My wife and I were looking for some good coffee drinks in Julian -- not easy! We checked Yelp and were happy to find Purple Owl Cafe. A nice surprise. I got an iced mocha and my wife got a matcha -- definitely hit the spot. We were lucky -- not busy at all when we stopped by, even though it was the weekend. Was nice to sit out front of the cafe in the chairs under the trees. Solid coffee option in Julian for sure. Looking forward to checking out some of the plant-based food options next time we visit. read more

Purple Owl Cafe - Creperies Near Me - Julian, California

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First time here and I'm gonna chalk this up to being a holiday weekend (4th of July) and them being understaffed. But everything, literally EVERYTHING was undercooked. It took forever to get our food so I'm assuming they were going as fast as they could, and cutting corners where they had to just to get it out quickly because the place was packed with other 4th of July tourists. But the breakfast potatoes were practically raw, the crepe was gummy, just all around terrible. It was also way too expensive for the quantity and quality. Again, I'm trying to give the benefit of the doubt and assume that normally they are a better restaurant. Just avoid this place on holidays like the plague. Between the price, the wait, and the food quality, of the worst dining experiences in recent memory read more

Sunday 6/14/26 10:00 AM When you're excited to make an hour-long drive to support a Latino-owned coffee shop and end up having an underwhelming experience. One of my biggest pet peeves: raza giving attitude to raza. Girl at register, chill. There wasn't even a line. One of us received our food, but after about 30 minutes, I had to get up and ask if they had forgotten mine. During that time, I noticed the cook spending several minutes chatting with two people. When I finally asked, she checked the receipts and told me my order had never been given to her. No offer to make it right, just a casual "sorry about that." Food was okay. Service was not. Que lastima. I rarely leave bad reviews, but judging by the other reviews, this doesn't seem like a one-time issue. Read the feedback and do better. read more

We searched Yelp for a café in Julian, and it led us to this charming restaurant. We ended up having such a wonderful dining experience in this quaint little town. My sister loved her entrée so much that she wants to come back for her birthday and order the exact same thing, the savory crepes. Everything was served hot, fresh, and full of flavor. The coffee was especially delicious, and I'll definitely be ordering a cup on our next visit. The meal gave us plenty of energy to stroll through town afterward and enjoy the shops. It was the perfect combination of great food, a cozy atmosphere, and a relaxing day in Julian. read more

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Amazing service! Good air conditioning on a hot day and fresh fruit! Good place to study read more

Purple Owl Cafe - Americano with fruit cup and an order of oranges - Creperies Near Me - Julian, California

Such a hidden gem! We tried the Purple Owl Cafe and everything we ate and drink was absolutely delicious. Strawberry matcha, s'mores latte, Nina fresa crepe, and the Luca plate were all spectacular! The ambiance of the whole restaurant and patio outside are perfect for a weekend brunch spot! Definitely check it out. read more

Purple Owl Cafe - Nina La Fresa Crepes, strawberry matcha, s'mores latte - Creperies Near Me - Julian, California

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The Julian Latte was amazing!!! I also love that their menu is vegan friendly. The food was delicious and did not take too long to come out. My family and I went for breakfast and there was plenty of seating. I was hoping to try the Pumpkin Pie latte after seeing some menus saying it was year-round, but was informed it's seasonal. Overall, I would definitely come back! read more

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Great healthy option in Julian! The coffee was great and there was a small kids area for my daughter to play while we ate. read more

Purple Owl Cafe - Creperies Near Me - Julian, California

Everything went well, it is farm to table so it takes a little extra time & so worth it. My husband had banana bread french toast with fresh ripe blueberries & strawberries! I had savory crepe with stir fried spinach & onions topped with black olives, the real kind, enjoyed it all. read more

Purple Owl Cafe - Creperies Near Me - Julian, California

I had saved Purple Owl Cafe in my collections for my first trip to Julian, and I really enjoyed it. The atmosphere and food were both impressive. I loved their interior decor; although there has been certain comments on it not giving "purple owl" vibes, I think everything looks well put together with several purple colored and owl decorations that respond to the name. There could always be more, but that seems like a nice fit to me, lol. Anyway, I loved my Fun Guy tartine with potatoes, and my matcha tasted just how I like it. Vegan whipped cream was on the menu, but they did not have it, so that was a bummer, but I'll call it blessing in disguise to avoid more calories. My friend and I wanted to try the Beyond Papas, but they were all out of beyond meat. She ended up ordering the Luca tartine and said it was okay but has had better. She loved her Purple Owl drink though! They had a clean restroom outside, which was a plus! I even returned to use it again before I hit the road back home because the porta potty lines were seriously unfavorable, and I'd rather go here (clean restroom over a porta potty) anytime I'm back in Julian. read more

