Easy to come here for brunch in the am. Never had to wait to be seated. Lovely seating indoors or out on the patio. I really do love the umbrellas on the patio for a warm day. Our service was great as well. We never had to cue anyone for help and our water glasses were always full. I had the delicious iced Rosemary matcha. The Rosemary just left a refreshing taste but it was not strong. The matcha however was perfectly slightly sweet. My husband ordered the farm egg benedict and I had the Turkish poached eggs. I absolutely loved the Turkish poached eggs. The Aleppo was my favorite part. The meal itself was filling and everything tasted fresh, especially the cucumbers. My husband's egg Benedict was just as delicious and fresh. The hollandaise was lacking, mostly in the fact that it was so lightly provided that you could barely taste it. We ended our brunch with their butterscotch pudding. The pudding was better than we could have imagined. The salt, caramel, and creme fraiche were a perfect combination. Honestly would strongly suggest anything on their menu as everything seems to be a hit! read more

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First time here. Over half of the restaurant was empty when we showed up yet the hostess said she couldn't sit us. My husband showed her reservations could easily be made on open table and she was equally confused as we were. I made a comment suggesting "maybe this is why over half the restaurant is empty" suggesting that perhaps it's a technical issue that's making it difficult to coordinate between what she's seeing on her tablet vs what we're seeing on open table. She stopped fumbling and said "I'm just trying to make you happy". I was calmly asked her why she said that "because you're mad" she replied, obviously flustered with the situation. I was taken back by her sudden defensive reaction but also acknowledging that perhaps she is one of those people who can mistakenly interpret things as a personal attack so I explained myself, "I'm confused but not mad. I haven't even expressed any emotion." She sat us at a two top with uncomfortable chairs and prefaced that we had to leave this table by a certain time because it was reserved. We were uncomfortable and our server said we could switch seats. We did, and ordered, but then the manager came over and asked us to move again and gave us lots of resistance and attitude when we tried to explain how much trouble it's been trying to get a table here. She said they were fully booked but we tried to tell her that reservations were fully open on open table and instead of trying to understand our perspective she said "I don't want to argue with you" with a smug look on her face. My husband and I felt completely unwelcome and berated, despite being long time locals. We decided to leave as the whole experience ruined our appetite for the place. We don't need to give them our business. read more

The food was absolutely amazing! The octopus dish was so good and the Cesar salad is a must have. The area is lovely and near the water. The only reason I'm giving it two stars is because the service was some of the worst I have ever received, our server Ramon was incredibly difficult to access while he was incredibly attentive to other tables next to us and seemingly going the extra mile. I was so excited to visit this place and we were celebrating some big milestones but it left a bad taste in our mouth. I'm not sure if it's because we are younger or what but as a former server I would never be as rude and inattentive as he was, I was prepared to tip 20% but after his service absolutely did not want to, which was hard because I know tips help servers get by but you cannot treat guests like that and expect us to tip well. Overall the food is great, vibe is relaxed, service is less than okay. read more

Absolutely fell in love with this place. That ricotta spread was just divine with the gorgeous olive oil drip my steak was perfectly with rosemary and I had a salad which was absolutely delicious. Brooks bacon and she ate half of the steak. She was so full afterwards and that pork bowl was just made to perfection. The service was great I love The cute very floral place with gorgeous vistas of the Pacific Ocean will definitely drive here again. read more

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nice location, pretty slow service on our friday lunch, pork shoulder was fr beef jerky on a plate and everything else else was mid. (benedict, fish sandwich), extra star bc everyone we talked to was super cool and they did try to amend the atrocities of eats that were bestowed upon my family. read more

Waverly is such a gem of a restaurant! We love coming for brunch! The vibe and ambiance are perfection! It's also the perfect spot to celebrate special occasions! The menu is always so good!! We have not had one bad thing on the menu. Their cocktails are also amazing! For the price I expect a solid cocktail and they never disappoint. The service is always spot on. I always look forward to my next visit! read more

