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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) Café 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! ✨🙏🏽 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
Mutari Chocolate
91/100 (439 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
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Bakeries
American
Mexican
Cafe
Lunch
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Café
Wheelchair Accessible
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Seating
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"I am a huge hot chocolate fan and Mutari's spicy hot chocolate and sipping chocolate is the absolute best I have EVER had. I also really like the..."
Rebecca Hazelton
"I Love this place! Just walking in fills your senses with the most wonderful smell of chocolate. I had their sipping chocolate which is heavenly! ..."
Linda Kaufman
"Atmosphere was cozy and the chocolate was phenomenal!! Owners were also incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely would recommend if you're a..."
Shauna Badeker
"Epic sipping chocolate - Austin gave us a wonderful history lesson on chocolate... addicted to this place, vegan, minimal ingredients full bean..."
Bryan Kaufman
"I absolutely loved the hot chocolate! So refreshing to taste real chocolate, not overly sweet, and in a place with such a great vibe! Will be..."
Rosi Correia
"This was such a neat place! A very unique place to taste drinking chocolate from different parts of the world! Highly..."
Trish McAtee Lackey
"Just wow wow wow amazing. Like being in..."
Kat Marie
"But I don't really want to say so. I don't want the lines to get longer or the tables to be unavailable. Let me direct you to the new outlet they..."
Rhonda Hoefs
"What an experience!!!! Us girls went there after volunteering at St. Francis Catholic Soup Kitchen to sit down and relax for a bit. I have to say it..."
Paige Concannon
"Amazing vegan sipping chocolate, and Austin was so..."
Jen Schneider
"And come on over on Valentine's Day - open from noon to 7? 8? 9? The new confections will be all over the place! I've had one, and they are SO..."
Connie Winton
"Love mutari best chocolate ever!! Great for small..."
Julia Primavera
"My wife got me Mutari chocolate � bar and it was delicious..."
Kunal Sampat
"The Chai and the Frozen are my current favorites, along with the bars ... all uniquely..."
Robin Holland
"This place is unique and wonderful. Loved visiting my friend in Santa Cruz and stopping here for some delicious hot..."
Kimberly Defenbaugh
"We drive from SF to Santa Cruz just to get chocolate fro Mutari. Their frozen hot chocolate is the stuff of dreams - super duper deep chocolate,..."
Casey
"Delicious bean-to-bar single-origin chocolate. The folks working here are also clearly passionate about and knowledgeable about chocolate, and happy..."
Luke Swartz
"The chocolate tasting tour is amazing. We learned a lot of knowledge about chocolate making and tasted over 10+ chocolate bars. We didn’t know..."
PJ
"Complex, bold, adventurous chocolate - whether you get the drinks, bars or snacks. Anyone in SC with an interest in good chocolate has to try the..."
Nicky Hope
"Came across this awesome shop as we were walking around DT Santa Cruz. The staff member helping us was super friendly and knowledgeable about the..."
Hieu Nguyen
"Cozy place with top notch chocolate drinks. Friendly service. Try the Coconut-cacao ice tea, it's perfectly refreshing. We ordered one to drink on..."
Nancy C
"Really charming spot downtown for chocolate lovers. I went there for dessert with a friend after a moms night out and Mutari didn’t..."
Gisele Muller Sasso
"Super friendly and helpful service. Great information about the chocolate production process. And most importantly delicious drinks, treats and..."
Alex Martin
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
Cafe Brasil
89/100 (638 ratings)
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Polenta
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Eggs Benedict
Omelette
Juice & Smoothies
Beef
Juice & Smoothies
Acai Bowls
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Fish
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Brazilian
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"Nice place to stop by and eat some comfort food, ordered their cod and it was good, mixed in with potatoes served with rice. Ample parking for 4..."
Nes Borne
"Every time I visit Santa Cruz this is the spot that I make sure to grab a meal at. The food here is divine. Some of the best food you'll ever have...."
