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    4.1 (530 reviews)
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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Shirley C.

    Cafe right in the corner of the mall with plenty of both indoor and patio seating Large drink menu with coffees and other lighter options like spirulina Hot chocolate was absolutely delicious. Their muffins were large and hardy. Plenty of bakery offerings like cookies, croissants, scones, muffins and wafers

    Protein Waffle
    Lianna T.

    If we had more mornings in San Diego, there is no doubt we would have returned. An abundance of healthy and gluten free options, in a fun and colorful space. You order at the counter and food is brought to your table. We ordered the protein waffle (GF) and a banana bread loaf. The protein waffle was shockingly delicious with no protein powder or gluten - how do they do it? The loaf was also very tasty. Please come to Austin so we can try more menu options!

    Hot Chovolate
    Kristine Cross P.

    Wow! Wow! Wow! An awesome lovely place! My husband wanted coffee but with something different and this place is all pink and soon as I saw I was like I need to date my daughters here so awesome. Our server was young lady so pretty and so helpful she got me her favorite drink and my husband hot chocolate and we tried the danish and vegan chocolate chip.... Must Try!

    Grilled Cheese Sandwich (gf)
    Ashley M.

    so many amazing gluten free options here! i went in the morning after a rainy day & the inside was packed/loud but when the patio isn't wet, it's beautiful & a great place to work/catch up with friends. most of their pastries are gluten free (i love the banana oat muffin!) i got a latte and the greek yogurt bowl (the jam in the middle was delicious!). there were quite a few outlets & some booths for cozy seating. service takes a bit of time since it's so popular so i wouldn't go in a rush but would highly recommend!

    Matcha latte with pumpkin spice fall special
    Diane Y.

    Parakeet Cafe has always been a healthy and tasty higher end quality restaurant with lots of delicious options for various appetites. This is vegan squash soup with sourdough bread. Plus a wonderful pumpkin matcha latte. If you want a nice place for a special lunch or brunch or a coffee date, this will be for you! And the staff are always nice and friendly.

    Poke Bowl (gf)
    Amanda Y.

    The protein waffle was just perfect. I also got the poke bowl, can't wait to come back and try other things on the menu. It was very hard to decide what to get! Pretty busy on a Thursday afternoon.

    One of the most simple, yet amazing Acai bowls I've ever had!
    Ashley H.

    05-Aug-2025 I love a fresh, cold açaí bowl. While consulting in One Paseo I stumbled on Parakeet Cafe' and learned they have açaí bowls. I tried it and was not disappointed. As far as vibe and the inside, I actually visited a few days prior for a meeting and the ambiance and vibe is what made me come back. Also, the fact that a friend had an açaí bowl and I had to try it for myself. If you are in or near One Paseo and want a delicious açaí bowl then stop by Parakeet Cafe'. Thanks, Ashley

    Shakshuka (veg)
    Jake T.

    It was my first time having the food here after a recommendation from others! The service was also pretty nice. The food came out quickly and they took our orders quickly. There was a little bit of a line but it went by fast. They had fill your own water, which is definitely a plus for me as I drink a lot of water I enjoyed their chicken pesto sandwich but I thought there was a wee too much bread for the amount of chicken that was on the sandwich. I was a big fan of their potatoes though. The Shakshuka was alright. I wish there was more bread here(we used the extra bread from the sandwich. It was a bit yogurt heavy as well. Parking was also pretty simple as it is in a larger plaza. Overall, this place was alright! If you want some light breakfast/lunch food, I would recommend it!

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    Jasmine P.

    Delicious but pricey. Prices are in line with other establishments in the area though. We've tried a lot of their selection over time but today I tried the side Wild Caught Tuna with Chips. It was a good snack and not too overly filling. The tuna had a tasty sauce on it and there were chunks of fresh avocado and jalapeño slices mixed in. Delicious! Service was friendly especially as I had questions on the menu. Parking is a bit difficult during lunch.

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    Trecia L.

    I had been here about two years ago, having lunch with a friend... I ordered a beautiful salad yet it was so bland that I didn't want to come back. This time I ordered something different. I had a meeting here on a Thursday morning. Customers came in waves. I ordered a Turmeric Latte (1/2 sweetness) and the savory All I Avo Wanted Waffle. The latte was perfect in sweetness for me. The savory take on the waffle was surprisingly tasty that I look forward to having it again. (The side sauce was a bit too spicy.) The creamy avocado and fluffy egg had the perfect texture. There was a little bit of spice to it but it was tolerable. Overall, I was impressed with the food this time around that I would return.

    Overnight Oats (gf, v)
    Tyler L.

    Great food. The overnight oats hit the spot as well as the yogurt bowl. Very high quality food. Feel so refreshed after eating it! Thanks for the great service. Especially with me being a new visitor. Very welcoming environment. Seems to be a real hot spot for breakfast in Del Mar. if you haven't had it I highly recommend!

    Beet smoked salmon with sourdough, labneh, avocado eggs and grilled asparagus.  Very good!
    Meredith D.

    Love Parakeet and I do come frequently. The salmon avocado toast is very good. The eggs were salty and I've noticed that with prior egg dishes. The pastries an amazing as are their drinks and packaged vegan products-- the peanut butter chocolate shortbread is so good! Keto and vegan. Service is always very friendly. Cute place and in a great location in One Paseo. Afternoons are a perfect time to come.

    Flat Black Latte
    Joyce L.

    Activated charcoal? Why, yes, I'd love to buy into the hype! No idea if it actually does anything amazing for my health, but frankly it tastes delicious the way Parakeet prepares it so whatevs! :D My idea of good eats that are also (supposedly) good *for* you: a Flat Black Latte (activated charcoal, homemade lavender honey, milk), a Grains & Greens Bowl (Gf, V) (red quinoa & brown rice, spiced roasted yam, kale & cucumber salad, grilled asparagus, crunchy garbanzo, mustard seeds, sesame seeds, togarashi & morita nut cream) with added Grilled Salmon (Gf), and a Charcoal Waffle (Gf, V) (activated charcoal Belgian waffle, date coconut cream, strawberries, banana, house-made granola, house-made nutella *contains sesame seeds). Split with a friend so you get both savory and sweet in your brunch! Counter service is convenient, but a bit lackluster. I appreciate that there's plenty of indoor as well as outdoor seating at this particular location, but the music could be turned down a notch throughout as the noise level impedes conversation.

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    Do you have gluten free bakery items? and also safe for nut allergies?

    Hi, yes most of our pastries are gluten Free, some of them have almonds, but there are a lot that dont have nuts… Read more

    Love your guys' food. Where did y'all buy your outdoor cafe tables and chairs?

    Does this place have happy hours?

    Before COVID, they did have discounted wine during the afternoons!

    Is the açaí bowl vegan?

    Hi, yes its Vegan, thanks!

    Do they take reservations?

    Yes! Please text to (619) 5781040 how many people, time and day. Thanks

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