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A Hidden Gem in the Capitola Mall! Sherri's Cookies is truly a hidden gem tucked inside the Capitola Mall! I believe it's run by the kindest married couple, and you can feel their warmth and passion the moment you walk in -- always greeted with a smile. The cookies are soft, fresh, and absolutely delicious, but that's just the beginning! They also have amazing coffee drinks, fresh pastries, and the most beautiful chocolate-covered strawberries that taste as good as they look. Everything feels homemade with love and attention to detail. Whether you're stopping by for your morning coffee, treating yourself to a sweet snack, or grabbing a thoughtful gift, this place never disappoints. Friendly service, cozy vibes, and unforgettable treats -- Sherri's Cookies is a must-visit! read more

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We ordered a oatmeal cookie here and thought it was perfect. It had a crispy outside and a chewy inside. The flavors were great with plenty of oatmeal. At about $4 a cookie, it is a bit pricy but the quality of the cookie was fast. We received our order right away and would come back the next time we are at this mall. read more

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Susan K.

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Satisfying a committed home baker isn't easy when it comes to the basics like chocolate chip cookies, but Sherri's has managed to win me over. The staff could not be nicer, and we know it comes from the top down. Thank you for helping us all stay a bit sweeter! read more

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09/15/24- everything here looks yummy as you enter the mall. The only ones that I noticed that will boost this business more are: to put names on the cookies and sweets and even the flavors of ice cream. This will help customers rather than keep on asking them, what is this and what is that. Another thing that's really important is the price for each of the items will be so much helpful. After all, that's the main concern for customers -how much will I be paying for in the end. Yes there's prices on menu but not for all the items. I hope the owner will take the time to do this suggestion. This will be a great improvement and a big boost for business! Thank you. I know that your business is succesful and will be so much more! read more

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There is something about a warm gooey cookie...takes me to my happy place. Sherri's Cookies is really good and better than Mrs Fields. The chocolate chip walnut was fantastic. Grab one of those huge blueberry muffins while you are at it. read more

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Two cookie places bookmarked, two have failed. I am now 0/2 which makes me utterly upset because I am going out of my way to spend and consume calories when I have a pantry full of baking ingredients at home and not just that, a taste of the kids' cookies made me wish I opted for a package of Chips Ahoy (and I hate Chips Ahoy, too). Now I understand why you cannot buy the mini cookies in singles. You need to buy a 1/2lb of it because if not, there will be a ton of it by the time they close up shop. The girl packed more than a half a pound but I agreed because mind you, I had 4 kids to look after. My daughter wanted the frosted snowman sugar cookie whilst I bought myself a brownie on a stick and a longhorn. Cookies - crispy, didn't taste fresh, very bland (like it was missing vanilla extract and sugar) Brownies - nothing a box of Betty Crocker can't do Longhorn - dry, dry, and dry I was excited to come here because I have been confined at home since Wednesday and because this was a bookmark. I am now terrified to buy cookies now. read more

Sherri's Cookies - Brownie on a stick. Mine! - Bakeries Near Me - Capitola, California

Sherri's Cookies - Longhorn. Skip it. Skip the cookies. Skip everything. This place sucks. - Bakeries Near Me - Capitola, California

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Came here again because I simply love their almond cookies. I should of asked for the actual name of these delicious babies. Haha When we came in I let the guy know that these were my all time favorite cookies. He was really happy and said they were his favorite too. He was the nicest man ever, I think the owner. He let us know that we could order ahead and they would make me a fresh batch!! Seriously the sweetest man and the best cookies out there! He also let me know that the almond cookies are actually the least fattening- no butter, milk, egg yolk, or oil! Not vegan because they have egg whites. Go check out this place and try out these amazing cookies! Support local and friendly businesses :) Thank you! read more

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Love their cookies! I'm a baker and have high standards for cookies, rarely buying any out a second time. I love the chocolate chip, chocolate chip w m&ms and the white chocolate macadamia. Delicious! read more

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Finding a soft cookie is one thing, BUT FINDING A SOFT AND MOUTH-WATERING COOKIE CONSISTENTLY... that's down right amazing!!! Been going here for years, every time I visit Santa Cruz!!! Never once let me down!!!! By far one of the best Cookie's I've ever had!!!!! Can you please open up shop in SoCal!!!?!??? read more

