Best Pancakes in Santa Cruz

9 restaurant menus in Santa Cruz, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Silver Spur
Silver Spur
93/100 (1158 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
American
Cafe
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Toasts
Omelette
Cakes
Pancakes
Sit down
American
Café
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Staff is friendly and place is cozy. You get to drink some coffee while waiting to be seated, to later enjoy some delicious food. Well worth the..."
Veronica Ramirez
"Check the special board. I had Swordfish and eggs. Awesome! Never seen that on the breakfast menu. Consistently good food and service. Worth the 1/2..."
Richard Bennett
"Happened upon this place by accident and couldn’t have been happier! While crowded on arrival, and expectedly so, we barely got our names down and..."
Steven W. Pokriefka
"This restaurant was fabulous ... a home town comfort food place with friendly staff! I enjoyed it very..."
Vada Littlejohn
"I have come here for past twenty years and it’s still the same, great service, even better..."
John Courtney
"This is the “go to” breakfast restaurant. Great food and excellent..."
Henry Robles
"The service was laid back and friendly with a small hometown feel atmosphere. The food was delicious and brought fairly quickly given that they were..."
Penny Banks
"Wonderful Place to have brunch… Large servings and wonderful..."
Debbie Miller
"Our favorite place for breakfast..."
Jutta Mockoski
"I hadn't been here in some time. It was a busy Monday morning, but we were seated and served quicker than I would have..."
Richard L. Stubblefield
"Our family go-to breakfast..."
Shawn D. Eure
"This place is AMAZING! Service is prompt. Food's great and unique. Awesome experience all around. We try to get back here from Monterey every now and..."
Tequila Joe
"Food was outstanding and the staff are very..."
Deb Rimmer
"Solid dinner food at a solid diner! Huge portions and everything right. Homemade biscuits are a must. The home fries I had were perfectly cooked. The..."
R. Schubert
"Love their food and the service too... definitely will come..."
Irma B
"Fast friendly service, clean tables, plenty of condiments available. Food was excellent and..."
Johnathan Fry
"Great food and wait staff. As with all good places, expect a wait get in. Ham and Cheese Croissant..."
Vincent P
"Super good restaurant! Love there breakfast! Staff were sweet. Good..."
Catie Fletcher
"Went here for lunch and did not leave hungry! Hand made burgers, great sandwiches, and they serve breakfast all day. The food was delicious and large..."
Karen Wilder
"Everything was amazing. First time back since the pandemic. I heard there are new owners and I was very happy to see and feel like nothing had..."
Blanca Carrillo
"We were seated outside where they installed a large tent by the side of restaurant. The food was excellent and all came quickly. We ordered the..."
Kenneth Lui
Cafe Brasil
Cafe Brasil
89/100 (638 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Cafe
Cafe
Brazilian
Brazilian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Polenta
Tortillas
Eggs Benedict
Omelette
Juice & Smoothies
Beef
Juice & Smoothies
Acai Bowls
Cakes
Pancakes
Fish
Salad
Sit down
Brazilian
Café
Seating
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Nice place to stop by and eat some comfort food, ordered their cod and it was good, mixed in with potatoes served with rice. Ample parking for 4..."
Nes Borne
"Every time I visit Santa Cruz this is the spot that I make sure to grab a meal at. The food here is divine. Some of the best food you'll ever have...."
Anthony Pineda
"Great option for Brazilian food, which is hard to find in the Bay Area. Their feijoada is always a winner as it comes with salad, farofa, and greens...."
Casey
"We ordered Beef Stroganoff and A Cavalo. Both were delicious! We also ordered passion fruit juice and it was refreshing with right amount of..."
Yao Zhou
"A sunny friendly place, perfect for breakfast. Many dishes are accompanied with fruits, baguette and/or black beans. The portions are just right and..."
Francois Rodigari
"Very cute setting but on the street. Food is fresh and delicious. Had the avocado and poached egg dish. Coffee was dark and strong and..."
Steve Silverman
"Vegetarian, here...LOVE this place! An embarrassingly rich veggie/vegan menu. Food is always fresh and gorgeous. Check out the beautiful photos on..."
Taoist Elf
"Ordered the Feijoada. So flavorful and the meat was so soft it melted in my mouth. This meal was so satisfying. Coffee was amazing. Overall, real..."
