Cafe Brasil

Santa Cruz, CA · Brazilian restaurant

Rating
4.6/5
★★★★★ 4.6
Reviews
20
Rank in Santa Cruz
#37
of 334 restaurants
City Percentile
72%
rating percentile
Address
Cafe Brasil, 1410 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone
(831) 429-1855
Website
www.cafebrasil.us
Status
Closed · Opens 8 AM

Cafe Brasil is a restaurant located in Santa Cruz, CA. It is one of 334 restaurants listed in Santa Cruz. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Santa Cruz city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Cafe Brasil

Breakfast, Juices, Bowls & Dishes in Santa Cruz, Brazilian Style Cafe Brasil is a family business where you can feel almost as invited to a Brazilian home. Breakfast and all dishes are delicious from traditional Brazilian recipes with some... More

Hours

Saturday8 AM–3 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.0 Liz N · Jan 2026

There were two young people at the front greeting guests. There were plenty of seats available for two, but we had to wait while one of them greeted their family, while the other just stood there. Once we were finally seated, the two waiters (POC- possibly the owners?) were very sweet and welcoming. The coffee was delicious. The steak was good but could’ve used more seasoning, and the potatoes were tasty. Overall, a nice spot with great coffee and friendly service once seated.

★★★★★ 5.0 Beach Town Traveler · Dec 2025

I had the most lovely experience here on a quiet afternoon. I ordered a hot carafe of coffee paired with hot milk. I was very pleased to see that it came with a side of baguette and a cup of fruit. It was the perfect light snack that made me want to come back for more. The menu looks truly amazing, so I will be returning soon. Please give this small business a try instead of going to McDonald's across the street!

★★★★☆ 4.0 Rong Mao · Apr 2025

This is a casual eatery that makes one feel that they have stepped into a cafe in Brazil, with all the bright-colored walls and artworks. Even the exterior walls of the house are painted with the colors of the Brazilian flag. The staff were all very friendly. We got there on a weekday a little bit after noon and had to wait about 20 minutes to be seated. We tried the A Madeira top sirloin steak with sautéed mushrooms in a creamy Madeira wine sauce, muquecas with baby shrimp (cooked in a tomato sauce with coconut milk, palm oil, and green pepper), a small bowl of feijoada (black bean stew with sausages), and Aipim Frito (fried yucca). The steak and shrimp dishes came with rice, farofa (fried cassava flour with some onions) and salad. Taking a bite of the rice and farofa together gives the r

★★★★☆ 4.0 Mayra Deleon · Mar 2025

We went here Saturday for lunch and we waited less than ten minutes. We were going to Seymour Marine Center, so when we pass by here the place looked packed, so we decided to give it a try if the wait wasn't long. When we sat down, our drink order was taken right away. I got the matte Chai which was delicious. My son ordered sprite, but they ran out. My husband ordered a beer, but they ran out. The food came in less than twenty minutes after ordering. My son's plate was a huge amount for a kids menu. My husband's beef cavalo tasted good just needed some salt. I ordered the gallo pinto and it tasted good. I would go back and try other things. The parking is limited

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 Duncan · Aug 2025

They made us go in a waitlist even though there were plenty of open tables both inside and outdoors. The food was pretty basic, the crab felt dry and not as fresh and finally the smoothies were made with powder fruit. Not recommended.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

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