Cole's BBQ & Catering

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2590 Portola Dr
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
The Best Barbeque in Santa Cruz. Don't miss our Scrumptious Pork Spareribs, Tender Tri-Tip, Fire-Grilled Chicken and our famous, hand-cut Garlic Fries. Just Yum!

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3.5440 reviews
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Norman J.
9/15/2025

I stopped in there today for some pulled pork, fries, chili, and garlic bread. The service was friendly, also has easy parking. Nice outside eating area. The place has that old school Santa Cruz...

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Nathan J.
9/7/2025

Sunday Dinner with the Family- Cole's BBQ Location - Santa Cruz With- my wife Noelle J. and our son Food and Drink- *Two plate combo, Pulled Pork and BBQ Chicken with baked beans and garlic...

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Roya J.
8/10/2025

They used to have beef ribs, but no more . Simple local spot where you can see and smell the pits working. Friendly service with indoor and outdoor seating, and decent enough fish and chips and...

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Eric R.
6/2/2025

My first time here after years of driving by. Super friendly staff very engaging and outright fun people to talk to. I ordered the three meat plate with tri-tip, pulled pork and ribs . My side...

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Sam R.
6/20/2025

Coles has been one of our family traditions stretching back for nearly 30 years. I remember both locations in Aptos and in Santa Cruz. By far my favorite is the 1/3 pound cheese burger. The...

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