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Cafe Brasil

1410 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-4739
831-429-1855
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Ranked #7 of 216 restaurants in Santa Cruz
Price range: $0 - $12
Cuisines: American, Brazilian
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
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Wellington, New Zealand
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97 reviews 97 reviews
37 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 53 cities Reviews in 53 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

This place is fantastic! The menu choices and the food are spot on and the service is excellent. Good value too, which was a real bonus. Parking is a little tricky, but the side streets are the best option and not a long walk. And it would have been even better if they had an espresso machine to complement the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013 via mobile

Hard to park near, but worth it. It looks like a little house on the side of the road. Wish they were open for dinner!

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Monterey, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

What a great spot for breakfast or lunch. As a fan of Brazilian food, this hit the spot for authentic flavors and style. The place is small, but the service is so good that you can get in, even on a weekend. And, any slight wait is worth it. Bright colors, fragrances, tropical vibe, spices-they all have that feeling that... More

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Santa Cruz, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

Full of lovely Brazilians Food good, prices good, service good, just get there early to avoid waiting

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Waterford, Wisconsin
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31 reviews 31 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2013

Our group enjoyed a great brunch made with in-season fruits and vegetables. Everything was wonderful-highly recommend!

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Connecticut
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25 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2013

Unusually good food and friendly service. We had lunch with two young grandchildren. Our granddaughter said the banana pancake was two thumbs up. All 6 in the party thoroughly enjoyed the 6 different dishes. And the smoothies are awesome! Highly recommended.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2013 via mobile

Moved to Santa Cruz and found this place - yum! Eggs Benedict is amazing. Acai smoothie bowls are sooo good. Great atmosphere and the waitresses are always so friendly.

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Bend, Oregon
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2013

This little cottage cafe is uniquely special, offering really tasty Brazilian meals. We've eaten there several times over the years, and never been disappointed----especially their breakfasts. Among other items, the morning menu features creative, perfectly-prepared omelets incorporating delicious black beans, avocado slices, fresh tomatoes, cheeses, etc., all artfully arranged on the plate in a mouth-wateringly colorful display. And if you... More

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pasadena, california, USA
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

Never disappoints...coffee is delicious, food is always well prepared. You can't miss this place! Very generous portions, so consider sharing main entrees.

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2013 via mobile

Tip: long waiting. You can order some natural juices/ smoothies and appetizers to eat while you wait; Açaí bowls look amazing Pros: healty food and juices, delicious food, attentive staff Cons: long wait We had - passion fruit juice Delicious - rissol camarao Really good. A little different from the Portuguese version. - muqueca de camarao e muqueca mista (rice... More

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