Pizza My Heart is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Santa Cruz.

1. Pizza My Heart

8.1
1116 Pacific Ave (at Lincoln St), Santa Cruz, CA
Pizzeria · Downtown Santa Cruz · 44 tips and reviews

Trevor B.Trevor Bodi: The Shirt/Pizza slice combo is $6 now. But stil a good deal, I love wearing the shirt. Good quality!

Joni H.Joni Honda: My Absolute Favorite Pizza,thin crust & tasty toppings & sauce. $6 a slice with a shirt!!

BrandonBrandon: Pizza and a shirt combo doesnt make you a local...

Marianne's Ice Cream is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Santa Cruz.

2. Marianne's Ice Cream

9.1
1020 Ocean St (Ocean St), Santa Cruz, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Eastside · 82 tips and reviews

Stove C.Stove Chops: Super cheap price for the quality you get. Mind boggling amount of flavors. Awesome ice cream shop!

Jason K.Jason Kumagai: The butter brickle is awesome! Brought back memories of Thrifty's!

Rob H.Rob Hapner: 10-20, yum

Verve Coffee Roasters is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Santa Cruz.

3. Verve Coffee Roasters

9.4
104 Bronson St #19 (at Hall St), Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · Eastside · 31 tips and reviews

Ed R.Ed Rooth: Nitrogen infused cold coffee on tap. Yum.

Juan G.Juan Gomez: Order the one and one. One espresso and one macchiato on the same saucer

Elizabeth L.Elizabeth Larsen: This location is intimate but has great "at the source"feel.

Bagelry is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Santa Cruz.

4. Bagelry

8.0
320 Cedar St. (Birch Ln), Santa Cruz, CA
Bagel Shop · Downtown Santa Cruz · 22 tips and reviews

Debra W.Debra Wareness: Best egg salad. Get it on a slug (AKA everything bagel) with sliced vine ripened tomatoes! A killer breakfast or lunch!

Johnny U.Johnny Urquijo: As of January 2013....they now accept VISA/MASTERCARD!!! No more ATM withdrawals!

Kristina T.Kristina Treleaven: Their house made chai is really tasty!

Buttercup Cakes is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Santa Cruz.

5. Buttercup Cakes

7.8
109 Locust St, Santa Cruz, CA
Cupcake Shop · Downtown Santa Cruz · 12 tips and reviews

Corrina M.Corrina McFarlane: Hibiscus icing! $2 morsel cupcake option, organic always & vegan if you want. Never thought a cake shop could be so innovative/appealing to catch my eye/heart this way!

Susan W.Susan Wu: Vegan cupcakes!

Donna D.Donna Daring-Ghiggeri: The Kouign-amann is ahhmaaazing!!!! The staff is super helpful, overall a great place to pop in to for a yummy treat

The Abbey Coffee, Art & Music Lounge is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Santa Cruz.

6. The Abbey Coffee, Art & Music Lounge

9.1
350 Mission St (at Highland Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · Westside · 25 tips and reviews

Andrew W.Andrew Ward: I usually order a cappuccino or Gibraltar. Love the comfortable, shaggy-chic decor. Check out the courtyard for an ultra peaceful experience. If they served Champagne I might never leave!

Aleks K.Aleks Kozak: Sit down and enjoy the coziness. Read a book, even if it's your MacBook... or your neighbor's. :)

Vab MediaVab Media: Free wi-fi! Lots of room! Beautiful out and in! What's not to like?

Mission Hill Creamery is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Santa Cruz.

7. Mission Hill Creamery

7.9
1101 Pacific Ave (Cathcart), Santa Cruz, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Downtown Santa Cruz · 26 tips and reviews

Go Find AliceGo Find Alice: Creamy and a great variety. Try the peach or strawberries flavors for something summery

Spencer S.Spencer Schoeben: quite good ice cream. fun vibe too. love the salted caramel.

David K.David Kumec: Final day of Pebble Beach Food & Wine. Chef Todd Fisher serving some of his delicious snacks. #missionhillcreamery #cheftoddfisher #pbfw #pbfw2015 #tarpysroadhouse

The Penny Ice Creamery is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Santa Cruz.

