The dude and I stumbled upon Paradise Dogs while walking on the Pier in Santa Cruz on 6/19/21…read more This place is like a mobile hot dog and sausage cart for hungry tourists on the go. The dude ended up getting the sausage dog with the works. The food cart actually smelled delicious but I didn't get anything as I wanted to save my appetite. The dude said it was very good as he would get it again. The owner was very friendly and helpful and appears they have a pretty cool business going on! They have cold beverages as well. I believe the sausage dog was $5 which wasn't bad at all! Give them a try! Especially if you need a snack on your beach day!

A great hot dog cart right at the entrance of the wharf. Independent owner. Vince and Margie (…read morepronounced Margee) are wonderful, down to earth, genuinely nice people. Food is good also! Who knew Santa Claus had a Summer gig in Cali?

Have passed by for years but hadn't tried a dog until yesterday. The line for pizza was down the…read moreblock but the line here was short. Glad I opted for the hotdog. It was about the same price as a single piece of pizza but had so much going on toppings-wise. I'll definitely be back. Employees were friendly and service was fast.

I was here for the VW show. Not many small vendors around. We only wanted something small rather…read morethan a large meal. We saw people here and thought we would give it a try. Nope. Not for me. The sausage had odd spices. Interesting, but it lingered for a long time. I couldn't finish it. And the water wasn't helping to wash it out. Sorry, but this place is not for me.

I had high hopes for this place based off the reviews I saw and boy was I not disappointed!! I…read moreordered a Chicago dog and one of their specials named the Junk Yard dog. Both absolutely blew my socks off! The toppings on the Chicago dog were very fresh and piled on high all held together by a robust yet very soft bun. The Junk Yard was my personally favorite. It was a rendition of a chili cheese dog with the addition of fritos and fresh jalapeños. The spice from the peppers was just right and the crunch from the chips wasn't something I knew that I needed. The best part was the homemade chili which was very flavorful and not too runny. The kindness Philip showed me touched my heart and made my day after never meeting him before. If you're ever considering stopping by here it's an absolute must! I know I'll be back.

Super nice owner and a delicious hot dog! Came for the food, left happy with the food and the kind…read moreservice! Will definitely be back!

Not a bad stop for a quick burger and fries. Love that they carry curly seasoned fries! Outdoor…read morepatio was nice for eating out in the fresh air. Service was quick and friendly. Just wish they offered coke instead of Pepsi for fountain drinks.

I ordered the Basic Betty which comes with 1/3lb patty and lettuce tomato and pickles and a secret…read moresauce and I think it was OK... rating it from 1-10 ... 10 being the best burger I think it's like a 7 ... I also ordered the 50/50 fry combo and I got garlic fries and onion rings and i rate it a 6/10 I also ordered a bowl of their mac n cheese and the pasta was a bit too hard so I give it a 7/10. I paid 33.32 for everything I got.

Upon entering, we were greeted right away and sat outside by the hostess. It's a cool edgy vibe…read moreinside. I went on a weekday afternoon and there were a good amount of people in and out. Service was so friendly and fast which I appreciated. We ordered 2 Basic Betty's (w cheese) which is the smaller option of the big Betty burger. Along with a basket of 1/2 curly fries, 1/2 onion rings. Everything was delish!!!! The Diet Coke was flat, but food and service on point! Would def come back if I was in the area again.

This is one of my favorite places in Santa Cruz downtown. There are good options for different…read moretastes in burgers. You can get the classic Betty, the Duke, with pine able and teriyaki sauce, and other options like chicken strips, and a veggie burger as well. Other delicioso things are the sweet potato fries, which are the best in town, and anywhere!!! Their hot wings are a must, and if you pair it with a beer, it is much better! If you want a good burger, there are many options in Santa Cruz, but Betty's is definitely among the best, price wise, quality and taste.

We passed this on our walking tour of Santa Cruz. They offer refreshments and fun eats along with…read moresome sophisticated items also. We grabbed a couple of drinks, but I would definitely come back for to try the food. Please come and create your own adventure.

Picnic tables overlooking the waters of Santa Cruz. Long wait and limited seating. The dillas are…read morenice and crisp.

This is the spot for a giant corn dog! Can't go wrong with ordering corn dog and garlic fries. Food…read morewas crispy and delicious. This is good to snack on with one other person. Lots of staff working so they're pretty good with cleaning up the tables.

We were in Santa Cruz on a family trip and stopped by during a busy day on the boardwalk. The…read moreartichoke hearts are quite delicious! Food here is a little pricey for what it is, but it's expected for a boardwalk/beach location. There's seating both inside and outside, and they keep it fairly clean considering the amount of traffic they get.

TikTok sent us here and it didn't let us down! After hearing what a staple Jack's is in Santa Cruz,…read morewe had to try it while we were in the area. Let me tell ya, this is one of the best burgers I've had in a hot minute. I got the Western Burger, which had chilli w/ beans, jalapeños, and barbecue sauce. This burger was perfect in basically every way. The chili was incredibly rich and savory, the jalapeños added a nice crunch and acidity, and the barbecue sauce added some sweetness. So many flavors at once that worked so well. It was well worth the mess. My wife got the Bacon Cheeseburger with a 1/3 lb patty. I really appreciated how many cheese options they had. The veggies were fresh and abundant. And that bacon was perfection. Crisp, but still had a good chew, and was thick. This was a classic done right. The fries were also fantastic. Nice and crisp but fluffy on the inside. And the portions were very generous. The place overall just feels like exactly what you want from a local burger shop. A charming burger sculpture on the roof, very friendly staff, ton of outdoor seating. If you've heard about or have been meaning to come to this place, it's well worth the hype.

Such a cute staple of Santa Cruz. I have not gone for years. Little place on the corner, behind…read morepacific ave. Some seating inside, a little cramped but nice for the size of the place. Seating outside as well. I took my order to-go. Cashier super friendly, you can see the kitchen, cooks are working hard! You can see the fresh patties! Got my meal quick, it was super hot and the fries!! Thick cut and so yummy. I'm not sure if they are fresh cut? But they are very good. Burger was substantial and very fresh and yummy. If you are not a big eater I suggest a single patty! Definitely a place to try if you need a good classic burger that is fresh.