Abbott Square Market

We got a good coffee drink from some friendly young folks in the Cat and Cloud here in the Market. The large door of the place lets fresh air in, but there are some cozy warm spots. It's a warehouse vibe with some tempting eateries (Gelato, pizza, ETC!) and a beer counter with many taps. The little plaza you enter from hosts the Museum of Art and History, where we are headed now. Just passing through town--hope to try some of the food after our museum visit!

The market place is nestled in the heart of Santa Cruz downtown, which offers a unique experience of a gathering space, food courts, and live music performance. It's crowded over weekend nights, limited street parking and there's public parking garage nearby.

I hung out there on a Friday night with the Cooper friends. They had a band that was playing and it was so great that there were so many options of different places to eat and drink and it was a lot of fun. It was a great time!

Great place for delicious food, and live music! I visited on a Saturday, and "Matt Masih and The Messengers" were performing. Such a cool vibe, too. There are so many options for things to eat. I ordered from 3 different establishments: pizza, gelato, and a delicious beverage! Great place for a date night! I even saw families there with their children. It was a nice crowd, and everyone was having a great time.

As soon as I walked in I felt the cozy and lively atmosphere and the scents of all the diverse food wafted upon me. I knew I found a dependable market - perfect for any occasion and cravings. I got pizza from the pizza place, they do half and half which I loved, and my vegetarian family members ordered from the vegetarian place. All the food was great.

Abbott Square has become one of my go-to spots for lunch when visiting downtown Santa Cruz. The variety makes it easy to grab lunch with a group when you can't all agree on something to eat. Though there isn't a huge variety of restaurants they still seem to have most of the basics covered. There's pizza, coffee, a full bar, a vegan eatery, burgers, and I believe one or two more.

Front and Copper, the cocktail bar, is my favorite spot in the the market. Though I usually try a different restaurant, I ALWAYS go to F&C.

There's ample seating inside and I usually see someone cleaning the tables when I'm eating there so it is well-kept. They have two sections on tables outdoors, one in the main entrance and one to the side next to the museum. The seating near the museum is a bit more quaint and quiet, however gets a lot of sun. The seating in the front is where most people go so it's a little louder and more crowded and loud.

Super cute food hall vibes with multiple offering... cheese shop, wine and beer bar, pizza shop, chicken sandwich spot and craft cocktail bar.

Definitely grab a glass of wine and hit up the cheese shop for a super reasonable charcuterie board.

Highly recommend!

Abbott Square Market has a variety of different food offerings. Been here recently and tried Cat & Cloud Coffee which was amazing. Highlight for me was also the burgers at Belly Goat Burger. It's a great place to hang out with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.

The square had limited food options but, I liked it. They also have shopping and entertainment options. It is home to the Museum of Art and History. Some of the Market's vendors include: Raux Dat, Billy Goat Burger, Central Coast Creamery, and Veg on the Edge. There is a courtyard that has tables to eat. On chilly nights, they have heaters out. There is also some limited indoor seating as well. While I was there they had a decent band playing on stage and people dancing. The Market is relatively clean, but the courtyard could use a good power washing on the cement. They have friendly staff working hard to bus the place and keep it clean.

There is metered street parking available, that is free after 8PM and there are garages nearby.

This is a nice family spot that provides hours of eating and shopping. It is definitely worth a visit if you are in the downtown Santa Cruz area.

I love Abbott Square. It is such a great place to go to with friends, family, or significant others. Lots of outdoor seating with heaters. Some indoor seating, but it gets very crowded. This is a fair place to go to if you have dietary restrictions. Some cheaper options and more vegetarian options would be nice to see.