Let's do a little.... W. O. R. D. P. L. A. Y. I hate to "bee" a "buzz" kill.... But this is gonna "sting". And to Honey Girl Cafe... If you haven't learned this lesson yet... "You catch more bees with honey than vinegar" ------------------------------- On our recent stay in the tiny town of Cayucos, my wife needed a little boost of coffee to get her day started off right. She went on Yelp and decided that she wanted to try Honey Girl Cafe. Sounds sweet right? Well, the service we received from here... Left me a bit "salty". Not sure what it was... But the staff seemed very unhappy and acted as if we had just poked their "beehive". C'mon Honey Girl... It's coffee, it was 10am and if you step outside your shop, you can literally see ocean... Why you gotta act like you're the "bee's knees". As far as your Honey Lavender Latte, it was decent... But your service made me want to "make a beeline" to the exit as soon as our drink was ready. If it was up to me, I would have just left as quick as we had walked in... But my Queen Bee wife needed her honey and no crap service from any worker bee was going to change the Queen's mind. Before I wrote this review, I was truly hesitant about even wasting my energy on this place so I decided to do a little further research into the honeycomb. Apparently, according to another Yelp reviewers, The Honey Girl has been naughty in the past and it seems that customer service just isn't their strong suit. Multiple reviews talk about the rude staff and issues arising from behind the counter... So I decided to add a little vinegar (my experience) to the honey pot. All in all, I wasn't impressed with this place and for me to go out of my way to leave a "bad" review means you really left a bad taste in my mouth. How does "Vinegar Girl Cafe" sound? Nah, not as catchy. As for how others customers, locals and tourists alike feel about this place... That's none of my Beeswax!! I Truly hope you have a better experience than mine. read more

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I managed a deli for years and took pride in making delicious sandwiches for my customers. Seeing them come back time and time again was so satisfying. Well this establishment will not see me again. Just look at the pictures of my bagel sandwich. Bagel fell apart. The cucumber was so thick it flew out as I attempted to eat this mess. The cucumber and tomato was close to an inch thick WHY?. No mayo or cream cheese so it was dry. No seasoning which made it bland. Hubby ordered a BLT said it was ok which says a lot. It took them close to 15 minutes to make 2 sandwiches again WHY and to top it off it cost $26 for two sandwiches that I could of and should of made at home and would have been 10 times better and half the price. Lesson learned. read more

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OMG ... where do I start. Ordered 2 coffees a bagel breakfast and fruit bowl . I'm my 74 tread I've never waited so long for an order. Coffee was cold by the time I finally got our food . Customer service is ridiculous. It's as if they were irritated with folks coming in there to order something . Watch the cook stumble around back there. I'm sorry but not coming back here . read more

I came in here for a latte, and I will be back soon. Every sip was just so good. They really know how to make their lattes. read more

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We wanted to grab breakfast while in town. We chose this place. We ordered coffee, cocoa, and breakfast sandwhiches. It's really cute with a few seats inside. It's clean and their are coffee and smoothies and a nice variety to choose from. Our breakfast babel and coffee and cocoa hit the stop. The staff was super friendly and we enjoyed our visit here. We recommend you try it out, we would return in the future. read more

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I got a yummy small iced vanilla latte and the worker was super sweet! Lots of syrup flavor options as well-i've never seen the "almond" flavor before so i'll definitely be coming back to try that one! Wish there was seating options because I was hoping to have my coffee & get some schoolwork done but my friend and I ended up going to cayucos coffee shop down the road which worked out perfectly. read more

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Friendly service, clean establishment, good selections. I had a latte, my wife had a mango smoothie and my daughters brewed coffee and a breakfast bagel sandwich. We are all satisfied. read more

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Frozen hot chocolate with oat milk - LIFE CHANGING!!! Iced blended coffee with salted caramel and oat milk - I died and went to heaven. :) read more

My husband and I wanted to grab some breakfast so stopped into Honey Girl Cafe. We shared a breakfast bagel sandwich (we chose ham and cheddar cheese - it's nice that you can pick what you want) and a lemon scone. Both were very good and hit the spot for what we were looking to have. I also had a Chai Tea Latte which was very tasty! We would definitely return when we are back in the area. It was fun chatting with the owner about the tee shirts he had available and how he got so many! read more