Anthony Pineda
"Great option for Brazilian food, which is hard to find in the Bay Area. Their feijoada is always a winner as it comes with salad, farofa, and greens...."
Casey
"We ordered Beef Stroganoff and A Cavalo. Both were delicious! We also ordered passion fruit juice and it was refreshing with right amount of..."
Yao Zhou
"A sunny friendly place, perfect for breakfast. Many dishes are accompanied with fruits, baguette and/or black beans. The portions are just right and..."
Francois Rodigari
"Very cute setting but on the street. Food is fresh and delicious. Had the avocado and poached egg dish. Coffee was dark and strong and..."
Steve Silverman
"Vegetarian, here...LOVE this place! An embarrassingly rich veggie/vegan menu. Food is always fresh and gorgeous. Check out the beautiful photos on..."
Taoist Elf
"Ordered the Feijoada. So flavorful and the meat was so soft it melted in my mouth. This meal was so satisfying. Coffee was amazing. Overall, real..."
Melissa Guerrero
Companion Bakery
88/100 (678 ratings)
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"Best place ever!! The coffee is great, the bread and pastries are the best I've found since moving to California and the people are so friendly. I..."
Kacie Baxter Henriques
"Love the atmosphere and drinks. Wish they had more gluten free real food..."
Warren Charles Jones
"So glad I found this oasis! Best bread ever, best everything. It's my happy..."
Carrie Campbell Clayden
"best bread in town, shhh. maybe get a sharp knife..."
Vincent Daloia Wagers
"It's the best bakery in Santa Cruz. Their breads & "viennoiseries" are so..."
Florence Bichat Boyd
"I'm addicted to the seasonal scones - the strawberry-dark chocolate are great, and the orange-dark chocolate are incredible! They also have..."
Robyn Beagle
"So addicted. Everything is delicious and fresh. And the atmosphere is beautiful. Staff is super friendly and on it. One of my fave spots in Santa..."
Leslie Benson
"Currently addicted to the gluten free buckwheat blueberry scones. Great little..."
Sue Phillips
"Best bakery and coffee in the area, and for miles and miles... actually, possibly in the country! And such a wonderful atmosphere! Great people,..."
Karen Gimbel
"Real, delicious, long-risen breads and fantastic..."
Eddy Robinson
"I'm pretty sure I've enjoyed everything Companion bakes. Out of this world..."
Roxanne Cummings
"Best place for coffee and scones...."
Asia Seltzer
"Stopped in the check out all the hype and man I was certainly not disappointed at all. The staff were so helpful and friendly. They offer plenty of..."
Danny Duarte
"Beautiful location. Very popular. Many delicious-looking items to choose from. All of the food was yummy. The sticky roll was a bit too sweet for my..."
Ariel Jensen
"Friendly bakeshop with a lot of goodies. Cheese twist, goat cheese sandwiches on banquette, egg galette, Earl gray shortbread and morning bun was..."
Ayşegül Yönet
"One of the best bakeries in the Bay Area. It features a very nice selection of breads, cookies and pastries. The almond palmiers, with a hint of..."
Francois Rodigari
"10-16-21: Ordered a 3 seed sourdough loaf of bread from shop locale. I really wanted to try food from a place that I normally don't have a chance to..."
Ken Wong
"I really like Companion. I've been coming here since they first opened. I like their products, I like their staff, I like their vibe. There's..."
Julieta B
"Outstanding service, super nice people, easy in and out, great coffee taste and the aromas of bakery and coffee..."
Luis Calderon
The Abbey
87/100 (593 ratings)
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"Best coffee shop in Santa Cruz! They recently stayed open till midnight 2 nights in a row to serve free pancakes to students studying for finals and..."
Cody Marting
"What a hidden gem! A rustic, elegant, and sophisticated feel. I automatically feel at home, tea, coffee, art and music adds to this place to retreat..."
Danica Gering
"This is my favorite place to relax and work at in Santa Cruz. Good food, fun atmosphere, music and art..."
Michele Brantley
"It is a great place to come hang out and grab good coffee from good..."
