Avenue Bagel Cafe

4.0 (98 reviews)

ModerateBagels, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches

Closed • 5:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Suyu J.

I like this places , now they have undated their place , I like even more . Place look clean , new menu offer more great items . Nice for a weekends hang out .

Y'all cut the avocado and see its nasty and still serve it?

Yall charge 12$ for a bagel with spoiled avocado? Y'all see this and decide it's okay to give to a customer? Nasty, shame on the cooks for serving this trash. when you cut the avocado you can see it was spoiled and yet served it, strange behavior

Jacey H.

Their bagels are huge!!! They were amazing, I didn't even get a chance to take pictures of the other bagels because they were eaten so quickly. They also have fresh squeezed orange juice which is amazing. There's ton of seating and their service is pretty quick.

Samantha R.

The best Vietnamese iced coffee ever ! My favorite coffee in general honestly Also the bagels are so delicious and the cream cheese

Main Street Breakfast Sandwich on an everything bagel

Maggie P.

I guess there's new owners? The staff seemed a bit disoriented so be patient with them. Service was not great, had to repeat my order multiple times and they still messed it up. Pretty bummed but took the food anyways because didnt want it to go to waste. Their prices are a little high too but I'll just chalk it up to inflation. Food was solid and their bagels and croissants were delicious. We ordered: - Sausage and Avacado Breakfast Sandwich - Main Street Breakfast Sandwich (my fav!) - Popeye Omlette (pretty standard, comes with any bagel choice) - Carrot, Orange, Beet juice

Humairaa A.

My Nova Lox $11.50 was perfect! I chose the plain bagel with no regrets. Their bagel was SOFT, firm, and just overall one of the best bagels I've ever had. I regretted not taking a bunch of bagels home! The wild salmon and accompanying ingredients tasted very fresh. It was a great pick me up in the morning. Took a while to make the sandwich as I'm sure they get quite a few orders, but it was worth the wait. Looking forward to have some more bagels from them! They keep their shop clean. Can't comment on their drinks or other baked goods.

Nijole T.

Our coffee was great here. I didn't try anything else, but the Vietnamese coffee was solid. Prices are fair and our drinks were made to order quickly. Nice option for the area.

Darian G.

Was shocked by how much I enjoyed my hybrid croissant bagel. Number 12. Ham, bacon, egg, cheese. Each bite was good, especially that bagel croissant with their melty cheesy sauce, something along that line. What I would have liked was if the egg was prepared better. Even though its alright, cooking it from a microwave will have it tasting not the best. But regardless was pretty nice meal.

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I've had a lot of bagels and these are my all time favorite. They're so fresh, big and flavorful! I highly recommend the spinach parmesan flavor. Amazing quality!! read more

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I absolutely loved the strawberry cream cheese bagel it was delicious and definitely the highlight of my visit! Unfortunately, the coffee was a bit disappointing. It was served from self-serve carafes, and the first one I tried was empty. The next one had coffee, but it was cold. I didn't say anything because I didn't want to bother anyone, but I was expecting a better cup of coffee. Honestly, it was worse than gas station coffee. The service was okay, and the bagel was so good that I'd still consider coming back for it. I just think checking the coffee more often would make a big difference. I'd come back for the bagels, but probably not for the coffee. read more

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Celina P.

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This place is okay. If you're looking for a bagel in a pinch, they've got you. However, they have really limited options for bagels, the cream cheese they put on is never enough and so it really just slips and slides in the bag. They've also gotten my order wrong twice now. Also, they're SO expensive. A lox bagel is almost $20. They up-charge for everything. The only thing I can say about this place is that it does have a lot of drink, juice, and coffee choices: hence my two stars. If you're looking for a better place, I'd suggest I Love Bagels on Golden Lantern. As someone who loves bagels, I can tell you they're a much better hit. read more

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I like this places , now they have undated their place , I like even more . Place look clean , new menu offer more great items . Nice for a weekends hang out . read more

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Yall charge 12$ for a bagel with spoiled avocado? Y'all see this and decide it's okay to give to a customer? Nasty, shame on the cooks for serving this trash. when you cut the avocado you can see it was spoiled and yet served it, strange behavior read more

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Their bagels are huge!!! They were amazing, I didn't even get a chance to take pictures of the other bagels because they were eaten so quickly. They also have fresh squeezed orange juice which is amazing. There's ton of seating and their service is pretty quick. read more

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Dalia C.

