Order the best American near Santa Cruz, CA
Best American Restaurants Nearby in Santa Cruz
Mission St. BBQ
4.7
(3k+)$0 delivery fee • 1.0 mi • 20 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.
$29.2
Tri Tip Sandwich
Hand cut smoked tri-tip. Served with your choice of side.
$20.58
Brisket Sandwich
Hand cut smoked beef brisket. Served with your choice of side.
$20.34
Mac and Cheese
Creamy mac & cheese. 5 ounce portion.
$8
Aptos St BBQ
4.7
(3k+)$0 delivery fee • 8.1 mi • 34 min
Farther away
" I got the brisket meal to go… It was delicious and everything was packed perfectly so I could enjoy it… I got the mac & cheese and coleslaw. The brisket was on point!"
"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.
$29.96
Tri Tip Sandwich
Hand cut smoked tri-tip. Served with your choice of side.
$21.2
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.
$21.92
Mac and Cheese
Creamy mac & cheese. 5 ounce portion.
$8.47
The Point Market
4.5
(900+)$0 delivery fee • 4.4 mi • 43 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.
$14.47
Cali Breakfast Burrito
Eggs, cheese , asada, fries, cilantro, onion, avocado
$17.93
Cali Lunch Burrito
Stuffed with steak, fries, cheese, salsa, and guacamole in a flour tortilla. A West Coast favorite with bold, loaded flavor.
$17.67
Its Burrito
Eggs, potatoes, cheese, avocado, sausage, bacon, and ham wrapped in a warm tortilla. A meat lovers breakfast dream.
$17.02
The Picnic Basket
4.5
(2k+)$0 delivery fee • 0.9 mi • 26 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.
$18
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.
$17.85
Roasted Chicken Salad Sandwich
Chicken salad, avocado, turmeric pickled onions, mayo, grainy mustard & lettuces on francese.
$17.8
Jack in the Box
4.3
(700+)$0 delivery fee • 7.3 mi • 37 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.
$16.93
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.
$16.89
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 • 22 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"
"Store forgot to send Hersey Pie. Not the first time missing item. Didn't report others, must be something up with this lication. Bag was sealed, not the drivers fault."
Original Chicken Sandwich
Lightly breaded chicken topped with crisp lettuce and creamy mayonnaise on a sesame seed bun.
$7.33
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.
$9.88
Double Cheeseburger
Two flame-grilled patties. 1/4 lb* of 100% beef. All topped with 2 slices of melted American cheese, crunchy pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun.
*Weight based on pre-cooked patty.
$4.86
Whopper Meal
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.
$16.98
IHOP
4.4
(4k+)$0 delivery fee • 5.2 mi • 39 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!"
"Eggs Classic Eggs Benedict was not very good, the Crepe Combo was ok the crepe itself was delicious but the eggs and hash browns were not"
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.
$22.37
Big Steak Omelette
Gluten-friendly
$22.21
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.
$7.51
World-Famous Pancake Combo
What’s better than fresh veggies for breakfast? Our omelette+ stuffed with sautéed fresh spinach, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, hollandaise & Jack & Cheddar cheese blend.
+Omelettes are made with a splash of buttermilk & wheat pancake batter.
$20.42
The Buttery
4.7
(10k+)$0 delivery fee • 0.9 mi • 25 min
"Tres leches latte was sooo good! Based on other reviews, I added a shot vanilla and it was perfect (I like sweet).
Breakfast sandwiches with bacon was generous portion. The hubs and teenage son ordered it on sourdough, which comes slightly grilled.
Chocolate Croissant was delicious! Lots of chocolate, would definitely come back!"
"The latte was good but the avocado toast was super bland. The bread was soggy and tasted old, and there was an obscene amount of tomatoes added on top which I ordered this before and it has a couple of them not a whole ton like today. Also, there was a light smudge of avocado on one of the breads. It just wasn't consistent with previous orders, this one was not good."
