Steamer Lane Supply

What a delightful surprise we stumbled on when we went to go use the bathrooms. On the other side of the bathrooms is this wonderful Cafe. I checked the reviews and they were high so we decided to give it a try. We enjoyed the Cod Sandwich, one of the bowls, a burrito and one of the dilla's. All the food was delicious and fresh and homemade. There's no dining inside. They have several picnic tables sitting outside the restaurant with a fantastic view of the ocean. They are very dog friendly. There is gluten free and vegan options. Wheelchair accessible as well.

Turkey sandwich that tastes amazing for $9? Heck yeah! They had something for my whole family to choose from. Their baked goods are also from local bakeries, fresh daily, legit. Right by the ocean? You’d expect tourist prices but it’s honestly affordable and really good. 10/10 Please wipe your own tables and leave your area clean once you’re done for others to enjoy. They provide the towel and spray bottle at each table.

Nice location right by the Santa Cruz Lighthouse! We came to grab a drink after looking at the otters by the shore. I got a matcha… don’t really know how they could call it a matcha 😭 quite odd tasting. The coffee alright. We liked the seating outside through, our server was polite and the shop was quite pretty.

Traveling through and wanted to spend an afternoon by the sea. This spot was perfect. Food is fresh and delicious. Had the poke bowl and will be dreaming about it. So good! Was able to enjoy lunch, painted some watercolors and watched the local surfers. 🏄🏽‍♀️ highly recommend.

This is a very nice food stand! Very convenient spot to go to for people who are hungry and thirsty after a long stay in the state beach. They also have an outdoor area where people can dine. This place has all sorts of foods. They have these things calls Dillas, which is like smashed burrito or a quesadilla and burrito mash-up. So I decided to try one of them and have to say…it’s very good! Kinda hoping that they will slice mines into pieces haha. But it’s a burrito at the same. So it wouldn’t really make sense if they do lol I also like how the staff is only letting certain people come in to order depending on the party size. It could be because it’s very small inside and things can be crowded if people try to come in and especially come out. Again, very good spot if people want a craving after a long stay here!

After a walk along the coast watching waves and surfers, smelling the salt air, it was time for lunch. This little place is friendly, clean, and the food is fresh. I had the salmon poke bowl. It was delicious and hit the spot curbing my hunger. And the price is right, with a canned juice it was under $20. Not bad for a beautiful day in Santa Cruz.

Nice eatery a stones throw from Lighthouse Point in Santa Cruz. You order your food and wait outside for your name to be called. Picnic benches under the trees. The food is fair but limited. The main convenience is that it's the only place in that general vicinity to eat. The clientele was a mix of tourists, locals, and surfers. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat there again but in a pinch it put food in our bellies before heading home from the coast. I wish them all the best.

EDIT (8 months later) MY DUDES YOU REALLY REALLY NEED TO FIX THE FACT THAT YOU DONT show up on google maps when you click on “restaurants”. You guys are gold and the tourists will never find you. I will try to report to google but… it’s lost revenue my dudes. ————— NOTE: your establishment doesn’t show up on Google maps when you search for food or restaurants!!! I think it’s blue like a part of the park or something. —-—— If you haven't had some food here, you HAVE to try it. What a gem to have at a state beach! Fantastic coffee. Pork sandwich -- 100% (the rolls are so tasty, but I would switch to a hard bread like is often done with bahn mi just because of the wetness of the ingredients). Smashburger - a true winner (personally I would substitute a savory sauce or aioli for the mayo/mustard, and I would maybe marinate the cabbage as well). The only disappointment was a tuna poke bowl. It was mostly raw cabbage (again, I would marinate that, otherwise it's like eating straw), with 3 teeny pieces of fish, in a tiny bowl and I was left STARVING. Needs more seaweed, more cucumber with that delicious dressing.... this particular dish just paled in comparison to the giant bowl with great ingredients that you get the poke place downtown. Keep up the good work! What a treasure!!!