Eric Wheeler
"My favorite coffee place! The staff is always nice and the little pastries are good too! I love it when they put those little designs on my..."
Lilia Sedano Dardon
"It's my favorite place!!! Amazing people, fantastic coffee, and warm..."
Doreen Smith
"I love the uniqueness of this place. My favorite thing is the big chairs in the middle of the floor. Great ambience and..."
Auda Vr
"Very comfy cafe for a nice chill and good friendly..."
Samuel Mohareb
"Good coffee but so many people come here to work that it's hard to get a good place to..."
Cameron Alston
"The band was awesome and the coffee was..."
Carrie Cisneros
"Feels like home. (Actually, more like how you want home to..."
Josh Wilbur
"Honey badger. That is..."
Carlos Romero
"A café with real..."
Dale Benedix
"This is a super warm and wonderful space to work or study in. Their cold brew is delicious, and if you are in the mood for a pastry I highly..."
Jessica Rose Davidson
"Yum 😋 Thank you for the most delicious mocha with oat milk in the world..."
Lara Getselevich
"Cute and quaint cafe, accessible from downtown and campus! Coffee was always pretty good. The perfect spot for studying - lots of cozy nooks and..."
Angelica Lau
"Good coffee. Prices on par with other cafes. Good atmosphere and music. Sometimes live music too. Clean bathrooms! Outdoor setting is nice. Wifi..."
Tharyn Taylor
"Unique cafe not far from downtown Santa Cruz. Live music and open mic on certain days. Plenty of seating for studying or playing..."
Jay
"The best atmosphere of any coffee shop I've been too. I enjoyed the Chai Latte too. I definitely recommend stopping by this spot whenever you can...."
Lucas Evans
Chill Out Cafe
86/100 (533 ratings)
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"Love Chill Out for breakfast burritos. Plenty of vegetarian options too if that is your thing. Cash Only. Dog friendly. Outdoor 'beer garden' if..."
Jessina Collins
"The best breakfast burritos in the area!! The staff are very friendly, and the vibe is right. My favorite Saturday morning..."
Greg Michels
"Chill Out Cafe is the best! We always stop on the way to the beach or before shopping! Their burritos are delicious and keep me filled up til..."
Lori Eberhardt Christofferson
"This place was a little slice of home. The service was excellent, the food was more than delicious and fresh, and even the crowd it drew were nice,..."
Summer Ray Russell
"Already feel at home. This place is bomb! If you’re in Santa Cruz you should stop here first! Tell him Jeff sent..."
Jeff Valliere
"Great food! Nice out door eating area. Cool staff. Remember cash only! But totally worth..."
Rae Hamra
"Great java we love this spot! Also great place to work off a..."
Chris Yoder
"Best coffee in town, and the music selection is great! Good luck to our Barista in her future at the Art Institute of San..."
Aja Schieman
"Amazing food! Wish we had one in Florida..."
Brandon Allen Riggs
"Huge portions!! Thought it looked a little pricey but once we received our food everything was so big we had to save half for later. Worth the price...."
Shawn
"Chill out is a small local restaurant. This place was fantastic. Location is good! The interior was very clean. The cashier and cook were amazingly..."
Tony Garcia
"By far the best spot to get a breakfast or lunch. We took 2 vegetarian burrito to go and went eating by the coast, it was awesome. Plenty of..."
Prune and Leo
"Hands down, the best (vegetarian burrito) I've ever had in the US, will definitely visit again (hopefully with my entire family..."
Krishna Subramani
"First time I’ve ever been to this little dive restaurant on 41st St. in Capitola. They have a large assortment of coffee drinks, breakfast..."
Sandy D
"This place is EPIC. Kickass vibe, great burritos, friendly..."
Morgan Gillis
Linda's Seabreeze Cafe
86/100 (985 ratings)
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American
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
American
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Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
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Calamari
Tuna
Calamares
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Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Toasts
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Omelette
Waffles
Salad
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Tuna Melt
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"Great food!!! Great service!!! If I ever come back to Santa Cruz I will eat here again!!! Thank you Linda's Seabreeze Cafe highly..."
