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    Cafe Esko

    2.6 (83 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Turkish Coffee
    Nichole P.

    We found our way into here because I originally wanted to try a cannoli, but ended up picking a crossiant with creme instead. My husband tried the Turkish coffee. It was a tiny bakery but the staff was friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance didn't feel as cheerful as the rest of the town with all the lovely atmosphere but it wasn't a bad place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There was a cute little strip on the side with tables to sit and dine though and that area was decorated and themed as expected.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The crossiant wasn't anything special but the cashier did ask me if I'd like it warmed a bit and that helped a lot. It was expensive for what it was. 6/10 My husband loved his Turkish Coffee. It came with 2 candy cubes that were really sweet when eaten alone but paired perfectly with the coffee. My husband was hit with the caffeine almost immediately and wanted 4 more coffees 10/10

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    Subhi K.

    We came here late and it was one of only places it was open. We had apricot danish, cream cheese danish and had something with cheese and spinach. It was delicious. Service was very friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very cozy ambiance outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had a very good experience

    Debbie W.

    We visited before we left town and came right when they opened. A young woman greeted us and was very nice and helpful. She asked if we wanted our pastry heated. I said yes. And I ordered a vanilla latte along with it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]To my surprise they had an alleyway seating area that was decorated and lit up. It was soo beautiful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We enjoyed our breakfast. (Actually we ate it so fast because it was so good.) and just enjoyed the outdoor seating space before heading out. Would highly recommend. Great service, great food, and great photo spot!

    Seating area beautifully decorated
    Anastacia M.

    This bakery is open late and what a find! After winery hopping we really needed some strong coffee and pastries and they were great! They have delicious lattes, mochas and cappuccinos and they even have Turkish coffee! We had a delightful Danish style cheesecake dessert and it was amazing. No trip to Solvang is complete without a tub of Danish cookies and those were delicious too! The cashiers work quickly so even if there's a line it moves fast.

    Cakes and cannolis
    Tiffany L.

    ** Visited on Friday 11/29/2024 around noon time Decided to stop by this cute little bakery cafe after eating at Copenhagen Sausage Garden. Mind you, it's quite pricey here - especially for the ice cream and average drinks- but considering it's a tourist town, I'm not surprise at the prices. I've visited this specific bakery cafe twice, and the service is sort of spotty, but aren't all places? My first visit was a little awkward, but the second visit was much more welcoming. I highly recommend their cheesecake slices! We've tried their oreo cheesecake and their regular cheesecake, and personally, I prefer the oreo cheesecake. The danishes and other pastries are pretty tasty as well, however there's plenty of other bakeries around town that are slightly cheaper and just as good. I'd say give this spot a try if you want to avoid huge and long lines, but just be aware that this bakery cafe is on the pricier side.

    Cinnamon twist
    Linh Y.

    I was checking out Esko's Solvang Bazaar Gifts & Souvenirs and as I was getting ready to leave, I saw Cafe Esko next door. They may be owned by the same people since they both have Esko in their biz names. I was so excited to see a cinnamon twist behind the glass. They look similar to the ones sold at Klatch Coffee. I had to come in here and get one of them LOL. It's a very small cafe. Upon entry, I was not greeted even though I was one of the two people in the shop at the time. More people entered and they were attended to before me which I found slightly uncalled for. Finally, I made eye contact with one of the young gentleman behind the counter. I asked for one cinnamon twist and they appeared to not hear me or something because I had to repeat it twice. Wow, I was flabbergasted to see the price was $7.50 per cinnamon twist. I thought Klatch Coffee's $3.50 per cinnamon twist was a bit high. Then again, I am in Solvang... what do I do? Nothing, just bite the bullet and buy it LOL. And that's what I did. It was very good... flaky and sweet. It tasted exactly like the Klatch Coffee's cinnamon twist. I would have given them a 4 stars, but the service was lacking a bit, hence, 3 stars. Will I be back here next time I'm in Solvang? I don't know... maybe not. I'll just wait until I get home to get my cinnamon twist.

    Cheese danish is expensive, but tastes delicious.
    PatrickJ T.

