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    Buccaneer Cafe

    4.4 (549 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Sandy C.

    Nothing bad to say about this little beach side cafe. Can't beat the location, plenty of parking, friendly workers and good food. There are a lot of gluten free options, vegetarian as well, many coffee coffee choices and smoothies. This this place can appease the most discerning. Love the Buccaneer Cafe.

    Breakfast taco
    Kathryn C.

    Incredible spot with great views, amazing food and excellent service. They gave us a free coffee refill and we loved the breakfast taco and burrito.

    Panko crusted avacado and yellowtail
    Linda S.

    Holy smokes the panko crusted avacado and yellowtail dinner is amazing. Partnered with Nathan and Jessie music, who could ask for a better dinner.

    CA burrito with fries on the side
    Angie A.

    Great service though the line was long and steady. Being that they are super close to the beach and rv park they get a lot of business so I wanted to try it due to the line and menu. Ordered the California Burrito and was underwhelmed. The steak was the type that TacoBell, definitely not "carne" as listed. The fries (ordered on the side bc I'm a fry purist) were great with their spices and ketchup. Not too sure what way the salsa provided was going tho. It was giving Franks and Ketchup and Pace. If you're starving this'll do. If you want something good or Mexican style burritos I'd look elsewhere. Also, had a bit of my husbands kitchen sink burrito with soyrizo (seasoned tofu) and it was ok too. The coffee selections were perfect tho.

    Grabbing a coffee
    Stephanie M.

    My fur baby and I stopped in on our morning walk for a coffee. The prices are reasonable, coffee is good and the staff is super friendly. This is located right across the street from the beach so you can grab some food and something to drink and be at the beach in two minutes or less. I haven't tried any of the food yet but it does look really good I highly recommend stopping on in if you're in Oceanside and coming to the beach

    California breakfast burrito with kalua pork and mexi mocha by the beach
    Rach H.

    If you're anywhere near Oceanside, do yourself a favor and stop by this spot. It's a casual order-at-the-window setup, which makes it perfect for a laid-back beach morning. I ordered the California breakfast burrito with kalua pork, and wow--easily one of the most delicious burritos I've had. The flavors were incredible, perfectly balanced, and just ridiculously satisfying. I'm honestly a little sad I'm just visiting because I know I'm going to be craving this long after I leave. I paired it with a Mexi mocha, which was also fantastic--rich and comforting, with that nostalgic Abuelita chocolate vibe that makes it feel extra special. On top of the amazing food, the service was super sweet and impressively fast. And the view? You really can't beat enjoying your meal right by the beach. All around, an unforgettable casual breakfast experience. I'll definitely be thinking about that burrito for a long time.

    Soyrizo Buc Muf
    Natalie M.

    I really wanted to like The Buccaneer because of all the hype, but honestly... it fell flat for me. I ordered the soyrizo Buc Muf and the soyrizo burrito, and both really lacked seasoning. The flavors just weren't there, and everything tasted pretty plain. The line was also so long, which made the wait feel even worse considering the food didn't deliver. In my opinion, it's definitely overhyped. The staff was nice, but you could tell they were stressed trying to manage the constant line. It is a very tiny place. It's all outdoor, you order and pick up through a window. Overall, not the worst experience, but definitely not worth the wait.

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    Denise D.

    The ambience is only ONE of the many great features of this outdoor beach cafe . Situated across from Tower 11 and the ocean, even a gray day doesn't diminish it. We shared the Privateer açaí bowl which filled us up until dinner! And Ssoooo dang delicious ! We didn't have to wait terribly long for our order, the wait is one of those things you understand when you're getting terrific food. 10 outta 10 an Oceanside gem and should definitely be on your to-do go to's when you come here.

    Billy M.

    One of my best friends took us here for breakfast. Unfortunately we showed up at 10:30 and the line was long. It wasn't so bad as the beautiful beach views and friendly people in line made the long wait bearable. BC does have some outdoor table seating but the beach is like 25ft across the street. Plenty of so cal beach vibes to enjoy these deliciius tacos. And delicious they were!!! If I had to pick one the Carne Asada was my slight favorite. The seasoning was just so good. The portions are large so you don't go away hungry. The other menu items are just as amazing from what I hear as well. If you want a yummy breakfast taco with some kicking beach views BC is your jam.

    BT - Carne Asada w/fries
    Darwin C.

    Looking for something close to the Body Shop I was at, and thankfully, this place wasn't too far away. As soon as I arrived, there was a line for this place. Must be good for it to have a line. The wait time was around 15 minutes (more or less), but it was worth the wait. I looked at the menu; they added fries to the breakfast burrito! Excuse me! I HAD to order one, and boy, it did not disappoint! The eggs were fluffy, they had guac, and there were all types of meat choices. Most importantly, the fries were super crispy under all of that in the burrito! I ended up halfing the burrito because I thought it would be too much, but it was the complete opposite. I'll order a whole burrito next time I'm in the area! Excellent burrito!

    Breakfast taco-  carne asada with a side French fries  California Breakfast burrito An ice Mexi Mocha cafe  The Buccaneer smoothie
    Magaly V.

    The food was simple and delicious. You can share a burrito if you not a big eater. The taco I had was tasty except the fries were cold. Oh the ice coffee was strong which is a good thing. They have a few tables and bar stools which great. The front view to location is the ocean water. We took our food and walked across to beach.

    Sammy admiring his new girlfriend.
    Tim W.

    Nice to have a little spot to grab a drink and maybe a bite to eat. Average service. Waiting to give an order (all 3 times I visited this trip), the gal carries on conversations with her colleagues while I am standing there with no acknowledgment or mention of "hi there, will be right with you"... not a complaint, just mentioning. Was excited to try the Clam Chowder and it was a heavy let down . Too thin and must of had a ton of butter. When they ask you if you want the Garlic Bread with the soup, just decline. It was just 2 slices of white bread, with a little bit of butter and garlic, barely toasted LOL . No big deal. I also had the Kitchen Sink burrito this trip. Was ok. My wife had the Ham and Egg burrito. She was happy. Coffee was ok. I ordered an extra shot and I am not sure if it was in there. Wanted a Carmel Machiato but they said they could do a Mocha with Caramel . No big deal. Coffee was average. 3 's for being average, yet convenient. The prices are steep, but I imagine it isn't cheap to have that prime location. This place could be so amazing with a little work!!

    Phoenix H.

    Food is always fresh and delicious out go to spot in Oceanside!! Right across the street from the beach which we love!

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    Buccaneer is so good!! The service is great, the food is delicious, and the view of the ocean is beautiful!

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    love this place, they have great coffee, smoothies and food. Don't love the line, but it's worth it!

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