50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Santa Cruz

“great service! delicious, authentic Oaxacan food. We will go back!“

“Great tacos and great view🏄‍♀️“

“They make the best ice cream in town, with over 100 flavors to choose from“

“This is my favorite booth at SAP when I go to Sharks games. You can see the arepas being grilled fresh and the fillings are so flavorful. The owners are very welcoming. I’m looking forward to the opening of their San Jose location since I haven’t been able to make it to Santa Cruz.“

“This place has some really delicious drinks and great food. I also love how dog friendly it is. I came back twice in a weekend.“

“Over in San Francisco from Perth Australia and popped in for a couple of beers, awesome spot and great beers, staff were super friendly and even grabbed some merch, get yourselves over and support these guys and have a cracking pint or four“

“Always so good and the owners are really nice to my dog and I. I have no problem suggesting this place to anyone. Every time I have the person has been very thankful“

“There is a reason why this coffee shop is the best in town and deserves five star all across. Not only they always make my coffee right and their pastries are yummy, more importantly, they’re not trying to rip off tourist or local residents. This place and the surrounding grounds are beautiful and very suitable for people that work from home.“

“11th hour coffee is the best in town! Small batch quality direct trade coffee roasted with love. Happy to support a local growing business in the community.“

“As a vegan believe it or not I struggle to have variety in Santa Cruz, the options are limited. Today I visited this European interior (like a Scandinavian cafe) amazing eatery n downtown Santa Cruz. The man that assisted me was extremely hospitable and helped navigate the vegan menu he offered me. The falafel had incredibly bright flavors and not only the first few bites but all the way through. The mango matcha was too die for and you guessed it vegan as well. Please visit this impressive place whether vegan or not“

“Great food, atmosphere all the waiters are nice. Great location.“

“Amazing! That’s all that needs to be said. See you next visit!“

“Love Zachary‘s I get my vegan plate the tofu scramble by far. I think one of my most favorite. It’s also nice that they do offer dairy free butter for the bread and soy milk for the coffee. That’s a win for me.“

“Fun place …..also has a taco truck for food.“

“Visited today Eli at Cat & Cloud Coffee at Westside - A must dop by at one of their four locations when wanting to sip a great Espresso in Santa Cruz!“

“I absolutely despise this place! NOT BECAUSE THE DOZEN GLAZED I GOT WAS BAD.....BUT BECAUSE WE DONT HAVE THIS PLACE BACK EAST AND I WAS RAISED ON DUNKIN DONUTS....I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE BEST! THEY LIED TO ME! I HAD NO IDEA SUCH A GLAZED DONUT EXISTED. WHEN I WALKED IN THERE AT 0544 AND SAW THE DONUTS IN THE DISPLAY CASE THE GATES OF HEAVEN OPENED AND THE ANGELS SANG! THE SERVICE WAS FRIENDLY GENUINELY FRIENDLY NOT THAT SCRIPTED STANDARD FORMALITIES CRAP. 💪🏾🤎🥰“

“Hidden gem! Be sure to do their 5-pounder burritos challenge, I thought it's either a typo or I was in Vegas. But it's a real thing, I was shock by the size of it (that's what she said), and If you can eat it in 10 mins then it's free!

Also shout out to Jonny what a great guy, 10/10 recommend this place“

“Food and beer or beer and food Both sooo good, as always 💝🍺🍕“

“very friendly staff, clean restaurant and delicious food.“

“tea tea tea puer puer puer puer real deal, no electronic devices human devices. analog music.“

“Wow, had the beef with plantans and avo sauce. Bring an appetite!“

“My husband and I had a great breakfast I got a breakfast burrito and a frittata. Both were very good and big great food for a great price and the customer service was amazing.“

“We are grateful to have had Flower Bar Design Studio provide flowers for our wedding. Sharon promptly responded to our emails, making us feel at ease with our choices. When it came to the flowers, my husband and I were completely stress-free leading up to our wedding day. Everything was perfect!“

“Awesome tasting here! Recommend sitting at the bar, John was really great to chat with and really passionate about his wines. Came on a Wednesday when the market was on right outside and he was cool with me bringing oysters in. Such a fun space, full of personality, so would be nice for a glass or a catch up as well. 10/10 experience :)“

“It’s the best, most authentic Italian food restaurant in Santa Cruz, and the ambience is so comfortable and inviting.“

“Great tasting room, wines and wine pourer! We did a couple single glasses and a red tasting and they were both great. Aren, our tasting guide was wonderful. Knowledgeable about the wine, the area, and everything in between. We had a great time and very happy we stopped in!“

“We had a very enjoyable brunch at Cafe Brasil… we loved their eggs Benedict and the rancheros!
Both were delicious and very satisfying.
The place has been around forever and the staff is very friendly and welcoming.
Parking is tight, but it’s worth it.“

“Good food really good vibe“

“Incredibly good food. I got their Volcano roll, and it was to die for. We also got more of their traditional dishes, and they were equally as delicious. Definitely worth the stop, as it'll be on our regular list when we visit the area.“

“This restaurant is amazing. Definitely worth visiting. Small and romantic. And the food..... Fantastic. I visited from out of town, had a late lunch. This is a place worth going to. The staff is warm and welcoming. I would definitely come back.“

“I don’t understand how an amazing coffee shop can, at there discretion, close there coffee shop at any time they want? Why would u treat loyal customers this way. Sometimes posted in Instagram, sometimes not. So inconsiderate of daily customers. Very disappointing to walk all the way there, excited for my greeting from the staff and my great latte, only to find a note on the door, closed at 11:30? How can u feel good about people showing up and not open and it isn’t even close to 3:00? Confusing to me how everything else but this one issue can be perfect?“

“The team, the chili, the turkey cranberry, the prairie bread. . . The decades long story...so much keeps me coming back here. So appreciate the yummy meals and positive welcoming each time, team.

