Best sushi in Santa Cruz! A mix of flavors in a roll that will have you wanting more. Service is friendly and warm. Atmosphere is funky and unique. We love the new flavors the sushi chef has come up with. Not your average rolls you see and I LOVE they cater a large selection of vegan friendly menu items (YES!)
If you're in the area definitely make it a date night to check out. They open until 9pm which makes it work for our schedule sometimes coming from out of town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Del L
I highly recommend the Poki bowl tuna salad !! My favorite spot to have lunch !! Friendly service , never disappoints! Oh and don’t they me started with the mochi icecream !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
jacob ramirez
Took the wife the other day and do not regret trying something new. All the recommendations were on point!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lilly Stuecklen
Phenomenal and creative rolls. We had a mix of vegan and fish options and all of them were to die for. Normally I’m left wanting for more with veg rolls but the Valerian Roll blew my mind. Great presentation as well, if only I grabbed a photo before I dug in!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Diego Aragao
I go here every chance I get when I’m back in town. The food is amazing and they have some of most creative rolls. Highly recommend dropping by.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Margaret
Delicious rolls and plenty of vegan and gluten free options! Great spot to check out in downtown Santa Cruz
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Dan W
Everything was great. They even stayed open late for us and let us take our little dog inside. Thanks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
M.
I appreciated the large vegetarian/ vegan menu. I ordered the 101 East and Alcatraz rolls, and the Alcatraz was better. The vegan salmon initially threw me off because of its texture and appearance. 😅 The prices were a bit high and comparable to prices in SF.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Casey McCarthy
Came to Buzz Sushi on Halloween and I have to say this place is great. I ordered the Santa Cruz and the Philadelphia and both rolls were delicious, I was impressed by how fresh everything tasted. The restaurant itself is unique and feels like a place that you can bring friends or just pop in for a quick lunch. I also had a strawberry mochi and it was incredible. They lay the mochi in what I'm assuming is whipped cream and then top it with some sort of sweet sauce/glaze that is incredible, honestly the best mochi I've had. Great food, great service. Definitely recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Canaan Lewin
The food I had here last night was so good, I’m still thinking about it the next morning. The vegan menu was so outstanding and creative, I am really looking forward to coming back to try more. Great service, cute atmosphere. Highly recommend.
My favorite sushi place in town! Fresh, delicious, full of flavor — don’t get me started on their habanero sauce. Do yourself a favor and eat here :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maya
My new favorite sushi place! Everything my family and I have ordered from there has been super yummy…I’m craving some now.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
KDG
Walking the ‘mean streets’ of Santa Cruz, we stumbled into this delightful little sushi spot. Our kids loved the wall art and assortment of knickknacks everywhere. It’s quaint, but charming, flooded with personality. The employee that helped us was super friendly, cordial, and helpful. They have an interesting menu filled with a variety of options! The HoChiro Roll was a standout as it was covered in Hot Cheetos dust and Hot Cheetos.
Keep in mind that seating is limited both indoors and outside, so avoid peak times if you want to be seated quickly.
Grok says this:
Opened about four years ago (around 2021), it’s run by a passionate sushi chef named Tavo, who emphasizes artistic expression through his rolls. The restaurant combines a casual dine-in experience with a market-style to-go section, making it versatile for quick grabs or relaxed meals. It’s celebrated for its inclusivity, offering a wide range of gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, and non-vegan options—including a standout “vegan fish” that’s silky and flavorful, mimicking real seafood without the raw fish concerns. The vibe is eclectic: think Dragon Ball Z-inspired decor mixed with contemporary hippie aesthetics, creating a fun, welcoming atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richard Randall
I've been 4 or 5 times and everything I've had was amazing! The staff are very friendly too. This is my go-to sushi spot in Santa Cruz and is my default recommendation whenever I need to suggest a restaurant. The nagiri and sashimi are my favorites. The veggie menu is also extensive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Quinn McLaughlin
This is insanely delicious, next gen sushi. To top it off the price is more than fair- big rolls with intricate, complex flavors for $15 each. Damn- this place rocks.
