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Veg on the Edge
Abbott Square Market, 725 Front St Ste 2 ~ : +1-831-423-3000
Moderate -- Vegan, American, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Fusion, Gluten-free, African -- Additional Info: African fusion est. 2017 with a mostly gluten free menu. There are two separate weekday and weekend menus, dishes include rice and quinoa bowls, soups and burgers, wraps, toast and more. Black owned. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Central Coast Juicery
111 Locust St ~ : +1-831-747-7085
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, American, Raw, Juice bar, Take-out, Honey -- Additional Info: Juice bar also offering prepared raw food and snacks. Est. July '18. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Owl's Nest
37–57 Porter Kresge Rd ~ : +1-831-459-1934
Moderate -- Lacto, American, Western -- Additional Info: Plant-based cafe on UCSC campus that offers custom bowls with vegan-friendly ingredients. Open to the public. Hours may vary depending on the semester and holidays - check ahead. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Pretty Good Advice - Santa Cruz
1319 Pacific Ave (at Walnut Ave) ~ :
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Western, Fast food, Take-out, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Santa Cruz location of this vegetarian restaurant that offers many marked vegan options such as a vegan burger, tofu scramble sandwich, fries, a selection of soups and salads. The restaurant staff understands veganism and can offer suggestions. Wheelchair accessible. Mon-Sun 9:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Samba Rock Acai Cafe
291 Water St ~ : +1-831-458-2224
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo -- Additional Info: Acai bowls cafe also serving smoothies, yerba mate, baked goods, coffee, espresso, and sometimes organic soups. Items with milk can be made vegan with the substitution of hemp milk at extra charge. Free indoor bike parking. NOTE: Please verify if still fully vegetarian. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 8:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Terra Superfoods
1010 Pacific Avenue Suite A/B ~ : +1-831-226-2024
Moderate -- International, Organic, Juice bar, Delivery, Take-out, Catering, Honey, Brazilian, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Health foods cafe offering açaí bowls, smoothies, cold pressed juices, salads, wraps and toasts. All vegan except for honey and bee pollen. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 7:30am-5:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Achilles by the Sea
1404 Soquel Ave ~ : +1-831-621-2834
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Mediterranean, Take-out, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mediterranean restaurant with a variety of vegan friendly dishes. Includes heart shaped falafel, hummus and tahini sauce. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm, Sun 11:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Akira Sushi
1222 Soquel Ave ~ : +1-831-600-7093
Moderate -- Ovo, Japanese, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Sushi and bento. Has one page of veggie sushi rolls. Be sure to specify vegan. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Arslans Turkish Street Food
113 Walnut Ave ~ : +1-831-459-9770
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Mediterranean, Take-out, Middle Eastern, Turkish, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Counter service restaurant serving Turkish street food. Vegan menu section includes vegan lahmacun, hummus with pita, falafel wrap, falafel box and more. Mostly takeaway, limited seating available. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:30am-8:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-9:00pm, Sun 11:30am-7:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

At Thai Recipe
2106A Mission St ~ : +1-831-457-0238
Moderate -- Lacto, Thai, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai restaurant with vegan choices. Menu includes papaya salad, tofu satay, various curries, spicy noodles and more. Specify no egg or fish/oyster sauce when ordering. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 11:00am-3:00pm, 5:00pm-9:00pm, Sat-Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Betty Noodles
431 Front St ~ : +1-831-454-8140
Inexpensive -- Ovo, Take-out, Asian Fusion, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Asian fusion eatery in downtown Santa Cruz. Offers a menu of salads, appetizers, noodle soups, noodle bowls. Numerous vegetable and tofu dishes. NOTE: Incidents of being served non-vegan food when ordered vegan have been reported. Previously named Monster Pot. Mon 5:00pm-9:30pm, Tue-Wed 11:00am-9:30pm, Thu 5:00pm-9:30pm, Fri-Sun 11:00am-9:30pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Bookie's Pizza
1315 Water St (at Sante Adairius) ~ : +1-831-246-6158
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Pizza, Italian, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant serving Detroit-style deep-dish pizza with a vegan pie made with vegan cheese and vegetables. Also offers mushroom hot wings and salad. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 12:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 12:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Cafe Brasil
