Olive was so sweet! Love the salted maple latte and def recommend the Baja bowl as well!

Charley was amazing. Very friendly and helpful. She recommended the protein waffle which was amazing Highly recommend going!!

This place is super cute and such a good place to get any work done. The food is also so good and the people working there are so kind and helpful. Ryan makes the best drinks and Olivia Y was very helpful when I needed anything. Definitely going to be my go-to place to study and get work done! read more

You have great food I've been to you guys over the last couple years since you took over that spot and I have always enjoyed your coffee as well you're a five-star establishment and I'm sorry that robot accounts like Jocelyn M below who I've never been to a restaurant or leaving you four stars bringing your overall average down. I would explore her review further and you'll see that this was not an actual person but a robot account that leaves four star and under reviews to legitimize their account for their five-star paid reviews. You're a legitimately five stars and I have been here as a customer many times read more

Stopped by and tried their Best Burger Ever (New Zealand grass-finished Wagyu beef, aioli, cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, house-made pickles, house-made brioche bun). It was pretty good, but thought the patty could have used a bit more seasoning. Also tried the Shakshuka (two poached eggs, spicy chunky tomato sauce, za'atar, labneh, feta, grilled bread) and thought that was more flavorful. The baked dessert we tried was a mix of all their desserts combined. It was decent, but not something I'd order again. I appreciated that they use good quality ingredients and make a lot of their own stuff in house. Staff was really friendly, and I enjoyed chit-chatting with them. I didn't find a go to item but enjoyed the food enough to come back and try something else. We will be back! read more

I love this spot. I think the biggest appeal for me is it's healthy BUT doesn't taste like cardboard. Everything I've ever had here is phenomenal. I feel like that's hard to find, having something healthy without forfeiting taste. I used to go to Little Italy location all the time but now I'm back up in North County so I go to Carlsbad often. My go to picks: Green Scrambled eggs, Surfer Burrito, Parakeet bowl Drinks: Pumpkin spice latte (seasonal obv), Flat white and Salted Maple. Ambiance is always there. It can get crowded because it's amazing duh but it' truly worth it and you really can't go wrong with anything on their menu. I've never been disappointed and I keep coming back! Lots of options in San Diego as we know so that says a lot. It's legit! read more

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Cute spot for brunch with lots of healthy options! It's a little expensive but you pay for the food and the nice ambience. My favorite thing to get here are the croissants! read more

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Super cute & fun little cafe located in the Carlsbad Barcelona outlet mall, you have the view of the outlets best part is you can stop by and do some shopping after enjoying the amazing lattes. I didn't try any food but I'll definitely be back to check out their menu. Service was fast and the coffee was 10/10!! read more

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Ordered a croissant and a yummy coffee and everything was delicious. It was a little busy but the line went fast and the staff was great! Big shout out to Sierra and Cheryl for keeping up with the crowd and their friendly attitudes! I will definitely be back! read more

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I've only had Parakeet delivered to my office, so I can't comment on the café itself or the atmosphere yet--but I can definitely comment on the food. This was my second time trying Parakeet, and I'm genuinely impressed. Everything tasted incredibly fresh, healthy, and full of flavor, and the presentation was beautiful. I ordered the avocado toast and an açaí bowl. The avocado toast had a little kick to it, but it was delicious. My original plan was to eat half of each... instead, I ended up finishing both! No regrets though--it was satisfying without feeling heavy. I'll definitely be ordering again and look forward to visiting the café in person. There are so many other items I want to try, although I might just end up ordering these two again. Highly recommend if you're looking for fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared food. read more

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Sean was such a great help with our experience. The food is amazing so healthy. Come here twice a week.

This coffee shop is literally part of my daily routine -- I'm here every single day, without exception! Fantastic customer service from start to finish and top-quality products across the board. A special shoutout to Olivia at the register, who always greets everyone with the absolute sweetest smile, and to Ryan, who hands down makes the best latte in town. Incredible spot, 10/10! read more

I just had the BEST turmeric latte in my life made by Ryan. The flavors were incredible, like a healthy delicious explosion in my mouth. The art on top of my latte was nothing short of spectacular. Ryan clearly takes his time to make each drink more than just a tasty sip, but a true work of art. He clearly cares about the customers here at Parakeet cafe. I will continue to come back and get this latte made specifically by Ryan. read more

