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    Donnys Cafe

    4.8 (632 reviews)
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    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    DONNYS CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    America strong
    John A.

    Wife heard good things and wanted to try this faith based business. Donny didn't disappoint. The service was phenomenal as it was very busy. Wife and I each tried there delightful coffee. As wife had the heavenly Delight and I had Mexican PB Delight. Mine was love in a cup. For food wife had the Avocado toast supreme, I had the Bacon and egg Bagel with the Asiago Bagel with spicy mayo. Everything was amazing flavorful. The Avocado toast is definitely shareable. Worth the wait for excellent service from Top to bottom.

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    Christine A.

    I went to Donny's around 6:30 AM on a weekend -- I wanted to try out a local spot and found this one hidden next to the Trek bike store. There were about 5 other patrons there and the two gentlemen working were so nice. I got the Mexican mocha and smoked salmon/lox bagel. The Mexican mocha was very yummy, and I liked that you can taste the Ibarra chocolate! The coffee flavor wasn't too strong, which was honestly preferred. The lox bagel was also good. I don't think I've ever had a lox bagel with avocado, but it made for a really creamy bagel filling! Overall I would return and recommend this spot. :)

    Julie G.

    Place is clean , staff is helpful and kind . I ordered the bacon , egg, cheese and jalapeño bagel . I do wish they offered egg whites .. The bagel sandwich was fresh and steamy . I ordered a side of tomatoe and how amazing were they, they seasoned them for me , salt , pepper and sesame seeds (Awesome) I also wish for dinning in they offered ceramic cups for your coffee. Definitely will be back to try the supreme avocado toast .

    Hazelnut Latte
    Rebecca J.

    I have been coming to this coffee shop for some time now and just getting to doing a review. This is a very casual cozy coffee shop that has been here for years. We ordered hot vanilla latte and hazelnut latte and a strawberry banana mango smoothie and they were all delish! The cashier was very friendly and helpful with letting us know all the latte flavors and sugar free flavors as well. Amazing customer service thanks!

    Mexican Mocha
    Alisha S.

    This is such a great place that was recommended to me. It was poppin on saturday morning but not a long wait at all. The staff are very personable and create a great atmosphere. The mexican mocha was really good (: definitely would recommend to try this place out !

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    Thaily R.

    Amazing service, super calm,fresh, and most importantly CLEAN environment! It is perfect for a coffee after a stroll in Rohr Park!

    Jasam C.

    A friend and I went here after our walk. We got some coffee and breakfast. I got their Trail Blazer coffee (green tea matcha, almond milk & espresso). She got their MSOB(AKA). For food, we split the Bagel Salmon and Avocado Toast. We added eggs to the Avocado toast for an additional cost. Worth it! Their avocado toast has a unique flavor than what I've had before. I was pleasantly surprised to taste lemon. It definitely added flavor. We enjoyed our food and drinks. Service was good! We ordered at the register. Our order came out quick. They brought our order out to the table. There's option to sit inside or outside. I'd come here again to try other things on their menu the next time I'm in the area.

    Lisa C.

    Donny's cafe was a pleasant place to have a quick bite. There was ample indoor and outdoor seating area and the restaurant was clean and welcoming. They also had bird feeders hanging outside and we saw hummingbirds! Service was welcoming. And the food was also delicious and affordable! They do not skimp on their ingredients. I tried their matcha latte and was thoroughly impressed with the quality of the matcha and drink itself. Definitely would recommend visiting :) They've been around since 1995 and I can see why. They've been doing everything-- including their amazing customer service! ;)

    Avocado toast with bacon, egg, and sprouts
    Mary K.

    This place was a cute stop before beginning our San Diego trip. I was craving a lox bagel so bad and theirs was pretty good! The avocado toast was just okay it was a little hard to eat because of everything just on top of it and it's sliced avocado. The eggs were a little rubbery. The employees were sooo nice! Super attentive and great service. I would make the stop for their lox bagel!

    Salmon Bagel on jalapeño cheddar bagel 10/10
    Sandra L.

    Salmon bagel, 10/10 delicious and fresh. The location is nice with plenty of parking. This was my first visit as I was on the search for the perfect bagel sandwich. I will definitely return because service was very good and quick. I did not have to wait very long for two salmon bagels. It's nice and quiet if you're wanting to enjoy a bite or a cuppa.

    Breakfast sandwich
    Maryrose M.

