I had high expectations of The $18 ramen ( probably a bit expensive for a food truck) but I was…read morequickly disappointed; it didn't even come close to the taste of real ramen

I went there recently for Sunday brunch. I thought the ramen with pork belly was delicious and have…read morebeen craving it ever since. It's pricey ($18) but the ingredients tasted fresh & were high quality. My friend got the yummy pancake dumpling things and they were good too! Planning to go back soon.

Love the creativity in location and concept - door from our farmers. All-day breakfast sandwich is…read moresuperb paired with kombucha and salad. No shade. Bring a hat. Limited seating. Picnic blankets work. Has lots of space. Enjoy

I love the new culinary addition to our little town! It brings new fun choices from our local…read morefarmers, ranchers and bakers. Every weekend there's new items on the menu and they always include a vegetarian, and sometimes vegan and or gluten free option! Yay!

The Sunshine is a tiny store featuring organic and specialty items. It is right next to Downtown…read moreLocal Coffee. Friendly and outgoing owner. Our friend bought a few things that we tried...Cherry Amaretto Chocolate - smooth dark chocolate with a hint of cherry. Personally, I didn't taste the amaretto. But it was still a good tasting chocolate bar. The unique thing we saw was the Lions Mane Mushrooms. They made it into a muffin. It had spices like a carrot cake but a flavorful coconut taste.

Nice little shop in Pescadero offering a variety of artisanal food items. Saw some really exotic…read morethings like black truffle infused olive oil and cashewmilk cheese. Walked out with some fresh local apples that I hadn't tried before. Pricing is on the higher side but that is totally expected from a place like this. They also sell fresh mushrooms from local farms which is nice if you're looking to pick up something for a special dish. I saw Lion's Mane and Shittake when I was there, unclear if they had any others. Definitely worth popping in and seeing if they have anything that catches your fancy!

Love this place, been going there for years. Charming. And they have pies. But it isn't a…read morerestaurant, don't expect a lot of tables, and there is no service. Sometimes they even have a sweet dog hanging out in front.

It was Memorial Day weekend and we decided to bring my parents for a short road trip in the…read morePescadero area cruising along the coast towards Santa Cruz. I wanted to stop off at the popular Pie Ranch before heading more south. We arrived at the pie farm stand on a Sunday afternoon recently. Pie Ranch is located in a nice road side area along the coast on Hwy 1 close to Davenport. Parking is limited in the small dirt parking lot out front. The pie farm stand looks like a rustic wooden barn from the outside and a state park visitor center in the inside. There was an outdoor small library for kids by the entrance which I thought was a nice touch. It's a free take one leave one book stand. There was a farmer's market vibe inside with local vegetables, fruit, baked goods, and locally produced pantry items for sale. Pie Ranch branded gifts and merchandise were on display as well. We ordered 2 strawberry streusel cutie pies, 1 lemon buttermilk blueberry cutie pie, 1 chocolate chip cookie, 1 frozen strawberry streusel whole pie, and 1 lemon better milk blueberry whole pie. All of the cutie pies were delicious. The cutie pie size was about right since we were sharing everything. The chocolate chip cookie was moist and gooey with loads of chocolate. Overall we enjoyed our experience at Pie Ranch. The staff were nice and helpful. There was a back patio with a few picnic tables that looked inviting. We enjoyed our food out there. The environment was family friendly. The price point was more in the high end but I understand due to location and everything was fresh, locally produced. I was happy to finally visit but I'm not sure when I will be back again.

