Windmill Cafe
21231 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz
(831) 464-4698
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Sautéed Veggie Croissant Sandwich with Bacon
Chai and Bagel with Cream Cheese and Herbs
Grilled Goat Cheese & Smoked Salmon
Gluten Free French Toast
Goat Cheese on Toast
Special Vegan Sauce
Goat Cheese Bagel
Breakfast Tacos
Scrambled Eggs
Tofu Scramble
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The ambiance is pleasant with a laid-back vibe. The food is decent and works if you need a quick breakfast, but it doesn't leave a lasting impression. I was surprised by the limited egg options, as they only serve scrambled eggs. The mocha definitely tasted like it was made using Hershey's syrup.
I really wanted to love this place; it gets 5 stars for cute quirky atmosphere yet the food was pretty disappointing. I ordered avocado toast with a side of sausage; the sausage tasted like Jimmy Dean sausage, and the bread seemed like really basic grocery store sourdough. The lox bagel my friend ordered also seemed like it was directly from Safeway. Actually, I think I would have gotten a more gourmet sandwich from Safeway. With such wonderful bakeries and food stores in the...
The Windmill Cafe is one of my local go-tos. I have dietary restrictions, and they always have at least three vegan+gluten-free pastries, with is extremely rare. I love that these pastries aren't greasy!! I also love the soups—most of them are gluten free, many are also vegan, and if they have meat, there's usually no dairy. The other menu options are also along these lines. Plus there are smoothies and coffee!
I often run here and make the Windmill...
I often run here and make the Windmill...
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