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Sine Wave Cafe

5.0 (60 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Leanne C.

I love supporting business owners that aren't chain and I love the ambiance at this cafe. I got the everything bagel and chose the tomato jam. There is another option of jam but totally forgot what it was. Wait didn't take long and I really enjoyed my food. I also ordered a London fog and it was . Owners are friendly and I definitely recommend. WiFi available available Indoor seating 3 tables of outdoor seating Free parking outside but with time limit (note: beware of getting ticketed if staying more than time allotted where you park as I've seen employees marking the tires of cars) No bathroom inside but if the library is open just go across for it or possibly CVS from what I heard They also offer prints from locals and I have actually bought one for my room from IG @rawoceanphotography and noticed that they do hold events sometimes at after hours. 10/10 recommend this business and would recommend to my family or friends or take them here if visiting and in area :)

Try the egg salad toast it is the best!
Cass I.

Egg salad toast is the best in San Diego! I always get the brioche option. The coffees are also outstanding as well.

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Super nice staff and nice chairs tables to work. Good coffee and food options near the beach as well

Cinnamon cold foam cold brew (fall special)
Sean H.

This place is a cute new coffee shop tucked away in the school zone section of OB. I came here on a Sunday after pickleball and needed caffeine and food. I got a cold brew with cinnamon cold foam and it hit the spot. Their main food/ signature seemed to be their toasts so we tried two: Avocado toast - a bit pricey but the bread was amazing and the eggs were excellent! They had cool golden utensils to make it a bit easier to eat. Egg salad toast - this was recommended and I see why! A very comforting balance of savory and fresh flavor, not too heavy not too light. A few people working on their laptops and a few tables outside as well, a very chill spot.

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Veronica

Cute little cafe. Matcha was good, but thought it was expensive to charge $1 for maple syrup or other sweeteners even if it's half sweet.

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Emmett T.

While departing the OB neighborhood on a couple of occasions earlier this summer, I noticed Sine Wave Cafe which was located on the same block of Santa Monica Ave as the US Post Office. The cafe occupied a middle suite between a smoke shop to its left and a psychic to its right. Diagonal parking spaces were available up and down both sides of the street. Countertop seating was on the right side while several tables were set up on the left side if you wanted to hang out. There were also two outdoor tables on the front patio. During the time of my visit, the menu consisted of calzones, oats, and toast for food. Coffee and tea were the primary beverages. It was near closing so I ordered a Breakfast Calzone and a Matcha Latte. Egg, spinach, mushroom, and mozzarella made up the filling inside the pastry. A small cup of tomato jam was provided on the side for dipping. The latte was served cold with ice. The calzone was rather small for the $5 price. The kitchen initially underheated the product and took it back from me for another round in the oven. As compensation for the trouble, they offered a complimentary brown butter chocolate chip cookie which was a nice gesture. The cookie tasted better than the calzone, perhaps because of my sweet tooth. The green colored drink was fairly standard and had a good amount of matcha flavor.

The Elvis [and a coconut mocha].
Crystal G.

I ordered some peanut butter toast and a coffee. The service was friendly and it was a beautiful day outside! Great place to go to relax!

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Jack M.

This is a terrific locally owned coffeeshop. The shop has a lot of good stuff to offer. I had an iced coffee with milk and a couple of their breakfast calzones: one with bacon on and eggs and the other with veggies and eggs. You can get a regular coffee and two small calzones for $10. The iced coffee was great. The coffee offered a great medium coffee flavor and was smooth and rich. The calzone are made in house by the owner. I like that they are crispy in nature and filled nicely with their tasty filling. I enjoyed both of them, but I was most fond of the bacon and eggs given the savory flavor. Make sure you try their tomato jam. It goes very well with these little calzones. The service was very friendly and welcoming. They offer inside and outside seating. They also over baked goods and a variety of different toasts.

Melany M.

Cute place, really good matcha, really good homemade banana bread that the sweet barista heated up for me! I WFH here and met a few other employees along with the owner, they are all very sweet and seem down to Earth - very chill granola vibes I love it I'll be back

Egg Salad Toast, Deluxe Avocado Toast
Reina N.

This place is so cute and DELICIOUS! Got their iced vanilla latte, brown sugar latte, egg salad toast, and avocado deluxe toast. It was seriously incredible. I consider myself a coffee snob and this place surpassed expectations. The service was quick and easy too!

Joanne R.

We ate here twice while staying in OB for a staycation, and I can't wait to drive back down to not only eat here again, but sit and soak in the chill vibe. It felt like home the second we walked in, and they remembered us when we came in the next day. I've already tried to replicate the toasted coconut cappuccino at home, but I just can't do it. The toast with tomato jelly was a suggestion that was not on the menu, and I've been craving that ever since as well. Every ingredient was so fresh! The food was made with such care and attention to detail! May you be mobbed every day of the week, Sine Cafe! See you again soon!

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Thank you Renny! So glad you visited us

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20 days ago

Quaint space that filled up quick. Kind service, delicious breakfast sammies and drinks.

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7 months ago

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2 months ago

I tried the seasonal espresso float and it was amazing! Tasted like a rootbeer float with a hint of coffee flavor.

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Thank you Cass! We love the egg salad too :)

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7 days ago

BEST PLACE EVER LOVE THE STAFF!! Great temp in the heat wave and love this place they have the best matcha!!

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Thank you Sean! So glad you liked everything

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3 months ago

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Thank you Giavanna! We use Prager Brothers sourdough

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2 months ago

Cold brew was excellent, clean nice flavor. Good vibes inside Hope to come back to try the food.

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Thank you Michael! So glad you liked the cold brew

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Thanks Crystal!!

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1 year ago

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11 months ago

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Thank you Melany! SO nice meeting you :)

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3 months ago

Reasonable priced. Good coffee. Indoor and outdoor seating options. Staff is nice and they have some food options as well!

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Thank you Joanne! We can’t wait to see you again :)

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Thank you so much! we are so glad you liked our food and drinks :)

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Great place! Drinks, food are both fantastic. Very welcoming! Met owner and his father.

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thank you for the review!

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Thanks so much!

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4 months ago

The most friendly staff, and one of the best matchas in OB. Vibe is always great inside with pleanty of seating :)

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thank you claire!

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10 months ago

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5 months ago

Great customer service and great quality coffee! They 4 til 4 beans which are very yummy!

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thank you shriya!

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5 months ago

Amazing!!! I ordered the mango matcha latte and it was SO GOOD will be ordering again.

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Thank you so much! This review made our day :)

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