Always great service and great food at Naked Cafe. I love that their outdoor dining is on a back patio instead of in a parking lot. It's a little more protected from road noise and feels like a backyard garden. Awesome job figuring out this never ending COVID craziness. I'll be back for a Sunshine latte very soon! read more

Let me start by saying that their food is amazing! Their coconut rice is to die for, and the kombucha was freaking awesome! Everything is fresh, delicious and healthy! If I could give the food more than 5 stars , I would. But, there is a big but! We were excited to eat here, because the place seemed uncrowded, and the guy who welcomed us in was wearing a mask, so we felt safe. Then our waitress brought us menus that weren't disposable, and she was wearing a mask on her chin! Yes, her mask covered her chin!! So, we put our masks back on to order our food. We hoped that since we had our masks on, she would get the message, and put hers on, not just on her chin, but actually where it's meant to be worn. Over her mouth and nose. That didn't happen. She then cleaned off another table, with just a rag that wasn't disposable, and there was no sign of any spray. At this point we started feeling uncomfortable, and unsafe, so we asked the guy if he was the manager. He said he was, and up until that point, he was friendly. We told him about our servers mask, and he asked us which server specifically. Other than him, there was just one. He then said she was wearing her mask, and we had to explain that she was wearing it on her chin. She came out after that with it on, and then the next time it was back on her chin! We really were very uncomfortable at this point, so I asked for a box for my food, we paid, and left no tip. That's unheard of for us! We couldn't tip our waitress for leaving us feeling like we were unsafe. I'm eating my food at home, and because the food was so amazing, we will be trying their other locations to see if they're safe. If not, despite delicious food, we won't be back, as our health is more important than delish food. Many other places are following safe practices, and would welcome our business ... so sad, and I'm so upset about this right now! The three stars are just for the food. Nothing else! read more

Excellent menu selection and delicious food. Very clean. Only draw back: Wait Service a bit slow. Waitress shouldn't spend time talking while customers wait for drinks. Serve drinks first then by all means talk to your friends;) read more

My favorite breakfast place...ever! Love the Yin and Yang; Juevos Rancheros; Tailgate tacos... Super helpful with gluten free. My only thumbs down is the person who makes the cappuccinos, too much milk and not enough foam. But because everything else is so good they get a full 5 stars from me. read more

Delicious food with terrific service. Dog friendly. Kudos to Jade, Spencer and Delaney for making. our Veterans day outing.very memorable. Thank you!! read more

Would love to review this restaurant but after ordering my food and waiting for an hour, it still hadn't come out. Asked our waitress when we could expect our food and it was "next" in the kitchen. Said we were going to leave and she just said okay. read more

This restaurant is run with marginal management and staff regularly, however we like the food and continue to go. This morning we arrived to be told there wasn't any indoor dinning, take out only, as there was only one cook and no manager at the current time. We went ahead and ordered. The food was horrible! I think they finally hit the final straw for us. They might as well close this location! read more

Great food especially takeout!! I ordered the Crispy burrito (I'm vegetarian) and the vegan sausage was AWESOME! Definitely going to order again! read more

We've been going weekly to Naked Cafe for at least seven years! The place became familiar because of the people that work there, starting with friendly Rodrigo , he was amazing but transferred out! We got to know Lindsy and Andi. They are great!! It's a nice feeling to be recognized & warmly greeted by them. Suddenly, we're seeing strangers & not our favorite servers. It's not the same, we may need to find another favorite place to call home away from home read more

We came into this restaurant on a Sunday at noon and easily got seating. The cafe was fairly crowded. My bf and I ordered two mimosas. The MANDARIN ORANGE mimosa was good. It was exactly what I expected with a little hint of more sweetness than normal OJ from the mandarin. The RASPBERRY LEMONADE mimosa was good too. It was something different to try than your normal mimosa. For my meal, I ordered the PESTO ARTICHOKE SCRAMBLE QUESIDILLAS. They were surprisingly really good. It was a good combination of all ingredients. My only complain is that there was a lot of oil from the pesto seeping through the tortilla so it made the tortilla a bit flappy and hard to devour. Since im not a fan of lots of beans as a side to my dish, I substituted the beans for potatoes. Their potatoes with the rosemary is REALLY DELICIOUS. My bf ordered the TAILGATE TACOS. The tacos tasted really good! They also had soy chorizo in them! The only dissapointment was that it came with beans that filled half the plate! We were a little disappointed by that and maybe could have been happier with another taco and less beans. I would have to say that this dish is pricey for what they give you. This is one reason I can't give them 5 stars. Other than that, the service is great and the food is good. read more