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Enjoyed their beautiful outdoor seating while enjoying our drinks. Here on a camping trip in Julian, we really enjoyed checking out this beautiful spot and treating ourselves to something we didn't make ourselves! The staff took a while to greet us when we walked in, and we didn't receive a buzzer to tell us when our drinks are ready so we had to go in and check ourselves. We ordered the blueberry pea matcha, the Purple Owl (blueberry pea lemonade), an iced Smores latte, a tropical smoothie, and some kind of brown sugar & cinnamon latte. Everything was delicious, and we really enjoyed enjoying the sun and our drinks with our pup! read more

Purple Owl Cafe - Creperies Near Me - Julian, California

Great tasting food. Vegan and gluten free options. Quiet cafe in the country with ample parking. I ordered the Papas and loved it. read more

Purple Owl Cafe - Papas - Creperies Near Me - Julian, California

I stopped by with my friends after apple picking to get a coffee beverage. Staff was nice and wait wasn't long at all even for how busy it was. I ordered a cinnamon honey latte. They ran out of oat milk so I got coconut milk instead and it was delicious. The vibe was comfort meets cute. This is a place to go to for slow mornings or to get work done! I loved the pitched roof wooden paneled ceiling and decorations, very cute. They have indoor and outdoor seating. I also like how they have their own parking lot. I'll definitely be coming back again to try their breakfast food! It's also great that they have vegan options. read more

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Welcoming spot with delicious food coffee drinks, pastry. The tartines are a standout and I loved the Mexican mocha. (Tartine here is an open faced sandwich on house made focaccia.) Delicious! read more

Purple Owl Cafe - Veggie tartine (open faced sandwich in house made focaccia) and side salad. - Creperies Near Me - Julian, California

extremely cute and well decorated cafe!! Loved the vibe of the place I got the Julian (apple pie latte) and it was pretty good! Tasted like what you expect it to taste like--cinnamons and apples. The wait was a bit long with the line to the door, so prepare for that if you're coming at peak times Would definitely return to try some of their food options! read more

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This was our first stop in Julian, so we could start our day of exploring with a solid breakfast. There was plenty of parking available and it's close to the main street. When we went in there was a bit of a line, but it went by quite fast. Mostly because we were perusing the drink and food menus for the most of it. The cashier was sweet and efficient. There was plenty of seating inside and there were tables outside if you wanted to enjoy the greenery and the soft breeze. We picked up our food pretty quickly, especially when you saw the long line starting to form. I ordered the iced butterfly pea latte and the pooh bear crepes. It was my first time trying butterfly pea and although the color was vibrant and dreamy, the drink didn't have much taste to it. The pooh bear crepes tasted decent. I personally like floral flavors like lavender and the read more

Purple Owl Cafe - Pooh Bear Crepes - Creperies Near Me - Julian, California

Can we update your Yelp to reflect your current open hours. Seems like a very easy fix read more

Purple Owl Cafe - Yelp open status. - Creperies Near Me - Julian, California

Always a must stop place while in Julian . My husband thinks the coffee is alittle lacking in strength and flavor but I love the mazapan hot coffee and the apple pie coffee . read more

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My family dined here on 4th of July! Because of that, parking and crowd was probably different than other days since there was a 4th of July parade starting before we arrived. There was no wait to order and plenty of tables indoor and outdoor. There is a small parking lot shared with the Sheriff's Dept and a pet clinic. The restaurant has plenty of menus when you walk in. Order at the register, receive a pager, and grab your goodies when it rings. I ordered the cream cheese dill-ight tartine and it was absolutely delicious! All the different flavors together were perfect! The whole dish kept me nice and full for a day of exploring Julian! My snickers iced latte was also tasty! My husband, our baby and our dog dined outside. I really like their outdoor seating area because it's super spacious and open (no gates or fences), tables (only a few) are very spaced out, and there was so much shade from the trees! There are restrooms available outside of the actual restaurant. Purple Owl Cafe was such a nice breakfast spot. We fully enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend! read more

