Cadillac Cafe

We loved Cadillac Cafe and will definitely be back! They have Mexican breakfast items, mimosas and HUGE micheladas, a solid tuna melt and clam chowder, onion rings, great service, and are open until 3 pm! All that equals IDEAL BRUNCH PLACE!!! I have a rule when I'm on the coast: If there's clam chowder on the menu, we order a cup. This one was very good. Everything--the clams, potatoes--was diced very finely, which was different, but not in a bad way. I think it made everything more evenly distributed. I don't miss the huge chunks of potatoes you find in some clam chowders, but I do miss the whole clams. Not sure what that red spice is (paprika, tajin)? It was seasoned well and not salty. Best part: Only $3.50 a cup! Phil's in Castroville still has the best clam chowder IMO, but this one made it high on the list!

Service was fast, accurate and very pleasant. Food was tasty, hot and quickly served. A lot of great food options on the menu.

Road trip. Early morning cravings for home style comfort foods. And Cadillac Cafe delivered. Has whistle stop cafe vibe and menu. I woke up a big foggy so needed to start out with a coffee and their coffee was superb. Ordered the corned beef hash part because It sounded good but also because I believe that this dish is a good indicator or the authenticity and quality of the kitchen. It was delicious and immense portions so much that I was able to share. Also came with. Pancake 🥞 which I was craving so an added bonus. I do plan to return to the area and look forward to trying other menu items. Highly recommend. And start with coffee.

This place is a cultural as well as a culinary experience. Everything from the food to the service had a strong 1950's diner feel / spin to it. Felt like I was family, at my aunt and uncles house. They actually enjoyed having my relatively quiet, well behaved children there. (We opted to sit on the patio to avoid possibly irritating the customers inside) The first time I ate here by myself, was no different. The food is EXCELLENT. The Ruben is better than most. The chilequile's were surprisingly delicious (had a 50's style spin to it that was actually pleasant)

Total Score: 8.55 Bathroom: 4.75/5 Very clean and tidy. Also was occupied by the California map. Customer Service: 5/5 Super friendly and had friendly conversations. Also even gave me a free sample of the hollandaise sauce. Refilled waters without asking too. Ambiance: 4/5 Cadillacs and baby photos. Lots to look at and gives Route 66 vibes Food: 4.5/5 Food was awesome! Hash browns was of perfect crispness. Furthermore, the eggs Benedict’s was delicious. One complaint was ham was a bit out of texture and the eggs were not as runny. Wow: 0.5/1 Very friendly service and awesome food. Total Score = BR + CS + 2*AM + 5*FOOD + WOW

The red sauce chilaquiles with mixed scrambled eggs were delicious. Best chilaquiles I have tasted along with their house potatoes. The black coffee was good too. Place was busy and it’s a little small for seating but they make it work. Waiters were very friendly. I would be back for sure.

Local diner, average food, hard chairs. Place was full and waitress was awesome, very attentive. Has 2 outdoor patios. Dogs are allowed. Friendly place.

I haven’t eaten here yet, but it looks like a really cool spot very rustic and country decent prices and the food looks good with good portions. It’s a nice area with a bunch of other shops and a nice coffee shop close by

Big menu, solid breakfast. Can't go wrong but the skillet took the cake here I think. Staff was very friendly and it's a cute little spot. Great for some brunch!

We were in the area visiting and looked up on yelp & found this cafe. Located in a middle of a very small town on the corner. Blink and you will miss it. Small cafe with plenty of parking. Upon entering immediately greeted and seated. Ordered breakfast and received food fresh, hot. Food delicious except potatoes are in chunks and a tad hard. We did ask for well done but still receive tad uncooked potatoes. Recommend smaller pieces to complete cooking. Salsa homemade was delicious including refried beans. No internet service. No cell service in this area. Customer service was very good. Friendly staff. Highly recommend.

Great out of the way place. Friendly staff and great food. Great diner atmosphere! Definitely recommend!

This is a busy little spot just outside of town. Parking can seem a bit daunting but there's plenty behind the building off of Corralitos Road. Their food and service is great; lots to select from. I'm all about their Machaca and eggs burrito!!! People visiting Santa Cruz: take a drive out here, you'll be happy you did and the historic downtown Watsonville and the farmland that's been maintaining this area for hundreds of years by the hard working people that live here!

This was a perfect little café just as I would expect. There was good service start to finish, we did not have to wait for coffee and we did not have to wait for the check and we were not rushed. Great menu and it was cooked to perfection and again little waiting. If you want a cute little place with good atmosphere, this is it.

