Castagnola Deli & Café
201 Monterey Ave C-D, Capitola, CA
Crema's Take
“Nestled just minutes from Capitola's beach, this casual neighborhood spot strikes a lovely balance between quick coffee runs and lingering leisurely meals, with a loyal following for both their thoughtful specialty drinks (like their celebrated peach mango smoothies) and surprisingly affordable sandwiches like the Tri-tip Whaler and apple brie chicken. The outdoor seating makes it perfect for sipping an espresso while watching beach town life go by, though fair warning—quality takes time here, and the vibe is decidedly unpretentious and local rather than polished.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, outdoor seating. Light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Great for coffee and smoothies. Had the peach mango smoothie and it was so good!
A small coffee shop only a couple minutes from the beach, making it a great place to grab a coffee while you explore the area whether that's going to the beach or checking out the nearby stores. As well as drinks, they serve food and have some other local goods that work well…
Food is cheaply made and overpriced, which in itself can be forgiven, but the owner was audibly snarky towards his disabled employee in the back and also with his own customers while checking them out. The atmosphere is also surrounded with passive aggressive jabs at customers…
Update the Tri-tip Whaler is another fav and the creamy chicken pesto yummy!!! Great local hidden treasure! Got the chicken parm. And the apple brie chicken for my wife. So tasty! And under 10 bucks each. And you can order online!
The avocado toast is so good! Yes it was a bit of a wait but you know good food takes time and it was so worth the wait. Love it here!
Crema Reviews
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