The Walnut Avenue Cafe

The Walnut Avenue Cafe Good food, friendly people, and a cozy atmosphere. Since 1994 the Walnut Avenue Cafe has been a local favorite for Breakfast, Lunch and Weekend Brunch.
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Serving Santa Cruz since 1993, Walnut Avenue Cafe is your go-to neighborhood spot for tasty breakfast, lunch, fresh coffee and laidback brunch vibes in downtown Santa Cruz. We feature great food in a relaxed, casual environment in Downtown Santa Cruz. We hope you will join us soon. San Francisco Examiner
"In downtown visit the Walnut Avenue Cafe, a very busy, very friendly-and very yummy-restauran

t that serves without doubt the best breakfast in town"

Sunset Magazine
"City's best Breakfast"

Santa Cruz Good Times
"Walnut Avenue Cafe specializes in warm swift service, excellent espresso drinks and well-endowed plates of freshly-made, classic American breakfast....Friendly service rules at Walnut Avenue Cafe and our beautiful plates were served with a smile....... "Waffles, pancakes, eggs and more, Walnut Avenue Cafe packs them in with friendly service and bountiful portions."

Treat the amazing moms, grandmas, tias, and mother figures in your life to a brunch they’ll actually want this Sunday
05/07/2026

Treat the amazing moms, grandmas, tias, and mother figures in your life to a brunch they’ll actually want this Sunday

Treat the amazing moms, grandmas, tias, and mother figures in your life to a brunch they’ll actually want this Sunday. ...
05/07/2026

Treat the amazing moms, grandmas, tias, and mother figures in your life to a brunch they’ll actually want this Sunday.

01/20/2026
01/20/2026

Due to equipment maintenance, we will be closing at 1:00pm today. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and we hope to see you tomorrow.

Breakfast is ON at the Walnut 🍳☕️Come hungry.
01/08/2026

Breakfast is ON at the Walnut 🍳☕️
Come hungry.

Jamison Newlander—one of the legendary Frog Brothers from The Lost Boys—took a break from vampire hunting in Santa Cruz ...
06/14/2025

Jamison Newlander—one of the legendary Frog Brothers from The Lost Boys—took a break from vampire hunting in Santa Cruz to fuel up at Walnut Avenue Cafe. Even vampire slayers need brunch!







Jamison Newlander—one of the legendary Frog Brothers from The Lost Boys—took a break from vampire hunting in Santa Cruz ...
06/14/2025

Jamison Newlander—one of the legendary Frog Brothers from The Lost Boys—took a break from vampire hunting in Santa Cruz to fuel up at Walnut Avenue Cafe. Even vampire slayers need brunch!





A huge THANK YOU to our amazing Santa Cruz community - your support means the world to us. Whether you’ve been with us f...
04/09/2025

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing Santa Cruz community - your support means the world to us. Whether you’ve been with us for years or just stopped by for the first time, we’re grateful for every visit, every smile, and every vote.



Thanks Mark from Edible Monterey Bay for a nice write up about our little Walnut Avenue Cafe. We are so grateful and lov...
02/22/2025

Thanks Mark from Edible Monterey Bay for a nice write up about our little Walnut Avenue Cafe. We are so grateful and love serving our wonderful Monterey Bay community.

February 21, 2025 – Disaster isn’t desirable. But it can be helpful. That finds fresh relevance as I’m sitting on an old-school swivel stool at the old-school counter in the old-school institution that is Walnut Avenue Cafe in Santa Cruz. For this breakfast-lunch-brunch outfit, disaster #1 w....

Happy Holidays from Walnut Avenue Cafe! Wishing you joy, warmth and delicious moments this season. We will be closed Tue...
12/23/2024

Happy Holidays from Walnut Avenue Cafe! Wishing you joy, warmth and delicious moments this season.
We will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24 & Wednesday, Dec. 25th




11/27/2024

Happy Thanksgiving
Walnut Ave Cafe will be closed Thursday, Nov 28th.
We wish everyone a happy & blessed Thanksgiving.

Address

106 Walnut Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA
95060

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3pm
Tuesday 8am - 3pm
Wednesday 8am - 3pm
Thursday 8am - 3pm
Friday 8am - 3pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm
Sunday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+18314572307

Website

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