We passed this on our walking tour of Santa Cruz. They offer refreshments and fun eats along with some sophisticated items also. We grabbed a couple of drinks, but I would definitely come back for to try the food. Please come and create your own adventure.

After a beautiful trail hike along the Santa Cruz coast, we needed a much-needed lunch stop, and a friend recommended Steamers Supply. There was a line when we arrived, but it moved quickly. The space is small with only outdoor seating, but the weather was perfect, so it worked out great. I really appreciated how many gluten-free options they offered. I decided to try a variety of tacos -- the Carnitas, the Fish, and the Breakfast taco -- along with a Fresca beverage and two gluten-free cookies. You can definitely tell they make their own corn tortillas, which made the tacos taste fresh. The Breakfast taco was my favorite by far -- so flavorful. The fish taco was good but could've used a little more seasoning, and the Carnitas taco was just okay. The gluten-free cookies were surprisingly good and tasted pretty fresh. Overall, it's a great little spot to grab something quick, especially if you're already out walking along the coast. I'd definitely stop by again for a casual, fresh lunch.

Enjoyed the breakfast burrito while watching some surfers in the morning and order the apple cinnamon loaf slice and the blueberry lemon muffin to go. The breakfast burrito is great if you like chorizo, which I do. I did need some sauce (I did chipotle, my partner did hot sauce) to carry the burrito. Maybe because the cheese was very sharp and kind of took away the flavor of the rest of the ingredients. The apple cinnamon loaf slice was not warm and honestly needed to be. We could not taste sweetness of the apple and cinnamon either so it was underwhelming. The blueberry lemon muffin was amazing fresh! The muffin top was the best part. I did save the bottom half for the next day and the typical blueberry sourness didn't carry through, which was surprising. There are benches to eat at there, but in the morning it was very sweet so that's why we ate the burritos elsewhere.

Great lunch spot while out in Santa Cruz! Came here on a Sunday around 11:30 am waited 30 min to order. I've had this spot bookmarked for awhile but I haven't been to Santa Cruz in a few years so never got around to trying it. Their fish tacos are yummy and fresh and the poke bowl is a nice snack! One thing to note, the poke bowl is very small, maybe the size of a shave ice bowl but the fish is super fresh and the marinade they use is nice. Got the daily muffins - mixed berry and also tried their raised glaze donut. Outdoor seating, dog friendly, and service is quick once you order.

Great lunch stop after a walk along West Cliff. I stopped by Steamer Lane Supply in Santa Cruz and had a really satisfying meal. The carnitas taco was the standout--tender, flavorful pork with a nice balance of richness and seasoning, wrapped in a fresh tortilla. I also tried the pozole verde, which was comforting and full of flavor, with a bright tomatillo-based broth that felt hearty without being heavy. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared.

So delicious. Located in a primo spot across from the lighthouse this walk up and order place has been excel many times. Very confident. I've had many different items the burgers, the 'Dillas the bowls the drinks. Never disappointed. Fresh and unique flavors.

Quick trip to Santa Cruz and had to stop at one of our faves. The breakfast sandwich is our fave and we add bacon. While you wait you have a perfect spot to get some much needed Vitamin Sea and just take in the beautiful view. recommend as we've had quite a few of the menu items and they've all tasted delicious. Once you place your order they will either provide a little buzzer or simply call out your name. Pick-up is super simple and ample seating.

This is a very nice food stand! Very convenient spot to go to for people who are hungry and thirsty after a long stay in the state beach. They also have an outdoor area where people can dine. This place has all sorts of foods. They have these things calls Dillas, which is like smashed burrito or a quesadilla and burrito mash-up. So I decided to try one of them and have to say...it's very good! Kinda hoping that they will slice mines into pieces haha. But it's a burrito at the same. So it wouldn't really make sense if they do lol I also like how the staff is only letting certain people come in to order depending on the party size. It could be because it's very small inside and things can be crowded if people try to come in and especially come out. Again, very good spot if people want a craving after a long stay here!

