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    Cafe Metropole

    4.2 (549 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    gyro
    Nicole A.

    I found it a bit hard to find food that wasn't fried on the island, so I was happy to come across this place and find their gyros. It was very good too, and they had refreshing coconut water cans. I would come back here definitely

    Lauren H.

    Ordered the PB + A bowl and it was really good. Flavors were there and all worked together. Great breakfast and lunch spot.

    Jasmine R.

    Randomly walked inside craving for something to refresh our parched mouths. We got a Beet To My Heart and a strawberry banana smoothie. Service was nice and fast. They even bring you your order while standing and waiting. The smoothie was bomb 10/10. My Beet drink was definitely healthy for the gut haha. It was quite an interesting taste, especially with the Beet. Overall, cute little cafe on this beautiful island.

    Mavis S.

    A healthy little spot with fresh, clean ingredients. The servers were very friendly and welcoming. However, it was probably because the restaurant was extremely busy that day -- we asked for water three or four times, but unfortunately never received it before we left.

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    Carolina V.

    Good juice nice and fresh I got the garibaldi small,the smalls are really small and expensive but you are in Catalina island. The quality is good and the service was fine. They have a nice outdoor area with umbrellas.

    Vegan sandwich with gluten free bread
    Melissa G.

    PSA for anyone needing the gluten free bread, request it toasted. I ordered the veggie sandwich made vegan, which was supposed to have vegan cheese and it did not. It was gross dry bread, a few veggies, and a tiny bit of vegan mayo. I will usually still eat my food even if it's not great, but this was so bad I just couldn't. Not to mention it was close to $20. (My husband got this to go for me, so I couldn't take it back, ask for cheese, etc.)

    Khrystyna C.

    Not really a good selection of items and the simplest cup of black coffee was treated like an extreme task. It is just a small walk up to order and hardly a line but my experience made we go back to getting coffee at another location.

    My coffee the employee threw away
    Brooke S.

    My coffee the employee threw away when I turned my back for a second. I quickly ran over and said oh my gosh, my coffee and she completely ignored and didn't even apologize which was very rude. The girls here have bad attitude I would pass and go to Catalina coffee & cookie co instead

    Avocado Toast & Green-Machine Smoothie Bowl
    Vibhuti V.

    This breakfast smoothie restaurant stands out on Catalina Island. It's bright, health-conscious and accommodating cafe. In my 3-day trip to Catalina, I almost visited this cafe every day. The avocado toast, smoothie every thing was fresh and delightful. Ideal place for breakfast, lunch or quick healthy snack on the island

    1/2 avo toast with bacon and egg  it's called the Catalina
    Mari B.

    Cafe Metropole is a great breakfast spot with friendly service, good food, and a very clean space. We arrived right at 9am when they opened and were welcomed warmly, which always sets a good tone. We ordered the Catalina avocado toast and the chorizo burrito, and both were delicious, solid 9/10. Fresh, flavorful, and filling. You can tell care goes into the food. The only downside was that their fresh cold-pressed juices weren't ready yet when we were there. I personally don't love smoothies (they often feel like mostly blended ice with fewer veggie benefits), and the green smoothie on the menu wasn't really what I was looking for, so that was a bit disappointing. They only serve regular black coffee, but the lady working there was super helpful and recommended going next door to Catalina Cookie Company if we wanted lattes, which we appreciated. Overall, a great spot for breakfast with excellent service and quality food. Would definitely come back!

    Chicken pesto pita
    Lillie M.

    My husband and I went here for lunch. Cost us about $50 for all the food below and then a Diet Coke can. Food was good but nothing special. My husband said the Italian sandwich had mild flavoring. I liked the chicken pesto! It took us about 30 minutes to get our food. There is limited seating inside the cafe but plenty outside on the patio.

    Breakfast Burrito
    Jess B.

    I came here for a late breakfast because I had heard good things about this place. I decided to try the spicy avocado toast and my husband ordered a breakfast burrito. We waited less than 10 minutes for our order. Luckily, this cafe is located inside the Metropole Marketplace so there's several tables right outside of the cafe. There's also one table inside the cafe but it only seats a party of 2. Honestly, the avocado toast looked pretty basic. And although it's advertised as the "spicy avocado toast," it really wasn't all that spicy because there wasn't a lot of sriracha put on top. I wish the bread had been toasted with some butter. I also wish the avocado had been seasoned with something because it tasted pretty bland. My husband was happy with his burrito, but nothing that was extraordinary or memorable. I'd probably go back if it was a last resort place to eat.

    breakfast burrito and bagel with cream cheese
    Isabelle B.

    Best smoothie I've had on the island so far! The breakfast burrito is killer. Its an easy stop for breakfast on the main street with outdoor seating. It has a cute little shop too. The employees were all very nice and happy to answer all my questions. 10/10

    It was my first time here the food was good and super filling. The service was great! I would definitely go back!!

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    Such a cute & simple cafe! I got their bbq chicken sandwich & it was yummy. You should stop by if you get a chance

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    My favorite place in Avalon!!!! Sandwiches are BOMB!! Pulled pork & the Cubano are a must!!!

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    Great locally owned sandwich shop. Healthy options, great location. Worth a visit when you are on the island.

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    Ask the Community - Cafe Metropole

    Does this cafe offer wifi? How's the connection?

    I see you have gluten free bread, is that bread vegan as well? I am planning a trip to Avalon and my husband and I can not have gluten, egg or dairy. Thank you

    Hi, we are coming to Catalina tomorrow and will be staying for 3 days, I'm vegan and my daughter and husband are pescatarian, I can see they will be find since they eat fish, but do you have vegan food as well?…

    Hi there, Thanks so much for the message...we do have vegan options: - veggie stack sandwich with is… 

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