Melissa Guerrero
Linda's Seabreeze Cafe
Linda's Seabreeze Cafe
86/100 (985 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Tuna
Calamares
Juice & Smoothies
Burger
Tortillas
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Toasts
Pancakes
Omelette
Salad
Waffles
Tuna Melt
Cakes
Calamari
Fish
Sit down
Café
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great food!!! Great service!!! If I ever come back to Santa Cruz I will eat here again!!! Thank you Linda's Seabreeze Cafe highly..."
William
"Great place, reminds me of the cafés I grew up in. Bring cash, they done take..."
Marcy Christlieb
"Very good - interesting breakfast specials. Orange poppy seed pancakes -..."
Carl G Becker
"It was good , be careful upon going because there is usually a wait but the interesting thing about that is they offer coffee to those who wait so it..."
Matt
"CINNAMON ROLLS. For breakfast or brunch:If you don't already know about this, let me divulge the secret: ask for a cinnamon roll instead of..."
Emily
"It's time for another breakfast foods review! 🍳 Parking lot is currently transformed to outdoor seating, so be ready to look for street parking...."
Irene Lu
"Excellent breakfast with lots of fresh fruit options on french toast, waffles , and pancakes. Their fresh squeezed orange juice is memorable as was..."
Christopher Avalos
"I was very impressed fresh squeezed orange juice! My waffle was very light with a lot of fruit with cream the sausages the eggs were very lovely. My..."
ZeeTelevision :3
"First, I have to say the “wait staff” were awesome. They were friendly, attentive, and they all worked together as a team (so nice)! The food..."
Lori Gutierrez
"Absolutely fantastic food and amazing service. Highly recommend the fresh squeezed orange juice. Hearty American portions. Great diner coffee. Real..."
Yingzi Sakura Huang
"We are here visiting for a family wedding and we were in search for breakfast. My nephew is a foodie and searched for our breakfast destination. He..."
Front Squats and French Bulldogs
"Excellent restaurant. I ordered the scrambled eggs with minced ham, country potatoes, and an apricot muffin:..."
Mark Evans
"Our go to place for breakfast or brunch! Great service, great food, great sensitivity to Covid-delta with good outdoor spacing (and probably inside,..."
David B. Karpf, MD
Harbor Cafe
Harbor Cafe
85/100 (1186 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
American
American
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Tapas
Frittata Supreme
Fish Taco
Rancheros Sauce
Tacos
Country Steak Breakfast
Polenta Benedict
Mexican Tofu Scramble
XL Mimosa
Bloody Mary
Polenta
Burger
Small Pomegranate Mimosa
Pineapple
Burrito
Dripping Coffee
Bacon Bomb
Eggs Benedict
Fish Tacos
French Toast
Shrimp
Nutella French Toast
Breakfast Burrito
Breakfast Burrito
Toasts
Pancakes
Homemade Whipped Cream
Churro Waffle
Omelette
Vegan Scramble
Fish
California Benedict
Juice
Sit down
Café
American
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"This is my favorite place to have breakfast or lunch. The food never disappoints and the staff is amazing. It’s become a weekly thing to go here. I..."
Ron Andersen
"Great food and drinks just the wait is long I guess all Entertainers are not all v.i.p ..lol. Just celebrated my B-DAY today there ... Heeeey . Lol...."
Gabriel Alamillo Garcia
"The best food and the best staff, especially Christy, Lindsey and Rocco! Love everything about it. It is a must visit when in Santa Cruz. Bonus~they..."
Donna Riege Deaton
"This place is exceptional!! We have visited this spot a few times and it has been amazing each time even if you have to wait an hour on the..."
Sarena Hollenshead
"Our group was staying down the street so we walked down to the Cafe. It looked crowded but the wait was worth it. Ample portions and cooked just as I..."
Connie Gulick Weiman
"One of my favorite places to eat in Santa Cruz. I am not a young one, but have been treated like family there. Love the food and our service has..."
Kathy La Vars
"This place came highly recommended by a couple we met at a local brewery the night before. The sun was out so we enjoyed a killer breakfast made with..."
Stacy Hildreth
"Get the Cali eggs bennidict, it's the. Great breakfast place. A must have anytime in Santa Cruz. Great service, great food, great..."
Cody Patterson
"Small local restaurant with great food and drinks. Being a small restaurant there is a wait most of the time but on weekends the outside..."