1410 Mission St ~ : +1-831-429-1855
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Juice bar, Brazilian, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Brazilian restaurant with a vegetarian section on the menu. The dishes containing egg can be substituted with tofu. Has large juice and smoothie menu - can ask for almond milk to replace dairy. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 8:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Cafe Delmarette
1126 Pacific Ave ~ : +1-831-420-1025
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Delivery, Take-out, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Café offering coffee, vegan sandwich of the day, warm quinoa or oatmeal with fruit, salads, and avocado toast. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Wed 9:00am-4:00pm, Thu 9:00am-2:00pm, Fri 9:00am-4:00pm, Sat 9:00am-2:00pm, Sun 9:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Cafe El Palomar
2222 East Cliff Dr, No 100 ~ : +1-831-477-0371
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Mexican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mexican restaurant on the beach. Rice and beans are vegan and there is a separate section on the dinner menu highlighting vegan choices such as a garden plate, enchiladas and tacos. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 8:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sun 7:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Canton Westside
1230 Mission St ~ : +1-831-423-0688
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Chinese, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Local Cantonese restaurant. Offers a dedicated vegetarian section with clearly labeled vegan items which may include szechuan tofu, garlic vegetables and a variety of tofu dishes. Previously known as Golden City. (As of March 2024, has no online presence. Please send HappyCow further information as it becomes available.) Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Charlie Hong Kong
1141 Soquel Ave ~ : +1-831-426-5664
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Chinese, Thai, Fast food, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Asian fast food restaurant with a mostly veggie menu, labeled. Uses mostly organic ingredients. NOTE: take-out only during Covid-19 restrictions - order online or in person. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Chipotle - River St
550 River St Ste A ~ : +1-831-295-6582
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Mexican, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 1 Happycow(s)

Chloe's Kitchen
2301A Mission St ~ : +1-831-454-8822
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers many vegan dishes including various types of vegan dumplings including vegetables with tofu and kimchi with tofu. There are vegan soups and salads. Multiple vegan appetizers including scallion pancakes, tofu or vegetable fresh rolls, fried tofu, mixed vegetables. There is at least one noodle and one vegan rice entree. Previously called Mo's Dumplings. Tue-Sun 11:30am-3:30pm, Tue-Thu 4:30pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 4:30pm-9:30pm, Sun 4:30pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Copal
1203 Mission St (at Laurel St) ~ : +1-831-201-4418
Expensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Take-out, Mexican, Oaxacan, Mezcal, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Oaxacan restaurant and Mezcal bar offering several vegan options including two mole dishes, a tamale and more. Note that not all of the mezcal is vegan - be sure to ask before ordering. As of April 21, 2021, offering indoor and outdoor seating as well as take out. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Wed-Thu 4:00pm-8:00pm, Fri-Sat 4:00pm-9:00pm, Sun 4:00pm-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Engfer Pizza Works
537 Seabright Ave (at Murray St) ~ : +1-831-429-1856
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, American, Pizza, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Woodfire pizza place, features a Grandpa's flatbed truck from Engfer Iron Works. All the vegetarian pizzas can be made vegan, and offers a vegan tofu "cheese" topping on vegan pies. A wide variety of toppings are available year round and seasonally. Casual atmosphere. Wed-Sun 4:00pm-9:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Evarista's Comal
2-1245, E Cliff Dr ~ : +1-831-471-8785
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Mexican, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mexican restaurant offering labelled vegan items such as soy chorizo saute and grilled vegetable sandwich. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon 9:00am-4:00pm, Wed-Sat 9:00am-4:00pm, Sun 9:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Falafel Of Santa Cruz
1501 Mission St ~ : +1-831-459-0486
