The View? 5 The Service? 4 The Food? 3 Let's be honest here - I needed a good digital nomad seat to complete some work, make some calls, and get outside. Cliff Hanger Cafe provided all of that. While not necessarily quiet due to the large crowds that gather to say OMG I'd never do something like that, that's crazy, as they watch paragliders soar along the cliffs and those waiting for their tandems. But come early enough, on a weekday, with meh weather? Still better than sitting in an office~! The food was less expensive than I thought it would be - reasonable actually for something that is pulled from a cooler and tossed onto a grill with little effort behind the makeshift kitchen. Orders are a bit hard to hear, but damnit - why did it have to be okay tasting?! I thought for sure it would be the worst - but a solid three out of five. Will I be back? Yep. Order food? Yep. Coffee? Nope. We could still use some work there. read more

Cliff Hanger Cafe - Coffee and a Croissant Sandwich Breakfast...add the view and breeze on a warm day - magico - Sandwiches Near Me - La Jolla, California

Arrived on a late Friday morning. This was a fluke stop. Generally the hubby is not the best on finding anything quickly off the road when traveling. I was again concerned that we were walking into another a dud and lo and behold the man outdid himself! This was not the experience I expected and I was so pleased with the Cliff Hanger Cafe! Not only was my food great, but the views and watching experience was out of this world. I had never seen or heard of a glider port and am so glad that I got to experience it (way to go hubby). While enjoying a beverage and sandwich, we were able to watch gliders starting/stopping and of course gliding. Amazing to see how it is done and the view from the cliff is poetic. Not to mention you are right next to Torrey Pines (WHAT). La Jolla in the distance, the vast ocean, a meal and watching gliders start and land, yep a very fulfilling morning! Only downside, port-a-potty's! But I would do it again for the experience! read more

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The sandwiches were underwhelming!! One, maybe two slices of meat, cheese, lettuce and toasted bread (I took off the tomato) That's it!!! Location was awesome and fun to watch the paragliders. read more

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It's was a gorgeous day with a light breeze and sun shining bright. Perfect to enjoy sitting on the patio while watching the paragliders. We planned to get a bite then head to the Birch Aquarium. Parking was easy even though the place was hoping. Ordering was quick and everyone was very friendly. You go to the cafe counter to order and pick up your food when your number is called. We ordered cheeseburgers and they were really good, perfectly cooked, well seasoned and served on a potato bun with ripe tomatoes and lettuce. Sooo good! I want to come back again soon. read more

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My husband and I stopped here for the views and a quick bite to eat while leaving La Jolla recently. It's located on the cliffs overlooking Torrey Pines Gliderport. Parking was a challenge - it's a dirt lot and things were packed on our mid-week visit. We both had chicken pesto sandwiches which were nothing special - the pesto was soaked through the bread, which the menu labeled as "rosemary bread" but appeared to be regular white bread. Service was fairly quick. It was extremely windy and yes, the ocean views were great. We didn't get to see much in terms of gliders. One woman was getting a paragliding lesson but wasn't at the point of actually taking off over the cliff, so honestly, not much to see. In summary, this is a super casual spot with nice views and so-so food. Oh and the only bathrooms available are porta-potties. read more

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Came on a Friday morning. The views are to die for! The large patio has plenty of high top seating plus benches with umbrellas, so it's easy to just sit back and take it all in. Didn't try the food (so I'm not sure about the quality or service) but grabbed a few beers and some chips and hung out until about noon. Super relaxing vibe overall. Was hoping to catch some hang gliders but no luck this time , but still a great spot to unwind! Saw a trainer testing out a sail, so I snapped a quick picture. read more

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Only had coffee but it was good and the server was very friendly. The most beautiful view possible of the coast, paragliders. Lots of outdoor seating plus dog friendly. Porta potas available. You can also take a hike down to the beach. The menu has a lot of choices so we will definitely come hungry ,!prices seem reasonable. read more

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Epic views, chill vibes, and a solidly socal cafe menu. It's the perfect spot for a meal after a hike down and walk along the beach.

Amazing vibes and good food definitely a nice way to start off the day and there's a dog and falconry experience for extra points!

What a beautiful way to spend an afternoon. Drinking a few beers & watching the many paragliders set up, glide and then land. This is literally right on the same field & right next to them. We got there early so walked right up. Our bartender was so nice and offered me to try a couple variety of beers on tap. So very nice. After our mid-day walk along Black Beach we came back and the line was long to order with only the same bartender. But, it was a nice day so we took our time and chilled. Didn't order food since we had a big breakfast but still this is the place to be for a beautiful day in Torrey Pines/La Jolla. read more

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Great views! Ordering the food was the easy part, picking up was cumbersome. The lady in charge of the pizza mumbled and it was hard to hear, when I finally went up she had an attitude that she's been calling my number, but it's hard to understand when her accent is heavy and the microphone is too close to her mouth (insert eye roll), otherwise the food itself was actually good. Pretty chill spot. read more

Perfect view! I love coming here for sunset. Best spot in San Diego (La Jolla) Cold beer! Chill Music! Friendly Service! read more

