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    Sweet Reef

    4.3 (88 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Cookie stuffed waffle shaped like a fish   Oreo taiyaki
    Jan C.

    My niece told us that we MUST take her boys (ages 12 and 9) to sweet reef to get their favorite taiyaki waffle stuffed with Oreos and shaped like a dish. The boys were begging for them. It was a challenge to find this place on the Embarcadero, but happy kids resulted. The waffles are 3 for $10 so the boys each got one and we split the third. The waffles are warm, fun, with a gooey cookie filling.

    Strawberry & Peach black tea with boba
    Tiffany L.

    *Visited on Sunday 1/12/2025 around 5pm :) Came to visit Sweet Reef for the first time with a friend who has gone here a few times. The shop itself is pretty cozy, and there's a small section for local crafts and art. When we came in, there was only one staff member managing a few orders. Since the staff member was busy, we took our time checking out the art and craft section. Though it took awhile to get our orders in, the staff member was incredibly kind and informative. OKAY THE DRINK: * I had built my drink - black tea base, strawberry and peach flavoring, and boba :) it was pretty refreshing, and definitely satisfied my Boba craving * my friend highly recommends their dirty horchata (coffee + horchata) as well as their taiyaki. * I noticed that they had bubble waffles, and plan to try it next time!

    Front of restaurant
    Lena S.

    Sweet Reef is such a gem! The atmosphere is beautiful, cozy, and welcoming with super cute vibes. Service was excellent! The drinks were absolutely delicious! I tried the Peach Passionfruit and my boyfriend tried the Chai Thai Tea boba, and both were spot on. I also loved that they have art hung up on the walls that you can actually purchase, which adds a creative and local touch to the space. Plus, there are board games to play, making it a fun and relaxing spot to hang out with friends. Definitely a must-visit if you're in the area, I'll be coming back!

    Taiyaki and a tea
    T Q.

    I'd give them a second chance... The day I was there, there was only one person working. The family in front of me was receiving their order shortly after I walked in and one of them was given the wrong size drink, which was corrected while I waited to place my order. I ordered a taiyaki flight and 2 drinks and the employee took 3 more groups' orders who were waiting behind me. The taiyaki were cute, but underfilled and pretty sloppy, making it quite difficult for the employee to remove them. He was very polite and they still tasted good. The drinks were pretty standard, (made from a mix), boba texture was good, but I did notice the other drink had nearly twice as much ice as mine. I didn't think it was worth going back in there when there were a about 12 people crammed in the shop and one employee who really seemed like he needed some grace. Overall, it was worth the experience and I'll probably give them another chance in the future.

    Fun-licious Taiyaki (fish-shaped waffles) with delicious filling(s).
    Terry C.

    Sweet Reef is located on the ground level, just below a sushi restaurant on the Embarcadero across the street from the bay. They serve up fun-licious, freshly made taiyaki, along with many types of milk & bubble teas as well as coffees. There is a small ledge to sit and enjoy one's drink and/or taiyaki, but generally, items are made for take-away. We enjoyed four of their freshly made Taiyaki (fish-shaped waffles): Cookie Batter, Cheddar Cheese, Pizza and Taro Cream Cheese. All quite delicious. Different flavors and plain are available. Great selection of music in-house. Mike is awesome. Head over to Sweet Reef for a delicious treat or beverage.

    Taiyaki
    Karen A.

    This is a taiyaki and boba shop. It has really awesome wave wallpaper. Stopped in to buy freshly made to order taiyaki. Got two red bean paste taiyaki. They were hot, tasty, and oddly reminiscent of fig newtons. (Of course, they were NOT fig newtons). There was one person working in the shop, and he was extremely efficient, but very busy. This place is going to need more help because the concept seems popular! We will return to try other flavors of taiyaki.

    Boba Milk Tea
    Rachel L.

