Bad food !! Pancakes were not good. Syrup was bad. Scrambled eggs were terrible. Hard texture. Wife's French toast wasn't very good even covered in whipped cream and strawberries. Lemonade was watered down Crystal Light . Bacon was okay. Staff was friendly. I'm not picky at all about breakfast food either. I could only eat about half. I never toss left overs but these are going in the trash. I don't understand how such a basic breakfast could be so bad. Lastly I asked for chicken apple sausage instead of regular and they wanted to upcharge me $7.50 ! Crazy. Oh and the menus smelled strongly of mildew. read more

I typically will not leave a bad review because I know how hard the small business owner is working to stay afloat, BUT since this place is technically a chain, and my wife picked it out, I figured that I just need to be bluntly honest. We were seated in the time frame they gave us by a girl that looked like she was 12. She asked us for drinks and we asked for waters, a coffee and an iced tea. She came back with one water and a coffee. My wife asked for cream and kind of got a look for asking. We placed our orders and waited. The server finally brought out the cinnamon roll to pacify us because I think he felt we had been waiting awhile. It was ok. A few minutes later we got our breakfast. I ordered the Traditional Benedict. The Benedict itself was lukewarm. That however was the worst of it. The flavor of the Benedict was good and their country potatoes are excellent. As for my wife, she ordered two eggs over medium, bacon, potatoes and sour dough toast. The potatoes and eggs were very good, but the bacon was burnt beyond crisp. The toast...well it was non-existent so we had to ask for it. All in all, while our server was nice, the service wasn't spectacular and the food was just ok. Moral of the story is that I should go back to picking the restaurants and only stick to ones with 4 or more stars. read more

This spot was magically delish! Not only was the food great, but their safety procedures for COVId are in point! You can eat indoor or outside. We are indoor and they have safe service everywhere. Here is the Blackened Salmon eggs Benedict. It was VERY yummy. I LOVE blackened anything. Something about the carribean salty spice. It came with a healthy portion of country potatoes. Along with that, is the Stuffed Apple French Toast which tasted like apple pie and was bigger than my friend's head. I washed it down with a yummy Irish Coffee and my friend had a hot chocolate that looked like it belonged in a commercial. I would definitely come back! read more

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I came here today with couple of good friends.One friend and I ordered the salmon scramble.Good size chunks of salmon mixed with scrambled eggs, onion, cheese.It also came with country potatoes that are very tasty and toast for me and bagel for my friend.I ordered a diet soda . Service is really good and the decor still has that country cottage look read more

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The service was fast the staff was very friendly, the food was great we ordered breakfast, also the cinnamon rolls . Another thing it's it's nice out I suggest eating outside great ambiance read more

Had the most awesome breakfast at this cafe last week. Everything was top notch! Sat on the patio and enjoyed the breeze. The Servers were fantastic, the food was delicious and we will go back every time we're in Aptos. Highly recommend the apricot pancakes and the Denver omelette! read more

Consistent good restaurant. Good food, generous portions. Nice servers. Average ambiance and a nice patio.

Family & I are doing a southern Cali to Northern Cali road trip and googled breakfast and lunch and this popped up. So happy we came here, the breakfast was great! The dinner itself is small but cute and cozy! The staff were very welcoming and nice! I would definitely come back here if I'm ever in this area again! :) read more

This place has changed a lot, don't get me wrong, the food was delicious but the service has gone down a lot, I ask the waitress to refill my coffee she said ok she be right back and 20 minus later she came back to refill my coffee and after I finish my lunch my coffee cup was empty and I need more coffee to wash down my food, so she come took all the plates and brings me the check and I ask her for refill she said BRB and many times she pass by my table and no coffee to refill, i am so disappointed. read more

Ever time we come here, we experience kind service and delicious food! The outdoor seating is beautiful, mimosas are on point, and the omelettes *chef's kiss*! Don't expect a super efficient, rushed service - this is a place where you can have a real conversation and take your time. Truly a hidden gem. read more