Moderate -- Lacto, Mediterranean, Take-out, Catering, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Family owned Mediterranean restaurant offering many vegan friendly dishes and some that can be made vegan. Includes a falafel plate, vegan tahini sauce and dolmas. Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:30pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Far West Fungi
224 Laurel St, Suite A101 (at Cedar St) ~ : +1-831-226-2626
Inexpensive -- Lacto, American, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Sells meat, vegan options available. Mushroom market vendor with a small seasonal mushroom centered cafe menu at the counter-top restaurant. Also sells mushrooms online. Menu is vegetarian but salami is sold here. Accepts credit cards. Mon 11:00am-5:00pm, Tue-Sun 11:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Full Steam Dumpling
1001 Center St ~ : +1-831-200-4433
Moderate -- Ovo, Japanese, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Pop-up dumpling and ramen shop frequently located inside the Santa Cruz Art Center. Has a variety of seasonally rotating vegan options on the menu, such as gyoza and ramen. Wed-Sat 5:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Gobi Mongolian BBQ
1308 Pacific Avenue (at Cooperhouse Shopping Center) ~ : +1-831-713-5991
Moderate -- Ovo, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Mongolian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mongolian style BBQ restaurant serving customizable grilled dishes. Vegans can choose from a variety of vegetables, tofu, noodles, sauces and wontons. Specify vegan when ordering to avoid cross-contamination. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Hanloh
1011 Cedar St ~ : +1-831-854-7525
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Thai, Fast food, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Asian, Catering, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Local Thai restaurant and catering service serving a few vegan items such as spiced cashews, roti mataba, pak ob wonsen and vegan tofu salad. Outdoor seating. Wed-Thu 5:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Hokkaido Ramen House
1901 Mission St ~ : +1-831-439-2021
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Ramen restaurant with a vegan ramen option and various vegan-friendly side dishes and starters, such as gyoza. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 11:00am-2:30pm, 4:30pm-9:00pm, Sat 11:00am-9:00pm, Sun 11:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Hula's Island Grill
221 Cathcart St (at Pacific Ave) ~ : +1-831-426-4852
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Polynesian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Island themed restaurant and bar. Has a separate vegetarian/vegan menu. Serves the Beyond Meat burger. Has outdoor seating with heat lamps in front of the restaurant. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Tue 4:00pm-10:00pm, Wed-Thu 12:00pm-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-10:00pm, Sun 11:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Ibiza
1541 Pacific Ave, Ste B ~ : +1-831-900-5222
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Mediterranean, Take-out, Spanish, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Spanish-inspired Mediterranean restaurant with clearly labeled menu. Example vegan offerings include falafel wrap, tabouleh salad, falafel salad, french fries, churros and more. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 11:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Ike's Love & Sandwiches
1318 Ocean St ~ : +1-831-431-6260
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, American, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Mon-Thu 10:30am-8:00pm, Fri-Sat 10:30am-9:00pm, Sun 10:30am-7:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge
175 W Cliff Dr (at Bay St) ~ : +1-831-740-8137
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant with view overlooking Cowell Beach and Monterey Bay. Menu offers a vegan choice or two for different times of day and are clearly labeled. Choices may include a Buddha bowl with roasted veggies, quinoa and avocado, a quinoa and falafel wrap (ask to omit feta), braised chickpeas on the dinner menu and a plant-based skillet for breakfast. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 7:00am-2:00pm, 5:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

La Cabana
2330 Mission St ~ : +1-831-425-7261
Moderate -- Lacto, Delivery, Take-out, Mexican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mexican restaurant using traditional ingredients offering a vegan burrito option and a vegetarian one that can be made vegan. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 9:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

La Katrina Mexican Kitchen
1719 Mission St ~ : +1-831-515-7331
Moderate -- Lacto, Take-out, Mexican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mexican restaurant with a vegan menu that includes burritos, chimichangas, taco, nachos, flautas, and enchiladas. Mon-Sun 7:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Laili
101 B Cooper St ~ : +1-831-423-4545