Best sushi in Santa Cruz! A mix of flavors in a roll that will have you wanting more. Service is friendly and warm. Atmosphere is funky and unique. We love the new flavors the sushi chef has come up with. Not your average rolls you see and I LOVE they cater a large selection of vegan friendly menu items (YES!)
If you're in the area definitely make it a date night to check out. They open until 9pm which makes it work for our schedule sometimes coming from out of town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I highly recommend the Poki bowl tuna salad !!
My favorite spot to have lunch !!
Friendly service , never disappoints!
Oh and don’t they me started with the mochi icecream !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Took the wife the other day and do not regret trying something new. All the recommendations were on point!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Phenomenal and creative rolls. We had a mix of vegan and fish options and all of them were to die for. Normally I’m left wanting for more with veg rolls but the Valerian Roll blew my mind. Great presentation as well, if only I grabbed a photo before I dug in!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I go here every chance I get when I’m back in town. The food is amazing and they have some of most creative rolls. Highly recommend dropping by.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious rolls and plenty of vegan and gluten free options! Great spot to check out in downtown Santa Cruz
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Everything was great. They even stayed open late for us and let us take our little dog inside. Thanks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I appreciated the large vegetarian/ vegan menu. I ordered the 101 East and Alcatraz rolls, and the Alcatraz was better. The vegan salmon initially threw me off because of its texture and appearance. 😅 The prices were a bit high and comparable to prices in SF.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Came to Buzz Sushi on Halloween and I have to say this place is great. I ordered the Santa Cruz and the Philadelphia and both rolls were delicious, I was impressed by how fresh everything tasted. The restaurant itself is unique and feels like a place that you can bring friends or just pop in for a quick lunch. I also had a strawberry mochi and it was incredible. They lay the mochi in what I'm assuming is whipped cream and then top it with some sort of sweet sauce/glaze that is incredible, honestly the best mochi I've had. Great food, great service. Definitely recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food I had here last night was so good, I’m still thinking about it the next morning. The vegan menu was so outstanding and creative, I am really looking forward to coming back to try more. Great service, cute atmosphere. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
My favorite sushi place in town! Fresh, delicious, full of flavor — don’t get me started on their habanero sauce. Do yourself a favor and eat here :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My new favorite sushi place! Everything my family and I have ordered from there has been super yummy…I’m craving some now.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Walking the ‘mean streets’ of Santa Cruz, we stumbled into this delightful little sushi spot. Our kids loved the wall art and assortment of knickknacks everywhere. It’s quaint, but charming, flooded with personality. The employee that helped us was super friendly, cordial, and helpful. They have an interesting menu filled with a variety of options! The HoChiro Roll was a standout as it was covered in Hot Cheetos dust and Hot Cheetos.
Keep in mind that seating is limited both indoors and outside, so avoid peak times if you want to be seated quickly.
Grok says this:
Opened about four years ago (around 2021), it’s run by a passionate sushi chef named Tavo, who emphasizes artistic expression through his rolls. The restaurant combines a casual dine-in experience with a market-style to-go section, making it versatile for quick grabs or relaxed meals. It’s celebrated for its inclusivity, offering a wide range of gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, and non-vegan options—including a standout “vegan fish” that’s silky and flavorful, mimicking real seafood without the raw fish concerns. The vibe is eclectic: think Dragon Ball Z-inspired decor mixed with contemporary hippie aesthetics, creating a fun, welcoming atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been 4 or 5 times and everything I've had was amazing! The staff are very friendly too. This is my go-to sushi spot in Santa Cruz and is my default recommendation whenever I need to suggest a restaurant. The nagiri and sashimi are my favorites. The veggie menu is also extensive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is insanely delicious, next gen sushi. To top it off the price is more than fair- big rolls with intricate, complex flavors for $15 each. Damn- this place rocks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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