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    Chit-Chat Cafe

    3.7 (326 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    CHIT-CHAT CAFE ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Jacqueline S.

    Great place to relax and enjoy Pacifica. Hot /cold coffees, lattes, sandwiches, soup, treats, bagels. Foggy weather, crashing ocean waves, access to beach. This coffee shop is great, friendly people, WiFi, several tables, chairs, reading 'nook' bench. Big windows. Live music on many weekends! Stop by and enjoy,...start your day right. Hint: there is another Chit-Chat at the pier - a couple miles south.

    Chris R.

    Nice day. Nice coast. Nice coffee! Chit Chat Pacifica on Manor Drive is always a win! Large picture window LA to enjoy the coastal view from the inside.bench and tables to enjoy the view from the outside. Steps away from the coastal bluffs directly across the street! Coffee and food here is good. Beer and wine available too. Music on the weekends for a chill vibe. Great people working here for excellent service. CLEAN BATHROOM! Free Internet. Easy free parking. Chit Chat Cafe Pacifica is a WIN!

    Iskra M.

    I really enjoy spending time here. The owners are super kind and chill. They play awesome music. The place is filled with Patina and I love that. The vibe is giving 90's coastal chill. There's something really special here so don't expect Starbucks vibes or rules. The mocha is delicious, the earl grey tea was great! I'll definitely be back because nothing beats working with a view of the ocean. They have good options that I have yet to try but something always smells good while I'm here.

    Cafe Mocha and a ham and cheese croissant with tomato. And table service. Noice!
    Wolf H.

    The new ownership continues to raise the game. (See new picture). Nice new food options, upgrades to the interior, and now I got table service. Barrista Tyler was killin' it.

    Yummy late
    Tara B.

    What a cute spot! Stoped here this afternoon and it was great! Great service, such an amazing white mocha we had to get a second one! We also shared a burger and a hot dog! Basic but so good. You go in and order then go give the guy outside bbq'n your ticket! Couple minutes and they call your name! They only gave this cute counter seating! Loved it !super rustic vice as it's located at the beginning of the pier!! Best part was the service and fun vibes inside

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    Desiny C.

    Such a cute place to hang out! nice and quiet, with a great view of the ocean from the windows. I've come here both alone and with a friend, and each time I've had an amazing experience. You can really tell the locals love it here. The food was excellent. The sandwich I ordered was on focaccia bread with jalapeños and cheese, and it was super flavorful and delicious. The staff were also extremely friendly and made me feel very welcome, especially on my first visit. I will say the prices are a bit on the higher side, which makes it harder for me as a student to come here often. However, if you're looking for a place to relax with an amazing view, it's definitely worth it. The study potential here is great, there's a good amount of outlets along the outer rim of the building near the walls, very comfortable seating, and reliable Wi-Fi. Overall, I've had a great experience all three times I've visited!

    Calvin T.

    Chit-Chat Cafe is located next to Sharp Park Beach in Pacifica. I decided to stop by for a quick snack. Fairly short review incoming. I got myself the lox bagel sandwich ($10.50). I decided to run with the everything bagel. There was nothing to complain about the bagel sandwich. The bagel was a bit stale, but the lox was great and the lettuce quality was fresh. I'm docking a star off for the pricing being off. The lox bagel is listed on the menu as $9.25, but I paid $10.50 for it. It was a shame because I had exact change in cash for two items, but had to drop one of those items because of the pricing inaccuracy. The line situation may be a little cramped for some since the entrance is so close to the register. Some seating available. They also sell merch and postcards here.

    Indoor seating area
    Bjorn t.

    If you're looking for a cute, cozy spot to work that's got an ocean view (or dense fog depending on the time of day, lol), look no further. Lovely service, weekend live music, poetry and other programming, and last but not least-- good coffee. There's a yoga spot right next door, so depending on the time of day there might be a rush, but otherwise, def a great place if you're in the Pacifica area and want to switch things up from Soul Grind.

    Wanugee N.

    Chit-Chat cafe has a real neighborhood vibe that sort of mimics the laid back vibe of Pacifica, where you don't mind wearing a jacket every summer because the fog and wind reminds you that you are next to the Pacific Ocean. In fact, this casual cafe is right next to the ocean...you can walk across the street and be on a sand dune cliff above the rip tides. It has that funky old hippy-ish decor and feel, and some of the frequent occupants may have lived through the famous Summer of Love centered in SF in the 1960's. The friendly new owners, Ginger and Hubs, bought this business in late 2023 and it's other location too, also called Chit Chat ( except no hyphen in the Yelp listing) also located nearby in Pacifica. I met a client here and we talked and hung out for over an hour and a half. I ordered a latte, and also got a Turkey sammich which was delicious. They toasted the bread for me. I met Ginger, and overheard that she got tix to see George Clinton's Funkadelic and Parliament, which are not Scott McKenzie singing " San Francisco" in a 60's hippie folk ballad, but OG funk bands with heavy base, beats and Synths from the '70s you'd probably see at the Oakland Coliseum. Either way, it shows the OG vibe here, a bit frozen in time like the cold wind starts to freeze you outside if you're not used to it. It's not completely social security types, however. There were a couple of 30s Asians nearby talking business, and a couple of solos minding their own interests or laptops. Several tables and chairs to chillax and to do your thing here. Oh, they do have live music still, not sure days and times, but it has been a long tradition here that continues. The new owners may sing at their concert " We like the Funk, gotta have that Funk" but the Chit- Chat Cafe is chill and perfect for quiet Chit Chat near the Pacific Ocean.

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    Kira S.

    Just moved to the area and Chit Chat has become our go to spot! Great vibe, amazing coffee, and awesome service. Can't recommend more!

    Spinach Egg and Tomato Bagel you choose bagel flavor. Unless you're late!

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    Live music, good coffee and food, nice people, great view! You can find out who is playing and when on their website!

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    Kind people and great scenery. Lovely service and food. Highly recommend this and a stroll

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    Just got a delicious bagel with egg, ham and cheese from Chit Chat!!! Iced tea is delicious too !!!

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    Enjoyed the atmosphere and location. Great selection of coffee and baked goods. Walk along the shore and enjoy

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