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I just love this place. Although it's a bit pricey because they use quality oils and products, I have had very good experiences here. The staff is incredibly attentive and I have never had bad service here and I've been here quite a lot. So management is definitely doing something right! The food is good. But the drinks are spectacular. I absolutely love that they do not use seed oils and are cognizant of using quality ingredients. That means a lot to people like myself who are health-conscious. This is one of the main reasons I continue to support their business and will continue to be a regular. Always excited when they add something new to the menu. My favorite drink is the myan mocha. It is the perfect amount of sweetness, not too sweet, and I just love the spiciness of the cayenne. I have also tried many of their other drinks and they're all fantastic. read more

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Amazing service from Sean! Amazing food The breakfast is my go to but today tried the burger. read more

Really cute location with a spacious interior and beautiful decor. The wall art is especially pretty, and the overall ambiance inside is very charming. It's located in a nice shopping center, so the area is extremely busy and parking can be a little hectic. The staff were okay--not the friendliest, but the service was fine. Overall, it's a cute spot with a lovely atmosphere, especially if you enjoy pretty decor and don't mind a busy location. I ordered a Honey Cinnamon Iced Latte and the cinnamon flavor was a bit much, definitely over powered so it was not my favorite at all. Glad I tried it out once, don't think I would go back. read more

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Well, our first and initial visit was for coffee only. We also tried the blueberry scone. Good enough to get up and grab a menu to peruse. Super friendly service, albeit a gummy-eyed greeter at the register. We saw several items worth going back for a full-on breakfast. Looks like we'll be back someday. CritDicks read more

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The cafe was so cute! The aesthetic was very cute and beach. Love that they have a bunch of gluten free and dairy free options! I didn't try any of the food but everything on the menu looked great. Their latte, almond croissant were amazing! Food was ready quickly and the snacks they had at the counter were great as well! Will definitely come back read more

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I had a fantastic soup and salad for lunch. The squash soup and salad was vegan and gluten free. The squash soup taste was amazing. The crunchy Chinese salad was delicious. The salad comes with sesame seeds, cashews, edamame, and pickles. The salad has many different textures and flavors. Outstanding. It was my first time here and Ashley was very helpful and friendly. Cute little cozy cafe. read more

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The staff is very nice, although we did stand at the register longer than normal to place our order. There were 5 people behind the counter. The poke tuna bowl was delicious!!! I highly recommend it. The Green Goddess salad was really boring as was the side piece of salmon we ordered. Zero flavor. read more

I continue to love everything that I try from Parakeet Cafe, and they have so many fun and yummy options! Lots to choose from. They are efficient with their service and getting you your meal, and love the pink, and how fun and quirky the feel of the restaurant is! read more

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OMG! I love this place! The best coffee and the best people. Cheryl, Sean and Elsie have been so sweet every time I come in. read more

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5 stars! This place is super clean and very cute! Shout out to cheryl Elsie and Sean! They went above and beyond to assist me and the food and drinks were delicious thank you! read more

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Charley and the whole team are super friendly and the food here is my favorite! I always stop by when I am in the area. Would recommend for everyone! read more

I visited Parakeet Cafe while visiting family in Carlsbad and had a great time! Ryan's service, in tandem with the delicious Parakeet Bowl, was so excellent that I'll be making this a regular stop for future trips to Carlsbad. Highly recommend!! read more

I had a wonderful experience here 9/24 around 12pm. The barista really made my day. I mentioned how my day was not going well, not only did the barista relate but she offered me a cookie too. I wish I had caught her name. I will note that they do not have their own wifi and the forum wifi barley connects if not at all. read more

Food is fantastic services excellent the place is very crowded so you will have to wait but it's well worth it

It's pretty here and the ambiance is great. I didn't try the pastries although they looked delicious, my biggest complaint is the drinks. They never taste good, I'm unfortunately always disappointed. Both locations should just become bakeries because I think that would be better for business and more fair to customers because my drink did not taste like lavender, and my mother's drink did not taste like chai. We had our other family members taste it and they were confused about how it was made. Everything costs money and we were exploring the area before we had lunch for my birthday. Only reason I'm not giving it a one star is because the staff are nice, but I would never come here again. Does not seem worth my time or money. So sad because it looks so beautiful. I can't just expect change to occur so this is my stance not just from now, but also since 2023 from the Coronado location. read more

