Cafe Brasil (1410 Mission St., 831/429-1855, www.cafebrasil.us [1], daily 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., $10–20) serves up the Brazilian fare its name promises. Painted jungle green with bright yellow and blue trim, you can’t miss this totally Santa Cruz [2] breakfast and lunch joint.
In the morning, the fare runs to omelets and ethnic specialties, while lunch includes pressed sandwiches, meat and tofu dishes, and Brazilian house specials. A juice bar provides rich but healthy meal accompaniments that can also act as light meals on their own.
To try something different, get an acia bowl—acia is a South American fruit—or an Amazon cherry juice and OJ blend.
Links:
[1] http://www.cafebrasil.us
[2] http://www.moon.com/destinations/california/central-coast/santa-cruz