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Super cute spot right off the Main Street of madness in downtown Julian. Only thing I've had was a brown sugar + cinnamon latte but it was bomb! When I was waiting for my coffee I did see a few food dishes come out and they did look pretty good. I would definitely come back to give this cute little spot another try! read more

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Pleasant dining room. Nice decor. None of the hot food items were very good and the latte and cappuccino weren't very good. I hope this was an unusual outcome. I have hope for this cafe read more

I agree with another Yelp reviewer that this cute place could lean into the purple owl theme if they wanted to. That being said, the ice cafe latte and the iced Mexican mocha hit the spot! The young man who served us today was friendly and helpful. This cafe is located between the Julian Sheriff's office and a pet center. Plenty of parking as well as indoor and outdoor seating. Bathrooms outside around the corner. Music in the background is not too loud. Seems like a good place to study, work, or hang out with friends over coffee, tea, pastries. read more

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Really didn't want to write this review, but this is a reminder to myself. We wanted to grab coffee quickly before our drive back home, but it turned out not quick at all. It took us ~45 minutes to get our drinks (we didn't order food). A little disappointing, but at least the drinks will be good right? Wrong. All the coffee drinks had minimal coffee flavor. The cappuccino was mediocre. Mocha tasted just like milk. Julian Pie Latte was overly sweet. At least the indoor and outdoor space was nice though. read more

Came here on a weekend afternoon, about 30 mins before closing. Just one other family leaving as we entered. A short couple minutes walk off Main Street, slightly downhill. It is located right next to the police station. Anyways, at the time of our visit the cafe was already closed, but we were able to order our drinks and a little treat from their display. We got a mocha and an iced strawberry matcha. Their presentations were pretty.. our drinks were sweet and rich. I assume this place gets pretty busy during peak season/days... but I enjoyed the quiet of our visit. It's a nice little break to be able to sit away from the crowds of Main Street. Also a good option if you're a fan of Julian but not really craving pie? Hahah . Lots of tables, a few tables/chairs outside too , free WiFi, open layout. A little pricey but comparable to similar coffee shops / cafe.. read more

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They have a private parking lot and both indoor and outdoor seating. I built my own smoothie with peanut butter, strawberries, and blueberries -- it was delicious! Service was great, and I'm looking forward to coming back to try their brunch options. read more

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Randomly decided to go to Julian since I was bored one morning and left the house without coffee. The first stop I made was by Purple Owl because according to Yelp this was one of the better options available. I was craving a good coffee and the menu was one of the reasons I stopped by. It definitely stood out with all the fun flavors to choose from. I normally don't go for these two flavors but decided what the heck and ordered the s'mores coffee and the raspberry one. The s'mores flavor was a bit of a letdown. Im not the biggest s'mores fan in general but was expecting a bolder flavor like more marashmelloy or even smokey. It was more of a subtle sweetness. The raspberry one was the complete opposite of the s'mores. It was sweet and rich! If I didn't have the s'mores to balance out the raspberry and vice versa, it woulda been a disappointing visit. Overall, I might not rank it the best coffee but for the region I guess it was fine. The caffeine did the job, so at least I left feeling energized. I'd give the menu itself a solid 4 stars based on the variety and options, but the vibe of the place loses a star. We walked in and it felt like everyone was staring at us, and not in a welcoming way. The staff was fine, just busy buzzing around. We didn't stick around to sip our coffee nor try the food. Overall, it was an okay experience. Tons of parking available. The lot is shared with the sheriff office. read more

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This was a sweet stop in Julian on our way home from camping. We both liked our coffees and hipster food, I think this is one of the healthiest food options in Julian. We ordered savory crepes and brussetta; both were filling and tasty! It has a cozy cafe vibe and is in a really sweet nook, we would come back. :-) read more

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Wow! Amazing breakfast. Fresh ground coffee, vegan and vegetarian food options available, pet friendly patio seating. What more could you ask for?! read more

One person working 8AM 10 guest maybe 40 minute salad BE BETTER just because you are a choice and bank on visitors does not mean provide poor quality service ........just a thought while I was trying to enjoy a VACATION The lady that was working was trying her best read more

I really wish I could give a 5 star review because the workers were hustling the whole time we were there. But I think they were short staffed a cook or something. My potatoes were cold and my sandwich (while flavorful) was lukewarm. The inside was nice and cozy with a great outdoor seating area. Maybe on a different day food could get out faster or the tables could be bussed. But today was not that today. read more

