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    OB Surf Cafe

    4.8 (37 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Dog Menu
    Eliko S.

    My fave spot for açaí bowls (Northside Shack) recently closed all of its locations so I've been looking for other fun and quick breakfast / açaí spots in my area. I recalled that the OB Surf Cafe was on Voltaire and headed over. I snagged a parking spot across the street and checked out the menu. They have lots of great breakfast selections and a wide-range of coffee drinks too. I love the dog menu as well. Cali wasn't with me, but she would have loved a puppyccino. There is a great little outdoor seating area and some additional counter seating as well. I ended up ordering a breakfast burrito and an açaí bowl to go for M. and me to share. I waited about 10 minutes and then the food came out nicely packaged. The burrito was just the right size and the açaí had fresh strawberries, blueberries and bananas as promised in addition to the granola and the coconut flakes. Everything was delicious ( I forgot to take photos of the food- it looked so good though!) and I'll be back!

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    Jack M.

    OB Surf Cafe is a cool spot to pick up a coffee, tea, breakfast items, and smoothies, either to go or to enjoy the plentiful outside seating that is available. I like the urban park-like setting. I had a black iced tea and it was great. It came with just the right amount of ice and the black tea had a rich tea flavor. The service was super friendly and up beat. The coffee shop is a trailer, just so you know, not that there is anything wrong with that. It is easy to spot given that it is on the corner of Cable and Voltaire.

    Toffee Nut Cold Brew
    Sabrina E.

    Staying for the weekend in OB and took a walk. Even though there are many shops to choose from we stopped at this outdoor cafe. We loved the decor and decided to give this place a try. It's now our second day in a row coming here for a delightful breakfast and delicious coffee drinks. I tried the toffee nut cold brew and my husband got the Matcha Latte The drinks were great! We also shared a breakfast sandwich. The sandwich came on an everything bagel with egg, bacon and cheese and a sauce that was just perfect and delicious with tots on the side. The customer service is wonderful. We were greeted with a delightful smile and serviced promptly..

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    Monica T.

    Had the pleasure of having breakfast here this morning with my husband and doggy. We were so full from our order but we it was so delicious. The staff were so friendly and cleaned our table before we sat down. It was honestly such a relaxing morning. We took our drinks to the beach and enjoyed the rest of our morning. I bought a dog hat there and loved it! I'll definitely be back next time we come back to SD.

    Everything Bagel Sandwich
    Samantha H.

    I loved it! The food was so delicious and flavorful! The outside was decorated cute just bring a sweater because it's all outside. The service was amazing they were both extremely nice and answered all my questions! 10/10 recommend!!

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    Kylie P.

    Love love love! Classically OB food truck cafe with delicious food and friendly owners. I only just recently found this spot and I'm definitely adding it to my breakfast rotation when in OB. I had a large takeout order which was ready surprisingly quickly. They also happily accommodated a couple special requests which is always appreciated. I personally ordered the Croissant Breakfast Sandwich and it was seriously one of the best I've had in San Diego. You can just tell everything is just made with love. They even have a small dog menu which earns them extra bonus points!! There's a small seating area out front and I found street parking easily. Really enjoyed the vibes and will return. Fair prices too.

    Breakfast burrito
    Brittany K.

    Solid breakfast burrito. They had bacon, chicken, beef and chorizo options. Great flavor and sauce with tots on the side. Lots of seating outside!

    Chicken egg burrito
    Francisca F.

    My fiancé and I stopped by this café for the first time and were blown away. We tried the chicken egg burrito, breakfast burrito, iced tornado coffee with oat milk, and the toffee nut cold brew and every single item was a 10/10. The burritos were flavorful, perfectly wrapped, and super satisfying not greasy or heavy like you find at some spots. You can tell the ingredients are fresh and thoughtfully put together. The iced tornado coffee with oat milk was SO smooth and not overly sweet, just the right balance. And the toffee nut cold brew was rich, nutty, and refreshing. Both drinks were unique and delicious. Highly recommend this place for a tasty breakfast or coffee stop. We'll definitely be back!

