You know that thing everybody's talking about with the butter in the coffee and it being a thing now? Well, I don't know if they do that here, but their chai latte was the frothiest, velvetiest, most buttery chai I've ever had. Basically a dream in a cup... and the only way it would have been better is if it had been served in a real mug. I came here after a trip to the nearby tide pools where I'd had my heart set on finding an octopus (to poke with a sea stick)... Spoiler Alert: No poking was done that day. In the process of attempting to poke around the ocean I took on a few pretty brisk winds mixed with ocean spritz and felt the need to warm the chill out of my bones with treats at Beach Monkey Cafe. Luckily, my second mission for the day was a success. As mentioned, the Chai Tea Latte was perfection, but I didn't stop there - Oh no. I kept going with a hearty serving of their Mac & Cheese (Spoiler Alert: It has bread crumbs and is served in the casserole dish it's baked in). And then I topped it off with their brownie ice cream sundae thing, which, sadly, wasn't all I'd hoped it would be. The brownies had a strange plastic/silicone-y taste and it just was not my jam. The service was actually pretty lame on both my experiences here... though I came pretty late in the evening on a Saturday so it wasn't busy and mainly had people doing laptop work at the tables. Not the liveliest, but a good in between for being a coffee shop/restaurant. I'll totally be back for more Chai and (Mac and) Cheese in the very near future and hopefully they'll put some time in turning their service woes around. read more

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Pros: The ambience is pretty cool and there are a few nice tables and chairs that you can do some work if needed. The staff is overall pretty nice. The smoothie is pretty average. Cons: this service is beyond slow. Even when it was not very busy, there were mixed up orders and we were never addressed or called when our drink was ready. I probably waited over 30 minutes for a smoothie. That is just unacceptable and even the apology was half hearted. Overall: Given that this place is somewhere out of the way, there is nothing worth seeking for this place and if you have something to do with your life, just skip this place altogether. read more

Came here after hiking today as Yelp has them for 4 stars. I was not impressed. The girl at the counter was lacking friendliness- we had to ask for the Orange juice we ordered after waiting for 10 or so mins. She came back and said "we actually ran out of orange juice. Do you want a refund or something else?" Really? You had us waited for nothing? To think that we came in with no customers. Maybe this place needs to check on their inventory before opening! They even gave my friend the incorrect salad (he chose with chicken and came with mushroom). No apologies from the girl at the counter. I guess they're good with their drinks - we only had water and salad. You have to get your water at the counter-- but they don't even refill the pitcher. Suggestion: someone needs to constantly check that the pitcher has water all the time-- to think that there's only a few customers dining in. I'm posting this review while still in this establishment because it just couldn't wait! And the owner's actually sitting outside with his family!n read more

Beach Monkey Organic Cafe - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Pacifica, California

Wow! This cafe is awesome. I wasn't expecting to find a place like this tucked away into Pacifica. The interior is great and has a nice relaxing vibe. It was somewhat busy for Sunday morning breakfast, but once I ordered, the food came out pretty quick. I actually came back here later for lunch on the same day just to try their acai bowls! Acai Bowls: Not bad, but not the best. The acai was blended a bit too much and was borderline soupy. There wasn't a whole lot of acai flavor, but I think that's because they used the unsweetened acai, as a result the apple juice blended into my acai really came out. I still thought it was great though and it's great to be able to pick up an acai bowl here! Breakfast sandwich: This thing is awesome. Take a look at that beauty. It came out piping hot and fresh, the ciabatta roll was great, airy on the inside with a toasty outer coating. And the onion butter, wow. Noriega Smoothie: The smoothie was great! Ingredients-wise it was pretty similar to the blended acai for my bowl. But it was a fantastic smoothie! I can't wait to drop by here again when I'm in the area. I loved all the food here, and I really want to come back for their portabello mushroom soup. It smelled amazing, but I'll save that for another visit. read more

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Today, again, the first thing I order (Cuban sandwich) is rejected. Reorder and ask for a shelter cove, which they have. Two tables haven't been bussed; it's not busy in here. New guests don't have a comfortable place to sit unless they want to be cold by the door, because the table isn't bussed. While writing this, they inform me after I pay that they don't have slices of tomato for the shelter cove. I swear, this place never has all of the ingredients for anything. read more