#2 Breakfast Sandwich
Two Soft scrambled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese on fresh house-baked croissant, ciabatta, sourdough, or whole wheat.
$14.16
Ham & Cheese Croissant
Tasty burrito wrapped with bacon (can substitute with sausage, turkey, or ham), scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, roasted potatoes & house-made tomato salsa
$5.94
Carrot Cupcake
Two soft scrambled eggs, avocado, tomato, herbed cream cheese, marinated red onions on fresh house-baked croissant, ciabatta, sourdough, or whole wheat.
$5.63
Bacon Burrito
12oz: single shot
16oz: double or more shots
$15.87
The Point
4.7
(100+)$0 delivery fee • 6.0 mi • 31 min
Trending
"Big portions and good food. We will be ordering again (when we can afford it)."
"Didn't love the Benedict and wouldn't order again. The asada fries were great and enjoyed the omelette."
Barrel Breakfast Burrito
Eggs, potatoes, turkey bacon, avocado, cheese.
$16.2
Smash Burger With Fries
Lettuce, tomato, pickles, caramelized onion, house made sauce, cheese.
$19.45
Chop Cheese
Served on a roll with beef, sautéed onion, peppers and mayo. Side of fries.
$19.71
Cali Breakfast Burrito
Eggs, cheese, beef, fries, cilantro, onion, avocado.
$19.07
The Meltdown
4.0
(800+)$0 delivery fee • 1.3 mi • 31 min
"Really great sandwiches with tons of flavor. We're so glad to have found this restaurant on DoorDash! Unfortunately, the sandwiches aren't made or presented the same way as in person. It seems like they don't care as muchand that's sad because their flavors are beyond delicious. I hope they read this review and pay more attention."
"The sandwich, although flavorful, was a hot mess when delivered two miles away. The grease/oil soaked through thin slice of sour dough bread. Making it just about impossible to eat. Had I known this was Denny's, I would have cancelled the order..."
Giddy Up Melt - Combo
Chow down with shredded beef, sharp white Cheddar, creamy BBQ sauce and pickles on grilled sourdough bread. Includes your choice of a drink and a side to round out the meal.
$17.98
Breakfast N' Bread Melt
Bacon, eggs*, American and Swiss cheeses and mayo on grilled sourdough bread. All the breakfast essentials together in one melt.
$10.33
Giddy Up Melt
Chow down with shredded beef, sharp white Cheddar, creamy BBQ sauce and pickles on grilled sourdough bread.
$13.42
Pacific Coffee Roasting Co
American • Coffee Shop
$0 delivery fee • 0.8 mi • 29 min
Veggies
Eggs, potatoes, spinach, mushroom, cheese.
$12.25
Tuna Melt
Cheddar, carrots, red onion.
$16
Pink Power
Vanilla protein, bananas, honey, granola.
$13.5
Pink Berry
Bananas, berries, granola, honey.
$12.5
Denny's
4.0
(5k+)$0 delivery fee • 1.3 mi • 30 min
"This is lowkey one of the best spots in Santa Cruz! Cheap but really good food. Good kitchen! "
"Crepe was just bad. Gooey, no real cream or fruit on it. Wasn't even sure it was the item to be honest.
Skillet was terrible. Tasted like sand, looked as though it had been under a heat lamp for hours before it was sent. In the past this was amazing, what happened this time I just don't understand
Hash browns, however, were spot on, great flavor, perfectly cooked. Well done on those"
Super Slam™
Contains egg, dairy, soybeans, wheat & gluten; may contain sesame. Two buttermilk pancakes served with two eggs* cooked your way, two Applewood-smoked bacon strips, two all-pork sausage links, and crispy hash browns.
$12.14
Jr. Cheeseburger
Contains dairy, soybeans, wheat, & gluten; may contain sesame. 100% beef patty topped with American cheese. Pair it with any side you want—whatever, whenever.
$6.49
Milk Shakes
Your choice of two buttermilk pancakes, two slices of Brioche French Toast or a biscuit & sausage gravy. Served with two eggs* cooked your way and two Applewood-smoked bacon strips or two all-pork sausage links.
