Everything was simply amazing! From the service, the comfortable atmosphere, to the incredible…read morefood. We indulged in delicious cocktails, 2 delicious appetizers: the stracciatella and foccia, and the peaches with prosciutto and Parmesan. They had the best Caesar salad we've ever had (better than the Zuni cafe even). We also enjoyed a pasta dish (beef dumplings in tomato sauce) and a Genovese and pistachio pesto pizza. We didn't really have room for dessert but had to try them anyway. The lemon curd with pistachio was divine as was the affogato. We will be back next time we are in Santa Cruz!

Good: - marg pizza -…read moretrenette bolognese - ravioli (wouldn't get it again cuz not my palate) - strachiatella Meh: - root vegetables Black cod was weird, like it seemed nice but we all thought the fish was too slimy, too...alive? Too recently slaughtered? But I mean, maybe we're just not cool enough to appreciate it lol.

Given that I think Trestles is one of the best restaurants in town, I had been eager to try…read moreCavalletta. I incorrectly assumed that it would be mostly a gluten-forward menu. I was wrong. They have multiple options for those who are gluten-free. They offer a gluten-free pasta, which I wasn't aware of, and I ended up ordering the Tuscan chicken penne with it. It was delightful! My taste buds were very happy. I also tried the Caesar salad sans croutons and it may have been the best Caesar I've had in a long time. Well done, chef. The interior design and space is similar to Trestles and sitting at the bar was entertaining. I loved watching the kitchen staff do their thing. One piece of feedback I'd give for a future warm day: please create more air flow. Whether that's doors and windows open or more fans, that pizza oven is HOT. I was sweating the entire meal.

We came for dinner. Sat at the bar. View of a huge refrigerator with random storage…read more Service was ok. We ordered salads. Gigantic croutons that could not be gracefully cut to a consumable portion. Salads ok. The outdoor patio looked inviting. When we paid our bill there was a 3% surcharge for "operations". We won't go back. Just price your meals properly. Don't Nickle and dime.

We came here after leaving another local pizza place due to bad service. Pizza my Heart is always…read moreone of our favorites and this location didn't disappoint. The service was good even though they had just opened for the day. The pizza was hot and ready to go. Our favorite was the Manresa, the whipped ricotta on top is amazing. My daughter and I also enjoyed the pepperoni. We always get their hot sauce to take home because it's the perfect compliment. Our only issue was that the soda machine was out of all diet options when we arrived. They fixed that before we left so we were able to get a Diet Coke for the road. The ambiance is classic pizzeria with local Santa Cruz murals and 90's music playing. Overall a great experience and we will definitely be back.

I'm giving 4 stars ONLY because they didn't have any small youth tshirts:(…read more Staff was friendly, pizza always good, enjoyed sitting outside w/my grandude. wonderful little spot!

Always love everything at this place! Pizzas are perfectly cooked, not greasy, toppings are…read morearranged to perfection. The apple fennel salad is to die for- Meatballs are delicious in a thick tomato gravy. Mmmm. Wine list needs some work! I just drink water when I'm here - missed opportunity. Overall, the food is very good.

Buzzos is an absolute staple. If you haven't eaten here…read morePLEASE DO. My husband and I eat here weekly. Appetizers are a must! I say with my whole chest that their Caesar is the best I've ever had. EVER. Cauliflower AMAZING and potato pizza... idk what they put in that but we crave it everyday. Best pizza in Santa Cruz- best restaurant in town!!

Food is good Service is great…read moreAmbiance: What can I say? It's a pizza joint The only thing I'm not fond of is their marinara sauce (gravy) and their meat sauce (gravy). The sauces are too sweet. Cut out the carrots and think they would be fine. The toppings are good quality and they are not stingy. The crust is better than average. Their ravioli is good both cheese and meat. Pasta is prepared correctly and plentiful. I just can't get into the sweetness of their sauces. If they would use less carrots I think it would be a huge improvement. I really like the people, the service and all of the pizzas, pasta and meat balls. They just have to lose the carrots PLEEZE!