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This is a nearly perfect grab and go coffee/cookie joint. As it's located just inside the main entrance of capitola mall (the one facing 41st street) parking is practically unlimited. If it relevant to you there is also a bus stop/public transportation depot right outside as well. This is of the kiosk model and as such there is no seating per se-there is of course chairs and benches scattered throughout the mall including a spot more or less right in front of Sherri's-and service is of order and be served at the counter model. All orders are to go orders and are packed accordingly. I was going to say that for a mall kiosk the product is good, but actually the pastries on offer here would be considered better then average anywhere, but it's unusual that a mall would have something so good-and chea.....er, cost effective. They carry brewed santa cruz coffee roaster coffee in two styles french roast and hazelnut. No latte's, no cappuccino's just plain good coffee. While there is a strong focus on totally awesome cookies, there are also cream horns, cupcakes, brownies, small single serving pecan pies, parfaits, ice cream (marianne's and polar bear) churro's, flan, cheesecart, tarts and other pastry like stuff. Most items are made on site, but some like the churro's come in from another location daily. They will do items to order like oversize birthday cookies. Pricing varies per item but it's entirely possible to get a coffee and a sweet for less then five dollars. All in all it's perfect for a wallet friendly coffee and sweet. read more

Sherri's Cookies - The coffee choices. Full City and Hazelnut, both from santa cruz coffee roasting. - Bakeries Near Me - Capitola, California

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Jane W.

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This is my first time to buy the caramel apple here. I asked the staff to cut it for me. They takes a long time to cut the apple and packed it in a paper bag. When I back home and open the bag, the inside of apple is rotten with the black dots. They still give it to me. Will never come back. read more

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Liz H.

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I guess what you're all looking for is a review of the food, and it is excellent. My daughter and I had mini chocolate chip cookies hot out of the oven and they were fantastic. But this review is about the kindness of one employee, who helped me after I fell hard outside the entrance to the mall. I asked for a cup of ice for my badly bruised hands and offered to pay for the cup. She waved away my offer, agreed to give me ice, and suggested that I ask customer service/security for an ice pack that would last longer. They only had bandages, so I went back to Sherri's, where the employee not only gave me ice, but blended it first so it would be more comfortable. Just before handing me the bag, she offered me and my daughter the aforementioned hot from the oven chocolate chip cookies. Above and beyond doesn't even cover it. This woman changed how I felt about a pretty crappy situation, and she earned a customer for life. read more

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Susan D.

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These cookies are delish! Waaaaayyyyy better than anything I've ever had from a Starbucks treat shelf (which is located right by it, btw). My girlfriends and I tried the chocolate, the snickerdoodle, the oatmeal raisin and the m&m cookies and they were all great samples of their type of cookie. They tasted very fresh, soft on the inside and a lil crisp on the edges. My personal favorite is the Oatmeal Raisin... yum yum! The mini cookies are 1/4lb for 2.75 and one large cookie is about 2$ each. It's totally worth it. I also noticed she offered smoothies, ice cream and slurpees but I didn't try them. Sherri's Cookies is a lil aisle store in the Capitola Mall, btw. read more

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Christina R.

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Sorry Grandma, but Sherri's cookies are better than yours! I was fortunate enough to get a variety box of cookies. I don't know that I can remember all the flavors but chocolate chip, white chocolate chip, snickerdoodle, peanut butter, chocolate with chocolate chips, a nut cookie covered in scrumptious pecans! Yum! I took a bite out of all of them before my husband even knew there were cookies to feast on! Definitely leaves my mouth watering-- delicious!!! Can't wait to get try other delicious treats! Photo of just a few cookies (I sampled these too) in my variety box. Thanks Jim and Sherri! read more

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Not the best cookies I've had. There is nothing special about these. I got the M&M mini cookies. They are ok for a craving but Mrs. Fields has the best cookies ,but that's all the way in San Jose so these will suffice. I probably won't be back considering the price and taste. read more

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Ashley B.

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I make it a point when I'm in Capitola to stop by sherries cookies. They are soft chewy delicious cookies. The mini pies yummy I really enjoy this little hidden gem inside the mall I always have a pleasant experience with the counter person as well Support small business Give it a try I highly recommend it read more

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Angel H.

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Sherrie's has the best cookies and treats of all sorts, if you have not tried any of the treats, then you are missing out and haven't lived life to the fullest.... you have to remember the smaller mom and pop businesses always make quality top priority. You can go to other well know places in Capitola and pay a REDICULOUS price for a "SO SO" cookie or try Sherrie's and see for yourself! Went tonight and Sherri the owner was making cookies, she is a very nice genuine woman, also Marisol a (employee ) was very nice also.. Don't hesitate and try for yourselves! read more

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Kathy C.

