A cute local cafe with excellent coffee and breakfast options. The coffee has a very smooth and moderate taste and came out appreciably hot. The croissant (quaso) is flaky and airy while still having a slight crisp. The egg and sausage also have a nice texture, although I kinda like my eggs to be even fluffier now. I like the spinach as well. My only nitpick would be I'd love more sauce of some kind as well. They have healthier options that I'll have to try later. read more

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I was disappointed with my recent visit. I asked what meats were available for sandwiches listing two meats. I was told the choices, and that I could choose two different meats if I wanted. When I saw my total for sandwich and latte, I said it seemed a little high. The cashier looked at the menu boards and said it was "pretty close". I was in my happy place so I just went along. Got my digital receipt where I saw a $1.50 upcharge for two different meats. I didn't go back inside to dispute it, but was annoyed. Then I tasted the sandwich. Overripe avocado, eggs overcooked and dry, and very salty, cheap tasting turkey lunch meat. I expected better for a $15 breakfast sandwich. My hot latte was just warm. I had happily started out on a walk and thought to myself, let me give Katy's some love... I regretted that choice. Their cinnamon rolls are very good, I'll stick to those. read more

When you're just visiting an area, you tend to only get to eat out at some of the nearby spots once. This can usually tarnish a view of a good restaurant with a single bad experience or vice versa. And in this instance, we came and went with just an average stop here at Katy's Cafe. I had the Spring Green Avocado Toast. It was beautifully prepared, bright and colorful. But, the greens on top were very bitter, overpowering much of the other flavors. I found I had to pick them off just to get to the sweetness of the tomatoes or the salt from the feta. My lady love had the Croissant Beginnings, a basic, but still tasty breakfast. The croissant itself was light and flakey, and there was plenty of egg, meat, and cheese to make it filling. The flavors were fine, I think the only suggestion I would make is to form and fry up their own ground sausage instead of using pre-formed and pre-cooked patties. Grilling the croissant wouldn't hurt either, but they may be too soft to survive the heat. She also grabbed a coffee, which I didn't taste myself, but she was very happy with both the taste of it, as well as all of the options she had as add-ins. I believe her biggest surprise was some Oat Milk that was both fresh and the brand she preferred. So, while I doubt we'll ever come back out here for a second try, and I can easily say that if you're in the area, having breakfast here won't do you too wrong. And at the very least, I can definitely suggest having this as your local coffee spot. read more

We ordered 2 classic breakfasts with pancakes but they didn't have pancakes, so I asked for the salmon bagel, they didn't have that either so they made something up. It's been a long time since I have been served disappointment for breakfast. If you don't have what I want I'd rather be told "No" than to pay for something I won't eat. Not likely to be coming back with the exception of coming back for a refund. The place is cute and all but cute doesn't make up for the disappointment. read more

Katy's Cafe - What we were given instead of the classic breakfasts. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

Very casual place, very close to the beach. You order and pick up your food at the counter. They do have a seating area, though the tables could use a bit of cleaning because of crumbs from previous customers--but not a big deal. Our order was prepared quickly, and we got our food in less than 10 minutes. I love the açaí; it had just the right amount of sweetness, and the tangy yogurt combination was great. They cooked the egg just how we like it, and my son loves his croissant sandwich with bacon. Prices are fairly reasonable. I would definitely come back here next time I visit. read more

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Visiting Katys is something my husband and I look forward to on our stays in IB. It feels like coming home. The kids enjoy their smoothies and we love their coffee and breakfast. It's definitely a popular spot to meet the locals and that's what we love most. Service is quick and there is ample indoor and outdoor seating. We love their croissant breakfast sandwiches and they are consistent in their excellent quality. Katys is a must stop on any visit to IB. read more

The sandwiches were good and the smoothie was excellent. Prices were decent for CA. The place is definitely quirky. I mean if the dishwasher breaks out into a classic Backstreet Boys song and only one guy joins in...it's a boy band not a boy duo amirite? read more

I moved here 5 years ago I cannot tell you how much I love Katie's cafe. I'm there every morning at 6:00 a.m. it's a great place to hang out. Meet the locals. They all stop by. Very dog friendly. I also love all of the people that come by from out of town. Some of them I see every 6 months. Or once a year. They always come back. I am a big fan of the crescent beginning. Katie's is located right next to the beach. Could not ask for a better place to start my day. read more

