Order the best American near Santa Cruz, CA
Best American Restaurants Nearby in Santa Cruz
The Water Street Grill
4.3
(2k+)$0 delivery fee • 0.9 mi • 24 min
"Food is fabulous. I have had their NY steak - several times - and they knock this one out of the park! Cooked to perfection- full of flavor-- mashed potatoes are just as good -- even the asparagus is fantastic-- crazy good food. I just love this place-- Bravo Water Street! "
"Ordered the Gouda Burger and added bacon. As soon as I opened it I was not impressed. The fries are basic, frozen fries. The burger had no condiments or lettuce on it. Sautéed mushrooms apparently means 3 mushroom slices, and the bacon I paid $5 to add definitely had been sitting around for a few hours and was pretty oily, tough, and sparse. Definitely not worth the money. "
Chicken Picatta
Chicken Breast cutlets, tossed in flour, browned and served with a sauce of butter, lemon juice, capers and white wine. Served with asparagus and mashed potatoes.
$27.14
New York Strip Steak
Our 12 oz. well marbled, full-bodied with intense flavor New York Certified Angus beef steak served with choice of creamy, mouthwatering homemade mashed potatoes or homemade oven roasted Red Rosemary Potatoes and delicious tender, sweet asparagus. Choose side of Herb Garlic Butter or Blue Cheese Butter. Add-on Steak Toppers available.
$33.71
Grilled Wild Salmon
Salmon served with mashed potatoes, asparagus and side of lemon butter.
$28.9
Skirt Steak
Tender, abundantly marbled Skirt Steak with buttery richness comes with a choice of creamy, mouthwatering homemade mashed potatoes or tender, homemade oven roasted Red Rosemary Potatoes. Served with either Herb Garlic Butter or Blue Cheese Butter and delicious, crisp-tender broccoli. Add-on Steak Toppers available.
$36.47
Panda Express
4.5
(13k+)$0 delivery fee • 4.6 mi • 40 min
"The Bowl I ordered was delicious! The mixed greens were nice n crunchy, chow mein was soft and a nice combination with the orange chicken which, we all know the orange chicken.
And the Hot & Sour Soup nice and hot! "
"I swear you guys put something magic in this honey walnut shrimp. Always huge plates, and love the fresh greens to balance out the noodles and sweet n' salty goodness. My go to is a Bigger Plate with honey walnut shrimp and sesame honey chicken with chow mein and Super Greens!"
Plate
Any 1 Side & 2 Entrees
$13.08
Bigger Plate
Any 1 Side & 3 Entrees
$15.34
Bowl
Any 1 Side & 1 Entree
$10.77
Cream Cheese Rangoon
20oz bottle
$3.6
Wingstop
4.5
(6k+)$0 delivery fee • 1.3 mi • 28 min
"So yummy, the chicken sandwiches were good, however for the wings,the best were the spicy Korean wings and the lemon pepper wings, the spicey honey didn't have much spice and the parmesan garlic was kind of rich. Overall though very good for the deal! 4/5"
"The wings are amazing as always but the fries are barely cooked. And I asked them for extra well done. This has happened a few times but they are still delicious. Just would like my fries crispy and not floppy. "
Boneless Meal Deal
Comes with 20 Boneless Wings in your choice of 4 flavors, with a large fry and 2 dips. (Feeds 2-3)
$22.85
10 Wings
10 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors. (Dip not included)
$18.77
10 pc Wing Combo
10 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors, regular fries or veggie sticks, 1 dip and a 20oz drink
$25.62
6 pc Wing Combo
6 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors, regular fries or veggie sticks, 1 dip and a 20oz drink
$20.62
Chili's Grill & Bar
4.2
(10k+)$0 delivery fee • 5.0 mi • 45 min
"My sirloin was outstanding. I get double veggies and they are always delicious! The packaging was fantastic as well and I love that my food always arrives clean with no spillage."
"The Santa Fe Salad that I received does not look anything like the photo, they have used red lettuce and I can't eat red lettuce and the photo does not have any red lettuce in it. I have to pick out the red leaf lettuce and am not left with much. The dressing is way too spicy also. Pure disappointment, if I would have known I would have certainly ordered something different. $20.00 down the drain."
Triple Dipper®
Select three appetizers and enjoy! Served with dipping sauces.
$21.28
Oldtimer® Burger W/ Cheese
Brewed tea, lemonade and fountain drinks
$17.16
Beverages
4 mini burgers with bacon, American cheese, sauteed onions, house-made ranch. Served with fries (add 420 cal).
$4
Big Mouth® Bites
Chicken tenders served with white cheddar mac & cheese (260 cal), fries (420 cal), and 2 dipping sauces.
