I've been to Parakeet Cafe a lot and I really enjoy their food, drinks, and especially the gluten-free options and the fact that they don't use seed oils. Iove their matcha lattes, the salads, the gluten free sourdough, the quinoa wafers, cucumber chips and almond butter toast. What truly keeps me coming back, though, is the staff. Every visit, I've received excellent customer service. Ryan, Olivia, Rachel, and Jehova have all been wonderful. I know I'm forgetting a few names, but honestly, everyone who has helped me there has been great. I believe Jehova is the manager, and i can tell he stays on top of everything and genuinely cares about both the employees and the customers. One thing I have noticed, however, is a high amount of turnover, especially among the managers. That doesn't reflect very well on the ownership not being able to retain their good employees, because the employees are a huge part of what makes this business successful. read more

Food was absolutely top‑notch, and the service matched it. Parakeet Café may be a small order‑at‑the‑counter spot, but there are plenty of tables to sit, relax, and enjoy your meal. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee fills the space and really enhances the whole vibe of the café. Aloden delivered exceptional customer service from start to finish. Thank you, Aloden, for truly elevating our experience at Parakeet Café! read more

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 read more

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I've been to this location before, and I've always enjoyed the vibes, the ambience, and the food and drinks! This time was even better, I came in with some questions about my dairy allergy, and a gentleman behind the counter was so nice and helpful! Sean and Ryan were both extremely helpful and very nice! Definitely made the day a little brighter! read more

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. read more

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Food is great, service stellar, Juliet was amazing & super friendly. Highly recommend the French toast! read more

I ordered a blueberry muffin and when I cut it open, there was one blueberry. For eight dollars are you kidding me? read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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Food is really good and service also especially Aidden Would recommend and what I think is great is they cook with healthy oils read more

Sean was awesome! So accommodating and so was David the chef! Definitely coming back! Love this place sm! And ryan was the best too!

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. read more

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This is solely based on my recent experience here. Met my daughter for her lunch break and sat out on the patio with my tumeric, ginger, lemon and raw honey tea and blueberry, lemon gluten free scone. Everything was great, sorry but I forgot pictures this time. There are several gluten free options, food options, coffee, tea etc. They don't use SEED OILS, or GUMS, their stuff is ORGANIC, ETHICALLY SOURCED...no need to say more!!! Love a place that cares and 'gets it', hard to avoid seed oils when you're out, so this is fantastic! Decor is cute, prices are comparable, baristas are nice. Not sure why they don't carry 5 stars but here's mine! read more

Had amazing cold brew here. I needed an afternoon pick-me-up and I was so glad I stopped by. Sean was super helpful! And so was Liv. I would definitely come back to try their food! read more

If you are in a hurry do not go here. It is not a quick grab coffee or order online pick up and go. I have been eating here multiple times per week for the last month or so. I get a chicken Caesar wrap without the Furikake - because that just sounds gross. The chicken Caesar wrap is DELICIOUS!!! I wish they'd put their to go food in a bag with handles. They just hand you this big wrap in like a cookie bag. The look of the cafe is very satisfying with bright colors. It just feels trendy and special. They always have a lot of people working at once which you'd think means everything comes out quickly, but that doesn't seem to be the case. They do not have a good system for pick up orders. Generally your food is made and you have to just wait, even when you ask someone to check on your food, they don't. read more

Sean was very helpful and kind while my friend and I were dining! He has the best sense of urgency and helped us out and made our experience amazing! read more

First time here and I would come back again. Their vanilla cold foam matcha is refreshing and doesn't taste like grass. The fruit danish was lite and delish. The star of the show was the chicken Cesar wrap. I like that it had big chunks of warm chicken because cold chicken would have put me in a bad mood. Not a lot of seating options for large groups, but it's a nice spot for a coffee/breakfast date. A little on the pricey side, but I think the quality of the food and the good service makes it worth it. I would recommend it. Just know, you're sitting outside and there will be bugs. lol read more

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This place is so cute!! The paintings on the walls of birds are so eye catching and of course everything is pink. We stopped in to see what they had and to our surprise a LOT of stuff was gluten free! My husband got the eclair and a banana oat muffin to try. The eclair was very good - chocolate cream filled - and reminded me and my husband of a filled churro (without the cinnamon sugar). They have more than just baked goods and its definitely a place for sitting and relaxing. Theres even outdoor tables! I would love to come back here but it's over an hour away from me. But you never know! Its in a shopping plaza so decent parking. Clean bathroom!! read more

