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Is Santa Cruz Diner Still Open? Update (Santa Cruz, CA)

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As of September 2026, Santa Cruz Diner is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

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santacruzdiner.com ·
Secondary source
Wikipedia ·

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What the source shows: A direct site check on 2026-09-08 shows Santa Cruz Diner's own website live with current hours and online ordering; Wikipedia (revised 2026-01-08) independently confirms the diner is operating.

  • Season / episode Season 21, Episode 18
  • Original air date
  • Address 909 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives revisited Santa Cruz Diner, a diner in Santa Cruz, California, in the 'Pork Hall of Fame' episode (Food Network, aired 2014-12-26). According to FoodiePie's episode guide, the segment spotlighted the diner's Vietnamese Spring Roll, made with pork among its other ingredients. Food Network's episode page lists Santa Cruz Diner among the restaurants Guy Fieri returned to for the pork-themed countdown, following an earlier appearance on the show.

Guy Fieri visited Santa Cruz Diner in Santa Cruz, California, for the "Diners Times Three" episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network), aired 2009-11-09. Santa Cruz Diner serves American and Vietnamese cuisine and was founded by Larry Ring in 1998, according to Wikipedia. The diner is located at 909 Ocean Street in Santa Cruz. A site check on 2026-09-08 found Santa Cruz Diner's own website live and listing current hours of Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., along with an online ordering link, gift-card sales, and job postings, according to the restaurant's website. Wikipedia's entry for Santa Cruz Diner, last revised 2026-01-08, independently continues to describe the diner in the present tense as an operating business. Neither the restaurant's website nor Wikipedia's entry mentions any closure, relocation, or ownership change for Santa Cruz Diner.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 21, Episode 18
Original air date
Episode title
Pork Hall of Fame
What was featured
Vietnamese spring rolls made with pork among other fillings
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Santa Cruz Diner
Season / episode
Season 7, Episode 12
Original air date
Episode title
Diners Times Three
What was featured
American and Vietnamese diner fare since 1998
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Santa Cruz Diner

Frequently asked questions

Is Santa Cruz Diner still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Santa Cruz Diner is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

What happened to Santa Cruz Diner after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives revisited Santa Cruz Diner, a diner in Santa Cruz, California, in the 'Pork Hall of Fame' episode (Food Network, aired 2014-12-26). As of September 2026, Santa Cruz Diner is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

Where is Santa Cruz Diner located?

909 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Santa Cruz Diner?

Season 21, Episode 18 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired December 26, 2014. The episode is titled “Pork Hall of Fame”.

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Address
909 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Venue type
diner
Official website
santacruzdiner.com

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Sources

  • foodiepie.com — https://www.foodiepie.com/list.php?e=Diners-Drive-Ins-and-Dives-Pork-Hall-of-Fame
  • foodnetwork.com — https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/diners-drive-ins-and-dives/episodes/pork-hall-of-fame
  • santacruzdiner.com — https://www.santacruzdiner.com/
  • Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Cruz_Diner

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