Capitola Diner — Restaurant in Capitola

Great fair weather Diner. We went in mid December, and quickly realized the dining room is unconditioned. No AC? That's normal around here. Try no Heat. They set up a couple presto radiant heat dishes around the dining room, which do nothing because in a dining room you need to heat up the air. So we kept our coats on and had cold fingers. Radiant dishes only work when they are aimed at you, they are really for outdoor spaces or large tall warehouse spaces where heating the air is futile. We were seated quickly and offered beverages, but needed more time to review the menu when they came to take our order. It took over a half hour to be checked on again. They were not busy but did appear short staffed. We were getting pretty nervous about our decision to eat there as the time ticked by. Luckily, the food was fantastic, and served hot. Hands down the best cheesy Garlic bread I've ever had. It blows Dennys and the Santa Cruz Diner clear out of the water when it comes to tasty food. The food saved the experience. We will go back, but probably during the spring or fall when the weather is nice. Not the summer or winter. Management could make a drastic improvement to dining room comfort by replacing each presto heat dish with two convective...

Attention all food enthusiasts! If you're craving a mouthwatering experience, look no further than the Chicken Pesto Philly Cheese -Steak (shown as steak on menu but it’s elite with all chicken!!)  at Capitola Diner on 41st Ave. Trust me, it's a game-changer! Picture this: tender, juicy chicken loaded with gooey cheese and perfectly sautéed peppers and onions, extra pesto inside, all nestled in a soft, toasted roll. But here's the kicker – ask for a side of their special pesto sauce to elevate the flavors to new heights. You won't be able to resist drizzling it over your fries – a match made in culinary heaven!

And let's talk about consistency – every visit to Capitola Diner guarantees top-notch service from the most humble owners in town. Their prices are unbeatable, and the quality of their food speaks volumes. Whether you're a regular or a first-timer, you'll be treated like family from the moment you walk in. Trust me, one bite of their Chicken Pesto Philly Cheese Steak, and you'll be hooked for life. Don't miss out on this flavor sensation – head to Capitola Diner on 41st ave today and prepare to have your taste buds...

Unfortunately our experience wasn’t what we were expecting from this diner. When we walked in it had a strange smell and we were directed to seat ourselves at “whatever table” would fit our party of eight. There was just one other table with customers in the whole restaurant which was odd. When it came to our food, we ordered two orders of chicken and waffles but the waiter returned and said they only had enough chicken for one of the orders and that they had frozen chicken strips that they could make for the other. My husband and mother in law were not happy with their chicken burgers because the chicken was disproportionately smaller than the bun so there was a chunk of their burger that had no meat. When we were done eating the waiter took a very long time to give us our check even after she had already cleared the table and saw that we were done. Overall it wasn’t a great experience and we had already made up our mind while we were there that we wouldn’t return or recommend Capitola...