Super gratitude. 🪄💫❕“

“I don’t write reviews often, but I had the loveliest experience here. The wine was phenomenal - I ordered the white flight, and the food was delicious - empanadas and flatbread. They were so friendly and attentive. I’ve already recommended it to friends.“

“The consistent line out the door should be your hint that this spot is a must if you're in need of a grab and go breakfast. Sure, Zachary's is fantastic, but waiting for a seat and having a full sit down meal isn't always an option if you want to get to the monthly vintage fair before the crowds. Grab your bagel melt to-go and eat as you walk. Or, my personal favorite- the lox deluxe, but be sure to sub their house made pickled onions and grab a Natalie's Orchard juice to go with it.“

“An old fashioned neighborhood market. Great pastrami sandwiches. Special treats for their 4-legged customers. Whether you buy a little or a lot you are treated to great service with a smile.“

“The food was fantastic and the service was on point!“

“Every time we drive over from San Jose we eat there.“

“One of the best sushi experiences we’ve had in California! The fish-to-rice ratio was absolutely perfect, with generous portions of fresh, high-quality fish. Everything was delicious, and you could really taste the quality in every bite. We’ll definitely be coming back here in the future!“

“Best hotdog in Santa Cruz and a best owner to a hotdog truck he’s warm he’s kind and he remembers your name“

“11th hour coffee is the best in town! Small batch quality direct trade coffee roasted with love. Happy to support a local growing business in the community.“

“Okay - out The gate friendliest guy at the counter I’ve ever seen and not just personable, but funny, and he actually prevented me from ordering a wheat noodle dish in lieu of the soup that had a rice noodle saying that the wheat noodle tends to anchor people down and make it hard to stay mobile for the rest of the day, so I appreciated that you went with the rice noodle dish when it came out it looked very presentable and like I wanted to terror right into it first spite of each dish we have the Momos and the rice noodle soup with tofu both very vegetarian options but first bite of the soup and I was a fan. Somehow they made this tofu taste like a really tasty meat. I do not know how they accomplished that but they did and then the Momo’s hot I had to blow on it, however just bursting with flavor and I couldn’t sing enough praises about it.All the stars from merely two bites. I will be finishing all of this and be returning to River Cafe soon. As the GM of a popular local restaurant myself, I just love discovering local eateries that still know the value of customer service, high quality ingredients and executing each dish with careful precision. Hell yeah- River Cafe does it right. Just eat there, you’ll be stoked you did.“

“Excellent gyro with lamb and beef. I had a black tea drink with it. Outdoor seating was perfect.“

“Wonderful afternoon at Madson Wines. Great little spot to sit and chill over a tasting and glass of wine. All the wines we tasted were great and the service and attention we received from Charlotte and Ali made us feel right at home. Made sure to stay on top of our needs even as the place filled completely up. Extra points for the oysters from Parker Picks pop-up oyster bar. Would give six stars if I could. Definitely will be back.“

“every time I visit California I ALWAYS consider Bradys my water hole , great atmosphere, welcoming people and an all around stellar bar !“

“Me and my wife had our small wedding reception at Stockwell Cellar this past September and we could not have been happier with the outcome. Suzanne and Eric made our special day amazing through the quality of service throughout the night and of course through their amazing selection of wine. The wine slushies were a huge hit even for those who are not big wine drinkers. This is the perfect location for any wine lover looking for a fun space to host an event in!“

“My partner and I recently hosted our client appreciation party at Gilman Brewing and we had the best time! First off, their patio is perfect for this type of event. The food and drinks were delicious & their staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. It was a smooth and super fun event. We will definitely be back!“

“Love the fish and chips along with a new favorite… chicken pozole soup. Need some radish and cabbage to top it off!“

“We love Mission West, so we decided to rent out the whole place for our wedding after-party! It was especially nostalgic for me because I used to come here when it was Ye Olde Watering Hole, so it felt like the perfect venue for us.
Working with the owner, Amy, was so easy and wonderful. She answered all of our questions and worked with us to get our playlist set up for the night. The space can fit a lot of people too! We had just shy of 100 guests and it still felt really spacious.
Everyone had such a good time! Good drinks, good vibes, and the bartenders were great and made amazing drinks! Highly recommend stopping by for a drink or renting out the space for an event. They also have local food pop-ups and live shows!
We couldn't have asked for a better place to keep our wedding celebration going! ❤“

“🇧🇷 Food and CraftBeer need I say Moore ! PSST! Live Music 🎼“

“Did their tasting flight of 5 wines for $25! Was a wide range of great tastes and loved how they had a booklet for the pairing that had more information for each pour that was written by the owners.

If you can try their 2023 Chardonnay and 2023 Pinto!🥂Those were my favorite!“