Best Restaurant - Sand City
Sweet Elena’s
465 Olympia Ave., Sand City
(831) 393-2063, sweetelenas.com
This truth still holds, as of the fall of 2026: If you are hungry in Sand City during the day, Sweet Elena’s is a solid option. It’s a place for a breakfast of quiches and ham-and-cheese croissant sandwiches. Classic baked goods and the coffee menu don’t disappoint, nor do Elena’s signature seasonal pies. Baguette sandwiches and salads can make for a quick lunch. There are a few tables – inside and outside. One can view local art on the walls. It’s a perfect place for community-watching, while slowly finishing your treat. Like a clown car, Sweet Elena’s packs a lot into a small space.