Came across this cute little breakfast spot while we were in Santa Cruz. And we weren't…read moredisappointed. Was a bit busy so we had to wait to be seated but as soon as we were, the staff was on it. The corned beef hash was amazing! I finished the entire plate. The cinnamon roll was warm and delightful. Had some nuts inside which made it even better. I did try some of my friends waffle and it was so good and the perfect amount. Definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a cute low key brunch/breakfast spot.

A nice small cafe with both indoor and outdoor (picnic tables) seating. Cash or check only, with a…read moregood selection of daily specials. I had the well-portioned corned-beef hash and 2 eggs with a side of bacon. Bacon was nice and crispy, but unfortunately, the corned-beef hash was bland; no flavor until you add salt/pepper or salsa. Service was terrific (fast and friendly). Overall, a good locals spot to hit for breakfast or lunch.

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

Was looking for a sweet bite, I noticed as I walked in the door, displayed up top the counter were…read more3 types of dessert, but the Lemon tart really caught my eye. I was greeted immediately by Miss Darlene, who is the sweetest. Amazing customer service. She sat us down at the perfect table near the window. She recommended the Lemoncello mule since I mentioned that I really love lemon. And for the second drink, I had to try the Hibiscus Fiz. The restaurant was quiet since it was early in the evening, not quite yet dinner time. Dinner menu was on the table, good menu selection- I'll definitely be coming back to try the ribeye. Drinks were so pretty looking and easy to sip. The lemon tart was perfectly sweet and the berries gave it a fresh taste.

We found this restaurant while walking around Santa Cruz and we were very happy to have tried it…read more We visited twice and both times we had good experiences. Good tortellini with a creative sauce, good hamburgers and delicious lemon tart! Staff is very friendly and nice and the restaurant is comfortable and pleasant and writhing a few minutes walk from both downtown or the pier/beach.

We were visiting our niece for school and weren't really sure where to eat, so we decided to try…read moreMad Yolks after seeing all the different options they had. Our niece had also heard really good things about it from other students, so we figured it was worth checking out and I'm so glad we did! My partner and I both got the B.A.E. sandwich, while our niece got the Spam sandwich. For drinks, I ordered Alex's iced coffee, my partner got the jasmine lemonade, and our niece got an iced matcha latte. We also shared an order of the Dirty Tots. Everything we ordered was so good, but what really stood out to me about the B.A.E. sandwich was how fluffy the eggs were. I feel like that alone really elevated it and made it different from a typical breakfast sandwich. I also loved the bread it was soft, fluffy, flavorful, and worked perfectly with everything inside. Another thing that really made the sandwich for me was the sauce. I'm not exactly sure what was in it, but it mixed so perfectly with the eggs, bacon, avocado, and bread. Without it, I feel like the sandwich could have been a little more basic, but that sauce added so much flavor and tied everything together. It honestly made the whole sandwich feel complete. The B.A.E. was easily a 10/10 for me. As a coffee lover, I was also really happy with Alex's iced coffee. It had the perfect balance not too sweet, but not too bitter either. The Dirty Tots were another favorite. The tater tots were really crispy, and we loved the curry flavor incorporated throughout. The fried egg on top was also such a cute addition. It was a little messy, but nothing we couldn't handle and definitely worth it! The spot itself was very lively and popular, especially with students, so it was pretty busy when we went. That being said, for the quality of the food, we really didn't mind waiting. We all left really happy with what we ordered, and this is definitely going to be one of those places we come back to whenever we're visiting our niece. Such a great breakfast spot and an easy recommendation!

What happened to my favorite matcha place???…read more It's as if Mad Yolks wanted to figure out how to solve their long customer line problem, so they stopped providing hot matcha (the real Japanese matcha where they whisk the powder the traditional way)! Then the cashier informed me that the iced matcha comes out of a machine. Say what? Hmph. After the long order line, I did get our drinks and food in a shorter amount of time! My substitute drink was the strawberry matcha. I paid extra for oat milk. And it was... just okay. Sigh. I don't know if the other Mad Yolks in Pleasure Point also doesn't serve hot matcha anymore, but not having this traditionally-made Japanese matcha will impact the frequency of my visits unfortunately. It was the main draw to Mad Yolks for me. Without it, Mad Yolks feels more like a fast food place. Update: They no longer have an ordering kiosk. You order at the counter again. It does seem to move faster this way! Tip to management: If you're not serving a main item or ingredient on your menu (ie, hot matcha, avocado, bread!), please put a sign on the door or window so customers can see it before standing in line. It is not ideal to find out about a menu change only when you've reached the ordering counter.