8. The Penny Ice Creamery

8.8
913 Cedar St (at Locust St.), Santa Cruz, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Downtown Santa Cruz · 75 tips and reviews

KylieKylie: My ice cream connoisseur friend says Penny is the best in the bay. Local ingredients, smooth and creamy consistency, and a constantly changing menu—what more could you ask for?

mikeymikey: Tuesday and Thursdays between 4 and 6, get a second single scoop for one penny

Ian H.Ian Hsu: Toasted marshmallow fluff topping is epic.

Taqueria Los Pericos is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Santa Cruz.

9. Taqueria Los Pericos

8.8
139 Water St (at River St.), Santa Cruz, CA
Burrito Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 35 tips and reviews

NadineNadine: Tacos pericos with bbq pork. Soooo good. Amazing guacamole. Locals coming in and out constantly.

Q D.Q Dahling: Get the "Breakfast burrito" chorizo, beans, eggs and salsa---nothing better than that

Marvin H.Marvin Hodgson: Burritos and Carne Asada plate were wonderful. Best I've had in a long time! Great local spot!

Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Santa Cruz.

10. Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

8.0
402 Ingalls St Ste 27 (btw Fair Ave and Swift Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Brewery · Westside · 34 tips and reviews

Anton S.Anton Shuster: Awesome space. They've got a cute tap room with a brass tree in the middle. The new patio often has shows and food.

Sabina B.Sabina B.: Get the beer flight and sample all the goodness. If you're here during the colder months, get their ginger beer - it will not disappoint. The IPA is solid as well.

John G.John Gelbius: $3 brews during happy hour.

De La Hacienda Taqueria is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Santa Cruz.

11. De La Hacienda Taqueria

8.0
354 Washington St (at Laurel St), Santa Cruz, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Central Santa Cruz · 6 tips and reviews

Phillip P.Phillip P: The food like a home cooking, and customer services is outstanding.

Jason G.Jason Gorter: Yummy chimichanga!

Gabby H.Gabby H: Old school, decent size tacos. Son declared them delish. Normally hates tacos because they are complicated and covered in spicy salsas.

Tacos Moreno is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Santa Cruz.

12. Tacos Moreno

7.8
1053 Water St (at Magnolia St.), Santa Cruz, CA
Taco Restaurant · Eastside · 24 tips and reviews

Barbara M.Barbara Matthews: Corn quesadilla *sin queso, *con guacamole. Yummy& they are happy to make that switch for me

Avery J.Avery Jenkins: Get the Carnitas Burrito Supreme with extra Meat!!! Best Burritos in Santa Cruz, this place is a must while in town. Best Salsa around!!!

Andy D.Andy Dunn: If you don't eat here when in Santa Cruz, you're a fool.

The Picnic Basket is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Santa Cruz.

13. The Picnic Basket

7.9
125 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA
Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews

Anna J.Anna James: Delicious sandwiches; roasted chicken with sundried tomatoes,kale pesto, and bacon with cheddar, apple,caramelized onions, both are yummy.

Morgan C.Morgan C.: Open 7:00am - midnight daily

Rocky F.Rocky F: Try the Frittata Panini. It's awesome.

Verve Coffee Roasters is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Santa Cruz.

14. Verve Coffee Roasters

9.0
1540 Pacific Ave (at Front St), Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Santa Cruz · 127 tips and reviews

Gnat B.Gnat Brain: Pour over drip is the way to go for a divine cup. Plenty of seating inside and out for work, conversation or people watching (keep Santa Cruz funky).

Chris H.Chris Heilmann: WiFi password is streetlevel. don't be a dick though and buy their stuff first. excellent coffee.

Zach B.Zach Buechler: Great for a rainy day, or a sunny day, or a Monday, or hell, even great for the final days of the apocalypse.

Brady's Yacht Club is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Santa Cruz.

15. Brady's Yacht Club

8.6
413 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Dive Bar · Eastside · 7 tips and reviews

Keith W.Keith Wilson: Best dive bar in town. Pool table, TouchTunes jukebox, pinball, awesome bartenders, good bottled beer selection, plenty of Jameson.

Christoforo K.Christoforo K.: Get Karen to make you a Bloody Mary. They will blow you away!

Carrie B.Carrie Browde: Jameson, bartenders, jukebox, everything