Garnet Shepherd

This was a delicious weekday brunch. The French toast was light, crispy and flavorful, and the Benedict was lemony good. We both agreed we would be happy to order the same thing or try something new next time we come.

Bill

This place sets the bar for a breakfast and lunch restaurant. The food is excellent. The service is friendly and efficient, and the vibe is comfortable. We hadn’t been back for some time and everything about the place was great. The staff is busy and the joint is busy for good reason. I had the chorizo with eggs and my wife had bacon and eggs. My bride was thrilled and mine was one of best I’ve ever had. Thank you❤️🐣

Steve J.

If I was a local, I'd go here. That being said every time I come to the Santa Cruz area, I do go there. The menu is pretty large , so again, if I was local I'd be going here to try all their offerings. It's always busy, so the best thing to do is put your name up and walk the downtown for a bit. The food tastes clean and the portions are good.

Alicia Jobe

This spot was amazing. Delicious food, friendly staff, amazing manager, and super dog friendly! I would go back a million times over. Absolutely loved it. When it is really crowded, it can get a bit loud inside due to the acoustics. That was the only drawback.

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The Culinary Critic

Delicious breakfast and amazing service! We ordered the French toast, the Belgian waffles, eggs, and tea & coffee. The French toast was amazing, and I would definitely recommend it. The Belgian waffles were perfect, and the eggs were tasty. We had to wait for twenty five minutes to get seated, but it was worth it. Overall, this is a great restaurant and I will definitely be coming again.

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Dog Friendly! \n\nWe stopped here for breakfast and were very happy we did.\n\nThe atmosphere is cozy and relaxed, classic Santa Cruz charm. Service was friendly and efficient. It felt welcoming with…

Dog Friendly! \n\nWe stopped here for breakfast and were very happy we did.\n\nThe atmosphere is cozy and relaxed, classic Santa Cruz charm. Service was friendly and efficient. It felt welcoming wi…

Dog Friendly! \n\nWe stopped here for breakfast and were very happy we did.\n\nThe atmosphere is cozy and relaxed, classic Santa Cruz charm. Service was friendly and efficient. It felt welcoming wi…

dog friendly! \n\nWe stopped here for breakfast and were very happy we did.\n\nThe atmosphere is cozy and relaxed, classic Santa Cruz charm. service was friendly and efficient. It felt welcoming …

OMG! We share our meals so that we can try multiple things. We had a Belgian waffle with grilled bananas... this was fantastic. The grilled bananas really made it superb! We also had to build your ow…

I've been here a few times and every time it's amazing! Cafe Cristo is my favorite sandwich for sure. \nSteph is fantastic & I love how doggie friendly they are. A definite go to in Santa Cruz.

I've been here a few times and every time it's amazing! cafe Cristo is my favorite sandwich for sure. \nSteph is fantastic & I love how doggie friendly they are. A definite go to in Santa Cruz.

What a charming little cafe! \nThe highlights:\n- The location is just off of Pacific Avenue which can be a very busy place on the weekends (not sure about weekdays). \n- Parking garages are nearby…

What a charming little cafe! \nThe highlights:\n- The location is just off of Pacific Avenue which can be a very busy place on the weekends (not sure about weekdays). \n- parking garages are nearby…

Exceptional service. Fresh food served promptly. Pleasant, efficient wait staff that keeps stopping by to make sure everything is OK and you have enough coffee. Our table was wobbly, the serve…

Exceptional service. Fresh food served promptly. Pleasant, efficient wait staff that keeps stopping by to make sure everything is OK and you have enough coffee. Our table was wobbly, the server not…

Delicious breakfast! I had the pesto tomato scramble and added sausage and feta cheese- so flavorful. We also ordered the Walnut Ave special with eggs and Canadian bacon, plus hazelnut and vanilla …

staff are moving and grooving! Lots of energy for a busy restaurant. Breakfast has a variety of options and just keep trying something new each visit. Its ALL GOOD. Great service with a feel of a…

Staff are moving and grooving! Lots of energy for a busy restaurant. breakfast has a variety of options and just keep trying something new each visit. Its ALL GOOD. Great service with a feel of a h…

First time at this cafe and the I loved everything about it: the staff, food and their coffee. Their staff was friendly and very prompt with my breakfast ( ham and eggs, French toast). I will defin…

First time at this cafe and the I loved everything about it: the staff, food and their coffee. Their staff was friendly and very prompt with my breakfast ( ham and eggs, French toast). I will defin…

When we arrived, we were seated right away. Although it did get busy so you'll have to get there early. The food was delicious- particularly the shrimp Benedict! coffee was tasty and the Belgian wa…

This place was very tasty. We were seated quickly, but it did take a while to get our food. We were there on a weekend, and it seems like it always has a crowd. parking can be a little difficult as…

Friendly service, friendly atmosphere, reasonable prices. They have a wide-ranging menu but few vegan options.

The food is good (cafe/pub-style), there is no wait, service is fast, the staff is friendly. Prices are fair. Will definitely come back!

The food is good (cafe/pub-style), there is no wait, service is fast, the staff is friendly. Prices are fair. Will definitely come back!

The food is good (cafe/pub-style), there is no wait, service is fast, the staff is friendly. Prices are fair. Will definitely come back!