Moderate -- Lacto, Mediterranean, Delivery, Take-out, Middle Eastern, Afghan, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mediterranean cuisine with Afghan influence in a finer dining setup. A couple of vegan possibilities, includes the entree roasted cauliflower and chickpeas with tomato ginger sauce, a saffron basmati rice, and the Mediterranean appetizer plate. Vegans need to ask to omit yogurt. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sat 4:00pm-8:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Las Palmas Taco Bar
55 Front St ~ : +1-831-429-1220
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Fast food, Beer/Wine, Mexican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mexican fast food restaurant near the bayfront. Has a vegetarian section on the menu - ask which of the dishes can be adapted to be vegan upon request. Be sure to specify if you want vegan, and ask for dairy-free tortilla. Mon-Thu 10:00am-8:00pm, Fri 10:00am-9:00pm, Sat 10:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Lúpulo Craft Beer House
233 Cathcart St ~ : +1-831-454-8306
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Beer/Wine, Latin, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant and brewery offering a green goddess salad, asada tacos, asada torta, fingerling potatoes with vegan aioli, hummus, or pickled vegetables. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:30am-10:00pm, Fri 11:30am-11:30pm, Sat 11:00am-11:30pm, Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Mobo Sushi
105 S River St (at Front St) ~ : +1-831-425-1700
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Has a separate vegetarian sushi list with all veg choices clearly marked. Includes rolls, appetizers, desserts, sides, bento boxes, and salads. Try the vegan tazuna roll which is different every time (chef's choice). Busy on weekends. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, Mon-Thu 5:00pm-9:30pm, Fri 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sat 4:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 4:00pm-9:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

NAHNA
1520 Pacific Ave Ste K1 ~ : +1-831-359-7125
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Fast food, Take-out, African, Eritrean, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Kiosk near Bookshop Santa Cruz offering choice of two or three sides served on a piece of taita or injera. Vegans choose from the veggies sides such as cauliflower, mushroom, lentils, and a few others. Specify no ghee. On Wednesdays they sell at the nearby farmer's market. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Fri-Sun 12:00pm-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Namaste Grill
303 Beach St ~ : +1-831-713-5430
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Indian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Local Indian restaurant that serves a variety of vegan and vegetarian dishes. Offers vegan vegetable momos, oyster mushroom curry and gobi manchurian. Has two locations in Santa Cruz. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Namaste Indian Cuisine
1501 Mission St ~ : +1-831-316-7032
Moderate -- Lacto, Indian, Delivery, Take-out, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Local Indian restaurant serving a selection of vegan and friendly curries, dals, breads, and appetizers. Vegan options are clearly marked. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm, Mon-Thu 5:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-9:30pm, Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Oyuki Sushi
1010 Pacific Ave, Ste F (at 1010 Pacific) ~ : +1-831-201-4212
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Take-out, Latin, Peruvian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Japanese and Peruvian fusion restaurant with separate vegan menu that features various sushi rolls made with ingredients including mock chicken and salmon, vegan cream cheese and vegan mayonnaise. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 3:00pm-9:00pm, Sun 9:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Pizza My Heart
1116 Pacific Ave ~ : +1-831-426-2511
Moderate -- Lacto, Pizza, Italian, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-12:00am -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Real Thai Kitchen
1632 Seabright Ave ~ : +1-831-427-2559
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Thai, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Family-friendly local Thai restaurant that serves a variety of vegan choices. Also, many menu items can be made vegan upon request. Vegan tofu laab salad, tofu pad see-ew with no egg. Mon-Fri 11:00am-2:30pm, Mon-Thu 5:00pm-9:00pm, Fri 5:00pm-9:30pm, Sat-Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

River Cafe
415 River St Suite K ~ : +1-831-420-1280
Moderate -- Lacto, Asian, Tibetan, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant that has panini and burritos that can be made vegan. Also offers vegan momos, a Tibetan dumpling. Vegan soup offered daily. Has non-dairy milk alternatives for coffee and tea drinks. Outdoor seating. Mon-Sun 10:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Royal Taj India Cuisine
270 Soquel Ave ~ : +1-831-427-2666
Moderate -- Lacto, Indian, Delivery, Take-out, Catering, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Casual Indian restaurant with vegetarian and vegan items. Offers a lunch buffet with vegan items marked including chutneys and curries. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:30am-3:00pm, 5:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Sala Thai
