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Patch Picks: Great Area Places for Easter Brunch
Easter is just around the corner, and Santa Cruz County is rich with great places to celebrate. Here are Patch's top five picks for places to go.
1. Café Max in the Scotts Valley Hilton, 6001 La Madrona Dr., will feature an Easter Champagne Brunch, including eggs Benedict, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon and fresh fruit. It will also have a waffle station with made-to-order Belgian waffles, a carving station with prime rib and spiral-cut honey ham and a dessert station. Champagne and mimosas will also be served. Brunch will be served from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. The cost is $34.95 for adults, $27.95 for seniors and $15.95 for children. For more information or to make reservations, call 831-440-1000 or visit www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/SJCSVHF-Hilton-Santa-Cruz-Scotts-Valley-California/index.do.
2. at the , 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz, has all the brunch favorites, like deep-dish French toast, smoked salmon, roast lamb, tilapia and Chicken Avignon. Enjoy the beautiful ocean view while you sip on unlimited champagne. The cost is $33.95 for adults, $12.95 for children ages 4-12, and children under 3 are free. For more information or to make reservations, call 831-423-2053 or visit cocoanutgrovesantacruz.com.
3. The Tyrolean Inn, 600 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, will serve Easter brunch, German style. Its menu will feature a Lauch und Leberkas Frittata, made with veal loaf, leeks and Swiss and cheddar cheese. It will also have shepherd’s pie, red cabbage, sauerkraut and apple strudel and other desserts. More traditional fare will include scrambled eggs, French toast, bacon and potatoes. The cost is $19.95 for adults, $11.95 for children ages 7-12 and $5.95 for children under 6. Brunch will be served from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. For more information or to make reservations, call 831-336-5188 or visit tyroleaninn.com/Seasonal/easter.html.
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4. , 1750 Wharf Rd., Capitola, will feature dinner all day, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Its special menu will have your choice of slow-roasted leg of lamb, $24.95 for adults and $12 for children, or market ham, $20.95 for adults and $11.95 for children. Patrons can also order from the regular dinner menu all day. Reservations are recommended. For more information, call 831-475-1511 or visit shadowbrook-capitola.com.
5. , 910 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, will feature an al a carte Easter brunch with special selections, including lamb and eggs Benedict. Prices will range from $9-$23. Brunch service will be from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. To make reservations or to learn more, call 831-457-1677 or visit gabriellacafe.com/menus.html