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 I say I've been coming to Sunrise Cafe for a long time, I'm not over-exaggerating. I used to…read morecome here every Sunday with my grandma growing up--this was my spot! Not to date myself, but that's in the range of ~30 years ago. We had a usual booth, usual orders, and we saw the same waitstaff and cooks every week. This was a tradition I looked forward to all week long, since it was one of the only times I got to eat breakfast out at a restaurant regularly. While I live up in The Peninsula now, my parents are still down in Aptos. It was long overdue, but I had been telling my wife for years when we'd drive by the story of how I used to go there, and she'd always suggest that we go back one day. Well friends, that day finally came! On a recent trip to visit my folks and a childhood friend, we decided to take a family outing to Sunrise Cafe on Sunday morning for a good ol' nostalgic breakfast. PARKING: There is both street parking, and a dedicated lot in the back. Since the main entrance is located right on Soquel, I definitely recommend using the back for a more private and safe parking option. They also have an entrance in the back so you don't have to walk all the way around! SEATING: You check in towards the front end of the counter, where the register is. Since we came on a Sunday, it was full when we got there. There's a counter with eight (8) seats, as well as a half dozen or so booths on the left as you come in the front, and some other seating on the right. It did appear as if they shortened the tables, as they didn't reach out to the end of the booth seats. We ended up having to wait around 10 minutes, which wasn't too bad. DRINKS: They have a lot of the standards you'd expect to find at a cafe. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, juice (apple, orange, grapefruit, cranberry), soda (Coke products), iced tea, and mimosas ($6.50!). A few of us ordered coffee--good, not epic. The OJ is from concentrate, otherwise I would have ordered a glass. FOOD: A nice 3-page menu of breakfast and lunch options. Many of the standards, with combos of eggs and breakfast meats (bacon, sausage, ham, Linguisa, chicken apple sausage). There's a list of scrambles, omelets, eggs Benedict, and "Solar Delights" which has corned beef & hash, country fried steak, and a tofu veggie dish. For lunch they have a variety of sandwiches (hot & cold), burgers, and salads. We went for breakfast, and between the four of us we ordered: Sunrise Special (2 eggs, 2 strips of bacon, home fries & toast or biscuit), French toast, corned beef & hash, and the Western Scramble (Corralitos jalapeño sausage, onion, topped with 2 scrambled eggs, chili beans & cheddar cheese). The food was all solid. The corned beef was chunky and seemed fresher than "from the can". The French toast looked tasty, and my dad said he liked it. My mom enjoyed her Sunrise Special, as a standard cafe breakfast. I ordered the Western Scramble and it was pretty wild; a huge mound of hearty deliciousness. It was enough food that I was able to take some of it, plus half a biscuit home and enjoy it for another breakfast a few days later. The potatoes were one of my favorite things growing up, so I do wish I had ordered a side, or something that allowed me to enjoy them on their own. OVERALL: This was a great nostalgia meal, and I'm super glad I came back. We found out that they changed ownership around four (4) years ago, so while it's not quite the exact same place, it's pretty darn close. I appreciate the friendly and hardworking staff, and will definitely come back on a future visit home! IG: @bbnem.eats

Came here for lunch & the beer flight. We got the fish sandwich, steak sandwich, margarita…read moreflatbread, and a Caesar salad. Everything was delicious. Baby slept while we enjoyed our beer and lunch. Great spot! Will return when we're in the neighborhood.

Live music 3rd sat is great: Ashley Lloyd 5:30-7:30. Good acoustic…read more Honestly, I did not like any of the 6 beers that I tasted in the sampler flight. But there are about 6 more that I will try later. And the live music was good. Parking is OK; they have a lot of spaces in the back.

Staff was friendly, service was great and the food was delicious. I recommend the eggs Benedict.read more

You know the spot is good when it also becomes your family's go-to spot…read more I recommend Harbor Cafe to everyone. Not only does it have my favorite breakfast burrito, but the staff are all so so so nice. It is the perfect ambiance - casual, fun, just incredible vibes. Everything I've ever ordered has been divine. We live about an hour away but always make a trip out for brunch.

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.

Found this spot once while heading to New Brighton State Beach and it is one of our favorite finds!…read moreThe bacon is the best I have had, thick and crispy. It's a no frills, old school diner with great food and even better service!

Very rare find. Definitely a mom & pop diner or stall I say mom & daughter. Very hard working and…read morestill serve your food with a smile and a hot plate of yummy freshly made breakfast/brunch. Very affordable and it's great to see a place like this booming with business so make sure you get in line asap. Seating at the table top or a few tables to choose from. Filled with aromas of home cooking! Very nostalgic!

such a vibe there! I love how chill everyone else is.The age group (from that night) ranged from 70…read moreyr olds to 33 yr olds. Everyone had a great time listening to live music.. a lot of ppl were dancing. The only thing that I way would say is maybe have a ladies restroom in the near future?

Food that hits the spot. You thought you've had fish and prawn tacos before but then you eat at The…read moreSand Bar. One bite into the tacos and ceviche and enlightenment surrounds you. Inside the main bar and restaurant is dark with some friendly buzzing flies. The restroom is artistically painted with some stickers and graffiti to make it feel homely. The jewel is the outdoor patio with a view of the Venetian Court colorful homes. Server was super friendly and accommodating for a family of young kids. They automatically charged gratuity for my group of six. Would definitely come back again.

Stopped by for a quick bite. Very nice service and fast for being made to order. Over all decent…read moremeal, I wouldn't say I would go back but did the job. Under seasoned for me but filling. We also ordered to eat in and got a Togo meal, kinda sucked but nothing to throw a fit over.

I went here for the first time with my partner in August of this year and was enamored by the cute…read moreatmosphere of the cafe! My partner ordered the waffle with strawberries and bananas and I opted for a classic burger with fries. The fries were honestly some of the best I've had in town and the burger was solid! Presentation wise, the waffle was intense, as was the ice cream sized scoop of butter they put on top! Delicious food, very friendly staff and fast service. If you're craving comfort food in Capitola, this is the place to go!