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A Poodle sitting on the dog-friendly patio of Walnut Ave Cafe in Santa Cruz, CA.
Picture of Walnut Ave Cafe, a dog-friendly restaurant in Santa Cruz. Photo via @nikarus1.
Picture of Walnut Ave Cafe, a dog-friendly restaurant in Santa Cruz. Photo via @tequilabarbara.
She went with the Chicken Chewies
The pet-friendly patio outside Walnut Ave Cafe in Santa Cruz, CA. Photo by The Walnut Avenue Cafe.
Dog menu at Walnut Cafe
Carnitas tostada served at Walnut Ave Cafe, a dog-friendly restaurant in Santa Cruz, CA. Photo by The Walnut Avenue Cafe.
Blackberry pancakes from Walnut Ave Cafe, a pet-friendly restaurant in Santa Cruz, CA. Photo by The Walnut Avenue Cafe.
Eggs Benedict served at Walnut Ave Cafe, a pet-friendly eatery in Santa Cruz, CA. Photo by The Walnut Avenue Cafe.
A Poodle sitting on the dog-friendly patio of Walnut Ave Cafe in Santa Cruz, CA.
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Picture of Walnut Ave Cafe, a dog-friendly restaurant in Santa Cruz. Photo via @nikarus1.
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Picture of Walnut Ave Cafe, a dog-friendly restaurant in Santa Cruz. Photo via @tequilabarbara.
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She went with the Chicken Chewies
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The pet-friendly patio outside Walnut Ave Cafe in Santa Cruz, CA. Photo by The Walnut Avenue Cafe.
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Dog menu at Walnut Cafe
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Carnitas tostada served at Walnut Ave Cafe, a dog-friendly restaurant in Santa Cruz, CA. Photo by The Walnut Avenue Cafe.
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Blackberry pancakes from Walnut Ave Cafe, a pet-friendly restaurant in Santa Cruz, CA. Photo by The Walnut Avenue Cafe.
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Eggs Benedict served at Walnut Ave Cafe, a pet-friendly eatery in Santa Cruz, CA. Photo by The Walnut Avenue Cafe.
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Walnut Ave Cafe

Walnut Avenue Cafe is a beloved breakfast and lunch spot in downtown Santa Cruz, known for classic American café fare and a dog-friendly patio. Fido can order from the special doggie menu on the outdoor patio. The menu features a wide range of all-day breakfast dishes like eggs Benedict, French toast with grilled bananas and walnuts, chilaquiles and huevos rancheros, plus sandwiches, salads, burgers, tostadas and more for lunch. Visit Website

Or call (831) 457-2307 for more information.

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Walnut Ave Cafe is rated 4.3 bones out of 5 by 8 canine critics on BringFido, and 4.5 stars out of 5 by 365 guests on TripAdvisor.

Customers praise Walnut Ave Cafe for its dog-friendly atmosphere, thoughtful doggy menu, and welcoming staff, though some note inconsistent service on the patio during busy times. They appreciate the outdoor seating with water bowls and bacon treats, though a few experienced long wait times and occasional lapses in attentiveness.

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