$6.19
Everyday Value 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.
$9.78
The Burger Den
4.2
(300+)$0 delivery fee • 1.2 mi • 29 min
"The burgers from here are absolutely delicious! I order from here a lot and the food always gets delivered warm.. it does matter what type of bur you order its the best"
"I was very disappointed with the onion rings. They were very greasy and burned. The only reason there are 2 stars because the bun had flavor"
Build Me Up Burger
Build the way you want it. Lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles included.
$18.53
Wake & Bacon Burger
A 100% beef burger with hash browns, an egg*, bacon and American cheese on a brioche bun.
$17.57
Rodeo Ring Burger
A 100% beef patty topped with White Cheddar cheese. Beer-Battered Onion Rings, BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles on a brioche bun.
$17.48
Double the Fun Burger
Two 100% beef burgers topped with American cheese, caramelized onions and All-American sauce on a brioche bun.
$18.54
Lulu Carpenter’s Café Inc
4.4
(500+)$0 delivery fee • 0.4 mi • 26 min
"Selene makes the BEST iced Caramel Macchiato. So rich and smooth at the same time, she always greets me as I pick up my order and makes sure I'm getting what I order. "
"Lulu has the absolute best Latte. It is a little bit pricey (but so is everywhere for coffee in Santa Cruz!). I think their food is priced fair and their Bagel was pretty decent! Wish it was a bit more toasted."
Latte
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Sharp Cheddar and a Scrambled Egg.
$8.69
Plowman
Latte with coconut oil and vanilla syrup.
$11.21
Mocha
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Avocado and a Scrambled Egg and Sriracha Aioli.
$8.68
Coconut Creme Latte
Latte with honey and hazelnut syrup.
$10.08
Original Ferrell's Donuts
4.7
(200+)$0 delivery fee • 3.1 mi • 32 min
"The Cronut was amazing. The Meat Lovers Croissant kept me full dang near the whole day and the Vietnamese Iced Coffee was so tasty. I was hesitant at first because I've never tried Vietnamese Iced Coffee but pleasantly surprised."
"Hmm I have heard people rave about their sandwiches here for decades. Idk. The tri-tip was warm and it was just ok. Trying the turkey for dinner and it has an odd taste. Not much avocado. The turkey has an odd flavor. I believe it is supposed to have the carrots which I was looking forward to and they are not here. Then, this was the worst apple fritter I ever had. Dry, not much flavor and few apples. I rarely eat donuts but when I do it's this type which are usually very sweet and rich. This really didn't taste like much and did not feel fresh. Big disappointment. "
Dozen
A variety of 12 donuts typically including cake, raised, glazed, chocolate, and old-fashioned, selected based on availability.
$20.48
Vietnamese Iced Coffee
A bold and sweet iced drink made from dark roast coffee and mixed with sweetened condensed milk.
$7.58
Apple Fritters
Choice of Bagel & Protein (Sausage, Bacon or Ham), Egg & American Cheese
$4.01
Meat, Egg & Cheese Bagel
Glazed or Sugar Dusted CROissant doNUT
$8.25
Starbucks
4.7
(2k+)$0 delivery fee • 3.3 mi • 36 min
"Coffee was perfect, espresso & half and half ratio. Wish they wouldn't put the Cheddar & Egg Sandwich in the same bag of the iced coffee though. "
"Delicious! I wanted a White Chocolate Mocha and it was after 7 pm so happy this particular store is open later than the 2 stores closer so Im really happyto get it as its PERFECT! So is the Cinnamon Coffee Cake"
Sausage, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich
A classic breakfast sandwich with 18g of protein - savory sausage patty, fluffy cage-free eggs and aged Cheddar cheese on a perfectly toasted English muffin.
$6.49
Caramel Frappuccino® Blended Beverage
Caramel syrup meets coffee, milk and ice for a rendezvous in the blender, while whipped cream and buttery caramel sauce layer the love on top. To change things up, try it affogato-style with a hot espresso shot poured right over the top.
