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d this sandwich spot recently and honestly it did not disappoint. We ordered three sandwiches which were Spicy Boy 2.0, The Final Meltdown, and Pesto and Focaccia. I personally loved Spicy Boy and The Final Meltdown the most. They were packed with flavor and felt very satisfying. That said, all three sandwiches were really good, so there was nothing to complain about.
One thing I really liked is how vast their sandwich options are. Literally everything on the menu sounds delicious, which made it so hard to decide. It took us a while to place our order, but we were definitely not let down by our choices, so that struggle was worth it. These are quality sandwiches and you can tell care goes into making them.
The prices are reasonable too, especially for the portion size and quality. This is a great place for a quick grab and go bite. The spot itself is quite small with limited seating, so it is not somewhere you would sit for long.
We also tried the iced caramel coconut coffee, which I was not a fan of, and a lemonade. I would absolutely come back here for the sandwiches though and would recommend it to anyone craving a good sandwich.
… moreSamantha Norried
I am delighted by my experience. I walked up right to the cashier without a line on a Saturday night around 5pm. Food came out in an expected amount of time. My toddler’s bean patty with vegan cheese on the vegan brioche bun was spectacular. Idk what they’re doing with those black bean patties but they need to tell the world. That’s what I should have had. My tofu bahn mi was average. My husband had the pesto focaccia whatever and he probably would have preferred dead animal BUT NOT TODAY. Happy to have this place as an option.
… moreDevesh Srivastava
Ordered a Tofu Sandwich, a black bean cheese burger and garlic fries. All three things were delicious and properly stuffed. We asked for some customisation on burger and they kindly obliged. No complaints!!
There is very little space for seating on a table. Mostly bar stool kond of seating. I was lucky to get a table though. There were only 3 tables.
… moreTobias Feger
Wasn’t expecting much, but my cheeseburger was outstanding. It was also our first time trying an Arnold Palmer, I didn’t even know that drink existed! Definitely worth a visit.
… moreSimone Harms
Fantastic find in downtown Santa Cruz serving vegetarian and vegan food. The staff was so kind and helpful. The food was very tasty and they serve a great variety. We truly enjoyed it. They even offer vegan churros.
… moreJags Krishnamurthy
So many options! I had the tofu banh mi and it was fantastic. The only change inwould do is to spread the insides even so that one gets the same even taste. In my sandwich it was tofu on one side and carrots and other veggies in the other. Still tasted great! There is not much of seating inside here but there are couple of them out on the street that was cute! Very friendly and welcoming service.
… moreMayuri Bhandari
BOMB Vegan spot, Fresh, and they make their own oats, sauces, etc.
Would love to try more. A lot of vegan spots use preservative vegan products, but this place is created by a former Michelin chef I believe, and you can taste it for sure.
the Brussels are DIVINE. The overnight oats extremely Tasty, the Sandwiches and salad so good- I wanted to try more!
I hope to have a place like THIS in Los Angeles. And this place I believe has a smaller menu, they have another location I’d love to try next time I’m in Santa Cruz. This place does NOT disappoint.
Vegan/Veggie or not, you must check this out.
Also huge shoutout to Employee Nico who made the experience great- it was an overall fantastic experience.
Quality taste, fast service, and kind people!
… moreInfo Source
Got excited to see another Veg place in Santa Cruz downtown. Ordered Cheese burger, Final Meltdown and Sweet Potato fries served with a unique Banana ketchup (see pic). Very creative and tasty food. Mandarin juice is so fresh and tiny mandarins come with it. First time tried food here, will go back again.
Update- Tried few other like spicy boy ( options egg is replaced with tofu) ain’t chicken burger with fries. They all tasted great. Highly recommend spicy boy served with delicious sauces.
… moreSonya Hu
Delicious vegetarian and vegan sandwiches, friendly staff, and good vibes — what more can you ask for? I’m constantly on the hunt for good plant-based fast casual meals, and Pretty Good Advice perfectly fulfilled that craving. I got one of their recommended classics, the Final Meltdown, which features a fried egg, mushrooms, cheese, and a hashbrown between two slices of ciabatta. I’m completely obsessed — the sandwich has mild breakfast sandwich vibes, but feels hearty and really substantial. It’s especially tasty with a splash of hot sauce or more of their vegan sandwich sauce (which I couldn’t tell you what’s in it, but I adored it). My partner got their spicy vegan chicken sandwich, which was beautifully crispy and flavorful. My favorite thing, randomly, was their green bean salad. It was super lemony and garlicky, and I loved how snappy and fresh the beans were; it was a wonderfully crunchy and refreshing way to break up the sandwiches.
… moreLavi Chen
Pretty Good Advice is probably one of my favorite places downtown. They have amazing lemonade and their special flavor changes every now and then. Their bathroom is very unique, with red lighting, and the the staff are always really kind 🙂 You can also ask for samples of their drinks, to see if you like it before buying it. Their food is also amazing, and I especially love their breakfast style sandwiches with the hash browns and eggs, and their brussel sprouts.
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