The Walnut Avenue Cafe

Since 1994 the Walnut Avenue Cafe has been a local favorite for Breakfast, Lunch and Weekend Brunch. We feature great food in a relaxed, casual environment in Downtown Santa Cruz. We hope you will join us soon.

San Francisco Examiner
"In downtown visit the Walnut Avenue Cafe, a very busy, very friendly-and very yummy-restaurant that serves without doubt the best breakfast in town"

Sunset Magazine
"City's best Breakfast"

Santa Cruz Good Times
"Walnut Avenue Cafe specializes in warm swift service, excellent espresso drinks and well-endowed plates of freshly-made, classic American breakfast....Friendly service rules at Walnut Avenue Cafe and our beautiful plates were served with a smile....... "Waffles, pancakes, eggs and more, Walnut Avenue Cafe packs them in with friendly service and bountiful portions."