Katy's Cafe - Love watching the sunrise from Katie's. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

4.5 stars. The coffee is smooth and flavorful and served at the appropriate temperature. The Focaccia Caprese sandwich is delicious. The staff is always friendly, helpful and efficient. I stop by almost every time I am in IB in the morning. Lost 1/2 star as the ambiance is OK but not 5-star worthy. read more

Decided to take a walk in IB today and came across a cute little cafe. It was very busy from the minute we tried to order. Line was out the door. We went with two crossiant sandwiches and half a cinnamon roll. My coffee was a Mexican mocha and that was just okay. My sandwiches needed more mayo I am not a fan of a dry sandwich. We got our food before my coffee made it to our table. That kind of threw me off. Not sure what was going on today, but I'll still come back and give it another shot. read more

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Katy's in IB is a local beach going café great place for smoothies and sandwiches! The ambience is casual and quiet, the service was great Erin and Joel were wonderful! read more

This was actually the first place we ate at while visiting Imperial Beach! Location was convenient and there's parking right outside the building which is nice. Also close to the water. :) Staff were very friendly. I got the steak sandwich while my girlfriend got the Lox Bagel. Pricing for both was pretty average and nothing outrageous. Steak was very well good, had a nice texture and was savory. I also liked that the bread was nice and crispy. Well portioned too, I was pretty full in finished both halves. Tried some of the Lox Bagel too, and the salmon was delicious! I can see it being a good breakfast option. Great place for a quick bite. Interior has seating and feels on par with the beach vibes. PROS: - great location, parking available - pricing is average - steak sandwich is delicious; meat was well cooked CONS: - none! :) read more

Katy's Cafe - Steak Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

Wonderful atmosphere with an relaxing feel. Food hit the right spot. Will be back to taste the rest of the menu, definitely. read more

Great little restaurant across from our Airbnb! We will be back!! The classic pancake breakfast and picanna steak sandwich with fruit were both delicious! They also directed to us to other fun things and great restaurants nearby! read more

After I spent the night in the downtown Imperial Beach, I was cruising through their Strand and was looking for a quiet place to relax, grab a coffee and do some remote online work. I found Katy's Café and was pleasantly surprised. Katy's Café is a quaint coffee shop in downtown Imperial Beach and it is almost the perfect spot to grab some breakfast, a sip of coffee and even do remote work. Katy's Café is right on Seacoast Dr, within walking distance and close proximity to the beach and many other shops in the area. The interior decor is cute and comprises of many hand-painted murals that amply represent the coastal beach vibes. They have a few pieces of decor and also paintings for sale. The seating is varied and has space for singles, couples or even bigger groups of 6. My only observation is that the seating wasn't cushioned, but the setup was still nice. Their bathroom was spacious, clean, had a changing-table and more beautiful painted mural artwork. Service was excellent and attentive. I was greeted with a smile and also observed that they were very thorough in asking customers if they served the military (to give a discount I presume). My smoothie was pretty tasty and I loved that they used real bananas. The price was reasonable for the size and I was pleased that I could enjoy sipping while plugged into their outlet in my own quiet space. Perfect for remote online work. I definitely recommend coming to Katy's Café the next time in Imperial Beach and try their delicious sandwiches too (everyone was enjoying theirs). read more

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OMG total disfunction . Why do we in IB always have to be mediocre. How is it possible that our coffee shop doesn't have SUGAR?? AND COULDN'T CARE LESS. I ordered the "Classic" and a large house coffee with cream and sugar. 1st she had no idea that "Classic" was Classic Pancake Breakfast. Then she ask me if I wanted cream and sugar which I replied..please. I watched as she put in half/half and handed me the cup. I assumed the sugar was somewhere else and I went to look. Nope! I ask and was told they ran out and were waiting for their order. WHAAAAT? So I dumped my coffee and cup in the trash and walked out. After paying 25 dollars for the coffee, food, and of course A TIP (15%). I don't know what they did with my breakfast but I have a suggestion.....Katy......pfffft read more

