A perfect place to grab a quick, healthful (or not) breakfast or snack. Chia pudding, oatmeal, or a hot breakfast--everything looked absolutely delicious. My oatmeal was huge and perfectly prepared; my oat milk latte was also fabulous. Best of all, the woman behind the counter was sweet and unflappably efficient, even on a busy Saturday morning. After I snagged one of the few tables and enjoyed my breakfast, I went back for some snacks to go. She remembered my name and treated me like an old friend. The best! read more

We were craving some breakfast bagels and coffee and luckily stumbled across this place with the help of our fellow Yelpers. We ordered The Cliffs Breakfast Sandwich topped with hashbrowns in an Everything bagel. This sandwich was very delicious and savory. Our intial bite had us hooked! We did not even notice that they had forgotten the hashbrown topping, at first. They fixed us up a side of hashbrowns once we let them know that we were missing them and we added them to our bagel. The second bite with the hashbrowns was just as good! You definitely cannot go wrong with this sandwich with or without the hashbrowns. We also tried a stack of French Toast Pancakes. These were the best of both worlds if you cannot decide between pancakes or french toast! They tasted exactly like french toast but in pancake form! Topped off with some powdered sugar, we did not need to use the butter or drown them in syrup. Having both the bagel and pancakes was a perfect blend of savory and sweet. For drinks, we had the Espresso Dulce and an orange juice. Both the espresso and juice were great compliments to our meal. This cafe is truly a hidden gem that we are glad we found and tried. The inside can be a bit tight especially during the morning rush. There are a few seats outside, as well. There is adequate parking on the street and in the rear. We will definitely be coming back! read more

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The food was delicious! I got the strawberry French toast combo and a caramel macchiato with coconut milk. It is a bit pricey and the location is small so seating and lines are in the way. The employees are so nice and the decor is pretty. I'd say order ahead of time because they are super packed! read more

Real Good Food! And coffee. Try it, you'll love it! Sannies are amazing and the bagels are great. Super coffee bar too. read more

Love the matcha!! The area is nice and safe as well. Dogs are welcome, and a good mom and pop shop.

Anytime I am in Ocean beach I always come here and it's a true hidden gem! My go to is the ham scramble sandwich on a croissant with avocado. Friendly employees, cute cozy atmosphere and outdoor seating! So close to the beach too, will definitely be coming back with friends for breakfast and a walk! read more

The Cliffs Cafe - Ham Scramble Sandwich Breakfast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Fast, friendly, affordable and DELICIOUS! I had the BLT bagel sandwich, they easily accommodated a special request I had. I also ordered an apple fritter which was still warm and that's the best! I ate my breakfast at a table inside which was a little noisy because all these lovely people from the neighborhood were stopping in for yummy breakfast treats! I'm new in town and so happy to have found this place early on! read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE. So yummy and service is great. the pita sandwich I got with goat cheese was super good.

We had breakfast here and everything we tried was divine. Try the French toast or the pancakes... combo versions come with sides that are as good as the main dish. The eggs... mmmmm. Communication is great, super friendly people. There is a chill vibe and people of all styles seem to be regulars here. Loved the diversity of the clientele as we sat down and gulped down the delicious stuff! GREAT find! read more

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I LOVE this little neighborhood gem. The woman usually manning the counter (I think owner not positive) is so friendly and helpful. She's great with suggestions questions and just incredibly warm and welcoming. It's great, because not only do they have lots of wonderful coffee options, but they have perfect diversity on their food menu in my opinion. They've got really great healthy options, they've got great sweet options like their fabulous açai bowls and smoothies. They've got great hearty and savory options with a bomb breakfast burrito and some great breakfast sandwiches. it's really got something great for whatever mood you were in! Which also makes it a great place to go with friends or take the kids because everyone will be happy. It's a cozy spot that is unpretentious and comfortable. A real neighborhood fave. Saw our local Padres pitcher here recently too! ;-) Everyone knows it's the bomb-diggity, apparently! read more

Great breakfast and the friendliest staff ever! Quite a large selection for being so small. Currently no tables or chairs are sitting out due to Covid. read more

The Cliffs Cafe - Greek Open faced bagel sandwich with eggs - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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The food was great! I had the avocado toast, and it was perfect. It is an order at the counter and wait for your food to be brought out to the counter kind of place. Everything is packed to go, but you are able to eat in or at a table outside The location was great, but the local crowd was so loud and took up half the space for the entire time we were there all after they were done. Made it hard for anyone else to stay and dine in. We would definitely go back again if we're ever in the area. read more

