River Cafe

Love this place! Great dumplings and noodles! They were super friendly and helpful and fun! Good matcha too, which is hard to find! Will definitely come back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place is a gem. Lovely staff and amazing food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Momos, Beef Noodle Soup, Dry Noodles

Went in here real quick before catching a flight in the afternoon and was pleasantly surprised by the place.

The food is great and the owners are really nice! Great gem in Santa Cruz for a quick bite and a drink. Highly recommended!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Super tasty, great staff, amazing like area to chill and eat. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Dry Noodles

Amazing little café, great for people watching with a beautiful glass ceiling. The food was wonderful, healthy & delicious. Highly recommend the chicken momos. Owner & chef were kind & friendly, loved speaking to them about Tibet. Incredible experience, can't wait to come back !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love these people, Great food, great atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I came across this quaint and unique, family owned cafe while making my way to downtown Santa Cruz, and I was very happy that I stopped in. I was greeted almost immediately and my order was promptly taken soon after. They were very friendly and all food was made to order, cooked to perfection, very delightful flavors, fresh ingredients, and served hot. I ordered the bacon burrito and deliciously refreshing, local, aloha kombucha. They brought me my order where I was sitting, which was another plus, but I noticed my burrito a vegetarian one, filled with tofu, french fries, well melted shredded cheddar cheese, spinach, scrambled egg, and I added avocado. It was delicious, and the chef even said he marinated the tofu himself, so good! However, the burrito had no bacon as I ordered, so I asked for a side instead and they were more than happy to oblige. In fact, they gave me extra bacon! They are very kind restaurant owner who cook and serve well! Also, apparently they are a neighborhood favorite too! As I was waiting for my food I could here a family vehind me saying how they love going there because it feels like home, and I can definitely see that. I am a happy customer who will return and recommend this place to friends and family.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Family oriented business with an emphasis on hospitality and kindness. The food is made with love and fresh ingredients. The owner(s)/staff are welcoming and attentive. The cafe has plenty of shade, adorned with plants and an outdoor patio. Cold brew + Bacon burrito makes the perfect combo to start the day. Thank you for all your hard work.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The broth is unbelievably delicious! Thank you!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Their chai is delicious! Not sweet and not too spicy:) The owner is a happy guy and they all always take good care of you:)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

You can truly taste the quality. Delicious soup with lots of flavor ✨ highly recommended

Great breakfast place in Santa Cruz! The breakfast burritos are great and the owner is very pleasant.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious fresh food. Great and friendly service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Super tasty breakfast burritos! Good service !

Loved the Veggie noodle soup ❤️❤️❤️