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 • 29 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.
$33.7
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.
$36.45
Chili's Grill & Bar
4.2
(10k+)$0 delivery fee • 5.0 mi • 36 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
Mission St. BBQ
4.7
(3k+)$0 delivery fee • 1.0 mi • 21 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.
$29.16
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
Wingstop
4.5
(6k+)$0 delivery fee • 1.3 mi • 25 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)
$18.76
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
The Picnic Basket
4.5
(2k+)$0 delivery fee • 0.9 mi • 28 min
"Really tasty, fresh, healthful foods with options to fit any pallet. I really love their roasted chicken sandwich. Recently tried their seasonal market salad and really loved the combination of ingredients and flavors. Yummy soups too! "
"Meh. Mac and cheese was bland and had a raw flour taste to it. The panko topping was not toasted, just spread on top out of a package. The sandwiches were just ok. The baguette was tiny with a very minimal amount of meat in the sandwich. Not worth the price."
Breakfast Burrito
Eggs, potatoes, feta jack cheese, beans, cabbage, and linda's homemade salsa.
$17.84
Smoked Turkey Sandwich
Hobb’s smoked turkey, avocado, white cheddar, turmeric pickled onions, mayo, grainy mustard & lettuces on companion bakeshop’s bread.
$18.34
Frittata Panini
Egg, potato, kale, onions and cheese frittata pressed with companion bread served with sweet chili jam on the side.
$17.63
Roasted Chicken Salad Sandwich
Chicken salad, avocado, turmeric pickled onions, mayo, grainy mustard & lettuces on francese.
$17.77
Betty Burgers
4.5
(1k+)$0 delivery fee • 1.6 mi • 27 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
$15.1
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
Panda Express
4.5
(13k+)$0 delivery fee • 4.6 mi • 37 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
Jack's Hamburgers
4.7
(9k+)$0 delivery fee • 0.2 mi • 21 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
$12.04
Bacon Cheeseburger
Comes with Jack's Special Sauce, Bacon Slices, Cheese, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Pickles & Onions
$13.83
Double Cheese Burger
Double Patty, Comes with Jack's Special Sauce, Cheese, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Pickles & Onions
$14.35
Hamburger
1/3 lb Beef Patty, Savory Mayonnaise, Swisse Cheese, Grilled Mushrooms, Lettuce, Tomatoes on Sesame Seeded Bun
$11.52
Rosie McCann's Irish Pub
4.5
(900+)$0 delivery fee • 0.2 mi • 25 min
"Fresh and hot bacon burger, cooked perfectly, asked for medium rare and it was delicious! Onion rings were crispy and hot as well as the french fries. Burger was absolutely monstrous."
"The new York steak was fantastic, perfectly cooked, perfect portions, tasted amazing. The mouse delicious, would order again when in town!"
Shepherd's Pie
Grass-fed ground beef with mushrooms, onions, carrots, peas and herbs, topped with garlic mashed potatoes au gratin, served with a side of greens
$23.59
California Chicken Sandwich
Grilled or crispy all natural chicken breast, bacon, jack cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion & mayo, served on ciabatta bread with fries
$22.47
Harp Lager Signature Fish & Chips
Alaskan cod in Rosie's harp lager batter, spicy coleslaw, tartar sauce & chips
$25.77
Chocolate Mousse
3 mini grass-fed burgers with cheddar cheese, thousand island dressing, lettuce, tomato & onion
$10.97
Pizza My Heart
4.7
(18k+)$0 delivery fee • 0.3 mi • 34 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
$25.82
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
Capitola Diner
4.4
(500+)$0 delivery fee • 4.9 mi • 45 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.
$19.27
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.
$26.27
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
4.8
(4k+)$0 delivery fee • 2.2 mi • 34 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
Sourdough & Co.
4.7
(500+)$0 delivery fee • 1.3 mi • 28 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
$16.61
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
Back Nine Grill & Bar
4.5
(6k+)$0 delivery fee • 2.4 mi • 36 min
20% off on $65+
"Wow!! I'm bummed I haven't ordered from here yet. Had the wedge with a chicken breast and cobbler for desert.
Chicken was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. The wedge was HUGE and absolutely delicious.
Fresh and amazing. Will order again. "
"I got the artichoke hearts and they were crunchy and delicious. The baked potato was a great deal, and at first sight I wasn't sure, but flavor wise it was great."