I have never experienced discrimination in my entire life until yesterday. I'm a traveler and stopped at this café early in the morning around 6:00 AM because the location near the beach looked beautiful and I was craving a coffee and a sandwich. The moment I walked in, I was met with hostility. Several customers immediately started recording me for no reason. The employees told me they were going to close the door on me, and they even went as far as calling ICE on me -- despite the fact that I am American. I wasn't intimidated, but I was shocked and deeply disappointed. No one should ever be treated this way, especially in a place of business that should welcome all customers. What happened was unprofessional, discriminatory, and completely unacceptable. I will never return, and I hope management takes this seriously because no one deserves to feel targeted or dehumanized when simply trying to buy breakfast. read more

My experience here has been wickedly good. Great location by scenic Seacoast Dr in Imperial Beach. Clean cafe with the obligatory sandy floor being by the beach. It's busy for a good reason. This place is great and in demand. To me, you get what you wait for. I've had great service with sincere smiles and courtesy from most of the cashiers even in busy times for me but I've just moved to the area. Nothing wrong with a cashier being real with people when they want to smile. I'm chatty with them but they've never rushed me along even when my Spidey-emphatic senses could tell the line was getting restless. My steak sandwich was great, especially the steak and pickled purplish veggie stuff. Highly recommend. I hope to frequent. read more

Katy's Cafe - One of the breakfast Steak Sandwiches. So good - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

October 31, 2023 about 9:30 AM. My sister visiting from Virginia treated me and my husband to this cute little cafe in Imperial Beach. She was due to fly out later in the day. I hadn't been here in years and was pleasantly surprised at how much they've improved IB. I was impressed at the array of new storefronts. Katy's Cafe wasn't very big but was bright, clean, and colorfully whimsical in decor. The ladies behind the counter were very sweet & welcoming. We all ordered their breakfast croissants aptly named "Croissant Beginnings" along with hot coffees. My sister & hubby had sausage while I ordered bacon. They are deliciously made with cheese and egg on a toasted, buttery croissant. Coffee was very tasty. Will definitely return when we're in the area again. read more

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I love Katy's Cafe! The staff is always super friendly and welcoming, and the food is straight fire . The coffee? Hits every time . Today I came in and realized they closed at 1:30 (thanks to Apple Maps not updating their hours ), but they still came through and made me the best Chipotle Bueno and an açaí smoothie. Talk about clutch! Honestly, this is one of the best cafe spots I've ever been to. Not only is the food and coffee on point, but it's also the perfect place to knock out work while enjoying a great vibe. Highly recommend! read more

Stopped in for breakfast and coffee. The Breakfast sandwiches we got were good but expensive $12. Spent $37 on 2 coffees and 2 sandwiches. Latte was overly sweet and not to my liking. It's a cute spot - especially in a place with few options for a grab and go breakfast, just a bit overpriced and coffee was mediocre. read more

Really cool place down in IB with good food and drinks. Definitely worth of visit if you're down that way and looking for a nice cafe. read more

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We stopped in on a Saturday @ ~12:00 based on a suggestion from Grok AI. We were not disappointed. We found parking right away and the Cafe atmosphere is clean and inviting. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food is amazing, we had the Picahna Steak Breakfast Sandwich and a large white mocha and they were both amazing. I would highly recommend this Cafe. read more

My favorite spot to get açaí. It's absolutely delicious. The employees are incredible. It's always nice to receive a friendly greeting from them. Love the art style inside. read more

Katy's Cafe - Açaí Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

Love the breakfast sandwiches, the traditional breakfast comes with fresh cut fruit and the coffee was really tasty. Katy's definitely did not disappoint. Must try if you're visiting Imperial Beach. read more

Katy may be watching over us from heaven now, but her little place in IB is in good hands. The new owners kept her namesake and changed very little, which is a very good thing. The coffee and food are still superb, and the ambiance still makes it the local spot to hang out and chill for a while. I always make sure I stop in with friends, family, and even solo when I am in town. read more