Red Apple Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Aptos, California

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AMAZING French toast!! Whole breakfast was just what I was craving. Service here was really great; very attentive hostess and wait staff. Food came out quickly and I love the local hometown vibe here. Highly recommend!! read more

Red Apple Cafe - AMAZING French toast!! Whole breakfast was just what I was craving. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Aptos, California

I haven't eaten meat in 15 years. I ordered the Ortega pot with tofu to go, got it home and took a few bites only to find crispy bacon pieces mixed in with the potatoes... I called to let them know. I've been puking for the last 15 minutes. This is negligent and disgusting. I will never be back. read more

We came on a Monday for lunch, and were surprised how busy it was. Ample outdoor seating in such a beautiful outdoor scenery. Kids were begging for the food to arrive, as they were super hungry. Took a while, but again, it was busy. When Food did arrive, it was better than expected. Kids loved the Chicken tenders, I liked the Spinach and egg scramble. Wife Enjoyed the cheese burger. Would come back when in town. read more

Best breakfast spot in Aptos! This is definitely a local hideout. Hidden above Deluxe foods shopping center is this brunch spot gem. Every time I'm in town, I've gotta make a pit stop here. It's been here forever and the quality is always good. Some of our favorites are the BLTA(add avo), the omelettes, fresh muffins, and the salmon scramble. And they have lots of room to sit outside when the fog finally burns off. But be aware- brunch on the weekends means a long wait here to get a table. But those country potatoes are worth the wait! read more

A must stop on the way to tahoe The best bloody mary ever :) Very cute Nice view and outdoor seating read more

Found a huge dead fly wrapped in the second half of my burrito. Might be a deal breaker. Here's to hoping I don't get seriously sick. Real gross guys. Real gross. read more

Contrary to its name, the Red Apple Cafe does not serve food made out of apples. What it does serve is delicious, home style cooking with great customer service. The decor is so sweet and it feels like you are in somebody's home. The space is a little crowded, but it's cozy and adorably decorated. The customer service is stellar. Our waitress was super helpful, funny and kind. I didn't catch her name but she was awesome and helped us navigate the huge menu. The food here is also delicious. As mentioned before, the menu is gigantic and a little overwhelming at first, but the dishes on it are really good. I ordered a Ruben sandwich with sweet potato fries. It was the best Ruben sandwich I have had in a long time. The corned beef wasn't too salty, there was a lot of meat on the sandwich, there wasn't an overpowering flavor of thousand island dressing, and the sauerkraut complemented all the other components perfectly. The sweet potato fries were crispy and delicious. The portions were also the perfect size and the prices weren't too high for the amount and good quality of the food. I will be back when I'm craving a good Ruben or to try something else on their big menu. read more

Red Apple Cafe - Ruben sandwich with sweet potato fries. Delicious! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Aptos, California

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Really good breakfast spot! Had the Eggs Benedict with country potatoes and a side of baby pancakes. All very good! Location is a little difficult to find -- it is at the end of the shopping plaza on the second level, there is an escalator you can take to get up. read more

Excellent menu choices & food (nicely sized portions), staff is warm, friendly and attentive to your needs. It's a very comfortable family restaurant and child friendly. Outdoor dining is available until 14:30. I loved the holiday decorations! I would highly recommend this hidden gem. read more

Stop with the cheap ketchup out of the can. Spoiled my burger. Took half home to eat there with real ketchup.

The short: they kicked me and my pregnant wife out because we had coffee with us that we didn't purchase there. The Long: My wife is 8 months pregnant and so her energy levels are all over the place. We'll this morning she needed a cup of coffee to get going before we went to get breakfast. We stopped and got a cup at the local coffee shop. Upon arriving at red apple cafe they sat us and then told us that they can hold the coffee my wife was drinking in the back for us until after we eat or we could leave. I'd understand if we brought our own food in but a cup a coffee? This place used to be better. The last few times we have been here the food tasted like they just put it in the microwave. This last visit with the rude customer service is the last straw. There's so many options, I recommend trying something else read more

What a cute diner in the middle of the mountains and ocean. The food had huge portions. The breakfast was outstanding. Had the Spanish omelet. My husband had the monte. He enjoyed it. Kids were treated great by staff. Would definitely go back. Had fun!! read more