Cute restaurant. Friendly staff. Ordered the Greek omelet, byo omelet, French toast and pumpkin pancake. All very yummy! Waited a little long, 25 minutes. But only one cook. Would go again. read more

Stop here Tuesday for the first time after a little run by the beach and i was highly satisfied the acai bowl and the spicy chicken wrap was so good, loved the atmosphere and decoration and overall staff was polite and kind and helpful with recommendations. Will be definitely coming back! read more

Such a cute cafe! First stop of our San Diego trip was here. Great coffee, delicious bagels, & such a cute place to stay and eat. Love how everything is already boxed to go! Defs recommend! read more

The Cliffs Cafe - Ice coffees 10/10! Love the cups! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Great place. Appears to be a local favorite. Quality food and great atmosphere! Even the customers are friendly.

Delicious food, timely service, reasonable prices, & the sweetest workers. We love cliffs cafe!

I was excited to try this cafe, but I was sadly let down by their breakfast bagel. The avocado was brown, eggs were burnt, and I asked for light cheese but there was none! I also ordered a side of fruit that you can tell was going bad so I decided not to eat it (please stop serving customers old fruit). My decaf latte with oatmeal was pretty good though. read more

I had breakfast here in the form of a breakfast burrito. I really liked the staff working at this place because they were quite nice and the make some delicious coffee. The burrito was good, but could of and should of been much better because the scrambled eggs mix with the bacon and green chiles were great, but they were over shadowed by the giant pieces of potatoes they put inside the burrito. If I would of know, I would of axed them during my order, after all, I did not order a potato burrito which was what this tasted and felt like. It was to bad too because of the little eggs, bacon, and chiles that I tasted, were they were good. These components should of been the star, not the potatoes. At the very least, they need to cut down om the potatoes 50% and cut them into smaller pieces. These were just to large for a breakfast burrito. Like I said, the drip coffee was great and so was the young lady who made it, took my order, and brought over my food. Great customer service at this place. read more

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Service was fast and friendly. The food was excellent and reasonably priced. Hi recommend the Cliffs Cafe.

Hey Yelpers! This cafe is a cute little spot on the main road leading to the cliffs. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The lady at the register was the sweetest and very helpful. Wait time was pretty good, especially since it was busy. We came for breakfast and got The Cliffs sandwhich, Tropical Blast açaí bowl, and honey cinnamon iced coffee. The Cliffs Sandwich: Prices were decent. I did not like that the breakfast sandwich did not include hash browns. To add hash browns it was extra, we also added avocado. The sandwich was something that we could've made at home. It was good, but nothing special about it. Maybe a little sauce would've amped it up some. Tropical Blast Açaí Bowl: Price was decent. I actually like the açaí bowl, I would have loved it if there was a little more fruit on top to match the açaí at the bottom. Honey Cinnamon Iced Coffee: It was good, I truly feel I could've made this in my home kitchen. Still was good though! Overall: this is a cute little place, probably will only go back for the açaí bowls Parking: Street parking on a busy street Staff: Very friendly Wait time: 10-15 mins after ordering food read more

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There was a long line, but my family loved this place . I love the Mexican Iced Mocha. The cinnamon chocolate. Yes! I had an egg and cheese others had the açaí bowl. Faster service than I expected, too read more

Outstanding little place in OB! Very affordable and outstanding food! Iced coffee was awesome! Can't wait to go back. Loved seeing all the locals! read more

The Cliffs Cafe - Iced coffee with cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

The BEST bagel sandwich I've never had. The green goddess sandwich did not disappoint one bit. I also added egg to it which was an essential task. After I was done with the sandwich I wanted to thank the chefs and become a better person. Overall a spiritual experience and will dream of this sandwich every morning. If you are in sd this is definitely a spot to try. Thank you read more

The Cliffs Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

We stopped in here for breakfast and glad we did. The breakfast was great, not much space for dining in but we made it work. read more

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I wish I could give this place a better review... They're açaí bowls are pretty good but any other time I've tried to order a bagel sandwich it's been completely Inedible. I ordered a bacon egg and cheese sandwich yesterday and I got an egg sandwich with sausage scrambled in (no bacon and no cheese?!). Even if this was what I wanted... this is a sad excuse for any kind of sandwich... read more

