Place beautiful feels super earthy open space very lovely. Staff they good definitely a busy spot…read more They do have outside seating as well. I ordered Tiramisu latte it was delicious not sweet just right about of sweetness. If you like a lot of sweetness this might not be your drink unless you ask to be more sweet As for parking that's a bit tough since all street parking also meters in place and only take coins. I did see a public garage a block away for those plan stay there for a longer time Definitely a place to checkout

I was driving back from Pescadero to San Jose and wanted to stop and grab a coffee…read more This is definitely a cool spot, lots of nice indoor and outdoor seating. My drink was good. The food options looked good too but I was full from lunch and just wanted a cold coffee! I like how they have a big interesting menu of drinks and milk alternatives. I really liked the outdoor patio - I could see that being a fun place to hang out with friends.

We've walked by this spot many times and decided to finally try it on a recent Friday morning. We…read moregot an "early" start because we've heard this place fills up and were able to get our choice of outdoor tables at about 9 am. We brought our dog, who was welcome outside, but keep in mind that if you have a large dog or one who likes to sniff everyone in the surrounding area, you might want to leave them at home as it's close quarters there. Coffee was delicious and they kept the refills coming. We ordered the Capitola Chaos after seeing many positive reviews, and The Avenue (eggs scrambled with feta, artichoke, and tomato). The eggs came with hashbrowns - super good - and toast. Portions were really big! Everything was tasty. The staff was friendly and attentive. Check this place out for brunch!

Such a cute little find! Avenue Cafe is tiny inside, but don't let that stop you -- they got us…read moreseated and taken care of really quickly even though the place was packed. We ordered the veggie scramble and the biscuit Benedict to split. The veggie scramble was loaded with peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, and spinach -- fresh and flavorful, not just an afterthought scramble. My husband's biscuit Benedict came smothered in a creamy mushroom gravy sauce that he really enjoyed -- hearty and comforting. Hash browns on the side were perfectly crispy too. Service was friendly and attentive despite how busy they were.

I love this place! The sandwiches are seriously affordable in a time where everyone is charging so…read moremuch for so little. The location is convenient, up from the beach. Sandwiches are made in a timely manner. And everything is good! This time I tried the Big Dipper and loved it. I probably could've split it with someone if I got a side, it had some size to it and was well portioned with meat, cheese and fresh veggies. You can eat inside or outside OR you can take it back to the beach and have the best setting possible. I will be back again and again- love this place.

Food: 5 stars. Service: 3 stars…read more The food was excellent and made the visit worthwhile. The staff, however, came across as a bit cold and unfriendly. I get that it's beach time and things move at a different pace, but being a little nicer to customers and visitors would make a big difference. Hopefully next time the service will be as good as the food. EDITED - Saturday, June 20, 2026 I'm updating my review after reading the owner's response. First, I want to clarify that the response appears to be a copy-and-paste message aimed at people leaving negative reviews. If you had actually read my original review, you would have noticed that I never complained about the food, the wait time, prices, staffing, or anything related to the quality of the business itself. In fact, I enjoyed the food and had no issue waiting. I visited on a Thursday, and the café wasn't packed. The owner was clearly working hard, and I respect that. However, when I walked in and said hello, I was completely ignored. There was no greeting, no acknowledgment, and no sense that my business was appreciated. That was the only reason I left a 3-star review in the first place. The response talks about staffing shortages, minimum wage, food costs, and the challenges of running a small business. I understand all of that. Running a business is difficult. But those challenges don't really address the point I was making. A simple "Hi," "Welcome," or even a quick smile costs nothing and goes a long way. I also don't think customers should be made to feel responsible for business challenges such as labor costs or rent. Those are realities of ownership that every business owner has to navigate. That said, after thinking about it, I'm changing my review from 3 stars to 5 stars because the food was genuinely good, and I do support small businesses. My hope is simply that future customers are greeted with a little more warmth and appreciation when they walk through the door. One final thought: when someone leaves a critical review, it may be worth responding directly to their experience rather than posting a generic response. Sometimes there's valuable feedback hidden inside reviews that aren't really about the food at all. I wish you and your business success, and I genuinely hope you continue serving great food for years to come.

Come for the breakfast burritos!…read more Walk down to the point watch some surfing and an amazing view. Bring cash. Or grab a couple tables and chairs to chill out and enjoy the yummmmmy burritos.

Food here is pretty solid. Service is also pleasant and chill…read more Came by Monday for lunch. Ordered smash burgers, chilaquiles, and a fish taco. Burgers are "mid" according to my kids, but their fries are delicious. The wedges are well seasoned and the potato fries are so good! As some have pointed out, the meat patty here is mediocre, which has more to do with the ingredient quality itself vs the cooking. The chilaquiles were also great, but the black beans were on the edge of possibly going bad? Maybe an off day. And of course, gotta grab some ice cream for dessert! The viral peach ice cream did not disappoint. Reminds you of a Mamba candy or HiChew. Big win! Even the texture was fun. Too dense and firm to be an ice cream but just shy enough from being a gummy, if that makes sense.