We loved Cadillac Cafe and will definitely be back! They have Mexican breakfast items, mimosas and HUGE micheladas, a solid tuna melt and clam chowder, onion rings, great service, and are open until 3 pm! All that equals IDEAL BRUNCH PLACE!!! I have a rule when I'm on the coast: If there's clam chowder on the menu, we order a cup. This one was very good. Everything--the clams, potatoes--was diced very finely, which was different, but not in a bad way. I think it made everything more evenly distributed. I don't miss the huge chunks of potatoes you find in some clam chowders, but I do miss the whole clams. Not sure what that red spice is (paprika, tajin)? It was seasoned well and not salty. Best part: Only $3.50 a cup! Phil's in Castroville still has the best clam chowder IMO, but this one made it high on the list!

Small spot but delicious breakfast, great service and a good local vibe with 50's decor on walls. Corn beef is real chunky tender corn beef. Accommodates my special request for sweet potatoes vs. white potatoes. Beans good. Chilaquiles really good. Breakfast burrito big and yummy. We'll be back!

I had breakfast at this place recently and I just loved it. The service was nice, everyone was welcoming and friendly. I ordered a special omelette, which came with mushrooms, pineapple and guacamole. It tasted pretty good and I also loved their hash browns. The place is small, I think that's why the wait time is a little bit longer. However it was worth it. Parking wasn't hard to find but it can be a little bit harder depending of the day and time. Can't wait to try more of their menu.

Great service great food, we had an excellent experience here. Fast friendly service and they do a good amount of to go business, so this is an option if you want to pick up something. Enjoyed the chorizo scramble and my friend is vegan, so loved the tofu scramble customized with veggies. Nice strong coffee, lots of hot sauce options on the table. Not too expensive and generous portions. Worth a stop if you're in the Watsonville area.

breakfast omelette was delicious! came with potatoes and fruit. friendly staff. environment was lively. no complaints.

Best huevos rancheros my wife and I have had in several years! They were very friendly to our kids. Food was fast.

Best patty melt I had in a very long time and the rest of the family enjoyed their meals as well: Chicken Fried Steak, Chilaquiles, and an omelette. The onion rings looked amazing, too - will need to return to try those.

I haven't been here in 6 years, it's an under new ownership. The waitress came over right away and took our drink order. She was very pleasant and brought our drinks quickly. The restaurant was very full, but the had a full staff. I ordered chicken club sandwich and curly fries. It was an interesting sandwich, they used chicken patties, 3 slices of bread, American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, bacon. Not the best quality club I've had, it was an interesting combination. But it's a very busy place, great staff. The restaurant looks like a 50's themed, it looks clean. It's a great location at the 5 mile house in Corralitos. Even though my sandwich wasn't the greatest I want to come back and try breakfast, it's so busy and people we're enjoying themselves. They do have outdoor seating.

Great people, great food. We're addicted to their tuna salad, a delicious assortment of fresh ingredients, consistently excellent. As my wife would say, "To die for". But hey, we've only been doing this for a couple of decades.

The red sauce chilaquiles with mixed scrambled eggs were delicious. Best chilaquiles I have tasted along with their house potatoes. The black coffee was good too. Place was busy and it's a little small for seating but they make it work. Waiters were very friendly. The cafe was clean and well kept. I would be back for sure.

Great place for breakfast, brunch or lunch in the South Santa Cruz, Corralitos and Watsonville area. Just about a 15 minute drive from the Aptos and Seascape, this is a nice sized cafe with a friendly vibe and great service. Plenty of seating indoor and pet friendly outdoor areas, including a couple of covered patio sections. First time here we tried... * Reuben Sandwich -- House made corned beef and sauerkraut on rye was so good! Rye was perfectly grilled. Really tasty. Choice of fruit salad, French fries, curly fries or onion rings. Curly fries are good here. (Onions rings also look popular here.) * Baja Omelet -- Omelet was decent, but not super fluffy. Mild Green Salsa was the highlight. Served with choice of pancakes (2) or hash browns, and toast or fresh fruit. We ordered the pancakes was our carb indulgence, and our server (owner?) Hector was nice enough to offer extra avocado as another option instead of toast or fruit. Lots of other good options on the menu including a variety of Mexican specialties (nachos, burritos, quesadillas, tacos, tostada, huevos, chilaquilles), sandwiches and melts salads, scrambles, Benedict's, skillets, waffles, French toast, fish and chips,...Portions here are huge! Great value. We will be back.

