The juice ain't bad. The location is great. It's better for the proximity to Mazzettis. Very disappointed when I saw empty Safeway pastry shop clamshells behind the counter. Oh, and yes, I have been known to drive into the city just to get coffee at Blue Bottle. 3*** for an average coffee shop. read more

I don't know what they put in my delicious mocha, but I've been super jittery all day! I've passed by this place numerous times, but never stopped in. I had a mocha, which I said was delicious. I also had a marble pound cake that was super tasty. The staff and other patrons were really friendly. Cute little local spot! We'll be back soon! read more

This place is amazing. Less than 50 feet from the ocean. Excellent service, always available parking, and the best. Friday and Saturday live music. You can't ask for more. Place looks old though,maybe needs some remodeling but if you want to have a good time on Friday or Saturday evening...this is the place in Pacifica. (Is not a crazy dancing place , is just easy, relax, dinner place with a little bit of rebel in it. ). Highly recommend read more

Chit-Chat Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pacifica, California

We come here a lot. Great location. Nice local feel. Music on Sunday mornings. BUT we have started to experience bad service: we get the feeling we are a burden just for placing our order and our orders have regularly been messed up numerous times, with no apologies. Oh, and better not go when there's a line because they get stressed out and are even more unfriendly. Previous baristas were nice and attentive so we know it's possible. We are looking for a new cafe in the area. The coffee is also consistently very acidic, regardless of the type. I think it may be because they store it in plastic bins that build up residue but that's an uneducated guess. read more

There are two Chit Chat locations. One is right on the Pacifica Pier and is very small. This is the one in the photos. The other, is at the end of Manor Dr. right across from the ocean. The Manor location is much larger and comfortable. Best time for this place is mornings and in the evenings, when things are calm the sun is setting, and live music may be happening. Friday nites and Sunday mornings you can usually count on live music . The setting is great, with a big variety of coffees and drinks, and friendly folks at the counter. read more

Were I into coffee and hot chocolate, I would most likely be giving this more than 2 stars. But I had food and I'm basing this review on that experience. They should take the pulled pork off the menu. At about $6, it's not more than 2 stars. It could have easily come from a tub from Safeway. It was microwaved. I'm not so sure cold lettuce and tomato have a place on a pulled pork sandwich. There were no utincils with which to eat all the pork that fell off. I would not get this item again. Now, were I to go back, I'd have to inquire as to whether or not the nachos are made with cheese sauce or with melted shredded cheese. If the later, I'd give them a try. read more

Excellent bagel sandwich! I've never had creme cheese on a turkey avocado sandwich before - it was to die for. You also can't beat the view, casual band playing in the corner, chalk board menu, and friendly staff. It's a little piece of Berkeley in Pacifica. read more

Chit-Chat Cafe - The Best Bagel Sandwich I've Ever Had. :) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pacifica, California

I have gone to Chit-Chat cafe a couple times for a basic cup of Joe and to take care of paperwork while enjoying a decent ocean view. I cannot comment on their quality of specialty drinks, espresso service, or food, but in general their are much better places. The reason why I give the cafe two stars is for seating atmosphere, the ocean view, and the neighborhood: many of the small tables/chairs I have used are horribly lopsided and wobble making drinking a full cup of coffee dangerous to one's clothing and papers. Writing on these tables can be difficult because of the movement as well. While their is indeed an ocean view, you first have to look past an often trash-littered street and a deteriorating chain-link fence to see the ocean. By no means is it a gorgeous view. Finally, I do not recommend parking north of the cafe on Esplanade Ave (the street paralleling the ocean). The character of people walking down this street and going to and from the many apartment buildings is questionable. I would not feel safe leaving my car their long during the day, and I would not want to walk on the street after dark. Along with that, beach sand covers the road and with the heavy winds sandblasts your car. Park either on Manor Dr. or in the shopping mall parking lot at the corner of Palmetto and Manor. read more

