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Cafe preparing seasonal, health-conscious bites for breakfast & lunch in a historic building.
Hours
| Friday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Monday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–2 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 21231 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Phone: (831) 464-4698
Website: https://windmillcafesantacruz.com/
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Reviews
Vincent
Love this place, food is great, ambiance is great, but I’m not sure what happened this time. Food was still good, but portions shrunk considerably for the surf’s up, which is a major bummer. I even tipped 20% before sitting down and still got shorted, so it wasn’t that. Who knows, maybe an off day, but might go somewhere else when eggs bacon toast potatoes is 15 bucks and you get a pretty light spread.
… moreRhiana Glor
We love Windmill. We visit Santa Cruz a few times a year and we come here for breakfast every single day. Santa Cruz is definitely not known for its good food so we are grateful to at least have The Windmill! Also very kid friendly, very GF friendly, just friendly in general and we looooove it!
… moreRobert Wilson
While the location is historic and visually appealing while waiting for your food, the food itself is only average, and the service is alright. Regarding the food, the bread was old, and the vegetables were barely cooked despite the long wait time. Instead of toasting the croissant, which would have crisped it up, it seemed to be heated up in another way, making it warm but not addressing the other issues. The vegetables were good, but barely sautéed. The composition of the sandwich was not great, with the bottom falling apart and the insides falling out – but it was great to eat with a fork. With that said, the portion size is on the smaller side for the price point. Regarding service, the cashiers took a while to process orders, and overall, the service could be improved. The manager (?) was rude to a customer while we waited for our food, which doesn’t add to the overall impression. However, the building is a historic landmark and is quite lovely to sit outside or inside, enjoying the architecture.
… moreAnusha Paramesvaran
Great brunch or breakfast spot. Plenty of gluten free and organic options. Great ambiance!! We enjoyed our beautiful breakfast with coffee! Such a great vibe! They even have a vegetable garden in the back!
… moreSimone Harms
Very cute spot right of East Cliff. Locally run they serve delicious locally sourced food with lots of vegetarian and vegan options. Their coffee is delicious as well.
… moreRoger Volden
This is a great little cafe especially if you have dietary restrictions. Most of the food can be made gluten free and a lot of the menu items are vegan friendly. The whole place has a very Santa Cruz feel to it and it’s extremely casual. The food is good and the smoothies are delicious. I had the grilled goat cheese and salmon sandwich with the Frida smoothie. Absolutely fantastic. The line to order food isn’t too bad, but when they’re busy it will take a while for you to get your food.
… moreShawn Orgel-Olson
Very cute café that’s in a historic building right by Twin Lakes Beach! Tons of gluten free and vegan / vegetarian options for those that want them and overall just fresh and tasty. Fair prices too! Asian stir fry was excellent with tempeh (wild salmon available as well) and the breakfast scramble with greens was good – I think it would be even better with cheese added on top (will do that next time). Cappuccino was good and strong!
… moreDavisu Echo
This place is very cute I like how old and coastal it looks. I got the French toast with bacon and a espresso. The French toast has a good flavor but way too mushy in texture. The bacon was alright not the best though. Friendly staff and a nice outdoor area with lots of plants and flowers. I might come back and try something else .
… moreShiri Gradek
I love their food. So delicious and fresh. I ordered a bagel with salmon (lox) and there were fresh herbs and edible flowers sprinkled on top. They grow the herbs themselves on the property.
Staff is really nice, but maybe not flexible with menu.
My only sad critique is that their coffee needs a major overhaul. The drip coffee was so weak. I tried to remedy it, by adding a shot of espresso to it, which didn’t it improve it much. There are so many amazing coffee places in town that they can easily get consultation on how to improve their coffee drinks.
I wIll definitely return for breakfast and brunch, but will bring my own coffee.
… moreStaff is really nice, but maybe not flexible with menu.
My only sad critique is that their coffee needs a major overhaul. The drip coffee was so weak. I tried to remedy it, by adding a shot of espresso to it, which didn’t it improve it much. There are so many amazing coffee places in town that they can easily get consultation on how to improve their coffee drinks.
I wIll definitely return for breakfast and brunch, but will bring my own coffee.
Sandy Moore
Celiac friendly (gluten free). Wonderful service, darling atmosphere! We LOVED the potatoes and gf French toast. Everything was delicious, good portions, and the attentive and thoughtful customer service was A+. 10/10 highly recommend. Bummed we’re not local or we would be regulars.
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