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Enjoyed a solid dinner at Waverly. We sat outside which was nice to enjoy the sunset. The server was very attentive for our whole meal which was nice. I started off with a glass of red that was recommended to me by the server. I asked for something less on the dry and tannin-y side and he made a good choice that fit what I wanted (I believe it was a Syrah or Syrah blend). We enjoyed the burrata donuts (not pictured) and they were delicious but particularly nothing outstanding. I ordered the cavatelli as my main which was very good in flavor and the portion was perfect. I did feel that it could do with a bit less saltiness but I enjoyed it nonetheless and would definitely get it again. The parking lot is a plus! read more

Waverly - Cavatelli - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cardiff, California

Max our waiter was amazing ! Paid attention to every detail , even got me ranch for my fries ! He's warm and friendly and made our experience perfect Food was delicious as well ! We will be back , nice outside seating ! read more

I've been here many times before & have LOVED it each time -- especially when there's live music! Always a good time with a group of friends! But the food never disappoints -- their Caesar salad with their croutons is literally the BEST Caesar salad any of us have EVER had in our lives! We all ordered something different & we were all happy with what we got. Sounds like the winning dishes were the Braised Beef Rioja and the Seared Bristol Scallops. Unfortunately my salmon dish came out quite dry this time around :( The Butterscotch Pudding and the Chocolate Cake took... the cake! ;) when it came to the desserts! I was a bit bummed on their selection of red wines -- taste-tested two and we all didn't like them. Their white wine selection was a bit better. But -- any way you spin it, Waverly is 100% worth a visit! Ambiance: 10/10 Food: 9.5/10 Drinks: 7/10 Service: 9.5/10 Cost: 8/10 read more

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Food was, meh. Had to send the shishito peppers back. They came back great. Salmon had so much Lemmon I wanted to send it back but my wife wouldn't let me. Service saved the night. Ramon was on point and I honestly haven't had a server that good in ages. Keep trying waverly, Cardiff deserves it read more

Had an incredible dinner tonight with a friend who raves about this place. Michael was awesome, super helpful, incredibly nice, and helped make the night special as we celebrated a big milestone. The decor and vibes are on pointe. Will devotedly be back for brunch (thanks for the reco, Michael)! Shout out to Chris for the amazing mocktails, too! read more

I want to love this place but I've had poor service each time I've visited. Entirely forgotten about for long periods of time. And the food truly isn't worth the expensive price. I love the decor and vibe but I won't be back sadly read more

Casual chic, open air setting with good happy hour. Had the single single which was a portion controlled juicy burger. Cocktails were all solid with beautiful presentation. Great choice for happy hour when in the area. read more

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CUTE SPOT FOR BRUNCH!!!! The indoor space is so freakin cute. Even if it gets cold they provide blankets so you can sit and eat with ease. The menu has a lot of yummy highlights. EGG SALAD SANDWICH !!!!! Better than expected and not your average egg salad Funfetti pancakes --- cute for the kids and delicious dessert for adults. DRINKS ARE IMPECCABLE. WELL BALANCED I loved my green lotus. Would recommend if you like a sour refreshing vodka drink!! Our server was Erika and she did a great job. Would come back again!!! read more

Waverly has the perfect menu and atmosphere for most get-togethers and is a great go-to for date night, girls brunch, family lunch...you name it. We sat on the patio with a friend's dog and were very impressed at how dog-friendly this restaurant was. Waverly-branded water bowls, a dedicated dog menu (we got the cheddar bacon treats), and lots of other happy pups at other tables. We started with the funfetti pancakes which were delicious, but I would not recommend this item based on the portion size. This $13 pancake stack was gone in three bites, and marketed as a shareable starter- and also barely had maple syrup...I wish it came with a small side of syrup to pour over. I had the Turkish poached eggs which was good, but would have been better if the yogurt had herbs and bread was more of a charred, buttered sourdough vs an almost-stale white bread. My friend had the Caesar salad which she liked. Overall, I think the food here is good and I would come back, but little adjustments could make this a 5 star establishment! Small note about the parking- the lot is right next to the beach and they have lot attendants walking around, ticketing cars that are parked for longer than an hour to dissuade people from parking in the lot and spending all day at the beach. The restaurant reassured us that if we do get ticketed for parking over an hour, they would pay the ticket. read more

