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Shadowbrook Restaurant
American restaurant
Quirky dining rooms & views of Soquel Creek come alongside California cuisine & a wine list.
$$$ $
4.70 (3.6K reviews)
(~0.24 km from centre)
2
Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
Bakery
All-day grab-&-go spot provides a lengthy menu of sandwiches, salads, housemade baked goods & more.
$$ $$
4.60 (3.2K reviews)
(~0.28 km from centre)
3
Pizza My Heart
Pizza restaurant
Surf-themed California chain for pizzas with local ingredients in a low-key counter-serve setting.
$ $$$
4.60 (1.6K reviews)
(~1.06 km from centre)
4
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.
$ $$$
4.70 (437 reviews)
(~1.49 km from centre)
5
HOME
New American restaurant
Charming, cozy cafe with a homey atmosphere serving New American plates that skew local.
$$ $$
4.70 (330 reviews)
(~1.49 km from centre)
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El Chipotle Taqueria and Restaurant
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 Very good Mexican food but the place is small and parking is limited from what we saw. Chile Verde tacos were my favorite, but you can't go wrong with any meat choice. Huarache was also very good.
$ $$$
4.60 (593 reviews)
(~1.35 km from centre)
8
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)
9
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)
10
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)
11
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)
12
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...
$ $$$
4.70 (233 reviews)
(~1.16 km from centre)
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Betty Burgers
Hamburger restaurant
👍👍 First time trying Betty Burgers and she did us right. After reading other reviews here I decided to try the "Chick-a-Dee?" sandwich with extra sauce. We split and it was great. We also ordered a basket of garlic fries and they were perfect! Crispy and Garlicky! Nice seating, friendly staff. Costs mo...
$$ $$
4.40 (1.2K reviews)
(~1.48 km from centre)
15
Roux Dat Cajun Creole
Creole restaurant
Quaint, family-run counter-serve joint with a New Orleans motif & down-home Cajun & Creole recipes.
$ $$$
4.50 (413 reviews)
(~1.47 km from centre)
16
Carpo's Restaurant
American restaurant
Enduring counter-serve establishment providing burgers, fish-&-chips & other American classics.
$$ $$
4.40 (925 reviews)
(~0.87 km from centre)
17
Dharma's Restaurant
Vegetarian restaurant
Low-key eatery specializes in vegetarian dishes, plus gluten-free options too, in a relaxed space.
$$ $$
4.40 (868 reviews)
(~0.78 km from centre)
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The Cook House
Breakfast restaurant
👍👍 Often forget about this hidden little spot cause if you try to come here on the weekend, you will be waiting! Came on a weekday, and it was awesome
And got to sit right away.
It’s a tiny little spot in Capitola that has been here serving breakfast and lunch since 1977. Pretty sure the owner runs it...
$ $$$
4.50 (341 reviews)
(~0.34 km from centre)
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Pizza My Heart
Pizza restaurant
Surf-themed California chain for pizzas with local ingredients in a low-key counter-serve setting.
$ $$$
4.50 (335 reviews)
(~0.5 km from centre)