Just came in for the first time and ordered pepperoni to go. This is probably some of the best…read morepizza I've ever had! Workers were super nice and the pizza came out super fast!

POGONIP Pizza in Santa Cruz is absolutely outstanding! From the moment the food arrived, you could…read moretell everything was made with the freshest ingredients. Ryan Thompson, the owner, was there and greeted us with a friendly smile, and the staff was very accommodating. The atmosphere was fun, vibrant, and very clean. The Caesar salad was completely off the hook--the Parmesan, crispy bacon, and house dressing created the best Caesar salad I've ever had. Every bite was packed with flavor and truly one of a kind. The pizzas were just as incredible. I highly recommend the Wood Cutter or the Atomic Loving Pizza. Both are loaded with fresh, high-quality toppings and have amazing flavor. If you're looking for one of the best places to eat in Santa Cruz, this is it. POGONIP Pizza is easily one of my top recommendations and definitely belongs on anyone's "Top 10 Things to Do in Santa Cruz" list. We can't wait to come back!

So AMAZING!!!! The square Sicilian pizza is where it's at! Love the crust and no matter what…read moretopping you choose it's all good! Pizza reminds me of what my family cooked growing up. Make sure to try the Nutella dessert pizza! The young man serving tonight was extremely polite and prompt with his service. After not coming in here in about 15 years, we are glad we came tonight.

Pretty decent overall. The pasta was nice and saucy, but the noodles themselves weren't great. For…read morethe price, I thought it was just okay value. They seem to host a lot of weekly events and specials, including all-you-can-eat promotions, which looked pretty fun and could be a good reason to check the place out.

WOW! Italian beef sandwiches with kick butt giardinere and pizza's fresh cooked. A pop-up business…read morebut not your run of the mill ones. My wife is from Chicago and I had my first Italian beef at Portillos...drop dead amazing. AND NOW I'VE FOUND ONE IN THE SAN LORENZO VALLEY... Authentic flavor and real deal taste... transported me back to Chicago. Don't miss out on this!

I'm always looking to support local businesses and this little pizza pop up was a big winner!…read more Chicago style thin crust made with love and baked right in front of me. Super nice couple running this small business and the quality of the ingredients are super fresh which makes a delicious pie. You can pay with cash or Venmo and they even have a frequent buyers card. They are at the Adorable French Bakery every Sunday starting at 12 noon. Follow them on Instagram to see where they pop up next! Definitely a great find here in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

This hole in the wall cafe is a great deal and a nice break from theme park food. Burgers, pizzas…read moreand chicken sandwiches are very good and the staff is friendly.

Can I throw up now? ... This was the WORST PIZZA EVER! And, I really mean it. I felt like throwing…read moreup after I ate here. The pizza had no real taste, just this unmistakable feeling of oil and old cheese building in my stomach. I don't recall any of the toppings having any flavor to add to my nausea. But, if you are curious, we had the Surfer Delight, which was ham and pineapple and green bell peppers. The service was horrible. Seat yourself is what the sign says; but, it neglects to say wait 15 to 20 minutes for the wait staff to bring you a menu, wait another 15 to 20 minutes for your order to be taken, then wait another 15 to 20 minutes for your food to arrive. The check did come promptly. The only reason this places gets even a single star from me (other than Yelp will not let me give them any less) is that you can look out from the patio, across Beach Street, towards the ocean and the Boardwalk, and enjoy the sunset as the flies buzz around your food, even though they refuse to land on it.

Let me start off by saying this is a new hip place to be! I love the vinyl wall and that they have…read morea Dj playing vinyls, second I loved having a real candle on the table too! Next the ceaser salad was delicious, loved every bite, the stuffed mushrooms looked delicious even though I don't eat mushrooms, lastly the chicken pesto pizza was amazing, perfect amount of toppings and the crust was crispy and perfect, not a big wine selection but it seemed like they have some pretty good selection of local beers. It's a walk up counter but you can sit at any table, after you order they give you a number to put on your table and they bring all the food to your table. Overall, I will so be back to try their other pizzas apps and salads too!

Called to ask if they delivered locally. Very pleasant young lady answered the phone and advised…read morethey are only doing through Uber Eats. Fine, no problem. Ordered the #2 pizza "Concrete Ship" as identified on menu featuring Corralitos sausage - that was a great first impression to see they carry this sausage. $28 not too bad so I went through with it. About 45 minutes later, the driver arrives - absolutely no secure packing on the box such as a quality seal to ensure it doesn't open which is typically what these types of orders include. It was was not secured all the way and had a corner popping up. I also ordered the "stretch" style dough crust they feature, giving you a choice of thin crust or stretch. It arrived very thin with a pool of grease on top, with a very minimal amount of sausage on it. Have no idea whether it was stretch or thin but wasn't impressed. Surprised to see so much grease without an adequate amount of sausage. Taste was nothing to write home about; I can't even explain it but just nothing special. Total out the door with service fees, tip, taxes, etc. was $42.81 - so much for my $28 pizza. I get the fact that there is service involved but it seemed excessive and definitely not worth it. Had the pizza been better, I would not complain about price here... I had high hopes for a local place nearby that would be good and maybe things will improve but I'm not ready to go back any time soon, I'm sorry to say.