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I just visited this place, I witnessed a female pick up her croc pin from the floor and insert back into her croc in the kitchen and then pick up trash from the floor and the head straight to touching kitchen items and utensils without changing her gloves and or washing her hands. I addressed this with her and she said "it's none of your business" I asked she changed her gloves and she then proceeded to continue touching kitchen tools with same dirty gloves and saying it was not my problem. Absolutely disgusting!!!! Will never return to this place again. And to top it off my bagel was burnt! read more

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Beverly C.

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Worst service, waited 20 minutes while tons of people came in and were served before us. Manager finally made eye contact and realized we hadn't been served. When our order was ready he never apologized for the delay. I will not return. read more

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Adam A.

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Unprofessional and rude employees(especially the male short skinny cashier)waited almost for 30 minutes to get a small order,would not recommend you read more

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Samantha R.

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The best Vietnamese iced coffee ever ! My favorite coffee in general honestly Also the bagels are so delicious and the cream cheese read more

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Gina W.

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This place is great ! Food is fresh and they make awesome smoothies! Been going here for years!

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Maggie P.

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I guess there's new owners? The staff seemed a bit disoriented so be patient with them. Service was not great, had to repeat my order multiple times and they still messed it up. Pretty bummed but took the food anyways because didnt want it to go to waste. Their prices are a little high too but I'll just chalk it up to inflation. Food was solid and their bagels and croissants were delicious. We ordered: - Sausage and Avacado Breakfast Sandwich - Main Street Breakfast Sandwich (my fav!) - Popeye Omlette (pretty standard, comes with any bagel choice) - Carrot, Orange, Beet juice read more

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Carol S.

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Used to only go here, but got sick after eating the omelette. The oil they used wasn't the same. Had an odd flavor, but I had eaten half. Guess I won't be going back. read more

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Sarina L.

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An old classic favorite place to get my bagel sandwiches. I'm always conflicted since next door they also sell bagel sandwiches. It's also listed cheaper on the menu but I'm staying loyal to my avenue bagel! I normally get the egg cheese and bacon and switch up my bagel preferences. Lately the total comes up to about $8 with tip and it kinda hurts to pay that much for a Sammy :( read more

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Humairaa A.

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My Nova Lox $11.50 was perfect! I chose the plain bagel with no regrets. Their bagel was SOFT, firm, and just overall one of the best bagels I've ever had. I regretted not taking a bunch of bagels home! The wild salmon and accompanying ingredients tasted very fresh. It was a great pick me up in the morning. Took a while to make the sandwich as I'm sure they get quite a few orders, but it was worth the wait. Looking forward to have some more bagels from them! They keep their shop clean. Can't comment on their drinks or other baked goods. read more

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Nijole T.

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Our coffee was great here. I didn't try anything else, but the Vietnamese coffee was solid. Prices are fair and our drinks were made to order quickly. Nice option for the area. read more

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Doodool T.

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Best bagels I have ever had in my life. First time here . So fluffy and crispy and not too doughy but still so fluffy and soft . Amazing cream cheese too. Thank you read more

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Emily B.

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Ordered 2 egg and cheese bagels and a vanilla cappuccino. Not good at all. The cappuccino was so sweet I couldn't drink it. The cheese on the bagels felt like plastic American cheese. Cashier wasn't friendly. Not a good experience. read more

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Radwa M.

