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Cafe Sparrow in Aptos is a two star French restaurant. This place is moderately priced. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features brunch and lunch.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Pricey, but wonderful food. One of the best breakfast places around. I have not tried the dinner menu, but I would imagine it's great.
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My sisters and I took our mother to Cafe Sparrow during a Santa Cruz weekend. The food, service and atmosphere were all excellent. We liked it so much, we returned the next day for lunch. It is a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is sensational! The food is wonderful, the service is terrific, and the prices are reasonable. Cafe Sparrow is a nice intimate place, it was just right for "ladies lunch". The menu is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I cant be lived I have lived in Aptos for the last two years and not been here. I absolutely love this place, wait adore this place, wait think its the best restaurant in the SC area. Yep I said it....
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I have lived in Aptos for 3 years and have driven by Cafe Sparrow a ton of times.Our first time at Cafe Sparrow was in June and we've been there a total of 5 times now. Were bummed we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a long day of wine tasting at Passport days we found this gem of a restaurant. The food is light and tasty. The staff is very attentive and we were glad to find this cozy place. Luckily we were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely adore this place. From the size of the restaurant (very cozy, but not too small/too big) to the decor (very soft comfortable french country feel) to the service; it doesn't get better...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only eaten here once...but it was great. Definitely want to go back soon! :)
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The lame is fantastic to say the least. The atmosphere is french country. Monday night is 1/2 off wine, which they have a good selection of. The food, hmmm what can I say about the food but its great....
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best in the Santa Cruz area. It is so hard to find a consistent restaurant in Santa Cruz but Cafe Sparrow has been doing it well for years. The menu offers something for everyone and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything about our dining experience at Cafe Sparrow was impeccable... from the service, to the food, to the quaint ambience, I highly recommend dining here if you are visiting or are a local. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Visited Cafe Sparrow last night for Valentine's Day, and dined on the best meal I've had so far this year. I started with the Sparrow Caesar Salad, which was perfectly creamy and not dominated by...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thank God for Cafe Sparrow. I was about to lose hope in the Santa Cruz area restaurants as the majority seem to continuously fall short..but cafe Sparrow is a gem. The menu items and the nightly...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great service. Good food. The Fromage appetizer (cheddar, gruyere and brie cheese on toasted baguette) was delicious. Also tried the venison carpaccio; it was...eh. Prefer beef carpaccio but it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is fabulous. Great food, great service, and wonderful ambiance. The special fijian ono (fish) was the tastiest meal I have had in a long time. Attentive service with a smile and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went there for lunch. Shrimp salad and polenta salad were excellent. Nice atmosphere and excellent service. Lunch salads and sandwiches about $15. We would go there again.
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for lunch with my mom. The place is cute but oh so girly. Very floral and pastel. We both ordered sandwiches. She had the reuben and I had the curried chicken sandwich on a croissant. Both...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Monday night wine specials are not to be missed! 1/2 price on all bottled wine. Food was excellent and service 1st class. Crab cakes as previously reviewed were disappointing -- too much filler and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Brunch at Sparrow is delicious. Yummy stuffed french toast, garnished with dry tasteless ham. I'm overlooking the ham because I don't care for it anyway. They also have cute french country...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. Hippies galore! You have to love it. Went here for dinner with a good friend and recalled plenty of Tommy Bahamas shirts and Birkenstocks.The staff was very pleasant, I'd give them that. I liked...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Sparrow is one of my favorite dining spots in Santa Cruz County. The food is always fresh, the steaks are the best quality and service is wonderful.
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OMG they had the best French Toast: they took a baguette and "French Toasted" it, put cheese and raspberry jam in between the pieces, added fruit (pears bananas apricot) soaked in some kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was great! Went here for brunch, and what a treat! The place is so charming (the style is very country cottage feminine - think Vera Bradley meets April Cornell), which is perfect for a slow...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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We were having a great meal at Cafe Sparrow to celebrate Father's day when we were interrupted by I believe the owner, who asked if we could keep our 13 month old quiet. We were shocked, especially since we...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This may be my all-time favorite restaurant. I ADORE the food here. I haven't been in a while, but I remember some kind of macadamia nut crusted fish, delicious vegetables, everything so, so...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Sparrow probably has the most delicious food I've ever had in the Santa Cruz area. I recently had the petite filet mignon and crab cakes, and it was definitely one of the best meals I've ever...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's my favorite place in Aptos because of it's consistent high quality. It doesn't hurt that they have a different special every night that comes with soup or choice any of their fine salads and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food and service is outstanding. This is one of the very few restaurants in the area that are worth spending any money at. There is always variety in the menu and always something for anyone's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely my favorite restaurant in the Santa Cruz area. I go so often I know most of the menu, but the daily specials keep things interesting. My favorite is the venison special that seems...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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Service is exceptional, the waitress named Theresa was fantastic. Lovely little restaraunt in the heart of Aptos Village. Great specials, great food, great wine. One of the best restaraunts in Santa Cruz...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The NYG and I found Cafe Sparrow on a Lark. (hah)Anyway, stumbled upon this place last Saturday in the midst of our wild brunch hunt, which began at Cabrillo Farmer's Market, took us dashing past...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is pretty good. My daughter and I had a great time one night, with wonderful service and fine food. However, we returned and were not so pleased. It was half priced wine Monday. We...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My family used to have some waterfront property in Aptos, so it was nice to be around town again. My sister even bought some property, but not waterfront. This used to be a total beach town, but in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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This this pure and simple the best dining experience in the Santa Cruz area. The food is amazing, the wine list is nicely chosen and the staff and chef make it a wonderful experience. Whether you go for...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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They are on Soquel Drive in Aptos right near the corner of Trout Gulch Rd., near the entrance to Niesene Marks state park. I enjoyed both the food and casual elegance of the restaurant itself.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Revolving specials are wonderful as is the prix fixe menu, nightly. Wonderful and local ingrediants and super progressive wine list. The Gabrielle and Coco are not to be missed nor is the '03...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2006
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cafe sparrow pleases its local crowd with fresh light meals and wonderful desserts...
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aptos village. nightly specials are always interesting and prepared with care. good wine list...
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