I was in the mood for a smoothie so I did a little yelp search close to where I was and this place…read morepopped up. I had no idea when I arrived that they would have such a huge selection of delicious items. I was almost overwhelmed. I think it was the owner who recommended the #3 green smoothie. It was all fresh ingredients and no sugar added and boy did it hit the spot. I can't wait to go back and try more things. Really great experience.

I came here expecting a quick smoothie stop but left completely blown away. Pleasure Point Juice…read moreserves up way more than just acai bowls and drinks, the savory options here are where it's at! We tried the carne asada fries, and they were insanely good--cheesy, flavorful, loaded with toppings, and perfect for sharing. The birria tacos were packed with juicy meat and came with rich consommé and two vibrant sauces that added the perfect kick. For drinks, the chocolate shake with wafers was pure indulgence, while the strawberry smoothie was super refreshing and not overly sweet. You can tell they use quality ingredients. Outdoor seating at picnic tables adds a laid-back vibe, great for a sunny afternoon. Service was quick and friendly too. If you're in the area, this spot is 100% worth a visit whether you're craving something healthy or going full comfort food mode.

The Ocean Breeze was so good and I love how it's a erewhon dupe…read more The chicken pesto was ok, definitely needed more pesto and way less vinegar

I love and miss this quaint little place so much! I used to eat here a lot when I lived in Santa…read moreCruz and I still visit when I am in town. Their wraps are fresh and flavorful. Their wraps can be made gluten free and they taste amazing. Their juices are made to order and fresh. The service is friendly and welcoming.

You walk in on the right side and the produce section presented with its fresh artistic hand…read morestocked preso! And then the Protein Department greets you with all the clean fresh cuts of beef, chicken, lamb, pork and the pink glow of fresh fin fish. Add the joy of visual delight. It doesn't stop there, so come and see for yourself. Hot Pastrami Sandwiches are a must, no mayo please.

The overall store is fine! Good options for organic whole foods and I enjoy their hot food bar…read more My low rating is directly for their meat department. Every single time I have to get meat from them, they are so rude. No customer service and not welcoming at all. I always feel like I am bothering them when I have to get meat. I'm not alone in this feeling as my friend also experiences the same (lack of) service from them. It's a shame because everyone else seems great!!

Jamba is cool. Staff was nice. Juice was good. Umm that's all I have to say really. I reached 85…read morecharacters yay

Disappointing experience with customer service today on 7/15/25 at 12:45pm…read more The store was completely empty when we arrived, and we placed a fairly large order. Unfortunately, every item except one smoothie was made incorrectly. Rather than correcting the mistakes, the staff placed the blame on us. When we politely asked for the order to be fixed, we were rudely told to "get back in line." As a long-time customer, I've never experienced service this poor at Jamba Juice. This visit has left such a bad impression that I won't be returning. I strongly recommend that management review the staffing and footage from today to address these issues before more loyal customers decide to take their business elsewhere. The pic is supposed to be an acai bowl which was not and instead some melted peanut butter and smoothie concoction.

Stopped by Boba Bay while visiting the beach and it was an alright experience. I will say the shop…read moreis cute and cozy with very minimal seating. Customer service was so-so, the staff person at the cashier was indifferent and apathetic, but the person making the drinks was quick and efficient. The drink menu prices were okay, although I spent $20 (including tip) for two mango boba drinks. I think they charge a little too much for toppings. The flavor of the mango passion boba was underwhelming, and I would agree with another reviewer, that the quality of the drinks needs to be improved. Honestly, I didn't really notice much mango flavor, and the drink seemed more watered down. However, I did like the texture of the actual boba and it helped improve the overall drink. Possibly worth visiting if you're nearby & really craving boba. Although, it may be best to visit another boba spot in Santa Cruz if you want a solid drink.

Server didn't seem like they wanted to be there. A quick smile and happy energy cheered them up…read more Overall good spot for a quick yummy boba, would recommend the peach oolong with boba. Personally wasnt a fan of the rainbow jelly. Small seating area with open windows, benches outside, and the beach a block away.

Lychee black tea 50% sweet with boba and lychee jelly - yum, would get 50% sweet again…read more Crepe with ham, cheese, Dijon (I don't remember the name) -- eh, wouldn't get it again. The ham was too thick for the delicacy of a crepe, and the Dijon was a little heavy handed. I'd want to try their other crepes tho.

