Ken Dugan: Long wait for table, long wait for food. Food is good but there are a number of places out there just as good, but with shorter wait. Pricey too. Nice downtown atmosphere & good service. Bitter coffee
Olivia Wilder: I love this place so much. Friendly servers, delicious food. I love the breakfasts. If I lived closer, like I used to, I'd be there several times a week!
carla borsoi: This is a dog friendly spot with a separate menu for your pup. There are five outdoor tables for seating. Menu is vegetarian friendly to boot!
Smjerina: Good cocktails & food, enjoyable atmosphere. Food is a bit slow coming out of the kitchen, but worth the wait. Burger & ravioli were the standouts. Friendly staff. Thumbs up all around!
Cliona: We went for dinner here last night. Excellent service lovely people. Have the bruschetta was yum and the 'frida'.
Leonardo De La Rocha: Friendly, casual, full of Santa Cruz locals. Their Aviation gin cocktail impressed as did the fingerling potatoes, and the lamb kabobs. Opt for a stoop at the bar for lively banter with the waitstaff.
Ashley Mowrey: Consistent quality, beautiful space, and friendly and helpful baristas. There's no indoor seating and outdoor seating is limited, so you're SOL if you don't get lucky with seating.
Matthias: Today it was just too hot for a warm refreshment, hence, I had to go for the Espresso Tonic which I think is a perfect re-energiser on days like this. 👍🏼 #dogwelcoming #friendly #delicious 😁
Paul Mederos: Cold brew is divine on a nice day. Lively, vivid, and smoothly balanced... props to the roaster!
6. Verve Coffee Roasters
8.9
1540 Pacific Ave (at Front St), Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Santa Cruz · 127 tips and reviews
Heather: Most amazing latte ever! Great staff, super nice, friendly, and helpful! :) a must when visiting Santa Cruz
Natalie Wiesnet: Great spot for some relaxing while having some great coffee. Friendly staff, cozy atmosphere.
Marek Minecki: Good coffee, friendly staff, nice outdoor seating.
7. Crow's Nest Restaurant
8.3
2218 E Cliff Dr (at 5th Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
American Restaurant · Eastside · 112 tips and reviews
Maggie CI: Very friendly crew. It did make the ambiance much more relaxing..
Stefan de Goeij: Amazing place at a fantastic location, very friendly staff at the reception desk...Make reservations, it can be very busy.... I will go back here...
Noah: The fish tacos and pear salad were delicious! The service is friendly and quick despite the busy somewhat crowded nature of the place.
8. Soif
8.3
105 Walnut Ave (at Pacific Avenue), Santa Cruz, CA
Wine Bar · Downtown Santa Cruz · 22 tips and reviews
Jason Kendy: Very friendly and generous w tastings, tips, info. Great emphasis on Old World--much better than Calif wine.
Thierry Leleu: Nice atmosphere good wine (you can pick your bottle at the shop next to the restaurant) & good service
Stephen Lear: Best wine selection anywhere in the region. Try all the small plates and you won't be dissatisfied.
Matthias: I liked this place a lot. I was welcomed very friendly, the food recommendation (torta with extra cheese) was spot on and the beer selection rotates frequently... 👌🏼 Absolutely fun place! 😁
Oliver Closeoff: Check 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!!
Colleen: Great selection of limited release and rare beers.
11. Cafe Brasil
9.0
1410 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA
Brazilian Restaurant · Westside · 64 tips and reviews
Threedukes: Get their pagado, and spend 30 minutes pretending you're in South America by beautiful oceans and friendly people.
California Girl: Fun and friendly. Get the Huevos Rancheros.
Carolina Revilla: Had the beef a cavalier, was delicious. I recommend this dish. The bacon is also great. Awesome breakfast spot. Parking in the back.
Katya Kazbek: Amazing food, lovely owners and a friendly vibe. We had a salad, pelmeni, veggie buuz and mongolian chicken -- everything so delicious! Great cabernet at a bragain price, too.
Ivan C.: Great mix of Mongolian and Russian food, lovely local vibe, friendly owners. Loved it.
Trisha Liu: Yum!! We had the borscht, gulyash, and buuz. All delicious!
Barbara Matthews: Be sure to check the specials menu. Very friendly staff. A locals favorite.
Beth M: My favorite things are the cinnamon rolls, the Scrambler, the home fried potatoes, and the fact that you can order half fruit half potatoes. And they are so friendly there.
Brian Strauss: I’ve been coming here off and on for 25 years! Unfortunately the waiting-in-line coffee is gone, but these guys cook great eggs. Super good service. Get anything with artichokes!
15. Real Thai Kitchen
8.2
1632 Seabright Ave (at Soquel Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Thai Restaurant · Eastside · 12 tips and reviews
Marissa C: Friendly staff, quick service, decent Thai food. My green beans and beef was well cooked and spiced.
Susan Cannon: Great buffet! (Unusual for a Thai restaurant) Wonderful Veerkat art on the walls too.
Jeremy Geiger: The name is accurate. This is one of the few Thai restaurants I the U.S. That my Thai wife will go to