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    Cafe Society

    3.7 (204 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 5:15 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Tomato spinach quiche with fresh cut fruit
    Dave K.

    Classic indie coffee house. The tomato spinach quiche with freshly cut fruit was 10/10. Texture and flavor were amazing. Perfect place to pause and recharge. Lots of cool art to see and a sign on the wall that says keep phone calls short or step outside please. One of the few places around HMB open for breakfast at 7 AM.

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    Sasha P.

    Visiting town, my husband and I were walking around on a Monday early afternoon to try to find a spot for a coffee and some lunch. We had grabbed a coffee from a place down the street and it was *horrible* so we kept looking for another place. Stumbled upon Cafe Society and it was exactly what we were looking for! Pretty spacious inside for what I expected - service was fast and friendly. They were decently busy and I felt that we did not have to wait for anything. I got the Roxy - avocado toast with turkey - and it was exactly what I wanted. Simple, easy, and fresh. We'd eaten so much rich food on our trip that I was hoping for a gentle meal and they delivered. My latte was HOT (my favorite) and delicious - almond milk and a little vanilla. My husband got the Caprese sandwich and loved every bite.

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    Crissy M.

    Just stumbled upon this little cafe while strolling in downtown Halfmoon Bay. Husband got drip coffee and I had the iced coffee. Simple but strong. Got the carrot cake too, moist, rich with a nice texture to it. Yummers! We came on a busy Sunday late afternoon, it was packed but the line moved pretty quickly and was able to find a seat right away. Outdoor seating also available. Live piano music added to the ambience which was really nice.

    Banana Bread
    Allie G.

    We visited Cafe Society on a Sunday (late) afternoon and found it pretty busy. The interior was on the smaller side, with lots of wall decor, including antique signage and old photographs. We placed our to-go order, and I chose the Caprese Sandwich and a slice of Banana Bread. My friends' coffee came out pretty quickly, but the food and pastries took a surprisingly long time. Service was also lukewarm, and the staff seemed a bit stressed by the volume of patrons. We ended up eating at the trailhead before our hike, and all the food was delicious! The basil, pesto, and fresh mozzarella in my sandwich went together perfectly, and I loved the warm ciabatta roll. My friends got the Ham & Brie Sandwich and the Roast Turkey & Swiss Sandwich, and both were great. The Roast Turkey especially had super thick cuts of meat, and was so filling. I loved the Banana Bread too (great texture, not too sweet) and my friend's Streusel was fantastic. Would definitely return to try more!

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    Emily R.

    Cozy, unique and delicious lattes. I went in here after a morning hike and got a mocha latte. The barista was very friendly and fast. The thing I enjoyed the most about this spot was the tributes to a local legend, Harpo Marx. It's clear that this coffee shop has a vibrant and loving community presence. It honestly feels like a place from the past, when coffee shops weren't about the gimmicks. The coffee is solid, the atmosphere is comfy and it's a very lovely place to stop for a moment.

    Gabrielle B.

    Cute cafe in the heart of the adorable downtown half moon bay. I stumbled in here for breakfast and loved the art and ambiance. They have a huge selection of pastries and baked goods, while the food menu is a bit more limited. There weren't many vegan/vegetarian options and they weren't able to modify the menu items so I got oatmeal which was just from a container and they added fresh fruit. They do however have a variety of coffee drinks and the dirty chai latte I had was amazing- more vanilla and spicy which I really enjoyed. I also liked that they had accessible seating options!

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    Line out the door during the Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival. Iced coffee was fairly standard. Self serve cream and sugar station.

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    Great little coffee shop with coffees and pastries. Lots of comfortable seating inside.

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    Good latte and friendly service -- I would come back again to drink coffee. Pastries looked good.

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    I was looking for a Kava beverage. It turns out, they do not have Kava. Seems like. A cute little cafe though!

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    Plenty of parking available in the massive parking lot, which is shared with a supermarket and…read moreother businesses. Make sure to place your order at the counter before seating yourself available tables and seats. The staff here was friendly, and the food was good. Prices were reasonable as well. Would highly recommend trying out their crêpes and other sweet items here.

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