    Having had so much boba tea in my life, this spot was just decent! I tried the matcha with half sugar and my mom got the house milk tea with half sugar. Both turned out pretty sweet but I felt like it was the sugar in my matcha drink that saved it. There wasn't much matcha flavor and it tasted more like milk. The original milk tea was good but nothing special. You can hear music blasting from this boba shop before you enter. The smell of the taiyaki was incredible; had to stop myself from getting one. Was completely empty when we went and there was only one worker. He was friendly and quick with our orders; also checked to see if our drinks were fine.

    Strawberry Matcha with Lychee
    Regina C.

    Sweet Reef being right below a sushi restaurant was a smart move. Because who can resist the smell of taiyaki before and after leaving a restaurant?! We got the taro milk tea with boba, strawberry matcha with lychee, and brown sugar matcha with boba + oreo taiyaki, nutella taiyaki, and cookie butter taiyaki. The strawberry matcha wasn't the tastiest in my opinion. It was heavy on the milk and light on strawberry syrup + matcha so that was a little disappointing. The taiyaki however were very delicious. The nutella and cookie butter taiyaki were a hit! Also loved how they have a loyalty punch card program where every eight drinks/taiyaki purchased, you get a free drink!

    Taiyaki + Drinks
    got h.

    The drinks (Strawberry Milk w/ Lychee Jelly + Dirty Horchata w/ Boba) were delicious. Good flavor and not too sweet. The taiyaki (Cherry Cheesecake + Oreo) were made to order, so they were fresh and crispy. The Cherry Cheesecake was very good! The Oreo was... just an Oreo stuffed inside a taiyaki .

    Strawberry hortchata with lychee jelly on right and mocha peanut butter with boba and lychee jelly on left
    Jackie X.

    Decided to get this after dinner even though I was stuffed but did not disappoint! I got a large strawberry horchata with lychee jelly and my boyfriend got a large mocha peanut butter with boba and lychee jelly. The large is so worth it because it's only 75 cents more than the regular. The drink was sweet and fruity and the jelly was perfect. My boyfriend's was super sweet and peanut buttery (I'm not a fan of super sweet but he liked it). Friendly service and quick!

    Found it! Entrance to Sweet Reef...
    Phillip L.

    Recently we had the pleasure of finding Sweet Reef in Morro Bay on the Embarcadero. Since I really enjoy watching YouTubers Daniel and Yuka in Tokyo (they ordered the same while walking the streets in Shinjuku) I was thrilled to find an establishment that actually makes to order...Taiyaki, Sweet Reef is that place. Never tried Taiyaki you say? Well then...make this Boba and Taiyaki shop your next destination. Once we walked in to the "bright" yet sparsely decorated shop, we were attended to quickly by Jared (Owner) who was delightfully friendly and talkative. Unbeknownst to us...until Jared revealed it, Geology came before Taiyaki. But thankfully now instead of concentrating on rocks, Jared is busy making Boba ("Bubble Tea") and Taiyaki (Japanese Tai "fish-shaped" Waffle Cakes filled with your choice of Cheddar Cheese, Nutella, Oreo, and Cookie Butter). We ordered a Strawberry Horchata Boba (5/5 - fabulous taste) and 2 Taiyaki(s) : 1 Nutella (5/5 - freakin YUMMY) and 1 Cheddar Cheese (4/5 - delicious, but the Nutella had it beat) and we enjoyed them just as much here, as if we would have ordered them on the streets of Shinjuku. Kudos Jared and thank-you for your excellent Customer Service. With our desire for a little "something, something " satiated and an exchange of departing pleasantries, we took our leave knowing it wouldn't be long before we would find ourselves back at Sweet Reef. On this occasion, in this Yelper's opinion Sweet Reef in Morro Bay...truly earned this "highly recommend" 5 Star review.

    Chloe S.

