Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Santa Cruz

Paul M. • September 21, 2014Cold brew is divine on a nice day. Lively, vivid, and smoothly balanced... props to the roaster!

Caleb W. • April 5, 2014Great place to study or work. Lots of space and outlets. Wifi password is elsalvador

whitney b. • December 24, 2018Worth the hype (and the wait). Gluten free options available. The polenta Benedict is amazing!

Krishna S. • April 22, 2013Kahlua crunch is awesome. Junior double is huge!!! butter brickle is smooth. The ice creams are thick, not too sweet. The ones with nuts are nutty. Tip the servers. They are great.

Carolina R. • October 13, 2014Had the beef a cavalier, was delicious. I recommend this dish. The bacon is also great. Awesome breakfast spot. Parking in the back.

cami j. • January 31, 2015bright, sunny, gorgeous shop, knowledgeable, helpful baristas, delicious coffee.

Hatice U. • June 8, 2013Gibraltar coffee and blueberry lemon pie are great together; I can die for them!!

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

Taylor D. • August 25, 2015Strawberry ice cream was delicious and their cones are very tasteful

Shannon M. • September 21, 2018These guys are the best roasters in Santa Cruz and their latte art is on fleeke!

Oliver C. • May 2, 2014Check out the cool tap handles. Only to be upstaged by the excellent beer selection behind them. And don't eat before you come, the grilled sandwiches are not your mothers grilled cheese....DELISH!!

Rick H. • February 19, 2012The burgers with blue cheese and caramelized onions are the best. Great cocktails too.

Reeya S. • August 16, 2019Awesome Mexican food - one of the best spots! Get the carne asada, chile verde, or fish tacos

Virgi R. • March 25, 2013The pomegranate eggplant are a must try. Good selection of beers & wines. The staff is lovely and helpful.

Vihang M. • May 27, 2018Great sandwiches and amazing bread and baked goods. Didn’t get to try any of the cakes but they looked extremely tempting.

Sarah R. • April 27, 2019They have live music. I get the berry Bleu salad and top it with brisket.

Mr. Tambourine Man • January 4, 2014great espresso!!

Melissa M. • April 4, 2013Call ahead. The wait can be long, but so worth it!! Prawns scampi and black truffle gnocchi were a hit! We ate here two nights in a row during our trip.

Sally B. • June 12, 2012Great gluten free and vegan options. Organic and green. Try the gado gado with zucchini topping.

Keith W. • May 30, 2017Best dive bar in town. Pool table, TouchTunes jukebox, pinball, awesome bartenders, good bottled beer selection, plenty of Jameson.

Marina O. • December 10, 2015Amazing paninis, but also hummus and iced tea!

whitney b. • January 4, 2023They do have a gluten free cookie option! You can also can get a custom ice cream sandwich with any of their cookies.

Glenn R. • September 3, 2021Great staff. Mediterranean Chicken sandwich is my go to. Our #1 choice to meet friends for breakfast/lunch. Always good.

Stella B. • August 4, 2023Lunch in Santa Cruz with Tony!

Kevin Y. • November 27, 2012Their carne asada and chicken nitza burritos are super delicious. Try adding srirachi on them!

Misty M. • March 10, 2012Dinner was delicious! The ribs were moist, tender and flavorful. The pork sandwich was delectable. The bun was buttered and lightly toasted and so 'baker-fresh' soft!

Ryan M. • July 20, 2010Rib special on Monday night. The ribs were outstanding and the price is right!

Stephen L. • August 25, 2011Best wine selection anywhere in the region. Try all the small plates and you won't be dissatisfied.

Miguel S. • April 1, 2015Excellent clam chowder. Nice place witg great ambience and view

Katherine L. • March 1, 2012Love it here! Wide selection and they are all delicious!!!!