Katrina Jenkins
Love this little gem. My uncle and aunt came to visit from Idaho to celebrate their 30th anniversary. I wanted them to be able to eat near the harbor, and this spot was perfect. I started to get mad during the lunch because the waitress seemed to be ignoring me come to find my uncle already paid and he just wanted to see my blood boil. The cozy feel was beautiful, the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and the food was delicious. It made their special day even more memorable. Highly recommend for both locals and visitors looking for a great food.
… moreBlackberry BB
Fish tacos are absolutely delicious! Need to order every time! Also love love the fries. Would recommend it! The salmon benedict has very few salmon (also in chopped pieces) and too cooked. Not the best. Revisited many times with friends. Can be very busy
… moreKristian GonWay
One of the best places in Santa Cruz to have breakfast and lunch. It is a very friendly environment, the food is outstanding and the service is unbelievable. People that work there are super cordial and friendly as well as super helpful. The outdoors sitting area it is dog friendly.
I have been at Harbor cafe throughout the years and it gets better every time.
Thank you again for the great experience
Christian
… moreJo R
We got the Cali Benedict (all 3 of us), it was amazing! Loved it on top of a croissant, which was toasted perfectly, the hollandaise was delicious (so many places don’t do it right), the hash browns were perfectly crispy. Excellent service and cute atmosphere. It’s a popular place so we waited 15-20 min to sit down. Parking is difficult. Drop someone to get on the waitlist while you look for parking! Looks like they do a good bit of take out business as well. Best breakfast I’ve had in Santa Cruz!
… moreA L
I was in heaven eating breakfast here on the patio. The service was wonderful, the food was wonderful. I highly recommend the Cali croissant. The avocado was perfect in season and flavor and not stingy with the proportions which was what I needed. Will definitely return and recommend.
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Churro belgian waffle with added berry
Cali croissant
Harbor bowl with added chicken
Chicken tenders and fries-from kids menu
… moreMaximiliano Sanfelippo
Great Food ! Great outdoor seating Area !!
Full bar inside and small bar outside that you can order drinks while you wait.
Plate big , good size portions .
… moreAlex W
The Cali eggs Benedict was delicious. One of my favorite breakfast places in Santa Cruz. Spicy bloody mary was perfect in the morning, highly recommended adding bacon. Breakfast burrito was full of flavor and we added bacon to it. The Nutella French toast with strawberries was a hit, same with the churo French toast. One of the best breakfast places in Santa Cruz. Highly recommend!
… moreBeach Town Traveler
I was fortunate to get a table at the end of a busy Fathers Day. I ordered the Cali Croissant and a Kitchen Coffee, and I swapped the hash browns for a salad, which was a perfect choice for brunch. Christy was incredibly kind and friendly, especially after what must have been a hectic day, as the restaurant was full. I really appreciate her warmth and service.
… moreAndrew Dixon
What to say about this place. Let’s start with my wife’s eggs Benedict it was delicious full of flavor and great hollenday sauce. My son’s French Toast was good but nothing spectacular and same for my other sons pancakes. I got the chicken fried stake and that’s where it starts to go down hill. By no means was it bad but everything was very bland lacking salt and pepper and yes they had it on the table but it’s different adding it when it’s done compared to when it was being cooked. The staff was so nice amd friendly.
… moreM C
Drove to Santa Cruz for the day. Found Harbor Cafe online. Good choice. It was busy, which is a good sign. We got in fairly quick, before the 30 minutes we were told it would take. The outdoor patio is cute and roomy. Service was good. Food was tasty. Good size portions. Staff was friendly. We saved money by ordering a la carte, as we opted out of the hashbrowns. Cali Croissant was filling and my husband liked his biscuits and gravy.
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