    What an amazing addition to the Central Coast! We've been in need of place that staisfies our Asian dessert cravings. The taiyakis are made fresh to order and come to you hot and crispy. They have unique drink flavor, we tried the coconut Chai which was great and unlike any other boba places. We also had the matcha which tasted like quality, along with the early gray which we found to be a bit strong but still very tasty. If you're a not a bug fan on tea flavors perhaps up the sweetness on the earl gray drink. Excited to come back and try more flavors! The staff was very nice and helped described the drinks to us.

    Nathalie B.

    The Morro Bay sunrise Boba was a treat for the taste buds, and the boba itself was truly satisfying. If you're a fan of delicious Boba beverages, Sweet Reef is the place to be!

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    Good little hidden spot. There was only 1 employee working and he was busy. Good lemonade. The wait is a lil extended.

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    Ask the Community - Sweet Reef

    Is boba vegan? Or lychee, or popping boba?

    Yes all are vegan :)

    Is there a gluten free option on the food?

    We are working on a gluten free Taiyaki as well as a pet friendly option :) We will be sure to announce it once it is perfected!

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    Rock Espresso Bar - burrito! :)

    Rock Espresso Bar

    4.5(513 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    If you're in Morro Bay, this is the place to go for your morning caffeine. Rudie seems to know…read moreeveryone who walks through the door and everyone is happy to see him. He's funny, friendly and not in a rush. The place has a relaxing morning mood. I learned that he used to be in a band called The Murder Hornets and he gave me a good recommendation for a brunch spot nearby. I got an Americano that was hot and perfect. I also had a triple berry muffin that I'm sure was homemade, not one of those overly sugary ones you get at some places. There is seating out front and inside, but I sat in a cute little garden area in the back.

    We had a great experience when visiting with a large group of about 12 people. We ordered a variety…read moreof food and drinks and everything we tried was good. As expected with a group our size, there was a bit of a wait, but what stood out was how well the staff managed expectations from the moment we ordered. They were transparent about timing, which made the experience feel organized and considerate rather than frustrating. While some of us were already enjoying our drinks and food, the owner personally came out to thank our group for stopping by. That level of hospitality really stood out. At a time when genuine customer appreciation can sometimes feel rare, that personal touch made a big impression on us. The service felt warm, personable, and authentic, and the quality of both the food and drinks matched the experience. I would make a point to stop here again next time I'm in Morro Bay.

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    Local art is the best!

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    Plain Jane burrito and vanilla latte

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    Nautical Bean - Navy Special

    Nautical Bean

    4.5(17 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    There ate no shortages of coffee places in morro bay The…read moreplace on the hottest corner in town was finally consumed by another coffee place. The last few occupants just didn't get the business they earned to return again,always an issue Hopefully Nautical has their beans together and will make proud this golden corner in morro bay. Leo greeted me as I came through the door, okay good fun and good stuff. The skate board theme was unexpected for a nautical place. I was expecting fish nets and glass buoy balls. Its what's inside that counts said my mother, I ordered a iced mocha coffee no whip The menu looks interesting and certainly needs further exploration. Breakfast burrito, sandwiches, pastries, cookies sold out Yeah...and my favorite sitting outside in the shade watching people crossing the street verses cars trying to cross the street. Add a bar on two corners and the entertainment begins. So come on in and buy something and lets keep this coffee place in business foodguy-Martin

    Delicious coffee, delightful baristas that made a simple get-together a special occasion by making…read moresure each of us had exactly what we wanted. I couldn't make up my mind, so "Leo" (Lou?) slowly explained what each menu item involved and was patient with others who also had questions about the different names and flavors of the hot coffee. As you can see by the picture below, they lit up the little shop with smiles. We will be back next time we are in town!

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    Nautical Bean - The coffee bar and David Bowie section of skate decks

    The coffee bar and David Bowie section of skate decks

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    Croissant breakfast sandwich

    Nautical Bean - So many killer skate decks and other memorabilia

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    La Parisienne - Cream cheese Blueberry Croissant. Background is an Almond brioche.