353 Soquel Ave (at Ocean St) ~ : +1-831-426-1214
Moderate -- Ovo, Thai, Beer/Wine, Asian, Vietnamese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai restaurant offering several vegan options using tofu, mock meats, and vegetable broth. Check with server to clarify vegan choices. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:30am-9:30pm, Fri 11:30am-10:00pm, Sat 12:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-9:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Salsas Taco Bar
1710 Brommer St ~ : +1-831-465-1105
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Mexican, Catering, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Casual Mexican food eatery and cantina. Offers a separate vegan menu with dishes like vegan tacos, spinach enchiladas, flautas, burrito, chimichanga, sope, and taco salad. Fresh salsa bar. Separate fryer for vegan food. ATM on the premises. The owners will assist you with your order. Open for take out during Covid-19 restrictions. Call ahead for hours. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 10:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Sampa Brazilian Kitchen - Branciforte
841 N Branciforte Ave (at Water St) ~ : +1-831-621-2154
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Brazilian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Brazilian restaurant offering a few vegan items such as feijoada, maitake mushroom tacos and tofu muqueca. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-4:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm, Sun 11:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Sampa Brazillian Kitchen - Woodhouse
119 Madrone St (at Woodhouse Blending and Brewing) ~ : +1-831-334-2616
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Brazilian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant inside a brewery. Offers a labelled vegan avocado bertioga, vegan cambury and vegan crostini. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Wed-Fri 3:00pm-9:00pm, Sat 12:00pm-9:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-7:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Santa Cruz Diner
909 Ocean St ~ : +1-831-426-7151
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, International, Western, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Diner with several labeled vegan menu items, including coconut curry, tofu scramble, and a tofu rice bowl. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 7:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 7:00am-10:00pm, Sun 7:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Shogun Japanese Restaurant
1123 Pacific Ave ~ : +1-831-469-4477
Moderate -- Ovo, Japanese, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Other than ones marked with non-veg items, all rolls in vegetable rolls section are vegan. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Steamer Lane Supply
644-670 W Cliff Dr ~ : +1-831-420-5270
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Fusion, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Famous cliffside surfing spot since the 1930s, featuring a surfing museum inside a lighthouse. Located inside Lighthouse Field State Park near the beach. Vegans can have the curried tofu salad in a toasty pressed burrito or bowl. Agua fresca and coffee are available also. Outdoor seating. Mon-Thu 8:00am-6:00pm, Fri-Sat 8:00am-6:30pm, Sun 8:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Sugo Italian Pasta Bar
1116 Soquel Ave ~ : +1-831-431-6965
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Italian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Italian restaurant with self-made, customizable pasta bowls. Pasta options include bucatini, spaghetti, rigatoni and vegan ravioli, with sauces such as garlic and oil or pomodoro. Vegan toppings include black olives, capers, mixed vegetables, tomatoes and more. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Fri 11:30am-2:00pm, 4:30pm-9:00pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Taqueria Santa Cruz II
1002 Soquel Ave ~ : +1-831-429-5193
Moderate -- Lacto, Delivery, Take-out, Mexican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mexican restaurant that offers vegan-friendly items on the menu. Rice and refried beans are free of animal products. Mon-Sun 9:00am-11:30pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Taqueria Vallarta
608 Soquel Ave ~ : +1-831-457-8226
Moderate -- Lacto, Take-out, Mexican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Local Mexican chain with a vegetarian menu, from which many items can be made vegan by omitting or swapping out cheese and sour cream. Choices include burritos, nachos, and more. Has other locations. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 9:00am-10:30pm -- Rating: 2 Happycow(s)

The Bagelry
320 Cedar St Ste A ~ : +1-831-424-8049
