bagelry
61 reviews
Open Now
American, Cafe
$
Menu
REAL tasty bagels and several vegan...
Fresh bagel central
14. Tacos Moreno
80 reviews
Closed Now
Mexican, Latin
$
Excellent quality and value
Best tacos and burritos ever
15. burger.
141 reviews
Closed Now
Quick Bites, American
$
Huge menu - not huge portions
Great Late Night Option!
16. Charlie Hong Kong
137 reviews
Closed Now
Quick Bites, Fast Food
$
Menu
Surprisingly delicious Tofu! (I usually...
It's like being in college without the...
Order online
17. Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting Co.
74 reviews
Open Now
Coffee & Tea, Cafe
$
Has standing counters to get work done on...
An independent coffee place
18. Jack's Hamburgers
59 reviews
Closed Now
Quick Bites, American
$
Good and Tasty Hamburgers
Good Filling Fast Food That Won't Empty...
Order online
19. Taqueria Santa Cruz
35 reviews
Closed Now
Mexican, Spanish
$
What A Surprise
Five stars for food; one for ambience
20. Planet Fresh Gourmet Burritos
52 reviews
Closed Now
Quick Bites, Mexican
$
Always great and friendly service
FUN FOOD IN A FUNKY SPACE
21. Emily's Good Things To Eat
65 reviews
Open Now
Bakeries, American
$
Menu
Tasty
Great place to pick up sandwiches for a...
22. Ferrell's Donut Shop
45 reviews
Open Now
Bakeries, American
$
Popular Donut Shop
PCH road trip
23. Taqueria Vallarta
96 reviews
Closed Now
Quick Bites, Mexican
$
Orale'
Good cheap eats!
24. Aloha Island Grille
69 reviews
Closed Now
Polynesian, Hawaiian
$
Always good
Good Hawaiian Food in a Quirky Building
25. Firefly Coffee House
36 reviews
Open Now
Coffee & Tea, Cafe
$
Spot on place!
delicious bagels!
26. Cat & Cloud
19 reviews
Open Now
Coffee & Tea, Cafe
$
Great coffee in a beautiful location...
Meow & Heaven
27. Upper Crust Pizza & Pasta
68 reviews
Closed Now
Pizza, Italian
$
Menu
Laid back atmosphere, short staffed...
Great Pizza just up the street from the...
28. Steamer Lane Supply
16 reviews
Opens in 5 min
Quick Bites, Cafe
$
Great food by the shore
Favorite Place
29. De La Hacienda Taqueria
17 reviews
Closed Now
Mexican
$
Menu
Simple, fast, outdoor dining
Fast and tasty
30. Samba Rock
32 reviews
Opens in 5 min
Quick Bites
$
Bowls
Cool little place
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