$18.68
Jack in the Box
4.3
(700+)$0 delivery fee • 7.3 mi • 40 min
Farther away
20% off on $20+
"This Jbox is far superior than the one in Santa Cruz. Always fresh. Rat meat tacos are the best!😎👊"
"I really need to stop trying the food here over & over, hoping it will go back to even a tiny fraction of edible & even good again. The insane prices for any burger here alone is hard to justify for fast food, but when the meat is severely rubbery, burnt to hell, somehow devoid of flavor, my bun was awful, stale, rock hard - there is no way it's brioche. imo misrepresentation of their products it's a joke. We can find better food at real restaurants, costing half the price, tasting better in every way, & the quality between the two is so drastic. (even frozen ones!)
curly fries still the best + these Pumpkin Spice Mini Churros are ridiculously delicious. Interesting the juxtaposition between those & the burger 🤷🏻♂️
if they weren't one of the only options here after 10pm, I wouldn't have bothered. Would not order again in the future.
somehow got 3 bags of the churros. swear I only ordered 2, so if I got 1 free somehow, that's cool at least ig (but the burger price ruins it)"
Build Your Own Munchie Meal
Pick between 1 of 4 different entrees, 2 sides and a drink to create your own Munchie Meal. We believe in the freedom of choice. 2010 calories.
$16.98
Mini Churros
Bite-sized Mini Churros dusted with cinnamon sugar. Perfect for sharing, with yourself. 350 calories.
$3.39
Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger™ Combo
2x 100% beef seasoned as it grills, hickory smoked bacon, melty American & Swiss style cheese, ketchup, mustard & mayo on a buttery bun plus fries & drink. 2510 calories.
$16.95
8pc Chicken Nuggets
Some days call for strips, others for a sandwich, and others for warm, tender chicken nuggets like these. In other words: we got you. 380 calories.
$6.24
Sourdough & Co.
4.7
(500+)$0 delivery fee • 1.3 mi • 32 min
"Wow. I got 2 for the price of 1. They showed up warm and soft. Here is the second one for pasta dinner"
"The Southwest Chicken Salad is great but not quite enough dressing to coat all the greens. And the sandwich we ordered literally had two slices of turkey on it , my husband had to add extra meat from home to make it an actual sandwich. Mac&cheese was solid but almost 10.00 for a small."
#3 Turkey
Gourmet Turkey Breast with Pesto Aioli spread. Allergens: Gluten, egg, dairy.
$15.95
#13 Garlic Pesto Turkey
Chocolate Chip, Lemon Cooler, Oatmeal, Macadamianut & White Chocolate
$16.62
Cookies
Thinly SLICED ROAST BEEF, HOUSE SPREAD, SWISS CHEESE & ALL-NATURAL AU JUS. SERVED HOT. Allergens: Gluten, egg, dairy.
$4.03
French Dip
Served Daily. Allergens: Gluten, Shellfish, Egg, Dairy.
$19.29
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
4.8
(4k+)$0 delivery fee • 2.2 mi • 35 min
"L&L is always my go to. Best Hawaiian food in Santa Cruz. The chicken katsu and kahlua pork are sooo good. Prices are excellent for how much food you get. Ingredients are fresh and delicious. I'll be ordering again!"
"This place is bomb! Food is authentic and portions very generous. The 6PCS of Fried Shrimp were freshhh and you could tell, the side sauce: delish! Chicken katsu on point and bbq beef very tasty! Definitely recommend a combination plate. And the BBQ Chicken Musubi good as well."
Chicken Katsu
Enjoy a piece of tender boneless chicken that is deep-fried in a crispy panko crust. Served with our piquant katsu sauce for dipping and rice and macaroni salad, or your choice of sides. A best-seller and a crowd-pleaser!
$15.18
Spam Musubi
A classic Hawaiian snack, made with a slice of grilled spam on top of a block of rice, wrapped in nori seaweed.
$3.99
BBQ Chicken
Sink your teeth into a piece of grilled boneless chicken that is marinated in our tangy, Hawaii-inspired barbecue sauce12. Served with rice and macaroni salad, or your choice of sides. A classic and popular dish that will make you feel like you’re in paradise!
$15.18
BBQ Mix
Enjoy a trio of tender and juicy meats grilled to perfection with our signature barbecue sauce. This dish features succulent beef, chicken, and short ribs, served with rice and macaroni salad, or your choice of sides. A true Hawaiian feast for your taste buds!
$18.35
Mission St. BBQ
4.7
(3k+)$0 delivery fee • 1.0 mi • 26 min
"I absolutely loved the cobbler and 2 lbs of brisket fed 4 people and all of them were so full and if you order the heat at home Berry Cobbler they will fully freeze the ice cream so it stays frozen the whole way! The brisket was comparable to heaven and it was so tender and fatty but the non fat part was very lean but atill very flavorful, the flavor is balanced throughout the entire slice, the mac and cheese was so creamy and stayed warm through the whole car ride the coleslaw was a perfect balance of flavor and crunch. 11/10 stars would recommend"
"Wish I could give a better review. We normally love Mission St BBQ but tonight was a miss. The brisket was cut super thick with a ton of fat, and a very small portion compared to what you would get in person. Definitely not worth $23. The kid's meal was horribly burnt and I had to cut around a ton of char just to get to edible meat for them. The restaurant also gave us a potato salad side instead of mac and cheese, which was very clearly on the receipt. Please do better with to-go meals!"