William
"Great place, reminds me of the cafés I grew up in. Bring cash, they done take..."
Marcy Christlieb
"Very good - interesting breakfast specials. Orange poppy seed pancakes -..."
Carl G Becker
"It was good , be careful upon going because there is usually a wait but the interesting thing about that is they offer coffee to those who wait so it..."
Matt
"CINNAMON ROLLS. For breakfast or brunch:If you don't already know about this, let me divulge the secret: ask for a cinnamon roll instead of..."
Emily
"It's time for another breakfast foods review! 🍳 Parking lot is currently transformed to outdoor seating, so be ready to look for street parking...."
Irene Lu
"Excellent breakfast with lots of fresh fruit options on french toast, waffles , and pancakes. Their fresh squeezed orange juice is memorable as was..."
Christopher Avalos
"I was very impressed fresh squeezed orange juice! My waffle was very light with a lot of fruit with cream the sausages the eggs were very lovely. My..."
ZeeTelevision :3
"First, I have to say the “wait staff” were awesome. They were friendly, attentive, and they all worked together as a team (so nice)! The food..."
Lori Gutierrez
"Absolutely fantastic food and amazing service. Highly recommend the fresh squeezed orange juice. Hearty American portions. Great diner coffee. Real..."
Yingzi Sakura Huang
"We are here visiting for a family wedding and we were in search for breakfast. My nephew is a foodie and searched for our breakfast destination. He..."
Front Squats and French Bulldogs
"Excellent restaurant. I ordered the scrambled eggs with minced ham, country potatoes, and an apricot muffin:..."
Mark Evans
"Our go to place for breakfast or brunch! Great service, great food, great sensitivity to Covid-delta with good outdoor spacing (and probably inside,..."
David B. Karpf, MD
Buttercup Cakes & Farm House Frosting
86/100 (182 ratings)
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"When you can afford to treat yourself to a premium, epicurian cupcake, Buttercup is the place. All of their creations are obviously made to be not..."
John Louis Koenig
"My favorite bakery in Santa Cruz! There are always 3 or 4 vegan cupcake flavors and often other delicious vegan options. I especially love their..."
Denise Wendler
"Hands down the best cupcakes I've ever had. Amazing flavor combinations and I even though I'm not vegan or gluten-free, those cupcakes turn out..."
Corina Sanchez
"Super cute decorations. All (and I mean all) the foods and drinks were so delicious. My boyfriend and I were just taking a stroll downtown Santa Cruz..."
Claire Hoang
"My sister and I love buttercup cakes. We always make it a point to stop in when I’m back home. The staff is always friendly and the cupcakes are..."
Andréa Verdecchio
"My favorite go-to-cupcake place in Santa Cruz! I've been ruined for anything and anyone else. The selection, variety, and quality are well worth the..."
Lilian Thaoxaochay
"The best cupcake ever. Just delicious nuclear sugar bombs. The minis are the best cuz I can try lots of..."
Randy Martinez
"Buttercup Cakes was an amazing experience. I was greeted by a friendly worker who helped me find which cupcake I would enjoy the most! We love that..."
Adela Montgomery
"Simply delish! Came by randomly in the afternoon and tried the triple orange and another white cake cupcake, then came back in the evening for more...."
Apple Von Greenpeel
"the cupcakes for my daughters wedding were outstanding...looked and tasted great...the orange ones were my favorite...great job...thanks..."
Joe Ferretti
"Wonderful environment! I absolutely love to just sit in here and enjoy the decor and the music playing. All my homework anxieties go away when I..."
Michelle Valdez
"I just had the best cupcake EVER. Amazing customer service! Thanks Buttercup..."
Suzanne Jackson
"Just as it was closing - we were able to sneak in and order a few of their specialties! We've tasted the orange and it is to die for!! Looking..."
