The Walnut Avenue Cafe

The Walnut Avenue Cafe Good food, friendly people, and a cozy atmosphere. Since 1994 the Walnut Avenue Cafe has been a local favorite for Breakfast, Lunch and Weekend Brunch.
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Serving Santa Cruz since 1993, Walnut Avenue Cafe is your go-to neighborhood spot for tasty breakfast, lunch, fresh coffee and laidback brunch vibes in downtown Santa Cruz. 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-restauran

t 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."

Thank you to Explore California for the recognition, and thank you to everyone who has joined us for breakfast, lunch, b...
06/17/2026

Thank you to Explore California for the recognition, and thank you to everyone who has joined us for breakfast, lunch, brunch, coffee, and countless memories over the years.

A huge thank you to Explore California for including Walnut Avenue Cafe on this list, and an even bigger thank you to ou...
06/17/2026

A huge thank you to Explore California for including Walnut Avenue Cafe on this list, and an even bigger thank you to our amazing customers, dedicated staff, and the Santa Cruz community for supporting us over the years. ❤️☕🥞

California’s food scene earns its reputation one plate at a time, especially when fresh ingredients and bold local flavor do the heavy lifting.

Treat the amazing moms, grandmas, tias, and mother figures in your life to a brunch they’ll actually want this Sunday
05/07/2026

Treat the amazing moms, grandmas, tias, and mother figures in your life to a brunch they’ll actually want this Sunday

Treat the amazing moms, grandmas, tias, and mother figures in your life to a brunch they’ll actually want this Sunday. ...
05/07/2026

Treat the amazing moms, grandmas, tias, and mother figures in your life to a brunch they’ll actually want this Sunday.

01/20/2026
01/20/2026

Due to equipment maintenance, we will be closing at 1:00pm today. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and we hope to see you tomorrow.

Breakfast is ON at the Walnut 🍳☕️Come hungry.
01/08/2026

Breakfast is ON at the Walnut 🍳☕️
Come hungry.

Jamison Newlander—one of the legendary Frog Brothers from The Lost Boys—took a break from vampire hunting in Santa Cruz ...
06/14/2025

Jamison Newlander—one of the legendary Frog Brothers from The Lost Boys—took a break from vampire hunting in Santa Cruz to fuel up at Walnut Avenue Cafe. Even vampire slayers need brunch!







Jamison Newlander—one of the legendary Frog Brothers from The Lost Boys—took a break from vampire hunting in Santa Cruz ...
06/14/2025

Jamison Newlander—one of the legendary Frog Brothers from The Lost Boys—took a break from vampire hunting in Santa Cruz to fuel up at Walnut Avenue Cafe. Even vampire slayers need brunch!





A huge THANK YOU to our amazing Santa Cruz community - your support means the world to us. Whether you’ve been with us f...
04/09/2025

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing Santa Cruz community - your support means the world to us. Whether you’ve been with us for years or just stopped by for the first time, we’re grateful for every visit, every smile, and every vote.



Address

106 Walnut Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA
95060

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3pm
Tuesday 8am - 3pm
Wednesday 8am - 3pm
Thursday 8am - 3pm
Friday 8am - 3pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm
Sunday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+18314572307

Website

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