As a first-time visitor to Zoccoli's, it can feel a little confusing at first especially when it's…read morepacked full of people but it's actually pretty simple. Just hop in line, grab a ticket, wait to be called to order, then head to the next register to pay! The place has that classic, old-school sandwich deli feel, warm and inviting. There's also outdoor seating, which is perfect if you want to catch some sun and enjoy your food. We originally found this spot on Yelp (and saw it all over TikTok), so expectations were definitely high and it didn't disappoint. My wife and I were on the hunt for the perfect beach sandwich, and this was exactly that. I went with the chicken parmesan sandwich... and wow. The cheese pull alone was worth it!! We took our food to the beach, paired it with a cold adult beverage and some BBQ kettle chips, and it absolutely hit the spot. Definitely a place worth checking out if you're in Santa Cruz and craving a solid sandwich.

Very disappointed with our experience. We visited twice, and the inconsistency was unbelievable. On…read moreour first visit, we ordered two kids' grilled cheeses, and they were made with two full slices of bread. The very next day, we ordered the exact same thing, and they came on what looked like half a slice of bread. There was absolutely no consistency in the portion size. To make matters worse, we were charged $16 for two kids' grilled cheeses on the second visit, yet the day before we paid only $10 for what appeared to be a larger portion. Paying more for less made no sense. What was most disappointing, though, was the customer service. The employees were incredibly rude and acted as if we were an inconvenience instead of paying customers. Rather than answering our questions or addressing our concerns professionally, they were dismissive and made us feel unwelcome. We gave this place a second chance, hoping our first experience was just an off day, but it ended up being even worse. Between the inconsistent portions, confusing pricing, and poor customer service, we won't be returning and can't recommend this place to others.

It was my first time trying their deli, you order at the deli counter on the right hand side when…read moreentering and pay at the main checkout. Your name is called out when ready. We tried their salami sandwich and turkey sandwich. Both were very good and would definitely go back. There is some indoor seating available, we decided to eat there and it was perfect. It started getting a bit busy after we ordered, but our sandwiches were ready pretty fast. There is plenty of parking and I would definitely recommend trying it out.

My first visit! Sandwich was very tasty! Maybe this is just my internal old person, but dang did…read moreeverything get expensive! Nearly $20 after tax for one sandwich with no additions. I was hungry and one sandwich was just a lot right to feel full. Be aware for first timers the process to get your food is a bit confusing. You'll head into the back right hand side of the store to place your order verbally with a staff member. Then, get in line at the regular register to pay. No one told me what to do after that, so I spent a long time waiting in front of the staff member I had placed my order with. This was wrong. You're actually supposed to stand in the area between the register and the liquor section and they'll call your name there. Hopefully this will save anyone reading this the same confusion I had :)

I ordered the French Dip through DoorDash and was concerned because DoorDash was having a hard time…read morefinding a Dasher to pick up my sandwich. By the time my food got here, it was nearly 20 minutes later than the original delivery time. I was SO pleasantly surprised by the way they wrapped the sandwich and the au jus. The sandwich was wrapped in a couple layers of paper and foil and the au jus was first wrapped in plastic food wrap in case of a leak and then wrapped in foil to keep the heat in. Both the sandwich and au jus were nice and warm and the sandwich was absolutely amazing. Great job guys, I was expecting a problem and ended up having an awesome lunch.

Was on my way to the beach and found this tiny gem…read more It's technically a liquor store with a deli nestled at the very end of the store. Store cashier did not seem too engaging but the deli guys were super friendly and engaging, great customer service even though I realized I ended up getting the wrong sandwich I'm not mad tho, the sandwich was HELLA good! I'm gonna go back and see if this time I get the one I ordered

Embracing the surfing culture of the Santa Cruz area, Beach Hut Deli is decorated with a…read morebeach/ocean/surfing theme. All the staff were super friendly, energetic and cool to converse with. Light reggae music was playing in the background during our visit. We enjoyed two of their speciality sandwiches off their extensive menu - we ordered the Surfin' Pig and the Santa Cruz sub sandwiches. The Surfin' Pig has ham, avocado, bacon & cream cheese, with provolone cheese added when ordered as a hot sandwich. One can order with "all the fixings" or one can have the sandwich custom prepared as one wishes. Their Santa Cruz sub comes with pastrami, avocado, bacon & cream cheese, with provolone cheese added when ordered hot. Again, one can customize the toppings as one wishes. The bread was spongy and extremely fresh, as were all the ingredients on our well-assembled gourmet sandwiches which were packed with ingredients. I heard a staff member tell another customer Beach Hut freshly prepares all ingredients daily. They offer more than sandwiches: soups, salads and other specialty dishes of the day. In addition to a large variety of canned or fountain beverages, beer and wine are available.

