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.

We found this hidden gem by accident while walking. As we walked in, we were greeted by a very…read morefriendly gentleman. I ordered a latte with almond milk, and it was made to perfection--smooth, rich, and nicely strong. My husband had a mocha with almond milk, which he also really enjoyed. He added a poppy seed muffin that was served warm and was very good--a nice touch. The inside of the café is cozy and welcoming. We decided to take our coffee to go and sit by the beach, which is just one block away. We will definitely be back."

This place is gold. We stumbled upon it looking for a good sandwhich spot and success! Both had…read moreturkey, bacon, cheese with pesto Mayo. Delicious! The inside is small with a few table, a few tables outside as well. A drink fridge and chip options. The service was wonderful. Very nice and accommodating. My site is terrible and the young lady at the register was very helpful. We will definitely be back!

The sandwiches here are pretty fresh, tasty and a good value. Order at the counter & they'll bring…read moreyour order to your table when ready. Indoor and outdoor seating available. * BTO sandwich - Choice of protein, cheese, bread, and standard condiments and fixings. We ordered grilled chicken, Swiss cheese on toasted sourdough with a garlic Mayo and tomato and lettuce. (They threw in slices red onions even though we said no onions.) Chicken chunks were nicely grilled and tasty. Would have liked a more noticeable toast on the sourdough. * Reuben - Generous portion of pastrami, melty Swiss, sauerkraut on a rye bun. Good flavor and filling was nice and hot, but again would have liked a more noticeable toast on the rye bread and it would have made it nearly perfect. Service was friendly, but our order took a while as they had a late lunch crowd and apparently they only have one grill so hot sando orders can back up and make things slow. Overall good food and value.

I no longer live in the area, but I go to Gayle's every time I come back…read more The food is excellent and there's always a line on weekends and they have a good system that deals with the crowds. Only issue is probably the parking. There's a lot but I grab whatever street parking I can to get in and out easily. Some of my favorites foods they offer all of the time: - chicken enchiladas (fresh or take home to cook) - fresh kale salad - sandwiches - deviled eggs And then save room for dessert--they have a super bakery. They made the best toll house chocolate chip cookies but now they've morphed that into a "brookie" (brownie and cookie hybrid) that is my new favorite.

Walked in not knowing anything about the spot and was completely blown away!!! The selection was…read morevast across the board, and the system of service through tickets was organized superbly. A must go if you are in the Capitola area. There is surely something for everyone in Gayle's.

This was my first time ever had this particular sandwich spot. I've seen a handful of people sit…read moreoutside or walk along this corner pressure point. I wanted to check out the other stores since they had a little market outside. I ended up ordering the Firebird sandwich with an Izzy and I was surprised on how many different styles of drinks, wine and so does they have inside there? Sandwich shop. They also had deli meat you could buy and stuff you could take home with you. The lady that helped me was incredibly friendly impatient since I had no idea what I wanted to eat. She gave some options since I wanted a hot sandwich and I liked cheese that melts. Lol when I got my fire sandwich, I neglected to ask if there was any condiments or vegetables inside besides the bell peppers. I always like lettuce or something with a crunch. Sandwich was pretty basic, but I think it needed something extra like a spicy aïoli sauce or something added to take it up to a different level of flavor. I usually like different flavors within sandwiches so perhaps I'm just picky. Overall, I thought the sandwich shop itself was incredibly cute and I liked all the drink drinks and glasses or even bottle of wine you could purchase and then walk down the way to the beach! That's exactly what I did after I ate my sandwich.

We shared both the Tri-Tip & Chimi and the Hot Bird, and the tri-tip really knocked it out of the…read morepark. The arugula and chimichurri packed an exquisite punch, and the meat was thinly cut (but thickly piled on) and soft. The flavor combo of rich steak and intense herbs on top of fresh ciabatta with some sort of subtle creamy garlic sauce? Perfection. The Hot Bird is thermally hot, not spicy, and very rich and creamy. The meat had a subtle smokey flavor and the roasted peppers were almost tangy, but it sort of melted away into the richness of the mayo and turkey. It was tasty, but the chimichurri really "wowed" me. I don't think I'd order the Hot Bird next time, but I'd drop the $14+tip on the chimichurri again in a heartbeat.