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IB is very calm beach, much more chill than any other San Diego beach and Katy's is a nice little place to grab a coffee in the area! We visited on a Sunday morning and ordered some espresso drinks and food. Espresso was great and the food was solid. The inside had lot of beachy decor, with some worn furniture, very relaxed and casual vibe. I don't think its the best place to stay and sit as they only had a few seats inside, but they had some outdoor tables in the back adjacent to the beach (it is literally a 20 second walk to the beach!) Overall a good option for coffee in IB. food ordered: - Americano: espresso tasted great - Hammerhead: double shot of espresso + coffee, very strong, great if you need your caffeine fix! - Chipotle Bueno: we tried bacon and ham in this and it was delicious! a perfect portion but I wish we got more chipotle sauce read more

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I've eaten here for years and service, food and drinks are very good. I usually get a Turkey egg and cheese croissant (chipotle Bueno) which I highly recommend. Also the chai latte or the banana coffee are both good choices. Inside and outside seating make this a very comfortable place to eat. read more

This place is seriously the best and I will come every single time I am down here now. Very very very reasonably priced food, healthy options and hearty options. Coffee is amazing 10/10 they also had a bunch of fun lattes, the mermaid one looked yummy! Free cold waters, friendly staff and right next to the beach. Lots of people here and lots of room to relax and eat. Love it here!! read more

Katy's Cafe - My house coffee and complementary water. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

Chill vibes, great menu & service! Free coffee today! I'm trying the Mermaid Special Iced Coffee ... yummy read more

Katy's Cafe - Iced Mermaid special with coconut milk. Coffee is free today! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

This shop was so cute! The service was great! And the Acia bowl did Not disappoint!! It's small inside but has a cute feel. The coffee was Amazing as well! read more

Customer Service sucks! Didn't feel welcomed into this place and they made me move tables while I was sitting down at a table. Not a single "Thank You" & "You're welcome" The croissant was good but the inside of the sandwich was bland. Overall the food was overpriced. Overall the customer service and food was ridiculous. read more

A cute local coffee spot that was within steps of IB and our Airbnb for the weekend. Got the croissant sandwich. There aren't many coffee shops in the area, so was happy to find this place for a quick caffeine and breakfast fix. read more

Katy's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

This weekend the 27th i was there for breakfast with my daughter. The food was great my daughter love the crispy bacon. I really recommended it's nice and clean not to mention that it's pet friendly I will my Dog Bruno next time. Once again high five to the cooks that day will definitely come back. read more

Cute little cafe - they have some great choices for breakfast sandwiches, and the coffee is off the hook! The Mexican mocha is ahhh-mazing! It's a small place, and the staff stays busy! Had a breakfast croissant with cheddar, eggs, and bacon. So good! Definitely recommend! read more

Katy's Cafe - Breakfast croissant with eggs, cheese, and bacon. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

This was such a great find! Perfect little cafe for coffee and breakfast food. Service was fast and friendly and everything was delicious. read more

Katy's Cafe - Chipotle breakfast sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

This is my favorite coffee shop in IB! The service is good and the coffee is even better! I get a vanilla breve and occasionally a dirty chi at least 3 times a week and it's always like sipping on heaven Their food is pretty dang good as well :) they have many options to choose from! read more

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Amazing food, amazing coffee and smoothies, amazing vibes. Oh! And a quick walk to the beach, what more can you ask for? My favorite park about coming to visit my family from Temecula is finding amazing places. My sister asked me to walk on the pier with her on a beautiful, gloomy morning. How can I say no? I asked if there was a super close food and coffee shop, she had me at yes. She brought me here and I immediately fell in love walking in was exactly what you'd dream of when it comes to a coffee shop by the beach. The customer service made the experience even better the fellow with the awesome mullet taking our order absolutely made my day so much happier! His energy is contagious. I can't wait to be back! Oh my Al's Cali King sandwich and mermaid special coffee were PERFECT. I love being in IB read more

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They accept Apple Pay here. The staff are friendly and nice. I ordered three croissants toasted and they were amazing like crispy on the outside and warm soft on the inside. Close to street parking. read more

Katy's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

This little coffee shop up by the beach is adorable. I had an egg cheese sausage bagel , pecan cinnamon roll and a large coffee. Everything was delicious The pecan cinnamon roll could not be more decadent with flavor ! Fortunately they are only available on Sat and Sun....or I'd weigh 500 pounds. They are very dog friendly and they gave my girl a yummy pup cup. I shall return ! read more

Katy's Cafe - Decadent pecan cinnamon roll - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Imperial Beach, California