What a wonderful stay in the historic Monarch Cove Inn - Bed & Breakfast spot in Capitola! We met…read moreLana (very friendly owner) upon arrival. Katrina was here the next day and was very knowledgeable (about the Monarch Butterfly's on the property) and was very helpful with all of our needs. We can't wait to plan our next trip!

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!

WoW they feed u a lot of food! And most of it's very tasty,…read moresome things unfortunately average (shrimp ravioli) :o best oyster in a while. LOOK HOW BIG AND JUICY THEY R!!!!! the views were incredible! boat, bird, water points docked only for super high price tag LOL, but for the view i kinda get it. chairs felt a bit claustrophobic on the back patio hehe they were kind enough to give me FREE CAKE!

I used to come here a lot with my parents and the last time I visited with a group, not only was…read morethe service not that good, but they charged me 20% gratuity and and operational fee. Why is it that expensive now! Food came out burnt or dry, communication about the menu items lacked detail, and although the place was busy, everyone didn't even seem to be enjoying their time dining. Pretty setting , terrible food and customer service (phone person). The phone person said there was no wait when I called in, and upon arriving , mind you only 10 mins later all of a sudden the wait went from 0 to 45 mins wait for my party size. Smh

I do not understand the below 4 star rating. Customers will miss out on great food just by looking…read moreat star rating alone. The food was amazing, especially the clam chowder and grilled sourdough bread. I also liked the calamari with jalapeño's, fish and chips, and salad that had red peppercorns. The view of the harbor was amazing and peaceful. Will definitely come back. It's like finding a hidden gem.

I will give this great place a 5 star rating is because the food is amazing! I stopped in to get…read moresome great food. I asked for a burger (they are amazing) and a side of fries. I asked to get a small portion of fries and salad like I usually do (they would split the portion so it's smaller for each) and the chef/manager denied it. I spoke to him mentioning how this has not been an issue over the past year I have been coming here. The guy asked me to sit down at a table with him to explain portion sizes and the guy had slurred speech and an extremely strong smear of liquor radiating from him. I asked if he is on the clock and he said I will be in a few minutes. Doesn't seem like a good idea to be wasted at work. This guy has created some very good tasting foods (hence why I like to return) and the prices are reasonable. The owner is a super sweet gal and you can tell she's pouring her heart and soul into this spot. It has a perfect view of the harbor while you enjoy some good eats. Even though this guy was wasted today, it won't detour me from returning for the 5 star food flavors! He later came to my table as I am indulging in a burger that explodes with flavor and apologized for being brash. I shook his hand and told him there are no hard feelings. I complimented him on his menu, flavors of the foods, and told him we will still be coming in. Do come check this place out as you'll will leave impressed by the food if you know what good food tastes like.

Come for the breakfast burritos!…read more Walk down to the point watch some surfing and an amazing view. Bring cash. Or grab a couple tables and chairs to chill out and enjoy the yummmmmy burritos.

Fresh, delicious eats by the beach…read more I ordered the Baja fish tacos. Super fresh, not fishy, loaded with crunchy shredded lettuce and pico de gallo and sauce. Great with a squirt of lime. My fiancé ordered the rockfish burrito which was massive too! Love the healthier black beans up in there. Service was pretty fast considering it was a one man show. Enjoyed this local spot!