I've had this spot bookmarked since forever and finally went the other day after taking our dog to It's Beach. This is the perfect spot to head after the beach since there are both bathrooms and wash off stations right behind it, and plenty of picnic tables to sit outside and enjoy the view. (no indoor seating, bring layers!) Plenty of food options for a small shop/shack with sandwiches, quesadillas, and bowls. Lots of quesadilla options, I'll need to try the breakfast quesadilla next time, but my husband just raaaavvved about the chicken quesadilla which looked super juicy with shredded chicken, and a well-crisped tortilla. Oh what did I think about it? No one saved me a bite it was so popular! I had the salmon poke bowl- which was fine... except the rice it came with was a bit dry, and the poke portion was pretty small, so if you get this, I'd get something else as well and I normally have a smaller than average appetite I liked the fish tacos and felt like they had a good amount of textures/toppings, but my husband felt like it needed more flavor. Anyway, happy we finally stopped by and will come back again after our next beach outing!

Very good location, which makes it an ideal spot to grab something to eat while in the area. Since I was hungry, I was excited to grab something to eat. They have a lot of outdoor seating available and it was pretty busy with a line out the door. I ordered the Break-A-Dilla but I think the cashier misheard me and put in the Breakfast Burrito instead. I didn't realize this until after I paid, so I didn't want to cause any hassle. I took a few bites of the Breakfast Burrito and didn't enjoy it as much as I expected. Each consecutive bite tasted more and more bland. This was disappointing since I usually love breakfast burritos, so unfortunately, this place was a miss for me.

The.best.views. and one of our hidden gem spots to tuck away and take it all in..Steamer Lane Supply in Santa Cruz has delicious Dillas' as they call them, "toasty pressed burritos"...dare I say like a more gourmet Crunchwrap pocket of yummy goodness? I grabbed the Break-a-dilla which was loaded with everything you could ever want in a crunch - eggs, cheese, hash browns, salsa, queso fresco, and a bacon add-on. The hubby grabbed their hearty breakfast burrito and sneaking a bite, it was what you imagine eating pre/post surf..or just watchin' the surf in Santa Cruz. Solid. Packed with flavor and substance. Pure joy all around. I know breakfast burritos in SC are a dime a dozen, but when you find one that's just right, you have to share. Steamer Lane has only outdoor seating and a destination point no doubt. Friendly staff, great additional menu items like poke bowls, sandwiches, hot dogs, and delicious coffee. A perfect hub for grab-and-go, or sit and stay a while. We met a few other new parents on our breakfast trip, which was fun to have the opportunity to chat about all the things in such a stunning setting. For us this is a definite must when in the area ~ also fun fact, when sitting with your snack, you're right across the street from the world famous surf break "Steamer Lane", on West Cliff Drive.

This place blew my mind! Was expecting meh-ish keep the line moving type fare but this tiny little spot goes big with its menu and food! The simple and complex items were all straight chef-kiss! I think they make their own kimchee and pickles they're that skilled! And the staff were all so chill and friendly while being so efficient! Blew my mind. Definitely go here and walk west cliff.

Great amount of gluten free food. Had the fish taco! Amazing! An osprey sat on top of the building waiting for scraps. Eating is outside. The toilets are grim.

Great food. Awesome spot. Strongly recommend that chicken chipotle enchilada with brown rice. BUT ADD THE LOCAL CALIFORNIA HOT SAUCE TO IT it seals the deal. Would return it in the area

Easiest 5/5 of my life. The food is incredible and the staff is so nice. Not to mention the amazing view of the ocean being right there. If you're in Santa Cruz, this is a must.

Wow! I was surprised after eating here. This is a very small place that makes delicious food. You will have to wait in a line but it goes fast and is well worth the wait. There is something for everyone. The portions are large, fresh and delicious. There are picnic tables to eat at or find a bench by the waster. This is a must to eat at!