Friendly and quick. My coffee was delicious. A step above many franchise coffee shops…read more I don't recall the name but it was vanilla cinnamon coffee. Also had the lemonade for my mom and kid. Cute decor. Cozy.

The regular drip coffee here is way better than any of the chains. And it's located in a cool spot.read more

Love this place -Amazong!! Fresh Delicious meals that…read moreartfully crafted and taste DELICIOUS! The Cupcakes are Delicious and Gigantic!!

This place was a true disappointment. For starters, everything is already super overpriced, and the…read morelunch options are very limited. I ordered a turkey sandwich, which seemed simple enough. The woman at the counter was bland and unwelcoming from the start. It honestly felt like we were bothering her just by being there. Customer service makes a big difference, and this was definitely lacking. When my food came out, the sandwich was literally falling apart because they loaded it with an excessive amount of mayo. It made it messy and unpleasant to eat. Overall, between the high prices, limited menu, poor service, and sloppy food, I won't be coming back.

Food was delicious and staff was really friendly…read more They lost some stars because the place itself had cobwebs, dust, and visibly not clean....

My husband found this place via a maps search for Breakfast, and oh my did we love it!!…read more It's a cute, locals vibe, cafe- style restaurant with an ample menu. You order at a register, and then they bring your food to your table. We ordered the vegan breakfast tacos, and vegan biscuits and gravy. Both items were SO tasty. Prices were very reasonable. Service was good. Would definitely recommend, and we will for sure add it to our list of spots we enjoy when in Santa Cruz.

We came early on a Sunday to celebrate my mom's birthday. The restaurant has a super cute…read moreneighborhood vibe, a clean space, and delicious food! I got a killer scramble, my daughter got the churro waffle (she loved that it wasn't overly sweet), and my mom ordered the chilaquiles. Our waiter transparently let us know they aren't traditional Mexican-style chilaquiles, but mentioned they were his personal favorite--and my mom ended up loving them! Even though our server was super slammed, the rest of the staff stepped in seamlessly to help with drink refills and to-go boxes. All in all, a great experience and a wonderful birthday meal for my mom. =)

Brunch at 10am and we found a place for nine of us…read more Bae called the restaurant and asked how long the wait currently was for our party and they told him 15-20 minutes. We were less than 5 minutes away walking distance. As soon as we placed our name down, the host said it was gonna be 45 minutes. First of all, the person who answered the call should not had gave us a wait time and kindly ask us to come in to put our name down instead. We waited 45 minutes and probably another 20-25 minutes for our food. Food was great, the only problem was that it wasn't piping hot. As if it was sitting on the counter for a while which should never be the case. As long as the kids were happy and stuffed that's all that matters.

Parking can be a problem on the weekends during the summer, since the beach is right next door…read more Most of the pastries are from Companion Bakeshop. I tried two items: - 5/5: The Machiatto is excellent. They serve 11th hour coffee. - 3/5: The Mexican chocolate pie ($8/slice) is too sweet. All I can taste is sugar.

We came here twice during our stay nearby. The first time was decent. Coffee was good, staff was…read moreok, the food was tasty but inconsistent. (The meat pie and pastry we ordered were not warmed all the way, but the bagel was good) Then inside seating area was also sticky and slightly dirty looking. Our second visit was yesterday 6/20, and it sounds like we weren't the only unhappy customers based on other reviews. I'm not surprised to hear the lady in charge that morning rudely made customers leave because she "needed a reset". We asked about getting pizza around 10:45 am, which we acknowledged was early...but just asking to see what was possible. Instead of a real explanation, we got a snarky look at her watch and just an "um, noooo" with a bad attitude. If there was a real reason, like the dough wasn't ready or the oven wasn't on (it was, we could see the flames) I would understand. However, the lady was complaining to a coworker about an issue with the manager or something while we waited in line so there was already some unprofessional behavior beyond the lack of customer service. We left without getting anything at that point. We won't be back to Venus, The Pixie Deli down the street has good food and friendly service.

Super yummy sandwiches! The guy working the register is literally the happiest person I have…read moreinteracted with in this kind of role in all of Santa Cruz county, it seems like he really enjoys his job. I figure that means they're treating their employees well, and more of a reason to support them! I wish I had gotten a picture of my favorite, a vegetable sandwich with avocado, sweet potato, and scallion aioli. Lots of seating both inside and outside on the back patio. Please be aware, this place is quite busy most days (for a reason) and there very likely will be a line and a wait. Not the kind of place you go to rush, and I think that's a good thing in this case :)

The Grove packs a lot into a little cafe. Their creamy polenta with roasted vegetables (chard,…read morebroccolini, squash, onion), pesto (add a side of bacon) all-day biscuit sandwich, and breakfasts are tasty. The salads and veggie bowls are solid. I like their baked goods, particularly the raspberry and cream cheese brioche or the bite-sized passionfruit mochi, which is packed with flavor and garnished with delicate flowers. Interesting drinks in their beverage fridge, retro wallpaper, fun merchandise, and a quirky, small open air backyard are all pluses. Friendly and helpful staff. Just wish that their breakfast ran later (ends at 11 am) and that the line moved a little faster.