Came here this past weekend after hanging out at Linda Del Mar beach. This place seemed relatively close, had good reviews, and I liked the name, so decided to head over and give it a try. Cafes aren't known for their food (at least not in a good way) so perhaps we should have tried something else since we weren't all that interested in coffee, just food. I don't think people order food here often because when we asked to see a food menu the person at the counter went to the back, perhaps to ask the cooks if they were OK with it. The cooks we up for it, lol. We had the nachos as an appetizer and I got the Cuban pork sandwich. The nachos were good and had chicken, cheddar cheese, and came with fresh made guacamole. The Cuban was not to my liking unfortunately. I definitely liked the pork and ham that were inside as well as the bread it game on. But, to me it just had several interesting tastes going on that may not go that well together. Perhaps its the homemade pickles I didn't like. To me there was a odd relish-like taste that I didn't like to much. I ended up just eating the meat, lol. Side note, the small coffee is really small. As in tiny. But to be fair, I do recall the menu saying 8oz. I just had no idea how small 8oz really was. The sandwich and coffee came out to $15, which I think is a little pricey for the sandwich size, amount of chips given, and coffee size. read more

Beach Monkey Organic Cafe - Pork Sandwich - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Pacifica, California

Delicious! The hummus is a little saltier than I would like. I love all the smoothies! The rice dish with the beef was yummy. Wait time was a bit long, though I did order a lot of food : ) read more

Good people. Tasty treats. I typically grab an acai bowl or iced coffee of some sort from here. read more

The coffee is GREAT at Beach Monkey, and the breakfast sandwiches/bagels are super. The staff is really nice - man who is at the counter on weekends is polite, personable, and efficient. The outside dining is pleasant and airy - views of mellow upper Pacifica neighborhoods and hills.. basic cafe tables on the veranda. Neighborhood feel, and the food is delicious. A relaxing vibe. We are repeat customers. Support this quality local business instead of Starbucks. :) read more

I like doing updates for places I really love, so I am writing an update of an update for Beach Monkey. I went here to work again this past Monday and I ordered my favorite dish, the artichoke dip (I love it so much, I keep writing about it!!). Beach Monkey has been quicker at serving when I have gone lately, but the artichoke dip does take a while. I think I waited about 15 minutes for it, which seems typical in my experience. They don't warn you it will take extra time, so if you are in a rush, it is definitely not the thing to order. I think the reason it takes a while is that they bake the dip in the oven before they serve it. But that is what makes the dip so so so mouthwateringly good. The artichoke dip is brought in the ramekin it was baked in and they present it with tri-colored tortilla chips on a large plate. It is baked with spinach, red onions, garlic, and what tastes like a really good olive oil. I literally crave it and love love ordering this as a treat during my work day. Yummy Yummy Yummy. read more

Beach Monkey Organic Cafe - Baked artichoke dip goodness with tri-colored tortilla chips. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Pacifica, California

simply put, the best customer service in Pacifica. Suna and Clair are two of the sweetest Small business owners in the area. They try so hard to make sure everyone is happy in the store. sure there can be a wait sometimes, but i'd rather wait for something thats great, then get something quick thats not good. Always happy to support a locally-WOMAN owned business. and the gentleman in the front, Wesam. Now that guy can make a mean cup of joe. favorite coffee in Pacifica, by far. I usually get a Nicaragua pour over with a Beach monkey Bowl, Never disappoints. read more

Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Lady at the front was very sweet and understand of our request. We got the Hook and Pedro point and enjoyed it so much we kept getting brain freezes. Located in a quiet shopping center that is reminiscent of the old Pacifica. This is our new snack spot when we come to Pacifica. read more

This cute little cafe is just minutes from the beach. It's a very laid back kinda joint with a more relaxed pace than most other cafes. The small staff at this joint is super friendly and welcoming. This cozy little place offers a little bit of everything on their small menu. I ordered 2 chai lattes, a tortilla cheese chicken dip and for my husband, a shepherds pie that came with a side salad and it was all very delicious and fresh. I wil state that some of the items on the menu are a wee bit pricy, such as the tortilla cheese dip. I personally didn't think it was worth $10.00, but still glad I tried it. I think next time I'll go for something a little less pricy and hopefully it'll be just as tasty as the dip. I highly enjoyed my food and the service provided by the sweet young girl at the counter and can't wait to make my way back once I move to Pacifica. Yay! Hooray for Beach Monkey Cafe!!! read more

They have new management now and they are so nice! The acai is still as great as before and have outdoor seating! Everyone go!!

Small and comfy place Felt like home food. Both kids loved carrot ginger soup and My mushrooms sandwich was super good. Loved it!!! read more

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When I come to Beach Monkey Cafe I'm treated like family. I wish more people knew about this place! I like their hot food and acai bowls, and Sam makes a delicious cup of coffee. The cozy interior is comfortable for working and hanging out. read more

Beach Monkey Organic Cafe - Outdoor seating is for the dogs. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Pacifica, California

I loved this place, it has everything you need including internet. I had an açaí bowl and an iced coffee, both were fantastic. Everything is organic, which I really appreciate. I will absolutely become a regular, I think this is my new Sunday morning spot. read more

Beach Monkey Organic Cafe - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Pacifica, California