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I absolutely love this place! Sandra was so amazing and so helpful! She recommended the Chinese crunchy salad and said that the salmon and avocado would be a good choice for the add on and OMG it was amazing. It was my first time here and I'll definitely be coming back for lunch. read more

The food is okay. The service is on top of things and nice. The ambiance is not the best. A few busy crowded tables inside & the rest are outside. I purchased the eggs Benedict, cross isn't, ahí burrito & breakfast burrito. My bill w/tip was almost $100! The food is healthy but not very good. I'm not impressed. read more

Ryan, Sandra, and Victoria did such an amazing job. The burger was excellent and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. Ryan also made me a maple latte. They seem to be extremely consistent with quality. Still my favorite spot to go after work! read more

Truly one of the cutest coffee shops I've been to lately! I love the health conscious approach they take. It's so hard to find places using quality ingredients that you feel good about eating, but Parakeets got it! Their selection is excellent, coffee was great, and the entire vibe of the cafe was upbeat and inviting! I got the iced mint latte and it was so refreshing and delicious, and not too sweet. Make sure to join their loyalty program too! The barista that helped me was very friendly and added points to my account after I already ordered without having signed up beforehand, which I thought was super nice! Can't wait to try more things from the menu! read more

What are we doing guys. 8 dollar chocolate croissant that is half the size of a 5 dollar chocolate croissant. Stale brioche with soggy potatoes. Got a slice of tomato on my chicken pesto that was big enough to pay taxes. Yall pastries look like they came in through a rock tumbler. Food was so disappointing, i spent like $50 and i still would rather throw it away. BOOOOOOO PARAKEET BOOOOOOOOO read more

Parakeet Cafe - Carlsbad - Chicken pesto with house potatoes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

This cafe replaced Peets Coffee at the Forum. It's really hip - rad & trendy decor, modern furniture, definitely IG-worthy. Has indoor and outdoor seating. You order from the front cash register, there are bakery items to the side, and menus are available at the entrance. Menu has various items, including açaí bowls, yogurt, a section for toast, and cafe items. The Belgian waffle was delicious!! I actually couldn't finish it all, but it was just rich enough. Love the flavor combo - it satisfied my sweet tooth. My sis had the yogurt, and she seemed to enjoy it. Lots of items that came out were aromatic. Drip Coffee was extremely strong and bitter. Service was mediocre, which was disappointing. The staff seemed busy, but not particularly inviting or attentive. I didn't realize they had high chairs available until I specifically asked -- something that could've been mentioned or offered. I also noticed the staff seemed selectively friendly, which left the overall experience feeling a bit inconsistent. read more

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Very nice! Victoria was very sweet and helpful! love parakeet. Açaí bowl was very delicious. read more

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This place had the cutest aesthetics! We didn't get to try the food since my niece and I were just thirsty and looking to get drinks. We ordered two smoothies: * the classic (strawberry, apple, banana) * Mango Bliss (Golden berries, strawberries, oranges, apple & dried mango) Mine was simple and as the name implies, classic - it wasn't overly sweet and was refreshing. My niece really enjoyed her mango bliss smoothie. Service was pretty quick and friendly. The place is just super cute and I would def come back to try other drinks/food! read more

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Had a wonderful experience. Casey was attentive and made me feel welcome from the moment I walked in. The protein waffle was amazing, delicious and filling, and one of the best I've had. I'll definitely be back for more! read more

Wow! They really stood by their company and got in touch with me! I went back and had a great experience! The food was great and the fact that they reached out was incredibly kind! read more

Stopped by to grab some drinks since we were next door at Gepettos. I loved the open space concept to let fresh air in. The service was fast with ordering and making our drinks. - Magic Mushroom Matcha Latte: 3.5/5 my husband enjoyed his drink but said the matcha flavor was light for $11 - Cold Cream Vanilla Matcha: 2/5 I've had better matcha for cheaper. This was $10. Matcha flavor was mid. There was a lot of matcha powder clumps at the bottom of my drink (the barista probably didn't sift the powder before mixing it). Felt like I was drinking watered down matcha Overall, cute place for light dishes and coffee but probably wouldn't be a place I'd go for matcha! read more

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Parakeet cafe is my goto weekend cafe! Great food and drinks. Always such a calm and welcoming atmosphere with kind staff. Perfect place to meet a friend for coffee, brunch, or to just sit with a book and enjoy some you time! read more