Brandy Reissig
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Harbor Cafe
85/100 (1186 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Cafe
Vegan Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Polenta
Burger
Burrito
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Shrimp
Breakfast Burrito
Toasts
Pancakes
Omelette
Fish
Sit down
Café
American
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"This is my favorite place to have breakfast or lunch. The food never disappoints and the staff is amazing. It’s become a weekly thing to go here. I..."
Ron Andersen
"Great food and drinks just the wait is long I guess all Entertainers are not all v.i.p ..lol. Just celebrated my B-DAY today there ... Heeeey . Lol...."
Gabriel Alamillo Garcia
"The best food and the best staff, especially Christy, Lindsey and Rocco! Love everything about it. It is a must visit when in Santa Cruz. Bonus~they..."
Donna Riege Deaton
"This place is exceptional!! We have visited this spot a few times and it has been amazing each time even if you have to wait an hour on the..."
Sarena Hollenshead
"Our group was staying down the street so we walked down to the Cafe. It looked crowded but the wait was worth it. Ample portions and cooked just as I..."
Connie Gulick Weiman
"One of my favorite places to eat in Santa Cruz. I am not a young one, but have been treated like family there. Love the food and our service has..."
Kathy La Vars
"This place came highly recommended by a couple we met at a local brewery the night before. The sun was out so we enjoyed a killer breakfast made with..."
Stacy Hildreth
"Get the Cali eggs bennidict, it's the. Great breakfast place. A must have anytime in Santa Cruz. Great service, great food, great..."
Cody Patterson
"Small local restaurant with great food and drinks. Being a small restaurant there is a wait most of the time but on weekends the outside..."
Daniel Coy
"Service and food was excellent. FAST service! Obvious from the large crowd that this is a favorite place. The waiter was more than 5..."
Charlotte Jensen
"Great spot for tasty breakfast. Outdoor seating if you want to bring your pup. Awesome veggie burrito and Cali Benedict. Be prepared to wait... but..."
Dorissa Mitchell
"Amazing staff, phenomenal grub, perfect location! Love this place. Best breakfast burritos of Santa Cruz. But don't just take a rockstars word for..."
Adam Pierce
"Honestly the best breakfast I have ever had. New favorite place!!! They have me for..."
Shane Bettes
"We had a big group and the food was all delivered pretty much together. No one had a bad breakfast and the service was satisfactory! Love eating at..."
Dan Sturdivant
"Breakfast is amazing. Great flavor, portion, and..."
Miguel España
"Harbor Cafe is a great brunch / lunch location. It’s a tiny little spot on 7th Ave near the Harbor. They don’t take reservations and are on a..."
MJ Stearns - Your Local Real Estate Expert
"One of the best option for breakfast, brunch and lunch around Santa Cruz. Great food, great serve and nice atmosphere. Plan ahead to go there and be..."
Cris Vasconcelos
"You know it's a great place if there is a wait with free coffee refills. They also text you when the table is ready. The food was very tasty. Had..."
Richard Frock
"This place was so good! My family ages 2 to 62 enjoyed the menu. The service was impeccable and safe eating..."
Darla Worden
"I have been eating at harbor cafe for about 9 years now. There is so much I love about this place. The atmosphere is 5/5, a relaxed breakfast place..."
William Richard
"Definitely coming back had a great time!! Once I get a second home out here I can definitely walk to get a mimosa at the outside bar that they..."
MARIAH CAVAZOS
Walnut Avenue Cafe
84/100 (656 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
American
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Pasta
Salad
Eggs Benedict
Sandwiches
French Toast
Burger
Toasts
Omelette
Shrimp
Waffles
Cakes
Pesto
Pancakes
Pork
Sit down
Café
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"We ordered Shrimp and Tomato Eggs Benedict as well as Scrambled eggs with Turkey and avocado. Both were really satisfying in both portion size and..."
Athul Manoharan
"Came here and ordered shrimp and tomato eggs Benedict, French toast breakfast. You can have multiple times of coffee refills and service is so good..."
Qiming Liu
"I love eggs Benedict and their ahi tuna one is very unique. I can’t find this option from other places and it’s so flavorful and delicious. I’d..."
