Best chocolate-covered ice cream bar I've ever had! Dark chocolate, amazing caramel, almonds and…read morevanilla ice cream - wow! The owner, Richard, and his friendly staff let you sample the delicious wares!

Have been wanting to stop here for about a year and just havnt gotten to it until today and am so…read moremad at myself for waiting a year!! To try this delicacy. 100/10 customer service. Clean great inside The chocolates. The ice cream. The brownies. Literally made my day. Will be stopping here for all birthday and holiday presents, and every time I want a treat for myself. One bite made me a loyal customer!! Never going to sees candy again! The chocolate was so fresh, out of this world!!

Amazing eatery in Santa Cruz. Great ambience, excellent service, had a yummy margarita and the…read morepolenta pie. Wife had Quiche special and a glass of wine. Both excellent. Desert was passion fruit cheesecake and a truffle. Still thinking of both. Parking-look for the parking lot(pay) or bring a lot of quarters for the meters. Definitely worth the trip!

The food wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. Unfortunately, there wasn't anything particularly…read morespecial or memorable about the food. The drinks, however, were yummy and definitely strong! We were pleasantly surprised to be seated immediately on a Friday evening with a party of 8, which was a plus. The host and greeters were friendly and welcoming. Unfortunately, our server seemed annoyed throughout our visit and didn't offer any recommendations or much guidance. The service felt pretty dry and impersonal. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience, but it also wasn't somewhere I'd feel the need to rush back to. Hi David I'm not able to directly reply to your comment. We visited this past Friday around 7:30. Ticket #10

THIS LOCATION HAS CLOSED!! Business has moved to Richmond CA, but you can still order & get great…read moredeals at drinkCACOCO.com!

What a treat..........I thought. I tried ALL 3 amazing Cacoco products at the VegFest in Santa…read moreRosa and was blown away. I had to buy all 3. NOT a cheap option but couldn't decide. Well, after having saved them for that "special occasion" was I surprised........and DISAPPOINTED. I had so carefully keep them in a dark pantry and guess what..........they had all solidified to the extent that I had to take a hammer (weight) to chip off pieces so I could make my "special" sipping treat. The taste was still good but the process was a major turnoff. A $15 hunk of chocolate was not what I expected. Something needs to be happen with this product OR it needs to be sold one box at a time and used quickly. :-(

I don't often find myself in Santa Cruz. But anytime I'm able to get out to this town, I always…read moremake a stop at 11th hour! 11th hour is a coffee spot that really feels leagues above the others. The service is always so friendly and nice, and I feel like the baristas really go above and beyond to ensure that your drinks and food are of the highest quality. I always appreciate the vegan scone and snack options too especially! Not a lot of places will offer these and it really contributed to raising that bar higher. Nothing like it and Its a must visit for sure!

This is a cool coffee/ca'fe spot. Indoor and outdoor with plant decor. The iced drinks are in a…read morerecycled paper cup. Not my preference cup for an iced latte but I appreciate the reasoning behind. I had the tiramisu latte and berry matcha 4/5 tiramisu latte Not too sweet, coffee flavor was a little too subtle for me. I like strong tasting coffee. 5/5 berry matcha Delicious , smooth tasting and the foam was yummy. Probably one of the best mathcas I've had. Customer service was okay. Nothing special to me, and has room for improvement. I will definitely be back when I come to the area again.

While at Boardwalk, I stopped by for a quick coffee. I went for a hot vanilla latte and it was…read moregood. They had several colorful candies and saltwater taffies tempting from the glass display.

It's been a while since Ive had taffy. This definitely the best spot to get it on the boardwalk. My…read moretoddler got to see the taffy being pulled. She definitely loved the bubblegum flavor. Stop by for a quick and nostalgic treat.

My goodness!! The toasted marshmellow fluff was absolutely delicious and the perfect touch to my…read moreice cream. It was light and paired with a cone it's like smores! We got the Brown sugar oat with walnut ice cream, I also really enjoyed the bitter caramel, which really was bitter but perfect for people who don't like too sweet of an ice cream. Quinn was the employee who helped us out, she was so sweet and accommodating! She gave us recommendations convinced us to get the marshmellow fluff which we are grateful we tried. Thank you Quinn!

this place was the go to back when I used to go to college in sc. we loved enjoying a scoop after…read moredinner or a night at the bar. every time I come it's great and nostalgic in the best possible way. the menu is rotating with seasonal and local flavors and it's exciting when I visit to see what's new. all the flavors this time were delicious. I was personally not the biggest fan of the grape (it tasted more raisin than grape) but my friend quite enjoyed it!