The Cliffs Cafe - Egg and cheese ... No cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Had the Greek goddess bagel. Beautiful presentation but was pretty bland other than garlic feta spread. The avocado, tomato and even the generic Swiss cheese slice tasted like nothing. Would have been better with some seasoning/ salt. The orange juice tasted off / cheap. I saw another table had a beautiful looking açaí bowl. Wish I'd ordered that instead. This is clearly a locals spot as the cashier knew people by name and was very friendly. I'm guessing I should've ordered something else on the menu... next time. read more

We are so lucky to have this place within walking distance from our home. There has been many mornings where I wake up hungry and neither of us want to cook breakfast so we call up the Cliffs cafe to place an order. By the time we put on clothes and walk over it's ready. They have some great breakfast bagel sandwiches and the Mexican Mocha is my favorite coffee order. This is the kind of local cafe vital for the community. And I'm not saying that from my own hungry stomach. When you walk in there's uplifting music and the sweetest gal taking your order. On the wall you can see where the locals hang up their mug. I hope this cafe can stay forever. read more

When we got there it was packed and the cafe is really small. We almost left. I am so happy we didn't. The young lady working the register smiled at every guest. The line was nonstop and every person that walked it from the time we got there to the time we left was greeted with a smile. I got the avocado toast with all the add-ons. I was afraid it wasn't going to be enough but they load it up well. Great pick and we will be returning. read more

The Cliffs Cafe - Avocado toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Customer service was great. Cashier, barista hadsjxh happy vibes! The iced coffee tasted amazing! What beans do y'all use!? read more

The Cliffs Cafe - Stopped by today and tried a Vanilla iced coffee. The cashier was so happy and friendly. I appreciated to good vibes! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Always friendly staff and delicious food My favorite are their monkey business bowl.. yummy read more

Customer service and the way they make you feel when you order just doesn't exist anymore. Everything I've had has been excellent. The open faced bagel sandwich omelet and the Funky Monkey. Thanks for being such a friendly staff! You are appreciated! read more

The girl that works at the front is very rude. I asked her to cut my bagel in half. It should take less than 2 second, she said we can't because its busy. I asked her again nicely and I told her plz. She said you can go somewhere else if you'd like. And last time, I ordered a bagel. The girl that works in the kitchen literally put my bagel straight inside the paper bag without wrapping it. Never recommend them. read more

Finally a good cup of coffee. Best coffee in the OB walking area. Price is reasonable and they have delicious baked goods as well. Thank you read more

Great food, delicious coffee & amazing service! Although we are from out of town we will absolutely be back! read more

Loved the food and style of cafe. I had the Monkey Business açaí bowl and a cappuccino with oat milk. Both were great!

Excellent food and excellent service! We were in MB for vacation and we ended up going to The Cliffs twice since we liked it so much. Highly recommend!! read more

We love this place!!! Our go - to used to be Breakfast Republic which is also delicious, but there was always such a long wait and the service isn't great there so we decided to try someplace new. Now that we have found this place we go about once a week. It is not on the main strip (Newport Ave), so it's less busy being off the beaten path. It rarely has a crazy line; every time we have come in here there have been places to sit, even though it's a small spot. There are not servers here, you just stand in line and order then sit down and wait for them to bring your food. It's a hole in the wall vibe with great food and lots of coffee options. We NEVER come here without getting at least one dragon acai bowl!!! They are soooo good. Regular acai bowl is great as well. I always get the Vietnamese iced coffee which is creamy and a high amount of caffeine! I have been rotating around the menu trying different things to add to my acai and vietnamese staple. The french toast is great and has a TON of cinnamon if you like that, the egg croissant sandwich is okay but nothing special, and so far my favorite breakfast has been the breakfast burrito with sour cream and salsa! Definitely my new go to. read more

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Awesome local cafe. Quick energetic service, very friendly atmosphere, accepting of all walks of life including the pups. Food was delicious, hot, made to order. Very positive experience and a great way to spend a cloudy Sunday morning. read more

The Cliffs Cafe - Decorative wall and refrigerator window - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I want to reinforce my partners review We arrived after a long ride to this establishment because of the great reviews. We placed an order for food and paid and only after that did we request to use the restroom. I would like to point this out because the owner stated that we were told prior to ordering the food which is a lie We were waiting for our food that was paid for . There was not one sign that mentioned no restrooms available . I find this ridiculous that an establishment that has the option to dine in will not have a restroom for a paying customer. Even if that is the case we went looking and did not find anything We politely asked to use the employee restrooms and were turned down rudely . I think the other customers in line were embarrassed from this fact and not the fact that we decided to cancel our order due to poor customer service Also shame on you for lying in your response to our review read more