I wish I had photos to share of the food I've enjoyed from here! But everything is so good it's gone before I can capture it! it's a small place but the service is top notch! The last few times we've ordered food for pick up. And the to go quality and service it just as good as sitting on their little patio! The breakfast burritos are *chefs kiss* they are simple and customizable. Fresh and non greasy! And very filling!! Don't forget to ask for extra of their homemade salsa!! Check this place out if you happen to be in the area! It won't disappoint

Great food and wonderful service. This was my first time here and I'll definitely be back! I met a friend for breakfast on a Sunday morning, so there was a little bit of a wait, but no more than 20 minutes. I had the veggie scramble and my friend had the hue is divorciados and both were great. Everything was fresh and delicious and our waiter was very friendly and checked with us several times to make sure everything was okay.

Honestly all the rave reviews I have heard about this place are true. 10/10, we were all very happy and full when we finished our breakfast. I ordered huevos rancheros, and I haven't ordered that ever before. All the food was very fresh. The pancakes are so fluffy and delicious with butter. However, the menu did a wonderful job describing how appetizing it tastes. Props to whoever wrote the menu because everything sounds delicious. The food was hot and fresh. The service was amazing, and the wait wasn't too long considering it was New Year's day. The atmosphere was very clean and cozy. I like how they have the outside seating too. I would recommend that on a nice sunny day. I would definitely return again and recommend it to others looking for a bite to eat/ nice hot meal.

We have been going to Cadillac Cafe for years and I don't know why I've waited this long to give them a review? Hands down, the best breakfast burritos in the entire area. They are huge, stuffed to the brim and full of flavor. Pair them with some of their red salsa and you've got yourself a damn good breakfast! We live just down the road, so most of the time we order ours to go, but it is nice to go and grab a table now and then. Great atmosphere, fantastic service and yummy food make for a winning combo! If you haven't gone in yet, please do, you won't be disappointed.

Definitely coming back, First time here and the food was amazing, prices were decent and affordable!! The service was super quick and waiter was super nice!!

Found this café on yelp. Be prepared to wait during the weekend. The food was ok. The chorizo burrito seem to have more of a potato fill than anything. If I came back, I definitely would not order it again. The nachos were pretty good. What turned us off about this location was the amount of flies buzzing around. Definitely took away from our experience. We where seated near the back doors, which entered their patio. While there we saw a couple of dogs in the restaurant, a couple of bunnies with patrons and felt as if we were in a pet shop. If your in the area stop by the community shop, they offer some light snacks and the nursery across the street should not be missed.

Food was good as well as service. More than I expected. Came several years ago and wasn't happy with breakfast. Today was much better.

We had the most amazing time here. We were staying at Seascapes Resort (just bought a beachhouse there for my wife). Woke up and drove 9 minutes to Cadillac Cafe. On the way we passed by a lot of horse ranches. Lovely drive. Parking was very easy. We were greeted warmly by Hector the owner. We felt like we were part of his extended family. We ate California Omelette ( with the best salsa ever ). 10/10 TIP - Order some extra salsa (free) to pour over the last bite you will not regret it . Salsa is made by Hector himself. My College son ordered the San Francisco Omelette with Pancakes and Hash-brown 10/10 We will come here again for sure. My boys loved the ambiance.

Everything is great and large portions! Staff goes over and above to serve you! My husband's favorite are the biscuits & gravy ! Barb G.

The food is always great ! My favorite is the steak al la ranchers skillet, hubby usually goes with the machaca . Service is friendly and welcoming , fast too ! Ambience is cozy for those winter mornings and refreshing on those summer afternoons ! Our go to spot on the weekends , because it's just that good .

Fast and friendly service Sizable portions Basic breakfast options (absolutely nothing that you can't find in every single other breakfast restaurant). but they are prepared well.

Food was amazing! I had the Monterey scramble and it came with the most delicious salsa fresca and home fries. Big portions as well! Staff are all lovely.

Solid breakfast with nice atmosphere and good service. The breakfast was pretty run of the mill classic diner style, but we enjoyed the dishes we tried.

Was Here About 2 Months Ago And Didn't Get Cell Service At This Place Was A Dead Zone..!! But They We're Very Accommodating, Food Was Excellent We We're Buying A New Truck And We're Recommended By The Salesman At Watsonville GMC Said His Buddy Owned It...!! The Ambiance Was Nice And Quaint, Pet Friendly We Had Our SANCHITO With Us And He Was Well Received As We're We. If You Ever Get A Chance To Stop By The Cadillac Cafe I Highly Recommend It...!!! You Won't Regret It.

