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    Parakeet Cafe - La Jolla

    4.2 (596 reviews)
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    Inside of Brekkie Croissant Sandwich (veg)
    Amy R.

    We were visiting and looking for a lighter brunch , this very small location in upscale LaJolla was clean and inviting. Food was good, made to order. They have coffee and tea options also. It was fairly busy around 11 on a Thursday. We had green eggs, French toast and breakfast croissant sandwich. Turmeric tea and honey cinnamon latte. You can taste the fresh quality products used here. The portions are plenty-too. Directly next door is their juice shop where you can get specialty items like açaí bowls and juices. We enjoyed this spot.

    Keith A.

    I got to try out Parakeet Cafe last week as part of a mystery picnic experience. It was our 2nd stop. We were able to put our order in, and the staff was very nice, friendly, and helpful. The person helping us even upgraded one of our drinks. The cafe is very small, and they pack in a few tables, there are some tables outside as well. There is also a very nice large restroom, that was very clean and adorned with fun pictures. The food was yummy. We got a nice salad, the dressing was tasty, and there was plenty of it. We also got 2 coffee drinks, and 2 sparking waters. It also came with a chicken sandwich and we opted for potatoes instead of another salad. We also got a Parakeet PB shortbread cookie, and a banana oat loaf with chocolate. Everything was tasty, high quality, and inside was fun and well decorated. Enjoy the photos.

    vanessa c.

    Had a friend recommend this place after a walk at the shores so we stopped by! We ordered the protein waffles and egg Benedict on toast to split. There is some seating inside and outside, you stand in line to order and then grab a table! The inside was a bit small but the patio seating was nice as we were able to snag a table Both items were sooo good and I'm so glad we tried both, the protein waffles had 40 grams of protein and tasted SO good, none of that protein taste. The Benedict's were so good as well, I loved the pesto and tomatoes and I typically dislike tomato Parking is typical for La Jolla but I would definitely come back again

    Me, Regina, Kayla
    Michael P.

    I come here all the time, and I've got plenty of options around, but I keep coming back for a reason. The food is incredibly fresh, super healthy, affordable, and tastes great. One thing that really matters to me--they don't use seed oils, which is very hard to find. My functional medicine doctor even said this is the only place outside the home she recommends eating in the Village. You can tell the owners, Jonathan and Carol, are very involved. There's attention to detail in everything, and they run a really strong business. It's busy, and it makes sense why. They also have a juice and smoothie bar right next door, which is just as good and fits perfectly with everything else they're doing. The staff is outstanding--friendly, hardworking, genuine, and super enthusiastic. A few people I really appreciate are Kayla, Neda, Regina (the manager), Matthew, Leilani, Hailey, and Janelle. Super clean, high-energy vibe. You feel a real sense of connection here--I see neighbors and friends from the Village all the time, which makes it even more enjoyable. I look forward to coming here. Just a great place all around.

    PB Shortbread Cookie
    Alicia B.

    Great and bright space. Outdoor and indoor seating available, Dog friendly on the outside patio. Fresh juices bottled available and next door they have a juice shop where you can get fresh juices. Food was fresh, healthy, tasty and beautiful dishes for a cafe.

    Parakeet bowl with chicken
    Tracie L.

    This place is amazing and I'm very sad we don't have any near me. We stayed near here and I stopped by an obscene amount of times because it was walking distance. There was a reward program too and I didn't sign up day one-that was silly. The parakeet bowl quickly became my favorite meal. The banana muffin was so good-it's been almost 7 months (little delayed here) and I still would love another! To the point where I have a friend visiting the area now and I told her she must try it and asked her to bring me a muffin- let's see if she does!! I have been tempted to see if they will ship to me or if they'll share the recipe with me since I found an article where they shared a recipe for an item. So maybe... My son (17) had one of the breakfast wraps. I can't recall the name but he said it was really good. The chocolate chip cookies are also good.

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    Ale T.

    This café made me want to move Cali and so sad that I had to get on a flight so soon after visiting! Let me start with the staff - they greeted me upon entering & made me feel comfortable as I waited for my food and drink. Everyone was working hard yet still seemed pleasant. Loved that energy. Then, let me get to the coffee. Ohhh the first sip of their coffee immediately made my shoulders relax and feel at ease. I got the plain latte and it did not need any flavor, & trust me - I love me some flavored coffee. Additionally, their cups? The cutest things ever. Lastly, the decor is the cutest ever from the poop emoji on the restroom door to the wall paper throughout. You can hear yourself think and just be at peace here. If you want to leave a place with a smile and have a good meal & coffee, go here!

    Almond Butter Toast (v)
    Jamie L.

    Super tiny store but cute nonetheless! A classic place to grab a breakfast and catch up with a friend. Their drinks never disappoint, definitely on the sweeter side (I have a sweet tooth, I'll admit that), and their savory dishes always hit. This time though, the toast was a little hard to cut into, providing a crunch to the berries and almond butter, but for a morning meal I don't expect to be fighting to slice my bread into bite-sized pieces. Waitresses are very prompt with taking away plates and clearing tables, especially because the store is so tiny that seating is quite limited.

    Emerson L.

    the food here was great, but i would say that you would come here for the ambiance mostly because it is pricey. you get a cute cup if you get a cold drink. overall a very cute place!

    Açaí bowl
    Sarah P.

    Got the acai bow here, their granola is amazing and base is super thick, pure acai which I love. I also love the sugar free and healthy style they have here. Added cinnamon on top of the bow and it was a 10/10. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area. Service was pretty fast and very nice. We ate outside and there was some vibe music and we thoroughly enjoyed.

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    2 months ago

    This place is the absolute best cafe i have ever been to. they have such fluffy and delicious croissant. 200/10

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    5 months ago

    Good coffee, nice selection of baked and breakfast items, I am docking a star for being too pricey but you do get what you pay for.

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    9 months ago

    The drinks were good and they give you a cute sippy cup. I had a vanilla cold brew. It was yummy

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    Does anyone know if this is a good place to study (aka do they have outlets to charge my laptop)?

    I do love this place (they have very creative and healthy food!) but I would not personally go here to study because it is very cramped in space. The tables inside are tiny. You are also right next to your neighbors and can hear everything they… Read more

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    Blue whale is a super popular cafe near La Jolla shores! Because of social media it blew up so a…read morelot of people come here to try their unique dishes. I specifically wanted to try their Ube pancakes. The pancake was good! However the Ube flavor is not strong but if you just love a good pancake then you'll like it for sure. The downside is because there's so many people there is not enough seats. So I asked for my food Togo in case a seat didn't open up. In summary, it's a cute little cafe, try to come here during off peak hours for a more calm vibe but even if you come the wait isn't super long.

    Your social media presence was influential. It's what I wanted for Mother's Day. To avoid the long…read morewait I asked for pick up. Had I'd know it would ruin my morning with my daughter I would have never suggested it. Customer service was atrocious. The pick up was not to anyone's standards. My daughter picked up the food me drinks she ordered for us and the girl at the counter was clearly annoyed she worked there. Ignored her. She should be retrained or put in the back. Nevermind ignoring the customer but didn't even finish giving the order. No drinks. My daughter had to ask a manager for the drinks. Comes to the car as we drive off I open the bag and items are missing. I guess no one checks orders. Had to double park. I called and warned the cafe she was upset. They gave her the one missing item and they ran out of croissants. Mind you it's what I wanted. They gave her an extra Oreo cronut. This was the worst experience. I do not recommend this establishment

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