My fave bagel is the lox. Location is best corner with ocean views. Free WiFi. Bands can be too loud. They serve almond and soy and cow milk. Although the pastries are purchased and not brought in....I order from them and pick up to avoid super long lines. Best thing is the games and books and all the laptop geeks drinking multiple flavors and brews of java, espresso, or beer and wine at night. And they have frequent flyer cards. Buy 9 get 10th free. There is another in the pier without seats. read more

Looks like you're guaranteed to have a great experience if you're white. Other than that, be prepared to get dirty looks from employees or feel uncomfortable if you're a minority. My sister was just here recently and wanted to order a sandwich but for some reason, this old white lady wanted to make her feel super uncomfortable by staring down at her the moment she walked in and ordered. My sister ended up ordering a drink and some plain food since this lady obviously is trying to make her feel uncomfortable and on top of that, this lady handed out an incorrect change(only $6) when my sis gave her a $50 bill for a drink and some food. Not sure what's wrong with this old lady, are you being plainly rude or blatantly racist? Because my sister also noticed that when she said 'thank you' to the lady, all she did was nod with a straight face. However, when a white guy left she suddenly was full of life saying, "Thank you! Have a great day!" Otherwise, we would never go back here. If you want to be treated fairly then I suggest you stay away from this place. read more

The Manor store is a great friendly place with a wonderful view. If you want to give some crap to phoney robotic barristas or canned muzak go to Star*ucks. No uniforms required here. The owners are promoting local music artists and some are damn good. It's a great place for whole families. I've never seen the help make a sandwich without gloves and they taste great. The help works hard (especially the girl on music nights) without a lot of shmooz so tip them well. Go there, talk amongst yourselves...you'll like it !! read more

I'll start off by saying the location is nice. Plenty of parking. Friendly, but not memorable service. But hey, we are talking about a coffee shop right, so service doesn't matter too much. Food average, coffee is coffee, and then there's is pete's coffee, so average I guess. It's cool having a place to be anti-social with my computer. Okay coffee experience. read more

Sweet little place right across from the water. Great sandwiches and drinks. When allowed they had a little music outside with distanced tables. I almost cried at being able to see live music! Staff is friendly and efficient! Can't wait to go back read more

This place is great! Not sure what all the other bad reviews are about, my service is always fast even though it's usually packed with people. These baristas also know how to steam almond milk and that is not easy! Most places burn it and you end up with nasty coffee that tastes like burned marshmallows. Food is excellent, too. Great place to have in Pacifica :) read more

My favorite place to get a white mocha as they use the powder from Ghiradelli chocolate.

Epitome of an artist corner cafe. With a Prague style sign hanging in the corner storefront, you will be greeted by a counter of baked goods and rock music. You know that it is family owned and operated just by the atmosphere, you'll feel open to ponder as you please, and the coffee is carefully prepared which makes it even more of a pleasure. They won't force you into awkward idle conversation or try to shove a bombarding smile on your face, you can simply enjoy! A refreshing approach at customer service. read more

I just adore this place! Chit Chat is a cozy, artsy, warm, charming spot to meet friends, enjoy a little "on your own" time, check out live music, and (best of all!) enjoy a wonderful warm or cold beverage. Personally, I never turn down their amazing coffee, and I typically enjoy a bagel with cream cheese and avocado with it. They also serve pastries and cookies, and they are pretty impossible to resist. Make a little Chit Chat time for yourself, and enjoy a getaway from the ordinary! read more

I love this little neighborhood cafe! This cute little Oceanside cafe is my favorite place to work. They have a selection of brewed coffees, teas, beer and wine. They also serve sandwiches, salads and pastries. There's lots of seating available, some in front of the window where you can watch the ocean and some in the back with comfy pillows. This is also a fun spot because they have live music on the weekend and a variety of board games. read more

The veggie sandwich is incredible! can't wait to come back and order another one! Next time I'll order two just for myself.. it's that good! On focaccia bread! read more

