River Cafe

River cafe, 415 River St suite K, Santa Cruz
(831) 420-1280

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Pesto Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Noodle Soup
Beef Noodle Soup
Momo Dumplings
Chicken Momos
Spring Salad
Dry Noodles
Lentil Soup

Menu

Featured items
Burritos
Choice of filling, scrambled eggs, pinto beans, roasted potatoes, cheddar cheese, and house salsa - choose bacon, sausage, or veggie.
Beef Momos
Beef, cilantro, garlic 8 pieces, and side salad.
Matcha Latte
Lentil Soup
Red lentils, carrots, celery, zucchini, and cilantro.
Spring Salad
Greens, seasonal fruit, walnuts, and dressing.
Chicken Momos
Beef, cilantro, garlic 8 pieces, and side salad.

Breakfast
Burritos
Choice of filling, scrambled eggs, pinto beans, roasted potatoes, cheddar cheese, and house salsa - choose bacon, sausage, or veggie.
Avocado Toast
Served with cheddar cheese.
Oats with Fruit
Served with maple syrup and seasonal fruit.
Yogurt
Served with granola and seasonal fruit.

Momos
Beef Momos
Beef, cilantro, garlic 8 pieces, and side salad.
Chicken Momos
Beef, cilantro, garlic 8 pieces, and side salad.
Vegetarian Momos
Kale, cilantro, garlic, bean noodle, tofu, potato 8 pieces, and side salad.
Vegan Momos
Kale, cilantro, garlic, bean noodle, tofu, potato 8 pieces, and side salad.

Paninis
Bacon Panini
Tomato and cheddar cheese.
Chicken Panini
Brie, pickled onions, and pesto.
Grilled Veggie Panini
Seasonal roasted veggies, romesco sauce, and cheddar cheese.
Tri-tip Panini
Cheddar cheese and caramelized red onions.
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Noodles
Dry Beef Noodles
Spinach, green onion, carrots, and sauce.
Chicken Noodle Soup
Broth, spinach, green onions, and carrots.
Veggie Noodle Soup
Broth, spinach, green onion, carrots, and marinated tofu.
Dry Veggie Noodles
Spinach, green onion, carrots, sauce, and marinated tofu.
Dry Chicken Noodles
Spinach, green onion, carrots, and sauce.
Vegan Noodles
Spinach, green onion, carrots, sauce, and marinated tofu.
Beef Noodle Soup
Broth, spinach, green onion, and carrots.
Vegan Noodle Soup
Broth, spinach, green onion, carrots, and marinated tofu.

Soup & Salad
Lentil Soup
Red lentils, carrots, celery, zucchini, and cilantro.
Spring Salad
Greens, seasonal fruit, walnuts, and dressing.

Drinks
Iced Coffee
Matcha Latte
Hot/Iced Tea
House Drip Coffee
Chai
Extra Shot
Substitute Milk
Oat and almond.
Latte
Espresso
Americano
Cappuccino
Mocha
Hot Chocolate

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Recent Reviews

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!
September 2025
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 !
September 2025
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...
August 2025

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River Cafe

River cafe, 415 River St suite K, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 420-1280