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Fast food, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Local bagel and sandwich shop with a few locations. Vegan spreads include Toffuti a house-made tofu-tom, tofu del fuego, hummus, and new dehli spread. Veggie toppings range from avocado to sprouts to olive spread to sun dried tomatoes. Bottled juices and smoothies. ATM on site. Free Wi-Fi. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Cash only. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Fri 6:30am-5:30pm, Sat 7:00am-5:30pm, Sun 7:30am-4:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Buzz Sushi & Market
1005 Cedar St ~ : +1-831-201-7168
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant & a market that serves & sells house-made vegan choices such as sushi, kimchi, sauces and salad dressings. Accepts credit cards. Mon 12:00pm-8:00pm, Thu-Sun 12:00pm-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Crêpe Place
1134 Soquel Ave (at Seabright) ~ : +1-831-429-6994
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Catering, French, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Est. 1973. Has a vegan crepe batter, Gardein chick'n and vegan mozzarella cheese, so any crepe on the menu can be made vegan. The dinner salad is vegan. Holds a brunch on Saturday and Sunday which includes a vegan tofu scramble. Has live music and DJs. Currently also offering a Thanksgiving crepe with Gardein vegan chicken and gravy. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Thu 11:30am-8:00pm, Fri 11:30am-9:00pm, Sat 10:00am-9:00pm, Sun 10:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Point Market
23040 E Cliff Dr ~ : +1-831-475-3356
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Mexican, Gluten-free, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers a vegan burrito and other vegan items upon request. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Cash only. Mon-Sun 7:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Tramonti
528 Seabright Ave ~ : +1-831-426-7248
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Italian, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Italian restaurant offering a few vegetarian items that can be made vegan with non-dairy mozzarella such as salad, minestrone soup, and pizza. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Fri 12:00pm-3:00pm, 4:30pm-9:30pm, Sat 12:00pm-9:30pm, Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Vim Dining and Desserts
2238 Mission St ~ : +1-831-515-7033
Moderate -- American, Western, Beer/Wine, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers upscale New American fare featuring lavish desserts and cocktails plus an outdoor patio. Serves seasonal, rotating menu which always includes vegan appetizers, salads, entrees and desserts. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Wed-Sat 5:00pm-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Walnut Avenue Cafe
106 Walnut Ave ~ : +1-831-457-2804
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Busy all day breakfast and lunch cafe. Has tofu scramble and soy milk for coffee upon request. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Windmill Cafe
21231 E Cliff Dr ~ : +1-831-464-4698
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Breakfast, coffee, and lunch food cafe in the historic Lincoln Windmill building. Offers a tofu scramble, tempeh, Earth Balance margarine spread for toast. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 7:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Woodstock's Pizza
710 Front St ~ : +1-831-427-4444
Moderate -- Lacto, American, Pizza, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Pizzeria with multiple locations. Has whole grain crust, gluten-free crust, and Daiya vegan cheese for extra charge. Choice of salads, or build your own. Free Wi-Fi. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Tue 11:00am-12:00am, Wed-Thu 11:00am-1:00am, Fri-Sat 11:00am-2:00am, Sun 11:00am-12:00am -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Yan Flower
617 Pacific Ave ~ : +1-831-423-2574
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Chinese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Chinese food staple in Santa Cruz. Offers many tofu dishes including kung pao tofu, sweet & sour tofu and more. Vegetable fried chow mein, fried rice (contains no egg, but ask to be sure). Wheelchair accessible. Mon-Tue 11:00am-9:00pm, Wed 11:00am-3:00pm, Thu-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Zachary's Restaurant
819 Pacific Ave (at Laurel St) ~ : +1-831-427-0646
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, American, Delivery, Take-out, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Serves all made-in-house breakfast and lunch since 1985 in downtown. Vegans can have the basic tofu scramble for breakfast, the tofu mess for brunch and a catalina veggie burger. Popular breakfast so expect a long line during peak hours. Tue-Sun 7:00am-2:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Zameen at The Point
851 41st Ave ~ : +1-831-713-5520
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Mediterranean, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Middle Eastern, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. California twist on Mediterranean street food. Choices for vegans include falafel, hummus, and salad. NOTE: Wraps reported to contain buttermilk. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sun 12:00pm-7:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Zoccoli's Delicatessen