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We came here on Father's day around 12:30 (without a reservation) and were still able to be seated at the bar with full service. Each menu item we tried was thoroughly enjoyed, however I think the breakfast rice bowl was the best bang for your buck. It had rice, avocado, broccolini, curry sauce, and eggs. It was healthy, fresh, and so filling! I would definitely go back and get this same thing. There was also a live DJ, great ambiance, and solid service! read more

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Waverly is the place for any occasion and the food is amazing. I've come for brunch, lunch and dinner and am always shocked at the amazing dishes and drinks they have here. Also the staff are such a good vibe. Michael P as our waiter is the cherry on top!! He's got class, he has great presence and he is so good at recommending and painting a picture on what flavors to expect in both the drinks and main courses. GET THE BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDDINGGGGGGG read more

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We had such a great experience here! The food was AMAZING, we can thank our waiter Michael P for his input on what would tickle our taste buds. He was fun and attentive. 100% would come back! The atmosphere was upbeat. read more

Waverly - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cardiff, California

It's a cute spot come here a couple times a month. However the food is inconsistent as well as the service. The other night we only saw our waitress one time in an hour and only had one tiny glass of water. She never came back to take our drink order. We had to go to the bar to pay and they said they were working on a project in the back and apologized. The food this visit, was excellent. But in the past flavors would be unbalanced, too salty, or overcooked. The menu is great just a few rough edges to iron out. Easily a five star experience with better service and consistent food quality. read more

Good food with a wide menu that will have something for everyone. Smaller menu from 9:00 to 11:00, then all options are available after 11:00. The french fries are excellent. Lots of unique cocktails available. Service was quick and friendly. I went at 10:00 a.m. and if you are seated at a table by the window the sun is hot and BLINDING even in January. My eyeballs were cooked more thoroughly than my bacon. If you have a group of more than four you might get roasted. There are no window shades read more

Ok. Service was great. Until the bill came. This guy, and I'm not naming him, said he would send us samples of some of their signature items... We got them and everything was great... At the end he plopped down his bill machine that showed nothing detailing the bill. I'm talking a pretty considerable difference in what the bill should be and what he confidently tried to charge me. This guy hit us with not only the samples he said were comped but also a big service charge. I'm sorry guys. If you gave this place a good review, maybe you didn't check your bill. I work across the street from this place and I am completely dismayed... I don't like giving bad reviews like this but it is warranted. I felt scammed and cheated. Never again read more

Food was fantastic ! I got the Breakfast Rice Bowl (front) my friend got the Ancient Grain Bowl (back). The portions are great not overly filling but not a tiny portion either. The restaurant itself is beautiful and has a great vibe. Our server Zachary was newer to the restaurant but super chill and friendly and gave us great recommendations! read more

Waverly - Breakfast Rice Bowl and Ancient Grain Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cardiff, California

We had a lovely brunch at Waverly with the family! Between the shakshuka, crème brûlée French toast, fried egg sandwich, and farm eggs Benedict, every dish was thoughtfully prepared and full of flavor. While the portion sizes leaned a bit small, the quality made up for it--each bite was delicious. The vibe of the café is immaculate--think Southern California boho chic with a trendy twist. It's a beautiful space that feels both relaxed and stylish. A major bonus: Waverly is super dog-friendly. They let us dine indoors with our pups, which made the experience all the more enjoyable. Service was warm and welcoming, though a bit on the slower side. Still, we'd happily return. Highly recommend if you're looking for a charming, dog-friendly brunch spot with great food and great vibes. read more

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Popped in late this past Friday night for a drink with a friend and had the great fortunate of having Miles as our server...he gave us such great recommendations for drinks when we pressed him about the menu with no pressure on ordering and we ended up going staying much later than expected and and enjoying delicious food and a few more cocktails as well. Will definitely be coming back thanks to the excellent hospitality and service all around. I've come in a few times with family and dates before and never disappointed but Miles made the drink and dining experience 10/10. Will be back! read more

