Cafe Metropole is a great breakfast spot with friendly service, good food, and a very clean space. We arrived right at 9am when they opened and were welcomed warmly, which always sets a good tone. We ordered the Catalina avocado toast and the chorizo burrito, and both were delicious, solid 9/10. Fresh, flavorful, and filling. You can tell care goes into the food. The only downside was that their fresh cold-pressed juices weren't ready yet when we were there. I personally don't love smoothies (they often feel like mostly blended ice with fewer veggie benefits), and the green smoothie on the menu wasn't really what I was looking for, so that was a bit disappointing. They only serve regular black coffee, but the lady working there was super helpful and recommended going next door to Catalina Cookie Company if we wanted lattes, which we appreciated. Overall, a great spot for breakfast with excellent service and quality food. Would definitely come back! read more

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It was amazing I would definitely go back. The service was great and the food was filling and good. read more

Cafe Metropole - It was my first time here the food was good and super filling. The service was great! I would definitely go back!! - Sandwiches Near Me - Avalon, California

Not really a good selection of items and the simplest cup of black coffee was treated like an extreme task. It is just a small walk up to order and hardly a line but my experience made we go back to getting coffee at another location. read more

Cafe Metropole - Sandwiches Near Me - Avalon, California

Terrible acai bowls. They were watery and soupy, spilling over the sides of the bowl like soup would. VERY rude staff person. Avoid at all costs. read more

This breakfast smoothie restaurant stands out on Catalina Island. It's bright, health-conscious and accommodating cafe. In my 3-day trip to Catalina, I almost visited this cafe every day. The avocado toast, smoothie every thing was fresh and delightful. Ideal place for breakfast, lunch or quick healthy snack on the island read more

Cafe Metropole - Avocado Toast & Green-Machine Smoothie Bowl - Sandwiches Near Me - Avalon, California

My husband and I went here for lunch. Cost us about $50 for all the food below and then a Diet Coke can. Food was good but nothing special. My husband said the Italian sandwich had mild flavoring. I liked the chicken pesto! It took us about 30 minutes to get our food. There is limited seating inside the cafe but plenty outside on the patio. read more

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I came here for a late breakfast because I had heard good things about this place. I decided to try the spicy avocado toast and my husband ordered a breakfast burrito. We waited less than 10 minutes for our order. Luckily, this cafe is located inside the Metropole Marketplace so there's several tables right outside of the cafe. There's also one table inside the cafe but it only seats a party of 2. Honestly, the avocado toast looked pretty basic. And although it's advertised as the "spicy avocado toast," it really wasn't all that spicy because there wasn't a lot of sriracha put on top. I wish the bread had been toasted with some butter. I also wish the avocado had been seasoned with something because it tasted pretty bland. My husband was happy with his burrito, but nothing that was extraordinary or memorable. I'd probably go back if it was a last resort place to eat. read more

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So glad I finally tried Cafe Metropole! What a great find! Fresh, tasty, healthy sandwiches and salads! I highly recommend the turkey avocado sandwich, my husband had the BLT, looked great! Also the potato salad was very tasty. I will be back next time! Oh, the staff is also very friendly! read more

Cafe Metropole - Turkey Avocado Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Avalon, California

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I had 1/2 a cubano sandwich & half of a chicken, avocado and bacon. Both were incredibly tasty and full of fresh flavors! I also had their side salad which was great. They have a table or two inside, but mostly outside seating is available. The courtyard was really pleasant and there was live music playing nearby. Service was fine. Good menu size & great spot for lunch on the island. read more

Cafe Metropole - Cubano - Sandwiches Near Me - Avalon, California

This was my favorite breakfast spot in Avalon out of the two I went to! I loved how many acai bowl and avocado toast options they had, but you could also get classic drinks as well as other baked goods. I ordered the açaí bowl with the açaí base and thought it was very good overall. There was a lot of fruit, and the base was very tasty. I would've preferred the base to be a little thicker like typical bowls, as this one was more of a smoothie base, but still great overall! I'll have to come back and try the avocado toast options next trip! read more

Cafe Metropole - Sandwiches Near Me - Avalon, California

Cute spot. Smoothies and breakfast on our first day. Everything was good and we stopped in for smoothies several times.