1534 Pacific Ave ~ : +1-831-423-1711
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Italian, Mediterranean, Fast food, Take-out, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Italian deli and sandwich shop serving breakfast and lunch. Only labels vegetarian options, but some of them are also vegan or can be veganised. Choices include aubergine sandwich (order without cheese), avocado sandwich (order without Italian dressing), santa cruzer, salads, and spaghetti. Also has an option to build customized sandwiches from a list of ingredients and toppings. Outdoor seating. Mon-Sat 8:00am-6:00pm, Sun 10:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Food Not Bombs
850 Front St ~ : +1-831-515-8234
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: International organization operating on the principle that society needs to promote life not death. Volunteers cook and serve free vegan meals. Donations welcomed. Check webpage for schedule. NOTE: Please verify if still fully vegan. Mon-Sun 1:30pm-4:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Surf City Billiards Bar & Cafe
931 Pacific Ave ~ : +1-831-423-7665
Moderate -- -- Additional Info: Venue offering pool, ping pong, darts, and shuffleboard with a 100% vegan food menu featuring hummus, stone-baked pita, and other snacks. Beverages confirmed vegan-friendly. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Wed 4:00pm-12:00am, Thu-Sat 4:00pm-1:00am, Sun 12:00pm-12:00am -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

11th Hour Coffee
1001 Center St, No 1 ~ : +1-831-322-4599
Moderate -- -- Additional Info: Cafe with plant-based milk alternatives available. Also offers avocado toast and peanut butter banana toast (omit honey). Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 7:00am-6:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Cat & Cloud Coffee
719 Swift St, Unit 56 ~ : +1-831-515-6015
Moderate -- -- Additional Info: Coffee shop with vegan pastries, breakfast burrito and grain bowl. Plant-based milk alternatives available. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 6:30am-3:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Cococ
Various locations ~ :
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Take-out, Mexican, Catering -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Traditional Mexican food. Vegan choices may include potato & mushroom tinga, authentic quisados and others. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Coffeetopia
1443 Capitola Rd ~ : +1-831-427-7181
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Take-out, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Coffee bar with breakfast and snack options. Has options for vegan coffee drinks, smoothies, and a vegan breakfast burrito. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 6:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Companion Bakeshop
2341 Mission St ~ : +1-831-471-8378
Inexpensive -- Bakery -- Additional Info: Local bakery specializing in sourdough. Also serves coffee drinks and tea. Offers vegan coffee cake, seasonal vegan sandwich and freshly baked bread such as traditional rye, picnic, walnut, three seeds, holy moly batard, annies rye and baguettes. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Cruz Creamery
815 Ocean St ~ : +1-831-600-8459
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Dairy ice creamery but with several coconut-based vegan ice cream flavors such as dark chocolate, summer berry, cappuccino. Gluten-free cones are vegan. Mon-Wed 11:00am-10:00pm, Thu-Sun 11:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Daniel Marcus MD
2911 Chanticleer Ave ~ : +1-831-477-2350
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Dr. Daniel B. Marcus, MD, is a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician. Offers whole food, plant-based shared medical appointments. -- Rating: Not rated yet

Dos Hermanos Pupuseria
Various locations ~ : +1-831-430-8335
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Take-out, Mexican -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Local Santa Cruz food truck offering various types of Salvadorian pupusas. As of March 2024, a few are vegetarian and one is vegan. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Downtown Farmers' Market
Center St & Lincoln St ~ : +1-831-454-0566
-- -- Additional Info: Large outdoor market featuring many organic growers. Wed 1:30pm-5:30pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Firefly Coffee House
131 Front St ~ : +1-831-471-8881
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Take-out, Breakfast -- Additional Info: A coffee house serving bagels with customizable vegan options including hummus, vegan cream cheese, pesto, and olive tapenade. Also has vegan milks. (Please note they do serve meat.) Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 7:00am-2:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Homeless Garden Project Farm Stand
Homeless Garden Project, Shaffer Rd (at near Delaware Ave) ~ : +1-831-426-3609
