Browse menus, reviews and photos of Vegetarian Restaurants in Santa Cruz.
Breakfast · $$
535 7th Avenue, Santa Cruz
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“My husband and I had a great breakfast I got a breakfast burrito and a frittata. Both were very good and big great food for a great price and the customer service was amazing.”
Mexican · $$
1203 Mission Street, Santa Cruz
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“great service! delicious, authentic Oaxacan food. We will go back!”
Cafe · $
644-670 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
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“Great tacos and great view🏄♀️”
Vegetarian · $
1319 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz
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“It’s always nice to have an abundance of options on a menu, and Pretty Good Advice delivered here. I got one of the vegan breakfast sandwiches and a friend and I shared the Brussels sprouts and the cucumber sides. All good! Updated from previous review on 2026-09-05”
Winery · $$
10 Pine Flat Road, Santa Cruz
“The staff were so lovely and accommodating. We recently visited for a wine opening event where they had great wine and food pairings and lovely live music. The tickets were very fairly priced and the food was great. Even better, they really seemed to appreciate our feedback and our enthusiasm equally. And we were so delighted to have a conversation with the wine maker himself on his favorites, the history of the vineyard, and where they are going. Great time.”
Tapas Bar · $$
233 Cathcart Street, Santa Cruz
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“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.”
Cafe · $$
542 Seabright Avenue, Santa Cruz
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“Every time we drive over from San Jose we eat there.”
Breakfast · $
819 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz
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“Love Zachary‘s I get my vegan plate the tofu scramble by far. I think one of my most favorite. It’s also nice that they do offer dairy free butter for the bread and soy milk for the coffee. That’s a win for me.”
Brewery · $$
820 Swift Street, Santa Cruz
“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”
Breakfast · $$
106 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz
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“Great food, atmosphere all the waiters are nice. Great location.”
Italian · $$
1148 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz
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“Lillian's Italian Kitchen is an absolute treasure! The authentic Italian dishes are made with love, and every bite is a burst of flavor. From the homemade pasta to the rich sauces, you can taste the quality of ingredients. The ambiance is warm and inviting, perfect for a cozy dinner or a special celebration. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, making your dining experience truly memorable. I can't recommend this place enough—definitely a must-visit!”
Seafood · $$
175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
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“Great service, great food”
American · $
2650 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz
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“very good and Shelby s sunny disposition makes it even better. definitely our new favorite place for breakfast.”
Mexican · $
139 Water Street, Santa Cruz
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“their meats are out of this world good. some of the best I've been going to tons of taquerias for years. tacos are legit. burritos are huge and balanced perfectly. my new spot! ORALÉ !!!!”
Mexican · $
1710 Brommer Street, Santa Cruz
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“Hidden gem! Be sure to do their 5-pounder burritos challenge, I thought it's either a typo or I was in Vegas. But it's a real thing, I was shock by the size of it (that's what she said), and If you can eat it in 10 mins then it's free! Also shout out to Jonny what a great guy, 10/10 recommend this place”
Pizza · $
1116 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz
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“My wife and I had a great time. The pizza was awesome! Highly recommend 🍕”
Pubs · $$
841 Almar Avenue, Santa Cruz
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“Good food really good vibe”
Brewery · $
138 Fern Street, Santa Cruz
“Fun place …..also has a taco truck for food.”
Italian · $$
1116 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz
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“This restaurant is amazing. Definitely worth visiting. Small and romantic. And the food..... Fantastic. I visited from out of town, had a late lunch. This is a place worth going to. The staff is warm and welcoming. I would definitely come back.”
Pizza · $$
1100 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz
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“The food was fantastic and the service was on point!”
Brazilian · $$
1410 Mission Street, Santa Cruz
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“We had a very enjoyable brunch at Cafe Brasil… we loved their eggs Benedict and the rancheros! Both were delicious and very satisfying. The place has been around forever and the staff is very friendly and welcoming. Parking is tight, but it’s worth it.”
Breakfast · $
1411 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz
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“Found this gem as a tourist! I got the shrooms breakfast sandwich on their fresh brioche bun - fluffy eggs, melty cheese and mushrooms, so delicious and beautifully made. Cute cozy place with great matcha and coffee too. Yes, mornings get a really long line but it's worth it, the staff is super kind and works insanely fast to get everything out perfect. Will definitely be back every time I'm in town! 🍳”
Poke · $
1121 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz
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“Phenomenal experience here. I 100% recommend. I left feeling nourished and looking forward to returning to try other flavor combos. The food itself, more than 5 stars- made with care and love. The gentleman working was kind and considerate, offering generous portions and beautiful plating. The space was comfortable and perfect for an early dinner. If you don't know what you want to eat, THIS place has the answer. I got a salmon and tuna poke bowl, customizable and delicious. 🙌🙌🙌”
Brewery · $$
1315 Water Street, Santa Cruz
“Food and beer or beer and food Both sooo good, as always 💝🍺🍕”
Italian · $$
21490 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
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“It’s the best, most authentic Italian food restaurant in Santa Cruz, and the ambience is so comfortable and inviting.”
