A landmark restaurant with nary a greasy spoon to be found (what did you expect, it's Santa Cruz?), Zachary's is the hottest spot in town for a big breakfast. Prepare yourself for homemade delights like blueberry cream cheese coffeecake, sourdough pancakes, seven-grain cereal and the signature dish, Mike's Mess (a jam-packed scramble). Check the board for a description of Miguel's Salsa--it changes frequently and is always divine.
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819 Pacific Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831.427.0646
Open Tue.-Sun. 7am-2:30pm. If there's a line-up, free coffee eases the wait. Reservations not accepted.