The Penny Ice Creamery is one of The 15 Best Places for Mint in Santa Cruz.

1. 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

Randall N.Randall Nacamuli: The ice creams are fabulous, current favorites are the mint w/ cacao nib, the caramel, and the raspberry rose sorbet. The Earl Grey bon bon is superb as well.

Jeff B.Jeff Bowen: Try the mint chocolate chip. It's made with actual mint leaves.

Christe F.Christe Farm: This place has good ice cream but there fresh mint is fresh mint warn you, and so it isn't appealing to most including me.... But they do have a very special topping- 'burnt' marshmallow topping

Pacific Cookie Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Mint in Santa Cruz.

2. Pacific Cookie Company

8.4
1203 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Dessert Shop · Downtown Santa Cruz · 15 tips and reviews

Helen C.Helen Christine: The chocolate dipped cookies are to die for! My favorites are the chocolate mint and the Dr. midnight cookie, and hubby's fave is Almond Joe cookie. Snickerdoodles are fantastic too!

Julia M.Julia M: Mint Condition is the best flavour ever.

Madicyn M.Madicyn Marinaro: Never tasted anything like their Snickerdoodle. Lovee the macaroons as well! Always fresh and delish :)

Cafe Iveta is one of The 15 Best Places for Mint in Santa Cruz.

3. 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.

Marrield B.Marrield Berry: I love their mint lime spritzer

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

Marianne's Ice Cream is one of The 15 Best Places for Mint in Santa Cruz.

4. Marianne's Ice Cream

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

Rachelle C.Rachelle C: The junior double on waffle cone was huge! My personal favorite is Mint Chip here. Tiny parking lot but it is a Santa Cruz institution. Must try it.

DannyDanny: Mint Oreo is bomb

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

Downtown Farmer's Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Mint in Santa Cruz.

5. Downtown Farmer's Market

8.5
Cedar St (btwn Lincoln & Cathcart), Santa Cruz, CA
Farmers Market · Downtown Santa Cruz · 10 tips and reviews

wai-ling q.wai-ling q.: Not only does the produce rock but if you're hungry, try the vegetarian sushi and pick up one of those samosas with mint sauce on top!

Caitlin S.Caitlin Stinneford: Best farmers market in Santa Cruz. The $1 samosas are amazing.

Joe R.Joe R.: Plenty of fresh local everything. Don't miss out

Charlie Hong Kong is one of The 15 Best Places for Mint in Santa Cruz.

6. Charlie Hong Kong

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

KaiKai: The mint limeade is delicious and refreshing.

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!

Vino Locale is one of The 15 Best Places for Mint in Santa Cruz.

7. Vino Locale

8.2
55 Municipal Wharf Ste B, Santa Cruz, CA
Wine Bar · 5 tips and reviews

Scott C.Scott Camp IV: Best bar in the world!

Athonia C.Athonia Cappelli: Join the xfinity wifi here using certificate from wifi.xfinity.com

Jodi M.Jodi Massey: Great service! Fabulous selection!

Harbor Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Mint in Santa Cruz.

8. Harbor Cafe

9.1
535 7th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Café · 41 tips and reviews

Taylor S.Taylor Shepherd: Carnitas omelet is fantastic, along with the eggs Benedict. And you can't go wrong with bottomless mimosas on Fridays :)

Nick P.Nick Piper: Bottomless mimosas Friday

Sondra B.Sondra Baca: Everything here is deeelish!! The Avocado Bene, Veggie scramble and Mimosa Fridays is the best. Plus the staff is great!

Laili Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Mint in Santa Cruz.

9. Laili Restaurant

8.7
101 Cooper St #B (btw Front and Pacific), Santa Cruz, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 44 tips and reviews

Sarah R.Sarah R: Get the roasted cauliflower or the trout. Good wine list. Excellent for allergies....they have a menu in the back with every single ingredient listed. Ask for it if you have allergies.