The food was meh and the crepe was horrible. We waited over an hour for food that wasn't worth it. No drip coffee, the place felt disorganized, and the cashier had zero customer service skills. Bathroom didn't even have toilet paper. Not coming back. Complete chaos. read more

Purple Owl Cafe - Poblano crepe (aka Olive Garden pasta) - Creperies Near Me - Julian, California

You know I like to leave positive reviews, but we were really disappointed with this stop. We ordered a simple white mocha, and they charged extra for the white mocha--which didn't make sense. We also asked for our drinks to go, but when we picked them up, the lid wasn't secured properly. My husband burned his hand, and after fixing the lid, the cup busted open again and burned him a second time. When we went back, they replaced the cup but casually said, "Yeah, these cups aren't the best." Not exactly reassuring. To top it off, the drink itself tasted like pure sugar with no coffee flavor at all--we couldn't even drink it. What a waste of $10. Thanks, but never again again. read more

Purple Owl Cafe - White mocha with horrible cheap cups, extra sweet. - Creperies Near Me - Julian, California

They are somewhat of a unicorn, but when you catch the kitchen open, you are in for an excellent meal. read more

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Love the espresso pick me ups mid work day! So far I have tried Vietnamese iced coffee and the mazapan latte. Staff is always working hard and still in a great mood and sociable. read more

Went by for mochas as it was the only place open before 9am in the area. They were excellent coffees delivered quickly. I had also thrown in a couple puff pastry last minute, just to have something to eat, even though at 99% of cafes those kinds of things are usually old and tough & never have much filling in them and are 50% pastry and 25% air. I was so surprised when I got back to camp and we enjoyed them. Not only fresh but bursting with filling. This, this is how a pastry should be! It made for a happy morning. read more

Purple Owl is nestled just off the main road in Julian and what a quaint little spot! Has plenty of parking (as long as you don't mind being by the sheriff's office) and has inside seating as well as outdoor seating which I liked because if you want to go outside, ground, and touch some grass, it's available! I ordered the Fun Guy crêpe which was DELICIOUS. I was expecting all the mushrooms and onions to be inside the crêpe, though the setup was good having the cheese melted inside, and the toppings. Service was quick, and the host even got me a spare cup of hot water for my to-go drink to cut the heavy cream in the Turmeric Latte. Definitely would come back when I'm having carbs! read more

Purple Owl Cafe - Fun Guy crêpe - Creperies Near Me - Julian, California

Nice place. I had the spicy Mami. Bread so good, great flavors. The potatoes weren't warm enough but everything else was great. Purple owl drink with lemonade was refreshing too. read more

Purple Owl Cafe - Good lunch place - Creperies Near Me - Julian, California

This cafe is such a gem, hidden slightly away from the bustling street in Julian. My friend said he knew a spot and I'm so glad he brought me to Purple Owl! The interior is so cozy and I felt like I was a Gilmore girl walking around in the fall. There is a large food menu and so many creative fall drinks as well. The Julian latte (apple pie latte) was unfortunately sold out when we got there, so I ordered a strawberry white mocha. My friend got a hot latte. We also ordered one of their savory crepes! We sat in there, talking and eating for two hours. We looked at the time and were shocked at how quickly the time flew by. The cafe got quite busy in the afternoon but it felt even cozier. It is a great spot for larger groups because they have lots of seating. I think they forgot to put espresso into my drink because it tasted like a strawberry chocolate milk. It was very tasty nonetheless! We just wanted a light breakfast before getting our Julian pie, and the crepe was quite filling for the two of us! It was tastier than we had anticipated. read more

Loved that there was a little kid section when you walk in! Allows the parents to enjoy eating while the kids play a little while waiting to be served! Crepes were good! The boys also loved the crepadilla! Wish they had meat choices (personal preference) but overall great! read more

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Pretty cute place with plenty of inside seating and some outdoor seating. Decent parking as well. Food and drinks out quickly. Puebla Crepe: very rich and saucy. I would recommend getting the sauce on the side because it felt like eating a brunch enchilada with how much sauce covering the crepe. Crepe was almost like a thin pancake. Signature Purple Owl Lemonade: pretty good with the lemonade and butterfly tea. A reasonable amount of sweetness and not artificial tasting. Relaxing cafe if you're looking for a quick bite downtown. read more

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