The food was nothing special if not worse. The sandwich i got was the Italian. It was like a sandwich from 7/11 Nothing special. I didn't like tue service at all Took them 25 min to make the food when it was not busy. The worst part is that they do not offer water You have to purchase it. I can go on and on but simply put DO NOT RECCOMEND! read more

A great spot for a casual lunch. They offer a wide variety of sandwiches to choose from. The tuna melt also can with a side of salad. The café is clean and visually appealing with limited indoor seating and ample outdoor seating to enjoy the atmosphere. Orders are prepared quickly, typically ready within 10 minutes. read more

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Very small place with outdoor seating which helps. The food was good and there seemed to be some quality to it. I got a Cubano sandwich with sweet potato fries that cost an extra $3.50 at the time of this review. A little steep if you ask me. The Cubano was good, not great. Sweet potato fries were crispy and delicious. My wife got the avocado turkey sandwich. That thing was huge and fresh. Felt healthy. Service was friendly and the wait wasn't too bad considering they were busy. The one draw back other than the prices was no iced coffee options. Had to wait for coffee next door for over 30 minutes. Not a great setup during peak business hours. read more

Cafe Metropole - Cubano sandwich with sweet potato fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Avalon, California

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Cute cafe with a pretty broad offering! They have sandwiches, paninis, smoothines, and acai bowls to name a few. We came here for lunch one of the days we were on the Island. I was pretty hungry so I went with a turkey sandwich, and my mom who was less hungry got a smoothie. The sandwich was really big and did a good job of filling me up. They definitely didn't skimp on the turkey or avocado, which was great! I ended up swapping the bread for sourdough, which was a little stale, but not too stale that it ruined the sandwich. They had a few small tables inside and plenty of seating outdoors. They also had some market shelves with nicknacks like sunscreen, mugs, cookies, hats, among other things. Would've given this place 4 stars if it were on the mainland, but it's pretty unique for Catalina Island since most of the other restaurants are sit down. Probably the best option for a quick and healthier lunch bite. read more

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Why are there so many bees in this area? It's definitely a hazard. Other than that, it's really cute here! They have gluten-free avocado toast, which is fresh delicious and you can order several different ways. The juice is fresh and healthy too read more

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I was in Catalina Island, and I was looking for some healthy lunch options. After a quick yelp search, I came across this café and decided to check it out. As soon as I got there, I must say the ambience was beautiful and welcoming. They had an interesting menu with a bunch of vegan and vegetarian options. I got the veggie Panini with a side of salad. I did request for no cheese in my Panini because I wanted it to be a healthy version. They had both inside and outside seating , which was nice. My food came out relatively quick. The Panini was cooked to perfection and the portion size for the salad was pretty good. The salad was fresh and tasted great with vinaigrette dressing. The Panini itself was delicious. I did request for a side of hot sauce just to spice things up. The vegetables were cooked to perfection. Overall, I think this café was a great choice. They also had some interesting smoothies. I highly recommend this café if you're looking for interesting, healthy options or smoothies. read more

Cafe Metropole - Sandwiches Near Me - Avalon, California

Yes! Yes! Yes! Cafe Metropole did it right! Tuna melt was sooooooo good! Super fresh tuna, not fishy at all. I like the crunch of the grapes in the tuna. The munster cheese was the perfect pick! I ordered my sandwich on gluten free bread & it was delicious. Perfectly toasted. I could have eaten another one. Sandwich is served with side salad or you can upgrade to sweet potato fries. My husband liked the salad, he said the dressing was tangy but good. We both loved the sweet potatoe fries. Get ready to spend a pretty penny! Our total was $50 for 2 tuna melts & 2 drinks. Yikes! But I don't put a price on good food. The girl who took our order was super sweet. I felt very welcomed. It's a cute little corner cafe with indoor & outdoor seating. Super cute & clean. I can't wait to go back. read more

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Went here recently with my daughter. We ordered a chickpea sandwich, turkey and avocado sandwich, açaí berry smoothie, and strawberry banana smoothie. Everything was fresh and yummy. Would definitely come back here when we visit Catalina again. They have friendly employees and quick efficient service. read more

