Saturn Cafe
$$ - average
Eclectic (Varied)
Vegetarian diner food with a funky atmosphere
The Saturn Cafe is nearly 100% vegetarian (except for a couple tuna items), with lots of vegan choices, including nachos, soup, burgers, pasta, sandwiches, and vegan desserts including cake, pie, and soy ice cream.
They also serve beer and wine, and they're open really late.
The atmosphere is very funky, a sort of mix of punk and hippie, along with a Rock-ola jukebox and gender-neutral bathrooms.
Added by Dave Rolsky on Feb 3 06 (updated Jan 20)
Reviews
I have given this place many a chance and have found it to be lacking in practically all areas. The food consistently comes out to the tables lukewarm and very greasy. The atmosphere is definitely upbeat and very 'Santa Cruz' but the restaurant has servers that seem too cool to be waiting on you and more interested in socializing. If you want food, eat at Dharma's but if you want a place to hang out for a while with music blaring-this is the place.
This place is a lot of fun, and the late hours are definitely a bonus. I had a vegan burger with grilled onions, and some delicious steak fries. The best part, however, was the vegan nachos. I also had the tofu chocolate pie for dessert, which was quite tasty.
It's not the best food I've ever had, but getting vegan junk food is always fun, and it wins bonus points for being open late and having a fun atmosphere.
Great resturant, great food, great atmosphere. My wife and I head to Santa Cruz once a year for vacation (someday we'll live there) and this resturant is our favorite stop. The staff has always been pleasant, the food tasty and the hours very accommodating. Try for yourself!