Cafe Limelight - Santa Cruz

So sad to see that Cafe Limelight is gone after so long, what a sweet and unique place it was, with the most delicious panini sandwiches! Thank you for the memories, social AND scrumptious.

I ordered the ham, cheddar, and mustard panino, and it was super yummy. I only ate half and saved the other half for part of my dinner lol, which tasted yummy warmed up again in the oven! The lays chips that came with my panino were expired, but I didn't notice until I ate them all (just a month), so that was fine. I like the outdoor seating, it's pretty, but unfortunately, they do not have umbrellas. So if your spot isn't in the shade, you're just roasting in the sun. My table was in the shade initially, but by the end of lunch, the sun was roasting me, so I went ahead and paid and ate the rest of the first half of my sandwich when I got back home. They have inside seating too, but I'm not eating indoors in restaurants at this time. Service is friendly. The guy that runs the place was very nice and brought out my food in a very timely manner, and also brought my check out quickly when I asked. Will def be back for another panino!

So very sad to see the cafe closed for business. Such a loss for the community of Santa Cruz. Thank you for many outstanding lunches, the turkey brie panini was my favorite. You will be missed

My mom and I each ordered a half panino and half soup combo for lunch. They were absolutely delicious, with perfect crusty toasted bread and cheesy fillings. I got the caprese with pesto, mozzarella, and tomatoes, she got the artichoke hearts, mozzarella, and red pepper pesto. Her lentil soup was spicy, hearty, flavorful. I was so sad I couldn't really eat any since I am allergic, but I snuck a tiny bite for flavor and paid with a mild allergic reaction (not recommended, but was worth it). I got the tomato soup, which was a nice side to the sandwich. There were several other interesting vegetarian sandwich options, and also a make your own grilled cheese section. I recommend coming here for a delicious filling lunch!

Pretty solid location, pleasant ambiance, and tasty panini's. I enjoyed the overall vibe of the cafe. Will hopefully be coming back.