The best experience I've ever had! From the moment I arrived, everything was absolutely…read moreexceptional. The bartender was phenomenal--friendly, knowledgeable, and crafted some of the best drinks I've ever had. The oysters were unbelievably fresh and absolutely to die for. Every member of the staff provided outstanding service, making me feel genuinely welcomed and well taken care of. To top it all off, the view was absolutely breathtaking. It truly doesn't get any better than this. I can't wait to come back!

Service A+! Larry was attentive and warm…read more I had the branzino which was grilled perfectly! Accompanied by the best grits and veggies. A++! My husband had the pasta and clams and raved about the sauce!

It was my first time trying their deli, you order at the deli counter on the right hand side when…read moreentering and pay at the main checkout. Your name is called out when ready. We tried their salami sandwich and turkey sandwich. Both were very good and would definitely go back. There is some indoor seating available, we decided to eat there and it was perfect. It started getting a bit busy after we ordered, but our sandwiches were ready pretty fast. There is plenty of parking and I would definitely recommend trying it out.

My first visit! Sandwich was very tasty! Maybe this is just my internal old person, but dang did…read moreeverything get expensive! Nearly $20 after tax for one sandwich with no additions. I was hungry and one sandwich was just a lot right to feel full. Be aware for first timers the process to get your food is a bit confusing. You'll head into the back right hand side of the store to place your order verbally with a staff member. Then, get in line at the regular register to pay. No one told me what to do after that, so I spent a long time waiting in front of the staff member I had placed my order with. This was wrong. You're actually supposed to stand in the area between the register and the liquor section and they'll call your name there. Hopefully this will save anyone reading this the same confusion I had :)

Great sandwiches! I got a Nonna's Caprese and my friend got the Cement Ship. Both were amazing and…read moreI love their bread. Service was also very friendly and quick. The shop is located in a great location with plenty of street parking. It's also right next to Seacliff Beach, so I was able to enjoy my lunch looking at the ocean.

Great place to pick up sandos for the beach, hiking, or for wineries that allow outside food…read more 5/5: Tortellini salad. $5. It's perfect. 5/5: Chocolate hazelnut bomboloni: $3.50: perfect brioche, filling is great. 4/5: Limoncello cake $5. 3/5: Nonna's Caprese sando $15: sliced turkey. The bread gets too soggy from the pesto. The chicken pesto sando at Zoccoli's is much better. 3/5: Reuben sando $17: Not as great as I expected.

Delicious every time! I'm rarely disappointed by anything I've tried at Pretty Good Advice! Huge…read morefan of the Blue Cheese Salad and the chia is marvelous! They usually remember me by name and it's great service!

I don't normally write reviews, but when things don't go well I feel people need to know what…read moretranspired here. My girlfriend ordered a breakfast sandwich a that we were going to share. The counter service female was very nice and helpful. The sandwich was very good and we've eaten there many times in the past. When we both sat down to eat we noticed that our sandwich hadn't been cut in half. My girlfriend went back to the counter and asked a male kitchen employee behind the counter if he could cut our sandwich in half. The sandwich was completely wrapped in paper and we did not unwrap it at all prior to asking for it to be cut. His response was extremely rude and nasty. He claimed that it was already contaminated despite the fact that it was still completely wrapped in paper. He acted like we were putting him out by us asking him to simply cut the sandwich in half. He accused my girlfriend of "contaminating" the sandwich (in his words) just by touching it despite the fact that it was handled by 2 people before we even touched it. Basically, it was his scolding condescending tone that totally turned us off to ever visiting this place again. It only takes one lazy a--hole employee to ruin a great dining experience.