Stumbled upon this place by accident and loved it....very laid back,good food, live music & $3.50 mimosas.i wish we coud Have hung out there longer! read more

A double-shot americano is not supposed to be twice as watery as coffee. I was going to buy two more espresso shots to add to my beverage to it to make it an americano. Nobody in line, nothing going on and I'm greeted with "she'll be back in a minute" as the older asian woman pointed at the back door. Scew this, and left. read more

The four stars is for the up beat, fun atmosphere. Folks singing & dancing etc The local band kickin it. Coffee was pretty good. read more

The best parts: Location, parking, music The worse parts: The wait, the coffee I really wanted to love this place, I'll keep going there, but I'll skip the coffee. Perhaps I was very unlucky, and the staff were having an off day, but the latte's were just not very good. The live music is neat, the view is nice, and it's easy to get to with quick easy parking, even at busy times. read more

Today was my first time in as I had a business meeting scheduled here by my colleague who lives nearby. The barista was very friendly and she had a very warm, outgoing personality. The sandwich I had was very good and very reasonably priced. The location is great with an unobstructed view of the Pacific Ocean and street parking is plentiful. To round it off, the restroom was easily accessible and clean. All my boxes got checked off... I look forward to returning someday. read more

Great place to grab a cup, nurse it while you relax and peep the GORGEOUS VIEW or get some reading done. Never too crowded, but always filled with a nice mix of clientele. Students doing work, retirees catching up with their friends, working people grabbing a cup on break. I think this is a very relaxing cafe and it has a nice vibe. - wish it had a cleaner bathroom - staff is... lackadaisical on their best days ;) - food... umm... not their strong suit. Views and atmosphere make up for the above, imho. read more

My husband and I are "older coffee drinkers" We live in San Francisco and are tired of corporate coffee shops!!! The Chit-Chat Cafe has never let us down. The service and coffee has always been "top notch". Aly makes a cup of espresso that pleases my fussy husband!! They even have chess and checker boards, various other games and books to read if you would like!! It most certainly gets 5 stars from us!!! read more

Once a month I stop by to listen to a band the Chit-Chat showcases. As a member of the band is someone I've known for over 45 years, it gives me reason to stop by. I don't go there for the food, but as I'm a fan of pastrami sandwiches and the ones I've ordered (been there three times now) were done just right, it gives me reason to rate the Chit-Chat with high marks. I give five stars if (1) the food is better than palatable, (2) if the service I experience is what I expect and (3) if there are special considerations. Let's just say it's hard to ruin a simple pastrami sandwich (it wasn't), I think I've become a regular as my sandwich was made the way I like it and was presented with a smile. And finally, they have live entertainment. I usually get there by 7pm and leave around 9:30pm....always leave satisfied with the experience. read more

Charming little coffee spot where you have the best ocean view to watch the whales... they are nice and everything is good!

I used to love the Chit Chat cafe. I'm a professor and have for years recommended it to my colleagues and to my hundreds of Bay Area students. Only an hour after I posted a pic of the gorgeous view from outside the cafe, bragging to my FB friends about my favorite writing spot today, I overheard a conversation between an employee and an older customer where they complained loudly about customers buying only coffee and sticking around for long periods of time, never buying food..... like literally every single customer there was doing that moment. I can almost understand that (except this place is a COFFEE SHOP), but then they proceeded to discuss, equally loudly, how glad they are that the customers are never black because they would be accused of racism if they cut off a black person's WiFi. I packed up my things and visited the restroom before I left. There was blood on the restroom floor. I understand that this is normal, of course, and whispered to the (racist) barista of the situation and she rolled her eyes and shouted that I would have to "speak up" because she can't understand me, so I shouted back "There's blood on the floor in your bathroom. I put paper towels over it." and walked out. Um, not coming back and will ensure my colleagues and students do the same until she's gone. Left at 6:15 pm, Friday May 11, 2018. read more