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Horrible! You think you want to support small local businesses. They made a disgusting philly cheese steak sandwich that has an obvious after taste. They wouldn't change it or even give us something else instead. The manager Addie is rude is disrespectful. For the money you spend here I would rather support another decent business not a zero manner manager who doesn't know how to treat his customers. I was enjoying a date day with my son and he ruined it with his food and horrible attitude read more

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Lily F.

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I ordered an onion bagel California style. I Uber it. The delivery man was early on Easter Sunday while I was starving. It was delicious and they read my specific note. Thank you. read more

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Darian G.

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Was shocked by how much I enjoyed my hybrid croissant bagel. Number 12. Ham, bacon, egg, cheese. Each bite was good, especially that bagel croissant with their melty cheesy sauce, something along that line. What I would have liked was if the egg was prepared better. Even though its alright, cooking it from a microwave will have it tasting not the best. But regardless was pretty nice meal. read more

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Nat N.

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The guy at the counter couldn't be bothered taking my order correctly as he was on his phone. When I said that I didn't want it toasted and cream cheese on the side, he said that's how it comes. Not even trying to fix my order. I come here a lot and that will be my last time. Maybe when a customer states that is not what they want, you might want to fix it. On top of that my bagel was burnt so I was not able to eat it. Waste of $5. read more

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Lindsay F.

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Good prices. Good food. If you're looking for a local bagel shop that is priced well and has good food and service- look no further. I ordered an everything bagel with cream cheese, tomato, avocado and lemon pepper seasoning (next time I will go without the lemon pepper). I also ordered a green juice which was freshly juiced and tasted great. Service was fast and cordial. Will be back! read more

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Tru-L H.

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Pretty damn good bagels! Service is quick, and they have fresh pressed juices making for the perfect breakfast on the go! I recommend the Sausage & Avocado or the Main Street bagel! read more

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Cristian M.

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Really bad bagels, sorry I will never comeback here. The bagels were so hard that I end up throwing them out.

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Jessica S.

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Their breakfast bagels and thick burritos are so good. Very flavorful and filling. Their strawberry cream cheese is the best, you can also buy a small container of it there. The staff there is very nice. read more

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Alexis C.

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End of the day so there weren't many options. I got the garlic and salt bagel veggie sandwich style. It was so good. Veggies were fresh and the bagel was warm and toasted. I also got a frap that tasted okay. I wouldn't recommend it. Staff was nice! read more

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Sokunthea S.

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First time stop by this bagel shop for my breakfast , wow ; got amazed by their bagels , like the New York bagels , the textures are so good and make fresh everyday. They also serve lots of other breakfast like burritos and omelet . I got my jalapeño bagel sandwiches with the Vietnamese ice coffee . Definitely will comeback a lot . Strongly recommend to everyone . read more

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Candice C.

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was so good oh my god. the bagel had so much seasoning and the smoothie was so good and the sausage was so good. I would definitely go again. service was quick and the guys were pretty nice thinkjng about this bagel is making me curl my toes read more

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David S.

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Have been there twice and both times were great. Service and food were perfect. If you are looking for an upscale restaurant, keep looking. If you want a simple restaurant with good value, go there. read more

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The cream cheese is great and tasty. Would come back for their sandwiches. The service is also good

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I just enjoyed the Avocado Sausage breakfast bagel. It's a little spicy too with the pickled jalapeños in it. The staff is super friendly as well. If your in town, get some!!! read more

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Natalie I.

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Rude staff. Don't waste your time. Go next door to the donut shop and give them your business.

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Darcy S.

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Just popped in for the first time today! Amazing friendly service and top notch bagel and coffee! What else can I say? 10/10 Happy happy happy to find this place! read more

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Loved the food and.price was not bad for what you get. I will be going back! My daughters new favorite place for Begals. read more

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Sara M.

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Bagels are great. Good taste. Service could be better. Staff is short and not super friendly.

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Diane C.

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So glad I found this place while waiting for my dog getting groomed near by. The guys that work here are nice and friendly. I got a ham and cheese croissant with jalapenos which was amazing! Their fresh squeezed juices are great too! I got a juice with apples, cucumbers, beats and celery. It usually comes with ginger but I opted out since I only like pickled ginger. The juice was perfect! Looking forward to coming back soon! read more

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Cici B.

