Zachary's
Zachary's is an American restaurant on Pacific Avenue in downtown Santa Cruz specializing in food made from scratch in the kitchen. The place offers indoor and outdoor seating with a simple, welcoming layout where staff are knowledgeable about the homemade dishes.
The restaurant opened in 1985 and has become established as a local destination in Santa Cruz over the decades. A notable feature is the sourdough starter used for pancakes, which traces back to the California Gold Rush era and has been maintained for over a hundred years.
Zachary's has been a gathering place in Santa Cruz since 1985, representing the local tradition of homemade American cooking that brings together neighbors and travelers. The restaurant reflects a community value for food made from scratch and genuine personal service.
The restaurant opens early in the morning and closes in early afternoon, serving both breakfast and lunch throughout the day. You can eat inside or outdoors depending on the weather, and takeaway orders are available by phone.
The pancakes are made with a sourdough starter more than a hundred years old, tracing directly to the California Gold Rush era, which staff enjoy sharing stories about with guests. This ancient fermentation culture remains active in the kitchen daily and gives the pancakes their character.
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