First time dining here. Lots on the menu. Ordered 2 carnitas tostadas. Excellent. Fresh, filling. it was a busy lunchtime, crowd and food arrived quickly, good service. Nice outside seating. The...
Walnut Avenue Café
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Walnut Avenue Café, a local favorite in Santa Cruz since 1994, is renowned for offering the city's best breakfast, as recognized by Sunset Magazine and the Santa Cruz Weekly Readers' Choice Awards in 2013. The café provides a relaxed and casual dining experience, featuring great food for breakfast, lunch, and weekend brunch.
Located in downtown Santa Cruz, Walnut Avenue Café boasts both indoor and outdoor seating, making it an ideal spot for enjoying delicious meals in a welcoming atmosphere. The café invites guests to join them and experience their beloved offerings firsthand.
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This is my favorite breakfast spot in Santa Cruz!!! I've been going here since i started ucsc in 2018, and i always have to hit this spot when i visit. It's always bustling and good vibes here,...
My girl and I got engaged on the Santa Cruz pier two nights while watching the lights from the boardwalk beautifully reflecting off the surf! It was amazing! The next morning we woke up and...
We came here for breakfast on a Saturday morning. There was no wait at 8:30 am. My husband got a create your own omelet plate. It was pretty expensive since everything cost to add on but it...
Perfect spot for a Sunday brunch in downtown Santa Cruz! I recommend putting your name down as soon as you get there, since there will be a bit of a wait. You can pass the time by walking around...
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