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The omelette was decent and the Vietnamese used coffee was good. Neither was amazing. The floors are a bit dirty, tables chipped with a broken surface or two. I had been looking for a nice quiet Starbucks however Maps gave me poor directions and I saw this place. Very loud inside due to a mother letting her small children watch a video at full volume. Later a guy came in and briefly spoke via speaker phone. The food and drink prices were a bit high $20 total for the place. Not a really bad experience but not what I wanted. Far from sipping my coffee and eating food in a quiet coffee shop. I rarely go to SJC but next time I'll spend more effort to locate a Starbucks. read more

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Jennifer G.

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I loved this place! I came here 3 to 4 time a week until the owner accused me of lying. The young man who took my order was on the phone while taking my order not really paying attention to my order. I ordered a smoothie paid for it, and then decided to get a croissant. Got the croissant but had to ask for my smoothie. The kid didn't really remember the transaction because he was busy talking to someone in his earpiece. Then the owner started insinuating I was lying because he only heard the croissant purchase. Nobody likes to be called a liar, then he told me to calm down. I was calm. In the end I got my smoothie once they checked the register showing I paid for it. Be professional, don't be on personal calls and then accuse people of lying because your employees aren't doing their job. read more

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Wow!! For something so simple, Avenue Bagel Cafe made this taste AMAZING!!! I ordered the gourmet bagel on a cinnamon raisin bagel and I can't tell you how delicious, fresh and healthy it tasted. It came with avocado, sliced tomatoes, a lightly spread of cream cheese which was just right and they top it off with a lemon pepper type of drizzle. I would definitely recommend this bagel if you're looking for a lite breakfast but very filling. I also ordered their super green juice. It was delicious! Super healthy and flavorful. It's too bad I don't live in the area, I'd be ordering from here all the time!! read more

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32101 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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(949) 234-1251
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Hours

What time does Avenue Bagel Cafe open?

Avenue Bagel Cafe opens at 5:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Avenue Bagel Cafe opens at 6:00 AM on Sunday.

What time does Avenue Bagel Cafe close?

Avenue Bagel Cafe closes at 1:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.Avenue Bagel Cafe closes at 2:00 PM on Saturday.

Mon-Fri 5:00 AM - 1:00 PMSat 5:00 AM - 2:00 PMSun 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Avenue Bagel Cafe take credit cards?

Yes, Avenue Bagel Cafe takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Avenue Bagel Cafe serve alcohol?

No, Avenue Bagel Cafe does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Avenue Bagel Cafe allow dogs?

Yes, Avenue Bagel Cafe allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Avenue Bagel Cafe have bike parking?

Yes, Avenue Bagel Cafe has bike parking.

Does Avenue Bagel Cafe have outdoor seating?

No, Avenue Bagel Cafe does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Avenue Bagel Cafe have parking?

Yes, Avenue Bagel Cafe has parking options. Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Does Avenue Bagel Cafe have free WiFi?

Yes, Avenue Bagel Cafe has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Bagel, croissant Bakeries, Breakfast Sandwiches, Breakfast Burritos ,Omelettes, Deli Sandwiches and Lunch Sandwiches. What’s more , Fresh Raw Juices , 100 % Fruit Smoothies and Iced Coffee and Ice Blended Drinks .

History

Established in 2001.

Our Bagels are boiled and baked fresh daily on the premise.

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Ellie's Table

The former house of a judge now converted into a cute cafe near the Mission…read more The turkey focaccia sandwich is a must try - the focaccia bread is so soft, it is quite different from other sandwiches served on a baguette/ciabatta bread. Another favorite is the kouign-amman when they have it. It has a flaky pastry texture with a custard filling - and the top is bruleed when you order. The cafe ordering system is kind of like an assembly line, you can choose pastries, sandwiches, salads in the display, while other meals and drinks can be ordered at the cash register at the end. There's a few tables indoors, but most of the seating is along the patio outside.

