Bagelry is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for a Quick Meal in Santa Cruz.

1. Bagelry

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

Asa B.Asa Baum: I dropped past this place to get a quick snack, delicious fresh homemade bagels.

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!

Taqueria Los Pericos is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for a Quick Meal in Santa Cruz.

2. 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!

Charlie Hong Kong is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for a Quick Meal in Santa Cruz.

3. Charlie Hong Kong

8.5
1141 Soquel Ave (at Seabright Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Noodle Restaurant · Eastside · 30 tips and reviews

KaiKai: My favorite fast food stop in town! Need something fast and healthy? Stop here for a noodle or rice bowl, or a salad.

Chris R.Chris Record: Great spot for vegan food!

Samantha B.Samantha Braga: The hoisin pork... Oh my. SO GOOD

Zoccoli's Deli is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for a Quick Meal in Santa Cruz.

4. Zoccoli's Deli

8.0
1534 Pacific Ave (btwn Front & Cooper), Santa Cruz, CA
Deli · Downtown Santa Cruz · 38 tips and reviews

YegorYegor: Take the breakfast sandwich prior to moving for a perfect coffee to a next door Verve.

Adam K.Adam Kalsey: Don't let the large crowd turn you off. They work quick here.

André E.André Elias: Every day I try a new sandwich and they're all so good! But the New Yorker is still my favorite. ;)

Mission Street Barbecue is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for a Quick Meal in Santa Cruz.

5. Mission Street Barbecue

8.6
1618 Mission St (btwn Olive & Bay St), Santa Cruz, CA
BBQ Joint · Westside · 28 tips and reviews

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

Randy G.Randy G: They just opened and have a smaller menu with a variety of BBQ sandwiches, 1/4 chicken and St. Louis Ribs. The full menu is coming soon.

Nicholas J.Nicholas Javier: The ribs are hearty and meaty, and the sauce is more than just fire - it's well crafted and flavorful. Pricing is a bit much, but service is excellent and swift.

Cafe Iveta is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for a Quick Meal in Santa Cruz.

6. Cafe Iveta

8.2
2125 Delaware Ave (at Swift St.), Santa Cruz, CA
Café · Westside · 26 tips and reviews

Mel B.Mel Baltazar: The mint + lime spritzer is a -GREAT- refreshing drink on a hot summer day. Highly recommended.

Neha W.Neha W: They have clotted cream to take your scone enjoyment to the next level.

Barbara M.Barbara Matthews: The gluten- free scones are light and tasty. You won

The Picnic Basket is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for a Quick Meal in Santa Cruz.

7. 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.

Pizza My Heart is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for a Quick Meal in Santa Cruz.

8. Pizza My Heart

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

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...

PaulPaul: Best pizza in Santa Cruz

The Buttery is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for a Quick Meal in Santa Cruz.

9. The Buttery

8.7
702 Soquel Ave (Branciforte Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Bakery · Eastside · 47 tips and reviews

Nate C.Nate Calderon: The best in town! Carrot Cake, Devils Food Cake, Sandwiches, Salads, Mocha's & Croissants. The list goes on... Just an all around fantastic place to hang out at! The barista's know what they're doing!

Sarah W.Sarah Williams: Eggs Benedict. All you need to know.

Brenna G.Brenna G: Wow. Four staff standing behind the counter, no one waiting, and you won't help me until I walk across the store, take a number from your machine, and walk back to the counter?

De La Hacienda Taqueria is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for a Quick Meal in Santa Cruz.

10. 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.

Las Palmas Taco Bar is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for a Quick Meal in Santa Cruz.

11. Las Palmas Taco Bar

7.4
55 Front St (at Beach St), Santa Cruz, CA
Taco Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Tyrone W.Tyrone Williams: Great for full meals or just a quick snack

Grant G.Grant Gouldon: Chicken Tacitos - #10 are awesome. So is the Chili Colorado Burrito.

Yuri K.Yuri Kraymar: Burritos are pretty good!

Marianne's Ice Cream is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for a Quick Meal in Santa Cruz.

12. Marianne's Ice Cream

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

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

Rob H.Rob Hapner: 10-20, yum

Miss Courtney G.Miss Courtney G: Don't forget to get a number

Mission Hill Creamery is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for a Quick Meal in Santa Cruz.

13. 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

Cafe Limelight is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for a Quick Meal in Santa Cruz.

14. Cafe Limelight

8.5
1016 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, CA
Sandwich Spot · Downtown Santa Cruz · 9 tips and reviews

TaylorTaylor: On the weekend you can get chicken gumbo...Quite delicious.

Cosmo S.Cosmo Shepherd: Literally everything is good here. The tomato basil soup is bomb.

Ruby A.Ruby Anaya: Get the soup and half sandwich combo with a glass of freshly brewed Sweet Tea.

Los Pinos is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for a Quick Meal in Santa Cruz.

15. Los Pinos

7.7
2019 N Pacific Ave (Water St), Santa Cruz, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 12 tips and reviews

Athonia C.Athonia Cappelli: Order the vegetarian burrito, vegan style (no cheese & no sour cream). ask them to add molé on top. It's goooood

Ben C.Ben Cruz: Go for the torta lunch special. Includes bomb fries.

Thom G.Thom Gerdes: eat in and get chips and salsa-- super hot, one of the best in town