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    Calypso Cafe

    4.3 (425 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    CALYPSO CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    A cater order
    Steve C.

    Great find!! Authentic Greek vibes Sat on the deck and watched the world go by... Will be back!!

    Desserts
    Amanda B.

    We love Calypso Cafe! They have the best breakfast, sandwiches, and desserts. Our go to sandwiches are the Coronado and the Grilled Tuna Melt. We love the cannolis and other sweet treats too. The owner is so sweet and they really have the best service. It's a great convenience shop/restaurant for the area and the ambiance is so clean and homey. We will definitely be back to Calypso's soon!

    Chocolate chip buttermilk pancakes

    Everything is very fresh, and homemade, and delicious. Even better than my ex-girlfriend used to make.

    Highly recommended!! Food and services were perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Back patio area
    Gretchen M.

    This is such an adorable, out-of-the way place to have great food and just sit and relax and enjoy good company and conversation! Had no idea this restaurant was even there. We'll definitely go back again in the future!

    Victor G.

    My God I haven't had fish tacos this good in 30 years, when my father and I used to get up at 5:00 in the morning head to Ensenada and have fresh caught fish tacos brings back great memories and now I'm having them here close to home, on Tuesdays they're $2 each great service great food, and no these ain't your everyday tiny little tacos these are large size, we're so lucky they're just in our backyard

    Paella
    Sheila C.

    I have been trying to try this place for about 2 years and finally made it! Always had time to go on a Sunday, but they are closed. Very friendly staff, beautiful view and great food. We went Saturday midmorning and they were making fresh paella, which was filled with many types of seafood and sausages. We could maybe finish half the portion, the rest we took for a late afternoon snack. The breakfast burrito was very good, I wanted it to be a bit bigger. On burrito size, it was on the smaller side, but delicious. The gyros plate was great too, needed a bit more tzatziki, but we could have asked for more. Great dock and dine place in the south bay!

    Calypso outside patio.
    Jo-l U.

    Stopped by Calypso for a quick lunch and was pleasantly surprised. The Mediterranean food was excellent, the hamburger was great, and the sandwiches were delicious as well. The staff was friendly, attentive, and very kid-friendly. Highly recommend!

    Patio view is the best
    Christy D.

    Always delicious! The kind of place you want to gate keep! Breakfast is our favorite time to go!

    All that glitter ain't gold
    W C.

    everything is good. beautiful day. beautiful bay. delicious food. everything is good. beautiful day. beautiful bay. delicious food. everything is good. beautiful day. beautiful bay. delicious food.

    The bakery counter

    We were camping at Silver Strand State Beach and decided to go out to breakfast the day we were leaving. The Calypso was literally across the road from the campground. They have Fantastic food. Really nice employees. Definitely worth going to.

    Steak, rice, and grilled vegetables
    Simon T.

    This is a small mom and pop's eatery that is tucked inside a large community, The Coronado Cays, California. The owner is a hands-on person. This place is a fusion restaurant between the mediterranean and the West, with a touch of Asian spices. The restaurant serves both permanent items on the menu and daily surprises of outstanding dishes.

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    Nice and simple spot in the marina. Had a good Mimosa and BLT on the patio.

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    Adorable, quaint, good food, friendly people and great coffee. A great find. Can't wait to go back.

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    Great little cafe, sandwiches, salads, macaroni and cheese, shrimp pasta, all healthy dishes with a view of the water here in Coronado

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    This is the first waterfront place we've experienced with great customer service! The food is great and the view is beautiful!

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    Nice out of place on water. Good food. Reasonable. Much better than Orange ave places. Quiet.

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    10 years ago

    Came here for brunch,it's also our first time. Really good vibe and very delicious food! You can taste the quality! Love it here!

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    9 years ago

    Fast service. Friendly staff. Great little place. Had the Greek omelette and it was delicious. Will definitely revisit.

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    11 years ago

    Hannah treats you like family and serves hearty, delicious meals made from scratch. If you are looking for something special this is it.

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    11 years ago

    Note: opens At 8:00 on Sunday. Despite frustration of arriving at 7:45 and having to wait, the food and service were great.

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    Yes it is, water bowl and all.

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