Walnut Avenue Café Menu (2025 Update)

Walnut Avenue Café in Santa Cruz offers a diverse menu with ample vegan and vegetarian options, making it a standout American breakfast and brunch destination. Many customers praise the flavorful dishes and generous portions, with favorites like eggs Benedict and chilaquiles standing out. The café's inviting ambiance, prompt service, and pet-friendly atmosphere add to the overall dining experience. The café's diverse menu caters to a wide range of preferences, from healthy options to classic comfort food. The outdoor seating, happy hour specials, and friendly staff create a welcoming and enjoyable dining environment. With a convenient location and a range of amenities like Wi-Fi and catering services, Walnut Avenue Café is a must-visit spot for a satisfying and memorable meal.

Our Menu

CHICKEN BLACK BEAN TOSTADAS

Two crispy corn tortillas with our house-made black beans, avocado, cabbage, red onions, tomatoes and cheese

$13.95

CARNITAS BLACK BEAN TOSTADAS

Two crispy corn tortillas with our house-made black beans, avocado, cabbage, red onions, tomatoes and cheese

$13.95

SHRIMP BLACK BEAN TOSTADAS

Two crispy corn tortillas with our house-made black beans, avocado, cabbage, red onions, tomatoes and cheese

$15.50

OUR HOUSE-MADE SOUP OF THE DAY

$5.75

HOUSE-MADE SOUP AND A SALAD

$12.25

SHRIMP & TOMATO BENEDICT

Sauteed bay shrimp and tomatoes on an English muffin, topped with poached eggs and our hollandaise sauce. Served with homefries.

$16.95

BLACKENED AHI BENEDICT

Blackened ahi tuna, poached eggs and our hollandaise sauce on an English muffin. Served with homefries.

$16.95

EGGS BENEDICT

Two poached eggs with smoked Canadian bacon and our hollandaise sauce served on an English muffin with homefries

$14.75

CAFE FLORENTINE

Two poached eggs with spinach, grilled tomatoes and our hollandaise sauce on an English muffin with homefries.

$14.50

OLD SPECIAL

Three eggs scrambled with potatoes, house-made salsa, olives, green onions and cheese. Served with toast.

$14.25

CHILAQUILES

Three eggs scrambled with tortilla chips, green chilies, olives, tomatoes, onions and cheese. Served with toast.

$14.25

HUEVOS MEXICANOS

Scrambled south of the border style with jalapenos, avocado, tomatoes and cheese. Served with black beans and corn or flour tortillas.

$14.50

FRENCH TOAST

$9.25

BELGIAN WAFFLE

$9.95

-GRAIN PANCAKES

$9.95

-GRAIN PANCAKES TOPPED WITH BLUEBERRY

$11.25

-GRAIN PANCAKES TOPPED WITH BLACKBERRY SAUCE

$11.25

HOUSE-MADE STEEL CUT OATMEAL

with bananas, raisins and walnuts

$8.95

FRESH FRUIT BOWL

$6.25

CUP OF FRUIT

$4.25

CAESAR SALAD WRAP

Caesar salad, tomatoes & green onion wrapped in a sun-dried tomato tortilla.

$13.95

SHRIMP, TOMATO & RED ONION CAESAR

Romaine with seasoned shrimp, red onions, and diced tomato

$15.75

SPINACH SALAD

Fresh spinach with egg, bacon, walnuts, oranges, Feta, onions and orange citrus dressing.

$13.95

CAESAR SALAD

Anchovies on request.

$12.25

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD

Our Curried Chicken Salad on a bed of fresh spring mix.

$14.75

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Our Caesar salad with a tender grilled chicken breast.

$14.75

TERIYAKI CHICKEN SALAD

A large garden salad with a grilled sliced teriyaki chicken breast.

$14.75

LARGE GARDEN SALAD

Fresh mixed greens, tomato, carrots, mushrooms, onions, olives, cheese & croutons.

$10.95

SMALL SALAD

Fresh mixed greens, carrots, tomato & croutons.