Service was great and quite fast. The staff answered our questions to the best of their abilities…read more It's so nice and cold in there and there is seating both inside and out of the establishment. I got the lucky Charms coffee and while it was great coffee it tasted like lavender to me (I rate it a 8/10). I will most definitely come back for another coffee purchase. I split a coffee cake with my bestie and it was dry :( it tasted more of a carrot cake to me to be honest. I really enjoyed my order of Shrimp tacos although I thought it was spicy but again really good 8/10. There are restrooms in the facility.

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Good display

Croissants as large as your hand!

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Almond Croissant and Honey Vanilla Latte

The Ramos House Café

the potato leek soup and homemade biscuit were otherworldly!…read more Ambience top notch and excellent service. Stopped by here exploring San Juan Capistrano area en route to SD for Memorial day wknd. Just walked around the alley and saw a strip of cool old craftsman style homes converted to restaurants. I saw on yelp there was a Tea house. That is what made me walk down the ally. Found the tea house and took a pic. Directly across from there was Ramos house. There wasn't a line. You can tell that the AMs that place will be packed. Food was so good and hit the spot.

Came for Sunday brunch this past weekend and felt compelled to update my review. The ambience is…read morestill 5 stars, but the food no longer is. It's on me that I didn't realize it was pre-fixe at $48/person on the weekends. So our party of 5 was outrageously expensive considering the fact that we ended up with way too much food and most of it was meh. For course 1, we got the beet and burrata salad, hush puppies, "salmon lox," beignets, and coffee cake. We could have been done after and would have had 1/2 the food leftover. The salmon lox was mild in taste, but nice. The beet salad was delicious, but would have been better with goat cheese. Hush puppies were good, but SO HEAVY. My kids had the beignets and coffee cake, which were served with a lot of syrup/sauce. Neither dish was finished and they were also SO HEAVY. For 2nd plates, we had the beef stew, flannel hash, crab hash, and 2 orders of the mac and cheese with duck confit and truffles. The flannel hash was outstanding. Everything else was meh. The beef stew was good, but the potatoes were unnecessary and there were bites of blue cheese that were disproportionately strong. The crab hash was not good even after adding salt and pepper. The egg portion of the dish was bad. The sweet potato crispies were overwhelming and ridiculous. And the large crab cakes were just totally lacking in flavor. The mac and cheese was also meh although it did reheat better the next day. But the portion of duck confit was light and I ended up with a large bone in my mouth when I had it as leftovers. I do not believe there were any truffles or even truffle oil in this dish, just mushrooms. In short, I would never go again on the weekend and would not even seek this place out on the weekdays. I wonder if the chef changed because the food was just so mediocre compared to before. The portions are very large so if that is of interest, they have that in spades. And the flannel hash was outstanding. So if you find yourself here, definitely order that. I hope a revamp is done on the food. If so, I would come again as the patio is absolutely lovely.

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Apple Cinnamon Beignets

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Crab Hash w/ Smoked Bacon Scrambled Eggs & Vinegar Tomatoes.

The Tea House on Los Rios

Alaina was an incredible server, so friendly and attentive without being bothersome. She provided a…read moregreat breakdown of the menu and options available. We ordered the Royalty Tea which ended up being a bit too much food for us (take home for the win), but it was all very good. There were quite a number of tea options but I settled on the Blackberry Bramble which everyone in my party preferred to their selections. They ordered the tea house reserve and the orange spice both were very good, but we all liked the blackberry bramble best. Overall, a great experience. A+ on ambience, service, and tea/food. Would absolutely come here again.

