Whale City Aptos — Restaurant in Capitola

Great coffee, but super cold inside so coffee got cold quickly. One star lost for lack of ADA signs showing the ramp. The back door should be indicated, because it's got an awkward staircase that isn't as inviting as the ramp door. If you have never been there, go in the right side via the ramp and you'll have the best experience. The chicken fried steak and eggs over easy were perfectly prepared, but a teaspoon of salsa and dollop of sour cream, and parsley garnish would have made it more competitive with the Red Apple standard. However, I did ask for salsa and they brought out both roja and Verde salsas both above average to a salsa snob like me. The country potatoes (home fries) were a bit salty and probably would have been better if there were more potatoes but I didn't feel stuffed afterward.

The guest I invited was unable to order the pancake special because they had corn syrup and sugar free syrup but not real maple syrup. I offered to buy a jug of real maple syrup for them so we could have some at the table and they went and got some so they have it now, but we changed our order before he got back. Still, super kind to make the effort to have what customers want!

Finally, I don't drink but they had a great bar and super friendly helpful bartender there who made a bloody Mary for someone and it looked Hollywood the way he made it and presented it. Later he found one of my service dog's missing socks and returned it for us. The server was also super kind and brought a cup of water for my boy. Will definitely return, but will wear a jacket....

May and July 2024 OK, you have to try this neighborhood hot spot. It is just opening and already awesome. They are updating the already comfy interior with nice separation of tables and adding more to the outdoor seating, which is historically a community drop in space, so announce yourself if you're new here.

The setting is local, beach, comfy. The service is attentive. The food is delicious and carefully prepared. They are singing in beautiful tones with closing time looming now. So get to this new Aptos spot, across from Ranch del Mar for early breakfast, brunch or lunch.

Delicious battered fish 'n chips. Crab patties, so fresh, with nicely balanced flavors. I wish they were bigger fatter cakes, so yummy, very satisfying as is. French fries, fresh made and awesome.

To top all that, they have ginormous cookies, lovely bakery goods, from pastry to Davenport bakery bread. There are vegetarian to...

Went for breakfast this morning. Only one server, the place was NOT busy. We waited 25 minutes for acknowledgement and for drink orders which were just coffee. The waitress brought the coffee and spilt it on the table, didn’t offer a rag and walked away without napkins for us to clean it. When we ordered our breakfast, she came back to tell us they ONLY will serve scrambled eggs…. Which takes basically every breakfast item off the menu. Another 25 minutes goes by after we had asked for water. My Mother got up to fill her own and during the time we were there. 2 cats roamed inside on tables, chairs, and jumped up on the counter and drank from the water pitcher my mom had just poured her water from…. It’s baffling. We left and will never return. Unsanitary and the...