$7.95

Ham

$5.50

Sausage Of The Day

$4.75

Bacon

$4.75

Smoked Canadian Bacon

$4.75

Tortillas

$3.25

Bagel & Butter

$3.25

Gluten Free Toast

$4.25

One Egg

$2.25

Two Eggs

$3.50

Toast

$3.25

Homefries

$4.25

Bagel & Cream Cheese

$4.00

Muffin

$3.25

Chips & Salsa

$4.25

SHRIMP & TOMATO BENEDICT

Sauteed bay shrimp and tomatoes on an English muffin, topped with poached eggs and our hollandaise sauce. Served with homefries.

$16.95

BLACKENED AHI BENEDICT

Blackened ahi tuna, poached eggs and our hollandaise sauce on an English muffin. Served with homefries.

$16.95

EGGS BENEDICT

Two poached eggs with smoked Canadian bacon and our hollandaise sauce served on an English muffin with homefries

$14.75

CAFE FLORENTINE

Two poached eggs with spinach, grilled tomatoes and our hollandaise sauce on an English muffin with homefries.

$14.50

OLD SPECIAL

Three eggs scrambled with potatoes, house-made salsa, olives, green onions and cheese. Served with toast.

$14.25

CHILAQUILES

Three eggs scrambled with tortilla chips, green chilies, olives, tomatoes, onions and cheese. Served with toast.

$14.25

HUEVOS MEXICANOS

Scrambled south of the border style with jalapenos, avocado, tomatoes and cheese. Served with black beans and corn or flour tortillas.

$14.50

Cafe Favorites

From the Griddle

FRENCH TOAST

$9.25

BELGIAN WAFFLE

$9.95

-GRAIN PANCAKES

$9.95

-GRAIN PANCAKES TOPPED WITH BLUEBERRY

$11.25

-GRAIN PANCAKES TOPPED WITH BLACKBERRY SAUCE

$11.25

HOUSE-MADE STEEL CUT OATMEAL

with bananas, raisins and walnuts

$8.95

FRESH FRUIT BOWL

$6.25

CUP OF FRUIT

$4.25

Oatmeal, Fruit & Granola

Sandwiches

CAESAR SALAD WRAP

Caesar salad, tomatoes & green onion wrapped in a sun-dried tomato tortilla.

$13.95

SHRIMP, TOMATO & RED ONION CAESAR

Romaine with seasoned shrimp, red onions, and diced tomato

$15.75

SPINACH SALAD

Fresh spinach with egg, bacon, walnuts, oranges, Feta, onions and orange citrus dressing.

$13.95

CAESAR SALAD

Anchovies on request.

$12.25

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD

Our Curried Chicken Salad on a bed of fresh spring mix.

$14.75

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Our Caesar salad with a tender grilled chicken breast.

$14.75

TERIYAKI CHICKEN SALAD

A large garden salad with a grilled sliced teriyaki chicken breast.

$14.75

LARGE GARDEN SALAD

Fresh mixed greens, tomato, carrots, mushrooms, onions, olives, cheese & croutons.

$10.95

SMALL SALAD

Fresh mixed greens, carrots, tomato & croutons.

$7.95

Salads

SIDE ORDERS

Ham

$5.50

Sausage Of The Day

$4.75

Bacon

$4.75

Smoked Canadian Bacon

$4.75

Tortillas

$3.25

Bagel & Butter

$3.25

Gluten Free Toast

$4.25

One Egg

$2.25

Two Eggs

$3.50

Toast

$3.25

Homefries

$4.25

Bagel & Cream Cheese

$4.00

Muffin

$3.25

Chips & Salsa

$4.25

Mighty Mouse Pancake

$3.85

Cheesy Scramble & Toast

$3.95

French Toast With Banana

$3.95

Scrambled Eggs, Fresh Fruit And Toast

$4.25

Kids Granola With Milk

$3.75

Breakfast served all day

Lunch served after : a.m

Lil Burger

$3.95

Pasta With Parmesan Cheese

$3.85

Hickory Smoked Bacon

( piece)

$0.95

Organic Dog Biscuit

$0.75

Chicken Chewy

$0.95

Dog Menu