We come here to the beach all the time but have never tried this place. I saw all the great reviews for fish tacos so decided to try. The tortilla was nice and toasted, the cabbage slaw was good with nice salsa. Everything was delicious except for the star of the show ... the fish. The fish was dry and the texture and appearance resembled smoked fish. Definitely not fresh and was made days ago or recooked several times. I also got a puppy frittata which my pup seemed to enjoy.

Steamer lane Supply Cafe is a nice cafe located across from the Santa Cruz seashore. There are picnic tables right next to it, making it very convenient. Smash burgers, Sandwiches, 'dillas, a long menu. Be sure to come in November, the monarch butterflies should be in the trees behind this spot. Safety Pluses - Online menu, Delivery services available, online ordering. Food Review: Pork Bowl ($13.25 GF) was decent but not exceptional. Meat wasn't the freshest. Having been biking for hours, I slurped it down anyway. 7.5/10 Iced Matcha ($5.25) was pretty watered down. 7/10 Overall - Good Food - Good Decor - Good Service - Good Value - Very Good Would we come back - Maybe

It's a great grab and go place. They have fairly priced food and what we got tasted really good. Nothing mind blowing but super yummy and fresh nonetheless. I appreciate the care and quality that went into preparing the food, and definitely want to try more options in the future. A good place to eat if you are walking by or just finished a surf. Super family friendly and dog friendly. They even have dog treats at the counter. Plenty of outdoor seating so you can enjoy the absolutely stunning ocean view while you eat. Parking is a bit of an issue, but other than that things went smoothly as our food came out fairly quickly considering the long line at the time of our visit. Staff is super friendly and helpful. The inside ordering area is a little cramped, but if you can look around you'll find a good variety of ice cream, treats and drinks.

Nothing beats this location and flexibility of a to-go hot drink. I got a chai which was a bit weak -- well it was end of day. Despite a long line, the staff keep it moving so thumbs up!

We stopped by on a drizzly day not knowing exactly what to expect and were blown away by the food! We had a slaw dog (a delicious dog split lengthwise with a mustardy creamy slaw and potato chips on the side), the seafood chowder, and the cod-dilla, all of which were excellent. The people working there were all so friendly and helpful as well.

Good food, good location. Enjoyed the tacos and the kimchi rice, but the favorite was the breakfast sandwich w/ sausage patty

I shoot photos of the surfers at Steamer Lane regularly and eat here every time I visit. https://norsemanphotography.smugmug.com All the food is good but I especially like the 'dillas and the smashburger. Service is always friendly and quick. Highly recommended, especially after a day at the ocean!

Such a great spot for a quick but delicious meal with a view! The service was kind and the food was fresh and really affordably priced. There are some outdoor tables and you can also bring your food to eat near the water!

Enjoyed this quaint and popular eatery located across the street from the beach and lighthouse with outside dining only. The fish tacos were amazing ! We will be back when we visit Santa Cruz again.

Beautiful outdoor seating with ocean views under cypress trees, tasty food, good prices, and food served fast. This is a great brunch/lunch spot. We had veggie tacos, fish tacos, and quesadillas. Everything was delicious and just right. The quesadillas were fat with ingredients and grilled just right. The corn tortillas for the tacos were also good. You will need a fork for the tacos because they are filled to the brim and a little messy. They also have little baked egg cups, muffins, café drinks, and aqua frescas. It's a great casual California Coast cuisine spot. Free parking available in a couple of large public lots nearby.

