New trendy little cafe in the heart of La Jolla. I hope they are here to stay. The place is modern, clean, with outdoor patio. My friend and i stopped by to check it out on the weekday for breakfast. I had a caprese toast and my friend had a green scramble. The food was beautifully presented and came really fast. All the ingredients are organic, hence the prices are higher but its also La Jolla, so it fits. Everything we had was delicious and the portions were just right. A few people commented that this is super hipster spot, yes, i agree but they do have breakfast and lunch options and usually when i go to these hipster coffee shops, all the do is coffee/espresso, nothing else. I really appreciate coffee shops (cafes) who serve creative, healthy and delicious dishes. I'll be definitely coming back soon to try other breakfast items. Overnight oats with chia seeds and fruits looked appetizing! read more

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Ordered a cocoa waffle via door dash because I've been craving it for a while. Upon receiving my order, I was devastated. The waffles tasted more like dried-up chocolate cakes. The color is significantly darker from their usual They were either over-cooked or left-overs from the day before. I wish they'd maintained their pre-covid quality. Attached a pic for reference read more

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This review is representative of the facilities and staff. I came here with a group of five including a stroller. We had just came for coffee and quickly realized that we had made a mistake due to the size of the shop. We ordered coffee from the girl at the counter who was not very friendly and didn't seem to enjoy answering questions from first time visitors. Nonetheless we sat down and made room in the cramped area and waited patiently for our drinks. My coffee came out wrong and I was given something totally different. When I told the girl bringing out the drinks what had happened, she literally looked at me dumbfounded. I couldn't have told her any more simply that I was given the wrong drink. Once it was explained by two others in our party, she understood and brought me my new and correct drink 5 minutes later. Everyone had pretty much drank theirs while I had to hurry and finish mine. We all seemed to enjoy the coffee but it was overpriced and flavorless for the costs that it was. I my main reason for the low review was the sitting area. I HIGHLY doubt this coffee house is abiding by fire department occupancy rating. People have to turn sideways just to walk by you to use the restroom. Their rear-ends bump into you as they manuver around the table next to you to sit down on the bench. If there is a line, good luck getting out of the place. All in all I was not impressed and will look for another coffee shop next time I'm in the area. read more

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We were shopping around the area and was craving some coffee. We generally like to hit up more local coffee joints when we are on vacation. We asked the saleslady at LuLulemon where to go. She recommended this place. It is a bit small and cramped but they have really authentic and creative drinks. We got a latte nitro and a matcha nitro. So good and refreshing. There are pastries, breakfast/snack items, and a bunch of add on from honey lavender, collagen, oats milk etc. There's free wifi, seating, and a bathroom in the back. Plenty of street parking. read more

The breakfast burrito was incredible! Such a random pairing of flavors that fit so perfectly together! Beautiful atmosphere too! read more

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Had a really good breakfast! Great service and highly recommend for brunch or after the beach. read more

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This place is delicious! The scenery is so cute too. My friend ordered the organic eggs and salmon and the moon milk latte. The moon milk is made of ashwagandha. My friend thoroughly enjoyed the meal. I ordered the açaí bowl and flat black. The flat black was made with activated charcoal. It actually does not have any espresso or coffee, so I had added a shot on the barista on the recommendation and it was delicious. The açaí bowl was super fresh. The açaí was delicious. The banana and strawberry was sweet. No extra sugar needed. It was definitely good. read more

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The food prices are way out of line with even rising food costs and wages. The baristas and food servers are not well trained. Many years ago the staff was highly trained and professional and seemed to take their jobs seriously. Now it's like the kids are just there to have a job and then move on. read more

The almond butter toast was beautiful and delicious. The place is small and it wasn't cheap but I enjoyed it immensely.

Parakeet cafe La Jolla is a phenomenal local cafe with great tasting food, high quality ingredients, and of course, delicious coffee. Though their food and drinks are great the thing that makes this cafe most special is the staff. They greet everyone with a smile are always friendly and helpful, know their regulars by name (and often their orders). They are an amazing team! I attend parakeet daily during the week and it is always a highlight of my working day! read more

I paid $15 for the Brazilian açaí bowl and it was probably the worst açaí bowl I've ever had. I ended up throwing 3/4 in the trash. The açaí blend was sickeningly sweet (I felt like I was eating jam) and it was not even frozen. So just a sloppy mess. I usually don't write bad reviews but I am so disappointed especially for the price I paid. Very bad quality. read more