I've been to Waverly many times now and each time I have a great experience. The ambiance itself is fun, bright, and casual during the day, and a bit more sultry and moody at night but still energetic. The food is always delicious and portion sizes are decent as well. My recent favorites are the whipped ricotta and focaccia appetizer which is so flavorful and beautifully presented (though I do wish they provided more bread, its $3 charge for extra), and the salted caramel pudding which is my boyfriend's favorite dessert ever. The flaky sea salt on top really makes it a stand out dessert. Prices are a bit on the high side but to be expected in Cardiff. The service is always friendly and prompt as well. I often like to come for drinks at night and they have great cocktails and wine selections. Overall, love the Waverly for brunch, dinner, or even just drinks! Also dog friendly on the patio and they provide a water bowl for your furry friend each time(: read more

Waverly - Whipped ricotta appetizer - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cardiff, California

We came here for a colleague's going away lunch because it's right across the street from the office. This is my second time here and I loved it both times! I ordered the blackened chicken. It was cooked to perfection. Charred on the outside and juicy on the inside. We ordered the confetti pancake for the table. That was a lot smaller than we thought. It was almost little bigger than the dollar pancakes. A bit disappointing. The flavor was good though, so there's that! The rest of the meals were also on point. Highly recommend. read more

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We went to the waverly for their happy hour menu and our anniversary which was a great experience. Their HH menu has some of the more popular drinks for half off! We had the horchata cold brew and Bodega Boy. They happily swapped regular tequila for the mezcal and both were great. The ocean trout ceviche was amazing! Super fresh and flavorful. We also had the pickled potatoes which were good and unique. We also had the braised beef which was the perfect amount for us both to split. It was another great visit! read more

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5 star alert!!! This place was bumping! I recommend making a reservation. We walked in and at first they said it could be a 90 minute wait, but then they called back 10 minutes later saying that a table had cancelled! Staff is beyond nice and friendly! Our waitress was a sweetheart. And gave great recs! They have a patio where dogs can sit and they have dog menu! What we got: - eggs Benedict. Customer favorite and was great. The potato's sooo good! - avocado toast - amazing. Some of the best we've had in a while. Lemony deliciousness. - breakfast rice bowl (I forget the exact name!) - healthy, light, and delish. (I added a sausage patty for extra protein!) - blue machine smoothie - yum (wish it had an option to add protein though :( - dog cheddar bacon bites - dog approved! I will be coming back here! Their menu for lunch looked just as good. Enjoy eaters!! read more

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4.5 stars! It would be 5 stars if it had a better parking situation and location. Breakfast at Waverly Cardiff. What fun! Well, it was probably 1pm, so brunch. The ladies need to brunch here! My gf and I enjoyed brunch. My friend had the highly rated and recommended Caesar Salad with Shrimp. She ate it all. The flavors are perfectly balanced. Sometimes I don't like some Caesar salad dressings but Waverly has perfected it. I had the Breakfast Rice Bowl. I did like the flavors. This restaurant seems to perfect their recipes. The flavor combination and high quality ingredients make this a great restaurant. Enjoy! read more

Waverly - Breakfast Rice Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cardiff, California

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Wow! This place went above and beyond my expectations. Went here with a girlfriend and enjoyed a breakfast spread fit for a queen. We enjoyed the blueberry smoothie, crème brûlée French toast and the Turkish eggs. No notes! The restaurant is beautifully decorated, full of light, and our server (who I believe was named Miles?) was a dear. So attentive and generous... read more

Waverly - Crème brûlée French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cardiff, California