Cafe Metropole - Chickpea sandwich, turkey and avocado sandwich, açaí berry smoothie, and strawberry banana smoothie - Sandwiches Near Me - Avalon, California

Short staffed it seems like it but the food was great. We came two times. The first time was a lot more smooth sailing as the place wasn't as busy but the second time we went seemed a lot more chaotic. The lady who was food running looked pretty stressed and it just was all over the place with the ordering and getting our food. Chickpea Salad: 8/10. Light and refreshing. I love the amount of veggies that come with the sandwich with the little side salad. Veggie Pressed Sandwich: 6.5/10. Kind of lacking in flavor despite there being hummus but it was still a satisfying sandwich nonetheless. This place is a great option for a fairly quick dining option on the city of Avalon with a bunch of different menu options like acai bowls, juices, and sandwiches. read more

Cafe Metropole - Sandwiches Near Me - Avalon, California

Glad to stumble upon this place when visiting Catalina! We thoroughly enjoyed the BLAT sandwich and the tomato soup and corn chowder came out steamy hot. Food was great, they had a couple seats inside, and service was good. Would recommend coming here for a quick meal! read more

I just got the chocolate croissant for $5.5. The taste was pretty good and the service was very quick, they heated the croissant and they gave it to me right away. It wasn't too sweet which was perf. I just bought it and sat outside, I think a local brought their dog outside and it was a good vibe read more

Not a fan of the cashier handling cash then immediately making my food order without gloves or washing her hands **One more thing the açaí bowls $16 it's half the size of what you can get on the mainland! read more

Café Metropole was the perfect spot for a quick and tasty bite. You order at the counter and grab a seat outside--great for people-watching and soaking in the Catalina vibe, with shops and other food spots all around. The turkey avocado sandwich was fresh and delicious, and the sweet potato fries were crispy and packed with flavor. A great casual stop while exploring the island! read more

Cafe Metropole - Turkey avocado sandwich and sweet potato fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Avalon, California

While in Catalina Island, my family of four decided to stop here to get something to eat.. My review will be 100% honest.. My first impression was: cute little sandwich shop located on a cute island.. I feel that my experience wasn't too positive, the worker in the front lacked enthusiasm, her mood was really dry and it was almost as if we were bothering her for being there. We decided to eat there because of the lack of good restaurants on the island and the reviews seemed ok.. We ordered 4 BLTs and sweet potato fries, 2 smoothies, 1 beer and 1 boxed water.. this restaurant was WAY over priced!!!! One thing about me is that I will pay for good food and This was NOT it.. The bacon in the BLT was old, hard and cold. The sourdough bread was dry and maybe over toasted, The sweet potato fries, ehhhhh.... definitely not it. The smoothie was average, nothing spectacular.. My review was based on 1st: Customer Service and 2nd the Food quality. Both of these factors were below average. I do not think I will come back to this restaurant in the future, however, I do hope management takes a deeper look at their customer service and realizes the impact it has on their business. read more

I got the tuna out and a bag of chips. I skipped out on the drinks, but I am looking forward to come back and have some of their smoothies, cute café, very clean esthetic read more

One of the best breakfast burritos I've ever had. Everything is fresh, fast and clean. Will be back!!! And sweet potato fries were 10/10. read more

Cafe Metropole - Sandwiches Near Me - Avalon, California

Great food great courteous service cute place. The ambiance was very nice We even bought a coffe mug with a good saying. We had avo toast and frittata both very delicious and the red eye and the white mocha latte was great too read more

Their fresh pressed juices are delicious. Their breakfast options include pretty healthy dishes, with the fruit bowl being a memorable choice. I had the strawberry banana and the açaí berry and both were yummy. There might be quite a line in the morning, but they move fast. The location is ideal, with live music nearby the Hotel Metropol. read more

