Sweet Elena’s
465 Olympia Ave., #D, Sand City (831) 393-2063, sweetelenas.com
A slice of Elena Saucedo’s olallieberry pie can fix most problems. (No word on how the pie does with mechanical troubles, but if you’re launching into space, it can’t hurt to freeze a few and bring them along.) But there’s no need to skip to dessert first: There are fresh salads, hearty quiches, granola on the lighter side and an array of sandwiches. Most importantly, there’s charm here, a rustic feeling with big community tables and an outdoor patio that invites you to linger – and yes, order dessert.