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Silver Spur
93/100 (1158 ratings)
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"Staff is friendly and place is cozy. You get to drink some coffee while waiting to be seated, to later enjoy some delicious food. Well worth the..."
Veronica Ramirez
"Check the special board. I had Swordfish and eggs. Awesome! Never seen that on the breakfast menu. Consistently good food and service. Worth the 1/2..."
Richard Bennett
"Happened upon this place by accident and couldn’t have been happier! While crowded on arrival, and expectedly so, we barely got our names down and..."
Steven W. Pokriefka
"This restaurant was fabulous ... a home town comfort food place with friendly staff! I enjoyed it very..."
Vada Littlejohn
"I have come here for past twenty years and it’s still the same, great service, even better..."
John Courtney
"This is the “go to” breakfast restaurant. Great food and excellent..."
Henry Robles
"The service was laid back and friendly with a small hometown feel atmosphere. The food was delicious and brought fairly quickly given that they were..."
Penny Banks
"Wonderful Place to have brunch
 Large servings and wonderful..."
Debbie Miller
"Our favorite place for breakfast..."
Jutta Mockoski
"I hadn't been here in some time. It was a busy Monday morning, but we were seated and served quicker than I would have..."
Richard L. Stubblefield
"Our family go-to breakfast..."
Shawn D. Eure
"This place is AMAZING! Service is prompt. Food's great and unique. Awesome experience all around. We try to get back here from Monterey every now and..."
Tequila Joe
"Food was outstanding and the staff are very..."
Deb Rimmer
"Solid dinner food at a solid diner! Huge portions and everything right. Homemade biscuits are a must. The home fries I had were perfectly cooked. The..."
R. Schubert
"Love their food and the service too... definitely will come..."
Irma B
"Fast friendly service, clean tables, plenty of condiments available. Food was excellent and..."
Johnathan Fry
"Great food and wait staff. As with all good places, expect a wait get in. Ham and Cheese Croissant..."
Vincent P
"Super good restaurant! Love there breakfast! Staff were sweet. Good..."
Catie Fletcher
"Went here for lunch and did not leave hungry! Hand made burgers, great sandwiches, and they serve breakfast all day. The food was delicious and large..."
Karen Wilder
"Everything was amazing. First time back since the pandemic. I heard there are new owners and I was very happy to see and feel like nothing had..."
Blanca Carrillo
"We were seated outside where they installed a large tent by the side of restaurant. The food was excellent and all came quickly. We ordered the..."
Kenneth Lui
Cafe Delmarette
92/100 (254 ratings)
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"Best cafe in Santa Cruz County! Though it be but little, it is AMAZING! Coffee and espresso drinks are always excellent. I am in love with their..."
Emily Chambers
"I come here way too much! I'm addicted. Their savory scones are my favorite. Lots of options for vegans..."
Jason Lenington
"Great scones and sandwiches. Amazing aioli. Sweet..."
Laura Scaparro
"Small sandwich shop in the middle of town. Good food selection, sandwich was of high quality, and the coffee was amazing. Nice seating area outside..."
Manuel Navedo
"Excellent service. First time here, i really liked it. Very professional and polite. I tried the matcha latte for the first time and it was..."
Valerio Gutierrez
"Yummy sandwiches and best coffee. The service was also great! Hands down my favorite coffee..."
OJ Domingues
"They know how to make a satisfying vegan sandwich! (5/5 green stars) CafĂ© Delmarette has a nice cozy feel. There’s an outdoor seating section..."
James K
"Great place if you are in Santa Cruz for the weekend. Fresh food and great..."
Veronica Manzo
"Amazing homemade dairy-alternative milks, kind staff, lovely vibe. I always meet sweet people here. Local, fresh and high quality. So happy to have..."
Cecilia R
"They have the best Golden Tumeric Latte ever! âœšđŸ™đŸœ Love this..."
Angela Reyes
Iveta Gourmet
91/100 (308 ratings)
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"I would give 6 stars if I could. We just held a spaghetti feed to raise funds for a free health clinic. Iveta herself provided the sauce and the..."
David Werlin
"Cutest! Great space to sit outside or in, Lots of great Gluten Free options- a hidden gem..."
Jennifer Way
"Always amazing, always friendly, always a perfect homey atmosphere. Finally found "my" local..."
Matthew Barron
"Fabulous Cruz bagel special!! Delicious hot latte..."
Erin Lynde
"My son and I LOVE the Scones you have to offer Thank You for all the delicious..."
Charlene Braskamp
"You guys..."
Jade Cruz
"It is so good to come here for a brunch. Ordered a bacon avocado toast and a cup of latte before. You can dine inside or outside. Or it will be good..."
Qiming Liu
"Great place to get some coffee and breakfast. We come here a few times a month and it's always good. I like the fresh, organic ingredients. The..."
Mike B.
"I worked with Cafe Iveta to cater an event at UC Santa Cruz and I have nothing but good things to say! We ordered spa water and lemonade along with..."
Jennifer Gallacher
"Had their limited time ham & cheese and it was really good. The bread was soft and slightly toasted. The ham was soft and melts in your mouth. Great..."
happi wakko
"What a beautiful spot! Oatmilk latte, burrito, and lox toast were absolutely delicious. Will definitely stop by this cute spot next time I'm in town..."
Kristina N
"Excellent pastries and breakfast sandwiches. Coffee is not bad,..."
Ranny Haiby
"Good coffee, yummy tuna salad, nice staff, reasonable prices. Coffee is served in the..."
Sasha S
Whale City Bakery
91/100 (1666 ratings)
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"At the suggestion of a friend, who knew I was taking a road trip to Monterey, this was a good place to pop in for a nosh on the way and boy, she was..."