Busy little spot in Avalon and we are so glad we were given a tip to visit from a local resident. It was busy with a line but so worth the wait! You order at the counter and then you can go out and find a table in the outdoor patio. They have some great choices and we landed on their Savory Toast, both with over medium eggs. Served with two large pieces of sourdough toast, covered with smashed avocado that was lightly seasoned and covered with perfectly cooked eggs. My only suggestion was the addition of some greens! One of the other people in our party had ordered the Three Cheese pressed sandwich and I ended up taking some of his greens to add to my toast, which really topped it off. Price wise...a tad pricey but again, considering you are on an island, in a major tourist town, $27.50 for two orders was expected. Sorry no pictures...way too much going on! read more

Definitely healthy. Definitely sounds better than it actually tastes, but on the island it's a decent place for breakfast and lunch. I had the quinoa bowl while my beau had the avocado toast. We just thought it was a little pricey for the punch and the food wasn't as tasty as the menu. Plenty of seats outside, and they don't have much coffee so you can go near to the coffee hub and bring it back, which was cool of them. Good service, they are patient at the register but once you're seated and the food is brought to you they disappear. read more

The food and juice here is super fresh and really delicious. We enjoyed everything we ate and came here twice on our trip. You order at the register and they come and bring you your food when it's ready. Super cute seating on the inside but minimal so there's a lot more seating outside. Would definitely recommend for breakfast or lunch. read more

Cafe Metropole - Avocado toast, burrito, and ham panini - Sandwiches Near Me - Avalon, California

Fantastic breakfast! Tried their chorizo breakfast burrito and bacon sandwich. Both tastes delicious, come with red salsa. Salsa tasted great, even better with both items! Definitely must come and try! read more

A small counter ordering cafe in downtown Avalon with three 2-tops inside and a large patio. They have a large selection of salads, avocado toasts and sandwiches with gluten free bread available as well as many juices and coffees and a couple of wines. The service was very disorganized and is the reason for less than perfection here. My avocado toast on GF bread with over easy egg and chopped bacon was outstanding. I would definitely come again, even if they gave our order to someone else mistakenly before making it right. Just be prepared for less than stellar service. read more

Despite being extremely busy, they were efficient and friendly. The food was very good, with a diverse menu!

Cute cafe in the Metropole shopping center for a quick bite. The menu includes cold sandwiches, paninis, and pita sandwiches, soups and smoothies. They don't offer coffee, but there's a cookie and coffee shop behind it in the same plaza if you really want to get caffeinated. Service is friendly and food is good. I picked up a half sandwich & half soup combo with tuna panini and tomato bisque and it hit the spot. Gluten free bread is available for an additional fee. The storefront is pretty tight and they sell random merch like Catalina Island sweatshirts, mugs and popcorn. There are 3 small tables inside that can seat 2 guests each, but plenty of additional tables right outside for guests to dine at. Restrooms are located towards the back of the shops. read more

Cafe Metropole - Cafe interior - Sandwiches Near Me - Avalon, California

If you're desperate for an açaí bowl, I still wouldn't come here for one. They have 5 options on their menu but only 2 were available to order. The açaí base was watery and bland. Their granola topping was literal granola dust sprinkled on top and they couldn't even slice the berries correctly to insure the slices were separated. read more

Cute cafe with nice patio seating. Lots of options for lunch and breakfast. I ordered the Cubano hot toasted sandwich and it was delicious. They don't skimp on the pork and it's a thick piece of ham. read more

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I like that this place offers vegan options, but they had some problems getting it right. I ordered the vegan chickpea sandwich, and it came with cheese on it. :( The sandwich was good after I peeled the cheese off, but still it was a bummer. My husband ordered the burger "vegan style", which was specified on the menu, but it came on a brioche bun, which we doubted was actually vegan. My son had the açaí bowl without the honey, which was fine. We didn't feel like coming back here during our trip after this experience, but I'd probably return if we come back to Avalon, but we'd be more careful about requesting our food be actually vegan and to ask more questions. read more

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Decided to check this place out despite the reviews. But unfortunately, the reviews in regards to the service were spot on. They didn't have any of the ingredients for juices/smoothies with no recommendations for other options to substitute or even recommending another drink we could try. All she said was "we don't have that." She was dry, rude, with no apology in sight. We ended up leaving. Not worth the rudeness. read more