A bit pricy, but to be expected for a highly touristy spot. Their fresh berry muffins are beyond amazing! Also tried their poke bowl which was pretty good, but small for the price. Fun and easy spot for a quick meal facing the ocean :)

Convenient & cute spot right by the coast in Santa Cruz, and it was pretty busy at lunch time on a weekday. A lot of outdoor seating. Service is okay, some of the waitresses were a little rude but nothing egregious. The reason I'm giving two stars is the tofu bowl had rice that was fully uncooked in some patches of the rice--it would alternate between rock solid grains and cooked grains, making it really difficult and unappetizing to eat. The tofu was also seasoned a bit blandly--overall the bowl was not worth the money ($14? I think?) and I had to add a decent amount of sriracha and soy sauce for it to taste okay. The matcha was pretty good though and I liked the cardamom spice. Overall, don't get the tofu bowl.

We stumbled upon this place on our recent trip to Santa Cruz. After exploring a little bit we were ready for some food and judging by the lines and Yelp rating we decided to give this place a try. There is a large outdoor picnic area with benches and tree trunks that makes it for a fun play area for the kids. Here is what we got: Fish tacos : 3/5 - the tacos were a bit disappointing as they lacked flavor Chicken leg plate: 5/5 - the chicken was perfectly confit. Nice and tender and perfectly seasoned. The slaw was quite good as well. Tuna sandwich: 5/5 - this sandwich was delicious. My 5 year old finished the whole sandwich. It has the right crunch from coleslaw & pickles and the tuna salad was very flavorful. Fries were delish and so were the chips :) Overall I would recommend this place esp if you have kids and prefer outdoor dining ;)

Don't miss the Nutella banana quesadilla situation. Delicious. Outdoor seating was lovely.

Second time walking by this spot. Don't let the line intimidate you. It moves quickly. Ordered Rock Codilla, ice turkish coffee, and cookie. Loved the Rock Codilla. Wish it had a little less sauce, but overall was great. Came out hot. Great dill flavor. The Turkish coffee had the perfect amount of cardamom. The drink was served in a paper cup, which quickly got soggy. I did not enjoy the cookie. It was very crumbly. The texture was gritty. Ended up throwing away 95% of the cookie. Dog friendly outdoor seating. Limited seating. Cashier offered dog treats at ordering. Nice spot to grab a bite after a coastal walk.

Always love this place. Yummy affordable bites while you enjoy the fresh air. Perfect for a little lunch date.

Healthy, plant-based, eaters can order the spicy kimchi-dilla, hold the cheese and sour cream. kim chi is homemade and free of fish or shrimp now! They have cholula, tobasco & tapatillo hot sauce too! Vegans and vegetarians will be delighted.

Great Breakfast lunch spot after a walk on west cliffs!! I love the poke bowls and the fish tacos! Also they have great coffee and pastries!

Some boxes were checked: Every family member said we HAD to go there. There was a long line at lunch. Both of those would indicate this is a great place. Unfortunately it was not. We ordered two Salmon Poke Bowls. They should have been called Cabbage Bowls. They really like cabbage here. It's in everything. The poke bowls were small to start, and filled with about 60% cabbage. That left room for about a 1/4 cup each of salmon, brown rice and seaweed salad. The salmon was cut into tiny cubes and was of a slimy texture that says "not fresh." Yes, it also smelled fishy. Yuck. Another person in our party ordered a smash burger bowl. About 1/2 the burger was raw, which is tough to do with a smash burger, as they are thin by definition. As to service, the order taker was very friendly. Another worker was quite surly when we stood beyond her line while waiting. Hard pass next time...

Great food, variety. Lots of picnic tables seating. Or, take your food across the street to a cliff edge bench. But ya, the food is really good and worth the wait if there's a line!

Native Californian visiting Santa Cruz and I'm constantly seeking the best breakfast burritos. This place has a delicious breakfast burrito. I added a persimmon muffin (seasonal) and their Agua Fresca. So yum. The service was friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend.

You can't beat the location, especially on a warm day. This is mainly a lunch place, though you could go there for a late breakfast or early dinner, as the hour most days are from 8am to 6pm. There is a decent selection of food items such as sandwiches, poke, tacos, etc. Drinks include sodas (no alcohol), coffee, chia, hot chocolate, etc. While food is good, the portions are very small for the price. Dinning is all outside, with just a few tables. Generally, people will share a table. Often, we just take our plate across the street to enjoy watching the surfers, while we eat.

