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Cafe Gratitude
103 Lincoln St (at Pacific Ave) ~ : 831-427-9583
Moderate -- Vegan, American, Organic, Raw, Beer/Wine, Take-out -- Aditional Info: Part of a collection of restaurants specializing in vegan raw and cooked cuisines. Uses produce from the owners' farm. As of Nov 2016 no longer uses honey. Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Hidden Peak Teahouse
1541 Pacific Ave Ste C (at inside alleyway) ~ : 831-423-4200
Moderate -- Vegan, Chinese -- Aditional Info: A teahouse that asks the guests to put away digital devices at the door. Offers a large variety of loose leaf teas by the cup or brew. Small plates of food available include dumplings, hummus with raw crackers, and sweets. 1,4 Mon-Wed 11:00am-9:00pm, Thu-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Malabar Cafe
514 Front St ~ : 831-458-3023
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Take-out, Asian, Fusion, Sri Lankan -- Aditional Info: Sri Lankan and Asian fusion cuisine. Also known as 'Asian Rose' (name for its lunch restaurant). Tue-Sat 12:00pm-2:00pm, Tue-Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Samba Rock Acai Cafe
291 Water St ~ : 831-458-2224
Not Selected -- Lacto, Ovo -- Aditional Info: Acai bowls cafe also serving smoothies, yerba mate, baked goods, coffee, espresso, and sometimes organic soups. Items with milk can be made vegan with the substitution of hemp milk at extra charge. Free indoor bike parking. 3,4 Mon-Fri 8:00am-6:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Saturn Cafe
145 Laurel St (at Pacific Ave) ~ : 831-429-8505
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, American, Fast food, Take-out -- Aditional Info: Longtime operating vegetarian diner with an American food menu featuring veggie burgers, sandwiches, breakfast and brunch food, Cal-Mex food, fries, shakes, and breakfast all day. Offers weekend late risers brunch which includes mimosas and vegan donut holes. Punky, funky music and decor. Mon-Sun 10:00am-12:00am, Sat-Sun 12:00am-3:00am -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Betty's Noodle House
920 Pacific Ave Ste 12 (at downtown) ~ : 831-426-2328
Inexpensive -- Ovo, Take-out, Asian Fusion, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Asian fusion eatery in downtown Santa Cruz. Offers a menu of salads, appetizers, noodle soups, noodle bowls. Numerous vegetable and tofu dishes. Tue-Sun 11:00am-3:30pm, Tue-Sun 5:00pm-8:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Charlie Hong Kong
1141 Soquel Ave ~ : 831-426-5664
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Chinese, Thai, Fast food, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Asian fast food restaurant with a mostly veggie menu, labeled. Uses some organic ingredients. 1,3,4 Mon-Sun 11:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Engfer Pizza Works
537 Seabright Ave (at Murray St) ~ : 831-429-1856
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, American, Pizza, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Woodfire pizza place, features a Grandpa's flatbed truck from Engfer Iron Works. All the vegetarian pizzas can be made vegan, and offers a vegan tofu "cheese" topping on vegan pies. A wide variety of toppings are available year round and seasonally. Casual atmosphere. Tue-Sun 4:00pm-9:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Laili
101 B Cooper St ~ : 831-423-4545
Moderate -- Lacto, Mediterranean, Take-out, Middle Eastern, Afghan, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mediterranean cuisine with Afghan influence in a finer dining setup. A couple of vegan possibilities, includes the entree roasted cauliflower and chickpeas with tomato ginger sauce, a saffron basmati rice, and the Mediterranean appetizer plate. Vegans need to ask to omit yogurt. 1,4 Tue-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm, Tue-Thu 5:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-9:30pm, Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Mobo Sushi
105 S River St (at Front St) ~ : 831-425-1700
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Has a separate vegetarian sushi list with all veg choices clearly marked. Includes rolls, appetizers, desserts, sides, bento boxes, and salads. Try the vegan tazuna roll which is different every time (chef's choice). Busy on weekends. 1,3,4 Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, Mon-Thu 5:00pm-10:00pm, Fri 5:00pm-11:00pm, Sat 12:00pm-11:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Mumbai Delights
810 Pacific Ave (at Laurel St) ~ : 831-316-7486
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Indian, Buffet, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Indian restaurant offering an extensive list of clearly labeled vegan dishes, such as vegetable samosa, aloo gobi, yellow dal, salads and more. Mon-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm, Mon-Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Pearl of the Ocean
736 Water St ~ : 831-457-2350
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Organic, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Sri Lankan, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. A Sri Lankan restaurant that uses local as well ingredients imported from Sri Lanka. The menu offers many vegetable dishes and it denotes what is not vegan. Decorated with Buddhist cultural aspects. 1,4 Mon-Sun 11:00am-2:30pm, Mon-Thu 5:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-9:30pm, Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Planet Fresh Burrito
1003 Cedar St ~ : 831-423-9799
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Fast food, Take-out, Mexican, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Has a vegetarian section on menu with burritos filled with veggies that can be requested vegan. The black beans are vegan, pinto is not (has meat). Could add tofu to a burrito. 4 Mon-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Salsa's Taco Bar
1710 Brommer St ~ : 831-465-1105
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Mexican, Catering, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Casual Mexican food eatery and cantina. Offers a separate vegan menu with dishes like vegan tacos, spinach enchiladas, flautas, burrito, chimichanga, sope, and taco salad. Fresh salsa bar. Separate fryer for vegan food. ATM on the premises. The owners will assist you with your order. 1,3,4 Mon-Sun 9:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Seabreeze Cafe
542 Seabright Ave (at Murray St) ~ : 831-427-9713
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. American breakfast and lunch cafe. While most dishes contain dairy, egg, and meat, the kitchen will cater for veg and gluten-free diets. Has a tofu scramble and a tofu curry at breakfast and a mushroom burger at lunch (vegan ask to omit cheese). 3,5 Mon-Sat 6:00am-2:00pm, Sun 7:00am-1:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Sitar Indian Cuisine
1133 Pacific Ave ~ : 831-427-3000
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Indian, Buffet, Take-out, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. The daily all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner buffet features all vegetarian food: rice, pakora, naan, salad, dessert area with cut melons, plus several chutneys and sauces. Also a carte menu for lunch and dinner, with a large amount being vegetarian - vegans ask about dairy use. Indian decor and atmosphere with Bollywood MTV playing. Has Wi-Fi. 3,4,6 Mon-Thu 11:30am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-10:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Solaire Restaurant and Bar
611 Ocean St (at Paradox Hotel) ~ : 831-600-4545
Expensive -- American, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Upscale restaurant at the hotel. Lunch menu offers separate veg section with choices such as beet burgers, tempeh tacos, and a falafel wrap. The farmer's market soup is always vegan. The dinner menu also offers several vegan options in addition to the soup offering. 1,4 Mon-Sun 11:30am-2:00pm, Mon-Sun 5:30pm-10:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

