I think they are out of business. I sent several email messages and left three phone messages over…read moretwo weeks time and never got a response back. :(

We're a local business and we just threw our annual Summer Soiree! We partnered with Santa Cruz…read moreShave Ice to come and serve their refreshing delish treats (sugar-free and gluten free available too). I have also hired this great local company for neighborhood events, block parties and open houses. They are very professional and arrived in plenty of time to set up their amazing Tiki Bar! We didn't have a lot of kids so we weren't sure how many people would partake of the shave ice but it was a HUGE hit, especially our concoction of "Schoon-er-Ritas." OMG these are so GOOD! Santa Cruz Shave Ice is super easy to work with. The owners are accommodating, very pleasant to interact with and are AMAZING party planners. Chermae and Sybil are friendly, funny and truly enjoy the fruits of their labor. If you want to move your party to the next level, we highly recommend hiring Santa Cruz Shave Ice. Celeste, Schooner Realty

I was in the area with my brother and my niece. While my brother had to do something nearby, I saw…read morepeople on the street holding shaved ice. Looking at how delicious they were, I asked where they got this from. They pointed me to the corner and I went in with my niece. The space is rather small, but you don't really need to sit in the store to enjoy the amazing food. They have curated list of items or you can build your own. My niece wanted specific colors, so we opted for build your own style. We got mango ice cream at the bottom with strawberry and cotton candy syrup, topped with mochi and condensed milk. The shaved ice itself was finely grounded and easy to scoop. I didn't have any chunks of ice that made eating this unbearable. The syrups were delicious and sweet and worked well together. The condensed milk tied it all together and the mochi added a nice texture touch. The mango ice cream was also delicious. Overall, a very reasonably priced dessert. I look forward to coming back again.

Nice spot for the island craving. A little pricey, specially for the shaved ice add-ons…read more Brought a friend who had never had a dole whip so ordered her one, but very different than what I'm used to getting on the island. Since it was her first one didn't matter and she enjoyed it. Island service, and some of the flair.

Saw this truck parked along the berry stand on the way to Seascape. Longing for Hawaiian shave ice?…read moreThis is the place! New, so not sure how often this truck will be here but if more folks stop by, they will become more regular!! FYI they do parties and events too.

Stumbled upon this place on a pretty warm day in Santa Cruz, and wanted to give it a try. There…read morewere a few people in front of us, but it did not take too long for it to be our turn. I tried a scoop of strawberry and a scoop of their coconut flavor. It was very delicious and refreshing. They also have pizza on some days, but we were not able to try. I would definitely recommend and I am excited to go back and try more flavors!

Cute and locally-owned shop in downtown Santa Cruz. There are a number of Italian ice flavors and…read moresome coffee selections such as Affogato. Owner was helpful and shared the story of his father behind the name of his shop. We ordered a large that comes with up to 4 flavor scoops. The kids enjoyed the mango a d pineapple flavors. The affogato with a small scoop of salted caramel just didn't hit the mark with an underwhelming scoop of Italian ice that doesn't do the same as a scoop of traditional vanilla ice cream plus a disproportionate amount of bitter coffee. Prices are average. An okay spot if you need a cool treat and can't get to the local premium ice cream shop.

Update from the owners response: There was no discount or anything. We just came around closing…read moretime and he mentioned last call. We ordered 6 hotdogs and it was around $35-36. The hot dog & buns were cold and low quality. That's about it. Previous review: Not the best hot dog I've had, but the service was great and they were kind enough to accommodate us right before closing. The beef hot dog was a good size for a snack and pretty affordable for the area. I liked the variety of topping and sauce options, but the hot dog itself was a bit cold, which was a bit of a letdown.

Simple menu with perfect execution. This is the spot for a hot dog and a beer! Small shop with some…read moreoutdoor seating.

Amazing food especially when you're on a budget…read more The man at the counter is always friendly. Great prices and best bang for your buck in Santa Cruz, which really matters when everything is overpriced. I'm not a huge chicken person, but their chicken katsu is legendary. Crispy breading, no gross pieces (very important), super flavorful, tender and delicious. One side of chicken katsu is filling enough to call dinner & at a genuinely unbeatable price. $5 will get you a: cheeseburger, pulled pork sandwich, grilled chicken sandwich, bbq beef sandwich, and more. When money is tight and you've got less than $10 for a filling and flavorful meal, take your $$ to L&L. You'll leave full and happy you didn't have to spend $25-$50 for a good, hot, tasty meal.