I was there for the ice cream It was perfect to end the day…read more Nice people working and a huge line that moved pretty fast

While revisiting the Santa Cruz Wharf and Pier, my daughter, our friend, and I decided we needed a…read morelittle sweet treat to keep us going, so we stopped at Marini's. My daughter and I both went with the cookie dough ice cream, and it was SO good. It wasn't just little pieces of cookie dough either--it had big chunks of chocolate mixed in, which made it even better. Our friend got the almond mocha and loved it as well. We both got the fun cones that were dipped in different chocolates, which looked as good as they tasted. I went with the basic plain cone, and honestly, it was perfect too. It was such a nice little treat to sit in the sunshine, enjoy our ice cream, and watch the sea lions barking and playing in the water. The shop is cute and has plenty of other things you can purchase, but we were mainly there for the ice cream. One thing I will mention is that there wasn't anywhere inside to wash your hands. After walking around the pier and touching everything, we definitely could have used a sink! There is a bathroom nearby, but we didn't think about using it until after we'd already ordered. The staff was kind enough to give us a cup of water, so we went outside and did our best to clean our hands that way. The service was great, the ice cream was delicious, and we were told that everything is made locally, which I always love supporting. Overall, it was the perfect little sweet stop while enjoying the wharf and watching the sea lions. Definitely worth grabbing a scoop if you're in the area!

We flew into San Jose for a wedding in Felton for my husband's cousin, and the wedding was Saturday…read moreat 3 PM. Saturday morning, my son and I were up early having coffee and looking for a pickleball court so we could get a little workout in before getting ready for the wedding. While we were sitting there, his sweet aunt came in a bit frantic--the person responsible for the cupcakes was no longer able to make them, and they suddenly had nothing for the wedding! Without hesitation, my son and I rented a car and started calling local bakeries in Santa Cruz. Thankfully, he called The Buttery, and Alex answered. Alex immediately reassured us, "Don't worry, we can take care of it!" And he absolutely did. We were beyond excited when we saw the cupcakes, but there are honestly no words to describe how incredible they were. The assortment of flavors was amazing, and the cupcakes were absolutely beautiful. We were able to get 11 different flavors, and every single one was spectacular! The cupcakes were a HUGE hit at the wedding. Everyone was talking about them, and they made an already special day even sweeter. And The Buttery doesn't just do cupcakes--they have so much more to offer. If you're looking for a bakery in the Santa Cruz area, we highly recommend checking them out. A BIG shout-out to Alex for jumping in, saving the day, and helping make the wedding such a success. We are so grateful!

We came here for a quick breakfast before a hike! I ordered the tomato pesto croissant and it was…read moreSO good that we went back in line to snag another one lol. The croissant was sooo buttery, the pesto was very garlicky, and the tomato tasted fresh and vibrant. The employees were very kind. They also have a broad selection of breakfast items here that I'd come back to try. Tons of seating indoors and outdoors, and a large parking lot to top it off!

This place is full of goodies, coffees and great food. I…read morebought sourdough bread and done pastries. Very nice staff

Came in on a Sunday and the line was out the door. This spot is popular, and for good reason with…read morethe variety of pastries and breads they have. They were out of quite a few of their bakery items, but still had a pretty good selection. I ended up getting a piece of banana bread and a breakfast sandwich. My plan was to eat the banana bread later, but the breakfast sandwich wasn't filling enough for me, so the bread went down with it. The sandwich comes fairly plain with the option for some add-ons. I would've loved to have had the extra flavor from the additional items, but that would've made the sandwich $17 pre tax/tip, and that just seemed pretty crazy for a breakfast sandwich of that size. So on that note, I think I will personally stick to the baked goods. Though the wait to order was pretty long, the sandwich came up super quick! Service was also very friendly. Not only is this location a bakery, but they have fun shop set up with nick nacks, cookbooks, kitchen items, and some fun food finds. I wish they had a take a number system vs having to wait in line so that you could explore all the stuff they have while you wait.

Great spot downtown! Devin helped us today and he was super helpful and knowledgeable about the…read morecookies and ice cream.

OMG I highly recommend this shop! You won't be disappointed! Their cookies are delicious and…read moreworth every penny! While visiting Santa Cruz, we were about to leave to go back home when we decided to get a snack to go. We stumbled upon Pacific Cookie Company and WOW. What can I say?? This might be one of my top ten places to visit! Cookies are truly amazing and have that homemade taste & flavor. I tried a few different cookies and cannot tell you which one I loved best - either chocolate chip with walnuts or the snickerdoodle! I cannot wait to come back. I may even drive back just to for the cookies! Staff and cookies are great and the store is spotless. Highly recommend.