BBQ Chicken Salad
Locally grown greens, black beans, sweet corn, jicama, cilantro, basil, crispy corn tortilla strips, and white cheddar served with our special homemade ranch dressing. Topped with chopped BBQ chicken breast, diced tomatoes and green onions. Gluten-free.
$18.8
1/2 lb. Angus Burger
Choice chuck, ground fresh daily.
$21.3
Bleu Cheese & Pear Salad
Tossed greens served with pears, Pt. Reyes bleu cheese crumbles, candied pecans and cherry tomatoes in a homemade sherry vinaigrette. Gluten-free.
$17.32
1/2 lb. Angus Burger
Choice chuck, ground fresh daily.
$20.85
The Point
4.8
(30+)$0 delivery fee • 12.0 mi • 57 min
Farther away
Barrel Breakfast Burrito
Eggs, potatoes, turkey bacon, avocado, & cheese.
$14.81
Smash Burger with Fries
Lettuce, tomato, pickles, caramelized onion, house-made sauce, & cheese.
$19
Chop Cheese
Served on a roll with beef, sautéed onion, peppers, and mayo. Side of fries.
$18.42
Açaí Bowl
Organic açaí. Bananas, blueberries, & strawberries.
$13.19
Aptos St BBQ
4.7
(3k+)$0 delivery fee • 8.1 mi • 34 min
Farther away
"The meat was delicious, especially the brisket. The sides were very small, but the little we had was good."
"I had not ordered the brisket sandwich in months. The previous times it was great. This was horrible. First off, the size was tiny ... about 4" x 2.75". Then, I opened the sandwich and saw all the fat, which I trimed off (shown in photo), leaving little brisket.
The taste is bad too. Definitely not the same as it used to be. $18? Ridiculous!"
Two Meat Meal
Meals are served with your choice of two sides and bread.
$29.89
Tri Tip Sandwich
Hand cut smoked tri-tip. Served with your choice of side.
$21.06
Berry Bleu Salad
Fresh greens, green apples, candied pecans, blackberries, bleu cheese crumbles, bell pepper, cucumber, onion and tomato. Served with your choice of bread and dressing on the side.
$21.89
Mac and Cheese
Creamy mac & cheese. 5 ounce portion.
$8.46
KFC
4.6
(7k+)$0 delivery fee • 4.7 mi • 30 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 • 25 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
$22.73
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
Ike's Love & Sandwiches
4.7
(7k+)$0 delivery fee • 1.1 mi • 24 min
"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.
$21.51
111. MENAGE A TROIS
Chicken (Halal), Honey Mustard, BBQ Sauce, Real Honey, Pepper Jack, Swiss, Cheddar. [1610 cal]
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat, Soy.
$19.39
18. MATT CAIN
Turkey, Roast Beef, Salami (Beef), Godfather Sauce, Provolone. [1350 cal]
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat, Soy.
$19.47
Lillian'sItalianKitchen (Soquel Ave)
4.7
(900+)$0 delivery fee
"I must tell you that Lillians fish of the day is-off the charts great
usually Hallibut and done so perfectly on a bed of risotto with slices of avocado and zuiccini. I was looking for that top restaurant fish and I found it here / grateful and thank you"
"Small portions, both pastas were lacking sauce, the meat ball were okay. I love eating at the restaurant I think its the best Italian in town, but I'm sorry to say the take out was disappointing for the portions and the price."
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine tossed in butter, cream, garlic and parmesan with cremini mushrooms and spinach.
$29.07
Chicken Parmigiana
Organic free range parmesan and panko crusted chicken breast, fried and then bake with marinara, mozzarella and served with a side of penne marinara.
$28.53
SIDE CAESAR SALAD
Hearts of Romaine, crushed croutons, shaved parmesan and house made dressing.
$11.94
Garlic Bread with Mozzarella
Garlic Bread with Mozzarella
$11.88
Taco Bell
4.3
(13k+)$0 delivery fee • 4.5 mi • 30 min
"Discovery Luxe Box was a great late night meal. The Burritos that come with it were mini but about equal to a whole burrito. The chipotle sauce that comes with it was better than I expected. Highly recommend!"
"2 chicken strips for $5+ was terrible. Strips were fried in old oil.Rubber and un edible.