$8.02
Caffè Latte
Our dark, rich espresso balanced with steamed milk and a light layer of foam. A perfect milk-forward warm-up.
$8.17
Chocolate Croissant
Two generous pieces of chocolate wrapped in a butter croissant with soft, flaky layers and a golden-brown crust.
–VEGETARIAN
$5.35
Ferrell’s Donuts Mission St.
4.7
(1k+)$0 delivery fee • 1.4 mi • 18 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.
$5.59
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.
$5.04
Allbrights Donuts
4.8
(2k+)$0 delivery fee • 1.4 mi • 24 min
"Vanilla cap arrived hot and less sweet just like I wanted. Croissant breakfast sandwich was warm & delish. The glazed old fashioned was fresh & crunchy, the coconut raised and the huge bagels will be perfect for later & later.."
"Albright's is consistently both fresh and delicious, with lovely staff who often leave me kind messages and extra donut holes. 100/10, cannot recommend more highly. They always overfill the box! Amazing amount of donuts and good value"
Croissant Breakfast
Egg ham or bacon or sausage & cheese
Extra bacon ham sausage $1.50
$10
dozen donut holes
glazed donut holes
$4.97
Apple Fritter
apple fritter is glazed
$4.09
Egg cheese bacon
options: small donuts;
plain cake
chocolate cake
maple cake
cake crumbs
cake coconut
sprinkled cake (chocolate, vanilla)
glazed old fashioned
maple old fashioned
chocolate old fashioned
old fashioned crumbs
cake chocolate chocolate
chocolate chocolate sprinkled cake
$9.26
Banda Burrito
3.4
(40+)$0 delivery fee • 1.2 mi • 37 min
El Chamuco
Chorizo, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese and sliced jalapeños, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla with a side of salsa. It’s almost a sin not to enjoy this heavenly creation.
$12.69
El Güero
Bacon, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese and hash browns all wrapped up in a warm flour tortilla with a side of salsa & Cholula hot sauce. The perfect companion to start the day or end a wild night.
$11.61
El Bandacoa
Slow-cooked shredded beef, 5-pepper sauce, fresh avocado, red-skinned potatoes, pico de gallo, and cheddar cheese all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla with a side of salsa. Enjoy this classic burrito, one of our biggest hits.
$15.42
El Güero Combo
Bacon, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese and hash browns all wrapped up in a warm flour tortilla with a side of salsa & Cholula hot sauce. The perfect companion to start the day or end a wild night. Includes your choice of a drink and a side to round out the meal.
$17.79
Sevy's Bar + Kitchen
4.4
(400+)$0 delivery fee • 7.5 mi • 41 min
Farther away
$7 off on $60+
"Removed one star because the container of clam Clam Chowder was barely half filled and for $12 it should've been a full container, regardless it was tastey. Otherwise, fish tacos were delish. Hubs thought Durham ranch 8 oz. burger was solid. "
"Cold soggy calamari piled in a small Togo box so it mushed. Definitely not worth 17 bucks! Some cornbread type of breading that was falling off. "
TRIPLE STACK MALTED BUTTERMILK PANCAKES V
maple syrup, whipped butter, confectioners’ sugar
$15.77
AMERICAN BREAKFAST
Gluten Free
Two eggs - any style, skillet potatoes, choice of bacon, turkey sausage, or sausage links.
