Java Junction has been serving Santa Cruz fresh coffee, juices and tasty goodies for years. This family owned store is now in its second location. With open-air patio and free-trade ingredients, Java Junction will leave you feeling good. This cafe is located in Gateway Plaza, with lots of shopping available.
Gabriella Café opened for business in 1992, and has been popular right from its start. The cozy dining room and charming outdoor dining area -- cleverly created from the wide cobble-stoned space between the café and the neighboring building — both provide an intimate and romantic setting to enjoy Gabriella's freshly made dishes. Using fresh ingredients and including organic produce, the menu features such dishes as house-made charcuterie, spring vegetable risotto, grilled marinaded quail and pan-roasted yellow tail.
The Beach Street Cafe is warm, friendly and a great spot for low-key dining. With walls covered in an array of Maxfield Parrish art and a super-friendly staff, this is the place to get out of the hub-bub of beach activities and relax for a bit. Brunch specials as well classic favorites will keep everyone well fed. Champagne brunch is served every day.
The Harbor Cafe has been serving Santa Cruzan delicious food — including its signature omelets — for 50 years.
Current owners, Max Corwin and Daniel Voskoboynikov, took over the helm in 2006 and added biodegradable to-go containers, composting and a garden where they produce honey dew melons, cantaloupe, tomatoes, lemons and limes. They are proud to support other local businesses.
Enjoy a bite inside or in their lovely garden setting. Among the tasty choices you'll find that the menu boasts eggs benedict, burgers, tacos and homemade apple cake.
Banking on the most important meal of the day, Walnut Cafe has been serving breakfast foods, rivaling some homecooking, since 1994. Voted Best Breakfast in Town, Walnut offers a wide menu of favorites including chilaquiles, scrambles and their crowd favorite, Eggs Benedict. Even with their large seating space, including outdoor seating if man's best friend decides to come along for the ride, most customers will still find themselves having a slight wait.
