We had a fantastic stay on a Sunday in the Lilac Room. Stunning views, our own balcony, clean and…read morecomfortable room. Bed was great, shower had great water pressure and the continental breakfast was top notch and delivered to your room at your requested time. When we checked in the woman was taking care of caterpillars in the office to help breed the monarch population. She showed us what they're doing to help. It was a really cool thing to see! She even put a butterfly on my finger. She took us to the room while explaining the history of the place as well. Very cool spot. Highly recommend!

Nice friendly staff and great location, but the facilities are severely lacking. The bathroom floor…read morewas covered in tiny ants, the shower did not work (cold with no water pressure), the cottage bedroom had one power outlet hidden behind the bed so very hard to charge your phone. The owner is selling the property and walks the grounds, but it's clear he's trying to avoid putting money into anything.

Food: A They did not disappoint on portions, expect to…read moreembrace the inevitable food coma that's surely to come after. The Benedicts definitely hit the spot for brunch, egg were poached just right topping it off with the decadent hollandaise sauce. Vibe: A It was a nice day ended up dining outside on patio. Basking in on the nice breeze and sun .....while over-indulging in mimosas. Service: A Quick friendly service, no complaints. - John

Nice spot for breakfast and lunch tucked upstairs in a large plaza. Plenty of seating inside and…read moreoutdoors. Service was really great from beginning to end. Started with a passionfruit bellini and ordered the Country Fried Steak and eggs. I liked that I could sub the home potatoes for really yummy french fries. Food came out really quick and like that you can sub 6 baby pancakes over the potatoes and toast. They were cute and fluffy. I got the biscuit and gravy with my steak and the gravy was a bit bland. The biscuit was fluffy but also a bit dry at the same time. Everything else was really tasty!

There was a short line when we arrived, but they do a great job of keeping things moving and…read moregetting people seated quickly, which we really appreciated. The food here is always fun, fresh, and consistently good. We shared the carnitas omelette with sourdough toast, and it was excellent--lots of flavor and a perfect start to the morning. We also had a couple of Irish coffees, and the homemade whipped cream definitely put them over the top. Another huge plus is the dog-friendly patio. Our little guy Milo was very happy to join us for breakfast--and maybe even happier when some bacon came his way. Great food, friendly vibe, efficient service, and a patio where we can bring the pup. We'll definitely keep coming back!

Yelp Elite Review: Where the Coffee Is Bold & the Stories Are Even Better…read more Some restaurants serve breakfast. This place serves breakfast with a side of Santa Cruz history. This spot has been around for years, and when my boys were younger, we would come here after a day at the beach. It has gone through a few owners over the years, but the improvements they've made are awesome. The place still has that classic beach-town chill--lots of laughter, good food, and people enjoying life. Parking? Let's just say Santa Cruz and parking have never exactly been best friends. But once you get inside, you have the choice of indoor or outdoor seating, and it's worth the effort. One of my favorite things about this place is the history. For years, a group of local fishermen have been coming here. Two of them are still regulars, sitting around telling fish stories. And if you know fishermen, you know those stories have probably gotten a little bigger every year. My wife and I split the all-meat omelette, and it was delicious. They also do a fantastic job with the hash browns--crispy, hearty, and exactly what you want with breakfast. The coffee deserves its own paragraph. Bold, flavorful, and strong enough to make you believe you can conquer the day. Our server was wonderful. She has worked here since graduating from high school, and you could tell she genuinely cared about taking care of people. Friendly, positive, helpful, and the kind of service that makes you want to come back. There's a wonderful selection of food, but honestly, part of the experience is simply being there. You can almost feel the decades of stories in the walls--families, fishermen, beach days, laughter, and countless cups of coffee. This isn't just a place to grab breakfast. It's a place where Santa Cruz history is still being served--one omelette, one cup of coffee, and one slightly exaggerated fish story at a time. Yelp Elite approved! #YelpElite #SantaCruzEats #SantaCruz #BreakfastInSantaCruz #BeachTownVibes #SantaCruzFoodie #Breakfast #Omelette #HashBrowns #Coffee #LocalFavorites #CaliforniaEats #FoodAndMemories

Absolute perfection! I live in Palo Alto, but this is hands…read moredown my family's favorite spot whenever we are anywhere close to Aptos. The food here is spectacular--the breads and baked goods are made completely fresh, right in the shop. The French toast is truly out of this world, the quiche and sandwiches are top-notch and first-class, and the muffins are remarkable. The vibe feels like a perfect cross between a warm Southern country spot and a quaint, exquisite French bistro. As incredible as the food is, the service is a 10.5 out of 10. Everyone is so friendly, kind, and accommodating. The owners, Michelle and Dave, came through while I was there and took the time to stop and talk with people at every single table. Together, they set an atmosphere that makes every customer feel deeply valued. Superb food that is only surpassed by the genuine attention and care given to everyone who walks through the door!

Staff are really lovely, sweet young folks. However, the…read morenumerous times I have come in the tables are dirty and so is the seating :( Place is dirty, I understand they only have a cleaner twice a week, which means the floors tables bathrooms seatings don't get proper cleaning for a food service establishment. I don't understand as the food in the past has been good, now I'm afraid to eat there. If the restaurant isn't clean and the bathroom isn't clean, how can we be sure the kitchen is kept clean The bathroom has needed painting for two years yet it's not happening and the door has issues The gift shop has very nice gifts at fair prices.