Moderate -- Ovo, Organic, Take-out -- Additional Info: Farm stand selling seasonal organic produce, jams, flowers, and more. Please note that hours may change - check ahead. Tue-Sun 10:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Izzy's Ices
106 Lincoln St ~ : +1-831-439-2023
Moderate -- Lacto, Take-out -- Additional Info: House-made Italian ice with rotating vegan flavors. Please note that some flavors contain dairy. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Jackie Busse M.D. FAAP
2025 Soquel Ave ~ : +1-831-458-5555
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Doctor practicing general pediatrics and has an expertise in whole-food, plant-based nutrition for children. -- Rating: Not rated yet

Mariposa Coffee Bar
1010 Pacific Ave STE E ~ : +1-831-316-3026
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Take-out, Vietnamese, Cuban -- Additional Info: A local vegetarian cafe serving Vietnamese and Cuban sandwiches, pastries, and mains. Daily limited hours with some evening events on occasion. Most Vietnamese dishes are or can be made vegan. Mon 9:00am-4:00pm, Thu-Sun 9:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

New Leaf Community Market - Westside
1101 Fair Ave ~ : +1-831-426-1306
-- -- Additional Info: Natural foods market with several locations. Stocks a wide range of natural food and grocery. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 8:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Pacific Cookie Company
1203 Pacific Ave ~ : +1-831-429-6905
Inexpensive -- Delivery, Bakery -- Additional Info: Offers vegan cookie options such as chocolate chip, oatmeal & raisin and lemon sugar. Mon-Thu 10:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 10:00am-12:00am, Sun 10:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Pana Venezuelan Food Truck
118 Cooper St ~ : +1-530-340-6656
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Delivery, Take-out, Honey, Latin, Venezuelan -- Additional Info: Food truck specializing in Venezuelan and Central American arepas. Offers a vegan arepa option. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Tue-Sun 11:30am-7:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting
1330 Pacific Ave (at Cooperhouse Shopping Center) ~ : +1-831-459-0100
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Western, Take-out -- Additional Info: Small, local coffee shop that offers coffee, tea, smoothies, and pastries. Plant milks available for drinks. Mon-Fri 7:00am-7:00pm, Sat 7:30am-7:00pm, Sun 8:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Staff of Life
1266 Soquel Ave ~ : +1-831-423-8632
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Natural foods market with deli, bakery, and juice bar inside. Wide selection of natural products and food, including nutritional supplements, vitamins, vegetarian and vegan foods, bulk staples, and more. Specializes in vegan baked goods. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 7:30am-9:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

The Food Bin
1130 Mission ~ : +1-831-423-5526
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Natural food store stocking all kinds of products, from snacks and bulk grains to nuts, dried fruits, and fresh produce and herbs. Adjacent to the Herb Room. Mon-Sun 9:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

The Herb Room
1130 Mission St ~ : +1-831-429-8108
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Well-stocked small shop with Western and Chinese bulk herbs, bulk teas, vitamins, Chinese medicine, books, body care, jewelry, clothings, housewares, everything you need to make your own products. Knowledgeable staff, and complimentary tea served daily. Adjacent to the Food Bin. Mon-Sat 8:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

The Penny Ice Creamery
913 Cedar St ~ : +1-831-204-2523
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Ice cream shop with a rotating selection of vegan options. Mon-Sun 12:00pm-11:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Tiki Hut
400 Beach St (at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk) ~ : +1-831-423-1890
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Take-out -- Additional Info: Ice cream shop offering dairy-free pineapple and strawberry frozen yogurt. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Fri-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Trader Joe's
700 Front St ~ : +1-831-425-0140
-- -- Additional Info: Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 8:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Verve Coffee Roasters
816 41st Ave ~ : +1-831-706-2369
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Take-out -- Additional Info: Branch of coffee roasters with plant-based milk alternatives. Also offers vegan food options such as vegan chia pudding and avocado toast. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 7:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Westside Santa Cruz Farmer's Market
Western Dr & Mission St ~ : +1-831-454-0566
-- -- Additional Info: Weekly market situated on the northern edge of Santa Cruz's greenbelt. Sat 9:00am-1:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Whole Foods Market
911 Soquel Ave ~ : +1-831-426-9901
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 8:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)