Food was perfect, interior was perfect, and the gift shop was awesome 10/10. Service was phenomenal.read more

First time here is a nice calm place love the cool tranquil atmosphere here…read more Service was good everyone is super friendly

I've never had and food that has been bad here...everything is great here and their waist staff are…read morevery good at making you feel welcome. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere and good seating.

This seafood restaurant is established on the right side of the street before you enter the…read morecauseway to the island. It was very busy when we came. We were seated immediately and the server took our orders in a timely manner. We didn't wait long for our food either. This large establishment offers a few outdoor seating overlooking the view of street traffic as people head onto and off the causeway. Might get sunny on a hot summer day! The interior offers plenty of seating as they have two large dining areas. They also have a display of their "fresh catch". Overall, good but not excellent seafood. I did enjoy their ceviche. The mariachi added charisma to the ambiance.

We stopped by Cafe Karma early on a Sunday afternoon... the best part of breakfast, a neighborhood…read moreband plays pick up music there on Sundays 12-2, worth stopping by for a listen, 1/2 the customers there were locals chillin' and enjoying the music! The rest of the experience was just OK... Cafe Karma is a coffee/breakfast/light lunch spot, serving coffee, teas, juices, soft drinks, and the like. Food consists of breakfast bakery (muffins, pastries) and cooked items, light snacks like quiche and croissants, and ice cream. We had lattes (per usual). Temp was great but the coffee itself was just OK, not the best. For food we had the turkey quiche and the omelette muffin. The quiche was bland, overcooked. The muffin was much better, and was definitely the better of the two selections. Staff were friendly, service was quick! With all the coffee shop options available in SPI, not sure we'd go back. Do not recommend IMHO...

We were here last week, 11/28/25. I wanted some hot coffee to take to the beach with me since it…read morewas a chilly morning. This review is really only based on the overall experience since the coffee was good: Pros: 1. My coffee order. Vanilla latte- strong and not too sweet. The cup makes a cute photo moment (pictured) 2. The baristas who took my order & made my coffee, they were nice given the circumstances (see below) Cons: 1. There was a family with (no exaggeration) 10+ children ordering before us and it was chaotic the second we walked in. The place was already packed, so it was overwhelming to say the least. I have no issues with children, as they were just being children. It was the lack of social awareness, control, & organization from the parents. Ice cream/coffee orders were being shouted in all directions, orders being changed multiple times, etc. It took so long for us to even order...and then an additional wait because they had ordered so much. I know it's not the establishment's fault, I'm just being honest about my experience. Maybe there should be a limit on how many people are able to crowd the front since it's a small space? I felt bad for the workers, they did a great job keeping it cool and professional. 2. There was a group of "Christian" men who seemed like they had a long meeting. They were having a very loud and racist brain rot induced discussion about their views on how diversity and inclusion are ruining this country. I've seen comments like that online and always assumed it was bots...was flabbergasted to actually hear it in person that was frustrating. Again, not the establishment's fault. But as a person of color myself, including the baristas, it was just very uncomfortable and wild to experience. It seemed like they felt too comfortable being that bold in there and that's suspicious to me. I literally chose this shop to avoid another notoriously racist coffee shop with a politically aggressive owner on the island! 3. The bathroom was gross. I can only give this place 2 stars only for the coffee and service. The workers all did a fantastic job, seriously give them a raise! However, we left overstimulated and extremely annoyed. Not sure if I'll ever be back. Hey, at least the coffee was good.

Coffee and tea in and around SPI - 1 of 2…read more Finding a coffeehouse that keeps later hours on South Padre Island (SPI) is not easy ... because it's not doable. Many of the indie coffeehouses on the island keep breakfast and lunch hours. Since this Starbucks sits at such a critical junction, where the two highways to/from Brownsville and Harlingen meet, you can't help but see it in the Las Palmas Shopping Center at that corner. This is also where the free Metro shuttle connecting SPI and Port Isabel stops and where the cheap and easy bus to Brownsville Airport has its terminus to service the touristic area. Am I hung up on giving exacting directions? Perhaps. This Starbucks looks like one of the common templates in terms of its design. There's nothing wrong with that because there won't be any surprises. It's clean and comfortable inside. The food and drink are the one you've come to know, and it's now a little overpriced everywhere if you ask me. However, it's reliable. The other thing that really stood out was the service. It was quick, polite, and they were willing to provide information about the area to the best of their ability if you had basic questions. These are really nice employees, which seems to be standard in the Rio Grande Valley. I went in here a few times in the evening. Their hours on the weekends are very good, staying open in the evening. Upon inquiring, I learned they do a good business in the morning. They even keep respectable hours on weekdays. Usually I'm ho hum if I see a Starbucks as one of my choices. In this situation, on or near SPI, I was actually happy to see this Starbucks store. While not quite a mirage, it was a relief.

7:00 and running errands on my day off and came here for a pick me up and i could stay here its so…read morerelaxing and chill and i love the way this place smells..... Coffee reminds me of fall (my davortieseason) The workers here are so nice and sweet i love this place.

I loved this coffee shop. It combines a few of my favorite things.....coffee, books and smoothies…read morewith boba for the kiddos. Lots of dairy free options!! I went twice in the same week and will certainly go back next time in SPI.

First time here, and that honeycomb breve was amazing! Very cute bookshop with lots of options too.read more

I loved this place. So good and so cute…read more Eggs and bacon were amazing! I got the gluten free pancakes were not that good (according to my gluten free friend) they were kinda hard and not fluffy. But they had goat cheese and I love goat cheese so it made up for it. Potato's are good. I would not recommend going here if you're in a hurry because the food takes a while but the servers were sweet and gave us a discount and chips + salsa. Coffee was also good. I loved the booth we sat in.

Stopped in for breakfast!…read more The hubby's Spanish omelette was really good. A plus, they have fresh jalapeños. This is a big deal for my man. I ordered the loaded hashbrowns! Yummy .

This place is a gem! I loved the vibe, ambiance, and the prompt service. The dishes were satisfying…read moreand came in generous portions, so we definitely didn't leave hungry. Everything was enjoyable, and I will absolutely come back the next time I'm in town.

As a gluten free person this place is not recommended. I got an açaí bowl and just removed the…read moregranola and it came out looking awful, everyone in my party thought I was served a bowl of slime. The taste was bland as well. As for my parties meals they deeply enjoyed their dishes and drinks. So as long as you don't have a gluten allergy you can enjoy your meal here. I also wanted to include that they do not have any dedicated friers.

Came here by chance needing a morning coffee after walking the beach.. had a lavender latte which…read morewas delicious,& not too sweet! Service was great; I believe I interacted with the owners today, & both were gracious and welcoming from the minute I walked in..they even offered me a complimentary water when they saw me outside melting from my walk! I love when a business personalizes your experience and they did just that! Recommend!

Fun little coffee shop on SPI! Got to meet and chat with Mike (the owner), super nice! Coffee was…read moregood, no real food selections, so we had a banana nut muffin.., good too! It's also a nice little souvenir shop, lots of throw back stuff too! Worth a stop when you're in SPI!