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Dawn Patrol Coffee

4.6 (65 reviews)
ModerateCoffee & Tea, Bagels
Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Quiet
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Mckenna M.

About time I wrote a review for Dawn Patrol!!! This is my go to spot whenever I'm in half moon bay and on my way to pillar point. Cute little shack that serves fantastic coffee!!! I always get a vanilla oat latte so be warned that I really have not tried any other drinks and this review is centered around that and that alone. Absolutely phenomenal. The coffee is smooth, not a hint of bitterness and great great ratio of espresso and steamed milk and vanilla. I despise when lattes taste more vanilla than coffee or more oat milk than espresso. Dawn patrol does a great job of putting out a mean latte that warms you up in the cold half moon bay weather. I highly recommend dropping by if in the area and grabbing some coffee!

Erin K.

So glad we found this place! It is super cute! Very quaint. Definitely for on the go only as there is no place to sit. The coffee was excellent and pastries were wonderful. People were very nice too. We will be back!

The coffee shop, behind Jettywave Brewery
Judy M.

Friendly & quick service with a menu including hot cocoa, matcha & other teas. And of course dairy free milk options. Also some baked goods. Has a little seating area with lots of chairs and I think a parking lot (not sure if it's shared with Jettywave), but parking also on the street.

Order window with the Drink Coffee Do Stuff beans in front
Jen C.

Great spot for quick service coffee. Loved that they carry Drink Coffee Do Stuff beans. We came on a Saturday and the line was a little long. They got through the line pretty fast and everything was made quickly. I also loved the chairs and gas fire pits on the side. Will definitely be coming back. Only thing I would love to see next time are breakfast burritos :)

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Danielle G.

amaaaazing coffee. they really know what they're doing here. i'm lil coffee snob, make my own espresso at home, grind my own beans, and never go out for coffee unless i'm far away from home. this place surpassed my expectations. a deep, complex flavor in the latte i had was a great start to my day and it gave me the motivation and energy to start my day. was driving from half moon bay to big sur, so i forsure needed some hype lol. also had a perfectly toasted bagel with cream cheese, it was delish. loooove it and will surely be back again next time i'm near half moon bay!

Ivory B.

Absolutely my favorite coffee place! Come to support your local business! Awesome coffee, baked goods and even dog treats! The service is friendly and happy . The ambiance is easy and peaceful. My super favorite is the cold brew on a hot sunny beach day!

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Gerald L.

Walking north in Half Moon Bay toward Mavericks, it was the last coffee place I could find. And as luck would have it, it was great. Small place. It's built out of a couple of metal freight containers. They have a few nice coffee blends and all the basic drinks. Few yummy eats as well. I enjoyed the latte with oat milk. Comes with 4 shots, but you know, it wasn't overly strong. Tasted fantastic. And for a mid-morning snack, the locally made hummingbird bread. Fresh and homemade. See photo for label info. Service was ok. It worked but not that friendly. The best thing about Dawn Patrol is the seating area. A few little seat pockets, a few of them under a sturdily built, covered structure. And a gas-powered fire pit also. Quiet location.

Diana M.

You can tell this is a local favorite. I think if you're really craving a coffee and want to support locally this is a pretty cute spot. There is even some seating they share with the jetty distillery. The service was great. But i think this is a one time stop for me. Got a peppermint mocha and hot chocolate. If anything just order yourself a black coffee and add cream and sugar as you like. I think black coffee and espresso are the star drinks.

Arrive around dawn and be treated with a cozy setting
Tim M.

Stopped by again for coffee and breakfast again while staying at the Oceano Resort nearby. Was met with a friendly smile, prompt service, and delicious cold brew coffee! It was mid September, and it was lightly cool outside. Put on a light jacket for the walk to Dawn Patrol and enjoyed the scenery. The cold brew was delicious and smooth, and the almond sweet roll hit the spot!

Leah S.

While in half Moon Bay we stopped in here for some warm beverages on a "cold" California winter morning. The team behind the counter greeted us cheerfully and they were so nice and warm, just like the beverages they made! I was impressed with their selections for a spot so small- and opted for a hazelnut steamer with oat milk, while hubby ordered a cup of light roast. While waiting for our orders, we snuggled on the dog across the street that I'm pretty sure needs to be their official greeter dog. Of course her name is Luna. I cannot with how cute that dog was. Our drinks were done in a flash and we were both happy with how the drinks turned out. Parking on the street and in the lot behind was convenient and we only had issues getting to them and out of the area with the through traffic. Overall a very positive experience and we would definitely return on a future trip out here.

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Delicious coffee, laid-back vibes, and a few tasty snacks. All I can really say is....Hell Yeah!

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My fav place for coffee on the coast! Great coffee and ambiance. Always lots of dog owners too, which makes it so much more fun

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I got an oat milk latte with hazelnut and it's honestly the best latte I have ever! I literally cannot wait to go back

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