Cafe Single Fin: Great Concept, Average Plate Cafe Single Fin is one of those places where the experience starts before you even find the restaurant. I drove around the block several times looking for it. Turns out, the restaurant is tucked inside a surf and skateboard shop. Once I finally figured that out, I walked in and immediately knew this wasn't going to be your average Pensacola lunch. The cafe is basically the centerpiece of the shop, surrounded by some seriously interesting vibes. I was greeted by scream-o music, which eventually segued into coffeehouse music and then some lighter indie stuff. Quite the musical journey. I half expected the playlist to ask me to pick a lane. What drew me in was the menu. Clean, interesting and exactly the kind of thing that makes you think, OK, these people might be onto something. I went with the blackened mahi tacos with rice and beans. And this is where things got a little less interesting. The food was fresh. The presentation was nice. Unfortunately, the flavor never really showed up for work. The mahi was supposed to be blackened, but I'm not convinced the blackening seasoning actually made it from the kitchen to the plate. The beans were also undercooked and under-seasoned. Nothing was bad, exactly. It just lacked the punch that the menu had promised. And that's the frustrating part. There is clearly a cool concept here, and the menu has enough personality to make you expect something memorable. The plate just didn't deliver the same energy as the room. Maybe I'm simply outside the target demographic. There seemed to be a pretty strong twenty-something surf/skate crowd, and perhaps I'm just not fluent in the culinary dialect of that demographic yet. Interesting place. Interesting concept. Interesting vibes. Friendly/helpful staff. Pretty average food. read more

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I love this cafe! It is one of the coolest spots I have ever visited. Amazing coffee, delicious food with so many vegan options, plus a skate park, surf shop, and retail clothing all in one. My go-to is the vegan Costa wrap. It is 10 out of 10, packed with protein, the melted vegan cheese is actually good, the burrito is seared and crunchy, and the salsa is perfect. The vegan pastries and desserts are phenomenal as well. I highly recommend the s'mores cupcake or the banana bread. They also have tasty smoothies. The pumpkin spice latte with oat milk or a vanilla iced latte is also great. The staff is very friendly and personable, making it a great place to sit and get work done. With a skate park, surfboards, shoes, clothing, and other goodies for sale, there is so much to explore. I highly recommend checking it out! read more

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This is inside a skate/ surf shop. The outside does not look like a restaurant Inside has cute surf and skate decor and friendly staff. All vegan baked goods in the glass case. Some also gf. Did not try any Wide range of coffees. My golden milk was unsweetened which I appreciate. I'll ask if the chai is also. That would be great. Plain drip coffee was better than most! Not bitter and pretty strong Hawaiian/ Japanese breakfast with spam available We had a traditional plate with scrambled eggs and a plate of rip tide tacos with chorizo. Tacos were good. Scramble was as expected. read more

Cafe Single Fin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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Had lunch here and tried a few menu items. I liked the smoothies, avocado toast and tofu scramble, the açaí bowl was ok but the açaí itself didn't have much flavor. The everything cookie and matcha cheesecake were really good. All the staff were super nice and accommodating, and I enjoyed the live music on Sunday. Will be back! read more

Cafe Single Fin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Super cool place with merchandise, good food, and a skate park inside. I love the acai bowl. Only down side was I ordered a couple things and got really expensive really fast. But very good! Great service!! read more

Cafe Single Fin - $50 lunch for salad açaí cupcake and latte, but sooo good - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Terrible. Very overstimulating environment/overrated. I ordered an iced vanilla latte, a green goddess juice and a red velvet cupcake. The cupcake itself lacked flavor, but the icing was good. The green goddess drink took 30 minutes. 30 minutes for a juice. It was $10 and tastes like watered down cucumber. There were no other flavors in the drink and I'm well versed with juices. Only positive note was the iced vanilla latte was flavorful. read more

Cafe Single Fin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Dog friendly!! And bottomless mimosas! Super impressed with this rad cappuccino and all day breakfast spot. A character filled coffee shop that has free wifi for remote work and expanded from an indoor skate park/surf shop. I ordered the Ala Moana Acai but my partner's Steak n Egg melt was too good looking not to steal a few bites. Smoothies, vegan/gluten free options, and a delicious pastry bar! The employees really take pride in the food they're serving. We came in right as they opened on a Sunday so it was peaceful but I read they have live music events and I bet it can get crowded so come early! read more

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First time customer and I was immediately impressed. The atmosphere was incredible, the coffee was top tier and the food was delicious. Shout out to River, for provided amazing service. Highly recommend, you won't be disappointed Plus there's a skate park. read more

The food was actually amazing. We got the shrimp taco, the radical steak sandwich, and a side of jackfruit so I can finally taste it and it was delicious . The inside is decorated with surfboards and art everywhere. Will definitely head back. read more