My husband and I were heading to Monterey on Hwy 1 and made two futile stops in other towns looking for a place to have lunch before we got off in Aptos and discovered Red Apple in a convenient shopping center. Even though we prefer eating outside, the wait was too long but we were pleasantly surprised at how nice the indoor setting was. Not loud and the tables were a nice distance apart. Plus it had some very interesting decorations. The menu was huge and we split a delicious omelette. Even though it was busy, service was prompt and we were on our way. Unfortunately, I left my camera there and didn't find out until we got to Pacific Grove. It was too far to drive back, so I called and was transferred to a very helpful woman who took all my information even though the restaurant was very busy at that time. We worked out a way for me to pay for shipping it, and within 2 days it was back at my house. This isn't just good service, it's great service. If you're on Highway 1, this is a perfect place to stop for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. read more

My wife and I found this cafe in October of 2020. We were there for our 42nd wedding anniversary and really liked it. Since that time we have been back several times. Saturday my wife, daughter and I went there for a late lunch. My daughter is 6-1 and over 325 lbs. The hostess seated us outside....it was my daughter's first time sitting outside. They have plastic chairs with arms. My daughter could squeeze into the chair but had concerns that it would not support her weight. As it turns out she was right...I looked up the chairs afterwards (commercial grade outdoor restaurant chairs) and their weight limit was 300 lbs. We asked if we could use one of their indoor wooden chairs (which she has used before) and the hostess said the manager would not allow it....that the wooden chair would damage the concrete exposed aggregate? Never heard of such a thing. I went to my SUV and carted a Yeti camping chair up the stairs and replaced the plastic chair so she would not be harmed. Sunday my wife and daughter returned. My wife had purchased a Starbucks small coffee and was sipping on it on their drive over the the restaurant. This time that sat inside. The server approached her and said they do not allow drinks from the outside into the restaurant. My wife literally had two sips left. Rather then tell her she could just finish the coffee...or walk outside and finish it the server just took it. My wife was really surprised as the server did not even ask if she could take it. In fairness....we found the food to be excellent. We always order eggs benedict when we go there and they are always perfect. Also...on our previous occasions there we had no problems. IMO....the decision of the manager to not allow my daughter to sit in a more comfortable and safer chair amounted to body shaming. Shame on them. read more

This quaint and cute breakfast place has an amazing menu. Everything sounds and so far has been delicious. The space is cozy. They have outdoor seating. Their specials always look good. Weekends they can be quite busy. There is plenty of parking as well. read more

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Just wow! We were in town visiting family they suggested this place for breakfast. The hostess was rude..we had a party of 10 she said no tables inside you can sit out side but not together. I kindly asked why as covid restrictions were lifted, however regardless of this she proceeded to tell me I could go somewhere else. So we stayed reluctantly sat outside and merge both our tables together...ha but could sit together? It gets better service was absolutely terrible....food was ok. So as we get ready to leave...now remember we could not sit together but had NO problem doing an automatic gratitude on our bill???? Go figure. Hypocrisy to its finest. If I was the owner that hostess would be fired and clearly they need better guidlines in place to their employees read more

Just had the worst server experience! I live next door to this restaurant and come here from time to time... Today, I took my mom there, and we sat outside for over 30 minutes (no water, no coffee nothing)! This party of 8 shows up (after about 25 minutes sitting there with no attention). And the waitress is walking by, I flag her down and let her know that we're ready to order. She says "No "I'm not your waitress, she'll be out in a minute".... Then proceeds to take the order of the party of 8 that just sat down! GARBAGE SERVICE Someone needs to be fired read more

Nice atmosphere. Nice waitress. That's where it stops. Seated and not asked for drinks. Waitress comes over to take our order then asks about drinks. Seafood omelette for me and bacon omelette for my wife. Both undercooked and raw egg areas in the middle. Forgot my wife's biscuit and gravy. When it finally came out we were basically done with the meal AND the gravy was cold. Sub par experience and will not return. read more