The food is good (cafe/pub-style), there is no wait, service is fast, the staff is friendly. prices are fair. Will definitely come back!

The food is good (cafe/pub-style), there is no wait, service is fast, the staff is friendly. Prices are fair. Will definitely come back!

The food is good (cafe/pub-style), there is no wait, service is fast, the staff is friendly. Prices are fair. Will definitely come back!

No wonder this place is well rated! We had a great breakfast here. The staff was pleasant and our large dog was welcome at the outdoor seating. The surrounding area is a nice walkable shopping/dini…

No wonder this place is well rated! We had a great breakfast here. The staff was pleasant and our large dog was welcome at the outdoor seating. The surrounding area is a nice walkable shopping/dini…

Fast, friendly service for breakfast on a weekday morning. Had the eggs florentine- delicious lemon tang in the hollandaise. Potatoes were perfectly browned. Bacon was thick and crisp.

AH-MAZING cute little cafe!! Love the vibe and the food...OMG doesn't come close to how yummy! Service is great! Prompt and super friendly!! Definitely a fave!!

Hedieh YS

Good quality, basic menu. Really friendly staff. The scrambled eggs were delicious. The lines were long but the wait was reasonable.

Ruben Perfetto

We order to share , eggs Benedict with home fries, very good and the Hollandaise much better, pancakes , nice, fluffy and tasty and the avocado burger with home fries, very tasty and the home fries really crispy. The service was excellent, ours waitress was very nice, helpful and smiling all the time. Atmosphere I think need some renovation and better decor. You can seat inside or outside. For sure I will back if I’m in the area.

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Cindy Simonetti

Food & service were great. Lots of dish choices. Their hollandaise sauce is on point & not some riff from another base sauce. They were very busy but, our waitress checked with us often, and the food came quickly. A little loud inside & the table size was very small which meant a crowded top for 4 of us eating, but we made it work. Worth a visit. Street parking can be challenging, but there's a garage very close.

Alicia DiGiammarino

I liked the diner vibe and they had all the staples. Something in my omelette with feta, olives, and peppers was sweet which was a bit weird but still good.

SH

Food is alright but they are really busy. It took a while to get everything we requested. The atmosphere is great! Maybe we should visit next time when it is less busy

Andrea Zhou

We walked in on a Saturday 11:20am, and would need to wait around 25min for a table of three adults. Once we are seated, another 10min for waitress to serve, and another 20min for dishes to serve, this is due to the busy hour around noon time, that is acceptable. But I would still recommend if the restaurant owner could consider improve the dish wait time? Because when our plates are served, all of them were not freshly hot, just a little warm... As of the dish flavor, my mom liked the signature shrimp benedict. She enjoyed its flavor and its homefries.

Pesto chicken sandwich and potato salad was fantastic, mushroom burger with country fries amazing. Conveniently located next to parking garage. Service was also great. Patio dog friendly

Great location in downtown Santa Cruz with indoor and outdoor dining. Great service with great food in a lovely environment.

We order to share , eggs Benedict with home fries, very good and the Hollandaise much better, pancakes , nice, fluffy and tasty and the avocado burger with home fries, very tasty and the home fries r…

We order to share , eggs Benedict with home fries, very good and the Hollandaise much better, pancakes , nice, fluffy and tasty and the avocado burger with home fries, very tasty and the home…

There were many good breakfast and lunch choices! The scrambles were delicious, and there were many choices for vegetarians!

Over priced under delivered. Portions were not 20$ plate sizes. Black olives on a heuvos rancheros feels distinctly American. Belgium waffles with caramelized bananas and walnuts had so little toppings and what was there was mushy and not grilled in the slightest. Toast for the omlette came completely dry. A large oj is miniscule. For downtown santa cruz prices this is not the move. Possible if you HAVE to eat somewhere but there are better choices

We tried the restaurant on a friend’s recommendation. Granted it was Labor Day weekend and the place was busy, however the service was terrible. Why must one ask three times for water for all four …

We tried the restaurant on a friend’s recommendation. Granted it was Labor Day weekend and the place was busy, however the service was terrible. Why must one ask three times for water for all four …

There is nothing wrong with the food at Walnut Ave. cafe. Everything we had tasted good, was hot and fresh, and there were no complaints. Having said that, there was also nothing overly noteworth…

Love the people - love the food- $30 for an omelette is utterly rediculous- I dont go any longer post covid- in a state like California- you can find enough local supply to keep your costs in line? M…

Love the people - love the food- $30 for an omelette is utterly rediculous- I dont go any longer post covid- in a state like California- you can find enough local supply to keep your costs in line?…

Dee Smart

My husband and I went here on a whim, the reviews were good and the food looked good so we gave it a try. Huge mistake. Firstly, I got chocolate milk, found fruit flies scattered in it. I did get another milk fully comped but it turned me right off. Secondly, the food. For its value, it's horrible food. We paid just about $60 USD for two meals, and they collectively sucked. I ordered the eggs Benedict, my husband got the Ahi Tuna Benedict. The hollandaise sauce was pretty much just mustard and mayonnaise. The potatoes were nearly raw, and the flavours were just all around lacking and quite gross for the amount we paid. Our server was kind and sweet, but yeah. Please save your money. This place is NOT worth it.