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Came to visit my hometown recently over the summer. I had a bunch of restaurants planned out, but then I came upon an impromptu breakfast with some bros of mine, and I was searching for Best Breakfast in Pensacola. Well this place started popping up, and it looked pretty good, so we came here. Ambiance was really fun. It's inside of a big building that also doubles as a skate park in the back? I definitely think that's what was going on. There was skater and surfer stuff all over the walls and tables. It was a really nice, chill place. It was a counter service restaurant, so we browsed menus, went up to order, and the folks at the counter were nice enough. I got the Costa Wrap, which was a big ol' burrito with a bunch of stuff in it. And it was a solid burrito. Yummy ingredients, a crispy tortilla was a good pressing. Just nice. Overall, this was a really good spot with a pretty varied menu. We had a good time and got to sit and chat for a good part of the morning. I would definitely come back. I left a lot on the menu that I need to try. read more

Service was not good, waited forever for a single omelette. And wait staff was a little pushy

I CANNOT recommend this place enough if you are on a plant-based diet! I try to get plant-based meals as often as possible, and they have SO. MANY OPTIONS. The vibes are so surfy with lots of portraits on the walls. And the people were so nice. The FOH worker was super friendly and attentive. EAT HERE!! read more

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Was in Pcola for work from May to September, this place is consistently good! Food and staff are amazing! The smoothies are very good as well! Kuya and the rest of the staff made it a memorable summer! Ty! Also have to mention Jayden, she was my surf instructor! She was great with communication and helping me learn as much as possible with our time! Hope to see you guys in the future! read more

This place is AWESOME! Cool spot to eat and also shop while you are waiting! Food was lights out! Nice buzz to the place with cool music and art work in the walls. read more

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I tried one of their baked goods and the vegan costa wrap. The pastry was good and everything was dairy free. It wasn't overly sweet. The wrap was okay taste wise and filling. Staff and service was friendly/ good. It's a nice restaurant. Seems like a store from the outside. I'd definitely go back and try something else. read more

Pros: great ambience, nice people, live music Cons: food wasn't worth the price. $22 for 1 person will get you a small "mid" wrap and a coffee? Meh. If you're visiting like I am, Taqueria El Asador was delicious, authentic cuisine. 2 people for $26. Larger, delicious portions with a drink. You won't regret it I'm sure they have other great options, but this was a one stop and shop review. read more

New to the area and trying out some local spots. We came here for a quick breakfast and they did not disappoint! This place is a skate/surf shop, cafe and skatepark all rolled into one. It's a fast casual setting so you order and they bring your food to your table. I went with the Swell Wrap (eggs, bacon, cheese and side of salsa) and my wife had the Dawn Patrol, which was a croissant breakfast sandwich. Both were perfect and large enough to fill us up and start our day off right. My sister in-law had the vegan Costa Wrap and said it was also very good. The person that took our order offered us the 'fancy water' which had cucumber - a friendly gesture and it was refreshing! Great place to get some vegan or non-vegan breakfast and very chill atmosphere. Definitely check this place out if you get a chance! read more

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Food is great, service was very poor. We order and paid for our food then sat in the outside seating, apparently they thought we left and throughout our order so they had to remake it and were extremely rude about it. Very unwelcoming atmosphere especially from the cook in the kitchen. read more

This place serves dependable comfort food. The portions are generous, and the presentation is simple but neat. Drinks were prepared well. The only minor issue was the noise level, as it got quite lively. Still, it is worth a visit if you are in the area. read more

So many vegetarian and vegan options! It's hard to find a place that cares this much about plant-based dishes

The food is great but the wait is a negative 10 star rating. Every time we come here, crowded or not the food takes FOREVER!!!! So it's good but be prepared to just and wait forever. read more

I really liked this place! It felt very unique with the surf shop vibes, but the food was about as good as I hoped it would be. What lured me in was their acai bowl selection. This is always a siren song for me when I travel because you're guaranteed to get some fresh fruit, fiber and other healthy goodies that I've likely been slacking on at the airport or the night before. Their acai bowl was good, although I have to say it needed a drizzle or two of honey to put it over the top. It was well presented and bigger than I thought. I also got a side of avocado toast which was good, but the bread wasn't the most inspiring. It was sort of just standard, grade school kind of white bread as far as I could tell. Their coffee was French Press style according to the menu, and that always has a robust and richness that I can appreciate. I had a huge coffee and was rolling that whole day. Fun, local spot that you won't find easily replicated anywhere else and I would recommend checking it out! read more

This is my 2nd time here in a month, and I don't eat out often. Their food is delicious, and perfect serving sizes! The ambiance is super chill, the artwork is great, the merch fabulous!! I love it@ read more

