The servers are key to our enjoying our experience at the Parakeet. Ulises particularly is our favorite! He is excellent in his preparation of drinks but more important his attitude makes our daily group feel welcomed and at home. All the baristas are great but he always makes our visits feel special! read more

It is so hard to find good gluten free pastries , this place did not disappoint. Tried 3 different pastries, the banana oat muffin was my favorite. The salted maple latte was also delicious. Love that they are committed to using high quality, clean ingredients. Staff is friendly and easygoing. read more

Ambiance & Location * Cute, quaint little cafe by the coast. * Offers indoor and outdoor seating. * Nice views! You can sip your coffee while strolling by the water. Food & Drinks * Honey Cinnamon Latte: It was okay, but the honey overpowered the drink. * Homemade Chips: Tasty! I would've sampled all the chips, haha. Service * Friendly staff. Parking & Amenities * Limited parking. * Wouldn't recommend working here since there are no outlets. Overall * I would come back but would order something else. read more

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Super helpful staff. I wish they put green stuff in the smoothies. But the Recover juice was tasty.

This is a quaint Cafe for breakfast or lunch. There is a good selection of muffins, pastries, breakfast bowls, burritos, waffles, wraps and coffee/juice. There is indoor and patio seating, either spot is nice and clean. Inside has cute wall art with a beach and parrot theme. If you choose outdoor seating, you will have a spectacular view of the cove and seals across the street. There is paid parking beside the cafe that connects to a hotel. It is convenient to have lunch then walk along the shore, which is steps away. Sincerely, Rosemary read more

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I tried the one in Brentwood, and happened to be in the La Jolla area so I was excited to see a familiar spot. The cold brew with cold foam was SO good. Syrup made in house. Coffee was delicious. Such a fan of this chain. read more

First timer. Cafe is in a great location and near the beach. It is next door to a building that is under going construction. Patio was a bit busy and seats are limited. Indoor seating available (rough on 3-4 tables). Coffee was okay. Pastries were yummy. Staff was friendly. read more

One of my favorite little cafes! The drinks and pastries are absolutely amazing, and the La Jolla Cove area makes it such a nice spot to visit. The staff is also incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive! A special shoutout to Ulises, Haley, and Kayla for making the experience even better. I don't remember the names of the other staff members, but everyone was so kind and helpful. Definitely a place I'll be coming back to! read more

$7.5 for lattes here. Prices seem on par with the area. They had a cute little fireplace patio that was nice. Service was also great, the guys in the front answered questions I had about their menu. Asked for the key to the restroom and it requires a card key! Something to note. read more

Parakeet cafe - Good view of the water - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Great little option for breakfast when walking around little Italy. Fast casual where you order at the counter and then they bring your food and drinks out to you. Nice dog friendly outdoor patio. Food was great. I loved all of the fresh fruit with the overnight oats. read more

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There was barely any matcha in our matcha lattes very disappointing. Maybe it's just this location because I've heard the one in little Italy doesn't disappoint. I wouldn't go back to this particular one again. read more

Parakeet cafe - Matcha latte with almond milk was a let down. Not worth the price either - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Good service and great location, customer service was a 10/10, the drinks where a 10/10, the view and patio area they have was also 10/10. I highly recommend this caffe if you're on a date or going with family. Ulises was the one who was making my drinks he was very nice, I order a salted maple latte he made it absolutely delicious and my girl got a matcha with cold foam and honey I had a little sip and It was bomb, lol. I will be coming back for sure ! read more

Parakeet cafe - This is the what the caffe looks like inside, it has a nice vibe to it - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Great, intuitive Service... Friendly and reliable. We're very grateful that they provide a great atmosphere for our Swim Friends to gather and kibbutz. read more

Parakeet cafe - Swim Friends Congregate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Loved the Mayan Mocha. Service was quick and friendly. Easy access to the sea lion's viewing

Stopped by just for coffee, and the experience was great. The barista's service was 10/10 -- kind, attentive, and genuinely warm. read more

Parakeet cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Disgusting coffee, rude baristas, okay-ish view. Won't be back. Coffee tasted burnt. Better off going to Starbucks and spending less money. 2 coffees - best part of 30 dollars read more

Parakeet cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Perfect spot for a quick snack or a delicious drink. It's very clean and pretty inside. I love all the pink. There's a really great patio area where you can see the ocean and the indoor seating options are small and comfy. Staff have always been friendly and willing to answer my questions about their more unique drink options. The matcha is always great but it's fun to try some of the wellness lattes too. read more

Parakeet cafe - Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I enjoyed a nice matcha hot tea with a touch of honey from this Parakeet Cafe location at La Jolla Cove Hotel & Suites. With the matcha tea, I had a pulled apart baked good, too. The matcha was very good. The young lady who made it did a very good job preparing it. It offered that good matcha flavor, hardly any bitterness, and a touch of sweet from the honey towards the end. The pull apart was good. It had different levels of flavors and chocolate chips in it as well. I was not as pleased with its texture as I thought I was going to be, but it was tasty. Service was prompt and friendly. They offer mostly morning beverages, baked goods, and some small bites at this location only. They don't offer the extensive menu as the other Parakeet Cafe's do. read more

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Loved the overnight oats and super delicious coffee at Parakeet Cafe. Plus their parakeet pink cups are so cute! read more

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Aesthetic Cafe Vibes When in La Jolla make sure to checkout one of two locations (the one by the beach only serves delicious drinks and pastries, but the in land location which is only a 10 minute walk away also serves beautiful dishes). We Tried: Flat Black (Activated charcoal, homemade lavender honey, milk) $7 Turmeric Latte (Turmeric, ginger, vanilla, cardamom, honey, unsweetened almond milk) $7 Iced Matcha Latte With A Twist (Matcha, blue spirulina, raw honey, milk) $9 Cookie & Croissant The drinks were delicious, refreshing, and packed with flavour. The cookie and croissant were fresh and the best pastries we had on our trip. Service 5/5 Food 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 read more