This is a veteran owned business. I highly recommend it. It's overlooking the Pacifica Ocean and makes you feel right at home with its available board games and live music at particular times. The cafe was one of my first jobs as a barista after high school, it's was nice running a shop by myself. the owners Amy and Paul have been fantastic remodels, the quality of their coffee beens and recipes are unbeatable and they have trained the best baristas :) read more

Excellent combo of coffee shop and community gathering place. The weekends are when the place comes alive with music and live acts all day and Mimosa specials as well. Great views and right across from the beach. read more

This was a wonderful place to watch the sun go down! And the tea I had was pretty good too...but really how can you mess up tea??? The place seemed very inviting and there were a lot of people coming in and out for coffee and tea. My lovely Suhee and I shared a piece of apple pie...ok I let her have a small bite :) The sitting area has computers to surf the net and lots of books and board games if that is your thing. It was a very peaceful and relaxing experience!! read more

Not a swanky place but a great deal for the prices, with a lot of windows looking out towards the ocean. In season, a great place to see the whales hang out while sipping one of many coffee offerings (my favorite, the organic Peruvian, an "almost dark roast". Nice NY-style boiled then baked bagels, not like Noahs which are more like donut shaped pieces of bread. I'm a local and this is a regular hangout for me. Hope you like it too. There is another Chit-Chat Cafe at the entrance to the Pacifica pier, same owners. read more

Where else can you buy a million dollar view for the price of a cup of joe? Chit chat is where. This local coffee shop is a very cozy place to meet locals, take in the views, get some work done, or listen to live music on weekends. Food is solid. Staff is friendly. Love this place. read more

Coffee by the cup is served from pre-made carafes. It's flat tasting. The bathroom isn't always clean and one must use a key on a large stick to use it, which must be covered in bacteria. I prefer to give small businesses my patronage but in this case, Starbucks is a safer and tastier place. read more

It's a nice, casual cafe the overlooks the Pacific Ocean. My wife and I went there and had some sandwiches and coffee. I enjoyed the sandwiches as they were substantial, but not gargantuan. I'm not a coffee expert but I enjoyed my latte. I can definitely see myself coming back if I wanted to just hang out by the water with a cup of coffee or take advantage of their wifi and do a little internet browsing. It's too bad that this place is in the opposite direction of my daily commute or otherwise I would be stopping in and trying out their bagels in the morning. read more

Love chitchating at...ahem.... its a great cup o coffee. go on sunday to hear live music have a breakfast sandy and guess what...dollar mimosas with b fast sandy purchase on sundays. Love the smell of boozed up breath early in the morning! read more

Great variety of coffee, plenty of seating, quiet enough to concentrate if your are studying/working, plenty of parking, and a beautiful ocean view... I think these descriptions justify my 4 star rating. read more

I keep forgetting to write my reviews....DOH! Anyways, I've been coming to Chit-Chat Cafe for many years. The location is nice. I used to order a avocado with provolone cheese sandwich with a cappuccino all the time. Although I haven't been there in awhile, still when I go it's a nice atmosphere and the staff seem friendly and helpful. I like my coffee strong, and I now have to order my cappuccino's dry to make sure I'm getting more espresso than milk. Not that can be anywhere cafe though. What is also nice about this location is you can take a walk by the beach. Bravo! read more

Lousy service. I like the venue - the view of the ocean is nice and the atmosphere is nice. Food is ok. But man, they always hire the unfriendliest people to work here. This morning the guy taking our oder had a blank stare on his face the entire time, and did not engage us at all, to the point where I wasn't sure he was ready to write down what I wanted or if I was supposed to wait for him to ask. They seemed annoyed that we ordered breakfast sandwiches; I heard one of them say "Eggs, yay". And on our way out we said "thanks" and both of them just ignored us. I regret tipping them at all. This place could be pretty cool if the people they hired to work here were even a tiny bit friendly. read more