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I came here with a few friends on a Sunday for brunch we enjoyed our visit. I always appreciate vegetarian/vegan menu options since they make my life way easier! We were pleased to see they do offer mimosas even though Yelp said no on alcohol. Win/win for sure. Although my food could have been a hotter, all of our food came out at the same time which I appreciate. Thanks Naked Cafe, we will be back. I ordered the Artichoke Scramble and added broccoli. With a Kombucha mimosa and then a regular mimosa. Seemed like it was a 50/50 mix with the champagne not not very strong. My friends ordered the Calexxican soyrizo plate with red beans and the Artichoke Pesto Quesadilla. We al left perfectly stuffed and happy. read more

Naked Cafe - Artichoke Scramble with Broccoli - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Encinitas, California

The food was amazing delicious not grease at all ! Very friendly staff quick service if you want to be out fast. also a relaxing friendly environment . read more

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Decided to head down the coast to try something new for breakfast...found the Naked Cafe. Very pleased. Friendly and fast service. Food was delicious. My daughter loved the coffee. Definitively worth a try...well done Naked Cafe! read more

Had late lunch on a Sunday. Very cute have been in center a million times but never eaten here. Service pretty good food excellent

Every item on the menu is customizable, and so delicious. The coconut rice is unbelievable! Such friendly staff, always a pleasure to eat here. Since covid they've turned the backyard into the cutest outdoor dining space, it's even better. It's a favorite lunch spot of ours, never disappoints! read more

Amaaaaazing little breakfast and coffee joint in Carlsbad. My wife and I were travelling and were served with amazing food and wonderful service. Highly recommended if you are in the area! read more

I was so surprised. The tables were absolutely filthy. The menus were filthy. We were amazed because of all the good ratings. Maybe the food is ok but something seems really off here. We walked out. read more

Had the most amazing and delicious brunch in the backyard patio. Portions were generous and could be shared, but the food was so good you may not want to! Staff was kind and attentive. COVID-safe. Really great spot with healthy ingredients and great ambience. I got the pesto scramble, husband got green and red pagoda, and we shared a side of the fuzzy monkey pancake. read more

This place has some of the most delicious, healthy, high-quality and unique dishes for breakfast and lunch I've ever experienced! The service is also outstanding! It's a little hard to find, but definitely worth it! read more

Love to come here while my car gets washed across the street. Great place for healthy food and the staff is super friendly and remembers their regulars. Lots of vegan options and reasonable prices. read more

Found this place through Yelp - I'm in LA, but my friend is in Carlsbad. The vibe was really low key and happy-feeling and the servers were super nice! My friend is vegan and had a great breakfast burrito which looked awesome. It was actually 2 burritos. I had a tofu wrap and it was so good I figured out more or less how to make it and duplicated it when I got home the next day. It's about average-priced for a place of its kind, but there were a ton of options. Great for vegans, vegetarians. read more

What a great place! Welcoming, great coffee, great food, friendly and polite staff. I highly recommend this spot to anyone. They have a lot of vegan alternatives for breakfast and lunch but also traditional. Their breakfast quesadillas and the beef hash were awesome. Their blueberry pancakes were sweet and felt super fresh. Check them out! read more

First, I'll say my server Spence was GREAT! No question that the service was on par. The food we ordered on the other hand.... Banana Blackberry Smoothie - I'll say it was a banana smoothie with a few Blackberrys to get the a pinkish color. It tasted like only bananas. Coconut French Toast - COLD French toast. I thought French toast was warm, right off the skillet, but this was cold. Seemed like it was a cold baguette that was slightly toasted to get the coconut shavings to stick to the bread. Thai Chicken Wrap - There was no Thai chicken flavor and/or peanut sauce on the chicken. Just regular chicken pieces in a wrap that was mostly wrap over contents.The salad that came with the wrap was all greens, I thought the menu said there was balsamic on there? I also thought, this being a vegetarian cafe they'd sell some sort of acai, but I was deeply disappointed. read more

This place has excellent food, great service, and awesome drinks. Most things are easy to do vegetarian or vegan. I've had a number of things on the menu and I will keep coming back until I try literally everything. Also amazing back patio vibe in response to COVID! read more

I come here all the time with my girlfriend and her family and the food is always good! Had to throw them a review today because I had the thai chicken wrap and it was probably one of the. Eat ever. Get that or the pesto artichoke quesadilla and I promise you that it will not disappoint! Great service and good food! Also for a place that serves such quality food the price is not that crazy expensive! Great call if your in Encinitas! read more