Two Meat Meal
Meals are served with your choice of two sides and bread.
$29.17
Tri Tip Sandwich
Hand cut smoked tri-tip. Served with your choice of side.
$20.52
Brisket Sandwich
Hand cut smoked beef brisket. Served with your choice of side.
$20.27
Mac and Cheese
Creamy mac & cheese. 5 ounce portion.
$7.98
McDonald's
4.4
(13k+)$0 delivery fee • 0.8 mi • 19 min
"This location is always consistent with quality. Only tiny things like they forgot they straw and I requested no salt on fries and they came with salt. Not big issues at all"
"I purposely ordered a lot of wxtra condiments for my picky eaters age 1,3,5,7. Not only did I not receive the extra ones, I didn't even receive the ones you select with the meal. Though it may seem trivial to some, it makes meal time exceptionally difficult for me as a single parent, especially when I paid for it."
10 pc. Chicken McNuggets®
Tender, juicy Chicken McNuggets with your favorite dipping sauces.
$6.56
McChicken®
It’s a classic for a reason. Savor the satisfying crunch of our juicy chicken patty, topped with shredded lettuce and just the right amount of creamy mayonnaise, all served on a perfectly toasted bun.
$4.41
2 Cheeseburger Meal
2 simple, satisfying classic McDonald’s Cheeseburgers, served with our World Famous Fries® and your choice of a medium McDonald’s soft drink.
$13.14
Double Cheeseburger
Two 100% pure all beef patties seasoned with just a pinch of salt and pepper. Topped with tangy pickles, chopped onions, ketchup, mustard, and two melty American cheese slices. Wondering what is the difference between McDouble and Double Cheeseburger? It's the extra slice of American cheese in the Double Cheeseburger.
$5.04
Denny's
4.0
(5k+)$0 delivery fee • 1.3 mi • 32 min
"This is lowkey one of the best spots in Santa Cruz! Cheap but really good food. Good kitchen! "
"The "mashed potatoes and gravy" were both practically liquid. Besides that they were very salty. The fish was hardly seasoned. And the zucchini was thinly sliced and burnt. Everything arrived cold, but I'm not sure whose fault that is. I only ordered here because most restaurants are closed late at night today. I won't make the mistake of ordering from Denny's again. "
Build Your Own Grand Slam®
Contains egg, dairy, soybeans, wheat, & gluten; may contain tree nuts & sesame. Pick any four items and make it your own.
$17.66
Hash Browns
Side of hash browns
$4.73
French Toast Slam®
Don't miss this fan-favorite Slam with three slices of brioche French toast topped with powdered sugar. Served with two eggs* made your way, two Applewood-smoked bacon strips and two all-pork sausage links.
$17.17
All-American Slam®
Contains egg, dairy, soybeans, wheat, & gluten; may contain tree nuts & sesame. Nothing says home like three scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese, two Applewood-Smoked bacon strips, two all-pork sausage links, crispy hash browns, and white toast.
$17.26
Capitola Diner
4.4
(500+)$0 delivery fee • 4.9 mi • 46 min
"-Shrimp scampi pasta first Ive ever loved. Clean shrimp.Those from other places ive had have butter lemony dry nasty shrimp flavor this one doesn't!! its creamy but pic dont do justice. Added mushroom even better if you leave the capers even tho I don't like them but the flavor they add is impeccable.
-turkey bacon melt instead of turkey got with a chicken parm + added avo n chili peper
- veggie egg white (asked for) omelet as a scramble w spinach super amazing with diet restrictions just called for all my adjustments added an extra item ask for them not send to pay for the replacements
-veggie omelet (egg white)
- 2 crepe so good they have Nutella w strawberry +bannana
Everything was amazing
10/10 cant wait to try more "
"Shout Out to Cindy and her team. The dinners are one of the best ribs I ever had...so tender literally falling off the bone. Salmon anything I can say would take away from how juicy,tender, and delicious it was...Cornbread? Nah Nah. Vanilla Cake. !!!"
French Toast Combo
Add fresh strawberries for an additional charge.
$19.26
Classic BLT
Bacon, lettuce and tomato
$21.23
Club Sandwich
Sliced turkey breast, lettuce tomato, onion, cheddar and jack
$24.04
Monterey Burger
One third angus beef with bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, pickle, jack and 1000 island.
$26.29
Taco Bell
4.4
(12k+)$0 delivery fee • 0.8 mi • 23 min
"so so so obsessed with the nacho Nacho Fries, the large is a good deal but only comes with one nacho cheese sauce so get an extra if you can. also, love that I can make Crunchy Tacos into a vegetarian meal by replacing the meat with beans"
"Food was still hot and absolutely delicious. Their new street chalupas are even better with cantina chicken. Their cheaper Cheesy Melt Grilled Steak Burrito is also a good size valhe. And you absolutely can never go wrong with a Cheesy Roll Up. Thank you Taco Bell"
Crunchwrap Supreme®
A warm flour tortilla filled with seasoned beef, warm Nacho Cheese sauce, a crispy tostada shell, lettuce, diced tomatoes, and reduced-fat sour cream folded into our signature Crunchwrap form and grilled to go (530 cal.)