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First time coming here yesterday and the view alone is absolutely stunning. Such a cool spot to hang out by the coast/Gliderport or take a walk, and there's tons of outdoor seating for bigger groups. It's also dog friendly! The food, wasn't quite what I expected. I ordered the Chicken Pesto Sandwich, and it came out bland and dry, with very little pesto but a lot of lettuce. Just not the sandwich for me, which was a bummer. My friend's sandwich was made incorrectly, and because it involved an allergy, we had to have it remade -- the staff handled it kindly! If I were to come back, I would be open to trying something different on their menu! Quick note: no restrooms, only porta potties. read more

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This spot has *amazing* views of the water and nonstop paragliding--such a cool backdrop for lunch! I ordered the Chicken Acapulco sandwich and it was HUGE, super filling, and really flavorful. The only downside was the bees. They were everywhere the day we visited, and we ended up moving seats a few times because they kept swarming us. Not sure if that's normal, but it was definitely noticeable. Aside from that, watching the paragliders while enjoying a delicious lunch felt like "lunch and a show." On a perfect windy day, you really can't beat the views, the vibe, and the food! read more

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Nice view !!! Badly customer service ( Rude girl at the register) mostly sold out!!! Food is okay not bad... read more

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The good : amazing views and it's fun to watch the paragliding and the prices are reasonable . It's worth visiting for the views alone The bad: we came the Sunday during Labor Day so it may have been busier than usual but it took 50 minutes for us to get our food after waiting in line for 15 minutes to order. We ordered a salad and a sandwich. The people in line in front of us ordered pizza and got their food about 20 minutes before us. They only have port a potties . As we were leaving I did notice a portable sink to wash your hands which I wish I would have noticed before eating The food was just okay. I probably would have ranked it higher if we hadn't waited so long and was getting hangry after our Torrey Pines hike Parking - there is a giant parking lot and I got lucky finding a spot but you may have to park on the street . read more

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Excellent casual spot with epic views and vibes! I love this spot for a casual drink or two (there's even live music sometimes!) but for a number of reasons, not a meal or a longer hang. Pros: good, reasonably priced drinks and the views and vibes can't be beat. Cons: almost no gluten free food options (only some salads w modifications); the bathrooms (porta potties); and the wait for drinks and food can be *long*. Also worth noting is the dirt lot parking situation can be tricky if you have an especially low car. Overall highly recommend this spot for a drink and to watch the hang gliders and generally take in the views, but we typically don't linger here long in light of the food/drink slow moving line and the bathroom situation. read more

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The location is what makes this place great. It's nice to sit there and watch the paragliders practice, takeoff, and land. There's a beautiful view of the beach below. Service is ok. Ordered at the counter and was given a receipt with a number that they will call out when our food is ready is be picked up at the trailer in the back. Prices are $12 for a sandwich by itself. There were no sides included. I ordered the Chicken pesto sandwich and it was good. Bought an overpriced bag of chips and a small bottle of iced tea too. read more

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Few lunch spots come with a live show. At Cliff Hanger Cafe the soundtrack is wind and the view is paragliders drifting down into Torrey Pines. Grab a sandwich, something cold, and watch the sky traffic. The view is spectacular, but the service deserves its own applause. read more

Ambiance : Multiple places to sit and chat with friends. Service : was quick and helpful. Food: honestly so good. Fries (Only available Saturday and Sunday) perfect. Ceaser Wrap sauced up and refreshing, had one half of it there then took the other half home, refrigerated it and had it later and it held up perfectly fine. Margarita pizza was cheesy and flavorful. read more

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The Chicken Caesar wrap was the best I've had in a while! It had the perfect ratio of chicken to lettuce to dressing and the Caesar dressing was creamy with the right amount of tanginess to it! I'd come back just for this alone! The views and vibes are great too. Come on a windier day if you want to catch people hang gliding! read more

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Such a beautiful spot to have lunch. Came here after a hike and enjoyed the view and the food. We had a roast beef sandwich and the Bianca pizza. The sandwich was ok, I think the Bianca was what I like the most. It was a bit of a wait for the pizza but worth it. Downside to this place is there's only port a potties. read more

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Note- this place is housed with glider port. It was a good find for us after Torrey Pines as we were dressed in hiking gear. We ordered at side window and weren't told to pick the food up at another location. We eventually figured it out. It was a nice place to wait with sea breeze and watching the falconry. As the wind picked up the hand gliders came out. They usually will take off from there but the wind was not quite strong enough while we were there. We ordered burger (special of the day) and chicken Caesar wrap. Burger was very good. The wrap had too much dressing on it. Good beer selection. read more

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Came here for a group happy hour! Wonderful selection of cocktails and drinks with incredible views along with glimpses of folks tandem and solo paragliding. Wonderful time! read more

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What a cool little gem hidden in Torrey Pines beach I love this café. It has so many options to offer besides food and drinks. I mean you can get a pizza a burger, fries, salad ice cream so many options but besides that the view is absolutely beautiful and to top it off, you can watch people paragliding. Will never do that, but I love to watch people in the sky, just being fearless. They also have a really cool birds of a prey experience that you can do Anyhow, if you have family visiting or just wanna have some delicious woodfired pizza while looking at the Pacific Ocean, this is the place. Service is super casual. Nothing big but the boys are on it. Thank you read more

