The Walnut Avenue Cafe
106 Walnut Ave, Capitola, CA
Crema's Take
“Tucked into Capitola, this beloved neighborhood spot strikes a balance between casual charm and culinary care, earning consistent praise for their thoughtfully crafted breakfast dishes like Blackened Ahi Eggs Benedict with silky hollandaise and fluffy pancakes that keep locals coming back. The inviting atmosphere makes it an easy place to linger over coffee with friends, though portions can feel modest for the price—a trade-off regulars seem willing to make for the quality ingredients and genuine hospitality. Whether you're seeking a leisurely morning with a perfectly steamed latte or sharing a spread of eggs, avocado toast, and Belgian waffles, this is the kind of place that feels like a genuine extension of the Capitola community.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Over priced under delivered. Portions were not 20$ plate sizes. Black olives on a heuvos rancheros feels distinctly American. Belgium waffles with caramelized bananas and walnuts had so little toppings and what was there was mushy and not grilled in the slightest. Toast for the…
I ordered the Blackened Ahi Eggs Benedict. Wonderful hollandaise sauce, thick in texture and flavorful. The tuna was generously seasoned with only a little bit of heat. It was a perfect brunch meal. Inside the restaurant is spacious but is popular so a little loud inside but…
We order to share , eggs Benedict with home fries, very good and the Hollandaise much better, pancakes , nice, fluffy and tasty and the avocado burger with home fries, very tasty and the home fries really crispy. The service was excellent, ours waitress was very nice, helpful…
Delicious breakfast! I had the pesto tomato scramble and added sausage and feta cheese- so flavorful. We also ordered the Walnut Ave special with eggs and Canadian bacon, plus hazelnut and vanilla lattes, which were great. Huge shoutout to Emily, who was so sweet and helpful.…
Out of all the restaurants I have ate in the santa cruz area so far I was pleasantly surprised by the food and service of this establishment! It was pretty well priced and the food also tasted really good, one of the better burgers I’ve had throughout the Santa Cruz region so if…
Crema Reviews
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