$7.17
Bean Burrito
A warm flour tortilla filled with refried beans, Red Sauce, diced onions, and shredded cheddar cheese. Item is lacto-ovo, allowing for dairy & egg consumption. Preparation methods may lead to cross contact with meat. See ta.co for full details. (360 cal.)
$3.17
Chicken Quesadilla
A large flour tortilla filled with a blend of mozzarella, pepperjack, and cheddar cheeses, grilled, marinated all-white-meat chicken, Creamy Jalapeño sauce, and grilled to perfection. (490 cal.)
$7.27
Beefy 5-Layer Burrito
A warm flour tortilla filled with seasoned beef, refried beans, reduced-fat sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese with a layer of warm Nacho Cheese sauce wrapped around it. (490 cal.)
$5.45
Ike's Love & Sandwiches
4.7
(7k+)$0 delivery fee • 1.1 mi • 23 min
20% off on $10+
"That was the worst sandwich I've ever had. I love Ike's but wow. The 111. MENAGE A TROIS is usually bomb but I'm let down this time. The chicken was nasty, bread stale and soggy, and the lettuce was brown. $15 for that is a joke "
"This was a wow sandwich! I haven't been this mind-blown by food in ages! The flavours and textures, the sauce..even wrapped with care! Absolutely delicious!"
Zapp's Chips
Your choice of Zapp's chips. Made with peanut oil. [220-230 cal]
$3.74
34. THE HUNTER PENCE
Turkey, Bacon, Avocado, BBQ Sauce, Honey Mustard, Swiss, Cheddar, Pepper Jack. [1570 cal]
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat, Soy.
$21.53
111. MENAGE A TROIS
Chicken (Halal), Honey Mustard, BBQ Sauce, Real Honey, Pepper Jack, Swiss, Cheddar. [1610 cal]
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat, Soy.
$19.37
18. MATT CAIN
Turkey, Roast Beef, Salami (Beef), Godfather Sauce, Provolone. [1350 cal]
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat, Soy.
$19.48
Taqueria Vallarta
4.6
(3k+)$0 delivery fee • 0.7 mi • 22 min
"Taqueria Vallarta is the best Mexican restaurant in all of Santa Cruz. I grew up eating at their many locations and have always had tasty, flavorful meals. The portions are always right, and you can't beat their prices. I love their burritos, tacos, tortas, quesabirrias, and their agua de horchata. Breakfast Burrito"
"for the super nachos was disappointed about the amount of shrimp, I paid for extra, it was doused in refried beans,sub par, this
place is very inconsistent with it whether or not they get it right, I have an avocado allergy, and there has been a lot of times where they did not follow avocado on the side request"
Super Burrito
A true feast in every bite! Your choice of tender meat, fluffy rice, savory beans, creamy guacamole, melted cheese, sour cream, and zesty salsa, all wrapped up in a warm tortilla for the ultimate burrito experience.
$18.55
Tacos
Classic and irresistible! Soft tortillas filled with your choice of meat, fresh cilantro, diced onions, and a splash of salsa to bring it all together. Simple, yet perfect.
$5.8
Regular Burrito
Simple yet satisfying, this burrito is filled with your choice of succulent meat, perfectly cooked rice, beans, and a splash of salsa for that fresh, bold flavor.
$15.47
Bean Burrito
Indulge in a warm tortilla packed with perfectly seasoned rice, creamy beans, and melted cheese, creating a rich, savory bite with every taste.
$11.31
KFC
4.6
(7k+)$0 delivery fee • 4.7 mi • 35 min
"Great family dinner. We loved the presentation of all items together and yet separated. Beautiful and delicious.
And everyone knows KFC cole slaw is the best anywhere!"
"Oh my gosh! I just had chemo therapy and wanted some Mac n cheese and got some chicken tenders aswell. The flavor was beautiful and the freshness was perfect and not too moist and not dry. Utterly delicious and perfect!! Great size and def my new favorite!"
3 pc. Chicken Big Box Meal
Order online and enjoy 3 pieces of our world-famous fried chicken in your KFC recipe of choice. Includes your choice of 2 sides, a buttery biscuit, and a medium drink.
Cal.: 380-2340
$16.32
Mac & Cheese
Elbow macaroni covered in a rich, creamy cheddar cheese sauce.
Cal.: 140-540
$5.38
Famous Bowl
Mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, chicken nuggets and a 3-cheese blend for a savory comfort meal.
Cal.: 590
$7.52
8 pc. Nuggets
8 juicy, hand-breaded Original Recipe chicken nuggets.
Cal.: 360-530
$6.39
Santa Cruz Diner
4.3
(3k+)$0 delivery fee • 0.9 mi • 26 min
"The delivered food (chicken fried steak dinner w/salad, and beef pho w/fixings) tastes just as delicious as if we were sitting there getting it at the table while chatting with the fun servers we have seen over the years. Eating some of our favorites in the comfort of our home is the bonus! This was a repeat delivery (other time: Humdinger burger and fish n chips). Yum!! Always so good, hot, and with all the extras including utensils. We're locals. Our orders are consistently good, delivered on time or early and good price points. Thanks as always, SCD! Til next time!"
