This grocery store caters to the local Latino community. Products include produce, baked goods, specialty cheeses, homemade sausages and meats prepared for Mexican and El Salvadorian dishes and fresh fish. Charity donation stations are located in front of the store.
If Oprah takes time out of her day to make a batch of Iveta scones then you know there is something special here. With multiple outstanding baker finalist appearances, 2006 Americas' Best Food winner Iveta makes top-quality scones and baked goods. The eatery in the front of the warehouse displays the wonderful world of Iveta's baked goods. Iveta ships its mixes all over the world, so you may run into Iveta's scone mixes in storefronts across the nation. Owners John and Yvette Bilanko started out with humble beginings in Chicago and they have created a prosperous business that has plenty of room to grow.
The True Olive Connection, opened in November 2010, is the place to go for gourmet olive oils from around the world as well as aged balsamic vinegars with flavors such as blackberry ginger, cinnamon pear, dark chocolate, fig and tangerine. The store also carries Olivella personal care products, specialty spices and salts, pasta, olives, garlic, pestos, jams and gift baskets.
The Food Bin has been providing residents of Santa Cruz with organic produce and health-oriented products for 27 years. Besides produce and grocery items, this small store offers natural vitamins, herbal remedies and aromatherapy products. The Food Bin is conveniently located at the corner of Mission and Laurel streets, making it easily accessible from UCSC and downtown Santa Cruz.
Located downtown, Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting is the kind of Fair Trade and Clean Ocean business that residents expect from a coffee shop bearing the city's name. Friendly customer service and a relaxing atmosphere complete this local delight. Offering more than simply regular and decaffeinated coffee, this shop is the Santa Cruz Weekly's 2010 winner for Best Drip Coffee. In addition to coffee, customers can enjoy espresso drinks, blended beverages, pastries and prepared foods. Interested customers should also check out Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting's Learning Center to learn about every aspect of coffee; for the most updated schedule and registration information, eager students can visit the website.
Owner Thelma Mackenzie has been offering a large selection of rich and delicious chocolate since 1984. When you walk into the store, the smell of chocolate will get your juices flowing, and you won't be disappointed when you bite into these sweet creamy treats.
A compact and lively fast food stop just a few yards from the beach and Boardwalk, this taco bar is perfect for a quick beach lunch. It is a true casual beach-side establishment, geared for the vacationer in need of refreshment. Located at a busy intersection, the place is energetic and family oriented. It has been a local favorite for over 30 years.
Small but convenient, and loaded with an array day-to-day necessities, Beach Market carries groceries, wine, spirits and tobacco, and is just one block from the ocean. Beach items like umbrellas, sunscreen and towels are also available, as well as everything you need to make a picnic lunch. It is located next to a laundromat for those wet beach clothes.
