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    Avenue Cafe

    4.4 (494 reviews)
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    AVENUE CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Eggs and bacon
    Akansha P.

    Great food! Great service! Cute vibes! We went here for a quick breakfast pitstop before heading to the beach and it was a wonderful stop. They have a lot of historic/classic art about Capitola as a city which was a nice touch. Their ALT and BLT sandwiches are filling and tasty. Their bacon and eggs is also a hearty meal, especially since it comes with hash browns. We really enjoyed our meal and would definitely stop by again.

    Dave G.

    The Carnitas Benedict was BOMB. The cooks and staff are all Latino and they had the best vibe and knew exactly what to recommend. Perfect, casual, delicious brunch.

    Annie T.

    Adorable little brunch spot in Capitola! It's worth the wait if there's a line. The portions are ample, the food is tasty, the service is fast. What else do you want? The place is a little tight, but that's what you get with a small house-like venue. There is an outdoor patio too, if the weather permits. It's within a few minutes of the village, so it's just out of the way of the hustle and bustle.

    Is this French toast?

    If I could leave a 0 I would. This was one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. I don't leave reviews, but I wish I would have read this before I ate there. We received undercooked eggs (the whites were still clear), and when we drew attention to it - no apologies, they just flipped over the eggs and gave them back to us. Our waiter disappeared, and we had to ask multiple times for water. They completely forgot an item we ordered, but by that point we did not want it. There was a hair in my sour cream. Nothing we ordered tasted good. The French toast was not French toast, it was toast soaked on one side, and the eggs and potatoes were flavorless. Very cute ambiance, shame the service and food quality are so terrible.

    Veggie Scramble
    Roya J.

    Nothing was bad, but nothing stood out either when it came to our food. The location is fairly convenient if you want something in Capitola, but not in the touristy area with friendly service. Another plus is it's very close to the main parking area.

    Smoked Salmon Avocado
    Everett M.

    This is such a cute and quaint cafe. Discovered it on Yelp while visiting Capitola and am so glad we decided to check it out. I ordered the Eggs Benedict and my wife had the Breakfast Burrito. Both were phenomenal and we both were beyond satisfied with our selections. I also love how fast and attentive the service was. We were really hungry when we arrived, so we truly appreciated how fast we were seated and received our food. I definitely recommend checking out Avenue Cafe for breakfast whenever you find yourself in Capitola!

    NY New York Steak and Eggs
    Nancy L.

    We always walk by here when going to Capitola downtown and this cafe always has a long line. This time on a Saturday noon time, the place was actually not busy , so we decided to try it. We both ordered the NY steak and eggs special. Mine with over easy eggs and my boyfriend's with scrambled eggs. We had high hopes but the meat quality was very poor. We couldn't eat it at all. The steak was nicely grilled but the meat was so chewy and tough! There was no seasoning whatsoever, not even a bit of salt to enhance the flavor. My boyfriend said it was not consumable for humans. Hash brown was very good and crispy. Eggs were cooked to perfection . Service also didn't have a clue that we didn't touch the steak and didn't ask why. Don't understand why this place gets such great reviews! Must have had all the negative ones removed.

    Kalani S.

    This is a great hole in a wall type of local cafe in Capitola. Great local ambiance and people are nice. Foods are type of comfort food. Here is my scoring card for this restaurant: 1) Location: ( 5 Point ) - Great location for customer to see and find. Great parking for street parking and back side with parking lot parking. 2) Decoration : (2 Point) - They still have the original decoration. Clean. 3) Price: ( 4 point)- The price is competitive but still a little bit pricey compare to other same stars and type food they serve 4) Quality and Taste : ( 3 point)- The quality is ok, food taste is good and portions are below average . ( must be inflation ) 5) Type of cuisine standard : ( 4 point) - The style of mexican/continental food they serve is pretty close to the way it was prepare locally. Not bad! But some dishes did have slightly modify to cater the customer's need Overall it's not bad and I thinks it's great to give it a try and let me know what you think. Go foodies Total max is 25 Score 18 Stars = 72% round up to 3 stars

    Mimosas
    jennifer p.

    A cute little spot to go to. Always saw it when I was driving on the street and decided to check it out with boyfriend. Food was amazing and fresh. Nice portions and decent priced. We had a pitcher of mimosas and it was delish. Waiter was pleasant and attentive. Nice quiet stand casual spot.

    B.L.T.A. & clam chowder in a cup!
    Laura L.

    Frequented this place over the years. Never disappoints. Have enjoyed memosas in the past. Lovely ambience, great service and food is delicious!

    Jenna T.

    If you're looking for a no-frills, down-home diner experience, Avenue Cafe is your spot. This place is as casual as it gets and the service is friendly and welcoming. Now, I will admit that I wasn't blown away by their hashbrowns. I mean, let's be real - who likes mushy hashbrowns? But hey, everyone has their own taste, so don't let my opinion stop you from giving them a try. What I did love, though, were their benedicts. Holy moly, these things were delicious! They've got a few different options to choose from, including classic, salmon, and veggie, or southern, so there's something for everyone. And their egg was perfectly poached, you know that's my weakness! Overall, Avenue Cafe is a solid choice for a no-frills breakfast or brunch. It's not fancy, but it's got a laid-back vibe that's perfect for a lazy weekend morning. Great walking distance to Capitola village too if you wanna walk off the food afterward.

    ABLT and fries
    Richard A.

    It's small, lacks ambience and you may need to wait for seating... But the food was great, service was quick, prices are reasonable and the location is close to the ocean and shops. Given the constraints (size and generally challenging environment for hiring restaurant workers) it's tough to expect more than what you get at Avenue Cafe. 5 stars for doing the most they could.

    Chilaquiles with Salsa Verde and Classic Eggs Benedict

    Everything was delicious, hollandaise sauce was so yummy! Definitely recommend adding carnitas to the chilaquiles. The food came out so quick, and the servers were all very sweet. Great ambiance and is the perfect quick breakfast spot. We loved it!

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    1 month ago

    Great, waiting super nice super quick very good food definitely go back again nice place clean

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    9 days ago

    Excellent food! Very friendly and fantastic wait staff!! Go here for breakfast or lunch you won't be disappointed

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    8 months ago

    I had the green chilaquiles with refried beans, very good. Service was surprisingly fast.

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    6 months ago

    great breakfast or lunch place. Good food & and price. Great service. Walking to the beach.

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    6 months ago

    Very delicious breakfast. Everything I've ordered, is delicious. Highly recommended. Our favorite place to have breakfast, in Capitola.

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    7 months ago

    The food was great, service was quick efficient, small spot but definitely a must have stop anytime we're out there

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    Ask the Community - Avenue Cafe

    Do they serve gluten-free pancakes or gluten-free waffles?

    We only have gluten free bread. Thanks

    How crowded is it on late Saturday mornings?

    Busy! Sometimes you get lucky tho.

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    Avenue Cafe - cafes - Updated May 2026

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