I'm definitely the person that chooses cafés both on their aesthetic appeal as well as their reviews, which is why I was so excited to try the Parakeet Cafe. Visiting from Las Vegas, I've seen my fair share of quaint restaurants and great coffee. I'd have to say I was a little disappointed by Parakeet-- we arrived a little before 5pm, after confirming that closing was at 7pm. People had raved about the food, so we were excited to try it, until we were informed that the kitchen was already closed for the day. Normally this wouldn't bother me too much, but it wasn't listed anywhere and I wish we were at least warned or told this upon entering (either by an employee or a simple posted sign) so we would've known to plan to not have food. We opted to order drinks instead, however they were out of three (!) different iced teas that my sister requested. Again, this was about two hours before closing, so this was a little disconcerting. I settled for the mint latte, which was absolutely delicious, as well as a lemon thumb, which was also tasty and adorned with a cute edible flower. My sister ended up with one of the last tea options on the menu, the guava ginger, which tasted exactly like a regular brewed iced tea. Decor wise, it's spacious and calming both indoors and outdoors. It's in a beautiful, central location in Little Italy and it's a good working space if you're planning on meeting up with some friends or getting some work done on your laptop. Overall, I was fond of my drink and the decor, but discouraged by the lack of options. I truly did want to like Parakeet, and I may possibly try again another time. read more

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Cute little cafe In downtown La Jolla! Came here on Christmas Day when literally everything was closed. Since we all had breakfast earlier, just got coffee. I ordered the lavender matcha latte but they served the matcha latte. Or maybe it was the lavender matcha but there was literally no hint of lavender! Also I have had better matcha lattes. Coffee and drinks are alright. It is a small place with cute decor. Can get cramped up. People's food really looked good. Since we did not try any meals, won't be able to access that. Will come back for something else Next time. read more

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Loved coming here this past couple weeks, I felt super healthy with everything I ordered! This was the falafel burger and it was amazing. read more

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Really good coffee and a huge choice of the tea! Can't say anything about food cause I didn't try, but coffee one of the best in that area! read more

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Adorable little shop with nice indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the park and water. We had a black hot coffee and their mint cold brew. We found out almost all of their bakery items are gluten free, and also mostly soy/nut/sugar free. The barista was friendly and quick to get us our items. read more

Came here before a beach day in La Jolla. Super vegan friendly. The cafe itself was so cute and clean. The rose matcha latte was amazing. They were busy but the food came out fast and the staff was really friendly and professional! I will recommend this spot and definitely come back! Thank you! :) read more

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This is a pretty chill coffee/brunch/lunch spot to come too if u are willing to spend $10 on a small cup of coffee! People probably come here for the aesthetic lol The thing about coffee shops, there are so many good ones so I would say test out different ones and find what you like! But if you are like a normal human being, you also care about price! I ordered the moon milk because I needed energy and wasn't feeling well and it was decent. I'm sure I couldn't have made it at home which is why I chose it off the menu! I wouldn't come back here because for the moon milk that I got, it was $10 dollars and I'm sorry but for a small cup of coffee, that is OUT OF MY RANGE, and the moon milk wasn't even worth that much..... So all in all, I'm probably not going to come back. I had better service at Philz's coffee and I got a large for $4 dollars there and it was oh so tasty!!!! read more

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Overpriced: $27 for veggies with chicken. Service is just ok, for instance you have to fetch your own water. Coffee (espresso) has an acidic taste. read more

The harvest toast and caprese toast were delicious. I really shouldn't have ordered the kombucha, as I didn't like it. But I'm not hating on their kombucha, because it's like my second time tasting it and I think I just don't like it. I really wish I could have tried their vanilla honey late and will next time I come there. read more

This place is so cute! I love the parakeet wallpaper and the neon sign. ENVIRONMENT: Only street parking is available. This is a tiny cafe in La Jolla with only a few tables indoors and outdoors. The staff is super friendly and very knowledgeable of their extensive menu. BEET LATTE: This pink drink is tasty and very IG worthy. They throw a dash of cinnamon on the top, which was a nice touch. If you haven't had beet before, it kind of taste like corn and also has a lot of health benefits. It's a yummy superfood! However, if you're looking for a very caffeinated drink, then this drink isn't the best option. OVERALL: I only had the chance to try their drinks, but the food looks very enticing. I'll definitely be back to try their food and enjoy another amazing drink from them! read more

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such a great place for a tasty breakfast or brunch, lots of healthy options. The drinks are so good, and the green scrambled egg is nice. The stuff on the toast is amazing, I'm lactose intolerant and avoid dairy in my food, but made an exception for this dish, read more

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Cutest little shop. I've always walked by when exploring La Jolla Cove, but stopped in to grab a coffee. The interior is absolutely adorable - very social media / photo oriented. Will be back one day to try out the food! read more

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A little pricy, but yummy! The shopping plaza this location is located in appears to be newer, clean, and relaxed. read more

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This is such a cute place. The decor is on point, pink and bird-themed. They have baked sweets. I tried the pumpkin muffin. I also tried the chai. The muffin was a bit earthy, the pumpkin flavor was strong. It was a bit heavy put a good match for the chai latte. The latte was rich with a hint of cinnamon. Overall an enjoyable cafe experience. read more