    Absolutely love this cozy little coffee shop! Their sandwiches are packed with fresh, flavorful ingredients and taste amazing every time. The cold brew is perfectly smooth and refreshing--easily the best I've had. The friendly atmosphere and great service make it a recurring coffee shop we love to visit. The breakfast sandwiches are underrated, Donny & Grant never fail to make us the best drinks & food.

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    Thank you for caring manny. Jesus be glorified

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    Great local cafe with excellent service!! They truly care about the people they serve!!

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    Ask the Community - Donnys Cafe

    What is the average wait time on a weekend for example, I've been there twice in about 3 months, but never able to keep waiting, first time waited in line for 45 minutes with just 7 people in front of me, and the second almost an hour, we left?

    I wouldn't doubt for a minute that's your experience. I've been there mostly on vacation weekdays, so the line goes pretty quickly. I have noticed that there is a 2-person operation. One takes orders and gets the readily available item served, while… 

    Will the yelp function option to "order take-out" or "order delivery via 3rd party" using yelp, be available for patrons? Due to this strange times we are experiencing for the moment, the lines have been a bit long esp during rush time (early bkfst).

    No not at this time

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    A weird experience but the effort is appreciated…read more Came in one weekend out of convenience, we were driving around the area and my gf highly recommended it. We parked and noticed nearly all the lights were off. The pastry cabinet was empty, the tables were taped off. But people were inside and customers were in line. Emotions and energy were low, it was quiet and dim vibes all around. We walk in and see just one man working the cashier and making the drinks. He looked puzzled, a bit lost. We get in line behind someone ordering 4+ drinks and see that this guy didn't really know how to make the drinks. He was misplacing the ingredients and wasn't fully confident operating the payment system. The back counter was cluttered with miscellaneous gadgets, appliances, and syrups. It took nearly 20 minutes for the customer in front of us to get from ordering to receiving their drinks and we just watched in slight awe. The guy was apologetic and upfront, he was trying his best in a bad situation. They made some small talk and hinted that they were closing due to supply chain disruptions in Hawaii. I feel for them and wish them well. The coffee itself was ok. Flavor was decent but somewhat unremarkable. They offer different caffeine levels, up to I think 400mg in a drink. I just got the 200mg coffee. Don't know if I just built a tolerance but I fell asleep right after. We did want a pastry but with the baked goods cabinet empty, we weren't sure what they had left to offer. There was a long sign listing everything sold out between the pastries and coffee flavors. Overall the experience was odd and left a slightly bitter emotional taste in my mouth. They've acknowledged that they weren't in the best condition at that point and I do feel unfair to judge them at their worst. If they turn it around, I'm opening to revisiting. But for now, I don't feel compelled to go out of my way for it.

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    This was my first time trying Grindhouse, and unfortunately, I wasn't a huge fan. I ordered the…read moresweet cream cold brew because I was really in the mood for something like that, but honestly, it just wasn't for me. Maybe I didn't order the right thing, or maybe it was just an off day, but I probably wouldn't order that drink again. The picture looks promising but just not it. I actually brought one home for my husband to try as well, and without me even saying anything, he wasn't a fan of it either. I also have to say that when I first walked into the location, I didn't really feel a warm or welcoming vibe. I was hoping to have a better first experience, but unfortunately, between the drink and the overall experience, I don't think I'll be back. Maybe I just need to try something different, but for now, this one just wasn't a hit for us.

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    This is a solid cafe! Being in a large shopping plaza, there is ample parking. Theres large windows…read moreand lots of space to work. It's very cooling with lots of plants and an "earthy" vibe. The benches are quite uncomfortable, but the padded chairs are great and cushy. The drinks were a hit/miss. The coffee was actually quite good and my Galactic Cold Brew kept me energized. I especially liked the cold foam on top. My bf got the Strawberry Dragonfruit Citrus Tea, which was quite disappointing. It tasted very watered down and lacked flavor, which is a bit ridiculous because saw them making it with Simply Lemonade :/. That's usually fine but...what am I paying close to $6 for if there was no flavor? :/ I'm also quite annoyed with the fact that there's no power outlets inside. It's set up as a working cafe (with large tables and an elongated large coworking area right in the middle), so...what are folks supposed to do when their devices die? It kinda feels like false advertising lol. Otherwise, service was great. I would come back for the coffee but probably not stay long. Please install some outlets, I beg you

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