NmNm: Didn't like the chicken kabob .. Eggplant and parmesan on flatbread is recommended .. Great service .. Little pricey .. Crowded ..

NahidNahid: Get patio seating if available (gorgeous). Great food, prices in the $20-30 range for entrees.

Mackenzies Chocolates is one of The 15 Best Places for Mint in Santa Cruz.

10. Mackenzies Chocolates

7.7
1492 Soquel Ave (at Frederick St), Santa Cruz, CA
Candy Store · Eastside · 3 tips and reviews

John O.John Overstreet: The dark chocolate "cubes" filled with creamy caramel are amazing!

Billy A.Billy Ayoubi: Amazing chocolates OMG!

Dr. Zühal D.Dr. Zühal Doğruer Lüleci: Bademli dark çikolata fena değildi

Real Thai Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Mint in Santa Cruz.

11. Real Thai Kitchen

7.9
1632 Seabright Ave (at Soquel Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Thai Restaurant · Eastside · 12 tips and reviews

MatthiasMatthias: #thegreatamericantakeout : What I wasn‘t quite expecting was the heat... They are taking their spiciness serious! 🌶🔥👌🏼 WOW!! If you like it HOT, this is definitely a place to keep in mind! 👍🏼

Jeremy G.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

Athonia C.Athonia Cappelli: Vegan options abound at the lunch buffet. Salad dressing has mayo but items like spicy tofu, green vegi curry & Tom Kha Tofu appear totally free of animal products. Spicy tofu is just that! Cha-chow!

Bantam is one of The 15 Best Places for Mint in Santa Cruz.

12. Bantam

8.0
1010 Fair Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Pizzeria · Westside · 16 tips and reviews

Shannon M.Shannon Madison: Probably my favorite Santa Cruz restaurant. Great wine, great snacks (the olives are addictive!), great pizza

Jamie P.Jamie Pagels: What’s good: Chickpea farinata pizza with ricotta and rocket pesto, soppressata pizza with mozzarella and spicy honey

Sid B.Sid Boz: Great salads and pizza. Delicious beers on tap. Good vibe.

La Posta is one of The 15 Best Places for Mint in Santa Cruz.

13. La Posta

7.7
538 Seabright Ave (btw Hall & Watson), Santa Cruz, CA
Italian Restaurant · Eastside · 7 tips and reviews

Judy H.Judy H: Great wine list, loved the watermelon and buratta starter. The counter is the way to go for an engaging evening.

Matt R.Matt Rodkey: Sit at the bar for great service and wonderful conversation.

Gabby H.Gabby H: House-made bread, salads are generous, pasta has good texture. (Hostess seated three new tables in green waiter’s section — didn’t work out well for us. He was great but in the weeds.)

Pacific Thai Santa Cruz is one of The 15 Best Places for Mint in Santa Cruz.

14. Pacific Thai Santa Cruz

7.7
1319 Pacific Ave (btwn Church & Walnut), Santa Cruz, CA
Thai Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 16 tips and reviews

Christine C.Christine Coffey: This is the best place to find Boba Tea. They have many different and delicious flavors. If you are brave try the taro or avocado flavor! Read more.

Sam A.Sam Azeem: There spicy lamb is one of the best Ive had. Just the right spicy and an amazing flavor to go with it and no gamines. If you like lamb you should give it a try.

FiveStarsFiveStars: Use your FiveStars card and get 1 free boba. Ask for a card if you don't have one already.

Falafel of Santa Cruz is one of The 15 Best Places for Mint in Santa Cruz.

15. Falafel of Santa Cruz

7.4
1501 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA
Falafel Restaurant · Westside · 9 tips and reviews

Dee C.Dee Cappelli: For vegans, order vegan falafel and ask for extra vegan sauce (and hot sauce, which is vegan and awful hot).

Sandeep G.Sandeep Ganapatiraju: Yummy chicken shawarma rice plate for lunch

Grant B.Grant Bigman: Cash only, no credit cards