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Welcome to Beach Street Cafe

"Beach Street Cafe, a charming American Breakfast & Brunch spot in Santa Cruz, offers a delightful dining experience. Known for their delicious Clam Chowder with a hint of sherry, flavorful Chef's Salad, and comforting Turkey Sandwich. The cozy cafe, conveniently located near the boardwalk, exudes a welcoming atmosphere. Customers praise the friendly staff, varied menu, and generous portion sizes. Whether you're craving a hearty breakfast or a satisfying lunch, Beach Street Cafe is the perfect destination for a memorable meal by the beach."

LOCATIONS
  • Beach Street Cafe
    399 Beach St Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    399 Beach St Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Hotline: (831) 426-7621

Welcome to Beach Street Cafe, a charming American breakfast and brunch spot located at 399 Beach St in Santa Cruz, CA. This cozy cafe offers a variety of options for diners, including delivery, takeout, and reservations. With many vegetarian choices on the menu, Beach Street Cafe ensures that all guests are catered to. The cafe is wheelchair accessible, accepts credit cards and Apple Pay, and provides a casual dining experience with moderate noise levels, making it suitable for families and kids.

One of the standout items on the menu is Beach Street's Clam Chowder, known for its generous portion and a splash of sherry that adds a unique flavor profile. The soup and salad options are also popular, with offerings like Shrimp Louie and Chef's Salad to tantalize your taste buds.

For sandwich lovers, the cafe serves up both cold and hot options, including classic favorites like Turkey, Ham, and Grilled Rueben. The hot sandwiches, like the Patty Melt and Grilled Ham and Cheese, are sure to satisfy any craving.

Customer reviews rave about the friendly staff and delicious food at Beach Street Cafe. Patrons enjoy the quaint atmosphere and quality dishes, with highlights such as the Pesto Chicken Sandwich, pancakes, and chorizo breakfast burrito receiving high praise.

If you find yourself near the Santa Cruz boardwalk, Beach Street Cafe is a must-visit for a satisfying meal in a convenient location. Whether you're stopping by for breakfast or brunch, this cafe offers a delightful dining experience that will leave you coming back for more.

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Tony B.
Tony B.

This is a great breakfast spot located across the street from the north end of the Board Walk. There is a sign-in board outside the door and the wait really depends on how quickly customers eat LOL The staff is very friendly and our waiter was knowledgeable of the menu. The place is pretty busy so if you like to linger after your meal this is not the place for you because there is a line to get in. My Son had the Salmon Scramble w/ sour cream & breakfast potatos & I had the French Toast Combo w/ bacon & egg. Both meals came out quickly and were delicious!!! I highly recommend, this is a perfect beach town breakfast cafe :)

L C.
L C.

Great food and great people! The cafe is such an amazing quaint little local cafe, and the close location to the boardwalk provides a nice break from the greasy overpriced food that is in that area. I ordered the pesto chicken sandwich as a recommendation from our waiter, and it was so good! Not too greasy or dry, and it's incredibly flavorful. The pesto sauce was so good and would have definitely liked just a little bit more on each bite. The bread was fresh and perfectly soft and toasted, and the veggies inside the sandwich were fresh and crisp. The chicken was a little bit dry on its own, but when it was inside the sandwich you really couldn't tell. Finally the portion sizes were perfect. Not too big or too small. My friends ordered the inlets (breakfast is served all day) and the Ruben sandwich, and every bite was eaten on the plate. And the staff.... Where to begin! Every person in the restaurant was amazing! They provided great menu recommendations, and interesting facts about the decor of the cafe. They were always right there to check on us, and our water glasses never got below half empty. This is such a good place to stop at if you are at the boardwalk and want better quality food and pricing (as the restaurant is right across the street), or if your just in the area and looking for a good meal.

Wendy C.
Wendy C.

Small cafe located right across the boardwalk, but had a decent seating area. Wasn't really busy on a Friday afternoon with many tables open. If you can bring *cash* since a 3% charge is applied to credit cards Pancakes were light and fluffy, but the stack is deceiving eating it at once. The chorizo breakfast burrito was pretty big and filling. The salsa was thinly diced and paired well with it. Was a tasty burrito but more minimal fillings with just eggs, potato, cheese and chorizo and a bit on the pricier side at $16. Most dishes seemed to be priced more given its location.

Thomas C.
Thomas C.

Little spot with big flavor. This is the second time I've been here. This restaurant has been here for years. It's located in a very convenient location if you are staying or visiting the Santa Cruz boardwalk. I ordered the 3 egg breakfast that comes with country potatoes and I added sausage as well, also includes a muffin. . This is a simple breakfast but it's the little differences that make places stand out from each other. And this is one of those. The potatoes were delicious. Excellent flavor. The house muffin is just incredible. So good. We also got the Denver omelet. The omelet size is huge. But was made with care that stands out. Again this was a simple dish but still very good. Since the inside is small I could see this place getting packed very quickly. The service was good. You can see the boardwalk from inside the restaurant so it's in a very cool location. I highly recommend giving it a chance if in the area and looking for breakfast or lunch. You won't be disappointed.