After a multi day camping trip in Big Sur, the simple pleasure of eating a sandwich made by someone else was mine to enjoy. Imbued with that unmistakable Cayucos-elan, Honey Girl Cafe is small, unassuming, and a delightful find amidst a long row of decidedly touristy retail stores. Sure, you could pull off in Cayucos and purchase a couple of those yard pinwheels, a t shirt, or even a conglomerate of petrified sea creatures with Googley eyes affixed with glue. Or you could buy one of the best BLT sandwiches this side of your Great Aunt Mildred's kitchen table. It's a big sandwich, and definitely not a diet meal: huge slices of sourdough bread, just the right amount of Mayo, then slathered in avocado, and layered with butter lettuce, tomato slices, and more bacon than a guy in his 40s should eat in one sitting. Everything is made to order, and served with a smile. Despite the unseasonably hot weather (it was 101° when we passed through!), the staff was cheerful and kind to my kids. My Keto app said to lay off the bread, but I will not hesitate to stop here again the next time I find myself a little peckish on the 101 freeway. read more

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Not a big fan of this spot, ordered a latte and the espresso used in it did not taste good at all, tasted burnt. Inside was not but I can't recommend the latte read more

Neat spot and good service. Tim made a great couple of custom coffees and had some cool band recommendations. Exactly the vibe I was going for on a Monday morning. I'll try a sandwich next time, the pastries looked tasty read more

I came in to honey cafe for breakfast and ordered an acai bowl and a latte. While waiting I enjoyed looking at their jackets and coasters for sale. The lavender latte was decent. while the acai bowl toppings were amazing the acai itself was a mixture of partly liquid with some icy chunks of acai... read more

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Sunday 1035a to 1125a I would return. There is indoor and outdoor seating. With water for dogs and some treats. No masks were worn over the staff's faces (if that is one of those big concerns for you). I was greeted coming in. Not the friendliest greeting but still, they said, "Hi." Here I felt like a customer and not so much a guest. Like I wasn't welcome and at the same time I wasn't unwelcome (aka this is NOT Starbucks where the store lights up with your presence because all the baristas are smiling so brightly and their voices are so high the clouds clear. Yeah no, none of that here). It wasn't too busy at the time that I came in so I had time to stare at the menu and debate for a good 5 minutes (evaluating ).I was picked back up by the cashier as soon as I looked ready when I had finally decided on the Lox Bagel with no capers on the everything bagel which took about 5 minutes. It was sooooooo good. The salmon was very tender. I also decided on the lavender honey latte which took a whole: 2 minutes! Talk about fast. It had a good subtle taste. Not too sweet, with the lavander being more a smell than a taste. I could taste the honey. It was a pleasant simple drink. I recommend stirring it before drinking it in its entirety. And for those coffee buffs out there: they use Peet's Coffee brand. And they have milk substitutes available: almond, coconut, soy, and oat. There are a few tourist items to buy shirts and postcards that sort of thing. The store is clean. And the workers recite the menu quite well. read more

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Yummy drinks and food. Spinach feta egg croissant is amazing! Also the honey lavender latte and matcha is amazing! Good quality chocolate for the mocha as well. read more

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Food felt Polly pocket sized Also tasted artificial :/ For the price it was not worth it The egg bagel tasted like it was a microwaved egg and the amount of Lox was shocking Felt like we were robbed read more

The server got my hot dog order 100% WRONG, if u can't hear someone ask the order again or turn down music .. do not recommend this place and will not come back read more

I mistakenly offered to clean up a spill in the doorway which apparently irritated the barista. After telling me not to use napkins to clean it up- (I wasn't, I was just standing back out of the way) he got a mop, moped it up than proceeded to make my drink without washing his hands. Didn't make my drink to order (and as I paid extra for). Hopefully his day gets better ‍ read more

Good sandwich, good prices, but they took almost 20 minutes to make two sandwiches. Don't go here if you're in a hurry!

I'm from out of town and was looking for an omelette or sit down style breakfast place. I walked into Honey girl cafe and realized it was more of a coffee shop with light food. I asked if there was more sit down type restaurants near by. The woman at the cashier was friendly and warm. She didn't have suggestions and said maybe just walk more into town. The man (not sure if he is the owner?) making coffee in the back looked at me and said "Do you have a phone? Does it have internet? Do you know what google is?" It took me a minute to realized he was being mean and patronizing. I could feel his contempt as he spoke to me. It felt really bad and unnecessary. Before he spoke I thought about grabbing lunch there later because it seemed like a cute place. I won't be going back. read more

Nice outdoor seating near the water, really good coffees! Delicious bagels. Honey girl cafe was my favorite coffee shop in cayucos read more

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Pretty tasty and healthy. I was satisfied. Got the ham sandwich and hummus sandwich. Recommend the hummus read more

The coffee here is much better than the other establishments in town. The espresso is also fantastic. Attention to detail and love is what comes to mind when he makes your breakfast goodies and coffee. If we stay in Morro Bay, we drive here to get our coffee and breakfast bagels. A plain bagel with copious amounts of fresh avocado and a sprinkling of everything bagel spice blend is an excellent choice. read more