Nacho chips ware super stale.
Taco shells were stale and cold.
There is no quality control with this Taco Bell."
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.)
$3.1
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.)
$6.86
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.)
$5.35
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.)
$7.08
The Point Market
4.5
(900+)$0 delivery fee • 4.4 mi • 46 min
"The chicken tenders and fries were tasty and the order size was appropriate for the price, however, the double mocha was not as mesmerizing, I thought I would get a 20ounce mocha but received maybe a 10ounce. Not a good price for what I paid 8.00"
"Pretty sure they use AI images for their menu photos because the food looks nothing like this, not even the same ingredients. I got the Rockfish Burrito and it was huge (yay!) but it was almost entirely beans and rice. The fish was barely noticable, not big chunks like the photo but small flakey pieces and it was very dry and chewy. I ate about 1/4 of the burrito thinking they had sent me just a bean and cheese because I didn't taste any fish or pineapple. There was almost no flavor to the burrito at all and the tortilla fell apart. The Onion Rings were also huge in potion but it was all one giant greasy onion blob. Not really rings at all and a little burnt. Again, nothing like the photo, not even the same kind of batter. Really disappointing and expensive for the low quality food I received."
Barrel Burrito
Eggs, potatoes, bacon, avocado, and cheese all wrapped in a warm tortilla. A breakfast favorite.
$14.5
Cali Breakfast Burrito
Eggs, cheese , asada, fries, cilantro, onion, avocado
$17.95
Cali Lunch Burrito
Stuffed with steak, fries, cheese, salsa, and guacamole in a flour tortilla. A West Coast favorite with bold, loaded flavor.
$17.55
Its Burrito
Eggs, potatoes, cheese, avocado, sausage, bacon, and ham wrapped in a warm tortilla. A meat lovers breakfast dream.
$17.01
Jack in the Box
4.3
(700+)$0 delivery fee • 7.3 mi • 39 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.
$16.97
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.
$16.93
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
Burger King
4.2
(4k+)$0 delivery fee • 1.2 mi • 24 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
Denny's
4.0
(5k+)$0 delivery fee • 1.3 mi • 35 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
Bruno's Bar and Grill
4.6
(300+)$0 delivery fee • 6.1 mi • 34 min
"Beyond Burger was amazing, Sweet Potato Fries were crispy and delicious. 10/10 would destroy this meal again."
"Food arrived in an unsealed package, bag wasn't even tied close. I asked for a Blue Cheese Burger medium well, which to my understanding means it's cooked till there's no pink but is still soft. They sent me a charred hockey puck.
Side Salad and Bread Pudding were fairly good though at least. Probably not gonna order here again for a while due to my disappointment with the burger."
Baby Back Ribs
Whether you like our ribs dry (sauce on the side) or wet, we've got you covered! We season our ribs with a special rub and slow smoke them prior to firing them on the grill adding your favorite Bruno's sauce. Choose 1/2 rack (6 ribs) or a full rack (13 ribs), you'll love them! With a choice of sauce to compliment your ribs, choose Bruno's BBQ, Raspberry Chipotle, or Pineapple Jalapeño. If you can't decide, ask for an extra sauce in a different flavor! Includes 1 small side dish.
$32.32
Bruno's Wings
WARNING eat at your own risk, they're addicting...Choose either English Wings infused with sea salt & vinegar, spicy Buffalo Wings or sweet and spicy with our Mango Habanero Wings.
$17.95
Bruno Burger
1/3 burger with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onions.
$21.6
The Wrangler
1/3 lb burger topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, a crispy onion ring, and our famous BBQ sauce.
$22.83
Pleasure Pizza - Downtown Santa Cruz
4.7
(500+)$0 delivery fee • 0.3 mi • 32 min
"The pizza was amazing! My husband can't eat cheese (and hates vegan cheese) and they have the option to remove it, really appreciate that. Fresh jalapenos, not pickled. Wings were crispy and my slice of pepperoni pizza was huge. No complaints, thanks for a great vacation dinner!"
"The food is absolutely amazing here! The pizza is always so delicious and their Ranch is to die for! They make their Ranch in-house and it always tastes so fresh! The customer service is great! I will be recommending this pizza place to everyone I know! Definitely the pizza place to be during the spring and summer months!"