$15.47
CRAFT YOUR OWN OMELET OR SCRAMBLE* GF
SERVED WITH BREAKFAST POTATOES OR SIMPLE GREENS SALAD
CHOICE OF TOASTED SOURDOUGH, SEEDED choose your fillings (up to 3)
$17.82
SEASONAL FRUIT & BERRIES
applewood smoked bacon, pork sausage, smoked pork loin,
brisket burnt ends, plant-based chorizo
veggies
$8.19
Peet's Coffee
4.7
(7k+)$0 delivery fee • 4.9 mi • 28 min
Trending
"Always so good! I tried this water today , its great! I actually was waiting for water on the menu! Very happy!! My white mocha is ALWAYS PERFECT! I appreciate my loval PEETS and all the employees! "
"Egg White, Tomato & Feta Frittata was tasty but packaged without care making it unappetizing. the soft, tasty, slightly creamy on the inside frittata is just shoved into a paper bag like a donut and then part of it sticks to the bag. just because it's delivery, people on the receiving end do expect and appreciate a little care in presentation. Starbucks is not as tasty but I prefer theirs since I'm given utensils and it comes in a little tray package. eating a frittata with my hands out of a smooshed paper bag - no thanks. Caffe Latte was good."
Caffe Latte
This coffee house favorite adds silky steamed milk to shots of rich espresso, finished with a layer of foam.
$6.96
Bacon Cheddar Brioche
Smoky bacon, aged cheddar and homestyle egg on a buttery brioche bun.
$6.13
White Chocolate Mocha
The traditional mocha’s blonde cousin. The sweet indulgence of white chocolate blends smoothly with espresso.
$7.52
Oatmeal
Healthy whole-grain, steel-cut oats make for a nutritious morning
$4.17
Junkhead Vintage
American • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 4.4 mi • 40 min
Newly Added
Bacon and Gruyere
Your choice of schmear with lox, tomato, onion, capers, dill, lemon
$4.5
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin
Applewood bacon, scrambled egg, aged white cheddar, roasted yukons, salsa verde.
$6
LOX
Your choice of schmear with tomato, cukes, red onion, capers, dill, EVOO, lemon.
*EVOO = Extra virgin olive oil
$15.71
Bacon
Applewood bacon, scrambled egg, pepperjack cheese, scallion cream cheese, hot honey
$15
Del Pueblo Market
4.7
(200+)$0 delivery fee • 2.2 mi • 32 min
Wallet-Friendly
"Probably the best burrito I've had in Santa Cruz. Visably fresh ingredients, the carne isn't chewy, the tortilla isn't gummy. And most importantly it's very sizable for the affordable price."
"Excellent authentic Mexican food. Good size portions for affordable prices. The Pico de Gallo is so fresh & good. This is my first order and I will definitely order again. "
Super Nachos
Beans, cheese, avocado, jalapenos, Pico de Gallo, salsa, sour cream, and you choice of meat.
$10.21
Coke (20oz bottle)
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
$3.37
Diet Coke (20oz bottle)
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
$3.31
Cherry Coke (20oz bottle)
Enjoy the crisp and refreshing taste with sweet, smooth cherry flavor.
$3.49
California Coffee
American • Coffee Shop
$0 delivery fee • 8.9 mi • 38 min
Farther away
$5 off on $30+
"Delicious! Loved the smoothie and the chai. Warm, friendly service. Beautiful garden love this spot! Local gem for sure ."
Bacon Dawner
Bacon and egg on a bagel.
$15.46
Latte
Rich and velvety espresso drink.
$10.44
Bagel With Cream Cheese
Spread of cream cheese on a bagel.
$13.17
Hang 10 (Mocha)
Rich and creamy mocha-flavored frozen treat.
$15.17
El Original Tacos El Chuy
4.8
(600+)$0 delivery fee • 1.9 mi • 25 min
Wallet-Friendly
"I love Tacos El Chuy!!! They are my favorite taco place in Santa Cruz. The vegetarian tacos are phenomenal - they have a very bright flavor which I enjoy, and the avocado is always fresh! Even the tortilla itself is bursting with flavor. Such a great meal for such a cheap price! Love you guys!!"
"This spot has single handedly gotten me through my last couple quarters of school. My go tos are Taco Tripa, Taco Asada, and Papi Chulo. The asada is always well-seasoned, the tripa is cooked just right, and the Papi Chulo is easily one of my favorite menu items...
I’m graduating in a couple of weeks, and one of the things I’ll genuinely miss is being able to order these delicious and affordable tacos after a long day of classes/studies. This place has been a small but meaningful part of my college experience, and I’ll always associate it with some of my favorite memories from school.