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This is solely based on my recent experience here. Met my daughter for her lunch break and sat out on the patio with my tumeric, ginger, lemon and raw honey tea and blueberry, lemon gluten free scone. Everything was great, sorry but I forgot pictures this time. There are several gluten free options, food options, coffee, tea etc. They don't use SEED OILS, or GUMS, their stuff is ORGANIC, ETHICALLY SOURCED...no need to say more!!! Love a place that cares and 'gets it', hard to avoid seed oils when you're out, so this is fantastic! Decor is cute, prices are comparable, baristas are nice. Not sure why they don't carry 5 stars but here's mine! read more

This place is so cute!! The paintings on the walls of birds are so eye catching and of course everything is pink. We stopped in to see what they had and to our surprise a LOT of stuff was gluten free! My husband got the eclair and a banana oat muffin to try. The eclair was very good - chocolate cream filled - and reminded me and my husband of a filled churro (without the cinnamon sugar). They have more than just baked goods and its definitely a place for sitting and relaxing. Theres even outdoor tables! I would love to come back here but it's over an hour away from me. But you never know! Its in a shopping plaza so decent parking. Clean bathroom!! read more

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Wanted to give a shout out to Charlie and Olivia who helped me with a very complicated Matcha order today!

I love parakeet. The food is always good and their refined sugar free pastries are great! However, I found out today that they use brown sugar to sweeten their house made vanilla syrup. As a place that advertises as a refined sugar free establishment it's disappointing to find out. I'd recommend Parakeet but be sure to check what's in the food and drinks before you eat it to make sure it's actually clean. The service is always excellent though! read more

First time. Great food and service. Loved our drinks by Olive and service from Cheryl! Will be back.

First time here and I would come back again. Their vanilla cold foam matcha is refreshing and doesn't taste like grass. The fruit danish was lite and delish. The star of the show was the chicken Cesar wrap. I like that it had big chunks of warm chicken because cold chicken would have put me in a bad mood. Not a lot of seating options for large groups, but it's a nice spot for a coffee/breakfast date. A little on the pricey side, but I think the quality of the food and the good service makes it worth it. I would recommend it. Just know, you're sitting outside and there will be bugs. lol read more

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Food was absolutely top‑notch, and the service matched it. Parakeet Café may be a small order‑at‑the‑counter spot, but there are plenty of tables to sit, relax, and enjoy your meal. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee fills the space and really enhances the whole vibe of the café. Aloden delivered exceptional customer service from start to finish. Thank you, Aloden, for truly elevating our experience at Parakeet Café! read more

I ordered a blueberry muffin and when I cut it open, there was one blueberry. For eight dollars are you kidding me? read more

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Cheryl was great with providing great food to the table and making us feel welcome. Olive made a great flat white also.

This cafe replaced Peets Coffee at the Forum. It's really hip - rad & trendy decor, modern furniture, definitely IG-worthy. Has indoor and outdoor seating. You order from the front cash register, there are bakery items to the side, and menus are available at the entrance. Menu has various items, including açaí bowls, yogurt, a section for toast, and cafe items. The Belgian waffle was delicious!! I actually couldn't finish it all, but it was just rich enough. Love the flavor combo - it satisfied my sweet tooth. My sis had the yogurt, and she seemed to enjoy it. Lots of items that came out were aromatic. Drip Coffee was extremely strong and bitter. Service was mediocre, which was disappointing. The staff seemed busy, but not particularly inviting or attentive. I didn't realize they had high chairs available until I specifically asked -- something that could've been mentioned or offered. I also noticed the staff seemed selectively friendly, which left the overall experience feeling a bit inconsistent. read more

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The iced chai was sooo good here! Thanks Cheryl for the yummy recs. Loved this spot!!

This place had the cutest aesthetics! We didn't get to try the food since my niece and I were just thirsty and looking to get drinks. We ordered two smoothies: * the classic (strawberry, apple, banana) * Mango Bliss (Golden berries, strawberries, oranges, apple & dried mango) Mine was simple and as the name implies, classic - it wasn't overly sweet and was refreshing. My niece really enjoyed her mango bliss smoothie. Service was pretty quick and friendly. The place is just super cute and I would def come back to try other drinks/food! read more

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