Daniel Coy
"Service and food was excellent. FAST service! Obvious from the large crowd that this is a favorite place. The waiter was more than 5..."
Charlotte Jensen
"Great spot for tasty breakfast. Outdoor seating if you want to bring your pup. Awesome veggie burrito and Cali Benedict. Be prepared to wait... but..."
Dorissa Mitchell
"Amazing staff, phenomenal grub, perfect location! Love this place. Best breakfast burritos of Santa Cruz. But don't just take a rockstars word for..."
Adam Pierce
"Honestly the best breakfast I have ever had. New favorite place!!! They have me for..."
Shane Bettes
"We had a big group and the food was all delivered pretty much together. No one had a bad breakfast and the service was satisfactory! Love eating at..."
Dan Sturdivant
"Breakfast is amazing. Great flavor, portion, and..."
Miguel España
"Harbor Cafe is a great brunch / lunch location. It’s a tiny little spot on 7th Ave near the Harbor. They don’t take reservations and are on a..."
MJ Stearns - Your Local Real Estate Expert
"One of the best option for breakfast, brunch and lunch around Santa Cruz. Great food, great serve and nice atmosphere. Plan ahead to go there and be..."
Cris Vasconcelos
"You know it's a great place if there is a wait with free coffee refills. They also text you when the table is ready. The food was very tasty. Had..."
Richard Frock
"This place was so good! My family ages 2 to 62 enjoyed the menu. The service was impeccable and safe eating..."
Darla Worden
"I have been eating at harbor cafe for about 9 years now. There is so much I love about this place. The atmosphere is 5/5, a relaxed breakfast place..."
William Richard
"Definitely coming back had a great time!! Once I get a second home out here I can definitely walk to get a mimosa at the outside bar that they..."
MARIAH CAVAZOS
Walnut Avenue Cafe
Walnut Avenue Cafe
84/100 (656 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
American
Cafe
Vegan Options
American
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Eggs Benedict
Sandwiches
French Toast
Burger
Toasts
Omelette
Shrimp
Waffles
Cakes
Pancakes
Pesto
Pork
Pasta
Sit down
American
Café
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"We ordered Shrimp and Tomato Eggs Benedict as well as Scrambled eggs with Turkey and avocado. Both were really satisfying in both portion size and..."
Athul Manoharan
"Came here and ordered shrimp and tomato eggs Benedict, French toast breakfast. You can have multiple times of coffee refills and service is so good..."
Qiming Liu
"I love eggs Benedict and their ahi tuna one is very unique. I can’t find this option from other places and it’s so flavorful and delicious. I’d..."
Judy L
"Very friendly and attentive staff. Food portions are very generous. I got the Special #1 which is basically their chilaquiles but instead of tortilla..."
Katerina Estera-Molina
"Lovely place! Staff were all super friendly, interior was charming, and the menu options / portions were great!! So glad that they had a tofu..."
Ādia Montagna
"Food was great, service was good and fast I did not have to wait long for the service. I ordered 4 main plates it was less than $80 dollar I’ll..."
Patricia Familia
"Decades of Consistency. Always crowded on weekend mornings. Delightful on a Tuesday (for instance). No wait, counter seating, great drip..."
Howard Finfer
"Perfect breakfast. Really great service, very fast and nice. The scramble could've been a bit warmer but that's what happens with avocado sometimes,..."
Paige Fitzmorris
Zachary's Restaurant
Zachary's Restaurant
82/100 (701 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
American
American
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
French Toast
Toasts
Burger
Omelette
Hamburgers
Waffles
Juice & Smoothies
Waffles & Crepes
Cakes
Juice & Smoothies
Pancakes
Salad
Chili
Café
American
Café
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"As you get old, and your feet hurt and your hearing goes vague and misleading, a big bottle of nostalgia is the perfect breakfast condiment, along..."
Elija Bandersnatch
"We came on a Saturday around noon and there were several large parties and many parties of two ahead of us. If you are flexible and don't mind..."
Nancy Bravo
"I ordered the breakfast sandwich which was super good!! It was on an oatmeal molasses bread which I've never had before. They also serve fresh..."
Ariana Pinto
"Brunch, brunch, and brunch! This is definitely the new spot I'll be coming back to when I'm in Santa Cruz. The breakfast burger was soooo good!..."