If you’re looking for great tacos and consistently delicious food, I can’t recommend this spot enough. Thank you for helping get me through college one taco at a time! 🌮❤️"
Tacos
Corn tortilla, choice of meat, onion, cilantro, & grilled onions
$3.68
Burritos
Flour tortillas, cheese, rice, whole beans, the meat of your choice, salsa fresca, lettuce, avocado & sour cream.
$12.64
Quesabirria
Order of 3 corn tortillas cooked with birria sauce, melted cheese, soft juicy beef meat cooked to perfection with a very delicious original recipe of chili broth, onion, and cilantro & an 8 oz cup of consume for dipping.
$13.5
Homemade Guacamole with Chips
Corn tortilla toasted to perfection, melted cheese, meat of your choice, onion, cilantro & avocado.
$8.97
Jack's Hamburgers
4.7
(10k+)$0 delivery fee
"I ordered the Salmon Burger and Baco Cheeseburger for me and a coworker. Both were delicious and affordable. The fries were crispy and hot, too. The packaging was lacking, but it probably keeps the cost down. I will order for lunch again, no doubt."
"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
$11.85
Bacon Cheeseburger
Comes with Jack's Special Sauce, Bacon Slices, Cheese, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Pickles & Onions
$14.13
Double Cheese Burger
Double Patty, Comes with Jack's Special Sauce, Cheese, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Pickles & Onions
$14.61
Diablo Burger (The Works)
Plant Based Patty, Comes with Jack's Special Sauce, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Pickles & Onions
$15.46
Wingstop
4.5
(6k+)$0 delivery fee
"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)
$22.96
10 Wings
10 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors. (Dip not included)
$18.87
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
$25.68
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
$20.66
Betty Burgers
4.5
(1k+)$0 delivery fee
"5⭐'s for food 🍔, fresh squeezed Medium Tropicana Lemonade 🍋 and Yummy 😋 Milkshakes made to order with Marianne's Ice Cream 🍨 on Seabright Ave in Santa Cruz 🌊! The manager, assistant manager and 2 other STELLAR employees cater to each customer's requests like no other business in Santa Cruz 🍁! Betty Burgers 🍔 and the Staff get 5⭐'s for being DELICIOUS 😋 all the way around 🏆!!!"
"I spoke with Ava today regarding my Medium Tropicana Lemonades 🍋order, and just like Hayden, Tanya and Miguel, her kindness and professionalism shines through 🌞! I've ordered burgers 🍔, chili 🌶️, hot dogs 🌭 and milkshakes, made fresh to order with Marianne's 🍨Ice Cream, all of which are delicious 😋! Checkout Betty Burgers on Seabright Ave in Santa Cruz 🌊...You'll be STOKED that you did!!!"
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.
$7.22
Big Betty
1/2 lb. burger patty with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles and Betty's secret lube
$16.42
50/50 Crispy Fries 'n' Onion Rings
Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, thin mint, dirty paws, cake batter, milk & cookies, monkey business, turkish coffee.
$7.37
Santa Cruz Diner
4.3
(3k+)$0 delivery fee
"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
$22.81
Build Your Own Omelette (3 items)
3 pancakes with 2 eggs, 2 bacon & 2 link sausage
$20.6
Biscuit and Gravy (1)
bacon, avocado, monterey jack
$6.77
Pancake special
3 eggs scrambled
$18.93
Belly Goat Craft Beef Burgers
4.6
(1k+)$0 delivery fee
"I don't know if it was the day or time (Tuesday at 7:30pm) but those were the best burgers that I have had out of Belly Goat that than had to go into delivery. We did adjustments to every part of our order and each were executed perfectly! Thank you Belly Goat. I know that level is hard to execute all the time but I want you all to know how much we appreciated our meal last night. "
"Seoul Surfer I was expecting more kimchi, and it wasn't spicy at all. The pork belly was just massive chunks, but the flavor and quality were good. Naked for six bucks they could have been better."