"The noodles themselves are thicker than I usually get in pho but add a unique texture to the ensemble. And I would've liked twice the meat. The broth is savory and has good flavor.
The Vietnamese Pho noodle soup is overall tasty and a good sized portion for the price."
Country Fried Steak BKFST
served with 2 eggs, hash browns, biscuit and country gravy
$22.74
Build Your Own Omelette (3 items)
choice any three
$20.56
Biscuit and Gravy (1)
bacon, avocado, monterey jack
$6.77
Pancake special
sausage patty and eggs on a biscuit smothered in country gravy
$18.89
Burger King
4.2
(4k+)$0 delivery fee • 1.2 mi • 26 min
"wow the Frozen Cotton Candy Cloud is to die for mixed with vodka and its the perfect mixed drink. Nostalgia eating from Burger King everytime. Plus, the perfect amountpf pickles. Love you"
"I order the BBQ Brisket Whopper® very frequently and it almost never has the brisket. This causes people to leave out the brisket and not inform me or I've even received completely different sandwiches. I love Burger King and I'm so sad this keeps happening. Maybe if you could put an out of stock message or on the item itself or at least tell the dasher."
Original Chicken Sandwich
Lightly breaded chicken topped with crisp lettuce and creamy mayonnaise on a sesame seed bun.
$7.22
Double Cheeseburger
Two flame-grilled patties–for a 1/4 lb* of beef–with melted American cheese, crunchy pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun. *Weight based on pre-cooked patty.
$4.84
Whopper
America's Favorite Burger*, The Whopper Sandwich is a ¼ lb** of flame-grilled beef with juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, ketchup, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a toasted sesame seed bun.
**Weight based on pre-cooked patty.
*Based on May 2023 nationwide survey of 4,014 adults 18 or older.
$9.85
8 Pc. Chicken Fries
Breaded, crispy white meat chicken perfect for dipping in any of our delicious dipping sauces.
$5.4
Chipotle Mexican Grill
4.2
(14k+)$0 delivery fee • 0.9 mi • 23 min
"I rather not to give any star. I paid over 20 dollars for a burrito bowl only with three pieces of chicken meat, under cooked rice and little beans and little cheese, the whole amount of food doesn't even fill one third of the bowl. What a horrible food experience. "
"We got 14 kids meals they amazingly delivered. Thank you to the amazing workers who always keep the food fresh and with such high quality. The portions are great and the Taste is amazing! I would order again!"
Burrito Bowl
Your choice of freshly grilled meat or sofritas served in a delicious bowl with rice, beans, or fajita veggies, and topped with guac, salsa, queso blanco, sour cream or cheese.
$16.71
Burrito
Your choice of freshly grilled meat or sofritas wrapped in a warm flour tortilla with rice, beans, or fajita veggies, and topped with guac, salsa, queso blanco, sour cream or cheese.
$16.47
Chips
Cheese in a Flour Tortilla with your choice of meat, sofritas or fajita veggies and three included sides.
$2.73
Quesadilla
Your choice of freshly grilled meat, sofritas, or guacamole, and up to five toppings served in a soft or hard-shell tortilla.
$15.83
Pupuseria Santa Cruz
4.6
(200+)$0 delivery fee • 0.9 mi • 29 min
Wallet-Friendly
"The filling is delicious, spread evenly, and not spilling. The salsa rojas is incredible, only feedback would be to provide a bit more."
"Pupusas are pretty good. They forgot my beans but the plantains were perfect and iloved the sauce that came with them."
Beans and Cheese Pupusa
Fresh corn tortilla filled with refried beans and white cheese.
$5.48
Revueltas Pupusa - Mixed
Fresh Corn tortilla filled with ground pork, refried beans and white cheese.
$5.34
Chicharron and Cheese Pupusa
Fresh corn tortilla full with ground pork and white cheese.
$5.49
Chicken and Cheese Pupusa
Fresh Corn tortilla filled with chicken and white cheese.
$5.46
IHOP
4.4
(4k+)$0 delivery fee • 5.2 mi • 47 min
"10/10 the times that it's open are great and when my family had a dentist appointment and couldnt chew on hard items they accomodated and went above and beyond to provide my family with hospitality and great tasting breakfast food. I highly recommend trying out the Mexican Tres Leches Pancakes as they taste phenomenal!"
"It was the best omelette I've ever had in my 72 years thank you very much. I couldn't eat it all."
Breakfast Sampler
Two eggs* your way, 2 custom cured hickory-smoked bacon strips, 2 pork sausage links, 2 thick-cut pieces of ham, golden hash browns & 2 fluffy buttermilk pancakes.
$22.33
Big Steak Omelette
Seasoned shredded potato, cooked to golden brown crispy perfection. gluten-friendly
$22.16
Spinach & Mushroom Omelette
Gluten-friendly
$20.87
Hickory-Smoked Bacon Strips
Choice of any 2 same-flavored pancakes, served with 2 eggs* your way, 2 custom-cured hickory-smoked bacon strips or 2 pork sausage links & golden hash browns.