The Bagelry
320 Cedar St Ste A ~ : 831-424-8049
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Fast food, Take-out, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Local bagel and sandwich shop with a few locations. Vegan spreads include Toffuti a house-made tofu-tom, tofu del fuego, hummus, and new dehli spread. Veggie toppings range from avocado to sprouts to olive spread to sun dried tomatoes. Bottled juices and smoothies. ATM on site. Free Wi-Fi. 1,3,5,6 Mon-Fri 6:30am-5:30pm, Sat 7:00am-5:30pm, Sun 7:30am-4:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

The Jerk House
2525 Soquel Dr ~ : 831-316-7575
Moderate -- Beer/Wine, Caribbean, Jamaican, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Jamaican grill. Vegans could get the coconut curry vegetable, coconut veggie stir fry, and the traditional patty plate as well as a few salads. The kid's menu has a vegan option. Confirmed open, July 2016. Tue-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Vasili's Greek Restaurant
1501A Mission St ~ : 831-458-9808
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Mediterranean, Greek, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Long established Greek restaurant. Menu labels the vegetarian items. Ask for the vegan menu which has options for appetizers, salads, mains, soup, and dessert. Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-9:30pm, Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Walnut Avenue Cafe
106 Walnut Ave ~ : 831-457-2804
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Busy all day breakfast and lunch cafe. Has tofu scramble and soy milk for coffee upon request. 1,4 Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Windmill Cafe
21231 E Cliff Dr ~ : 831-464-4698
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Breakfast, coffee, and lunch food cafe in the historic Lincoln Windmill building. Offers a tofu scramble, tempeh, Earth Balance margarine spread for toast. 1,4 Mon-Sun 7:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Woodstock's Pizza
710 Front St ~ : 831-427-4444
Moderate -- Lacto, American, Pizza, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Pizzeria with multiple locations. Has whole grain crust, gluten-free crust, and Daiya vegan cheese for extra charge. Choice of salads, or build your own. Free Wi-Fi. 1,3,4,6 Mon-Wed 12:00am-12:00am, Mon-Sat 11:00am-12:00am, Thu-Fri 12:00am-1:00am, Sat-Sun 12:00am-2:00am, Sun 10:00am-12:00am -- Rating: Not rated yet

