Dave’s Cannery Cafe

Ok. One time at Giovannis in Morro Bay they had a special on Albacore fish and chips. I tried it and i think it was the greatest thing I ever tasted. I have never seen it since.
Then I heard of a legendary place in Astoria Oregon called the Bowpicker, where all they do is Albacore fish and chips. The one chance I got to go there, that day they were closed.
So I looked high and low up and down the coast. And was overjoyed when I heard about Dave’s Albacore. Finally a place where I could get this. And what happens?
Dave’s, across from Costco, is closed, apparently by an action from the City of Santa Cruz! Well, I didn’t enjoy my trip to Santa Cruz and seeing that was about the last straw. When I’m going to the coast I’ll stay away from your city. Who needs it?
Nevertheless, I’m giving Dave’s Albacore a perfect 5 star rating just for having the great sense to have this on their menu and for having the gumption to try to actually do business in Santa Cruz, which I guess doesn’t need the jobs provided by a small businessman attempting to provide a spectacular product!

Across the street, South side, from Santa Cruz Costco.
Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, and Saturday from 9am to 6pm, and Sunday from 9am to 5pm.
I have passed this fish factory for Years leaving Costco, but did not see the café sign until I saw 2 cop cars parked there for lunch, so it would be safe and probably good !
I ordered the $ 9 – 10 King-​Chinook mild salmon quesadilla, with a big red tomato flour tortilla, lettuce cabbage and tomato. It was a large portion and mild, but Very tasty, Since Red-​Sockeye salmon was not available. I recommend this menu item.
I also took to-​go the 2 small corn tortillas Fish Tacos for $ 7, with very mild Haddock Cod fish, and a much larger portion size than Rubio’s.
I took home 2 cans of their Smoked King Salmon Chowder for the family’s dinner. It was very mild tasting the family said, adding salt and pepper to the canned chowder.
They have $ 16 Alaska Halibut fish & Chips I want to try. Also Mocha, Cappuccino, Latte, and Expresso at seemingly low prices compared to Starbucks and Pete’s. Want to try their $ 8 Smoked King Salmon bagel, as I was paying $ 13 for famous David’s Deli lox bagel on Geary off SF Union Square. And $ 9 King Salmon bagel melt. Lots of Albacore tuna menu items, Since they are famous for more eco– line caught tuna. No lobster roll, but lots of different CRAB CAKES I want to try: $ 13 Blue crab, $ 9 Snow crab, yum, and $ 10 mild Dungeness crab, all 2 cakes.
My best friend’s name is Dave, so I got him an apron. Lots of color choices, from pink to black to red to blue or green.
Very clean and spacious and friendly staff. I was surprised this was the first Unilocal REVIEW. Maybe a local Secret ! Do have, on the East side, outside seating, picnic tables, They do have a nice stiff paper free to take menu.
Take some credit cards, but not AX.
The cans of 7up and Coke are only $ 1 each.
I liked the $ 8 Haddock filette sandwich with tiny potato salad more than the $ 7 Albacore-​mayo. mix sandwich with avocado, tho good.
Out of Snow Crab crabcakes, so will definitely come back.
SO CONVENIENT AND CLOSE TO COSTCO SANTA CRUZ AND COSTCO GAS !!
Big widescreen tv inside in right corner with great nature ocean documentary on.
Lots of old small antique outbound motors on display.