Impressed with the incredible, panoramic oceanfront view of the sand, waves & pier/wharf. The…read moretables are uniquely situated to take advantage of the sweeping scenery. Greeted gently, quickly & warmly by the hostess, bartender & server. Promptly given menus & seated ideally. On the back of the menu there is a description of the history of Jack O'Neill, the man who invented the wetsuit. The countertops in the lounge face the ocean with varied heights of seating. Initially ordered an appetizer & salad in the lounge. Progressed to dinner in the dining room. Beverages varied greatly. First in the lounge, the glass of water tasted like tap water, ugh. Next a Pellegrino mineral water which came swiftly was much better. In the dining room, waiter Tyler went above & beyond to find the requested fresh mint which when lowered into my hot water, produced a refreshing aroma. The smoked beet salad was imaginative. Wonder what other veggies would taste good smoked? Maybe more root veggies? What a novelty for a vegetarian.vegan, never had that before. Onto the vegan entree which was most satisfying. At first glance the fish looked like it was created from seaweed. Upon closer examination, using the fork to crack the surface the most glorious & surprising appearance of kale emerged! In utter disbelief, the slight salty delicate kale crunch was sensational. Reminiscent of when my mom would fry sheets of seaweed for my brothers & I as kids. She would oil the pan, drop in a sheet of seaweed, which would immediately shrivel up, crackling to a similar crispy crunch. Sprinkled with a bit of salt then turned over & repeated. It came out hot and toasty. Filled with warm sticky rice (my mom is Korean), it hit the spot! Texture was tops back then & now recreated into a fish, what a dream! The spicy savory carrot fondant sauce complimented the perfectly roasted chewy lion's mane mushrooms & other assorted farmers' market vegetables. This a dish I would order on repeat for eternity. Was it worth the 6 hour drive for my 65th birthday? Yes! What made it even better was walking back to my onsite Dream Inn hotel room, bestowed by my dear boyfriend. Opened the sliding glass door & stepped out onto the balcony, inhaled the salty air & soaked in the same, if not better view. With an amplified volume of endless waves this special birthday experience was magnificent & memorable.

We just returned to our hotel room after having dinner here for our 30th anniversary. It was…read morefantastic! Parking- we used the free valet at the attached Dream Inn. Appetizer- started with clam chowder which was amazing Entree- we both got the ribeye that was large, delicious and reasonably priced Dessert- wife liked her coffee and we shared the chef's ice cream option with 2 out of the 3 flavor trio being amazing Drinks- my hazy IPA was perfect and my wife's mixed drink with jamaica was pretty good

There is nothing more "Santa Cruz" iconic than the Dream Inn. Sweeping and unobstructed views of…read morethe Pacific Ocean make it a magical and relaxing hotel whether you are on your room balcony taking it all in or enjoying the pool and jacuzzi with a drink in hand. Being lulled to sleep by the sound of ocean waves is my favorite memory staying at the Dream Inn. While it has been a minute since I "checked in"... I always frequent the Jack O'neill Restaurant and Lounge in the Dream Inn on each trip I make to Santa Cruz. Whether for lunch, dinner or drinks in the bar. It offers the same "beach side" views as the hotel rooms. Customer service is top level no matter what area of the Inn you are using. Years of coming and going, great service is one consistency I have always experienced. Even the valet guys are absolutely top notch. Every single one. If the Santa Cruz vibes are calling your name, there is only one Hotel to book. With the SC Beach Boardwalk and Wharf just steps away too... the Dream Inn is perfect. Oh, those timeless sunsets!

I've been wanting to give the Dream Inn a go for a long while. Recently, all of the parts fell into…read moreplace to host our program retreat here ~ and I'm so glad we did! It was just perfect for our small staff gathering, with their Cove Meeting Room right off their on-site restaurant, Jack O'Neill, and the package with breakfast, lunch, beverages and snacks along with the meeting room all included. The rooms are comfortable and every one of them has a wonderful view of the beach and Santa Cruz Wharf (and the Boardwalk a bit farther away down the beach). Love that they offer a complimentary selection of e-books, audio books, meditations and podcasts (QR code to scan right on the bedside table) and that they've eliminated all single-use plastic water bottles on their property. The weather was perfect during our visit in early February. Staff were all friendly and helpful ~ special shout outs to Elaine and Shannon for all of their help leading up to our stay. Would return in a heartbeat!