As my daughter said, "Why doesn't anybody tell you about the bees in the reviews?" She was talking…read moreabout TikTok posts. I hadn't checked Yelp before coming. That's because my daughter was treating me for my birthday and had thoroughly researched the loveliest tea house she could find in the area. And it was, except for the bees. Beware being sent to the back patio area, instead of the enclosed patio area, if you have a phobia or allergy to bees. There was a singular citronella candle right by us, so we only had to shoo them away 5 or 6 times. A waiter had also suggested we avoid ordering honey, as it attract bees. Maybe that's why we saw other diners being relentlessly attacked, muffling shrieks, trying to maintain a calm conversation while several bees crawled over their jam and china. I heard a man beside me say that he was afraid of knocking over his tea pot with all the swatting he was doing. That was the opposite of what you come to a tea house for and the owner or owners really need to address it. Other than all that ... the actual afternoon tea we were served was great. We ordered the Mission Tea: scone, soup or salad, finger sandwiches and dessert. We are tea aficionados, so we have high expectations, and they know what they are doing. The teas themselves were smooth and flavorful. My daughter ordered a rose tea and I ordered a strawberry kiwi. We both felt they were giving candle - but in a smooth, aromatic, non offensive way. My daughter likes her tiers and was a little sad and surprised that we weren't served our tea on one. Certainly would have made service faster, to not need our courses served one after another. It didn't help that we felt a bit forgotten at times. Despite there being open tables inside where there was screening, we had been sent to the very last table in the outdoors. Amongst several empty tables there was a large party already there. Two other women showed up who pointed at us to be served before them, but the waiter waved them off. But, we enjoyed our conversation so much, it was okay to wait until another waiter finally came to serve us. Eventually, as it got closer to closing, the patio filled up - with people, attracting more and more bees. Cute, cute place - even the bathroom was beautifully appointed and clean with pretty wallpaper and classy gold fixtures. Unfortunately, my daughter wasn't in there alone. To her chagrin, a buzzing little critter apparently had to go as well.

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Inside Seating

Sandwiches and fruits

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Sandwiches

Campesino Café

4.3

(44 reviews)

0.8 mi

You can't get any fresher than this as it is farm to table...with that said, the drawback is the…read moremenu can be limited and the day we went, they did not have any fish available. We sampled a lot of items and I loved the little gem lettuce. Hubby got the veggie burrito and it was quite tasty. Fruit, peace beans, toast and the citrus cake rounded out our meal. So, so good! There is also the farm stand next door to buy fresh food and cool products. I tried mulberries for the first time and was glad to have purchased a little container of them. Definitely come here to explore and have a nice healthy meal!

This place is very charming and cute, but unfortunately the food just isn't very good. I had the…read moresalad with green goddess dressing and added fish. The fish was extremely dry and overcooked and was difficult to swallow because it was so dry. It was a $10 add on and not worth it at all. $16 was also quite pricey for the portion. The strawberry corn muffin was pretty good though. The patio area is cute and has a lot of tables with shade. The floor is dirt so it can get dusty. While this place is dog friendly, if your dog isn't absolutely well behaved in all situations with people and other dogs, this is not the place to bring your dog. They have a resident dog that they have unleashed and is free to roam and get up on table benches. I apologize that my dog was reacting to this dog and some staff but them leaving their dog off leash certainly did not help my situation when they saw me and my dog were having a hard time. This is not close to me and definitely am not compelled to return based on the above.

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FKN Bread

I'll be honest, I was waiting in line for BBQ across the street and my wife got some Baklava…read moreCroissant with Pistachio from this spot for us. Maybe it was the heat or just wanting to eat something but it was amazing! The texture of the pastry was really unique and the pistachio inside was delicious. I really enjoyed eating it and was impressed by the quality and flavor.

This little bakery is always out of stuff by the time I get there but I was early this time…read more However most everything was chocolate which isn't my first pick. They had a lemon blueberry sourdough muffin so I got 1 to try. When I had it the next day for breakfast, I was pleasantly surprised by how many blueberries were in the muffin itself. I've had muffins before where the blueberries were only on top for looks. This one had it throughout. The muffin also was not too sweet at all. I really enjoyed it. Would but again! SYOY!