    La Parisienne

    4.4(390 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Absolutely loved this little place!! Not only is the view from the front out into the bay, FABULOUS…read morebut the atmosphere was so nice! The new owners have done an INCREDIBLE job! They are so sweet! We visited Morro Bay for the first time and I was so pleased with the food, we went back 3 more times!!! Everything is super fresh and the flavors were great! Coffee was delicious!! I highly recommend and I will tell you, now we have a regular place to go when we visit because WE WILL BE BACK!! We had the breakfast croissant sandwiches, the lattes, the fresh homemade soups (wow) with the fresh baguette!! So delicious! I literally took a dozen little red velvet cake pops and little cakes home with me... just delicious!! It gets packed in there but the service is great and well worth it!

    Tried several of their items and wasn't too impressed. As I left I heard a patron who ordered a…read morecheeseburger. I wouldn't have even thought to order one but he said it was the best in town. I will be back to try the cheeseburger!! The Apple brioche was beautiful but way too big. The Blackberry Cream Cheese Danish was messy and hardly any cream cheese. The Chocolate Croissant was good. Iced Mocha was OK. Turkey sandwich on croissant was really heavy, not much to write home about though. Caramel Oatmeal cookie good. Raisin Oatmeal was really good. Chocolate Chip Oatmeal crumbled. Almond Oatmeal was OK. Friendly folks, got a handicapped place right in front. They are open until 3:00.

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    La Parisienne - Light, flaky, rich buttery, vibrant golden brown, curvaceous crescent croissants from La Parisienne.

    Light, flaky, rich buttery, vibrant golden brown, curvaceous crescent croissants from La Parisienne.

    La Parisienne - Cream cheese Blueberry Croissant and an Almond brioche.

    Cream cheese Blueberry Croissant and an Almond brioche.

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    Yummy pastries

    Morro Bay Coffee Co - The Sign Outside of the Store

    Morro Bay Coffee Co

    4.0(140 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $

    Some people in the hospitality business were born to be there, and Aja Davis is one of those…read more She runs her coffee shop with that kind of welcoming spirit that feels homey and warm. Of course Morro Bay is already a charming locale, and Aja fits in well. Her coffee is distinctive and her pastries are made with real butter not nasty seed oil. I stepped aside to let her greet two young gentleman and she said, "It's okay, these are my sons." And what charming young men Matthew and Jeremiah are! I was very glad to meet all three and to patronize this sweet coffee cafe.

    The other coffee place we initially went to was out of service due to a power outage. He…read morerecommended we come here instead. It was pretty busy when we pulled up. The person working there (owner?) Was hustling hard. She was working the register. Cleaning the tables. Handing out the food. Making the food and drinks in the back. She was a 1 woman wrecking crew. But still was able to get everyone's stuff out in a timely manner. Without sacrificing customer service. We ordered their chai latte and a black medium roast coffee. As well as a breakfast burrito and a rock harburrito. We forgot to tell her it was to go as we were trying to get back home before the LA traffic started. Imagine to my surprise when she came out with the food and it was to go!! The chai latte was really good. I loved it. And my wife really enjoyed it. Black coffee was good too. No frills. No fluff. But it kept me awake for the 4.5 hour drive home. So that works. The breakfast burrito was really good. My wife enjoyed hers. And mines was good too. Packaged really well. Ate it while driving so that really facilitated us getting home before the traffic. It was a very hearty burrito the rock harburrito. Gave us some green sauce to go with it. And it was just amazing. The inside is somewhat cramped with many tables and chairs. She also sells baked goods. And some random things. Like coffee mugs and other things. Nice signs all over the place as well as in the parking lot about the importance of coffee!! I really loved the hustle. And the food and drink was amazing. Not more you can ask for.

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    Morro Bay Coffee Co - Parking spot sign

    Parking spot sign

    Morro Bay Coffee Co - Orders a hot coffee and it had a bunch of curdled milk floating in it

    Orders a hot coffee and it had a bunch of curdled milk floating in it

    Morro Bay Coffee Co - From the outside

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    From the outside

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