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Awesome spot! Grab a beer and watch the gliders. The food is also pretty good, I enjoyed the Caesar wrap. I really like sitting on the upstairs deck for the best view. read more

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I fell right in to a tourist trap. This place was recommended to me by a local who called it a "hidden gem", and I have to laugh at that description. My first mistake was in believing that, and my second mistake was going on a Saturday. The whole draw of this place appears to be location, location, location, but with the sheer volume of people packed on to the umbrella-laden patio you can't even see out to the paragliders and hang gliders unless you have a seat on the edge of the balcony. On top of that, the sandwiches are not good. My BALT took 45 minutes to come out, and this was after the guy who took our order informed us during idle chit-chat while waiting for drinks that this was a "slow" Saturday. It is the driest sandwich I have had in my recent memory, and felt like it was this sandwich versus my TMJ. Just go to Torrey Pines instead of wasting your money here. read more

This is a very lovely casual spot to chill and watch people practice gliding off the cliff. Loved the view while enjoying a sandwich. Service was pretty quick and the young lady working the cashier was very accommodating. Prices were surprisingly decent for what you get because typical "restaurants" by the coast is overpriced. The sandwiches were pretty good and filling. The Roast Beef La Jollan was what I ordered. The French Roll bread can seem too thick and dry but I love sandwiches in all shapes and sizes so I was fine with it. The only suggestion would be to use a little more dressing. There's plenty of seats during the morning/weekday, you should have no problem. It can get chilly so bring a sweater. read more

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We meet some friends here for lunch not long ago. The location is definitely insane! Sitting at the table munching on your sandwich and 100feet away hang gliders are taking off and landing no stop. The sandwiches were pretty good, not exceptional but... I've been told I missed the real deal of the weekends with the grill and more proper food. A decent selection of beers allow you to chill out and just watch the "show". Will have to get back on weekends read more

This has got to be the best coastal view in SoCal with free parking, free entertainment (gliders, dogs, navy jets, falconry, and good people watching) and great prices at the Cafe!! That said the crew that works the cafe /bar could make it SO much better with a little extra effort on the service. A smile, a thank you for your patience, and a free soda refill without waiting in the bar line would be amazing. read more

This place is a vibe. Stopped by here on the way home from SD and I'm glad I did! Cool views, Ample street parking, and good vibes. Got to see people paragliding. They had food options like pizza and burgers, chips, beers, wine, cocktails. Lots of picnic tables available. Bring a hoodie - it gets cold read more

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Such a nice place to watch the sunset! Really good beer and sandwiches. Staff is nice and friendly. 10/10 recommend. read more

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This was a pleasant surprise. I was a bit turned off due to the parking situation... but that was due to going the same weekend as a golf event and having most of the usual parking closed off. I was impressed with their variety of drinks... I just thought they offered just basic beer/wine. But, they actually do some cocktails, and had my favorite kombucha available. The views, however is what most people come for, and yes they were pretty amazing. I most likely will be back. read more

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This place....just wow. The food could have been garbage and I would still love coming out here for the views and to watch the paragliders. But the food was delicious. And they have hand-made, wood fired pizza. My kinda place. The service was nice and efficient but the food is all done food truck-style so there wasn't too much interaction to report. EXCELLENT date night spot we WILL be returning to just to be at this amazing venue for a second time. read more

This is perfect spot to watch Torrey Pines Gliderport lifting off the cliff. Ordered: #8 Chicken Acapulco Wind Sandwich Ambiance is nice outside. The service was excellent, and the food was delicious. Don't forget to check-in for a free bag of chips. read more

Cliff Hanger Cafe - #8 Chicken Acapulco Wind Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - La Jolla, California

Great spot, drinks priced as you'd expect. Limited food menu however easily overlooked due to the amazing view!

Nasty kitchen not in compliance with any health codes. Just watch from the side window and you will see. The health department would close this place in a heartbeat. Service is usually slow and a few employees including the pizza lady are nuts. read more

CliffHanger Cafe is a perfect place for date night or to hang out with friends/family. The view is incredible, as you're able to look out the coast, water and the gliderport. There are plentiful food and drink options, and I opted to get the bianca pizza as recommended by the employee. The pizza was made fresh to order it seems because it did take some time for the pizza to come out. The pizza was super cheesy, and it had good flavor. Definitely recommend! read more

Horrible. I had to wait a whole hour just for a sandwich. When I was ordering they said it would take around ten minutes. Do not recommend!

This was an amazing spot to view people paragliding right above the ocean. The vibes were there, good choice in relaxing reggae music, good food (chicken Caesar wrap highly recommend) & brick oven margharita pizza. Only critiques was their bottled diet Dr Pepper was expired and every single porta potty around the facility was filled to the rim and had no toilet paper.. understandably it's right by the beach but it did not seem like they have been checked on all day. Other than that 10/10 experience for a Sunday afternoon. read more

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