$7.55
Betty Burgers
4.5
(1k+)$0 delivery fee • 1.6 mi • 28 min
"Hayden is the wonderful Manager at Betty Burgers 🍔 in Santa Cruz!!! I order these hand-squeezed Lemonades 🍋 a few times a week and they taste as fresh as lemons on a tree!!! I highly recommend Betty Burgers on Seabright Ave in Santa Cruz 🌊!"
"Two burgers, a large fry, and a shake - $70. Was moving all weekend, too tired to cook. Milady wanted a nice burger, so we indulged. Absolutely no world where these burgers are worth $20 each. "Crispy" fries were limp and soggy. Ranch tasted straight out of a middle school cafeteria. Doesnt accept Dash Pass. Prices are inflated through the app. I get it man, restaurant margins are tough and DD doesn't help. Still. First and last time ordering Betty's - absolute rip off. Turkish coffee shake was pretty good. "
Basic Betty
1/3 lb. burger patty with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles and Betty's secret lube
$15.09
12oz Shake
Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, thin mint, dirty paws, cake batter, milk & cookies, monkey business, turkish coffee.
$7.31
Big Betty
1/2 lb. burger patty with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles and Betty's secret lube
$16.46
50/50 Crispy Fries 'n' Onion Rings
Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, thin mint, dirty paws, cake batter, milk & cookies, monkey business, turkish coffee.
$7.4
sushi mori
4.5
(500+)$0 delivery fee • 0.5 mi • 25 min
"Pros: Food was good and tasty! Cons: Take out bag had no utensils, portions were medium for take out, and parking was tough. Will try the parking lot across the street next time and actually try the "all you can eat" dine in option. Yep, I'd go back. "
"great affordable teriyaki bowls, yummy crispy tempura, really flavorful miso soup, good sushi, and open somewhat late!"
Miso Soup
In: crab meat & avocado. Top: deep fried crawfish tails, eel sauce, spicy mayo & chili oil.
$3.85
Bento Box
Steamed and served with salt.
$18.21
Popcorn Lobster Roll
Spicy.
$16.63
Gyoza 6 Pieces
In: crab meat, tempura shrimp & avocado. Top: eel, avocado & eel sauce.
$9.94
Veg On The Edge
4.7
(800+)$0 delivery fee • 0.4 mi • 24 min
"The obe eugsi has been a favorite comfort food for years. I am writing this review over a year since I've had it last, as I moved away, and I am craving it & missing it. Flavorful & comforting & hearty & fresh. The owner was so kind when I would order from here regularly as well. Everyone has always packed my orders with care & I feel like the food is made with care as well. I miss this food a lot & think of it often! Definitely try it you want vegan & gf options for comforting healthy food. Also! Good portions, 1 order of eugsi with rice can be 2 meals."
"Obe Ata was excellent. It was seasoned perfectly. Peppered plantains were succulent and the Kale salad was fresh and had a nice light dressing. Enjoyed it all and look forward to trying the other soups."
Obe Egusi - Pumpkin Seed Stew (gf)
Slow cooked pumpkin seed stew, rice & veggies
$15.53
Obe Epa - Peanut Stew (gf)
Peanut & sweet potato stew, rice & veggies
$15.69
Suya Burger (g bun)
Beyond Burger, lettuce, spicy shiitake, vegan cheddar, tomato, vegan mayo
$15.66
Tofu Scramble Wrap (g)
Wheat tortilla, roasted red potato, roasted tofu scramble, veggie blend, sweet relish, harissa and pumpkin seed sauce
$12.12
Pizza My Heart
4.7
(18k+)$0 delivery fee • 0.3 mi • 29 min
"The pizzas are solid, assuming they arrive well cared for. Lotta pizza places out there but pizza my heart has some amazing choices in addition to traditional options. The crust is solid and the ingredients are good, can't say I've ever had a bad pizza from here."
"I thought they were a little expensive at first, but then the boxes got to me and I realized the portions were a bit larger than I had expected. Both the pizza and breadsticks are quite good, and the pesto Ranch dipping sauce is genuinely excellent."
Cheese Pizza or Create Your Own
Delicious as is, or choose your own toppings
$25.83
Old-School Pepperoni Pizza
Artisan pepperoni you can feel good about. It's nitrate and nitrite free. A Santa Cruz surfer's favorite.
$26.27
Old-School Pepperoni Slice
Delicious cupping pepperoni with lots of cheese on hand-tossed crust
$5.75
Pesto Slice
Pesto made with basil, garlic, parmesan and almonds
$5.8
Ferrell’s Donuts Mission St.
4.7
(1k+)$0 delivery fee • 1.4 mi • 28 min
"I love donuts. I'm also from the Bronx. Those two things may not mean much to anyone in the Santa Cruz area, but if it happens to help someone - dope. Ferrell's Donuts are BY FAR my favorite donuts in Santa Cruz County - period. And I just moved here and happen to live down the street! The GLAZED DONUT are LIFE!!! And if you like glazed filled donuts - their 1/2 Dozen Filled Holes
are basically glazed filled donuts - they are HUGE. My favorite are the CUSTARD and RASBERRY. So that's your starting point.