1 star because they add an 8% surcharge on all purchases, and don't mention it anywhere. That is…read moretotally unacceptable. As for the food rating: - 5/5: I got the sweet lemon crepe, using regular crepe batter (the other is buckwheat). The regular crepe batter has excellent al-dente snap to it. It's better than the crepes at The Crepe Place in Santa Cruz. - 1/5: The vietnamese iced coffee might be the worst I've ever tried. Super weak. hard pass!

I finally branched out to try something different than my beloved Indian platter and I was rewarded…read morewith another fantastic meal! Tried the fresh spring rolls, SO refreshing -- like a salad -- but with delicious and gluten-free peanut sauce. Loved it. Quite filling as the two rolls are chonky. Chased my rolls with an indulgent vegan GF lemon cake. Super lemony which is awesome. Dense and drier but so tasty, I don't mind a dense cake, actually. A huge hit! Will order both again!!! I took home the extra peanut sauce and used it on steamed potatoes, delicious. My father-in-law had a breakfast burrito which he took home half of, extra value, it's two meals. Hubby had the tofu scramble which was a bit dry, he added some of my peanut sauce to jazz it up. He wish he'd ordered his usual fave, the Bo Thai. But points for trying something new!

I come here because this is one of the last restaurants in Santa Cruz that I am trusting that their…read morefood sourcing is from holistic, healthy and sustainable outlets. The Chai here is the only house made Chai of quality in Santa Cruz. The prices here are a bit high for a working class budget, but you can understand that almost every meal you order here is good for 2 meals. The owners and employees are what you would expect from people that are serving healthy, soul and body enriching foods. Please continue supporting this Santa Cruz landmark!

Don't buy here, over priced items, 20$ for a tostielote and horchata, go to depo on downtown and…read morebuy from algo leve, his prices are accurate and worth it, no vallan aquí pinche gente carera vallan con algo leve lo que aquí compré con 20$ aya pudiera comprar asta 5 cosas

Frankly, I don't understand the negative reviews. I haven't been to their retail store but I enjoy…read morethe Aguas frescas every Sunday at the Carmel mid-Valley farmers market. The gentleman operating the stand is very kind, considerate and patient. He is always willing to give you a sample if you are unsure of your choice. With a plethora of flavors, making a decision is a challenge. The lavender/lime is exquisite. Be adventurous and combine 2 flavors for a taste sensation. Try cucumber/spinach (The spinach gives the drink it's' bright green color but not the taste) mixed with cucumber or Hibiscus with passionfruit. The large size is eight dollars and the medium is five dollars. Enjoy these pretty-to-look-at and tasty libations!

I was not as impressed as I thought I would be. We went first thing in the morning so they were…read morestill doing some stocking and some aisles were almost inaccessible. We were having trouble finding what needed and it happened to be in one of those aisles. There was a very kind person working who noticed us and stopped to come help. He was amazing! He was willing to stay with us until we found everything we needed. He didn't seemed rushed and he was happy to help. The store also offers an Amazon returns kiosk. The cashier that checked us out was friendly and helpful. Overall the best thing about the store is the people working there. They made the difference in the experience!

Butcher Counter at 41st Location is a Problem: The rest of…read morethis Whole Foods is genuinely great, and the staff throughout the store are friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, the butcher counter is a serious weak spot -- both in quality and service. On the craft side, the butchering is sloppy. The NY strip steaks are being cut from the nerve end of the loin, which any skilled butcher knows should be repurposed rather than sold as premium full strips. The pork chops have the same problem -- end cuts with that ragged, uneven "cap" where the muscle narrows are being sold right alongside uniform center-cut chops, at the same price, with no distinction made. These aren't nitpicky complaints; they're basic standards that a full-service butcher counter should meet. With one notable exception (there's one guy there who's actually great - tall, Caucasian, ~30 YOM), the service ranges from indifferent to actively rude. Expect to be ignored before anyone acknowledges you. If you order half a pound of ground beef, they'll grab two-thirds of a pound and start wrapping without asking, then get an attitude if you point it out. Ask for two pork chops and you might get one that's half the size of the other. Request specific pieces from the case and you'll be treated like you're being difficult. The biggest issue for me: they wrap chicken directly in butcher paper without a plastic bag first. I learned this the hard way when chicken juice leaked all over my refrigerator overnight. That's not just sloppy -- it's a food safety problem. I want to support this store, and I genuinely enjoy shopping there. But the butcher counter's combination of poor technique and poor service means I won't shop here if I need to buy meat. It's a real shame.

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.