Cafe Iveta is one of The 13 Best Places for Cocoa in Santa Cruz.

1. Cafe Iveta

8.4
2125 Delaware Ave (at Swift St.), Santa Cruz, CA
Café · Westside · 26 tips and reviews

Nick L.Nick Lachica: Hot chocolate and chocolate chip scone ftw!

Neha W.Neha W: They have clotted cream to take your scone enjoyment to the next level.

Barbara M.Barbara Matthews: The gluten- free scones are light and tasty. You won

Marianne's Ice Cream is one of The 13 Best Places for Cocoa in Santa Cruz.

2. Marianne's Ice Cream

9.1
1020 Ocean St (Ocean St), Santa Cruz, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Eastside · 82 tips and reviews

Ellen D.Ellen Dawson: try the Mexican chocolate, you can't go wrong with cinnamon and coco

Krishna S.Krishna Shrinivas: Kahlua crunch is awesome. Junior double is huge!!! butter brickle is smooth. The ice creams are thick, not too sweet. The ones with nuts are nutty. Tip the servers. They are great.

Rob H.Rob Hapner: 10-20, yum

Lulu Carpenter's is one of The 13 Best Places for Cocoa in Santa Cruz.

3. Lulu Carpenter's

7.7
1545 Pacific Ave (at Front St), Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Santa Cruz · 37 tips and reviews

Bob H.Bob Hume: Azadeh .. Makes an awesome hot chocolate for you non-java folk .

Chase D.Chase Dipple: Their handmade whipped cream is amazing!

wai-ling q.wai-ling q.: This is not a run in and run out operation. The barista/clerk takes one person at a time and makes sure you get everything you want before serving the next customer. Great coffees & had lovely chai.

Vino Locale is one of The 13 Best Places for Cocoa in Santa Cruz.

4. Vino Locale

8.3
55 Municipal Wharf Ste B, Santa Cruz, CA
Wine Bar · 5 tips and reviews

Jodi M.Jodi Massey: Great service! Fabulous selection!

Athonia C.Athonia Cappelli: Join the xfinity wifi here using certificate from wifi.xfinity.com

Scott C.Scott Camp IV: Best bar in the world!

New Leaf Community Market is one of The 13 Best Places for Cocoa in Santa Cruz.

5. New Leaf Community Market

8.7
1101 Fair Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Grocery Store · Westside · 19 tips and reviews

H. C.H. Colbert (@hrsch): I still dream about their Coastal Kale salad and Chicken Vindaloo. Hands down, the best supermarket in Santa Cruz.

Athonia C.Athonia Cappelli: Order your custom fresh squeezed juice like this: carrot, beet, extra ginger. The drink is ½ ginger! Wha-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pow💥‼️

Sokenbicha TeaSokenbicha Tea: New Leaf Market has a list of gluten-free items to help you maintain your sustainable lifestyle and shop comfortably.

Lulus Midtown is one of The 13 Best Places for Cocoa in Santa Cruz.

6. Lulus Midtown

8.1
911 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · Eastside · 9 tips and reviews

Barbara M.Barbara Matthews: Such a dog-friendly establishment! They have complimentary treats for your pooch, so be sure to share the love as you pick up your coffee drink!

Tobias S.Tobias Schmidt: Surprisingly decent drip coffee.

Sean D.Sean Deehan: Way better iced lattes than starbys

Harbor Cafe is one of The 13 Best Places for Cocoa in Santa Cruz.

7. Harbor Cafe

9.1
535 7th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Café · 41 tips and reviews

Damian B.Damian Bayona: If there's a line, sit at the outside bar area for immediate food and drink service. The breakfast croissant is a must try 👌🏻

Nick P.Nick Piper: Bottomless mimosas Friday

Sondra B.Sondra Baca: Everything here is deeelish!! The Avocado Bene, Veggie scramble and Mimosa Fridays is the best. Plus the staff is great!

Dream Inn Santa Cruz is one of The 13 Best Places for Cocoa in Santa Cruz.

8. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

8.9
175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
Hotel · Westside · 40 tips and reviews

Jamie C.Jamie Currie: Super cool hotel. Clean and comfy beds, great views.

Detlev A.Detlev Artelt: Nice and perfect located hotel in Santa Cruz. Direct at the beach.

Jason R.Jason Rosenberg: Get a room facing the Ocean. Read more.

Mackenzies Chocolates is one of The 13 Best Places for Cocoa in Santa Cruz.

9. Mackenzies Chocolates

7.7
1492 Soquel Ave (at Frederick St), Santa Cruz, CA
Candy Store · Eastside · 3 tips and reviews

John O.John Overstreet: The dark chocolate "cubes" filled with creamy caramel are amazing!

Billy A.Billy Ayoubi: Amazing chocolates OMG!

Dr. Zühal D.Dr. Zühal Doğruer Lüleci: Bademli dark çikolata fena değildi

La Posta is one of The 13 Best Places for Cocoa in Santa Cruz.

10. La Posta

7.7
538 Seabright Ave (btw Hall & Watson), Santa Cruz, CA
Italian Restaurant · Eastside · 7 tips and reviews

Gabby H.Gabby H: House-made bread, salads are generous, pasta has good texture. (Hostess seated three new tables in green waiter’s section — didn’t work out well for us. He was great but in the weeds.)

Matt R.Matt Rodkey: Sit at the bar for great service and wonderful conversation.

Gabby H.Gabby H: The bread is delicious. You can take a loaf home on Fridays and Saturdays. Not known for desserts. (We skipped it.)

Pacific Thai Santa Cruz is one of The 13 Best Places for Cocoa in Santa Cruz.

11. Pacific Thai Santa Cruz

7.7
1319 Pacific Ave (btwn Church & Walnut), Santa Cruz, CA
Thai Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 16 tips and reviews

Sam A.Sam Azeem: There spicy lamb is one of the best Ive had. Just the right spicy and an amazing flavor to go with it and no gamines. If you like lamb you should give it a try.

FiveStarsFiveStars: Use your FiveStars card and get 1 free boba. Ask for a card if you don't have one already.

Christine C.Christine Coffey: This is the best place to find Boba Tea. They have many different and delicious flavors. If you are brave try the taro or avocado flavor! Read more.

Crow's Nest Restaurant is one of The 13 Best Places for Cocoa in Santa Cruz.

12. Crow's Nest Restaurant

8.3
2218 E Cliff Dr (at 5th Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
American Restaurant · Eastside · 112 tips and reviews

Andrea N.Andrea Nelson: Great happy hour and an amazing view. We saw a whale while nibbling on crab martini. Kinda slow service but well worth the wait.

Irene K.Irene Kimmel: Sunsets are beautiful and during the holidays the sail boats in the harbor are decorated and make it very festive.

Anthony C.Anthony Cuevas: The view is priceless...

Stagnaro Bros. is one of The 13 Best Places for Cocoa in Santa Cruz.

13. Stagnaro Bros.

7.2
59 Municipal Wharf (at The Pacific Ocean), Santa Cruz, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews

Shelley H.Shelley Harger McIntosh: Ernesto's pasta was yummy!!! My husband had the Cioppino and loved it!! We are definitely going back next time we are in Santa Cruz!

Lauren L.Lauren Langone: The sampler plate + martinis + fresh oysters on the half shell will make you feel like you're in Mad Men.

IrisIris: Clam chowder is delicious!