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My niece sent me a dozen of the Halloween cookies. They are so cute, and the buttercream melts in your mouth. So good!

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Went there to get some ice cream with my wife on 12/18/17, 2 small scoops=$9.00 (that's pricey). The ice cream was good but the service was really bad. We were helped by Jim (I think that's his name). He had a really bad attitude towards us, it was as if we had asked him for free treats. What a jerk he is! The two stars are for the ice cream which was actually pretty good and for the ladies that work there, they are really nice and helpful and are probably the only reason this place hasn't gone bankrupt. If you read this Jim, I suggest you take a customer service class or something, I will not buy there again if I see you there, I will only stop by if you're nowhere in sight. I'm all for local businesses, specially small businesses like yours but if you're not appreciative of local clientele you'll be on your way out sooner than you think. FAKE A SMILE for Pete's sake!!! read more

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While I am out spending the day shopping or just out and about, I usually buy my husband who loves baked good a treat if the opportunity arises. While spending the day with my daughter in Santa Cruz and Capitola we visited the Capitola Mall when we saw a Sherri's Cookies. I purchased a couple of mini pecan pies, a blueberry muffin and a bag of white chocolate macadamia nut mini cookies that were 50% off, because the we baked the day before. Having purchased a wide selection of goodies and tasted 2 of the 3 myself with my husband opinion on the pie being that it was also pretty good, I have to give 4 stars, the 5th star is for the customer service. The gal that served me was very pleasant, informative and patient while I made my choices. My husband agreed when I told him we'd be in trouble if a Sherri's was near us! read more

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Hubby and I were going to do some wine tasting in the area and we stopped in the mall to get some lunch. I wanted something sweet, so we stopped here. I didn't have high expectations-don't ask why-but I was pleasantly surprised. I was expecting at best a stale cookie. Wow! These are awesome. And they have this chocolate-mint-chocolate chip cookie that I've not seen anywhere else in a long, long time. Sooo good. I tried the Walnut Chocolate Chip- the walnuts were big chunks, but still soft somehow. And a chocolate-dipped peanut butter. Mm! Super fresh and moist and just all-around good! read more

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This is my favorite place to go in the mall! Sherri's cookie's staff is always super friendly and they have the best chocolate chip cookies!

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Audrey C.

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I have to say these are the best mall cookies I have ever tasted in my entire life. They're crunchy on the outside but perfect and soft on the inside. You can buy the bigger cookies for about $1.25 and they also have small cookies too that you can buy in a bunch but I don't remember how much it is. If you buy 3 cookies you get the 4th for free :) The white chocoloate macadamian nut cookie is SO GOOD!!! My favorite. Capitola mall isn't that great BUT THIS PLACE MAKES IT WORTH IT TO GO read more

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When I am craving a cookie at Capitola Mall, I will go here.. that is if I am super desperate-- and I am too lazy to go downtown to Pacific Cookie Company. It pairs well with the Starbucks and as Susan mentioned..much cheaper. Today it was a snickerdoodle.... that word makes me giggle.... putting a snicker... in my doodle...LOL. Man my friends and I will be teens for life.... read more

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Ashley K.

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I love sherries cookies there items are all such a treat. I am a mall employee and go to sherries 3-4 times a week. However recently they decided to start charging for ice ... I spend a lot of money every month here and I am very disappointed that they would start charging for ice. I mean really? Ice? Since this recent update I probably won't go to Sherri's anymore unfortunately . To charge for ice is just ridiculous . read more

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Shawn K.

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They have yummy cookies. Located just inside the mall. My daughter got a cute spongebob one.

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My husband brought me a cookie from Sherri's today. Wow! It was chocolate chip with walnuts -- and it was actually encrusted with walnuts on top -- FABULOUS! I was soft on the inside, a little crispy on the outside - just the right mix of chocolate and nuts. And, it was the perfect size. Congrats, Sherri -- you've got a devoted fan! read more

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Being that I come here a little too often now, the muffins just never get old. Fresh, soft, and perfectly sweetened is all I have to say! Sherri's Cookies has got my vote every time and the staff is just amazing! I just recently started coming here after getting my eyebrows done across the way and the mini sized cookies caught my eye. The snickerdoodle mini cookies are sold at such a reasonable price and they are always just so soft. I'm not much of a muffin person but Sherri's muffins are just great. The blueberry muffins being my favorite are HUGE and the berries actually look like they were baked in, rather than being that nasty syrup crap you usually get from a grocery store. I highly recommend this place if your running through the mall and have a sweet tooth. read more

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My favorite dessert shop in capitola especially the fruit tarts and cheese cakes read more

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Susie N.