    Michael B.

    Sitting on the corner at 4896 Voltaire St, I'm super surprised this place doesn't have more reviews. I came here on a Saturday morning and was one of only a handful of people here. There is plenty and I mean plenty of seating for people to come and hang out. There's no covering and no heaters so if the weather acts up, you're out of luck. It feels like a one person or two person operation so drinks and food could be a bit slow but the menu is so carefully thought of and complex that it's worth the wait. Can't speak of the food because I didn't order any but I got two drinks: 1. Toffee Nut Cold Brew 2. Tornado The toffee nut was surprisingly the better than I thought. But it took a while for me to like it. It was a slow burn for me. I'm not a toffee person but it was interesting enough for me to go and try it. The cream sits on top and so you're going to need to give it a good mix. I think it taste better the more the cream infuses with the coffee. So if you sip your coffee slow, you'll start to really enjoy it after 10 or so minutes. The tornado which has espresso, caramel, vanilla and hazelnut, chocolate and milk was the better of the two in my opinion. It could be because it was a chilly morning and this drink was hot. It was rich but not too sweet. The hazelnut which I'm again not a big fan of, was the perfect equalizer here with all the other flavors. I got this drink with alternative milk. There's also a pup friendly menu if you want to order something for your dog. They have an IG and a website if you want to follow them as well. Not sure if they have wifi available. Probably not if I had to guess. But there's a bar across the street and maybe they have wifi strong enough for you to connect. I wouldn't call this a place to do work but a solid spot to stop by before heading to the dog beach or to have a quick date.

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    Em J.

    Staying at an Airbnb around the corner and found this little gem through yelp. And boy I'm glad we did! The staff are just lovely especially the woman running it (i didn't catch her name). We ordered the iced salted caramel raf and the iced tornado. Both were amazing. I would go so far as to say the salted caramel latte was one of the best I've had ever. I know that's a bold statement and trust me i love my coffee! It's the perfect amount of sweet without tasting artificial. For food we got the friend chicken egg burrito and the avocado bagel with an added egg. Both were DELICIOUS! We scarfed our food down. It's an outside food truck and there are plenty of tables and chairs. Such a cute little spot for some yummy food and coffee!! It's a food truck and it's made from scratch so don't expect the food and coffee to be lightning fast. Patience is key! It's worth it. We will be back next time we are in OB and every time after that!

    Croissant sandwich with scrambled eggs and tots
    Michelle S.

    You know how some places have yummy breakfast, but mediocre coffee, well this place is not it. Food and coffee are delicious--you won't have to compromise either. Plenty of outdoor seating in the front and round back, which is totally family dog-friendly. Prices are reasonable especially given the friendly and attentive customer service we experienced. We ordered the breakfast burrito, chorizo burrito, croissant sandwich, and açaí bowl. To drink we ordered the house coffee, which I take black and was so smooth, my partner had the honey flat and loved it so much she ordered another, and my sister ordered the toffee nut cold brew. Everything was yummy!!!

    Fried chicken and egg burrito + side of spicy aioli

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    1 month ago

    Delicious breakfast sandwich and coffee. Service was really kind! We enjoyed eating on the patio.

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    Great did and amazing service. Very nice little quick and easy cafe. With very chill beach vibes.

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    Thank you so much! Come back for more green salsa!

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    2 years ago

    Absolutely amazing food, relaxing area, and friendly service! Thank you for a great experience on our family getaway

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    It was our pleasure and we hope to see you again!

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    Delicious breakfast. Service was amazing and the food was even better. Breakfast burrito and croissant breakfast sandwich were both 10/10.

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    Great service and coffee!!! We enjoyed the out door seating while we waited for our coffee. The açaí bowl was yummy!

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    Reaaaaaally good burritos. Super friendly people, cool little corner spot with a solid view.

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    Good food and pleasant thoughtful service! They were closing and made us food anyway. Thank you!

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