4. Lulus Midtown
8.1
911 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · Eastside · 9 tips and reviews
Barbara Matthews: We just learned that they have almond milk
Barbara Matthews: We just learned that they also have almond milk for their coffee drinks! It's not on the menu, so be sure to ask.
Silka Jewell: Make sure to get a punch card. Free coffee after ten purchased. Also, they have hemp milk to substitute for milk. YAY!
7. Cafe Brasil
9.0
1410 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA
Brazilian Restaurant · Westside · 64 tips and reviews
Luciana W: If you want to know what Brazilians eat every morning or if you are Brazilian and miss your daily breakfast, order the "Pingado": sliced French bread w/ butter served w/ coffee & warm milk. Saudades..
Maria Simbirsky: Don't worry about the wait. Pass the time with friends while sipping smoothies and coffee on the patio.
ᴡ Montero: This restaurant reminds me of the LEGO Movie, because everything is awesome.
9. 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
David Ruiz: Salted. Pretzel. Milkshake.
Kylie: 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?
mikey: Tuesday and Thursdays between 4 and 6, get a second single scoop for one penny
Athonia Cappelli: Hula tropical acai smoothie with coconut milk is the best vegan option.
Threedukes: Wifi (but no outlets) + açai bowls + good coffee, make this a great spot to start a day.
Celeste Parkhurst: If you just want an acai bowl & usually go to cafe brazil try this place. Just as tasty, less wait & various kinds of toppings.
11. Betty Burgers
7.5
505 Seabright Ave (at Murray St.), Santa Cruz, CA
Burger Joint · Eastside · 33 tips and reviews
Ryan Liang: Olallieberry & honey milkshake. Light, fluffy, a little tart, and a whole lotta delicious!
Dinah Nicolas: Point grinder and milk and cookies!
Maryellen: Inventive burgers, a must-see if you're hungry in Santa Cruz.
12. Lulu Carpenter's
7.7
1545 Pacific Ave (at Front St), Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Santa Cruz · 37 tips and reviews
Aaron Collins: Get a bowl of soul. It's an amazing cup of steamed soy milk, chamomile tea, cinnamon, and honey.
John Koenig: Excellent baked goods, beautiful building and a sweet location. Their coffees are great too. Plus, it's actually a place for meeting friends, visiting, writing poetry or reading a book. What a concept
wai-ling q.: This is not a run in and run out operation. The barista/clerk takes one person at a time and makes sure you get everything you want before serving the next customer. Great coffees & had lovely chai.
14. Moe's Alley
8.6
1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz, CA
Dive Bar · 5 tips and reviews
Steph M: The bands are great, bartenders...depends on the night.
Marina Cazorla: Some great seats near the stage if you get here early.
Remezcla: Join the Bay Area’s cumbia band, La Misa Negra and Flor De Caña for a Latin Double Bill Dance Party at Moe’s Alley in Santa Cruz on January 30, 2015. Read more.
Roxy Lo: The green gardens juice drink is delicious and probably counts as your daily intake of veggies!
Athonia Cappelli: Order your custom fresh squeezed juice like this: carrot, beet, extra ginger. The drink is ½ ginger! Wha-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pow💥‼️
Sokenbicha Tea: New Leaf Market has a list of gluten-free items to help you maintain your sustainable lifestyle and shop comfortably.