Judy L
"Very friendly and attentive staff. Food portions are very generous. I got the Special #1 which is basically their chilaquiles but instead of tortilla..."
Katerina Estera-Molina
"Lovely place! Staff were all super friendly, interior was charming, and the menu options / portions were great!! So glad that they had a tofu..."
Ādia Montagna
"Food was great, service was good and fast I did not have to wait long for the service. I ordered 4 main plates it was less than $80 dollar I’ll..."
Patricia Familia
"Decades of Consistency. Always crowded on weekend mornings. Delightful on a Tuesday (for instance). No wait, counter seating, great drip..."
Howard Finfer
"Perfect breakfast. Really great service, very fast and nice. The scramble could've been a bit warmer but that's what happens with avocado sometimes,..."
Paige Fitzmorris
Saturn Cafe
83/100 (1767 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
American
Cafe
Diner
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Salad
Burrito
Nachos
Sandwiches
Ice Cream
Burger
Veggie Burger
"We were looking for a breakfast spot to please both Vegans as well as Carnivores. I used the Happy Cow app to look for a place with options and..."
Wayne Westlake
"The best vegan burger (bbq chicken) and the best fries I've ever had! Also liked the funky, homey feel of the..."
Tuomas Makinen
"Been here many many times and love the food! Often I become overwhelmed because everything is delicious so it makes it hard for me to decide what to..."
Carrie Lampman
"excellent vegetarian (and vegan) food, guilty pleasures abound! It's like a diner with vegetarian food! Awesome food, great..."
Will Snow
"So delicious! It’s hard for a veggie like myself to find a yummy comfort food type sandwich. The bbq “chicken” ranch sandwich was the bomb...."
Kaitlin Fortin
"Absolutely hands down some of the best staff ever. Very attentive with great attitudes no matter what time of day or night. Best part was my son..."
Danny Durbiano
"Had the CA burger meal. Fabulous bun, fresh & delicious fixings, crispy fries. Even the iced tea was fresh-brewed. Super friendly service. ..."
Jean Walsh Sabolevsky
"This place is great. And if you like ice cream desserts, this place has great..."
Joseph Felice
"it was a great place to eat and dessert. friendly food service people. fairly easy parking. and the Chocolate Madness was dessertgazmic..."
Michael Mc Namara
"The place looks great, the staff is great, the food is great and yes, even the music is great. My new favorite place! Highly..."
Nicolas Radomski
"Even though I haven’t been in years, some of my fondest memories of my frequent trips to Santa Cruz when I lived in Monterey, are stopping in to..."
Angelica Marie
"My boyfriend and I were passing through (both vegetarian) and wanted to stop for lunch. Instantly impressed by the customer service we received and..."
Emily Young
"I love saturns! My go to restaurant when I'm in Santa Cruz the staff is lovely and attentive and the food oh my god the best hands..."
Gem Torres
"This is the best vegan/vegetarian option in Santa Cruz. Simple foods made well. My personal favorite is their tomato soup with a side of garlic..."
Christiane Posl
"I was so so happy to visit Saturn cafe during my time in Santa Cruz. I used to regular the location in Berkeley until they shut down. The food is..."
Aria Pipp
"Ambience: 4.5/5 Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Great place for kids. The staff was really nice and courteous. They were dressed up as different animals. The..."
Asmita Aggarwal
"I LOVE Saturn Cafe! It’s one of my favorite places to eat at in Santa Cruz! They have so many delicious menu items to choose from, it’s always..."
Jes The Foodie
"We decided to go to this restaurant after a nice afternoon at the beach and based our choice from reading reviews. What drew me was the types of..."
Valerie Montalvan
"Amazing vegetarian cafe. The food is very nice and reasonably priced. The vegan milkshakes are fantastic. A bit of a break from the norm as they..."
Richard Jowers
"I just got a vegan option...I don'tremember the name but it was a vegan bbq chicken burger with fries and vegan ranch. It was pretty good and the..."
Michele Brown