Bites Nearby: Cafe Ella

You could stand on a corner and look around until a restaurant sign draws you in. But we've got a better idea. Each Thursday, Watsonville Patch picks a great restaurant either in town or nearby that is worth checking out. Here's this week's choice:

Café Ella may be small, but it has a large menu, comfy surroundings and a great selection of hot drinks. Choose from earthy wood-fired pizzas, hot panninis and cold sandwiches, delicious soups and salads.

Weekly specials are posted on the board, and there are plenty of fresh and healthy choices. Stop by for breakfast and get Ella Waffles with real maple syrup, lemon curd or sweet jalapeno cream cheese. 

When the weather is fine, eat outside on the enclosed garden patio.

734 E. Lake Ave. Open Monday-Saturday for breakfast and lunch. Prices: $4.95-$9.50 for sandwiches, salads and pizzas.

And check back in a couple weeks, when the will tell you more about Cafe Ella's friendly fare.