By the huge menu they have I was optimistic and excited to choose my breakfast, until I chose the huevos rancheros. It was the worst huevos rancheros I had ever had, they need to remove this off the menu. I would recommend sticking to breakfast only. read more

Cozy , friendly little spot for breakfast. Had bacon and eggs and the Deer Park Scramble with the housemade chocolate chocolate chip muffin.Portions were generous, bacon was too salty for our taste but everything else was delicious, potatoes done just right, cheese melted to perfection. No one could fault that plump gooey muffin. Our coffee cups didn't stay full, but in their defense I drink coffee pretty steadily at breakfast, and I did have at least 4 cups. We brought a wheelchair, used the elevator and were accommodated, although the restroom was not accessible to the chair. read more

Red Apple Cafe - Deer Park Scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Aptos, California

Great breakfast. We had huevos rancheros, French toast, and a veggie omelet. Service was prompt and friendly and the food was delicious! I especially loved my side of mini pancakes with my omelette, super fun side dish. read more

Amazing food and very nice staff. We enjoyed a wonderful brunch outside in the clean ocean air. I will definitely return.

Really disappointed about my breakfast here. I wanted to do a cute breakfast date with my potty training toddler and before finishing half our food my toddler had to go to the bathroom. We were there maybe 5 minutes and when we came out our table was cleared. I was disappointed but assumed it was because I didn't say anything (looking back, no I shouldn't have had to tell the waitress I was going to the bathroom). They gave me the check at the bar and I paid taken aback and not really knowing what to say but by the time I walked out the door my toddler asked for more food. I waited for the waitress to finish at the table she was at and asked for a fruit cup since my child was still hungry. They gave it to me but I still didn't feel good about anything that had transpired. They threw out a majority of our food and it felt like they just wanted us to leave. read more

Large portions, excellent food. We sat outside and enjoyed a delicious breakfast. They serve breakfast and lunch both are very good read more

Extensive menu Delicious food Friendly and Efficient Service Dog Friendly (Weather permitting) Many Vegetarian Options Large portions Charming Ambience *Ortega Chile Pots are yummy! *Go on a weekday if you can, weekends are very read more

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We love this restaurant for breakfast or lunch. You can sit inside or outside. The outside has a beautiful view. So calming and relaxing, the inside can get a bit noisy, but has that home style feeling. The service is quick and the portions are very large. We almost always leave with left overs. read more

Red Apple Cafe - Mixed breakfast plate and a small picture of the Hawaiian French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Aptos, California

Gosh I want to like this place. We've been 3 times and decided its just not worth the wait, the cold food or the surly waitresses. Its definitely "cliquie" - like clearly regulars are treated much differently than other patrons. I observed this all 3 times I was there. I observed many tables seated well after us receive their orders in no time. The shortest wait I've experienced was 45 minutes. During that time, no drink refills or follow up of any kind from the sour faced waitress. Last time I had to ask for silverware 3 times and finally walked behind the server station and got it myself - at which time I was reprimanded by "sour face"... "YOU CANT COME BACK HERE!" I said I've never had worse service anywhere" To which she replied "then go somewhere else". We walked out - didn't finish the cold breakfast and I did not pay the bill. If you want to overpay for cold mediocre food and be treated like garbage - be sure to check this place out. As for me - I'll go to the Silver Spur from now on. read more

November, Saturday, late morning =no wait, unique breakfast options (signature dishes with plenty of veggie options), and beautiful location We were so happy with our homemade cinnamon roll with nuts and raisins. We ordered Veggie Potatoes and a Breakfast sandwich. Mmm mmm! We will go back. read more

Red Apple Cafe - Veggie Pots - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Aptos, California

Came up for the weekend with my wife, looked up local breakfast places and found this gem. Food portions were great and the service was excellent. Safe to say, will visit Red Apple Cafe when we're in the area again. read more

Delicious home cooking with generous portions! Best dishes: bacon or ham pot and the eggs benedicts! Their hollandaise is yummy! read more

Red Apple Cafe - Bacon pot - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Aptos, California