Just had to come back to the cafe on this trip. I love the kitchy decor and of course the Cadi on the rooftop. We were greeted by the owner with a big smile and then seated out on one of the two small patios surrounding the cafe. The menu is chock full of the basics with a couple added menu items that will keep you interested. The food is good and the service is great. I love supporting family owned establishments!

breakfast is delicious. We had good service too. will diffently return to try their lunch menu.

My Cheeseburger was so delicious, the onion rings ! Wow ! And I ended up getting it go. My mistake, get there at least 20 minutes before closing. I need, Another one of those burgers like tomorrow! But actually, Monday is not an option, So Tuesday! The staff was kind and very accommodating. I will be back .

Best breakfast burritos in town!!! I order them for the team at work and they love them!

What a special place to have breakfast and a great stop on a small local adventure! The drive to Freedom, the friendly and (very!) small town vibe, and the food and service were excellent, making it a fun AM trip/date and maybe a good start to a day wine tasting locally. I would suggest stopping at Sunset Beach on the way. We ordered the Moss Landing omelette, eggs, bacon. potatoes, coffee, and orange juice, Our order came out really quickly and the serivce was friendly and efficient.

Good pancakes and good service. The ambience is cozy with car themed decorations on the wall. The place is clean as well.

Always great service and food. We live right down the street and this is our go to for mostly breakfast. We also do lunch here every once in a while. Their portions are very generous, prices are reasonable and everyone who works there is very friendly with a warm welcome. Try the Chicken Sandwich with curly fries for lunch, it's huge and even "splittable". The restaurant is a quaint little place right at the four corners in Corralitos. There's usually a wait for Sunday breakfast but it's definitely worth it!

I discovered a hidden gem. Stopped there for breakfast while waiting for my car to be serviced at nearby Woody's garage. Fast and friendly service. Excellent food. A very pleasant discovery.

Had the Ruben sandwich for lunch with fries the corned beef was house made & delicious. The restaurant was very busy due to being on a Saturday afternoon. Once inside service was superb very friendly atmosphere will definitely return!!

Great service, friendly people. They do serve you alot of food and they keep your beverage constantly filled.

Pretty solid breakfast. Great atmosphere, very friendly staff and customers. Food comes out quick and is seasoned well.

One of my up there favorite places to eat. The food is consistently delicious. I'm partial to the corned beef hash but their other dishes never disappoint me at all. It's a cute little reminder of when life was more simple. Excellent service and friendly staff as well. I've been there enough times to get to it in my sleep. That's how much I love this place.

I used to work here in high school about 18 years ago. I'd come in at noon and wash all of the morning's dishes and lunch's dishes for $20 and a meal. Those burgers were so tasty that it felt like a good deal to me! Their breakfast burritos were sooooo good back then too. Well, after a good while, Cadillac is firing again! Had lunch there the other day and it was great. The family running it was also very nice and super on top of it and working really well together. I had a burger and it was a little different than when Johnny used to make them, it was damned delicious nonetheless. Someone sitting next to me got the seafood platter and it looked absolutely beautiful and I heard it tasted even better than it looked. Glad to see someone keeping the Caddy alive and thriving!

Breakfast this morning was fantastic. Staff is friendly and welcoming. Food was next level. We had the chilaquiles, chicken fried steak, and a scramble. Can't wait to return.

Bf and I really like it here. Our server is very good and although busy service is fast. I've tried 3 different things from the menus and I enjoyed all of them

Honestly this place has the best biscuits and gravy in the county. Let me digress for a moment. I base my biscuits and gravy after what my grandma who was from Oklahoma made. If a Southern can't make good biscuits and gravy then no one can but Cadillac Cafe make the best in the area. I've tried all the breakfast joints in the area to get some good biscuits and gravy but all come up short. Either it's all butter based, which is too rich or all meat based which is too savory. Finding the perfect balance is hard to do but this place has found it. The service is friendly and fast. The food come out hot unlike other places that let it sit because they are too busy or don't cook the entire order in time. This place does it right. Honestly, I won't go beyond the biscuits and gravy breakfast with eggs. No need to ruin a good thing.

Ordered the ranch burger and it was huge. Big portions on all meals and satisfying will come back to try more of their menu. Chicken club is good too but the American cheese is the orange Kraft kind so it kind of threw off the whole sandwich.

Stopped in and we were seated right away outdoors, it was nice. The staff was very nice and quick but not in a rush. Food was great. When in the area this will be our go to. Check it out.

This hidden gem is SO GOOD! The friendliest staff, best food, good prices & portions, & the food comes out within 5 minutes every time. Can't say enough good things about this business!