Windmill Cafe Info
Amenities
Service options
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Outdoor seating
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Curbside pickup
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Takeout
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Dine-in
Highlights
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Great coffee
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Great tea selection
Popular for
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Breakfast
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Lunch
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Solo dining
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Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
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Coffee
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Comfort food
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Healthy options
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Organic dishes
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Quick bite
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Vegan options
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Vegetarian options
Dining options
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Breakfast
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Brunch
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Lunch
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Catering
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Dessert
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Seating
Amenities
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Restroom
Atmosphere
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Casual
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Cozy
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Historic
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Trendy
Crowd
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Groups
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Tourists
Payments
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
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NFC mobile payments
Children
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Good for kids
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High chairs
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Kids' menu
Parking
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Free parking lot
Pets
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Dogs allowed
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Dogs allowed outside
Best WLM Reviews
Great brunch or breakfast spot. Plenty of gluten free and organic options. Great ambiance!! We enjoyed our beautiful breakfast with coffee! Such a great vibe! They even have a vegetable garden in the back!
I love their food. So delicious and fresh. I ordered a bagel with salmon (lox) and there were fresh herbs and edible flowers sprinkled on top. They grow the herbs themselves on the property.
Staff is really nice, but maybe not flexible with menu.
My only sad critique is that their coffee needs a major overhaul. The drip coffee was so weak. I tried to remedy it, by adding a shot of espresso to it, which didn't it improve it much. There are so many amazing coffee places in town that they can easily get consultation on how to improve their coffee drinks.
I wIll definitely return for breakfast and brunch, but will bring my own coffee.
Hot breakfast, service and staff top notch. Pastries are not the best but quite nice still. Of note, almond danish tasted better than cranberry scones. Coffee mugs and portions decent, tasted great.
I really wanted to love this place; it gets 5 stars for cute quirky atmosphere yet the food was pretty disappointing. I ordered avocado toast with a side of sausage; the sausage tasted like Jimmy Dean sausage, and the bread seemed like really basic grocery store sourdough. The lox bagel my friend ordered also seemed like it was directly from Safeway. Actually, I think I would have gotten a more gourmet sandwich from Safeway. With such wonderful bakeries and food stores in the area it would’ve been awesome if they were using locally sourced sourdough, bagels and sausage! The food came out on a piece of wax paper in a plastic red basket. Using regular plates would have made a difference along with using better quality, locally sourced food.
The ambiance is pleasant with a laid-back vibe. The food is decent and works if you need a quick breakfast, but it doesn't leave a lasting impression. I was surprised by the limited egg options, as they only serve scrambled eggs. The mocha definitely tasted like it was made using Hershey's syrup.
Very cute café that's in a historic building right by Twin Lakes Beach! Tons of gluten free and vegan / vegetarian options for those that want them and overall just fresh and tasty. Fair prices too! Asian stir fry was excellent with tempeh (wild salmon available as well) and the breakfast scramble with greens was good - I think it would be even better with cheese added on top (will do that next time). Cappuccino was good and strong!
Sooo good! If you're gluten free, this place is must. I had the gf french toast (ahhmazing) and the impossible sausage (also fantastic). Sooo many gf bakery items. Great place!! Highly recommend.
This is a great little cafe especially if you have dietary restrictions. Most of the food can be made gluten free and a lot of the menu items are vegan friendly. The whole place has a very Santa Cruz feel to it and it's extremely casual. The food is good and the smoothies are delicious. I had the grilled goat cheese and salmon sandwich with the Frida smoothie. Absolutely fantastic. The line to order food isn't too bad, but when they're busy it will take a while for you to get your food.
Quick Facts About Windmill Cafe
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM |
| Thursday | 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM |
| Friday | 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM |
| Saturday | 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM |
| Sunday | 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM |
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