Saturn Cafe
(Now Closed)Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant and Restaurant$$$$
Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
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Happy Hour: 50% off all draft beer, wine & appetizers M-F 4pm-7pm (sign seen in window on 6/15). Check in with Yelp! & get 20% off your order on Mondays thru Wednesdays. Use it on dine-in or take-out!
This place is phenomenal, and their menu continues to change and improve with every visit! During fall, you Must get the pumpkin mudslide cake. I am also a bug fan of the mint chip soy milkshake!
Dahlia ArmentaAugust 10, 2013This is the best vegetarian food I've ever had & I'm not even vegetarian! It's open late which makes it the perfect place to visit after a night at the bars. I recommend the BBQ ranch chicken burger👌- Ladies, get the cowgirl burger. Guys, get the Space Cowboy. Gender non-conformists, you get the Diablo burger. Don't argue.
Susan WuFebruary 21, 2018This place is absolute heaven for my family who has gluten, eggs and dairy allergies. Dedicated gluten-free and vegan fryer? Nachos, quesadilla, scrambled eggs (vegan), vegan milkshake, burgers!
Ann Marie BNovember 9, 2014Food is absolutely incredible. Service leaves something to be desired. All good is vegetarian (and most can be made vegan). Decent prices. Get the garlic fries. The veggie burgers are homemade!
Jessina CollinsFebruary 21, 2018Vegan and vegetarian COMFORT food. Emphasis on non-veg type meals made with veg ingredients (soy, faux meat, etc). Less of a 'health nut' vibe and more of a vegetarians-craving-comfort-food-vibe.
Christian ChewAugust 31, 2014Their vegan milkshakes are AWESOME. You can't go wrong with them. However, you can go wrong with any of their curry. Unless you like curry with your water. That's what it's like.
Destination hot fudge here,Saturn is a great late nite eatery. Share a mini madness with a friend. Brunch is tasty too.
Nat HarwardJuly 9, 2013Dutch Chocolate with Organic Peanut Butter. Milkshakes are made with McConnell’s premium ice cream. Choose shake add-ins like chocolate cookie crumbs, berries, and organic peanut butter. Read more
Absolutely amazing staff, clean and fresh(ish) smelling, heavily perfumed restrooms , really great coffee, terrific menu, no real good outlet options, and love the late hours.- Cristina B.September 28, 2014Their thin fries are awesome! Also they have really good milk shakes as well! That they are open very late is also a bonus for nights out downtown.
- Don't be afraid to try anything. We've been coming to Saturn for 27 years and haven't had a bad meal or dessert yet. Amazing food and great atmosphere - truly Santa Cruz!
LibertyJuly 29, 2012Perfect vegetarian diner food (including vegan nachos!) and fabulous fries. Consider getting their chipotle dippy-spready something (usually a spread on burgers) to accompany your fries.
Joe Murphy LibrarianOctober 25, 2014"Classic combo" vegan grilled cheese (add jalapeño & pickle) butternut squash soup and fruit cup.
The nachos are the best thing on the menu. Get them with a side of ranch dressing and substitute chips for thin-cut fries.
Valéria Falcao AllanDecember 12, 2015Pleasant place, friendly and efficient staff and the best tomato soup. The outdoor patio is pet friendly.🐶😉- Southwestern omelette no sour cream, no cheese is terrific. Also try the heavenly Benedict. With or without Hollandaise sauce, it's quite tasty!
Madeleine GarzaSeptember 21, 2015I'm neither vegan nor vegetarian and I had such a great time! Best fries I ever had!!
Derek PetersonJune 7, 2017It's a diner with vegan comfort food. Get a burger, fries, and a shake, and be happy.
Marc MangurayMarch 14, 2015Try their French fries! It's delish! Oh and the chocolate milk shakes are just superb!
Ninon ™May 24, 2014Vegetarian diner food: a unique and great combination. Lots of vegan options. Friendly staff!
Marrield BerryJanuary 4, 2015They brought back the Spartacus salad!!! I quit going bc they discontinued my fav! But it's back! Tomato soup is a must!
Rob GiustiMay 9, 2012Get the thin fries, not the thick ones, and a chocolate shake. Dip the fries in the shake, and it tastes JUST like a churro.
Cenk AydinOctober 20, 2012I tried their dark chocolate brownie st desert! I don't get it I guess. Why people die for it? Or are you really die for it, or there's nothing to eat at that time in the town?
Eat Vegan Food! Make sure you are ordering menu items that have a V or VR next to them, because those are Vegan or Vegan Ready (to make vegan). Otherwise they have poisonous dairy products in them! Sa Read more
ᴡ WilsonOctober 8, 2011Can't go wrong with any of the burgers. Ice cream shakes are excellent. Be prepared to be stuffed.
Allison ParrishMay 21, 2016milkshake flavor of the month was berry lime and it did NOT disappoint. omg
Priscilla SaldanhaOctober 23, 2015Add Sweet potatoes fries in your option. Its impossible You won't like
Order a Chocolate Madness. Revel in the sheer amazingness of the hot fudge (which you can purchase for use at home).
Elizabeth BrownJuly 16, 2012Make sure you are not in a hurry. Every time I have been here, the service is excrutiatingly slow. No matter how busy the resturant actually is, it takes a while to get seated and given the check
Save The Swim TeamJanuary 15, 2011awesome vegetarian food! perfect tour stop if you're a vegetarian in a band
Try this month's ice cream (McConnell's Blueberry) as a milkshake! Deliciously amazing! Yum!
Eliza YanikNovember 23, 2014local vegetarian & her husband: Over-charged, Rude Service, & Bland Food. I will not be returning. My yelp review:
travis nassJuly 5, 2010Sliders had way too much oregano. Ranch was good but dill heavy. Raw garlic on the fries is a weird choice. The local beer was delicious. Our server was way too professional to be working here.
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Saturn Cafe offers traditional American diner fare with a vegetarian twist. Our menu features local and organic ingredients within a vibrant atmosphere.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 9:00 AM–Midnight
(831) 429-8505
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer
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