Food: * curry moco: loved the fried chicken, super crispy…read moreand fresh, good portion size * b.a.e: a little bready, but still pretty good. loved the caramelized onions Ambiance: super cute, clean, and nicely decorated!

Mad Yolks in downtown Santa Cruz has one of the best chicken sandwiches I've ever had! The flavor-…read moreWOW! I got the mad chick, the chicken was juicy and had the perfect crispy outside. The crunch was complimented by fresh lettuce and an earthy, savory basil aioli. The fried egg was a great addition, proving a nice texture. The coffee was equally delicious. The ambiance is laid back, trendy and matches a fast-causal vibe. Our service was fast, friendly and the crew member gave us good insight regarding the menu.

REAL GREAT COFFEE!!…read more For the coffee appreciator in your world this is the place. Incredible full flavors of just toasted beans to thoughtfully baked treats don't miss the perfection of 11th Hour Coffee. The vibe is artsy in a well decorated coffee slash bar.Have been here many times and have never missed the Cardamom cake. Ten Stars & ten hearts!

Slowest baristas anywhere. They spend more time talking than they do working. Otherwise 11th hour…read morehas decent beverages and is a comfortable space. The menu is small but good.

Amazing food and service just be cautious if you're eating alone or 1 other person portions are…read morefilling !!! We had to take a lot to go :))

Beautiful restaurant with delicious food! Staff is very nice and there's a wide variety!read more

Friendly service, great food, awesome area. Cool little literal hole in the wall. Also, ask for a…read moresticker!

Ordered online, chicken sandwich was great and so are the tendies. Batter is different from other…read morefried chicken but was really good and didn't feel bad after I ate. Fries are good and cheap also! Definitely would try again!

Laili is my favorite restaurant in Santa Cruz. It's on Cooper Street…read more It's a Middle Eastern restaurant and it has a hidden garden that you don't see until you enter the restaurant. The garden is so charming with umbrella tables and plants winding up the walls. The food is always fantastic. And the service is excellent too. I usually get the chicken kebabs and they come with three different dipping sauces. It also comes with some delicious basmati rice. I usually order the yogurt soda called dough. Sounds like duke. I've been there many times with friends and everyone has raved about what they have ordered. This is one of the few places where you can eat outdoors and you're not bothered by the wind because there are very high walls all the way around.

This was the first time coming here!!…read more we got SO LUCKY, because the wait was like 2 hours or something, but the host found us a seat OUTSIDE after about 10min wait and I recommend the garden patio it's so GORGEOUS. there's heat lamps too in case you forgot your jacket in the car they give you a giant pita and dip to nibble while u wait for your entree which is lovely Aushak dumplings and all of the sauces are completely DELICIOUS Cilantro Caesar salad is fantastic, i've never had caesar with cilantro before and i have been convertedd, however if you like your shrimp deveined, do not get the $18 add-on.... because they do not devein them... also, they may ask what temp for your filet mignon kebob, but we def did not get the requested temp, so uhh proceed with caution!! i would give another star if this experience wasn't so expensive LOL :D

Harbor Cafe absolutely lived up to the hype--and then some. My girlfriend and I stopped by…read morerecently, and it honestly exceeded my expectations. She ordered the spicy machaca con huevo scramble, and I went with the country steak breakfast--both dishes came out hot, fresh, and packed with flavor. Everything was cooked perfectly. This place used to be my go-to spot back when I lived in Santa Cruz, and coming back after all this time, it was even better than I remembered. Same great vibe, amazing food, and just an all-around solid experience. If you're in the area, Harbor Cafe is a must. I'll definitely be making it a regular stop again.

I have 3 words for Harbor Cafe: cute cute cute!!!…read more It's a clean, no-frills breakfast-brunch type diner place with harbor-themed decor and lots of patio seating for great outdoor dining. I love the diner vibe where you get free refills on coffee, except Harbor has an exceptionally special menu with things like Eggs Benedict on polenta cakes instead of bread or California Benedict with thick bacon on croissant instead of English muffins. I did get one coffee refill, but it took a long time to get our order taken, even when we sat down before other tables. It also took a long time to get a box and a check, even after sitting for a long time and then asking for them. So I'd say service could be better, especially for the price. Our meal hit the spot, and the menu had unique items, so overall, Harbor is a win for us.

Generous portions, good coffee, and exceptional service -- exactly what you hope to find on…read morevacation. We were hunting for a solid breakfast spot and honestly weren't sure from the outside. But the moment we walked in to a warm welcome and were seated right away, we knew we'd picked the right place. My grandson -- who can be a bit high‑energy -- was treated like a little gentleman. Seeing him enjoy himself let me actually relax and enjoy my own breakfast: a massive plate of French toast so good I couldn't even finish it. Linda's Sea Breeze Café is the kind of place that wins you over fast. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a great start to their day.

Tried this place out for the first time since it had so many good reviews but in all honesty, I…read moredon't get the hype. We got there about 10 am and had a bit of a wait with people continuously arriving so it's clearly popular. You write your name down and request inside or out or first available. It was a bit chilly so we opted for inside. We were seated after about 20 minutes. It's pretty small inside so the addition of the picnic tables outside is a plus. We all ordered different items, sausage and eggs, bacon and eggs and blueberry pancakes. The egg breakfasts came with a side of either toast, a pumpkin muffin or a cinnamon roll. We ordered a muffin and a roll. The food arrived fairly quickly which was good because after a 2 hour drive we were ready to grub. The egg breakfasts were pretty average in taste and portion. The blueberry pancakes however were good a good size and came with 3. I did think the pumpkin muffin was fire and my bf said the cinnamon roll was excellent so maybe it's their baked goods that are part of what makes this place so popular? I didn't think the amount of food we got was that much of a value as it was a $60 breakfast. Other downsides for me was the parking situation which is common in SC. We found a spot about 2 blocks away. Also, the bathroom is outside and in dire need of a makeover. Lastly, they don't take cards. It's cash or check only. WTH? I haven't seen a restaurant take checks since I was a kid so that's been a minute, lol. Overall I can't really see myself returning other than to get the pumpkin muffin or cinnamon roll. Maybe I just need to try something different.

I came here with my mom on a Fri and Sat morning. Fri it was not too crowded and Sat it was very…read morebusy. The pastries were delicious and I love the vibe here, it's very comfortable and everything is made fresh in house. I got their fritatta which was yummy. I also purchased their lemon meringue pastry which was yummy. I did not try their coffee. My mom got a morning bun which she said was very good and she also tried their bread and butter.

Yes originally began for sourdough bread but now a variety of styles (all with sourdough starters),…read morepastries, coffee, breakfast and lunch. The line can get long on weekends but unlike neighboring coffee shops, it seems to move quickly and food comes out faster. Order pastries and bread at the glass case and coffee and breakfast at the registers. Coffee comes out by exit door while food comes out from the kitchen in the middle. The coffee is well balanced. Not sure whose they use but syrups are made in house. Breakfast sandwich looks small but is quite hearty and filling. You can add avocado, bacon, and aioli. This is a go to. West side avocado toast: adds garlic aioli, avocado, and poached egg to the Aptos version. Defn better Pesto goat cheese baguette: three letter review -- OMG Kouign Amann: this one is square, rather than classic round, and a little denser but still layered and not overly sweet. GF brownie: quite good for gluten free but sweeter than I like. Bacon egg galette: the puff pastry is nicely flaky with onions and crispy bacon. Messy but good. The premade sandwiches are all tasty and much better than you get in a grocery store. Customer service is a little hit and miss, based on personalities. There's plenty of seating inside and out.