Restaurants: Capitola / Soquel

Betty's Burgers, 505 Seabright Ave, 423-8190, and 1000 41st Avenue, 475-5901, good kid-friendly atmosphere, simple menu, fast service.

 Cafe Cruz, you can get great "grown-up" food, yet the staff is very accomodating to kids; crayons are brought to the tables so kids and grownups can doodle while they wait; the atmosphere is conducive to kid-sized voices (though good manners are expected, as well they should be), and the kid menu has good selections" 2621 41st Avenue, Soquel, 476-3801 D-R Martin, Soquel

Dharmas
"Tofu dogs, burritos, etc. will appeal to kids, also milkshakes, pasta, and more. They have little toy plastic animals all around for kids to play with while they wait. TIP: There is one raised seating section that has about 3 tables and is sometimes empty. If no one is seated in that section, there is more room for kids who are wiggly." D.R Martin
"... they have these great plastic animals all over the restaurant for the kids" Syda M.
Dharma's hours are 8 am til 9 pm, seven days a week. Breakfast is served from 8 am until 12 noon. Located at 4250 Capitola Road in Capitola. Phone them at 831.462.1717 or FAX in your order at 831.464.TOFU They also do catering , 831.429.2377 http://www.dharmaland.com Dharma's has a children's menu and a gluten-free menu! Go online and sign up for weekly menu specials and discount coupons!

Gayle’s Bakery Making kid favorites like Macaroni and Cheese, plus a special Junior Blue Plate with Penne Pasta, Garlic Bre ad, Carrots and Ranch Dressing with a Butterstar Cookie. Order as little or as much as you like. Casual, family-friendly restaurant. 504 Bay Ave, Capitola. 831.462.1200 http://www.gaylesbakery.com/ At Gayle's, you are encouraged to bring your own containers! Gayle's has recently enclosed their patio. Now featuring a fireplace and heaters for the chilly nights and sometimes-foggy days! And, read about our environment policy! http://www.gaylesbakery.com/about-us/reducing-food-packaging/

The Silver Spur is an old-fashioned diner that uses fresh ingredients, local when possible, roast their own meats, 6 am til 3 pm, 6 days a week, 2650 Soquel Drive in Soquel, closed Sundays, 475-2725

Takara Sushi, 38th Avenue in Live Oak

Tacqueria Baja has great Mexican kid-food, in the heart of Capitola Village, 1 block to the beach, 200 Monterey Avenue #2, Capitola, 465-0228

Taqueria Vallerta is a favorite family restaurant 893 41st Avenue, 464-7022 and 1101 Pacific Avenue, 471-2655

VFW Hall  5pm, until food is gone, on Wednesdays and Fridays, Wednesday is Thai Food, Fridays Chef Lori Jo Turner prepares various main courses.  $10.00 cash or check, 2259 7th Ave. 475-9804 Full Service Bar is on site along with soft drinks, hot tea, and coffee