Blue Lava Café | Our Story

A new café on 41st Avenue
Blue Lava Café put down roots on Capitola's 41st Avenue to give the neighborhood a relaxed, welcoming spot for a real meal.

A practical neighborhood stop
Steps from Capitola Mall and the Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery — a natural stop for families and regulars running everyday errands.

A different side of Capitola
While Capitola's waterfront village gets the postcards, this inland corridor has its own quiet rhythm — and Blue Lava leans into it.

Part of a growing local scene
Lookout Santa Cruz recognized Blue Lava among new businesses adding energy to Santa Cruz County's dining scene — a fitting notice for a place that belongs here.