Zachary’s Restaurant
819 Pacific Ave (at Laurel St) ~ : 831-427-0646
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, American, Take-out, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Serves all made-in-house breakfast and lunch since 1985 in downtown. Vegans can have the basic tofu scramble for breakfast, the tofu mess for brunch and a catalina veggie burger. Popular breakfast so expect a long line during peak hours. Tue-Sun 7:00am-2:30pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

My Cupcake Corner
Santa Cruz area ~ : 831-278-0022
Inexpensive -- -- Aditional Info: Vegan cupcake delivery service for Santa Cruz area. -- Rating: Not rated yet

Buttercup Cakes & Farmhouse Frosting
1411 Pacific Ave ~ : 831-466-0373
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Cupcake shop offering several vegan options. Mon-Sun 10:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Downtown Farmers' Market
Center St & Lincoln St ~ : 831-454-0566
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Large outdoor market featuring many organic growers. Wed 1:30pm-5:30pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Kresge Natural Foods Co-op
600 Kresge Court (at UC Santa Cruz Kresge College) ~ : 831-426-1506
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Student volunteer operated small shop on campus, offers some bulk grains, dried foods, nuts, shelf grocery, non-dairy frozen desserts. Cash or check only. Students can use their "flexi" meal plans. May be closed on Sunday. Mon-Fri 9:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

New Leaf Community Market - Downtown
1134 Pacific Ave ~ : 831-425-1793
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Natural foods market with several locations. Stocks a wide range of natural food and grocery. 4 Mon-Sun 8:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

New Leaf Community Market - Westside
1101 Fair Ave ~ : 831-426-1306
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Natural foods market with several locations. Stocks a wide range of natural food and grocery. 4 Mon-Sun 8:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Staff of Life
1266 Soquel Ave ~ : 831-423-8632
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Natural foods market with deli, bakery, and juice bar inside. Wide selection of natural products and food, including nutritional supplements, vitamins, vegetarian and vegan foods, bulk staples, and more. Specializes in vegan baked goods. 4 Mon-Fri 7:30am-9:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

The Food Bin
1130 Mission (at next to Herb Room) ~ : 831-423-5526
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Besides the Herb Room, same company. Good size store stocking all kinds of foods, from snacks and bulk grains to nuts, dried fruits, and fresh produce and herbs. Mon-Sun 9:00am-12:00am -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Herb Room
1130 Mission St (at next to Food Bin) ~ : 831-429-8108
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Beside the Food Bin, same company. Well-stocked small shop with Western and Chinese bulk herbs, bulk teas, vitamins, Chinese medicine, books, body care, jewelry, clothings, housewares, everything you need to make your own products. Knowledgeable staff, and complimentary tea served daily. Mon-Sun 9:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Trader Joe's
700 Front St ~ : 831-425-0140
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Part of a mid-size specialty food market chain. Stocks many vegetarian and vegan food products, some organic, plus natural personal hygiene products, household cleaners, vitamins, pet food, and more. 4 Mon-Sun 8:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Westside Santa Cruz Farmer's Market
Western Dr & Mission St ~ : 831-454-0566
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Weekly market situated on the northern edge of Santa Cruz's greenbelt. Sat 9:00am-1:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Whole Foods Market
911 Soquel Ave ~ : 831-426-9901
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Part of large natural foods supermarket chain. Has fresh fruits and vegetables including organic produce, deli and hot food bars, vitamins, supplements, personal care products, grocery, and much more. 4 Mon-Sun 8:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet