Six Questions for Sweet Pea's Owner Michael McBride

Michael and Dorte McBride opened  at 453 No. Santa Cruz Ave. in Los Gatos in 1998. Next came the as well as Los Gatos, which serve crepes, sandwiches, salads, quiches, omeletes, breakfast sandwiches and lunch seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Patch: What did you dream of being as a kid?

Michael McBride: I was either going to be a doctor or a chef. I loved working with knives.

Patch: How does your personality play into your business?

McBride: I have a very laid-back, relaxed personality and the style of our business is that way.

Patch: At what moment did you decide to open a business?

McBride: When the company that I worked for went bankrupt. Right then and there, that was the turning point.

Patch: What inspired you?

McBride: My grandmother and some of my early memories of experiencing great food in New York inspired me.

Patch: What is one thing you would never change about your business?

McBride: Our quality. The basic concept of what we do is that we start with the freshest ingredients we can get and try to provide excellence in food and in our prices, too.

Patch: What is your business' greatest asset?

McBride: Our staff and our loyal customers. That's the whole business right there.

Patch: What is your favorite spot in town?

Patch: What's one thing the community should know about you?

McBride: I have two dogs and three daughters.

Sweet Pea's is located at 2121 41st Ave. in Capitola. Are you a fan of Sweet Pea's? What's your favorite item on the menu? Tell us in the comments!