American · $$
1134 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz
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“Great place for mid week date night or to see live music. a Santa Cruz must”
Chinese · $
3150 Portola Drive Suite 5101, Santa Cruz
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“A very delicious but reasonable price Chinese Restaurant. The regional flavor is mainly Cantonese taste that is what we prefer. Recommended.”
Mexican · $
2019 North Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz
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“This is a fantastic neighborhood Mexican restaurant. It is family-owned, and everybody is very friendly and helpful. The food is great! Wonderful dishes like machete taco or the super burritos. They serve wine and beer. We live in the area so we go to either dine in or take home. Always delicious!”
Pizza Takeaway · $
4000 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz
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“Great tasting dough! Fake characters to get to the 25 requirement”
Dumplings · $$
2301A Mission Street, Santa Cruz
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“I cannot recommend Chloe’s Kitchen enough. Fantastic food, exceptional service, and people who clearly care about their customers. Huge shout-out to the employee who went the extra mile for our family... You deserve 10 stars! Here's why! I recently had an incredible experience at Chloe’s Kitchen in Santa Cruz. We placed an order later in the evening and mentioned to the staff that my family and I were planning to have our meal at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. After picking up our food and arriving there, I received a call from the restaurant letting me know they had accidentally left one of our bags behind. What happened next completely blew me away. The staff member immediately offered to bring the missing bag directly to us at the Boardwalk, and she arrived in less than 10 minutes! That level of care and customer service is incredibly rare. She went above and beyond to make sure our family had everything we ordered, and it genuinely turned a small mistake into one of the best customer service experiences I’ve ever had. And to top it all off, the food was absolutely amazing.”
Pizza · $$
800 41st Avenue, Santa Cruz
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“Love the fish and chips along with a new favorite… chicken pozole soup. Need some radish and cabbage to top it off!”
Mexican · $
1053 Water Street, Santa Cruz
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“Where do I begin!? Favorite burrito spot since I was a child. The house sauce is literally the best in the world. I’ve yet to ever find somewhere else that has it. Everytime I come home to visit I go here multiple times. 12/10 Would recommend the pastor burrito it’s my favorite 🤩”
Sushi · $
1005 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz
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“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!”
Thai · $$
1218 Mission Street, Santa Cruz
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“Awesome”
Bakery · $
21513 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
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“Secret's out, kids. Best tamales anywhere. Lots of meat vs masa. Grab some Mexican sour cream while you are there. We've been doing this nearly every trip for years. You won't be disappointed. Will run out on heavy tourist days, so get them 1PM or so.”
Wine Bar · $$
328 Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz
“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!”
American · $$
221 Cathcart Street, Santa Cruz
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“Delicious calamari Great vibes”
Mexican · $
2525 Soquel Drive Ste A, Santa Cruz
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“The Service is great !!! Beef taco is wonderful :) Also they do an American breakfast if you desire.Everything iv had is really good !!!”
Wineries · $$
204 Church Street, Santa Cruz
“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 :)”
Middle Eastern · $$
110 Church Street, Santa Cruz
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“Food is too delicious and everyone is friendly”
Cafe · $
2125 Delaware Avenue, Santa Cruz
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“Great scone mixes - even my BIL now likes scones! Very fast delivery (I live out of state) for mixes. The Lemon Curd is delicious - on top of scones or licked off of a spoon.”
Greek · $
1133 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz
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“Great fresh food and quick friendly service. Had the Beef-Teki combo with a salad & drink. Yum!”
Mediterranean · $
851 41st Ave, Santa Cruz
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“Excellent gyro with lamb and beef. I had a black tea drink with it. Outdoor seating was perfect.”
Thai · $$
353 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz
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“Friendly service and excellent food!”
Hamburger · $
202 Lincoln Street, Santa Cruz
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“We had lunch here yesterday, and we absolutely loved it! The selection of burgers and sandwiches is impressive, with so many delicious options to choose from, as well as a great variety of drinks. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. We really enjoyed our experience and would definitely recommend this place to everyone. We’ll be happy to come back!”
Italian · $$
528 Seabright Avenue, Santa Cruz
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“food, fantastic, service, fantastic, quality, fantastic, you need to experience this place to truly understand how great this place is. thanks Alfredo!!!!”
Bar & Grill · $$
303 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz
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“Love Hindquarter! Been going for many years mostly for dinner/drinks but am now also loving their delicious lunch specials which change daily. You can enjoy lunch specials until dinner menu starts at 4 pm! Deserts are great and the 3 berry cobbler with vanilla icecream is incredible! Highly recommend!”
Vegan · $
725 Front St, Santa Cruz
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“The food was absolutely incredible! I’ll definitely be back!!!”
Bakery · $
303 Potrero Street Ste 40A, Santa Cruz
“During our 2 night mini vacation in Monterey this week, Feb 2 & 3, 2023, we bought a package of these cookies from a liquor store, on Lighthouse Avenue and now consider them to be our all-time favorite cookie.”
Turkish · $
113 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz
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“Traveling with friends and found this amazing please. The food is fresh with amazing flavors. A definite “must try” restaurant”
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