I haven't had a chance to have their food but the vanilla cappuccino was delicious and my dad loved the Americano! Definitely will be going back for more. read more

This was my first experience at naked cafe. I was excited to see what they had to offer. Their menu was extensive and seemed to have a lot to offer. Their staff was nice, most of them were attentive, I did notice the barista had a hole in his mask, which made me slightly nervous. I had ordered a mocha, and when I looked down, to my surprise, there were actual flies in the drink, I was appalled. I told the staff, I was not given an apology, he just took it and went on to re make it, but I was disappointed that he did not show remorse or compensation, it made me believe this sort of stuff has happened before. Overall not a very good experience, I will not be going back. read more

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We have always frequented here, however, our last couple visits we have had unprofessional and unfriendly service by different employees, one being a manager. Go down the street to Good on ya, staff are professional and friendly. read more

This place was GREAT! I love all the healthy options they have. I had a spicy vegan sausage burrito and my boyfriend had the pesto eggs. Both super good. My dish is truly spicy . The beans are amazing, and how they make the burrito crispy is to die for. My boyfriends meal was hot temperature wise, delicious and healthy. I wish there were more healthy, vegan friendly options. read more

Naked Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Encinitas, California

I've been wanting to try Naked Café for awhile now and I finally did and I'm so glad I did! Top favorite place to eat no doubt! I went on Christmas eve around 12pm, and it was pretty busy, I got my food to go and it was ready in like 10mins! I'm a vegetarian and it's hard to find healthy good when your in a rush. I got the tail gate tacos, It was so satisfying ;) Can't wait to come back and explore the rest of the menu! By the way the girl that was working there was so sweet, and way helpful! read more

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Food was cold and the service was horrible. Server did say they were short staff but it was so unattended you could've had your meal and left without paying. My cousin needed napkins but instead had to resort to her windex wipes she had in her bag. I had to go inside to remind them we were still outside. Server offered 40% OFF my meal which was great customer service but honestly I shouldn't have had to pay anything because it was inedible. read more

Pesto omelet with feta, salsa verde rice and fruit, perfect with passion fruit black tea. FANTASTIC omelet. Friendly, fast service as well. Definitely returning with the family next time in SD. read more

Despite the fact that this location does not have an ocean view like its Solana Beach counterpart, the food is just as great! The pesto scramble never fails to disappoint. read more

Naked Cafe - the pesto scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Encinitas, California

Great restaurant! We've been to both Encinitas and Carlsbad. Food and service was terrific

Amazing food. The best in Carlsbad and have amazing vegan/vegetarian options!! Authentic matcha both iced and hot. My favorite dish is the crispy burritos. The perfect local spot and not far from the beach!! read more

Breakfast was so good! Loved all the options and they are able to make them dairy free for my husband who is lactose intolerant. Had the coconut French toast and welcome to naked entrees. Loved the passion fruit tea latte. Portions are big. Service was fast and waitress was friendly and attentive. Will be back! read more

Great service food yummy people are nice friendly will differently come back again give it 5

Ahhhh this place was so freaking good!!! I had the emerald earth bowl and it was AMAZING! so flavorful and yummy. the service was amazing and our server was so kind and friendly. love this place so much and can't wait to come back! read more

A husk of its former greatness. I dunno why they did what they did but I miss the old version.

:-| wah wah waaaaaaah Yes.. I met a friend for lunch here today.... Not impressed with the ambiance or decor... it was bamboo CHEESY... I almost expected more..... almost.. but it is a cafe after all.. and it's located in a strip mall off the El Camino Real in Encinitas... http://thenakedcafe.com/ I ordered the BUFF Breakfast Burrito $10 Egg whites scrambled with grilled chicken, cheese, green onion and tomato, wrapped in whole grain tortillas served wtih black beans and salsa fresca... healthy! -- Except MY breakfast burrito was so buff, I swapped out the black beans with potatos, and added bacon! TASTY.... and yet the waiter looked at me like what I ordered was UNHEARD OF! (GASP.) No, I didn't stop there.. My gal pal talked me into splitting that coconut french toast dish with her... (a little indulgence on a Monday afternoon never hurt anyone.) 3.5 Woofs for the food. The Buff Burritto was excellent actually, and the coffee--wow, EXCEPTIONAL... Aside from the cheesy decor, it was the coconut french toast that was the downer. By the time we got to it, the crust was hard and difficult to chew... though it did look pretty... wah wah waaaaaaah :-( (and why does this place remind me of THE MISSION?) read more

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