8 Best Breakfast Restaurants near Ben Lomond

“Very good food, service is quick and friendly.“

“The food, service, and atmosphere, are all outstanding. Our waitress mentioned that they could make most options on the menu vegan. Wow, that was music to my ears. I’m looking forward to my return to Santa Cruz to eat at this wonderful cafe. Updated from previous review on 2026-04-24“

“My husband and I had a great breakfast I got a breakfast burrito and a frittata. Both were very good and big great food for a great price and the customer service was amazing.“

“the star ingredient here is eggs & they’ll taste good no matter what you order. i got the mad chick, the fried chicken has never failed me- taste & texture wise it’s taiwanese fried chicken. the other ingredients like the aioli & of course the fried egg made it a very hearty sandwich. the lilikoi green was tart & refreshing.“

“I love eating at Auntie Mame’s. Great food. Love the servers and owner. It is my favorite go to diner. Georgia Ireland“

“Omg so hilarious cause the man sitting reading was seriously there doing the same thing when I went lol. This place has a down home vibe similar to breakfast at grandma's house on a Sunday morning. They have a lot of old timers who regularly come in and I find out heartwarming.“

“I honestly don’t understand how this place ever got such bad reviews. I’ve seen it at its lowest, and the changes they’ve made are incredible. Everything feels so much more welcoming, clean, and well put together now.

The food was fresh, hot, and exactly how we ordered it—definitely one of the best experiences I’ve had here in a long time.

What really stood out, though, was the service. Ashley provided amazing customer service from start to finish. She was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed without missing a beat. You can tell she genuinely cares about the guests she’s serving.

Between the improvements and the great service, this place has really turned things around. I’ll definitely be coming back!“