    First spotted Cafe Esko in Solvang on Christmas Eve. They had such a long line that I really wanted to give them a try. Long lines usually mean that a place is very good so I knew that I had to see for myself. Unfortunately, Wifey and I did not have the time that evening to wait so long. Christmas evening the next day found ourselves back in Solvang. This time we waited along with some of our relatives. Stood in that line for a little over an hour. Cafe Esko is one of many bakeries located in Solvang the Danish Capital of America. On Christmas Day, Cafe Esko was the only bakery in town that was open. Cafe Esko is more than a bakery. They also sell many coffees and other drinks plus ice cream too. I have a feeling that long lines are not common at Cafe Esko. We passed by the day after Christmas, and there were no customers present. So they were very smart to be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Hardly any competition. So what did I think of this little bakery? Well, the service was friendly. The pastries were expensive, but I expected it to be since we are in a very touristy town. I tried the Cinnamon Bowl that my nieces got. It wasn't bad. For $9.99, though I'd pass on buying it in the future. The Cheese Danish that I bought was very good. Expensive but yummyrific! Don't know if I'll ever be back at Cafe Esko. If we ever return to Solvang for Christmas, then maybe we'd stand in that long line again. Otherwise, not very likely. There are too many other nice bakeries in town to patronize.

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    Good Seed Coffee Boutique

    Good Seed Coffee Boutique

    4.6
    (724 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Mason was our barista, and he was absolutely amazing! super friendly, welcoming, and attentive! The…read morewhole place has such a nice, chill, laid-back atmosphere, which makes it perfect for relaxing and enjoying your drink. I also really appreciated that they have a wheelchair-accessible ramp. There are no TVs, which honestly adds to the peaceful vibe and makes it feel like a place where you can just slow down, enjoy your coffee, and be present. We ordered a lemonade and a vanilla latte, and both were amazing! The vanilla latte was especially delicious. Great drinks, great service, and such a relaxing atmosphere. We really enjoyed our experience and would definitely come back!

    i usually come here when i'm looking for coffee in solvang! it's solid with great service. the…read moreowner seems to be a one man army a lot of the time, which i respect a lot! the space itself is super cute and i'd do work here if i needed to. the most recent time i went, i got the velhrona ganache iced latte with oat milk and it was... just okay sadly. i looked through reviews and people are pretty mixed on its flavoring- to me, it tasted like hershey's cocoa powder and nothing more. it was interesting that i was getting little clumps of cocoa powder in my drink? i also couldn't really taste the espresso in the drink at all. perhaps it just wasn't for me.. also not sure if things have changed, because i remember asking if there are more shots with size increases. i was told there were not, so i got the smallest size available for iced drinks. if i came again, i'd just play it safe with an iced americano or iced vanilla latte or something :p

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    Paula's Pancake House

    Paula's Pancake House

    4.1
    (3.6k reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    On the staff's recommendation at our hotel, we decided to give this brunch spot a shot, and I'm so…read moreglad we did! The check-in process was a breeze; we simply shared our party size and dining preferences. Before we knew it, we were seated in about 15 to 20 minutes. Now, let me tell you about the atmosphere. Inside, it was quite lively and a bit loud, so we opted for a charming outdoor seating area that felt much more relaxed. I couldn't help but notice how the staff, dressed in traditional Danish attire, radiated warmth and friendliness while being impressively efficient. For my meal, I went with a Danish pancake accompanied by Danish-style sausage--absolutely divine! I also swapped my eggs for hashbrowns, and wow, these have to be the best hashbrowns I've had in years. My child chose a waffle topped with fluffy whipped cream and a glass of orange juice, which she raved about, claiming it tasted like fresh-squeezed goodness. The portions were more than generous, and the prices were surprisingly reasonable. All in all, it was a delightful brunch experience that I'd gladly recommend!

    Always an exceptional breakfast at Paula's. We are a large group (9) so we always have a long wait,…read moreespecially since we only go on Sunday mornings. The staff is very accommodating and gets us in as quickly as possible. It should be noted that at particularly busy times they will stop taking names for parties for an hour to an hour and a half until they get caught up. The staff members are engaging and efficient. It's difficult to recommend a specific dish because everything is good. On this particular occasion, the eggs in my eggs Benedict were over poached, but honestly out of a half dozen breakfasts, this is the only hiccup I've ever experienced. The buttermilk pancakes are very good, but if you've never tried them before, I recommend giving the Danish pancakes, a try; they're very flavorful. You can add fruit to them, typically cinnamon apples are enjoyed by my family, but you can also have them just with butter and syrup.

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