Brad Hodges II
"Very nice brunch spot. Casual, fun atmosphere accompanied by fantastic food! I can personally reccomend the Mike's mess and the breakfast..."
Logan Stribling
"Great place, very tasty food, and friendly staff. Tried Zach’s Breakfast Sandwich, super delicious. Life liked her food as..."
Andriy S
"Love this place! Busy but always fast & exceptional service & food! Oatmeal Molasses Bread(made fresh) is great & we always bring a loaf..."
Rico Morales (Bassamatic)
"Did not disappoint. Hubby had the sourdough waffle, I had french toast with a side of scrambled eggs with cheddar. Everything was perfect, but the..."
Susan Cooper
Cliff Cafe
Cliff Cafe
79/100 (254 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Cafe
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Pancakes
Cakes
American
Café
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Wonderful family owned place. If you want a real home cooked meal away from home this is the place. Everything is made with Love. Great food, fresh,..."
RONALD BRAUN
"Excellent service and delicious food! Very enjoyable..."
Hailey Dodge
"They have the nicest wait staff. Every time. Food is great. The place is small so expect a bit of a wait during peak times like weekend mornings...."
Blondine Amarillo
"Cliff Cafe is primarily a breakfast place that closes up in the early afternoon. It has a fairly modest menu with many of the breakfast staples,..."
Abi Kirikawa
"This is a delightful little restaurant. Whenever I wake up early enough to get brunch, they're my first choice. The food is outstanding and the staff..."
Kat Cuccia
Santa Cruz Diner
Santa Cruz Diner
76/100 (2034 ratings)
Restaurants
Diner
Diner
Asian
American
American
Gluten Free Options
Asian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Pancakes
Toasts
Omelette
Pasta
Pho
Salad
Waffles
Clam Chowder
Biscuits and gravy
Chili
Cakes
Salmon
Pesto
Burger
Fish
Chowder
Curry
Noodle
Shrimp
Beef
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Sit down
Asian
American
Diner
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Delicious breakfast. I had the Canadian eggs benedict and a side of sausage gravy that comes with a huge fluffy biscuit. My husband had french toast..."
Beka O'Meara (Beka)
"It was great! We were on a family trip and decided to stop by. Great service, food, atmosphere. Love the retro vibe. Didn't wait too long for our..."
Yesi Amezcua
"Epic flavorful breakfast & super friendly service. The food was not over greased or over seasoned. I got the corned beef hash with fried egg and it..."
Deborah M
"Hands down the absolute best diner in a 100 mile radius! Every single time I bring friends here to eat for the first time they are blown away with..."
Dane Dison
"This was my second time visiting the diner. The last family visit over 5 years ago, and again I am back to attend a family wedding and I wanted to..."
Front Squats and French Bulldogs
"We had a larger group and they accommodated us with smiles! It was clean and the service was great. Our food came quickly and was very good. The kids..."
Am-ma Karen
Beach Street Cafe
Beach Street Cafe
74/100 (656 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
American
American
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Eggs Benedict
Country Fried Steak
French Toast
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Potatoes and Bacon
French Toast Combo
Mickey Mouse Pancake
Omelette
Chorizo Scramble
Cakes
Burger
Two Eggs and Bacon
Scrambled eggs
Bacon Tomato and Tarragon Omelette
cold brew
Turkey Avocado Jack Cheese Scramble
Frittata
Juice
Shrimp
Supposed to Be Micky Pancakes
Home Fries
Pancakes Short Stack Pancakes
Grilled Chicken Salad
Pancakes
French Toast Herman Style
Mimosas
Salad
Crab
Sit down
American
Café
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"I've always had a great experience coming into this Cafe. The food is delicious and is always fresh. Despite being understaffed, I always get a..."
Alexandra
"This is a nice place to grab breakfast if you like to get up early to eat and then take a walk on the beach. This is a small place so early is..."
Mark Bartlett
"Got the guacamole omelet and it was great! They make it there so it tasted really fresh! Service was ok. Just make sure you either have your parking..."
Chris Whipple
"With 5 kids my husband and I stopped in, we were instantly greeting an accommodated quickly. Food was amazing! Best customer service for a busy..."
Caitlin Mayo
"I visited the cafe everyday for my recent trip to SC and after the second time they had my order memorised and ready in an instant. The waitresses..."
Sameer Qureshi