Cafe Brasil

There’s never a quiet moment at this Brazilian breakfast and lunch spot in the beach town of Santa Cruz. Each morning, families, surfers, and hungover UC students pack this green house on busy Mission Street without fail (so prepare for a wait). Once you get a table, the incredible egg plates, scrambles, and jumbo acai bowls topped with bananas and blueberries will keep you full for the rest of the day. Order the beef a cavalo—a slice of baguette topped with juicy steak, eggs, tomato, and melted cheese—then hit up the juice bar before heading to the beach.

photo credit: Brit Finnegan

photo credit: Brit Finnegan

photo credit: Brit Finnegan