I finally got to try Ocean Cafe today after reading raving reviews on both Yelp and Google. This hole in the wall location is a hidden gem for some of the best breakfast/lunch food in San Diego for very reasonable prices! I got the PB Chocolate Banana protein smoothie with an added shot of espresso for much needed energy. This beauty was rich, thick, and kept me full and energized for hours. I also got a regular croissant which was IMMACULTE. The pastry was so flaky and delicious - can't wait to come back to try the croissant sandwiches! If you haven't tried out this spot yet, RUN don't walk! read more

Ocean Cafe - Plain Croissant - Acai Bowls Near Me - San Diego, California

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Most underrated spot in PB! Amazing açaí bowls and coffee. Only place you can get reasonably priced fresh breakfast. The women that work here are so friendly and I'm glad to have this spot in my neighborhood. read more

Lifehack- you can schedule deliveries on Doordash (and probably other services.) I ordered Ocean Cafe as the sun was starting to rise. Not because I was up early ready to take on the day. It was my last bit of hope to get a little bit of sleep after a night of insomnia. I knew I'd need some motivation to get up if I fell asleep and wouldn't want to cook. So I placed that scheduled order. Sent it as a gift to my boyfriend so he would get the notification it was delivered/on the way. Perfectly executed plan. I woke up to croissant sandwiches (very good), smoothies (looooved the acai one, peach one was okay), and coffee. Coffee was just okay- I was thankful for caffeine, but probably wouldn't go out of my way to fuel up here. The smoothie was the star of the show and will for sure be scheduled for a delivery order again one day. The convenience level is insane- that's one perk about living in 2022! read more

Picked up original acai bowl for son as we dropped him off at airport. He really liked it. Quick service, friendly cashiers. Not busy at 830am. After airport, daughter at home wanted one too. Went back around 10, much busier. She said it was really good too. Cheaper than everbowl - which said it was open at 0800 but we drive by and it was closed. Good thing since we got to try ocean cafe which was better and cheaper! read more

The food and prices are great, I'd be a regular here for that alone- But on top of that, the staff here is so kind and genuine that I am excited to support their business whenever I come here. The cafe has a relaxed ambiance and I would recommend everyone try their açaí bowls! read more

I really love this place! It's so cute and very beachy. The service was amazing and so welcoming. The coffee was perfect. 10/10!!

The açaí bowls and smoothies were delicious. We also ordered food, a chicken wrap and chicken club, which were decent but the amount of protein (chicken) in them was minimal and almost none. Really gotta work on those ratios. read more

The best açaí bowls can be found here! I like to get the Hawaiian Bowl with peanut butter and hemp seed add ons. The açaí purée is just açaí and not mixed with who knows what. It doesn't have added sugar. That makes me feel good when I eat it. The regular size is generous but I will order the larger size to go if I am going home. The Hawaiian Bowl has strawberries, bananas, blueberries, pineapple, mangoes, granola, coconut, and honey. Everything tastes so fresh! I will also get a Bulletproof coffee with my açaí bowl. It has MCT coconut oil and cinnamon blended in. The coffee is nice and strong, highly recommended to start the day. read more

Ocean Cafe - Hawaiian Bowl with added hemp seeds and peanut butter on the side. - Acai Bowls Near Me - San Diego, California

We really love their açaí but found out the peanut butter is skippy (unless it's the organic one that means it has seed oils in it :( you guys should switch to at least Costco organic! No oils read more

Looking for a non-dairy/soy, meal replacement protein smoothie I stumbled upon Ocean Cafe, very close to Garnett St and Trader Joes in Pacific Beach. Walking in, the shop was very clean and well decorated with a beachy vibe but the staff and customers were all speaking what i thought to be Portuguese which felt a little unwelcoming as they finished their conversations then greeted me in English. The owner was very nice, however, and answered all my questions about the proteins, shake flavors and so on. I ordered a large oatmeal cookie protein shake made with pea protein and added spinach for around $8, and was pleasantly full by the end of it. It tasted like an Herbalife shake + PB2 but the brand was nothing I had ever heard of and definitely not soy based. I worked on my laptop with their free wifi as I finished my smoothie but didn't feel super comfortable being the only customer there and having them all speaking a different language and watching my actions. Coming off as super self conscious but usually I don't care about this stuff it was just not a comfortable vibe for me so I left. Don't regret trying this place, the smoothie was tasty and refreshing, and about what I'd pay for a meal anyways. I wouldn't write home about it but if you're a local it's a cool spot to try, especially because they have a private parking lot and comparable wellness shot and green juice prices. They also serve coffee tea and basic smoothies here, ranging from $3-9. Locals, give em a try. read more