Dont get the chicken katsu curry just get the katsu without the curry. The curry was slightly…read moreflavourless and the dipping sauce tastes much better. Service is always quick and fast and they have the best spam musubis in town!

A classic candy/ice cream shop on the wharf with impeccable service always with a smile. Candies…read moreand trinkets arranged nicely in a clean cozy shop. If you have a craving for taffy this is your place.

This place is pretty big on the inside and well organized. A lot of people were there for ice…read morecream. I was looking for my favorite chocolate covered gummi bears. I ended up buying 1 pound because I hardly see them anywhere anymore. I also bought a variety of other chocolates. When it came time to pay I was caught off guard $36 /lb for each bag. I took a breath and handed my card lol.. where else can I get it?

The service, food, and planning was amazing. And the anesthetic is absolutely phenomenal. The…read moreambiance is very calm and safe.

Totally enjoyed this Hawaiian/Asian Fusion restaurant after a round at Poppy Hills today. One of…read morethe members of our group suggested it and glad we tried it. They have a fairly extensive menu and cocktail lists. Service.was very good, too. Sort of felt like we were on vacation in Hawaii here! I enjoyed the seafood pasta special today and my coconut pink colada drink. The others in my party also enjoyed their salmon and sand dab dishes and cocktails as well. Give it a try. Easy to find in the Del Monte Center mall, about 10 minutes from Poppy Hills Golf Course.

What an awesome experience! We got to visit them during the city line event festival in sunnyvale…read more They had a very nice set up going on! We ordered the Pan Dulce Ice Cream Sandwich and Shark bite shave ice. Both tasted amazing! Especially on this day where it was perfect for some sweet treats! I think the total for both was about $15. Great service and kudos to the employee making the Shaved Ice! He does a little presentation! That seemed to be very cool! All in all a great experience!

Amazing flavor the shaved ice was soooo flavorful and good! The toppings were soooo good and fun…read morepop rocks ! Brought me back to when I was a kid ! The people were super fast and nice great service , super flexible and accommodating I can't wait to hire them for my next event !

The staff is amazing and very welcoming I'd recommend this spot to whoever is willing to listen.read more

I had one of the most unnecessarily frustrating experiences I've ever had at any store. I went in…read moreto buy a non alcoholic mixer, (literally just $6 green apple syrup) and because I didn't have my ID, the cashier, Ariel, decided to ask me about my age. I told her I was over 21 (which is obvious), my birthday, and offered a photo of my id (I lost my wallet earlier this week), and instead of explaining anything, she refused the sale, stared at me, then turned her back and ignored me like I wasn't even there. No explanation, no basic courtesy, nothing. I left completely confused thinking that maybe the mixer was alcoholic so I looked it up. Found it online and was labeled as non alcoholic. My friend encouraged me to go back in and ask what the problem was, and when I did, I was treated with condescension like I was an idiot for not magically knowing their store policy. The attitude alone was enough to make me walk out again. But the part that really pushed this from "bad service" to "unprofessional and rude" was when my friend went in to buy the exact same non alcoholic item, and Ariel not only sold it to them (even though she obviously assumed it was for me), but made a snarky, unnecessary comment, "Tell your friend next time they need their ID to buy something from a liquor store." I work at a liquor store. We do not ID for non alcoholic mixers. You can shop at a liquor store without needing an ID. That is non a standard policy. If she truly believed I was underage and followed store policy, why knowingly sell it to someone else on my behalf? And why talk about me to another customer with that kind of attitude? It was petty and completely unprofessional. This review isn't about the policy as stores have rules. It's about how the employee went out of her way to be dismissive, unhelpful, and downright rude. I've never been treated with this level of disrespect over a non alcoholic product that I could've easily bought at any other store without issue. There are plenty of other places that manage to enforce their policies without treating customers like a nuisance.