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Food and drinks are very average tasting. You are not getting what you paid for unless you want Instagram photos. read more

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Parakeet NEVER disappoints and to top it off the friendliest most welcoming staff EVER!! I wish I could eat here EVERYDAY!!! It's unique in that it is healthy and absolutely DELICIOUS!!! Thank you Parakeet staff with your healthy food -- we can taste the LOVE -- you really do make our day when we visit!! read more

I've tried Parakeet about 3 times a while back and was not impressed BUT it's been a long time since going and was hoping they got better and now I go to Parakeet about 2 - 3 times a week. So yes, I do recommend. And every time I pick up, the same cashier lady is there and she's always has a smile on her face, which makes it so much better. read more

Super cute & trendy little cafe Exterior doesn't look like much and the name isn't visible storefront but there is a bird logo on top and yellow chairs, so watch out for that! Very limited seating inside but still cool. Loved the bird wall paper and neon sign. Food was delicious and healthy. I ordered the kale salad and literally wanted to order a second serving lol. I love salads with lots of color and different veggies, the kale salad did not disappoint. If you're into simple tangy dressings, lemon, and sour pickled onions, and soft baby kale then get this salad. You have the option to add a protein as qe I want to come back here and try their toasts next time, sound unique. read more

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love the gluten free and vegan options the staff is always friendly. Inside and outside seating available iced teas are always fresh. Big plus read more

Atmosphere was great and the food was delicious. Staff was great and friendly. I got the breakfast burrito and it was really yummy but I wish there was something on the side or it was a little bigger for the price. Also a turn off was random water pouring out the building wall outside where we were sitting but probably nothing the staff could have handled. Will definitely go back. Really yummy. read more

First time here, two vegans, two children and their mom who are not. The older child is 7 and wants to be vegan with us. She had the almond butter and fresh fruit toast, her little brother had the cacao waffle with fresh fruit and flowers. Beautiful! We had the roasted greens bowl with kabocha squash, Brussels sprouts, polenta, almond croutons and toasted spinach. AMAZING! Too it all off with a Mayan coffee with cacao, cayenne, and coconut milk. Perfecto! And for fun a poop emoji on the restroom door read more

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Super excited about coming here for the first time but I had to wait 22 minutes for a salad that never came when nobody was in line or ordering . read more

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Love the vibe here! The menu is spectacular- organic greens scramble eggs and mushroom toast with truffle oil is what we got and they both were good quantity for a healthy breakfast. This place has a sign "A little bird told me" so we couldn't find it initially but did so eventually based on their address. You order inside and they bring the food out to your table. The portions were decent and tasted really well. They have outdoors and indoors seating so that was the best. I also loved that they were pet friendly outside and a few people were able to get their dogs. Dogs are the best and I love restaurants which allow humans to get their fur babies to accompany them. So brownie points to this place! We also had this beverage called moon milk which was so amazing. It was different and had tons of flavors in it. read more

Seriously love coming to this little gem! I always bring friends here for lunch dates because the food and drinks are so delicious! Costumer service is top notch - always! Loving the vegan options read more

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Bring back the GF triple chocolate cookie!! It's the best cookie I have ever tasted (no exaggeration).

Making birds the theme of this shop, this place offers aesthetic pleasing decor with bird wall paper and colorful signs like "birds of a feather flock together". We passed by this place and I needed to try the coffee. With a wide range of coffee selections I got the maple sage latte and my bf got the iced mint latte. We didn't get much mint flavor in the iced drink, but the maple sage was very good! I would definitely recommend this coffee place if you are in the area! read more

This place has simple, straightforward healthy food with fresh ingredients. I loved the chicken soup and the breakfast burrito was decent, although it could use some more flavor. However, there was one ingredient that I couldn't stand--the "nut cheese" in the grilled vegetable bowl! It was the blandest, most icky ball of disgustingness that I've eaten in a long time. Don't get me wrong, the rest of the bowl tasted fine (beets and such), but the nut cheese has scarred me for life. read more

Looooved This place. First of all the design was super cute. People where super friendly. Really good decaf oat milk latte. I had the waffle and it was amazing. My husband said his smoked salmon was the best he has ever eaten. read more

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I've had this place bookmarked for quite some time now, and I finally got a chance to check it out. This cafe doesn't have its own parking, so you would have to find street parking, but parking was relatively easy on a Sunday afternoon, so it shouldn't be a problem! When you get to the cafe, you're welcomed by people sitting on the patio and when you walk in, it has a really pretty rainforest vibe, which really goes well with the whole theme. Photo ops for sure! I didn't order anything to eat, so the stars are based on the latte that I had, but judging from other people's reviews, this place also has delicious food too! I ordered the turmeric latte, and it was delicious, but a little sweet for my taste. If you're not fond of anything too sugary, I suggest you ask them to put less sugar when you order. Hopefully next time I will get a chance to come here and try their food! read more