The customer service is always amazing! Went in for a large pizza and I am always leaving…read moresatisfied. Thank you for always making great pizza

I was here a few days ago, and I'm just getting a chance to write a review. This review is mostly…read morefor the food ( very good ) and the service ( they were really trying hard ). First, the food. We got the vegetarian pizza, and it was overflowing with toppings ( in a good way). It was just me and my wife, and we got a large; there were plenty of leftovers ( which we ate over the next few days after our visit). In terms of the staff, it became clear pretty quickly that they were understaffed the evening we went in for dinner. We decided to eat there, since it wasn't crowded, but there were a lot of people coming in to get take out orders and such. We overheard a few other customers who were complaining about online orders not being ready when they came to pick them up, but the staff on hand just kept at it. They seemed to be doing the best they could under the circumstances. I would certainly go back when I'm in the area. If the slow service was a regular thing, then I might have to reconsider. As it was, the staff was friendly and the food was filling. Thanks, Mountain Mike's!

I ordered one pizza online. Showed up 30 minutes later and they said it's going to take an…read moreadditional 10 minutes. 20 minutes pass and they said they accidentally gave our pizza away to someone else. Meanwhile, our food from another restaurant had been ready even though I ordered it at a later time. People here work slo-mo like they have all the time in the world.

I don't drink coffee. This review is SOLEY for the key lime pie. I'm eating as I type. Ya. It's…read more YUM! The crust has a more baked/burnt flavor, crumbly, but wet, it's good, but the filling, the filling is so yummy! Airy, smooth, and the right balance of sweet and tart, so happy I gave to my impulse lol Fluffy whip on top, and the ratios are great!

Beach side coffee & pies!…read more What a great place to start your morning before a beach walk. Lots of coffee and pastry options. And some good lunch items too. They are famous for their pies: pizza, hand pies, and dessert pies. We really liked the spinach hand pie! Watch out: this spot can be very busy in the morning, with long lines for coffee.

Food and service excellent, knowledgeable friendly staff, high qualitry ingredients. Homemade from…read morescratch! Great beer selection.

We went to Churchill & Beers on a Saturday night with a party of 7. They were able to make us a…read moretable in the back. The restaurant is kind of a like a combination diner and sports bar. There were TVs everywhere and they were showing hockey, baseball, and basketball. For the food, I really enjoyed the Ahi Tuna Salad. It was nicely seared on the outside while still being raw on the inside. The greens with sliced ginger and dressing bring it all together. Mozzarella Sticks come with 4 large pieces. If you eat them while they're hot, you can get a pretty awesome cheese pull. These were served with marinara sauce and the appetizer was tasty. My son ordered a Chicken Pesto pizza that I was able to issue a dad tax on. I thought the pizza was solid, not spectacular. A nice chill place to hang out and watch a game.

This pizza was excellent! The crust was soft, fluffy, but still had good brick oven taste. We got…read morethe Combo and it was well balanced. Great sauce. We wouldn't change anything. All of the staff were really friendly and attentive. It was smaller inside than expected and a lot more kids than I expected there to be - even knowing there were free games, but still had a great meal.

We hired Sleight of Hand to cater our event at Humble Sea Brewing. They showed up at the time set…read moreand got right to work getting everything set up. The food was ready exactly when requested and the two people working were friendly and helpful. The charcuterie boards had a great variety, the two salads were both delicious with fresh ingredients and had a good level of sauce and all four pizzas were delicious. The Bees Knees was the crowd favorite. They gave us the leftover pizza making the cost of catering even more worth it. We even got a dough throwing demonstration that was great!

My husband's go-to pizza spot in the area! Great flavor, crispy crust & overall a really good pizza!read more

We got personal pizzas for our kids and chicken sandwiches. The food was ok but it's a spacious…read moreplace with a few arcade games that works well for kids. I probably wouldn't come back unless you want pizza - we wanted sandwiches and there is a deli option next door.