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Ordered a strawberry smoothie. Just not impressed . Sour strawberries. I like them sweet . I'd go back to try their cookies or cheesecake though. Just not into the smoothie I had. read more

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Bernadette F.

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Consistent, delicious, and delicious--oh wait... (: Since I was young I've been devouring these cookies! From the positive and helpful attitudes of the staff to the reliability of cookies baked to perfection... I highly recommend these tasty treats to anyone needing to satisfy their sweet tooth! read more

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Maria R.

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Always friendly staff. The mini cookies are amazing can't help myself, but get some every time I'm shopping at Capitola Mall. 12/10 recommend!! read more

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Hannah D.

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sherri's cookies!!! gotta stop by every time you go to the mall! or even only for sherri's wonderful cookies. best thing about the capitola mall! the owner sherri and her husband are the nicest people and really have the best cookies. my sisters #1 cookie in the world is their almond cookie! ok sadly allergic to almonds but she makes them seem so good i tried one anyways. haha it was so good and worth the risk! read more

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Tommy L.

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I've been going to this place for years, they've got great service, great cookies, and great prices. Definitely worthwhile if you're in the area =) Check them out! read more

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Absolutely amazing and fresh cookies! A must have! (My personal favorite is the chocolate chip m&m cookies!).

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BEST COOKIES IN TOWN!! this is great location to grab a nice treat while you are shopping at the mall. Always friendly staff and amazing specials!! We have been enjoying Sherri's cookies for years now read more

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Cortney M.

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The mini chocolate chip cookies are heavenly! A must-visit at the Capitola mall for ooey gooey warm cookies

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Jessica P.

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Such a wonderful guilty pleasure! I try to stop myself but I just cannot resist a coconut shake on a hot day! And Sherri, her husband and the rest of the employees are just the sweetest! read more

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Christen G.

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This has been my FAVORITE cookie and ice cream store since I was a young child!!! Now I get to pass on the joy to my son who thinks their cookies are amazing and their slushies are better textured than all other stores in the area! Everyone must try their snicker doodles and macadamia white chocolate cookies! They are to die for!! read more

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Brian V.

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My friend brings a bag of these cookies to the office whenever she visits the cookie shop. Sherri's Cookies is a mom and pop shop and the cookies are awesome. They come in all flavors and they are addictive. We are suppose to share, but when no one is looking, I grab as many as I can. I can't wait to visit the shop. read more

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More info about Sherri's Cookies

1855 41st Ave
Capitola, CA 95010
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(831) 475-8335
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http://www.sherriscookies.com

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Hours

What time does Sherri's Cookies open?

Sherri's Cookies opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Sherri's Cookies close?

Sherri's Cookies closes at 7:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Sherri's Cookies closes at 6:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 10:00 AM - 7:00 PMSun 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Sherri's Cookies take credit cards?

Yes, Sherri's Cookies takes credit cards.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Sherri's Cookies have bike parking?

Yes, Sherri's Cookies has bike parking.

Does Sherri's Cookies have parking?

Yes, Sherri's Cookies has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does Sherri's Cookies have free WiFi?

Yes, Sherri's Cookies has free WiFi.

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Specialties

14 Delicious Kinds of Cookies! We also offer Marianne's Ice Cream (17 Flavors Min), Muffins, Churros, Cinnamon Twist, Pecan Pies, Brownies, Cup Cakes, Coffee (Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting), Smoothies, Macaroons and A Lot more. Your approval of our quality is guaranteed!

History

Established in 1978.

Sherri's Cookies has been serving the best homemade cookies and brownies in the beautiful beach town of Santa Cruz since 1998. We started with a simple dream: to be sweet to everyone. With that dream, and a love and passion for baking, Sherri's Cookies continues serving the premium quality baked goods that are sure to please even the most discriminating. We are enthusiastic about all of our products. Our cookies keeps filling the air with the tantalizing aroma of fresh-out-of-the-oven treats.

Meet the Business Owner: Sherri N.

Sherri is not only the top notch pastry expert but also one of the finest people you will ever get to know. One would wonder how she got interested in this field having Graduated in Child pshycology. But wait! Child pshychology and cookies sound a little familiar after all maybe she knows what she is doing.

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1.0 mi

Donnie Darko!! This…read moreis what makes the surrounding towns/ Santa Cruz unique. Living in SF we wanted to find something different and unique. We appreciated this corner coffee shop and the vibes. We even came back the next day just for Donnie Darko - if you enjoy iced coffee this is it! One of the cons of this drink is it comes only in one size; apparently a specific formula or proportion of ingredients. Would come back to this town just for this amazing coffee!

