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    Katy's Cafe

    4.3 (659 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 1:30 pm

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

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    Alisha O.

    We love Katy's! My bf and I come into town every Memorial Day weekend and it's tradition to do a beach walk and stop at Katy's! Service is always fast and friendly! The food and drinks art great, I love the smoothies! And I love the artwork inside. Be back again!

    What we were given instead of the classic breakfasts.
    Diana R.

    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.

    Allyn D.

    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.

    Love watching the sunrise from Katie's.
    Douglet R.

    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.

    Vanessa G.

    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.

    Steak Sandwich
    Danny L.

    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! :)

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    Kareem P.

    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).

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    Amy C.

    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.

    One of the breakfast Steak Sandwiches. So good

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    They only put 1 egg on a bagel and charged me $7.00 Lol. I will never come back. Oh Well.

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    Bagels are the best. Chai tea is delicious. We always go for a easy breakfast but delicious.

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    Delicious coffee and food! There were four of us and we all got different flavors of coffee and every one was delicious!

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    It is a cute little stop and eatery. Cinnamon rolls are bomb. Coffee is good. Locale and staff are adorable!

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    I had a delicious BLAT with a side of bacon. I am so pleasantly surprised it was great

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    Friendly staff; great coffee; great food; friendly atmosphere and dog-friendly - perfect way to start the day!

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    Do they have high chairs?

    Yes, we have one high chair available for toddlers.

    Do they have cinnamon rolls on fridays? Or just saturdays and sundays?

    We normally offer cinnamon rolls Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, but this weekend the baker that we get them from is out of town. He should be back next week though!

    What are the updated hours? We came by this morning and they were closed. Yelp and google say it should be open. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

    Reopened Memorial day weekend. 6am to 5pm 7 days a week. Kitchen currently open till 2pm.

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