American Hamburger
Lettuce, tomatoes, chilled English cucumbers and special sauce.
$13.53
Cowboy
Iceberg, tomato, smoked rogue blue, bacon jam, masa onion hay and chipotle ranch.
$17.18
Seoul Surfer
Kimchi, toasted sesame, BBQ'd smoked pork belly, fried egg and gochujang mayo.
$16.48
Cold Bottled Sodas
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite
$3.04
Chili's Grill & Bar
4.2
(10k+)$0 delivery fee
"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.
$21.3
Oldtimer® Burger W/ Cheese
Brewed tea, lemonade and fountain drinks
$17.22
Beverages
4 mini burgers with bacon, American cheese, sauteed onions, house-made ranch. Served with fries (add 420 cal).
$4.01
Big Mouth® Bites
Chicken tenders served with white cheddar mac & cheese (260 cal), fries (420 cal), and 2 dipping sauces.
$18.76
Nashville Fire Chicken
4.7
(200+)$0 delivery fee
"ordered the fire fries bowl: pretty good, but it was sooo much coleslaw, i recommend removing that from the order. i also got extra sauce, and it basically all got soaked up by the coleslaw, there was no sauce on the fries or chicken. if i had the option to get the coleslaw on the side it would've been perfect. also the base spiciness is not hot at all, order hot or higher if you want to feel something"
"Flavor is good. Original has no heat, so I would try the next level if we order again. Door Dash has the dashers making multiple orders at once. I was surprised there was still some crisp to the chicken. Fries had to go to the air fryer."
DOUBLE SANDWICH PLATE
Two hot chicken sandwiches stacked with coleslaw, pickles, a house sauce and seasoned fries.
$21.59
TENDERS PLATE
Two chicken tenders over toast bread with coleslaw, pickles, house sauce and seasoned fries
$17.23
POWER PLATE ( SANDWICH + TENDER)
Our signature hot chicken sandwich plus one crispy tender on white bread. Comes with coleslaw, pickles, house sauce, and seasoned fries
$18.92
FIRE FRIES
Two Chopped Chicken Tenders on seasoned fries topped with Coleslaw, Pickles & drizzled with house sauce
$17.61
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
4.8
(4k+)$0 delivery fee
"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!"
"I like the BBQ Chicken a lot better, it tasted fresh when I had start eating it, not to mention the HUGE portions of food they give you as well, making it a great plate to order if you're constantly low on money like me, lmao. I would definitely order this again though."
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!
$15.21
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!
$15.21
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!
$18.41
Mad Yolks
4.8
(600+)$0 delivery fee
"Another fantastic breakfast burrito! The soft scramble and unique cheese communicate CARE AND LOVE are cooked in every order! Love it AGAIN TODAY!"
"Spam sandwich was fire and the chipotle sauce on there was top notch to compliment the thick slices of salty spam and sweet brioche bun. Very treat yo self moment bc it is a bit pricy but worth it. Definitely don't skip the tots!"
BREAKFAST BURRITO
soft scrambled eggs, crusted potatoes, avocado, Menonita cheese, Mad Yolks salsa & crispy bacon in a flour tortilla. make it veg by replacing bacon w/ sauteed mushrooms
$16.21
b.a.e.
soft scrambled egg, extra sharp cheddar, crispy bacon, avocado, caramelized onions & Mad Yolks spicy aioli
**can be made gluten free with gluten free bun substitution**
$16.44
classic
soft scrambled egg, extra sharp cheddar, caramelized onions & Mad Yolks spicy aioli.
**can be made gluten free with gluten free bun substitution**
$13.75
mad chick
juicy house-marinated fried chicken with a fried egg, pickled cabbage, & Mad Yolks basil aioli
$16.82
Subway
4.4
(1k+)$0 delivery fee
"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.
$12.55
Spicy Italian
Spicy Pepperoni, Genoa salami, provolone cheese, jalapenos, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & mayo served on our freshly baked Artisan bread.