Sad to see this place look so bad. Not clean, menu on the wall is a mess. Can't tell what is what. Bought a baba ganush and it was bad. It expired who knows when. Waited forever for a pita bread to be toasted as well as getting a smoothie. Lots of display cases empty. Maybe there was time they displayed something. It felt like a bunch of stuff got shoved aside in this dining room. The tables were a mess. And it seemed like with 2 people behind the counter had no care in the world. I really used to love this place but it seriously went downhill. read more

We came in after a surfing lesson at nearby Linda Mar Beach and the place was fairly open--only one occupied table. The decor is nice and the place looks very clean, and they have a nice big menu of the coffees and their prices. The wait is a bit long, and I'm not really sure why, given that there wasn't a whole lot going on, but it looked like there were only two workers available: one guy in the back who seemed to be doing dishes when we came in and then the barista up front. My companion got the Shelter Cove (tuna melt w/capers & tomatoes) and a small mocha, I got the Sweeney Ridge (portobello mushroom w/sun-dried tomatoes & mozzarella) and a hot cocoa. We'd wanted to order the vegetarian panzarotti and then the tomato soup, but both were apparently out of stock at about 3pm. (I find this odd for something that is part of their dinner menu, which the banners outside were advertising as being something new.) My sandwich was good, but surprisingly small and slightly skimpy on the fillings for the price; the hot cocoa tasted mostly of hot milk with a hint of chocolate, and I'm not fond of the taste of milk :( My companion's mocha, however, was fantastic and I rather wished I'd ordered that instead. Apparently the tuna melt was good as well. Overall, it seems like the food we were able to get was quite good, and they seem to know what they are doing with coffee, but they definitely aren't fast food. Try the mocha :) read more

I was looking to expand my healthy, and organic food choices and came across this organic cafe in Pacifica. Beach Monkey organic cafe is small (fits about 20ppl), cute, cozy, clean, and you feel comfortable is basic attire. I ordered a Go Green Smoothie, natural hot dog, and a Pedro Point Acai bowl. The portions were fair and it taste so delicious, fresh, and prepared perfect. Price is a little more than your average cafe; however, my health has no budget. I would come here again to order anything because everything looks so delicious. In addition, I don't mine paying a few extra bucks to get organic food. So this place is a plus for me and will be back soon. @jotorres52 read more

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Are you in a hurry? DON'T COME HERE. Do you want to wait 25 minutes for your latte? This is your place! I live nearby and have come here many many times and keep coming back due to the lack of decent coffee shops in Pacifica but really can't recommend it. If you have time to waste and the patience of a yogi, there are some nice things about Beach Monkey, such as: A nice ambiance Good açaí bowls Easy parking Nice staff (I feel bad for the people working the register who are clearly overwhelmed by the amount of orders and lack of help) The issue is clearly with the owner/management. There is not enough staff to take orders, make coffee, and make food in a reasonable amount of time. And the front door. My god, someone fix the door. It squeaks and is installed backwards so it requires you to pull when you exit but it should be a push to exit and nearly everyone who uses the door fumbles. read more

Good healthy selection of smoothies, açaí bowls, etc. It was enjoyable to relax on the outdoor patio during good weather! The owner was very kind! read more

FANTASTIC POUR-OVER COFFEE! I mulled over this proclamation to determine if it's indeed the best drip brew I've ever had in the Bay Area. It is. Sophie's Sumatra is my favorite roast as it has a delightful aroma with soft chocolate undertones. I spend a good amount of time just enjoying the aroma of the brew. Fresh, rich, silky, luscious & full-bodied coffee with a clean & exceptionally satisfying finish is right here in this sweet, peaceful City of Pacifica (trivia: did you know Pacifica means peaceful in Spanish?). Bathroom is exceptionally clean, service is warm & friendly, & food is good. They serve freshly baked goods and decent breakfasts. Warm ambience brought about by the wooden décor which doesn't make you feel like you're in a strip mall. This local café gets my vote for being the ideal, intimate, neighborhood coffee shop that serves excellent coffee. read more

Beach Monkey Organic Cafe - Sophia's Sumatra is chocolatey heavenly! - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Pacifica, California

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Super cute, local coffee shop. It made such an impression on me the first time I went, I now make it a mission to go every time I pass through Pacifica. read more

Finally got to try this place after hearing so much about it. After reading some of the yelp reviews, I thought my acai bowl would be more liquidy but it was actually the right consistency! The Beach Monkey bowl with almond milk was delicious, refreshing and surprisingly super filling. They were very generous with the granola and goji berries. I also appreciate the compostable tableware they provided. Wait time was about 10-15 minutes. read more

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Just wanted to inform folks on Yelp that the Beach Monkey Café will be reopening again very soon. It looks like July 2020 that it will be open for business again with practically identical menu with a couple new twists. I'm just rating a five star due to the news of it opening up soon with the changing of management running the place. This is the little café at the Adobe Plaza in Pacifica. read more