CUSTOMER SERVICE - every box, every time, they send a note to me - and maybe even an extra something dependingon the time of day ;) I won't share too much 'cuz that's my thing - thank you @Ferrell'sDonuts!!!!! You bring me joy! Let me go put my order in ;) Heart, Jess"
"Sausage, Egg, Cheese & Jalapeño Ham, Cheese & Jalapeño, the stuffed croissants left a little to be desired (don't get me wrong, the croissant part was buttery and delicious) the filling was just so-so. BUT all the donuts were perfect 😋 exactly what my family and I wanted! They even threw in a few donut holes (also delicious)!! Very prompt delivery and they even left a sweet note on the box! love love love Ferrell's 9/10 would recommend!! My daughter and I order at least once every time we come to Santa Cruz 🥰"
Dozen Donut Holes (Glazed)
Twelve raised donut holes topped with glaze.
$5.57
Raised Chocolate Donut
A raised donut topped with chocolate frosting.
$3.19
Raised Glazed Donut
A raised donut topped with glaze.
$3.19
Apple Fritter
A raised donut topped with strawberry frosting and sprinkles.
$5
Jack's Hamburgers
4.7
(9k+)$0 delivery fee • 0.2 mi • 23 min
"Double Cheeseburger with Basket Fries and the Cheeseburger with Basket Fries are always me and my families go to orders. Why? Because they offer the best quality taste and bang for buck in the entirety of Santa Cruz, CA. The humble cooks have a real passion for putting smiles on your face through their amazing tasting burgers! If you are ever in Santa Cruz PLEASE GIVE IT A TRY !"
"Fantastic burger and by far the best in downtown SC, dare I say best in all county? It was perfect, exactly how I wanted with all my little tweaks too. 10/10!
Oh, and just a heads up, their milkshakes are generous. We got the large thinking it might be at Best 20 ounces to share, and this thing was like half a gallon. Think super super big gulp size. it definitely was super sized."
Cheese Burger
Comes with Jack's Special Sauce, Cheese, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Pickles & Onions
$11.77
Bacon Cheeseburger
Comes with Jack's Special Sauce, Bacon Slices, Cheese, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Pickles & Onions
$14.05
Double Cheese Burger
Double Patty, Comes with Jack's Special Sauce, Cheese, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Pickles & Onions
$14.23
Diablo Burger (The Works)
Cripsy, Golden-Brown Chicken Tenders.
$14.88
The Tortilla Shack
4.7
(1k+)$0 delivery fee • 2.9 mi • 42 min
"Everything is fresh and amazing! The tortillas are even pressed to order. All the ingredients taste clean and natural nothing artificial. Give them a try you will not be disappointed. Out of all the burritos I've had around town they are the best!"
"I am addicted to the veggie Burrito with my Spanish rice, black beans, my fav salsa, pico, cilantro & onion and the jalapeño crema. It is huge, definitely good for two meals, unless you are super hungry, then it's perfect. The churro fries are sugary and divine too. Staff is friendly and helpful. That is a big plus for me."
Burrito Bowl
build your own
$18.91
Burrito
build your own
$18.53
Churro Fries
white tortilla, spanish rice, chicken, green chile sauce,
tomatillo sauce, crushed tortilla chips, corn salsa, shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, crema
$5.75
Chicken Enchilada Burrito
freshly made chips, queso blanco, with your choice of toppings
$16.86
Carl's Jr.
4.4
(1k+)$0 delivery fee • 7.4 mi • 38 min
Farther away
"The taste of the nuggets was hard and dry and overcooked"
"The cheeseburger patties were so dry. As dry as the Sahara. Would not order again."
Hand-Scooped Ice-Cream Shakes™
Creamy, hand-scooped ice cream blended with real milk and topped with Whipped Topping. Available in Oreo, Chocolate, Vanilla, or Strawberry.
$7.06
Fried Zucchini
Crispy bites of breaded zucchini. Served with House dressing.
$6.08
Soft Drink
Choose from a variety of ice-cold Coca-Cola® fountain beverages.
$4.76
Double Western Bacon Cheeseburger® Combo
Two charbroiled all-beef patties, two strips of Cherrywood bacon, two slices of melted American cheese, crispy onion rings and tangy BBQ Sauce on a seeded bun. Served with Fries and a Beverage.
$22.72
Domino's
4.4
(300+)$0 delivery fee • 0.9 mi • 34 min
Build Your Pizza
A custom pizza made to order. Choose from any of our delicious crust styles, including Handmade Pan.
$24.78
Ultimate Pepperoni
Two layers of pepperoni sandwiched between provolone, Parmesan-Asiago and cheese made with 100% real mozzarella then sprinkled with oregano.
$22.72
MeatZZa
Pepperoni, ham, Italian sausage and beef, all sandwiched between two layers of provolone and cheese made with 100% real mozzarella.
