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    Ocean Cafe

    4.6 (272 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Sunrise Bagel
    Taylor H.

    We live in the area and decided to walk over to Ocean Cafe this morning. We were so pleasantly surprised! The beach vibe and music makes for a laid back, relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Our bagel sandwiches were yummy and they have tons of protein shakes and even bullet proof coffee! I am always looking for places that do macadamia nut lattes and theirs did not disappoint! The staff member who took our order had a bit of a hard time understanding us, but that was the only slight hiccup we had at the cafe.

    Halloween drink

    My favorite Vietnamese iced coffee spot. The Brazilian cheese bread is amazing here and gluten free.

    Açaí Smoothie w/ Peanut Butter
    C W.

    Easy in and out location and can get them on doordash too. Lilly and Liv are the best, great food, great atmosphere and best peanut butter acai smoothies.

    Immune system
    Wendy M.

    I ordered the Immune System and it came out brown. Normally beet juices come out more red. They said it was because of their recipe but it just tasted like blended ice with a splash of beets, spinach and a little bit of ginger. I would not recommend.

    Amy R.

    Ordered a bagel breakfast sandwich online and it took 30 minutes to make -- for what turned out to be the driest bagel I've ever had. The bacon was soggy, and the whole thing was just disappointing. I don't understand the hype. Definitely not worth the wait.

    Original acai bowl with peanut butter
    Lindsey R.

    Visiting from Vegas, walked here from my Airbnb with my cute Labrador. Got the original Acai bowl + added peanut butter to go. Was very delicious with incredibly fresh ingredients. Highly recommend!

    Tuna Sandwich
    Mariya S.

    Perfect little breakfast cafe that we were lucky to have close to where we stayed! I was surprisingly impressed with the prices, the food was delicious, I got Tuna salad on croissant, I loved the coffee and overall it was a nice experience. I prefer small cafes over popular by the beach places and this one was a hit for me personally. Recommend

    Acai Bowl @ Ocean Cafe
    Brian C.

    Acai bowl is top-tier! The staff was super friendly and the bowl was made to order. Their bowls have won a ton of awards (I can see why) and they have pre-made options in addition to "build your own" customizable ordering. I came in early on a Tuesday, so the cafe was pretty quiet and not crowded at all. I needed a place to work for a bit while waiting for my car to finish at the shop, and when I arrived I was a bit worried that Ocean Cafe wasn't the type of place that welcomes remote workers to hang around too long with their laptops. But, I found out later that they do offer free wi-fi for paying guests, you just need to ask for the password at the counter. The seating area is nice but kind of small, I probably wouldn't stay more than an hour or two, but it's definitely nice for a quick meal!

    Churro protein shake and strawberry banana protein shake
    Nina G.

    Best protein shake I've ever had I'm so serious. Both were so good but especially the churro. Will be coming back here regularly for sure.

    Out front.
    William W.

    I see you! Not bragging about yourself and having a down low presence of location and signage out front. But the word is out! And I found about you so you know imma blab about you. I'm staying in PB and feeling cafe, sweet and tasty needs must be taken care of. The suggestion is thrown down, the Yelp research is done and off we go. Before and after I go there, multiple people say "I've never been there, but I order from the place all the time" That's because it's where the good stuff comes from. Parking is ample and it's a cozy spot if you just want to hang. They have breaky and lunch covered with savory and sweet. That Nutella croissant is a party in your mouth for sure. The vibe is super chill as well. Order delivery all you want. I'll still be going out on lookout securing the culinary perimeter.

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    Liliane C.

    Thank you Silvia! It was very sweet of you! Hope to see you soon!

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    The food is quite tasty and the staff provide excellent service. it's also a great hangout spot.

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    AND we Love you, Chris!!!! Cheers!!!!

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    Good smoothies and açaí bowls. It kind of takes a while so order ahead and pick it up and head to the beach

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    8 months ago

    A must go-to. I come here 2-3 times a week for the espresso protein shake. Quick service and their food is also super good.

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    1 year ago

    Hidden gem with great vibes, delicious açaí bowls (and more), and very reasonable prices.

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    Amazing açaí bowl! Fruit cut up thinly. Açaí not too frozen/perfect temp. Great service. Very nice cafe.

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    11 months ago

    I really love this place! It's so cute and very beachy. The service was amazing and so welcoming. The coffee was perfect. 10/10!!

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    Does anyone know the protein/calorie breakdown of the protein shakes?

    Hi Amanda, We use two products to make the protein shakes: meal replacement + protein. Depending on the flavor we also add fruits. You can replace a meal or just simply fill… Read more

    Is this establishment dog friendly?

    yes, it is!

    Does anyone know of the açaí has any added sugar or is the pure kind?

    Hi Yovana! Thank you for your question! We only use 100% pure açaí (unsweetened) :) Ocean Cafe

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