Just got a chance to try this new foodie truck tonight at our local brewery. An Asian Mexican…read morefusion truck with a small but tasty menu. I'll start out by saying that the food I tried was quite tasty but... I had the Banh-Torta, an attempt at a fusion of the Vietnamese Banh Mi and the Mexican Torta. You can get either of these on their own in San Jose for about 6 bucks but adding guacamole makes this Bahn Mi 9 bucks? The bread had a tough bite, not the crunchy crust and soft center of a killer French baguette or the yummy texture of a great Torta roll grilled on a flat top. More like a day old sourdough that wasn't sour, not a good fit in my opinion. Lots of good flavored fillings like pickled and fresh jalapenos, and Sriracha mayo. The real disappointment was that everything was cold. If the steak was first warmed on the grill (standard practice for any food truck) or the bread was toasted or something to add some warmth to the equation, maybe I would have been swayed to 4 stars. I know they are just starting out and this is the first Yelp review but I did mention I was going to add them to Yelp and Rachel the chef/owner handed my wife her cold sandwich while smoking a cigarette with the other hand. I'm not sure if this is some sort of health code violation or what but California's no smoking laws don't allow smoking within 25 feet of any door or window leading to a place that serves food. Smoking in the kitchen is a pretty bad display of disregard in my opinion. I won't be lining up next time this truck is in town but you should try them for yourself and hopefully my honest review gives them some direction for success.

Just had an I Love Lucy sandwich. Absolutely delicious, perfect balance of crunch, salty and…read moresavory. Friendly, fast service, and getting a sandwich presented this beautifully is rare. Recommended without reservation!

Customer Service, good food and plenty of parking. The food…read moretruck is off the side of Hwy 9 in Boulder Creek, I wouldn't sit on side of the road on a cold evening but I would definitely on a warmer day or evening. They are closed on Sundays close at 7pm so get your fix on your way home.

I hired Marcos of El Rey Leon to cater a birthday party with about 175 guests last weekend and…read morecouldn't be more thrilled! Marcos was wonderful to work with, the food was outstanding, the service impeccable and he and his one assistant were beyond kind and cheerful. We are still getting text messages from our guests about how incredible the food at our party was. I will call Marcos again for future events; you should, too!!! Thank you, Marcos and Ismael! You helped make the day so very memorable!!! Warmly, Roni Rudy

Super yummy sandwiches! The guy working the register is literally the happiest person I have…read moreinteracted with in this kind of role in all of Santa Cruz county, it seems like he really enjoys his job. I figure that means they're treating their employees well, and more of a reason to support them! I wish I had gotten a picture of my favorite, a vegetable sandwich with avocado, sweet potato, and scallion aioli. Lots of seating both inside and outside on the back patio. Please be aware, this place is quite busy most days (for a reason) and there very likely will be a line and a wait. Not the kind of place you go to rush, and I think that's a good thing in this case :)

The Grove packs a lot into a little cafe. Their creamy polenta with roasted vegetables (chard,…read morebroccolini, squash, onion), pesto (add a side of bacon) all-day biscuit sandwich, and breakfasts are tasty. The salads and veggie bowls are solid. I like their baked goods, particularly the raspberry and cream cheese brioche or the bite-sized passionfruit mochi, which is garnished with delicate flowers. Interesting drinks in their beverage fridge, retro wallpaper, fun merchandise, and a quirky, small open air backyard are all pluses. Friendly and helpful staff. Just wish that their breakfast ran later (ends at 11 am) and that the line moved a little faster.

Really delicious couple sandwiches from Bottega del Lago! We weren't able to get our first choices,…read moreas these were the last two sandwiches left. But both were really solid, particularly the meat one with the pepper spread. The eggplant one was quite good, though I think it would have been just as good with just the mozzarella and pesto! Really excellent overall, would recommend

They import the Bindi brand of gelato from Italy. $6 for two small scoops. Options:…read more- Gelato: Black cherry, French vanilla, regular vanilla, hazelnut, pistachio, coffee, coconut, chocolate, strawberry. - Sorbets: lemon sorbet, strawberry sorbet, mango sorbet. 2/5: The pistachio gelato is meh. It has a very mild flavor: Bindi is skimping on the expensive pistachio. It also contains chopped pistachios that are rubbery from being exposed to the gelato. 4/5: The regular vanilla gelato is good. Nice flavor, good sweetness level. It's heavily stabilized; it has an elastic/chewy texture. 2/5: The Fratema sandwich $12 has grilled eggplant, mozzarella, pesto, semi-dry tomato. The flavors are meh; didn't work for me. 2/5: I did not like the cannoli $7.50. The shell tastes very processed, like it's loaded with trans fat. The filling has great texture but is way too sweet. 5/5: The double espresso $4.75 is excellent; bold, rich, and dark, without being sour or citrusy. they use Vergnano coffee.