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Baklava Croissant with Pistachio Paste

Jalapeño Cheddar Sourdough Loaf. Spicy and fresh with globs of cheese found throughout the bread.

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Jalapeño & cheddar bread

Hidden House Coffee

This place is kinda hidden...and it is a house. There's a small dining room inside and the two…read moreyoung women working were busy. I ordered an iced latte and an iced pistachio latte. If there's a coffee special, get it! The pistachio latte was really good! I also got a chocolate chip cookie which was very good! Can't have coffee without a cookie! There's a really large yard with tables and chairs. The trees offered some really good shade. There's also a nice porch/veranda that we sat at. The breeze that wrapped around the house made it a perfect afternoon for coffee and conversation. Cako sure loved it too! She laid down which she only does at places she loves! Cako Approves!

I'm not really sure what all the hype is about when it comes to this coffee shop because I did not…read morelove it at all. First of all the line is out the door and it takes about 30 minutes to order your coffee. There aren't any menus throughout along the way and it's really hard to determine what is actually on their menu until you get inside of the coffee shop because most of their drinks on Yelp and Instagram are seasonal. When I was finally able to order, I ordered two different coffees because I wasn't sure what I was going to like given the coffee shop states all of their syrups are made in house. I think that's why the coffee didn't have any flavor and I didn't like it. The staff was nice enough to remake my drink, but even the second drink tasted like it didn't have any syrup in it and tasted like a regular latte. There is very limited seating inside of the coffee shop, merch is $30+ and you should be prepared for long waits.

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Iced Americano

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Strawberry matcha

Totoya Sushi & Tapas

Love this local neighborhood spot! We are frequent diners and this place never disappoints. Their…read moresushi is fresh, authentic, and they have a good selection of sake and beer. Oh and the staff is so sweet, especially the owners! Love that we can always get bar seating and can call ahead to make reservations easily.

I made it just in time for happy hour which is between 5 and 6 PM on weekdays. They are very sweet…read moreand accommodating. I'm sitting at the sushi bar having a little snack. The way to tell if it's a good sushi place is by the ginger and wasabi which is pretty good. I made a friend sitting at the sushi bar. She likes it here way more than I do. I have had some great sushi around the globe so I will be back to try this place again if they will have me.

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A cozy little place for a nice meal.

The condiments

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Simple salad with light ginger dressing

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Funsho O.

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4 years ago

If it was possible to rate shop no stars I would. I don't think it gets worse than going into a restaurant to order and being spoken to so rudely and in such a filthy environment. THERE WERE RODENTS AND INSECTS IN THE KITCHEN ( and I saw this). To top it the service was atrocious. Several other customers were complaining of the rude attendant and being made to wait for unforgivably long periods before their order was ready. I was famished but I had to leave. Would rather starve than eat in/from a shop with deplorable hygiene and even worse customer service/ethics. I hope someone in the proper position investigates this shop and proper amends are made read more

Pon O.

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1 year ago

WARNING - DO NOT SHOP HERE! I recently had the absolute worst experience at this shop. The service was shockingly poor - the attendant was unhelpful, dismissive, and seemed completely uninterested in assisting customers. What was even more disturbing was the overtly racist behavior I experienced from the staff member. I was made to feel unwelcome and deeply offended. This kind of treatment is unacceptable and has no place in any business. I will never be returning and strongly advise others to avoid this establishment at all costs. read more

Marcus W.

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3

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13 years ago

Refreshing surprise! This place is clean, the food is fresh and delicious. Had the bacon egg and cheese croissant for breakfast, it was huge and tasted great. A couple days later I went back because the first visit was so good, had the roast beef on french roll, it did not let me down. One of my new favorite spots. read more

Addi C.

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1 year ago

This place is my must stop for breakfast on the way to work every morning . Now they have updated the place completely . Look very nice and enjoyable. Oh, they also update their Iced coffee , now they have caramel and vanilla iced coffee . Also their Vietnamese iced coffee , they are very awesome. read more