Marla Blanchard
"Cool roadside stop on our California roadtrip. Delicious tuna melt and reuben sandwiches. Friendly staff and fast service. Definitely recommend a..."
Gail Gibson
"We LOVE this place and stop in every time we drive up Hwy 1. Great menu with some unique offerings - if it's a weekend breakfast, try the challah..."
Lynn Murphy
"A perfect place to meet your friends. Casual environment, great food for a reasonable price, and music in addition. A North Coast..."
Jan E. Schwartz
"Whale City is amazing! Great food, great service, great atmosphere. This is always our first stop heading up the coast. You can sit down for a..."
Brandy Llyn
"Lunch is great, food is fresh and yummy. Even though they are busy, the staff is friendly, attentive and efficient. I highly recommend..."
Mary Tambellini
"Must stop here! The bakery is delicious. The food is delicious. The view is great. The service was great. So happy we stopped here during our..."
Ashley Nettnin Klein
"One of the best burgers I've ever eaten (with amazing bread) and the fries are addictive!! Great selection of both food and drinks to choose from, at..."
Julian Deans
"The best corned beef hash on the planet!!!!! We drive all the way in from pacifica for breakfast. Yes, it's that..."
Timothy Isaac Hensley
"Burgers were outstanding and the cookies here are amazing. Friendly staff, this place is a winner. We will be..."
Beth Gemeny
"I recommend !! service applauding, delicious..."
Katarzyna Plechoć
"Great pit stop for anyone but we love it when we are riding the motorcycle up the coast. Yesterday I had the pigeon point burger and it was..."
Libby Lucas
"Well, we'll be back. The fish & chips are awesome, the onion rings are the best, and the clam chowder is is a run for the money to Pismo Beach area...."
Dw Peterson
"2nd time here in 4 years. Always a great selection of food (breakfast to lunch). Fried artichoke is a must. SERVICE was excellent too!! And look..."
G reg
"Definitely one of my favorite crab cakes benedict place because I can taste the real crab used in the cake. I love my eggs perfectly runny. The clam..."
Jessica Duong
"Even though I only stopped in for morning coffee on my way to a nearby hike, I thought I’d add my thoughts about Whale City Bakery by posting a..."
Alan Feinberg
"I’m only leaving. 4 star because I absolutely love the food here. I will say the customer service was not the best. I was taking my time looking..."
connie figueroa
"A required stop on scenic Highway 1 in Davenport just a few miles outside Santa Cruz. Amazing bakery and restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and..."
Nanette Blackburn
"The bright yellow storefront was an eyecatcher if you are driving along the PCH. I had dropped by with a +1 for a quick breakfast. There was plenty..."
Ashley Huliganga
"Had the berry croissant and beyond burger. Never had a berry croissant and it was good! Wanted it to be bigger:). The burger was good but not to die..."
Philip Suk
Seabright Deli
90/100 (377 ratings)
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Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
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Accepts Credit Cards
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"Sandwiches were really good, especially the smoked chicken club and the blackened snapper. We were a little bummed that a California deli had zero..."
Paul Lemle
"Excellent sandwiches that combine complimentary flavors well. We especially like the fish and the brisket sandwiches. I prefer different bread than..."
Debra Schneider
"So good!!! Brisket smoked on site that melts in your mouth. My new favorite sandwich place..."
A Google User
"Local deli, close to the beach. Had the hot roast beef sandwich called The Giant Dipper. It is generous enough for 2 and comes with amazing au jus...."
Mickie Calkins
"Two words: the GROTTO. Omg....unfkgbelievable. I don't do bread...but when I do I get this sandwich. When I'm not doing bread (adamantly) I turn..."
Tiffany Phillips
"This deli makes amazing hot and cold if signature sandwiches! Newly opened, the place is sparkling clean. I usually stick to one sandwich but I have..."
Scott Corder
"Grabbed a few sandwhiches from here this afternoon and then ate at the beach. Absolutely delicious all around. My pic is of the Yacht Club BLT...."
Jeff Downing
"The sandwich’s here are great and the staff is friendly. The price is on the higher end for a sandwich (15+) but I would say they’re worth it...."
Michael
Cafe Gratitude
89/100 (968 ratings)
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"Wait staff and food was excellent. Whenever I am in the area again I look forward to trying other items in the menu. I had the black bean burger and..."
Kim Lathan
"Staff food & place are beyond awesome set itself apart from the..."
Phillip Jaquez
"Yum! Always great food and ambiance. Thank you for believing in the..."
Kat Keediniihii
"Longtime vegetarian and Cafe Gratitude is my favorite restaurant in Santa..."
Carla Braden
"Good customer service and the food was yummy. Definitely will be..."
Tom Dar Smith
"Wonderful..."
Missy Englehart
"Great vegan place. They have some nice selection of drinks ranging from smoothies, kombucha and coffee to craft beers and wine. Plenty of different..."
Karina Kisselite
"One of my favorite restaurants in downtown Santa Cruz CA. Yes, it is a vegan restaurant but I have brought carnivores here who loved the flavor and..."
david spalding
"Just awesome! We had the cauliflower wings as our appetizer, and they definitely did not disappoint! Super tasty! Then for our main course, we had..."
Ken Newman
"Pretty decent. Got the macrobiotic bowl with garlic tempeh (tasted healthy, not mind blowing but still tasty and definitely recommend getting with..."
N J
"World class vegan food, probably the best I've had! Very healthy and very fresh. They use organic ingredients, offer unpasteurized juices, and have..."
Adam Atman
"The food there was incredible and I would definitely recommend getting the Cauliflower Wings with the sauce. Their place is also really flexible and..."
Check Yourself
"Macro bowl was the best I've ever had. Garlic seitan was delicious. Great juices. Chill spot would totally..."
Maria Lambert Bridge