My first stop every morning on vacation. Great coffee, cheerful and quick staff. I get a black coffee and stroll the half block to the beach to enjoy it, walking along the sand. Maybe even all the way down to the pier. I'll get a scone too, and they'll warm it up so it's extra good as the chill off-season morning winds come off the ocean. There's tables too, if that's your mood, a couple seats at the bar inside which always seem to have a few local retirees reading the morning paper and chatting, and some outside tables popular with the tourists. On my way back after my walk, I pick up the more complicated orders for my family, so I can confirm they do just as well with fancy flavored oat milk lattes and salmon bagels as they do with oldschool black coffee. Come on down, listen to the locals gossip, listen to the waves as you sip your coffee, and relax. read more

Need real coffee so I stopped here. Ordered a mocha for me and a white hot chocolate for my boyfriend. Both drinks were good!

Cute little coffee shop. Great espresso drinks made just the way you like. Nice, friendly staff and open early! read more

Great coffee cute little cafe ! Service was fast and friendly! The location was close to our hotel! Ordered lox and bagel and it was beautifully presented with red onions , capersc, and tomato. The salmon ratio to cream cheese and bagel was just the right amount and very tasty! The coffee was strong and delicious! read more

Coffee was good but a little on the sweeter side so know that you can adjust sweetness. The oatmeal is delicious and so are the bagel sandwiches. read more

Food was ok but we won't be going back. Bagel wasn't toasted. Cream cheese was melted but thin slice of ham on bagel was cold. You can find the bagel not toasted comment on prior reviews. Mango iced tea had no mango flavor. Service was relatively quick. Staff was friendly. Outdoor seating would have been nice. It was full. There were 2 empty tables inside. Not a complaint, just our observation. read more

Fantastic lavender honey lattes (best I've had)and I used to work in coffee & pastry called bearclaw. Very nice staff! Glad we stopped in on our trip. read more

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Great little coffee shop- I loved the decor! Had a yummy hot Mexican mocha! You can't go wrong here!

Cute family owned restaurant! Nice relaxing atmosphere. Great location! Excellent customer service! Excellent sandwiches! read more

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A nice little Cafe, good for a nice light breakfast. The owner knows his stuff and cares about his customers and the food they make. Great coffee and the Almond Joy Moche is fabulous. Hot chocolate is great. The Bearpaw is one of the best I had, light sweet and great almond flavor. We had the egg bagel sandwich, spinach egg croissant and yogurt bowl, all of which were tasty and wonderful. The food comes out randomly, but worth the wait. They have some tables outside, and you can see the pier and hear the ocean. Nice and relaxing place for breakfast. read more

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This is a great place to stop and get a bite, early morning or early afternoon. I love the coffee it is soooo good! I have had the muffins and cookies they are fresh and yummy! My favorite now is the oatmeal with fresh fruit, honey and peanut butter. Large enough serving for 2 but well worth every dollars spent. The owner is always super friendly!!! The staff is always ready to greet!! read more

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We absolutely loved our food from Honey Girl Cafe. The staff was very friendly and everyone was wearing masks and sanitizing the restaurant. I ordered the yogurt bowl which was super fresh and delicious. Yogurt, granola, blueberries, strawberries, bananas and honey. So so so good! The coffee (latte, white mocha) were the best in town. The breakfast bagel sandwich was hearty and on point. We opted not to add meat and substituted avocado. Everything is so good, you can't go wrong. read more

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Tried again this trip hoping I could upgrade my review because I felt maybe they were having an off morning the last few visits, and boo... an even bigger fail. Coffee is weak, the Mexican mocha I loved so much at Top Dog was ...ooops! Just a regular latte, and barely lukewarm. And still not a friendly experience. I mean it's coffee! Make it strong and hot and just be a little bit friendly and you've got a win! Really feel terrible because we used to love this space but the spirit has left the building. read more

Thought we'd give a local business for breakfast a try- unfortunately we won't return. Our açaí bowl was frozen which we ended up throwing away. My lavender latte was pretty good but my husband didn't like the house coffee. The bagel sandwich was so so. Tasted microwaved not toasted. The place is a bit crowded and cluttered inside. We will look elsewhere next time unfortunately. read more

Great food ! Great service! Great prices! Yummy frozen lemonade!! We ordered the BLT on sourdough, the Ham and the Good Earth ( Veggie). Everything was delicious and they were super busy. Cute little place, right on Ocean!! read more

Had the açaí bowl and my husband had the sandwich. He liked his but mine was terrible/ watery and lots more granola than açaí. The paper bowls covered in foil for to- go we're not functional. read more

I work in trucking and I always hope I get a chance to stop in this town so I can get some of that coffee. They make this lavender coffee that has got to be one of the best coffee I've ever had. Love this place! see you on the weekend! read more

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