Pepperoni Pizza
Our Applewood Smoked Pepperoni is thick and next level delicious.
$23.9
Cheesy Garlic Bread
We put the Cheese in Cheesy Garlic Bread. Garlic butter, lots of mozzarella and marinara for dipping.
$8.92
Cheese Pizza
Sometimes the simplest thing is the best. The best cheese pie in town.
$21.32
Wings
Our wings absolutely rule. Best in Town? Six wings with your choice of Frank's Classic Buffalo or Smokey BBQ. Served with a side of Ranch or Blue Cheese to dip. (Halal available)
$13.55
Veg On The Edge
4.7
(800+)$0 delivery fee • 0.4 mi • 22 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
$15.65
Tofu Scramble Wrap (g)
Wheat tortilla, roasted red potato, roasted tofu scramble, veggie blend, sweet relish, harissa and pumpkin seed sauce
$12.1
Woodstock's Pizza
4.5
(8k+)$0 delivery fee • 0.4 mi • 43 min
"What an awesome gluten free pizza crust! I kept it simple with pepperoni and sausage toppings and it was very good. The crust was cooked well, the edges are always a little more done but thats to be expected with this type of crust and I enjoyed the crispiness. The cheese was plentiful and the red sauce was delicious. What a great find while we're here on vacation! We will definitely be back next time!"
"I thought it was a bit pricey looking at the menu, but it turned out to be some of the best pizza we've ever ordered. We had pesto primavera with vegan cheese and wheat crust and a garlic bird with no variations. Both were absolutely delicious. Crust is especially good. "
Pepperoni
A classic pie, loaded with mozzarella cheese and premium pepperoni!
$24.77
Custom Pizza
You’re unique! And your pizza can be too. All pizzas start with our signature crust, zesty red sauce, and premium mozzarella cheese. Customize your pie below with our tasty sauces and fresh toppings
$27.56
Cheese
You’re unique! And your pizza can be too. All pizzas start with our signature crust, zesty red sauce, and premium mozzarella cheese. Customize your pie below with our tasty sauces and fresh toppings.
$20.59
Man Cave Wings
Choose 6, 12, or 18 wings, and then choose your flavor: Spicy Buffalo, Honey BBQ, or Smokin Dry Rub. Get just 1, a combo of 2, or all 3!
$18.89
Ferrell’s Donuts Mission St.
4.7
(1k+)$0 delivery fee • 1.4 mi • 24 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.
$4.99
Subway
4.6
(600+)$0 delivery fee • 1.8 mi • 41 min
"Delivery right again on time!
The foot long ham sandwich was a repeat of the one I ordered over one week ago, just full of the veggies and meat. A very tasty lunch treat."
"this 5 Meat Italian cost over $17 footlong and It seemed kind of skinny and should have had way more meat. I got this in a 6-in before and had much more meat. they had one slice of each kind. veggies were great."
Oven-Roasted Turkey
Oven-roasted Turkey, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & mayo served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$12.87
Tuna
100% wild caught Tuna salad, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & onions served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$12.89
Ham & Turkey Stacker
Oven-roasted turkey, ham, lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and yellow mustard, served on our freshly baked Hearty Multigrain bread.
$16.22
Spicy Italian
Spicy Pepperoni, Genoa salami, provolone cheese, jalapenos, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & mayo served on our freshly baked Artisan bread.
$13.01
Jersey Mike's Subs
4.7
(500+)$0 delivery fee • 5.9 mi • 38 min
"Awesome sandwich even though they forgot my peppers. My new favorite sandwich spot."
"My sandwich had almost no meat on it. For fifteen dollars some tomatoes and lettuce on bread is insane. Also didn't get one of the items I ordered."
Chips
Provolone and TurkeyServed Mike's Way with onions, lettuce, tomato, vinegar, oil, oregano, and salt.
$3.09
#7 Turkey and Provolone
Provolone, ham, prosciuttini, cappacuolo, salami, and pepperoniServed Mike's Way with onions, lettuce, tomato, vinegar, oil, oregano, and salt.
$14.21
#13 The Original Italian
Grilled onions, peppers & white American cheese.
$15.86
#17 Mike's Famous Philly
Turkey, ham, provolone, applewood smoked bacon & mayoServed Mike's Way with onions, lettuce, tomato, vinegar, oil, oregano, and salt.
$17.41
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