Lacto
Ovo
American
Breakfast
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Busy all day breakfast and lunch cafe. Has tofu scramble and soy milk for coffee upon request. Open Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-4:00pm.
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106 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, California, USA, 95060
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Added by Conniemm on 24 Sep 2015
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10 Reviews
First Review by Conniemm
moretofuplease
Points +578
Please add salt - Edit
Tofu scramble looked the part, but very bland. Same with beans and potatoes. Tortillas were good.
Read morePros: Large portions
Cons: No flavor , Few vegan options
Guest
tj9045
Points +450
Great brunch place - Edit
Really good chilaquiles made with tofu scramble among other options. They did accidentally put cheese on it the first time, so just make sure that’s clear.
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NicolePaul
Points +97
Delicious Breakfast - Edit
We had two times Scanner Tofu. One with zucchini and mushrooms, the other with bell pepper and mushrooms. Super delicious.
Read moreUsually the scramble egg/ tofu comes with cheese. We asked for scrambled tofu without cheese which was no problem.
Definitely a recommendation. If we would stay more than one day, we would come again.
A minus is the size of the restaurant na the noise.
Pros: Delicious food, Nice staff
Cons: Noisy atmosphere
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NicoleParks
Points +3181
delicious vegan breakfast - Edit
i ordered the huevos mexicanos with tofu instead of eggs and no cheese, it was really good! the plate was HUGE so i ordered an extra side of corn tortillas and homefries and shared it with my bf and it was more than enough food for both of us
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yungveg17
Points +1492
Great tofu scramble - Edit
The huevos Mexicanos (sub tofu) was a great option. The tortillas were especially nice. Good service as well.
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ShanChat
Points +177
Tasty tofu scramble - Edit
Very tasty tofu scramble and you can customize what goes in it. I would definitely go again!!
Read morePros: Tofu scramble
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dingus_gal
Points +99
Best breakfast i've had - Edit
Was craving a really great tofu scramble after having a disappointing one from another cafe the previous day and so I decided to try Walnut. Wow, was this the right choice. Looking over the menu I was temple by their variety of scrambles and their omelets which could be made with tofu, but my eyes could not be torn away from their Huevos Mexicanos option. Decided to modify it and what I ended up was beyond my expectations in how it turned out. Not only did the scramble come out first-rate (and with ample portions) but the additions I added were awesome and the side of their homestyle potatoes w/onions really helped elevate my taste buds. Finally, the beans were wonderful and the in-house salsa was delightful on top of everything. Finally and not the least of which, holy cow were the flour tortillas were A-mazing in crunch, texture and deliciousness. I would totally order and eat those tortillas by themselves if I had the chance to order them by themselves.
Read moreFor the above I will post a picture of, but in short order a Huevos Mexicanos but with tofu instead of eggs and no cheese and then to that I added spinach, mushrooms and green chilies. Additionally - and I highly recommend this - I ordered a side of their homestyle potatoes w/onions. All this added up to a dynamite breakfast and one I am completely going to be having every time I go back to Santa Cruz.
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Updated from previous review on 2020-08-24
Pros: Tasty tofu options for any egg dish, Terrific service, Relaxed atmosphere
Cons: Adding alot of options to your meal can be pricey
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Corona
Points +288
Yummy tofu scramble & Tofu(instead of huevo) Mexicano - Edit
I love getting the tofu scramble, coffee and/or orange juice!
Read moreThe only thing is I like veggies and adding more than 3 can add up. I usually order the tofu scramble with mushrooms, spinach, and swap out cheese for another veggie.
Update: I tried the veganized “Huevos Mexicanos” that someone else suggested in the reviews here. And let me say delicious! will get that again. I’m eating the leftovers now as we speak.
As the other review said: Order Huevos Mexicanos, sub tofu for eggs, no cheese, added spinach and mushrooms, and asked for side of homestyle potatoes Yum!! It comes with tortillas(I got corn, obvi) and made vegan breakfast tacos with everything, and added tapatío 😋
Updated from previous review on 2021-03-14
Updated from previous review on 2021-05-16
Pros: Cute atmosphere , Mexican/Latino owners (:
Cons: Pricey when adding more veggies, Busy usually
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gaylef58
Points +72
Yummy vegan breakfast! - Edit
Scrambles rock! Salsa amazing! Made my own combo with all the veggies!
Read morePros: Tofu options
Cons: Charge for almond milk for tea, but didn’t so pro
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Conniemm
Points +1827
Best Tofu Scramble in Santa Cruz! - Edit
I've tried many a tofu scramble at local restaurants and I am usually disappointed by a bland flavored pile of mush. Not so at Walnut Avenue Cafe! Since I've tasted their scramble, I haven't gone to any other local restaurants for breakfast.
Read moreThey will substitute tofu for any scramble for an additional $.35. The last time we went I had avocado, spinach and mushroom and it was great.
On the weekends there is always a short wait to get seated but you can help yourself to a cup of coffee and people watch while you wait.
The food is delicious and the servers are friendly. They are happy to provide soy milk for your coffee upon request and good about leaving butter off the toast or any other veganizing requests you have.
This restaurant is in downtown Santa Cruz and offers both indoor and outdoor seating.
Pros: Delicious scramble, Friendly staff, Nice location downtown
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