Welcome to Cole’s BBQ & Catering
Cole's BBQ & Catering, located in Santa Cruz, California, is a casual dining spot offering delicious barbeque dishes. With options for delivery, takeout, and reservations, this restaurant provides convenience and top-notch service. The menu includes vegan options and is perfect for groups and families. The restaurant also offers catering services, making it a great choice for any event. The relaxed atmosphere, along with the availability of beer and wine, creates a perfect setting for enjoying a flavorful meal. Cole's BBQ & Catering is a must-visit for those seeking a satisfying dining experience.
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2590 Portola Dr Santa Cruz, CA 950622590 Portola Dr Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Hotline: (831) 476-4424
Welcome to Cole’s BBQ & Catering, a hidden gem in Santa Cruz, CA that offers a delightful dining experience for all barbecue lovers. Located at 2590 Portola Dr, Cole’s BBQ & Catering is a go-to spot for those craving satisfying BBQ dishes.
Upon entering the restaurant, you are greeted by the enticing aroma of barbecued meat being cooked outside. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and patient, ensuring that your dining experience is top-notch.
One of the standout dishes at Cole’s BBQ & Catering is the tritip sandwich with grilled onions and provolone cheese, as recommended by one of the staff members, Devina. The sandwich is big, flavorful, and perfect for those with a hearty appetite.
In addition to the mouthwatering tritip sandwich, Cole’s BBQ & Catering offers a variety of options for all tastes, including vegan options for those seeking plant-based choices. The sides, such as the baked beans, coleslaw, and fries, are perfectly seasoned and complement the main dishes well.
Customers rave about the generous portions and delicious flavors of the dishes at Cole’s BBQ & Catering. Whether you’re in the mood for a juicy burger, flavorful chicken, or classic barbecue favorites, Cole’s BBQ & Catering has something for everyone.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to dine at Cole’s BBQ & Catering and experience the magic of their delectable barbecue dishes. Whether you dine in, take out, or opt for catering services, Cole’s BBQ & Catering is sure to leave a lasting impression on your taste buds.
Finally stopped in to pick up food for dinner. We purchased the tri-tip and pulled pork combinations. The sides were the baked beans, coleslaw and we added Mac salad and fries. Yes, this was a lot of food! We started on the fries on the way home and damn, they were good! Perfectly seasoned and crispy. The coleslaw was on the sweeter side but not overly so with plenty of dressing and not "goopy" The Mac salad was tangy and not dry. The garlic bread "ok"and probably suffered from sitting. The pork was very good and nicely sauced, the same with the tri-tip. We had the spicier sauce along with the regular. The spicy could have a little more heat for me (I like hot!) but for most people it would be sufficient. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The price point was as expected for bbq and today's economy. I enjoyed the meal and look forward to going back to try the chili and sandwiches.
I have been reading about Cole's for so long and finally hot there today and it did not disappoint Best burger! Huge and so flavorful!!! I'll definitely be back to try the chicken too!!!
If you are craving some satisfying BBQ, this place will not let you down. Love the BBQ in action, the whole place smells divine because of it.
Food, service , and staff were great. The chefs outside cooking the bbq and the staff inside taking orders. Devina gave great customer service and said one of her favorites: tri tip sandwich with grilled onions and provolone cheese. It was a big sandwich, and flavorful. Definitely will be back.
Very kind, knowledgeable, sweet staff members that are patient with me as I ordered a yummy mushroom burger! The food was prepared quickly and brought out to you. You can see the chefs barbecuing the meat outside. Tons of choices to choose from, delightful variety, perfect for everyone. Very lovely and lively place to come to! Shoutout to the girls in the front for making this experience so phenomenal and kind, I appreciate you two! Cheers!
Cole's used to be my go-to barbecue spot when I came to Santa Cruz in 1990. Then I forgot about them since it was off my regular beaten path after coming back to Santa Cruz from Silicon Valley. Stopped by and the food was as good as I remember from back in the day. The spot is small but clean and the staff were all friendly, polite and professional. I love Cole's and will be back when I have my hankering for good BBQ!!
This is just an all around good idea. The portions are massive and the food is delicious. It tastes fresh. It's a messy meal, but they are pretty good at packaging it up to go. A bit pricey, but worth it. Pay at the register.