"Love this place, food is great, ambiance is great, but I’m not sure what happened this time. Food was still good, but portions shrunk considerably for the surf’s up, which is a major bummer. I even tipped 20% before sitting down and still got shorted, so it wasn’t that. Who knows, maybe an off day, but might go somewhere else when eggs bacon toast potatoes is 15 bucks and you get a pretty light spread."

"We love Windmill. We visit Santa Cruz a few times a year and we come here for breakfast every single day. Santa Cruz is definitely not known for its good food so we are grateful to at least have The Windmill! Also very kid friendly, very GF friendly, just friendly in general and we looooove it!"

"While the location is historic and visually appealing while waiting for your food, the food itself is only average, and the service is alright. Regarding the food, the bread was old, and the vegetables were barely cooked despite the long wait time. Instead of toasting the croissant, which would have crisped it up, it seemed to be heated up in another way, making it warm but not addressing the other issues. The vegetables were good, but barely sautéed. The composition of the sandwich was not great, with the bottom falling apart and the insides falling out - but it was great to eat with a fork. With that said, the portion size is on the smaller side for the price point. Regarding service, the cashiers took a while to process orders, and overall, the service could be improved. The manager (?) was rude to a customer while we waited for our food, which doesn't add to the overall impression. However, the building is a historic landmark and is quite lovely to sit outside or inside, enjoying the architecture."

"Very cute spot right of East Cliff. Locally run they serve delicious locally sourced food with lots of vegetarian and vegan options. Their coffee is delicious as well."

"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!"