Ocean Cafe - Inside seating - Acai Bowls Near Me - San Diego, California

What an amazing place for açaí bowls! Our family each did a small and it was plenty and full of flavor! We will be back! read more

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This was the first time I try hammerhead, a combination of drip coffee and espresso. En, I know I don't like it now ... The sunrise croissant is tasty, and actually bigger than it appears in the picture ... Coffee cake is not bad but not a traditional one ... Ah, I also ordered the Milky Way Mocha which I liked it. read more

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Fantastic . I order the Californian Croissant and it was amazing. Definitely one of the best spots in San Diego to check out.

Walked in her on a random Sunday with my husband & I'm afraid I am now addicted The sunrise croissant is soooo good! Friendly staff, clean, & cute environment! 11/10 read more

Pretty awesome place! The Açaí here is natural and I don't feel like crap after eating it, like I do with açaí roots. It's a one man show but seems to work! The decor inside is also super cool! Also ordered the bye bye cold shot - I would not recommend but I don't think these are supposed to taste good! I also got a bulletproof coffee - it was super strong but I liked it! read more

Ocean Cafe - Acai Bowls Near Me - San Diego, California

Really good spot for Brazilian-style food and smoothies! Really chill and nice and friendly woman working there. Plenty of room to sit and grub! read more

I was in town for the weekend and I came here every day for breakfast. The coffee and food were always delicious, and the staff was so friendly and ready to make recommendations when requested. It was great to come to a local (not touristy) place in San Diego!​ read more

Friendly staff and and stylish ambience. Would highly recommend checking out. Banger acai bowl read more

Ocean Cafe - Jungle Love 24 oz - Acai Bowls Near Me - San Diego, California

Sweet vibes- super high quality food- made with love. bulletproof coffee perfection. happy we stopped by on the way back to PHX. thanks read more

Ocean Cafe - açaí bowlin - Acai Bowls Near Me - San Diego, California

Stopped here after lunch with my friend and her son. It was a little tricky to find since there is no sign on the outside of the building, just the building number. The staff was very friendly and we waited maybe 5-7 mins for 3 drinks. Their Vietnamese drip coffee is strong and delicious. We sat around for about an hour chatting and it was the perfect little place to hang out. Parking seems tough for the area and it looked like a lot of people walked in. read more

Ocean Cafe - Acai Bowls Near Me - San Diego, California

The cutest, small, indoor cafe in PB! The prices are great! $6.25 for a fully loaded cali breakfast croissant !!! Loved. People are so nice! read more

Ocean Cafe - Outside view and Latte - Acai Bowls Near Me - San Diego, California

Another day, another açaí bowl! This time we checked out Ocean Cafe. It was actually recommended by a friend that used to live in the area and told us that it was super legit and that they were probably the best açaí bowl place in San Diego. We wanted to see what he was talking about! Obviously we got açaí bowls, but there were so many other things on the menu that seemed amazing like their sandwiches, and their shakes and smoothies! Now onto the açaí bowls themselves... FANTASTIC! Every component was super fresh, and it amazed me on how fresh, and "real" the açaí was! Even the fruit were super juicy and sweet. However, I do prefer my açaí as more of a sorbet or frozen yogurt, and nice and cold. But at this place, the açaí had more of a melted ice cream consistency which was at room temp. Don't get me wrong, it was super tasty and refreshing, but I do prefer it when the açaí is colder and more of a sorbet consistency. Another thing to add on was that the fruit felt somewhat warm, like it was at room temperature, and the granola wasn't too crunchy, it had more of a lighter and softer texture. Overall, everything was really good, the staff were super nice and pleasant, and I was pretty satisfied. In the end, I just love açaí bowls... probably as much as I love bubble tea! read more

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Best açaí I've had since leaving Oahu. Build your own açaí bowl with bananas strawberries cacao and peanut butter. read more

Ocean Cafe - Build Your Own Acai Bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - San Diego, California

Not everyone wants to eat in a restaurant full of dogs. This place is small enough as is and I'm sick of tripping over multiple dogs just to get to the counter. I'll go elsewhere. read more

Cute little cafe in PB! Calm ambiance and clean, and friendly staff. :) Prices aren't over the top and worth it.

