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    Parakeet Cafe - Carlsbad

    4.2 (265 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea, Cafes
    Closed • 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Avocado Toast (v)
    Didi A.

    I've only had Parakeet delivered to my office, so I can't comment on the café itself or the atmosphere yet--but I can definitely comment on the food. This was my second time trying Parakeet, and I'm genuinely impressed. Everything tasted incredibly fresh, healthy, and full of flavor, and the presentation was beautiful. I ordered the avocado toast and an açaí bowl. The avocado toast had a little kick to it, but it was delicious. My original plan was to eat half of each... instead, I ended up finishing both! No regrets though--it was satisfying without feeling heavy. I'll definitely be ordering again and look forward to visiting the café in person. There are so many other items I want to try, although I might just end up ordering these two again. Highly recommend if you're looking for fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared food.

    Maribelle O.

    Disgusting Hygiene Standards, Tasteless food, Overprice. I have been to this Parakeet Cafe at the Forum Carlsbad on two occasions, and both times were completely disappointing. During my first visit, the staff members were incredibly grumpy and rushed me to order, making the entire experience stressful. I decided to give them a second chance, but this recent visit was even worse. They do not clean the tables promptly. The opposite table where I sat was completely dirty and left uncleaned, which attract flies. The flies kept buzzing around so badly that I literally had to cover my food with a napkin just to protect it while trying to eat. And the flies went to the napkin where my food was. It is completely gross and unhygienic. To top it all off, the food is incredibly overpriced and totally flat and tasteless. I am definitely never dining here again. Save your money and go somewhere that actually wipes down their tables and treats customers with respect!

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    Well, our first and initial visit was for coffee only. We also tried the blueberry scone. Good enough to get up and grab a menu to peruse. Super friendly service, albeit a gummy-eyed greeter at the register. We saw several items worth going back for a full-on breakfast. Looks like we'll be back someday. CritDicks

    Mayan Mocha
    Rachael A.

    I just love this place. Although it's a bit pricey because they use quality oils and products, I have had very good experiences here. The staff is incredibly attentive and I have never had bad service here and I've been here quite a lot. So management is definitely doing something right! The food is good. But the drinks are spectacular. I absolutely love that they do not use seed oils and are cognizant of using quality ingredients. That means a lot to people like myself who are health-conscious. This is one of the main reasons I continue to support their business and will continue to be a regular. Always excited when they add something new to the menu. My favorite drink is the myan mocha. It is the perfect amount of sweetness, not too sweet, and I just love the spiciness of the cayenne. I have also tried many of their other drinks and they're all fantastic.

    Honey Cinnamon Iced Latte
    Antonette H.

    Really cute location with a spacious interior and beautiful decor. The wall art is especially pretty, and the overall ambiance inside is very charming. It's located in a nice shopping center, so the area is extremely busy and parking can be a little hectic. The staff were okay--not the friendliest, but the service was fine. Overall, it's a cute spot with a lovely atmosphere, especially if you enjoy pretty decor and don't mind a busy location. I ordered a Honey Cinnamon Iced Latte and the cinnamon flavor was a bit much, definitely over powered so it was not my favorite at all. Glad I tried it out once, don't think I would go back.

    Olivia P.

    The cafe was so cute! The aesthetic was very cute and beach. Love that they have a bunch of gluten free and dairy free options! I didn't try any of the food but everything on the menu looked great. Their latte, almond croissant were amazing! Food was ready quickly and the snacks they had at the counter were great as well! Will definitely come back

    Crunchy Chinese Salad
    John K.

    I had a fantastic soup and salad for lunch. The squash soup and salad was vegan and gluten free. The squash soup taste was amazing. The crunchy Chinese salad was delicious. The salad comes with sesame seeds, cashews, edamame, and pickles. The salad has many different textures and flavors. Outstanding. It was my first time here and Ashley was very helpful and friendly. Cute little cozy cafe.

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    Julia R.

    I continue to love everything that I try from Parakeet Cafe, and they have so many fun and yummy options! Lots to choose from. They are efficient with their service and getting you your meal, and love the pink, and how fun and quirky the feel of the restaurant is!

    Saliha M.

    It's pretty here and the ambiance is great. I didn't try the pastries although they looked delicious, my biggest complaint is the drinks. They never taste good, I'm unfortunately always disappointed. Both locations should just become bakeries because I think that would be better for business and more fair to customers because my drink did not taste like lavender, and my mother's drink did not taste like chai. We had our other family members taste it and they were confused about how it was made. Everything costs money and we were exploring the area before we had lunch for my birthday. Only reason I'm not giving it a one star is because the staff are nice, but I would never come here again. Does not seem worth my time or money. So sad because it looks so beautiful. I can't just expect change to occur so this is my stance not just from now, but also since 2023 from the Coronado location.

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    Charley was amazing. Very friendly and helpful. She recommended the protein waffle which was amazing Highly recommend going!!

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    Food was amazing and atmosphere was great. Charley was also super helpful and friendly amazing service!

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    15 days ago

    Wanted to give a shout out to Charlie and Olivia who helped me with a very complicated Matcha order today!

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    3 months ago

    Food is fantastic services excellent the place is very crowded so you will have to wait but it's well worth it

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    Olive was so sweet! Love the salted maple latte and def recommend the Baja bowl as well!

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    Good Breakfast. A bit crowded a bit pricey... potatoes were a highlight. Conveniently to shops.

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    Everything was delicious, and Cheryl was a great server. The place of course is so cute with all the pink accents.

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    Do you bake your pastries/cookies in house?

    Hi, yes!! We have our own bakery and we bake them fresh every day!

    Do you offer free wifi for customers?

    Yes we do!

    What type of cooking oil does this restaurant use?

    Hi, we use Olive oil and Avocado Oil in the kitchen. We also use coconut oil on some of our pastries.

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