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Another nice 4.5 star meal at Waverly (I forgot my phone at home so no new pictures from this visit!). They now take Open Table reservations, and I really appreciate that you can put in a request for a table outside. I would have preferred the back patio next to the parking lot (which has more atmosphere than the tables by the lawn and the other stores in the strip mall, where we were) but I'm glad we were still outside. It was a little hectic to check in tonight (because of people who had left the races?) but once we sat down everything was fine. And the hostesses were great even though they had a line. Things here are a bit pricey even for the area. Cocktails are normally $19-20. They had a special tonight for the races, Opening Day Mint Julep. A bargain for $10. I wasn't crazy about the presentation (crushed ice like a snow cone with mint), because I like sipping a whiskey drink from a glass, not using a straw, and otherwise the ice was piled too high to sip from. But I got an extra plate to push off some of the crushed ice and then I could sip it happily. It was tasty, a classic mint julep. Appetizers: I've been wanting to try the brussel sprouts cacio e pepe. But my sweetie smelled them as we passed another table and the smell bothered him - so he asked me to get something else LOL. I got the kale salad, which you can't go wrong with here. He got the burrata donuts, which again is a very good dish. I would have liked more choices for a pescatarian than the agnolotti (which I've had a few times) or the salmon (which looks very good but also very light, with no side dishes) or the whole snapper. They had a polenta and a seabass on recent menus but they're gone. My agnolotti was good as usual (not spectacular). The best course was dessert: the chocolate galette (=lava cake) with oreo ice cream & crumbles, and then the butterscotch pudding with caramel, were both spectacular. 5 stars for each. Omar was a nice server and the bussers did well too. A solid meal again though I'd love to see a little more variety over time and prices a few dollars cheaper on the apps and the cocktails would be welcome. read more

The staff was amazing! Dana was able to get us a table for happy hour and the service and food/drinks were spot on! Their attention to detail, friendliness and genuine care that all staff give all guests is top notch! Can't wait to come back! 5 stars - thanks Dana!!! read more

Had a large dinner party and Ava gave us the best service. Very attentive and patient with a large group. Eveyone has been taking about the food for days read more

We're big fans of The Waverly! It's such a beautiful restaurant with a warm, friendly staff and consistently great food and cocktails. Some weeknights they even have live music, which adds a nice vibe. It's also dog-friendly, which we really appreciate. The desserts are always a highlight too. We always leave happy -- you can never go wrong coming here for a casual date night. Highly recommend! read more

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We went to Waverly to celebrate my niece's 21st birthday. Michael was our server & he was absolutely terrific! The food & drinks were really good. Michael even brought out a gluten free dessert for the birthday girl! We all had a wonderful time! read more

Waverly never fails to exceed my expectations. The service was great. Thank you to our server Michael for recommending the seared wild aisle salmon. Michael who helped us on our last visit was amazing. read more

Great night of food, service, and experience. The chicken plate and the croutons were DELICIOUS! Shout out to our server, Michael, for his patience and hospitality. Bonus for the ambience. read more

Food is fantastic! Service is amazing! Michael is the best!!!! Made my birthday dinner so special and would definitely recommend!

From start to finish the whole experience was amazing! Michael our Waiter was phenomenal, so attentive and friendly, he made our Birthday dinner absolutely perfect. The food was 5 Star! We will definitely be back soon! read more

Had a pleasant lunch experience here recently, after having had dinner here once before. We sat outside on a sunny midweek afternoon and it was lovely. Our server was very friendly and helpful with assisting us with menu and drink choices, bringing my spouse a sample of an ale that he was curious about trying. We ordered the Kale Salad which was absolutely scrumptious (yes, I'm a weirdo). For my lunch I ordered the burger. Since two patties were too much for me, I requested one on the side, which was graciously accommodated. My spouse ordered the Filet O' Fish sandwich. Man, I wished I had gotten this instead. It was amazingly delicious, fresh and very tasty. After lunch we shared the Butterscotch Pudding...yowza. I had ordered this the last time I visited and it didn't disappoint this time either. It has to be one of the most luxurious & decadent desserts out there. Very enjoyable. Though lunch at Waverly was nice, the portions are a bit on the skimpy side and I prefer the dinner time selections instead. Can't wait until the next time we visit again. read more

Waverly - The Filet of Fish Sandwich and Fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cardiff, California

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