$12.85
Tuna
100% wild caught Tuna salad, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & onions served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$12.84
Dr Pepper®
A signature blend of 23 flavors makes every sip of Dr Pepper® truly unique
$3.59
Chunk’s Sandwiches
4.8
(1k+)$0 delivery fee
"Generous portions of fresh greens, tomatoes and falafels. The falafels are large with a crispy outside and soft herb-kissed inside. Also came with tahini and my mayo of choice. Delicious and a great price too!"
"Turkey bacon cheese with pesto mayo is great flavor good size. Chunks is one of the better sandwhich shops in Santa Cruz area that's not a BS chain. Always quality and a go to when craving a good O'l sandwhich/sub. Not my first time ordering and won't be my last."
Toasted Pastrami and Swiss
Warm pastrami, melted Swiss, Chunky style on a toasted baguette.
$16.3
Philly Cheesesteak
Thinly sliced steak, bell peppers, and onions all grilled with our special seasoning and topped with provolone, then wedged into a freshly toasted baguette.
$17.48
Chunk Factory
Create your own sandwich masterpiece
$17.26
Turkey Bacon Cheese with Pesto Mayo
Fresh shaved turkey, crispy bacon, choice of cheese, and all the Chunky fixin’s, with a smear of pesto mayo.
$17.79
KFC
4.6
(7k+)$0 delivery fee
"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
Famous Bowl
Mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, chicken nuggets and a 3-cheese blend for a savory comfort meal.
Cal.: 590
$7.55
Chicken Sandwich
Extra Crispy chicken breast filet on a buttery brioche bun, with pickles and just the right amount of mayo.
Cal.: 620-650
$6.36
5 pc. Tenders Big Box
5 Original Recipe chicken tenders, 2 sides of your choice, 2 dipping sauces, a buttery biscuit, and a medium drink.
Cal.: 1270-2230
$18.05
Gilda's
4.2
(300+)$0 delivery fee
"WOW!!! That was the best, THE BEST, Shrimp and Crab Louie EVER! Everything was fresh and there was an abundance of shrimp and crab, not just a few of them sprinkled on top. The bread rolls were heated and even the butter was placed in a separate container so they didn't melt or get smashed.
Thank You Gilda's and a big hug to the Chef and Preppers. "
"This was a DoorDash order.
I ordered my filet mignon med rare; it was well done. The coleslaw was hot. The spaghetti and meatballs tasted like Sysco quality; no way was it homemade. Although they didn't clam it to be homemade, it was pricy for "freezer food."
Crab cakes were sub par at best.
The vegetables were good and cooked perfectly. The fruit bowl was hot...probably similar to the hot Cole slaw being bagged with hot food.
Cold vs. hot should be bagged accordingly. We also only received one set of utensils for $140 worth of food, including two entry's. Seems common sense to pack fo at least two people eating.
Disappointing on several levels. From quality, cooking and packing the to-go."
New England Clam Chowder
Classic cream based chowder with potatoes, celery, pepper and clams.
$14.45
Prime Rib
Choose between 10 oz or 14 oz of our season Prime Rib served with horseradish and Au jus.
Served fresh vegetables and your choice of baked potato, fries, OR rice.
$33.54
French Dip Sandwich
Gilda's original meat sauce or marinara with parmesan cheese. Add house-made meatballs!
$21.48
Spaghetti
Served in iceberg lettuce shell with egg, olives, kidney beans, peas, carrots, tomatoes, and thousand island dressing. Served with your choice of Bay Shrimp, Crab, or a Combo of Bay Shrimp and Crab!
$24.7
Lillian'sItalianKitchen (Soquel Ave)
4.7
(1k+)$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.
$28.97
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.
$28.58
Garlic Bread with Mozzarella
Garlic Bread with Mozzarella
$11.9
SIDE CAESAR SALAD
Hearts of Romaine, crushed croutons, shaved parmesan and house made dressing.
$12.06
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