My wife and I were up in Santa Cruz while our daughter visited her friend at UC Santa Cruz and the…read morestaff at the Best Western all suites in suggested the beach Hut deli for lunch. That was a fantastic suggestion. The vibe was incredibly chill, much like you would find at the beach and the tables were fashioned like wooden surfboards. You Go to the counter to order and then they bring the food to you. The staff was very friendly and very beach-like. They had a great menu and choices of cold or hot sandwiches, munchies, happy hour foods, and salads. The ambience of the restaurant was very nice we did go a little between dinner and lunch in the afternoon but there were still quite a few people milling around. It was very clean and each booth was separated so you could hear yourself talk; it wasn't an open floor plan. There was outdoor seating as well, which was more of an open floor plan. The food was great. They had many different sizes of sandwiches. We got the three-inch, which was more than enough for us. I got the three-inch Santa Cruz, it's a cold sandwich, but there was very little fat on the pastrami. I also got a cup of clam chowder which had a little bit of bacon on top of-fantastic. The sandwich was fantastic and just the perfect size for a soup and salad combination. My wife got the skinny dipper just without mayonnaise and onions, but it had Au jus on the side. She said it also tasted fantastic and she got the chicken poblano soup. Both soups came with bread, thinly sliced small pieces of bread but they were fantastic with the soup. She had a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon, and I had one of their specialty beers. In all ohh the meal was fantastic. Couldn't have asked for a better spot in downtown Santa Cruz you've got to try this, it is fantastic, the food is great, the prices are reasonable and the soups are homemade. The ambience or the vibe as they say nowadays, was very calming. There are other locations. You might want to see if there's one nearer to you, but I can't guarantee it will have the same vibe as Santa Cruz did.

Ok this time I bought marionberry puff, tomato pastor croissant, ham & cheese croissant, dark berry…read morecakes and pecan pinwheel cookie. The marionberry puff was a feast for my stomach after being a feast for my eyes... The pecan pinwheel cookie's chocolate puff is made out of all your hopes and desires.. The gf likes pesto, and it was good. But surprisingly the basic ham & cheese croissant is as good as you would expect without fail.. And it seems like if there are any cake slices, it's this dark berry cake, and it is awesome!!!

Yummm! Truly great croissants, blueberry muffins & raspberry…read moreswirls. Go, you'll be happy you did! Also super easy parking in the rear lot.

We got ourselves a beachfront hotel for the views and relaxation. Of course, we wanted to have…read morebreakfast with a view of the ocean. We first tried the "Ideal Bar & Grill" , but the gal said we couldn't sit outside. So we walked across the street to "The Picnic Basket", best pivot ever. The girls working there were sweet, on there toes and offered excellent service. The place isn't fancy, and the outdoor seating is metal tables and seating, but you can see the ocean, and enjoy the salt air. We were so surprised how good the food was! I'm so glad we ended up here. Sara makes the best food, I went back in after finishing our breakfast to tell her how perfectly she prepared our food. Don't judge a book by it's cover!

It's a nice convenient place to go to for break or snack if you are staying at or close tot eh…read morebeach. Coffee and service were good. So issues there. I personally will not be ordering food from there. My wife had a ham and cheese croissant, with tiny tiny piece of cheese and a sliver of ham. The breakfast burrito was not, just not. Never had red cabbage with a breakfast burrito and will never, . Maybe someone will love it, just not for me. Avocado toast was okay.

always the BEST!!!!! Lela…read moreGreat food, always the best service!! It's fun to go the there. They have everything Lela

Great chicken pesto sandwich. Lady at the register was funny. You know when you walk in you're in…read morefor a good sandwich, but there was no bathroom which is kind of odd.

This place is gold. We stumbled upon it looking for a good sandwhich spot and success! Both had…read moreturkey, bacon, cheese with pesto Mayo. Delicious! The inside is small with a few table, a few tables outside as well. A drink fridge and chip options. The service was wonderful. Very nice and accommodating. My site is terrible and the young lady at the register was very helpful. We will definitely be back!

Came here the other day after a long work day and hadn't eaten since breakfast. Was sooo hungry and…read moreI was near Chunk's. I had a pastrami sandwich there once before and it was pretty good, so figured this would do. Ordered the burger combo with Lentil soup. Asked for my burger medium and when it came out it was well past that and I'm pretty sure it was a frozen patty. I have frozen patties I cook at home that are great, so guessing it just wasn't very good quality to begin with. The lentil soup was flavorless and I only had a few bites before tossing out. Seasoning, a ham hock, and some aromatics would do a lot for this soup. Left feeling very disappointed as there are a bunch of more satisfying options in the area and I chose the wrong one. As I was sitting in traffic, my stomach started feeling like I ate some broken glass or something. Obviously there wasn't broken glass in the burger, just a fitting analogy. I had stomach pains for the next few hours. This is all I had eaten in like 10 hours, so I'm positive it was the burger. The woman at the counter was friendly and the place was pretty clean. I've got a pretty iron gut and it takes a lot to make it turn. Don't think I will be going back.