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    • 9.1
      Coffee Shop$$$$
      350 Mission St (at Highland Ave), Santa Cruz
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      • Andrew W.

        Andrew W. • September 13, 2017I 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!

    • 9.0
      Brazilian$$$$View Menu
      1410 Mission St, Santa Cruz
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      • Maria S.

        Maria S. • March 21, 2010Don't worry about the wait. Pass the time with friends while sipping smoothies and coffee on the patio.

    • 8.8
      Coffee Shop$$$$
      1010 Fair Ave (at Ingalls St), Santa Cruz
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      • Paul M.

        Paul M. • November 25, 2016Gorgeous space with some of the best espresso, pour overs, and cold brews you can imagine.

    • 8.8
      Bakery$$$$View Menu
      2341 Mission, Santa Cruz
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      • Athonia C.

        Athonia C. • March 12, 2016Try the gnarled up "Epi" everything bread sticks. Best baguette anywhere? Me say yes. Chocolate sourdough and the banana walnut breads both come highly recommended

    • 8.6
      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.

    • 8.2
      Thai$$$$View Menu
      1218 Mission St, Santa Cruz
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      • Greg M.

        Greg M. • August 5, 2013This is our go-to Thai restaurant whenever we are in, our around, Santa Cruz. Great food.

    • 8.2
      Café$$$$
      2125 Delaware Ave (at Swift St.), Santa Cruz
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      • Mel B.

        Mel B. • August 8, 2012The mint + lime spritzer is a -GREAT- refreshing drink on a hot summer day. Highly recommended.

    • 8.2
      Thai$$$$View Menu
      2106 Mission St, Santa Cruz
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      • Vera

        Vera • June 19, 2017Small place, quick service, very tasty food! Try crispy egg noodle curry, it's just awesome, the best curry I've ever had! It can be done w/o chicken for vegetarians.

    • 8.2
      Dive Bar$$$$
      841 Almar Ave, Santa Cruz
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      • Paul G.

        Paul G. • December 22, 2012Santa Cruz is an early town, which is fine with me. But if a late night nosh--or a late night hang--is what you need, this is the place. Warm, inviting, great burgers, great beer selection--home run.

    • 8.0
      Gastropub$$$$
      334 Ingalls St Ste D, Santa Cruz
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      • Athonia C.

        Athonia C. • October 6, 2017Vegans can order the homemade veggie 🍔. The bread comes from Kelly’s bakery & likely has butter in it. Order your burger w/lettuce wrap instead. Go for lunch when they have kimchi & BBQ condiment

    • 8.0

      11. Bantam

      Pizza$$$$View Menu
      1010 Fair Ave, Santa Cruz
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      • Shannon M.

        Shannon M. • February 12, 2016Probably my favorite Santa Cruz restaurant. Great wine, great snacks (the olives are addictive!), great pizza

    • 7.9
      Food Truck$$$$
      644-670 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz
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      • Nico P.

        Nico P. • November 6, 2022“Modern, seaside snack shack with affordable handheld meals across from Steamer Lane, the city’s most iconic surf break. Menu items include salmon poke bowls, fish tacos, panini-pressed quesadillas

    • 7.8
      Donuts$$$$
      2227 Mission St (at Fair St), Santa Cruz
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      • Amy B.

        Amy B. • May 22, 2017Not only are the donuts delicious the service is amazing. Talk about hustle to move the line.

    • 7.7
      Mexican$$$$View Menu
      1221 Mission St (at Van Ness Ave), Santa Cruz
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      • Elliot D.

        Elliot D. • February 21, 2010The nicest Taqueria Vallarta in town... Plus big screen TVs!

    • 7.6
      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.

    • 7.6
      Pizza$$$$View Menu
      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.

    • 7.6
      Pizza$$$$
      1901 Mission St, Santa Cruz
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      • Athonia C.

        Athonia C. • July 17, 2019popcorn” protein is gone. Order your vegetarian pie w/red sauce, Daiya cheese, kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, roasted garlic & jalapeños. This is the best places you’ll ever go for vegan 🍕🤗

    • 7.5
      Bakery$$$$
      402 Ingalls St (at Swift St), Santa Cruz
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      • Lenny L.

        Lenny L. • August 26, 2016Espresso is Stumptown and it is the best in the world.

    • 7.5
      Mexican$$$$View Menu
      2332 Mission St, Santa Cruz
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      • Christoffel E.

        Christoffel E. • November 12, 2012A great place to get truly tasty veggie and vegan options.

    • 7.4
      Falafel$$$$View Menu
      1501 Mission St, Santa Cruz
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      • Dee C.

        Dee C. • August 8, 2013For vegans, order vegan falafel and ask for extra vegan sauce (and hot sauce, which is vegan and awful hot).

    • 7.4
      Mexican$$$$View Menu
      2215 Mission St (at Fair Ave), Santa Cruz
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      • Roxy L.

        Roxy L. • May 24, 2013Carne en su jugo is the bomb! Beef, bacon, beans, spices in broth. Get it!

    • 7.4
      Desserts$$$$
      1509 Mission St (at Bay St.), Santa Cruz
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      • kevin j.

        kevin j. • October 8, 2011dark chocolate, sea salt, caramel ice cream bar WOW

    • 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.

    • 7.2
      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

    • 7.1
      Fast Food$$$$
      1820 Mission St, Santa Cruz
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    • 7.1
      Sushi$$$$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
      Coffee Shop$$$$
      1723 Mission St (at Palm St), Santa Cruz
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      • Manami K.

        Manami K. • October 10, 2011such a good cafe to just sit and get work done! get their drip coffee!

    • 6.9
      Pizza$$$$View Menu
      2391 Mission St, Santa Cruz
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      • Athonia C.

        Athonia C. • December 4, 2016Vegetarians & vegans: Order a thin crust pizza w/sauce only (no cheese). At home, add Trader Joe's cheesy vegan shreds or Daiya 🧀, soy chorizo or similar protein, capers, kalamata olives, & jalapeños

    • 6.8

      29. Copal

      Mexican$$$$
      1203 Mission St, Santa Cruz
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    • 6.7
      Wings$$$$
      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 👌🏾

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