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Loved this vegan spot! The surfer burrito had a surprisingly tasty cauliflower chorizo, and the farro salad was as delicious as it was beautiful. Fresh, flavorful, and creative! read more

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I tried a iced lavender latte from parakeet Café and really enjoyed it. They have a bunch of pastries that are Housemade and some house made ingredients for their coffee bar. I believe they make their own almond milk. Good coffee and I would return read more

We visit every time we pass through Food is always delicious. Elber, one of your team members has made this a very refreshing visit. Very cordial , communicative and professional. Hats off to him. See you all on the next round! Ernest read more

Love this place! Their quality of food is top notch. Lots of GF and DF options. Today when we went Sean helped us out. He was awesome and double checked that the smoothie was Gf for me. Great customer service, thank you Sean! read more

Came here for brunch with some friends and ordered the Harvest Toast and the Mango Bliss Smoothie. The avocado toast was delicious--I really loved the addition of pickled red onions. The smoothie was fresh and flavorful, the perfect pairing. Great spot for a relaxed brunch! read more

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I truly can't get enough of Parakeet cafe!! They have the best manager on site named Elber. He has exceptional customer service and will do anything to make sure what you need gets done. He is extremely professional and has a big smile on his face the entire time. I love that this casual dining is extremely healthy and delicious! I come here for coffee, breakfast, lunch or dinner AND I come here for catering services. My offices not only love the taste of the food but they also love the presentation. I can always count on Parakeet cafe to make everything above and beyond. My go to favorite items to order here: mushroom cacao latte, flat white with housemade almond milk, fit for life smoothie, crunchy Asian salad with tofu, parakeet bowl, overnight oats, squash soup with homemade gluten free sourdough, almond butter toast, Acai bowls, and their wraps/burritos. I did a breakfast catering today and the office went crazy over the food. Within 5 seconds the Acai bowls were gone! Trust me when I say go to parakeet cafe for your next meal or next catering event!!! read more

Parakeet Cafe - Carlsbad - Brekkie Croissant Sandwich (veg) and Overnight Oats (gf, v) and Greek Yogurt Bowl (gf, veg) - all delicious!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Whenever I'm at the Forum shopping, Parakeet is my go-to quick spot for brunch because of healthy food and drinks. It's a cozy place where I enjoy tasty vibrant, wholesome meals made with organic, locally sourced ingredients. And importantly, I always feel greaaat after I'm done eating there. THANK YOU Parakeet Cafe for nourishing my body!! read more

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I debated on giving this place a 3 but decided to round down unfortunately. This place is very cute and has nice packaging ie the cups look and feel like good quality. I'll give it that. The tropical vibe is nice. To go order: $16 for breakfast burritos $20 for chicken pesto sandwiches. x2 one with potato wedges and another with salad (no dressing was provided) $7.50 small honey Cinnamon Latte $11 Mango Bliss Smoothies x2 Subtotal 85.50 Tip %15 12.82 (should've selected custom tip) Total 98.32 Quality of food and service doesn't match. As it's over promising and under delivering. Pretty much every time I've been there. One of my first visits I signed up for their application with a promo attached for a specific discount. I went to utilize it but it was exactly the same cost as on the menu inside the store. Thus reflecting no discount. I brought this to their attention. They couldn't fix that on their end. I like their breakfast burrito and the drinks are ok. I've had much better elsewhere. This visit I had a surprise crunch in my burrito. Like a walnut or something of the sort in consistency. Kinda a mystery/unintended surprise in my meal. Not in a good surprise way. Everything else in it was fine. I couldn't taste the cinnamon honey feature to my drink. It tasted like a regular almond milk latte. Maybe the house almond milk is that overpowering. I don't know it was my first time trying it. Mango bliss is a chunky smoothie as it has dried mango (listed as last ingredient) in it. I didn't see that when ordering it. My kids didn't like it that way either. Flavor was weird to me as I tried it and didn't like it. Personally I like my smoothies super smooth and don't like to chew my drinks. When the nice staffer asked the manager gal to help re-blend it...She was literally beside herself was definitely disgruntled. She made sure to grunt loudly in the kitchen showing much displeasure to having to take care of this for my kid. That's Not cool. The person that took my order was pleasantly answering all my silly questions. I think they did great job!! Maybe they were new because the manager gal hoovered a bit but they were perfectly fine. The two guys working the front deserve a stand alone better review. Unfortunately this review comes after a few attempts at trying this place...that I felt I needed to explain our experience here. read more

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