Ordered online and they Gave me a ham and cheese croissant when i ordered the Californian Croissant and charged me an additional $5 for a request for an extra drizzle of honey for an açaí bowl that I didn't even receive. -10/10 PLEASE DO NOT BUY FROM THIS PLACE THEY WILL NEVER GET YOUR ORDER RIGHT AND WILL CHARGE YOU FOR STUFF AND NOT TO EVEN GIVE IT TO YOU and gave me a croissant with meat when im a vegetarian read more

I gave Ocean Cafe another chance and the drinks are now amazing again! Highly recommend an oat milk Carmel latte :)

Best breakfast hands down !!! You can pre order by phone or online .. No line no wait .. Super corona friendly... read more

Ocean Cafe - Best breakfast hand down !!! And you can call to preorder no line no wait !! Corona super friendly! - Acai Bowls Near Me - San Diego, California

Looks great! Açaí howl was really good In Pacifica beach sand Diego really close distance to the beach and my friends place read more

Great service, very welcoming and friendly staff :) Ocean Cafe is so cute, I had their Nutella bowl and it was soooo gooooood, I'm definitely coming back :D read more

Ocean Cafe - Nutella Bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - San Diego, California

Hands down best Açai bowl around. Friendly staff and great menu. Also get the Blueberry Muffin protein shake, you're welcome. read more

Ocean Cafe - Ocean Original Bowl (16oz) - Acai Bowls Near Me - San Diego, California

My favorite cafes for breakfast bagels - great real ingredients! The staff is so sweet and welcoming and it is a very fun beachy surf vibe inside! Price point is excellent for the quality read more

I like what they have done to this place. It's a cool casual place with a touch a trendiness and it's well lit. I stopped in for some early morning grub and not having any breakfast sandwiches, I settled for the OC Sandwich with a iced organic green tea. The tea cost $2.45 and the sammi $6.50, both were quite reasonable. The OC came with a quality sliced turkey, spinach, cheddar cheese, tomato, avocado, and mayo & olive oil to dress it up. I would of preferred a whole wheat or multigrain bread, but they only had an artisan white so I had to roll with that. Also, I was bummed because I forgot to change up my cheese, which you can do. The sandwich was quite tasty and I really enjoyed the turkey and the quality of the white bread was quite evident. However, I could not noticed that the sandwich needed some texture. Perhaps some thinly sliced onions or peppers would suffice. The OC was partially heated as well with gave the cheese a semi melted appearance and warm bread. Both the spinach and tomatoes were fresh and tasted great. I appreciated the fact that they did not overdue on the mayo, but I have no problem bring on the olive oil. The iced organic green tea was fabulous. It was refreshing and offered great flavor with not hint of bitterness. This is a family run business. In addition to their great hospitality, they offer Acai bowls, smoothies, coffees, protein shakes, and bagels & croissants. Very nice people. read more

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Waited 30 minutes for 2 of the easiest sandwiches to make and they were both so bad. Bacon was raw in the chicken club. This place sucks.

Super cute place! The employees were very kind and everything on the menu looked really good. Definitely coming back to try everything. Latte was delish read more

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I found this tucked away little cafe this morning and decided to grab a quick breakfast. I had a chagaccino with espresso and the sunrise everything bagel. It was good, I def want to stop back in for an açaí bowl read more

Ocean Cafe - Acai Bowls Near Me - San Diego, California

I had the turkey sandwich and it was SO basic and flimsy. No bread options, only white bread- store bought not fresh, 2 slices of Turkey, some avocado slices and a sprinkle of sprouts. Not filling and not worth $9. Also the turkey wasn't good quality. I'm so sad to say that even Jersey mikes is better (though I'd really prefer to support local small business). It's clearly not a place for food but more-so for açaí bowls and smoothies maybe? But for those items I'm loyal to Northside social because I just can't imagine them being any better. read more

Great little place with incredible service. We visited today to get an açaí bowl and a sandwich, both were excellent. They were also out of cheese bread rolls when we ordered them but offered to bake us a batch right then! Everything was delicious and it's such a chill environment. read more

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Feelin the Ocean breeze in the Ocean Cafe with amazing, fresh & delicious açaí Hawaiian bowl and veggie sandwich. I thought I was in Hawaii for a minute. Staff service is excellent. Looking forward to many more visit as a new resident of SD read more

Ocean Cafe - Acai Bowls Near Me - San Diego, California

I literally come here every single weekend. I love this place, best authentic açai in San Diego. Friendly family environment, the girls that work here always treat my family and I so well! read more

Ocean Cafe - Original acai, and empada de frango! - Acai Bowls Near Me - San Diego, California