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    Boardriders Cafe

    4.9 (124 reviews)
    ModerateCafes
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Colette N.

    A nice little cafe in a quiet HB plaza! I came here on a Monday morning for brunch and tried their seasonal Pistachio drinks. The coffee and matcha were both delicious! They had a strong matcha and coffee taste even with the Pistachio cream top, which I've had at other places and they were too milky. I also got the Chicky Chicky Bang Bang wrap which had grilled chicken. I was expecting it to be a cold wrap but it was freshly grilled chicken so it was hot and juicy! Lots of sauce oozing outside lol not sure I would get it again but I would come back to try their other foods like the breakfast bowls, burritos, sandwiches, and other drinks!! The atmosphere is really cute with very HB decorations. There's plenty of tables and would be a good spot to get some work done. Restrooms are also very nice and clean which is a plus!

    Banana Bliss Latte
    Dexter B.

    I came here just to grab some coffee, I got the Banana Bliss Latte. It was really tasty and sweet with banana cold foam and cinnamon on top. The place was pretty packed and the food looked good. Probably have to come back and try the food some time.

    Arlene S.

    Went here after a work out and it was soooo delicious and tasted so fresh! It was a nice day out when I visited this location with a friend so we chose to sit outside. The staff were so friendly patient and helpful. I do not live close by or else I would be here more often but definitely plan on going back

    Breakfast croissant sandwich
    Lisa A.

    What a beautiful cafe. I love the vibe- it's very welcoming with a lot of energy. The food is AHMAZING! No seed oils , the bacon is smoked on site. The best bacon I have ever had. The portions are generous. We've been twice , both on Sunday after church. The first was just for coffee and matcha drinks. They have a seasonal menu- all very good. The second time, we had breakfast. My husband had a chorizo bowl. 4/5 I had the croissant breakfast sandwich with bacon. 10/5. It was delicious! The bacon was mouthwatering. My son had a breakfast burrito with Chorizo. A generous portion and very good. 5/5. I'm so happy we have such a quality cafe in HB.

    Banana Matcha with Oat Milk

    HIGHLY RECOMMEND 12/10. Staff is awesome, interior fantastic, they cook with NO SEED OILS!!! Matcha is 10/10.

    Fresh pressed juice
    Arcadia W.

    Next stop on my quest to find the best coffee in OC was this cute establishment. I went for the banana bliss coffee, which everyone said was so delicious. I was very tempted to get a breakfast burrito, but I wasn't that hungry but it's definitely on my radar for next time. I did however snag a fresh pressed green juice along with my coffee. In my opinion, the banana bliss coffee was not life-changing. It was a decent coffee, but the banana cream topper didn't stand out. Maybe it's because I drink my coffee with a straw so maybe that's why I wasn't getting the correct sips but the tropical green juice was amazing. It was so good even my picky five-year-old loved it. This is such a very low-key and freshly new place. I love how only true locals know about it. A bit on the pricier side for my coffee and my juice. I paid almost 20 bucks but that seems to be about the going rate for specialty coffee and quality juice in this area. The cashier was also very nice and helped me navigate the coffee options. I'll definitely be back to try a different coffee and hopefully I'll have an appetite for breakfast.

    Fresh orange juice
    R T.

    Tried this place out which is in a quaint strip mall off brookhurst and bushard near the beach. We were blown away be the super chill surf vibe, family friendly service of the staff and the amazing menu. All of their food is clean which is so rare these days. The OJ was fresh squeezed and was so good. the coffee drinks rival in any specialty coffe store and the almond croissant was in a word...perfect. Now for the best part (drumroll) the breakfast burrito is the best in all of Huntington Beach. The brown sauce took me back to my college days in san diego eating the classic burritos from santanas. This beats that joy of my younger years any day of the week. I hate sharing all of this because the line is about to get long. This will become your go to place once you have tried it.

    Laura S.

    Boardriders Cafe has a friendly vibe. The drinks and food are great. The Big Tuna is delicious, I want to go back and have it again soon! The banana and matcha lattes give me a needed boost, while tasting so good. There are so many items on the menu that I look forward to trying!

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    Karina V.

    Had the avocado toast and it was so delicious. The salsa was on point ! Nice atmosphere and friendly service. Great breakfast spot. Highly recommend

    Banana bliss latte
    Natalia L.

    Can't say enough good things about Boardriders Cafe. I'm visiting from Northern California and am truly jealous this doesn't exist where I live. I appreciate the no seed oil mission and have never had a better latte. I got to eat both a breakfast bowl and a chicken sandwich during my visit and would gladly go back again and again in the future. I wish the owners lots of luck and lots of success! I am looking forward to the next time I visit HB just so I can enjoy a banana latte

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    Karine W.

    The staff have the best recommendations: Had the beet salad with chicken- so good! Food prices are decent and portions are enough for one person. Drinks are very good but a little expensive. The green juice (Tropical Greens- $9) was sweet and healthy (spinach, pineapple, apple, coconut water). My kid drank it all up. I had the Berry Beet drink (beetroot, strawberry, blueberries, apple and lemon). Moderately sweet and delicious. Good atmosphere: great for meet ups and quick food run (plenty of room to sit). Too loud fot studying or doing office work.

    Mamas Burrito Bowl
    Greg S.

    First time here and was greeted at the counter by Donavan who was super friendly and guided me thru the process of how to order ( order at the counter and they call out your name when it's ready ) My son and I both had the mama's burrito bowl with sausage and chorizo respectively. Plenty of food and the taste was amazing! Will definitely be back! Highly recommend it. Billy the owner has a great spot here. Please support this local business.

    Llania M.

    This place is a 10/10 Amazing coffee & food! We got their breakfast sandwhich on a croissant with bacon

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    Great food and service. Bacon breakfast burrito was delicious. Definitely will be back.

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    Such an amazing atmosphere and delicious food and drinks. Just moved to the area and can't wait to be come a regular at this spot

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