We had a very good dinner at California Grill while visiting Watsonville. The restaurant has a…read morecomfortable, old-school local feel with a large bar and dining room. It isn't trying to be overly trendy or fancy, and the emphasis on local ingredients and the Pajaro Valley gives it some character. My partner had the Mediterranean pasta with grilled chicken, and our son had the steak dinner with fries and vegetables. I ordered the evening special, which was cheese tortellini with prawns in a creamy sauce. Everything was very good, and the portions were generous. They also brought bread to the table before dinner and kept us supplied during the meal. We had a bottle of Alfaro Pinot Noir with dinner. It was a good local wine and paired nicely with the meal. We also appreciated seeing local wines represented on the menu. We finished by sharing the crème brûlée. It was quite tasty and considerably larger than we expected... definitely enough to share. The service was a real highlight. Our waiter was friendly, attentive and prompt throughout the meal. Since we were visiting the area, he also took some time to share a few local tips, including where to find some particularly good sausages and meats. It was a nice personal touch and added to the experience. Overall, California Grill was a very good find in Watsonville: good food, generous portions, excellent service and a nice connection to the local agricultural community. A solid four-star experience, and somewhere we'd be happy to visit again.

This is the second time I was at this location. The food is…read morereally good and the portions are large, ok, very large Fresh salads, innovative preparation of food, I am very impressed with this location. It's a locals spot, I believe owned by farmers. I highly recommend!! Service was very good!! Ambiance was good, more local vibe which actually was inviting!!

TL:DR. Great selection of beers. Really good burgers part of brew pub so order a food and beer…read moretogether Located next to the Watsonville airport in an industrial area so don't be surprised Parking - street is packed so don't be surprised if you need to park away and walk. Be careful of the lots which are private and will tow you. Service - great. Harper busy Friday night but service was prompt and efficient Food - delicious burger and fries. Burgers had great homemade pickles and fries were cooked and seasoned perfectly Brew - huge selection of beers. Amber ale and the hazy were both very good If you ware in the Watsonville area you owe it to some of for a pint and some food. Enjoy!

Coming to eat at Guz-Bros has become a monthly treat for my boyfriend and I. We've had just about…read moreevery item on their menu, and let me tell you - I have not been disappointed once. Our top favorites: Burger: The burger buns are made fresh daily as well as the premium meat used to make the patty's. It comes with fries that have the perfect crunch. Buttermilk salad: There is so much flavor with every bite, tossed with an amazing house-made dressing (don't forget to add their juicy grilled chicken, BOMB!). Spicy fried chicken sandwich: The sauce on the sandwich is perfect for spicy lovers. I am obsessed with the crunch of their fried chicken - mouth watering!! You cannot go wrong with any of the items on their menu. Top tier!!

Food - 3, service - 3, ambiance - noisy casual…read more We've been here several times in both small and larger groups, weekdays and weekends. We like to support local family run businesses and the food has been good in the past. The wait staff are consistently friendly and mostly competent. We've been pleased that when asked about gluten-free options each time, the waiters know about 90% of the menu off the top of their heads and aren't afraid to say they need to ask the kitchen when there's an item they're not sure about, rather than guess the answer, as has happened at other restaurants. Saturday we had a group of 8 that were seated at 4:45, so not exactly rush hour. We finally had to ask for water after 15 min. It was close to an hour from when we placed our orders before the food began arriving. I had informed the waiter of an onion allergy and requested no onions anywhere on the plate, as well as subbing extra veggies for the pasta. My food arrived with onions throughout the veggies. While I appreciate that they quickly took the plate back to fix it, the new plate had only a single serving of veggies which were so undercooked that even with the steak knife if was difficult to cut, and not great to chew either. I quickly gave up and saved it to finish cooking at home. Another guest ordered the tuna fresh catch rare, and it arrived between medium and medium rare, which was quite disappointing. But at least his veggies were closer to al dente. Another small irritation was that they brought out bread and olive oil, but there were only 5 pieces for our group of 8 so we asked for another one for our end of the table, and they charged us. While we recognized many staff as longtime employees, both the food and the service didn't live up to previous visits, which is even more disappointing because we brought new people to experience their food. Given this experience, it'll probably be awhile before we go back.

been here several time with my family and recently with my boyfriend for valentines day. the…read moreatmosphere is warm and welcoming and i liked that it was quiet. the servers have always been very sweet however, they can be a little slow. nonetheless they provided us with everything we asked for and everything has been consistent every time i have been here over the last several years. however they are on top of it with refilling your water. the food itself never disappoints. it is so good and fresh and i have had several dishes on their menu and not one is a bad dish. you will be satisfied with anything you order.