The Walnut Avenue Cafe

Breakfast restaurant · Downtown

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"Parents of teenagers headed to college are already familiar with this cafe, as it seems to always have a few families on their way in or out of the city enjoying diner coffee and an omelet. This downtown restaurant does breakfast and lunch like no one’s business and is still cranking out hits after almost 30 years in business. The vegan scrambles are worth a try." - Dianne de Guzman, Paolo Bicchieri, Garrick Ramirez

The 14 Best Places to Eat and Drink in Santa Cruz

106 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Get directions

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