$22.73
ExtravaganZZa
Pepperoni, ham, Italian sausage, beef, fresh onions, fresh green peppers, fresh mushrooms and black olives, all sandwiched between two layers of provolone and cheese made with 100% real mozzarella.
$22.36
Subway
4.4
(1k+)$0 delivery fee • 0.8 mi • 28 min
"My sandwhich was really good but there was a rip in my chip bag I noticed it after eating it I hope it wasn't tampered"
"in person at Subway they put on lots of ingredients. when delivery is asked for, Subway skips on the ingredients."
Oven-Roasted Turkey
Oven-roasted Turkey, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & mayo served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$12.67
Spicy Italian
Spicy Pepperoni, Genoa salami, provolone cheese, jalapenos, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & mayo served on our freshly baked Artisan bread.
$13.03
Tuna
100% wild caught Tuna salad, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & onions served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$13.02
Dr Pepper®
A signature blend of 23 flavors makes every sip of Dr Pepper® truly unique
$3.55
Dairy Queen
4.5
(1k+)$0 delivery fee • 4.9 mi • 37 min
"Backyard Bacon Ranch Burger is the best Berger I've had in years. Stayed together
Tastedgreat Fries good soda was a soda.
Plan to reorder soon. Yum!"
"I bought a medium OREO® BLIZZARD® Treat . when I got it the cup was hardly full. it was so strange. I think they hardly put any ice cream in and then what they did melted. There were not very many areas either. very disappointing."
Chicken Strip Baskets
A DQ® signature! Choice of 4 or 6 100% all-tenderloin white meat chicken strips. Served with crispy fries, Texas toast, and your choice of dipping sauce, such as our delicious country gravy.
$17.36
OREO® BLIZZARD® Treat
OREO® cookie pieces blended with world-famous vanilla soft serve to Blizzard® Perfection.
$10.83
REESE'S® Peanut Butter Cup BLIZZARD® Treat
REESE'S® Peanut Butter Cups® blended with world-famous vanilla soft serve to Blizzard® Perfection.
$11.23
Mint OREO® BLIZZARD® Treat
OREO® cookie pieces and creme de menthe blended with our world-famous soft serve to Blizzard® perfection.
$10.91
Laughing Monk Brewing
4.6
(400+)$0 delivery fee • 6.2 mi • 51 min
"My son is obsessed with the pretzel and the garden bowl is so good! I always add chicken. Great flavor and super filling."
"Absolutely love eating here!! Smokin' That Gouda Burger Is delicious!! The service is always amazing and the environment is so warm and family friendly. The Giant Dipper. Is also delicious!"
Bavarian Pretzel w/ Beer Cheese.
Large German style pretzel with beer cheese
$15
Brew House Burger.
Build your own burger. Your choice of cheese and toppings
$23.67
Crispy Clucker.
Crispy chicken breast, bacon, pepper jack cheese, pickles, spicy mayo. Your choice of side
$23.48
Giant Dipper.
Prime Rib with pepper jack cheese, red and green bell peppers, caramelized onions and sriracha mayo on a soft roll with au ju. Your choice of side
$25.46
Pretty Good Advice
4.7
(700+)$0 delivery fee • 0.4 mi • 18 min
"The food was wonderful as always! The fries were crisp and hot! The sandwich was rich with flavor and delicious.and their soup of the day was excellent! Whenever I'm looking for good vegetarian take out this is where I order from!"
"i really love everything from this place, but the Coconut Chia Pudding was overpriced for the amount received. everything I've tried here so far has been so delicious though! the Lemony Garlic Green Beans are very addictive with their Extra Garlic Rosemary Aioli"
California Ranch Burger
(can be made V) housemade black bean patty, avocado, ranch seasoned crispy onion, american cheese, lettuce, pickle, tomato, onion, burger sauce, on a toasted brioche bun
$14.67
Cheeseburger
(can be made V) housemade black bean patty, american cheese, lettuce, pickle, tomato, onion, burger sauce, on a toasted brioche bun
$13.43
Mike's GM Deluxe
Fried egg, crispy potato, tarragon aioli, avocado, pepperjack cheese, on ciabatta
$12.78
It Ain't Chicken Sandwich
(V) plant based "chicken" patty, onion, pickle, tomato, lettuce, house sauce, toasted brioche bun
*Make it spicy with our spicy house sauce and pickled jalapenos!*
$17.86
The Point
4.7
(70+)$0 delivery fee • 6.0 mi • 33 min
"Big portions and good food. We will be ordering again (when we can afford it)."
Barrel Breakfast Burrito
Eggs, potatoes, turkey bacon, avocado, cheese.
$16.64
Chop Cheese
Served on a roll with beef, sautéed onion, peppers and mayo. Side of fries.
$20.05
Smash Burger With Fries
Lettuce, tomato, pickles, caramelized onion, house made sauce, cheese.
$19.68
Cali Breakfast Burrito
Eggs, cheese, beef, fries, cilantro, onion, avocado.
$19.25
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