If you don't already know... you need to know... this place is so bomb. You need to give it a try…read moreregardless if you are a carnivore or not. I always get the tofu bahn mi cause that's my jam. I've never strayed. Then I might get the Brussels sides or any one of the their delicious salads. However TODAY I was convinced by the lovely gentleman at the counter to get the heirloom tomato peach sandwich. His reasoning? It's all fresh in season produce that comes from the owners farm. What's a girl suppose to do with all that knowledge? Well, I caved. And happy camper I was. Ingredients are so fresh and juicy- tomatoes and peaches go together like bread and butter. Only word of caution, don't get this on a first day. I had whipped goat cheese up to my cheeks by the time I gobbled down my sand which. Thanks for the rec and the delicious fresh food!

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.

Great Food, Great Service & a Manager Who Actually Says Hello!…read more Loved this place! My bride and I had a fantastic experience from the moment we walked in. This restaurant has an incredible indoor and outdoor space, a great menu, and an atmosphere that somehow manages to be both chill and professional. You'll find a wonderfully diverse crowd here, and everyone seems to fit right in. Now, let's talk about the food! I highly recommend the meatballs--they were fantastic! And the garlic bread? Fabulous. Honestly, I could have made a meal out of the bread alone, but I exercised some restraint...because I'm an adult. My bride ordered the hamburger, and she loved it. The salads were excellent, the bread was outstanding, and the dessert selection was enough to make someone suddenly forget they were "too full for dessert." Our server was incredible--attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. And then, as if the experience couldn't get any better, the manager actually came out and welcomed us! You don't find that everywhere. That personal touch says a lot about how this place approaches hospitality. Everything was clean, the service was excellent, the food was delicious, and the ambiance made us want to hang around longer than we probably should have. One warning: Parking can be a bit of a challenge. But trust me, this is one of those places where you circle the parking lot a few times and say, "Lord, give me a parking space!" Yelp Elite verdict: Absolutely worth the hassle! Great food. Great people. Great atmosphere. Great service. And apparently, great managers who actually come out to meet their guests. My bride and I will definitely be back! #YelpElite #FoodieFind #DateNight #GreatFood #GreatService #Meatballs #GarlicBread #DessertLovers #RestaurantReview #WorthTheHassle #FoodAndFun #FiveStars

Really enjoyed our first visit to The Hideout! We had the fried chicken sandwich with sweet potato…read morefries and the prime rib. The sandwich was delicious, and the chipotle aioli was especially good--creamy, flavorful, and one of the better ones I've had. The sweet potato fries were crispy. My partner really enjoyed the prime rib, and the portion was large enough for leftovers. Service was quick, attentive, and friendly. We sat outside with our pups, which we appreciated. The only suggestion would be to update the patio layout a bit. Our table was directly across from the waiting area, so it felt like we had very little privacy while people waited. Other than that, we had a great experience and would definitely come back.

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.

REAL Corn beef hash....... This place do not serve that fake can stuff. I was in the area to stop…read moreby a Toyota dealership and thought I get some breakfast before heading there. I decided to try their corn beef hash and OMG it is delish. It has been a few months and I am still craving this dish all the way up here in SF. The service is on point, very thorough and checking on me every few moment. The restaurant is clean and up to par

When we travel we find most hotels offer a "breakfast" comprised of buffet items that we find very…read moreunsatisfying, not to mention the elbow to elbow crunch with other guests to select our choices. To avoid this we usually find a nearby cafe that serves a full menu of made to order breakfast items. We were recently in the Capitola/Soquel area, and with the help of Yelp we selected the Sunrise Cafe in Soquel, just 5 minutes away from our hotel. The Sunrise Cafe is a small local restaurant with booths and counter service that is frequented by local residents, which is always a good recommendation. You would drive right by on Soquel Avenue if you blinked twice. Fortunately it has a bright yellow exterior which separates it from the neighboring businesses, plus there is plenty of parking in the rear. We loved the comfortable atmosphere and soft jazz background music versus the loud music many restaurants play these days. Their menu offers a full selection of breakfast items plus some unusual scramble and omelet combinations which we found very appetizing. They also offered home made muffins which were outstanding. Our breakfasts over the 4 days we ate there were well prepared with very nice presentation and generation portions. Our waiter and his son took excellent care of us. We highly recommend the Sunrise Cafe where you can enjoy a fine meal like the local residents.

We just experienced our first visit to Whale City, in Aptos, and had a wonderful time. The tacos…read morewere delicious!! Our waitress, Naomi, was attentive and friendly. The live music and line dancing were great! This is a fun, local eatery/bar that is entertaining and fun.

Been to the Davenport, original location, many many times. This is Davenport plus with better…read moreseating. Third time here, first time sitting inside. Now open regularly after a series of false starts. Expanded breakfast items but didn't look too hard as I go for the usual burger, fish n chips or other sandwich. Looks like a stocked bar with lots of draft choices. Service at both spots is always been great. Naomi in Aptos is personable, helpful with menu items and specials and offers super secret squirrel desert items if she likes you! Will always stop by if we're hungry, or not on the way home.

Want to say I like this place, but can't. 2 mochas took 10 minutes to make and were wrong! We were…read morethe only ones in the place and there were two staff. One decaf almond milk mocha and one fully leaded. The mixed the milks and didn't know which was decaf. They remade one but they didn't know which they remade. For $15 bucks this place is not worth your money. Oh and the next guest asked what flavor of scones and the staffer said I have no idea. Sheesh, there were only 4 items on display.

We stopped by South Point Seascape for lattes and breakfast burritos while staying across the…read morestreet at the Seascape. The lattes were great and the burritos were tasty once we finally got them. Eventhough we did have to wait about 15 minutes before realizing our order had been forgotten to be warmed up. Thankfully, the staff fixed it right away, and since we weren't in a rush, it wasn't a huge deal. The food was solid overall, and the location is super convenient if you're staying nearby. I'd definitely give it another try!