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Shadowbrook Restaurant
American restaurant
Quirky dining rooms & views of Soquel Creek come alongside California cuisine & a wine list.
$$$ $
4.70 (3.6K reviews)
(~0.24 km from centre)
2
Cat & Cloud Coffee
Coffee shop
Airy, artsy neighborhood cafe for coffee & pastries served in contemporary digs with outdoor seats.
$$ $$
4.80 (480 reviews)
(~1.99 km from centre)
4
Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
Bakery
All-day grab-&-go spot provides a lengthy menu of sandwiches, salads, housemade baked goods & more.
$$ $$
4.60 (3.2K reviews)
(~0.28 km from centre)
5
Pizza My Heart
Pizza restaurant
Surf-themed California chain for pizzas with local ingredients in a low-key counter-serve setting.
$ $$$
4.60 (1.6K reviews)
(~1.06 km from centre)
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Ugly Mug CoffeeHouse
Coffee shop
👍👍 Wonderful people, amazing coffee. The best dry cappuccino around! How dry is it? Sahara dry!
The owner, Steve, makes it feel like home.
Claire is a national Treasure.
Now with outside seating.
$ $$$
4.70 (448 reviews)
(~1.33 km from centre)
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Pretty Good Advice
Vegetarian restaurant
👍👍 Wow. Best burger in Santa Cruz. Vegans and vegetarians will be happy here too. Dining room currently closed; outdoor seating available.
$ $$$
4.70 (437 reviews)
(~1.49 km from centre)
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Verve Coffee Roasters
Coffee shop
NorCal-originated chain for thoughtfully sourced coffee drinks in a modern space with wooden decor.
$$ $$
4.60 (757 reviews)
(~1.65 km from centre)
9
Sante Adairius Rustic Ales
Brewery
Snug brewery featuring old-world-style ales with a twist & a comfy tasting room with a relaxed vibe.
$$ $$
4.80 (241 reviews)
(~0.88 km from centre)
10
HOME
New American restaurant
Charming, cozy cafe with a homey atmosphere serving New American plates that skew local.
$$ $$
4.70 (330 reviews)
(~1.49 km from centre)
11
El Chipotle Taqueria and Restaurant
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 Very good Mexican food but the place is small and parking is limited from what we saw. Chile Verde tacos were my favorite, but you can't go wrong with any meat choice. Huarache was also very good.
$ $$$
4.60 (593 reviews)
(~1.35 km from centre)
13
Mr Toots Coffeehouse
Coffee shop
Cozy, seaside coffeehouse offering pastries, sandwiches & ocean views from a 2nd-floor balcony.
$ $$$
4.60 (493 reviews)
(~0.45 km from centre)
14
East End Gastropub
Gastropub
Hip setting in a shopping mall for elevated tavern eats & pizza with draft beer, cider & wine.
$$ $$
4.60 (483 reviews)
(~1.24 km from centre)
15
Melinda's Gluten Free Bakery
Bakery
Bright bakeshop offering gluten/peanut-free breads, donuts & other treats, plus sandwiches & salads.
$$ $$
4.70 (277 reviews)
(~1.08 km from centre)
16
Café Cruz
Fine dining restaurant
Romantic yet casual cafe offers American food & wine, plus an outdoor patio with a fireplace.
$$ $$
4.50 (1K reviews)
(~1.38 km from centre)
17
Avenue Cafe
American restaurant
Unfussy neighborhood nook with a stone fireplace offering American cafe fare, plus wine & beer.
$$ $$
4.60 (411 reviews)
(~0.13 km from centre)
18
Zameen At The Point
Mediterranean restaurant
Made-to-order Mediterranean wraps, salads & bowls offered in bright, modern digs.
$$ $$
4.60 (407 reviews)
(~1.65 km from centre)
19
iCrave
Restaurant
👍👍 Hadn’t had boba in a while and this place had good reviews so I decided to stop by. Bonus that they also sell crepes! The Thai tea with boba was pretty good; it could’ve had more of the Thai tea flavor but it was still good. The crepes were good and filling! I got the funky monkey which is banana, c...
$ $$$
4.70 (233 reviews)
(~1.16 km from centre)
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Discretion Brewing
Brewery
Overlooking the brewing equipment, this industrial-chic gastropub serves a classic American menu.
$ $$$
4.60 (311 reviews)
(~1.48 km from centre)