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    Busy Bee Cafe

    3.2 (37 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Touristy
    Dogs allowed

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    Ice cream
    Estefania C.

    Fast service restaurant in the zoo. Got ice cream soft serve in a cup. They have vanilla and pineapple ice cream. It is soft serve ice cream from the machines. I got the swirl. It was good and refreshing especially after walking on such a hot day. Delicious. I don't know what smells so good but something here smelled yummy. They have lots of honey inspired item. Hope to come back and try some honey item like the busy bee honey bun. It is located inside the zoo in base camp and near the canopy ride.

    Double Trouble Burger
    Nick Y.

    My mind cannot comprehend a poor review for this place. Is it overpriced... YES YOU ARE AT THE ZOO! You are not at a sit down upscale restaurant, it's not going to be the absolute best for of your life. With that being said, as far as park food goes, it is top tier. There service is very fast. They are very friendly. And they make a great burger. The fries are also very good, very thin but crisp. The Double Trouble Burger can be made a triple for just $1 extra!!

    Cheers!
    Arnel D.

    Is don't get stung by busy bee Café's prices just kidding what do you expect when you're visiting in amusement Park. Located near the Explorer's Basecamp and right off the Skyfari ride is an excellent place to grab a drink and a snack or meal. The staff are always friendly and welcoming. The AC is always on full blast which is perfect for summertime. It's hit or miss though with a margarita machines so double check before you decide that you're thirsty for an adult beverage.

    Alycia A.

    This small restaurant is located in the SD zoo in the new area for new kids zone. The line moves fast. They don't have a large menu. We came for just fries and a lemonade. They have kids sized beverages. Seating is outside only with all tables having an umbrella. It's a busy little dining area. It is right next to the bathrooms. Our fries were delicious, don't forget to tell them if you have membership discounts, the young lady forgot to ask us and I forgot as well so I was charged full price. I'd only be back if my kid wants fries again, otherwise there really isn't anything I'd purchase here. I wish there were more health conscious items on the menu.

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    Good selection, quick service! This is one of my go to fast service food places when I go to the Zoo

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    soggy nuggets and cardboard fries. very very bad. service was nice though and had lots of chairs

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    $8 for a soft serve cone? Wow! Crazy! Get it in the cup as they give you more. Overprices

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    3 years ago

    The pizza was pretty bad, even for zoo food. Just barely editable. Even the kids didn't really like it.

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    $7 for water down coffee. Complete ripoff. How do you screw up brewing coffee. Ask Busy Bee cafe.

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    Complete chaos at busy lunch hour. Makes no sense to order and get the beeper but get in another endless line to pay.

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    Super cute food here and I ate a kids meal to save money because I went on a high school trip here

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    Morning Dew

    Morning Dew

    4.2(43 reviews)
    2.5 miBarrio Logan
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    I saw an IG reel about Morning Dew and made time on a weekend to go, as it's a bit out of the way…read morefor me. The road to Money Trees was somewhat chaotic for me, but I am glad I got to try this unique drink. Ultimately, I would rate this a 3.5ish for me, but I do tend to round up for small businesses. My tip for anyone reading this review is that the hours are not exact on any site I checked. Since Morning Dew is run by one person, I definitely understand that it's more difficult to start precisely on time. I would advise either clearer communication of daily hours on their IG, or to simply come by later to give them some cushion for set-up. I ended up waiting an hour from the listed opening time for the owner to finish setting up. Thankfully, there were plenty of things to do in the surrounding area, and I took a nice stroll, popping in and out of shops in the area. Morning Dew is located in Jaguar Paw, which is a bar at night. The space is super cute and the menu has many unique drinks that tempted me, but I ended up going with Money Trees, which has pandan and banana. I have never had a banana-flavored drink before but I saw a lot of hype around these types of drinks, so I wanted to give them a try myself. It was pretty pricy but as a sweet-treat advocate, I wanted to try something new. Upon first sip, I was hit with strong pandan and banana flavors. There was a slightly astringent aftertaste from the banana, so I do feel like the flavor is from real fruit and not artificial syrup. Unfortunately, it was not my favorite drink as I think I prefer more matcha-forward options. It was also a bit thinner than I prefer, so it felt like a banana juice. While I am intrigued by some of the other drinks on offer, I do not think Morning Dew will become part of my regular rotation. Between the prices, location, and hours, this is definitely a special occasion, friends-in-town type of spot for me.