Duuuuuude.. Shelby made the BEST cappuccino I've had in suuuch a long time.. I'm talking YEARS.. I also got the backyard (?) as a burrito which was so delicious !! They made it PERFECTLY! Nod was also a notable member of the team- very warm and welcoming. Y'all made my morning today. Thank you! read more

Can I say tons of yummy vegan options? What a find for our quick overnight stay in Pensacola, FL. I had the vegan burrito minus the vegan cheese because I'm not a fan of vegan cheese and a small almond milk latte. Yum and I'm full. Highly recommend this place for vegans and carnivores alike. Boyfriend had their tacos. He got an order of three and is comfortably full. He ordered a large French press and is still sipping on his coffee. We highly recommend. If it was closer to our beach condo we would be here daily. Just love the atmosphere and vibe. Seems to be popular among locals which is a good sign, too. Thank you fellow yelpers for your excellent reviews which is why we chose this spot. I promise you will love it too! read more

Cafe Single Fin - Vegan breakfast burrito- minus the cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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Great coffees, smoothies, açaí bowls, and fish tacos. Cool vibes and good music. I go whenever possible. Caveat: the vegan baked goods are waaayyyy overpriced. read more

Amazing WiFi and delicious food. I could spend all day here if there was a couch hahaha. We had the starfish bowl which was delicious and a cheese quesadilla which was large enough to share. read more

Cafe Single Fin - Starfish - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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Food was solid! Got an açaí bowl and the costa wrap. Vibes were good as well and they have a water bottle refilling station that was a nice touch! read more

This shop is cool however the food was very very bland and expensive for the small portion they offered. I ordered the açaí bowl and the man working the register asked me if I was sure I wanted to order the larger size it's super filling? I said yes and when it came out my husband and I tried not to laugh because it was so small, sadly no flavor as well, the açaí was frozen. We also ordered the breakfast bowl, another small portion for the price. This was our second time visiting here to try and give it a second chance but both times the food was mid and expensive. read more

Holy cow, we were planning on going to the spooky pizza place, but got there too early and we're on a tight schedule. Asked a local comic book store owner and he suggested this place in Water Boys. I was skeptical, but my partner thought we should try it. Oh my god, it is amazing. Little pricey, but way worth it. Cafe drinks, amazing food, great ambiance, and fantastic service. I had a mahi burrito and it was hands down the single best fish taco/burrito I've ever eaten. Partner had the classic grilled cheese with bacon and loved it. We also snagged some peanut butter cookies for the road and they look really sweet. Also, the disposable straws aren't made of paper and really withstand a cold drink. I could keep going on, but we're just passing through. If you think the skate park sounds like it would be a downside, supper on a Thursday was rather peaceful. read more

Good food coffee and even better ambiance. Great place to have a meal and kick back with a book or laptop

Food is great! Kinda pricey but worth it; staff can be unhelpful? But ask all the questions, don't expect suggestions if you've never been. Great array of food options that are super healthy read more

I am allergic to dairy and and gluten and that was no problem and the food was still delicious! The coffee was great and they had a live musician playing soft Sunday tunes, great vibe. read more

Love this concept , skate park, cafe with yummy coffee and food . Skate store We need one of these in FWB! read more

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I searched Açaí bowl on Yelp and found this place! Wasn't disappointed at all. I enjoyed this one with peanutbutter and bananas. My kids got a smaller fruit one. We all finished it! Coffee was good too. Kids thought skate park inside was fun to look at! We also loved the mural in women's restroom! read more

Cafe Single Fin - Acai Bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Had the tofu scramble and avocado toast. Very good and flavorful. Service was great. Will be back soon read more

Cafe Single Fin - Avocado toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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This is a great spot in Pensacola to grab a nice assortment of beach food! They have lots of vegetarian and vegan options as well. The atmosphere is relaxed and the restaurant is co-located with a surfer/skate store. The staff is super friendly and they helped me figure out what to eat. The food has been great every time I go and I recommend the tofu scramble or french toast! read more

Cafe Single Fin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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Dude...dude...dude. I am stoked. The food at CSF is sick. The chefs are rippers. We had mahi tacos, chicken wrap, black bean dip, and guacamole....fresh fresh fresh. The servers were friendly and helpful to everyone in the place. read more

Good food, prices and service! Had egg whites and great coffee. Healthier food than the usual.

The food here was delicious!!! Don't let the fact that it's in in a surf shop fool you. We ordered smoothies, a juice, coffee, açaí bowl, quesadilla and breakfast tacos (2). The breakfast tacos are pretty full so unless you are famished or sharing I'd recommend ordering 2 . Quick and friendly service, cool environment and great fresh food. Highly recommend! read more