Cute place we found on Yelp while on a short trip through Pacifica. The acai bowls are wonderful! Thick and full of fruit, granola, etc. There are several recipe choices for the acai bowls, whish is nice. We ordered the small size, and they were plenty big. We had coconut milk lattes and they were a bit thick. They must use coconut cream rather than milk. Couldn't really taste the coffee... They may want to reconsider the type of coconut milk thry use, but we'd definitely be back for the acai bowls! read more

This little cafe is definitely one of those places that you can easily become a regular. Small and cozy. Friendly employees and lovely customer service. It's so relaxed though that I feel their location is perfect - kinda tucked away, not too close to the bustling Linda Mar Plaza. Love love LOVE the Fusili Marinara with Sweet Italian Sausage. Pure deliciousness. Pasta cooked just right. Minor spice in the sauce. Even the 4 little pieces of garlic bread were SUUUPER delicious! Definitely a fan of their pasta. They also have regular items that are NOT on the listed menu like jambalaya! I'm probably just super spoiled by the sweet fake coffee of Starbucks that I'm not used to the coffee here. I still taste the bitterness (given, I did not opt for cream). They're very proud of their legit coffee though. And their cooking from scratch. read more

Beach Monkey Organic Cafe - Fusili Marinara with Sweet Italian Sausage - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Pacifica, California

Beach monkey organic cafe is a MUST visit, the staff is super helpful and friendly, the food and drinks are exquisite, the decor in the store is very aesthetic, to sum it up i just love the re opening of this place! read more

Cute cafe with a good variety of choices of foods. Ingredients are very fresh, tastes like everything is made from scratch. A great place to take a friend out and not feel guilty eating out. Very healthy and light. Yum. read more

Beach Monkey Organic Cafe - Organic fruit with yoghurt and chocolate covered toffee. Healthy and lite dessert that satisfies the sweet tooth. Must try. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Pacifica, California

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I tried this place for lunch about four months ago and did not care for it. I was wrong. This place is the bomb! I love to stop here on my way to work. My usual order is a breakfast sandwich customized with a croissant and ham and a cup of their Nicaragua. Service is great. Also try the little blueberry danish. Delish! read more

Best Acai bowls by far!! I love this place! Great price, good customer service, delicious food and coffee. read more

Fantastic açaí bowls and a fun place to hang out whenever not too far from where I live. I've heard some issues regarding staff but I've never had that problem. read more

First time coming here and I live right up the block! Had an açaí bowl which I know they are famous for, and rightfully so! It was delicious. It will be my new weekly treat! Got my hubby a breakfast sandwich which was equally tasty. read more

Ive been waiting forever for this place to open! The new owners did not disappoint!!! All staff is extremely friendly and helpful when it comes to getting my order exactly right. Custom orders everything! And my go to for pour overs from here on out!! Thank you! read more

I stopped by quickly on my way to a home visit for work. Plenty of parking. Cute decor inside. Fast and friendly service. They have a lot of options. I ordered an açaí bowl and it was very delicious. I asked for non-dairy milk and no honey. All the ingredients were fresh and the bowl was filling. Some people in the cafe looked like they were working and it seems like a nice place to do so. read more

I worked here for three days, although I enjoyed it and meeting all the locals in my community, he decided to let me go for no reason after my third day. He let me go over email without any reason(even when asked why). He doesn't give any of his employees break even though via contract, we are supposed to get one. Although the food may be organic, it might not be clean as in the three days I have worked there I learned that this owner along with not valuing hard working emplyees.... also doesn't value the "deep cleaning" of kitchen and work space read more

This review is to help better the experience of others. First off the newest person should not be the person on the espresso bar. The person on the register was explaining to the person on the espresso machine how to make a cappuccino. Second, the milk should fill all the way to the top of the cup. The staff was friendly but for the price and the quality I would go elsewhere. Hope better training is provided from this review. read more

Beach Monkey Organic Cafe - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Pacifica, California

I loved the idea of this cafe and the set up was nice. It seems like a nice place to sit with a cup of coffee and a book but the woman working was very dismissive and it felt a bit uncomfortable. I was also definitely let down by the instant oatmeal, the toppings were nice and it helped fill it up but it left me feeling disappointed. I think that with a little more effort it could be a lot nicer and it would give me a better reason to come back. read more

Beach Monkey Organic Cafe - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Pacifica, California

I used to be a regular, but ever since the new owners, I feel like everything has gone down hill from the service to the food and dare I say it...the Açaí bowls! First they got rid of the artichoke dip which was seriously one of the best I've ever had. Moreover, younger kids are working in the establishment which I have no problem with, but one instance one of them kind of tossed the spoons onto our table after we asked for some. To top it off, today...I found out that they are now closed on weekends - wouldn't that be the best time for business? I guess it's time to find a new place. read more