Santa Cruz has at least six dog-friendly restaurants with outdoor patios, from Zoccoli's Deli on Pacific Avenue downtown to Woodstock's Pizza near the Boardwalk and Harbor Cafe by the Santa Cruz Harbor. All six allow leashed dogs at outdoor tables, and hours range from Zoccoli's 8 AM opening to Woodstock's Pizza staying open past midnight.
Already picturing weekend patio brunches with your dog?
If Santa Cruz's dog-friendly dining scene has you thinking about calling it home, you can start close to the action: near downtown and the Westside, or near the Harbor where Harbor Cafe sits.
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Restaurant | Address | Hours | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
Crepe Place | 1134 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 | Mon-Fri 11am-10pm, Sat-Sun 10am-10pm | Sweet and savory crepes, garden patio, live music |
Gabriella Cafe | 910 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | Lunch Tue-Fri 11am-2:15pm, Dinner Tue-Sat 5-9pm, Brunch Sat-Sun 10am-2:30pm | Mediterranean and Italian-inspired dinners, enclosed patio |
Walnut Avenue Cafe | 106 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | Mon-Fri 8am-3pm, Sat-Sun 8am-4pm | Breakfast and brunch, dog treat menu on the patio |
Zoccoli's Deli | 1534 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | Mon-Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 10am-6pm | Italian deli sandwiches, downtown patio seating |
Harbor Cafe | 535 7th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 | Wed-Mon 8am-2pm, closed Tuesdays | Brunch spot near the Santa Cruz Harbor |
Woodstock's Pizza | 710 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | Sun-Thu 11am-12am, Fri-Sat 11am-1am | Pizza and craft beer, heated dog-friendly patio with fire pit |
Crepe Place
- Address: 1134 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
- Hours: Monday-Friday 11am-10pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-10pm
- Phone: (831) 429-6994
- Distance from downtown Santa Cruz: about 1 mile east on Soquel Ave
Gabriella Cafe
- Address: 910 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
- Hours: Lunch Tue-Fri 11am-2:15pm, Dinner Tue-Sat 5pm-9pm, Brunch Sat-Sun 10am-2:30pm
- Phone: (831) 457-1677
- Distance from downtown Santa Cruz: in downtown, one block from Bookshop Santa Cruz
Walnut Ave Cafe
- Address: 106 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
- Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-3pm, Saturday-Sunday 8am-4pm
- Phone: (831) 457-2307
- Distance from downtown Santa Cruz: in downtown
Zoccoli's Deli
- Address: 1534 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
- Hours: Monday-Saturday 8am-6pm, Sunday 10am-6pm
- Phone: (831) 423-1711
- Distance from downtown Santa Cruz: in downtown, on Pacific Ave
Harbor Cafe
- Address: 535 7th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
- Hours: Wednesday-Monday 8am-2pm, closed Tuesdays
- Phone: (831) 475-4948
- Distance from downtown Santa Cruz: about 2 miles east, near the Santa Cruz Harbor
Woodstock's Pizza
- Address: 710 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
- Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11am-12am, Friday-Saturday 11am-1am
- Phone: (831) 427-4444
- Distance from downtown Santa Cruz: a few blocks from downtown, near the Boardwalk
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Santa Cruz restaurants allow dogs on the patio?
Crepe Place, Gabriella Cafe, Walnut Avenue Cafe, Zoccoli's Deli, Harbor Cafe, and Woodstock's Pizza all have outdoor patios that welcome leashed dogs, spanning downtown Santa Cruz, the area near the Boardwalk, and the Santa Cruz Harbor.
What are the hours for dog-friendly restaurants in Santa Cruz?
Hours vary by restaurant. Zoccoli's Deli and Walnut Avenue Cafe open earliest at 8 AM, Harbor Cafe closes by 2 PM, and Woodstock's Pizza stays open latest, until midnight or 1 AM on weekends.
Are there dog-friendly restaurants near downtown Santa Cruz?
Yes. Gabriella Cafe, Walnut Avenue Cafe, and Zoccoli's Deli are all within downtown Santa Cruz, while Crepe Place and Woodstock's Pizza are within about a mile.