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To start off with I only ordered 1 drink the cold cream vanilla cold brew ! I did get the fruit danish which was really good, the jicama chips which were a little too hard and the coconut wafers I have yet to taste. But anyways back to my drink I waited almost 20 min for that drink. We sat while my daughter ate her danish and my bf kept telling me "I think they forgot your drink cuz they're just standing and talking." But I was like I'll just wait a few more minutes. After 2 new customers came and ordered and received their drinks before me I finally got up and told them that I was waiting on my drink. Apparently they did forget about it. Not even 2 minutes later I get my drink, which was mid nothing crazy good about it. They did offer a free pastry but I said no. And just as we were walking out they said they would refund me my order. I'll post an update if I get it refunded. read more

Went on a Saturday morning and what a beautiful view! The patio is a lovely place to drink your coffee. I had a salted maple latte and it was incredible! Would absolutely order again and dream about later. The latte art was also a beautiful touch. And the staff was super nice! This location only has drinks and pastries, so be aware it is not a full kitchen for breakfast like their only locations. Ask for the keycard to the bathroom if you need it- it's right around the corner and very well maintained. Parking was difficult in the cove, as usual. read more

MATCHA HEAVEN!!! calling all the match girlies, this is it. Such sweet and cute shop with an amazing staff. read more

Parakeet cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

This store has the best location and views! I always like the drinks from Parakeet. Although it's kinda pricey, drinks are very delicious. I enjoyed their tea, matcha latte and chai. Plus you can't beat the view here. I'm so glad now La Jolla Cove has a coffee shop that can see the views. read more

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Wifey and I had the pleasure of finding this little gem today! It's a beautiful set up directly across from the La Jolla Cove Park. The staff were awesome and the manager Savannah was really cool! I had a dirty turmeric latte and wifey had a cacao chai. Drinks were great and it was the perfect spot to work, relax or socialize. Just make sure you have a hot spot if you plan to work! read more

Parakeet cafe - Great little spot to relax, work or catch up with a friend. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I went to this cafe today with my daughters after hearing all the good things about them. it took a long time for our food to come out then one dish arrived cold and the other two didn't come till a good 15 minutes later. on top of that, there was literally no chicken in the chicken sandwich and the eggs were scrambled vs over medium as requested. a very disappointing experience. read more

Parakeet Café is a perfect example of style over substance--plenty of pink, lots of hype, but not much to back it up. The coffee? Tiny for the price. At $8, you'd expect something bold and flavorful, but instead, it's weak and forgettable. Sure, the pink cups are cute if you're into that, but if you're looking for a real morning pick-me-up, this won't do the trick. The ambiance doesn't help either. Hard, uncomfortable benches, and a less-than-clean tables make it clear that aesthetics took priority over comfort and upkeep. For a place that looks so polished in photos, the reality is underwhelming... read more

Came here with my girlfriend to grab some coffee and sweets, wasn't expecting the beautiful view across from us and the cute sea lions! 10/10 I'd recommend only downside is finding parking. I'd like to thank Syd and Alec. Both were sweet and gave me a wonderful service read more

Service was fabulous. But a very interesting tuna sandwich that is probably no longer than 6 in and cut fries for 19$. The tuna and the sandwich is just big chunks of tuna. Not sure I was expecting this for a tuna sandwich. Maybe that needs to be put on the menu cuz I don't think I would have ordered it. read more

Alec has the best customer service. He is patient and kind. It got a wave of busy orders and he was quick juggling everything. Great coffee! read more

Parakeet cafe - The best hot drip coffee. Alec has the kindest and best customer service. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

A cute and comfy spot right by the ocean! Love the atmosphere; it's fun and upbeat. Coffee was delicious. I would def recommend the mayan mocha. Also, the view is incredible! Perfect place to drink a coffee. Best part was the staff! Alec and Syd were so friendly and helpful. Coming back every morning. read more

Great service and food! We were fortunate to have local advice for what to see and do. This is also a hangout for the local swim club. Tons of local knowledge if you spend the time with them. read more

I love this cafe so much. Sydney and ulises are the sweetest ever! They take such good care of me every time. such great craft. highly recommend! read more

Few tables to sit inside but a nice outdoor patio with couches and fire pits. My latte was great and made quickly. Would definitely go back.

I love this location. The patio overlooking the ocean is gorgeous. I had an iced mint latte and loved it. Flavorful and not overly sweet. FYI at this location they only serve drinks and pastries. If you want the full food menu be sure to check out one of their other locations. read more

I got an iced latte with oat milk and it was amazing. I like my lattes strong and this was definitely strong.

Beautiful view and delicious coffee. Came in for a conference and the staff were welcoming and helpful. Very short walk to see the sea lions, so neat! read more

Parakeet cafe - Cove with sea lions - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Nice spot to grab a drink and have a beautiful view. Definitely expect the smell from the seals if you're sitting outside but that's not on the cafe lol. If you're not big on sweet coffee drinks, I'd recommend asking for half sweet. read more

Super close to the beach and a good view. But the drinks are just ok. I got the Mayan mocha. As an Indian who can handle a good amount of spice, it was way too hot to drink even a few sips. I wanted some caffeine so ordered a cappuccino and that was great. My cousin ordered iced lavender latte which was very basic. Good place and barista just order the regular drinks instead of the fancy ones. read more

Everything I've ordered here is so flavorless and weak. Love the cups very clean interior. The cold brew and matcha are awful though