An OK place to get coffee and a pastry here in the Santa Cruz area. Definitely a bit dingier and…read moredarker than most coffeeshops, with some concerns about cleanliness - tables were sticky and there was food and crumbs on the floor around my chair before I sat down. Coffee and pastries are decent, although the pastries are priced pretty expensive. Lots of activism and messaging by the coffeeshop, which can be a plus or minus depending on your proclivities.

Cappy time! Siempre!

Olallieberry pie

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Pumpkin Spice Latte! Ice tea, pesto and everything bagel

Mission Hill Creamery

4.4(513 reviews)

3.3 mi

Went here with my husband for walking in the neighborhood and had the ice cream was delicious! Good…read morecustomer service and even people in general are friendly here in Santa Cruz. We got peach flavor which had real peach pieces, wasn't too sweet and we had popcorn (A pick from my husband) I was reluctant to have it but it ended up being one of my favorites! Highly recommend. Very good quality ice cream, Good Prices and Good Customer service. Do it.

We were walking down the main street when a downpour came, we found this place to wait for the rain…read moreto let up and I was glad we did! I'm not a big sorbet fan, but the mango sorbet was very good. I had an americano to go and that blew a lot of the other coffee I had away. This is a great place to refuel!

Strawberry

Affogato

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Blueberry Goat Cheese Ice Cream

iCrave

4.5(243 reviews)

0.2 mi

These are the best crepes in Santa Cruz! I came here for a trip twice now and I cannot hit the road…read morewithout getting one of these massive crepes to go. My personal favorite is the strawberry banana nutella crepe with whipped cream. The place itself is small, yet cozy and you can tell is a local hidden gem. Service is quick and each crepe is cooked to perfection.

We stopped by here for a quick snack to hold us over for dinner and the crepes were pretty dang…read moregood. They really pack in the strawberries. I had the nutella and PB mix and it was good. Service and price were right on!

Interior

Veggie Fiesta (Top) + NellaStrawberryNana (Bottom)

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Pb&Nutella Crepe with wip

Cruz Creamery

4.0(210 reviews)

3.1 mi

This one was difficult. It was really closer to a 2.5 for me, but with all of the other ice cream…read moreplaces around town, Cruz Creamery just really misses the spot. Ultimately, we came here because the other one that we wanted to go to down the street had a line into the parking lot. In hindsight, we probably should have just waited. The ice cream here just didn't stand out. It melted too quickly-almost like it wasn't really kept cold cold. The flavors meshed together and didn't really pop and you know something is odd when after going through 4 flavors, the lady up front say, "that's the best", or "that's one of my favorites" to each and every one of them. Getting your order mixed up was also a deduction. I wanted a brownie sundae and because she was out of hot fudge, asked if that could be replaced with caramel. I said yes, but ended up just getting a caramel sundae without the brownies?! Unfortunately I didn't notice until after I sat down with my sundae to which point, I just didn't care enough to get it fixed. The place seemed dingy and confused. With ice cream, but froyo, it could be a bit confusing. Overall, it just didn't seem genuine. There are too many ice cream shops around and to call this one a local and community focused ice cream shop seems like a bit of a stretch to me.

Cool dessert shop offering lovely lounge seating, ample space, a froyo station with a variety of…read moretoppings in the yogurt bar, and plenty of ice cream flavors in the display case, including vegan and sorbet options. There were 4 types of chocolate available, but no dark chocolate. I opted for a double chocolate fudge brownie milkshake. They didn't have lowfat milk but the worker was friendly and offered to put less milk. Strangely, the shake ended up being on the watery side. It also wasn't quite filled to the top, and even got foamy at the surface. But it was delicious nonetheless.

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Pacific Cookie Company

4.4(928 reviews)

3.3 mi

My family and I have tried lots of cookies from all over the Monterey and South Bay Area…read more We happened to stumble upon this place yesterday and will never eat another cookie brand again. They are the best. Oatmeal raisin, peanut butter, and the chocolate chip were outstanding Well with the trip and don't forget to look for the day old bags of 6 cookies for $7.50

I've come here multiple times to get ice cream, which is absolutely delicious. This time I decided…read moreto try the peanut butter chip cookie and was a little disappointed. The cookie was pretty dry and crumbly, which I think is their style, but I personally didn't really like it too much. It also didn't have too much peanut butter flavor. Good amount of chocolate chips though.