    Morning Dew is a vendor setup inside Jaguar Paw during the daytime hours when the Barrio Logan…read morelistening bar is not operating. The menu featured various matcha tea drinks which seems to be all the rage right now. The same seating arrangement of the bar countertop and tables across from it was available if you wanted to hang out and chill. A sign behind the bar described the ceremonial grade matcha that was used with the region of origin and the flavors imparted to the powder. Five different matcha drinks were offered along with hot and cold coffees and lattes. The top three matcha choices were priced at $8 each. I chose the Ordinary Pleasure which was the first one. Pandan sticky rice milk and mango puree were added to the matcha and topped with a salted coconut foam. I wasn't a fan of the foam, but the matcha flavor was intense and contrasted by the fruity puree on the bottom of the cup. The baristas were very focused with measuring the exact amounts for each ingredient in the drinks they were preparing. The matcha quality seemed to be very good based on what I tasted so maybe it's why the price was $1 higher than what I have tried elsewhere.

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    Drinky Promise

    Drinky Promise

    4.0(27 reviews)
    2.4 miBarrio Logan
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    Cute coffee spot right on logan. if you blink you'll miss it…read more We went hot and cold, macchiato and for me the abuelita. I'm normally a hot coffee drinker so this was a treat. Latin owned, come out and support local.

    We visited during Chicano Day at Chicano Park, and this was the first coffee shop we saw, so we…read moredecided to hop in line that was established. Unfortunately, there were no signs or guidance showing where the line should be directed, which made things confusing from the beginning. By the time I reached the front, the owner (I'm assuming) a woman with glasses and long black hair spoke to me in a passive-aggressive tone and told me the line was actually on the other side. Given the setup, it wasn't obvious at all. There's a fence directly in front of the shop, and with the large crowds that day, it was even more chaotic. I tried to be understanding and moved to the correct spot, but while I was waiting for my drink, she repeated the same interaction with several other customers in the same tone. People were clearly confused, walking around the fence trying to figure things out, and without any guidance, I saw multiple customers leave frustrated. Customer service, especially from the owner, was disappointing and could definitely be improved particularly during busy events when clear communication matters most. That said, I'll give credit where it's due: the drinks were great. I'd rate my banana coffee a solid 4.5/5, it was delicious, and the heart-shaped straw was a really cute touch. If you're running a business, especially in a high-traffic setting, better organization and customer service would make a huge difference.

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    Drinky Promise - Large iced Drinky Promise with oat milk -- YUM.

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    Cafe Califas - Front of the cafe

    Cafe Califas

    4.8(4 reviews)
    2.6 miBarrio Logan

    The owners of Cafe Califas have refurbished a house in the Barrio Logan neighborhood into a newly…read moreopened eatery. The place is located on one of the main strips in the community, Logan Ave, near Salud. This is the only local street in which I have seen vehicles parallel park in the median of the road without any concern from law enforcement. It is certainly an unorthodox solution to help with the parking situation as the legal curbside spaces fill up quickly. There was an outdoor kitchen setup behind the house including a wood-fired pizza oven, smoker, Santa Maria grill, and fire pit. All of the seating was al fresco either at tables in the front patio or at picnic tables in the backyard and deck. You walk up the steps and through the front door to place your order at the service counter in the main room. Some prepared foods and drinks were available as grab and go items. Pizzas and paella will be the main focus of their menu. For the soft opening, four pizzas, a vegan paella, and skirt steak tacos were the choices. I chose the last item for my meal. Arracherra skirt steak, grilled onions, and chiles were accompanied by flour tortillas and guacasalsa. The components were placed on a rectangular cutting board as a serving vessel. The steak was cooked medium rare and then sliced into pieces that could fit inside a tortilla. The two grilled chiles had a nice smoky flavor to them. The avocado based salsa added a creaminess to the meat and vegetables. For the food quality and relaxed outdoor setting, I gave a four star rating for my initial experience at Cafe Califas.

    Their outdoor dining is especially inviting with a fire & beautiful hewn wood tables (from a local…read morecraftsman). We didn't know what the menu would be until we went inside, but we weren't disappointed when we learned it was wood fired pizza, a personal favorite. Our sausage/mushroom pizza was delicious! It also came without a long wait. A lovely setting on a warm spring evening. Suggestions: post your menu & get a hearty red wine.

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    Partial view of some front patio seating

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