Zachary's Restaurant
Breakfast Spot$$$$
Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
"Sourdough pancake = best pancake I've ever had!!"(7 Tips)
"Corned beef hash is excellent, the meat was awesome"(4 Tips)
"always get a loaf of Oatmeal Molasses bread to take home."(2 Tips)
"Great place good service :)"(3 Tips)
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Mike's Mess (add jalapeños). Pancakes are great. For a crazy meal, get the Jr Mess and sub pancakes for toast. The burgers are the best too. Homemade buns.
Alex PriceOctober 8, 2016Honestly, they've got awesome food. It's a great place to catch up with friends over a good, filling bite to eat. They charged us a ton of money for a jug of orange juice though, so ask for prices.
You can’t find sour dough pancakes anywhere but here and they are great. Also, the Mike’s Mess and the Artichoke Frittata are amazingly different breakfast treats.
Jerry MillerSeptember 2, 2018Everything here looks and smells delicious, but I can tell you the Italian Scramble is mouth watering delicious. I truly hope I can come back one more time before leaving the Cruz- Ashley MowreyAugust 13, 2016Lots of vegan options, huge portions, lovely staff, but a long ass wait. Legitimately, it's going to be a long ass wait. But also worth it. Add-Ina get expensive quick, so watch yourself.
Rishon RobertsJune 9, 2013Go hungry. Share a mike's mess and the special fruit pancakes (usually banana walnut in fall/winter, berry in spring/summer) with someone. Who needs a menu?
Stephen PeasleeSeptember 21, 2016Try the brunch specials. You won't be disappointed. Delicious and huge portions. I really like the ambiance here
Omer ZachOctober 19, 2014Wow. Awesome home fries, good clam chowder. Definitely get garlic in your omelette and the molasses bread.
Laarnilyn LuzAugust 22, 2013Homemade pancakes were delish!! Come early (before or a lil after 9am) in the weekends cuz they get packed quick- Rosi MiramontesSeptember 28, 2014Potatoes excellent! Grilled cheese awesome! Sourdough pancakes delish! Great place good service :)
Zach TravisJune 1, 2013Chili and eggs...amazing combo and the corned beef hash is absolutely amazing. Also try the cornbread.
Alex LongApril 13, 2013Another plug for those sourdough pancakes: Light, thin, crispy edges, and made with sourdough starter. Delicious!
PEACESARG1103 SarApril 4, 2015They have awesome food and are an awesome place for people to go and eat for lunch
Always check the specials before you order - there’s nothing bad here, but sometimes the specials are particularly good.
Coen CuijpersFebruary 10, 2018Lovely pancakes. Great coffee. Friendly people to kickstart your morning :)
Zachary's has the best breakfasts in the world, but their lunches are amazing, too. This place has the BEST BURGER I have ever had in my life. No lie. It will melt your heart.
Tomaz MurausMarch 21, 2016Good brunch place, the waiter who served my friend and I was also very friendly and accommodating.
David LinderJune 17, 2012Zach's Benny, Mike's Mess, Pancakes, Waffles, omelettes you can do no wrong at this place. Seriously delicious.
- Diane TripousisJanuary 21, 2012Corned Beef Hash is the best; we always get a loaf of Oatmeal Molasses bread to take home.
- sam tamJuly 7, 2010Service is hit or miss, but food is great. Mikes Mess is a ton of food and tastes great. Corned beef hash is excellent, the meat was awesome
- Harmony GeorgeFebruary 1, 2014Best tofu scramble I have found anywhere. I keep trying others , but no one beats Zach's!
Order the pepper bacon and Bleu cheese burger!! AMAZING!!
I love Mike's Mess. Zach's Bennie is also great. Husband's favorite is the sourdough pancakes.
Mike's mess is the best meal....to me. If that's too big there's a Jr. Mike's Mess.
Toby MorningDecember 7, 2009The best damn breakfast spot in the the US. The home fries are incredible, I add cheddar cheese with sour cream to mines, yummy!!
Morgan C.December 2, 2011Food wonderful but got headache from stale air from all the frying & grilling. If only they'd open a window!
Try the Mike's Mess - Order it every time. Half order is plenty
Ivo JimenezFebruary 13, 2011Be sure to get there 30 minutes before they close, otherwise they'll treat you as if they were doing you a favor
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- Tue–Sun
- 7:00 AM–2:30 PM
(831) 427-0646
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