Great spot to meet up with a buddy and take a walk on West Cliff with stunning views and surf action. And the bathrooms are part of the building so a good place to start or end your outing. The line on Sunday was the longest I've experienced there so glad to see business is good, but I think we stood for at least 15 minutes before getting to the counter to order. We did get lucky and found access to a table. But you gotta clean it yourself. We got a chowder and a pork sandwich. They were pretty good. My favorite thing is the iced Turkish coffee. Sweet and creamy. Yum. I recommend hitting this place up for a casual stop on one of Santa Cruz's best beaches.

One of my favorite spots in Santa Cruz for quick, delicious, and healthy eats. While the building may look unassuming -- it is a little surf shack with a very small interior that only fits one party at a time where you walk up to order food and then take your food outside to sit at a collection of outdoor tables -- it is only steps away from the ocean and dishes up seriously delicious food. The food is a mixture between California fresh, Korean twists, and satisfying beach eats. They have great dillas (think a panini meets a burrito meets a quesadilla) full of different flavor options form my favorite - the chipotle chicken dilla- to vegetarian options! Or grab donuts and breakfast burritos for a breakfast bite. Awesome local people and great local food. I go here far too often and don't plan on stopping any time soon.

This place Rocks!!! Great fish and Carnitas tacos and Doggie fritatas!! Russell loves them!!!!!! He has his own fan club the service is amazing!!! What chophouse be bag about sorting outside amongst the surfers, monarchs and runners.

Delicious food in a perfect location. Lots of variety on the menu and grab and go bites as well.

Delicious! Great options. Love the Quesadillas and fish tacos! Always hits the spot after surfing.

Food and service here are really good. We get the Breakadilla, matcha, baked goods and their kimchee pretty often since those are our favs. They sell house made Salsa and I have had both and feel they lack flavor. Just my opinion and I am a salsa snob.

OMG! So glad we ran into a local who kindly told us about this place! It's a funky small coffee shop with no seating. You order your made-fresh food to go. Luckily there are ample picnic tables at this ocean-front park, next to the lighthouse. So, picturesque views abound while enjoying your meal. We had the salmon poke salad, a fish taco, and the tuna sandwich. I can't even describe how fresh and delish every item was. The picture doesn't lie. Neither do I. Just go when you're in Santa Cruz! I hear the coffee is good, too!

I've been to this place a handful of times and every time it's always delicious! The people that work here are always friendly and very quick about getting the orders out. Also, very helpful when I'm indecisive! Lol I have stupid food allergies and I'm so happy they have gluten-free and vegan options for cookies!! Gluten-free is for me and every once in a while I don't mind if there's a little egg, but I'd rather be vegan personally they also had this delicious Agua Fresca, which had turmeric, ginger, lemonade, and today they had a little bit of watermelon in the mixture and it was simply delicious and quenched my thirst perfectly since it was freaking and 91° in Santa Cruz?! How is that even possible?! We tried to avoid the heat since I'm from Silicon Valley and we went over the hill and melted by the beach instead of in my house. Lol Love shopping local, and I will definitely be back!!

agreeing that the food is fresh and reasonably priced BUT why would any food service place NOT have their staff clean tables between guests? If it were a sit down/full service food place, it would be part of the consistent procedure for staff to perform but NOT at this place. Spilled coffee, food scraps and worst of all, bird poop on the tables; guessing that the owner or management expects each of us to have a tray under our meal? A direct message to the business has gone ignored; too bad !

I wanted to love it but the food was bland, and overpriced. The staff was very friendly and the locations is great.

This place was good. Didn't wow us but everything was fresh and good. The line moves fast so don't be discouraged by that. One thing that was amazing was the iced Turkish coffee! I wish I could recreate it.