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    Swell Cafe

    4.2 (26 reviews)
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    Abegail A.

    Located a few blocks from the beach, Swell Cafe offers coffee/lattes (hot and iced), smoothie bowls, pastries, breakfast, and brunch/lunch. There's seating inside and a couple tables outside to enjoy your beverage/food. I like how they have a takeout window to order as well. Staff was super friendly and patient as I decided what to order. My iced latte with brown sugar wasn't too sweet and was made with homemade brown sugar syrup. It was just the right pick-me-up to start my morning. I also got the raspberry oat crumble bar, a customer favorite. This bar is definitely a must. Not too sweet and the perfect morning (or even afternoon) treat. I'll definitely back when I'm in the area for another iced latte and to try their banana whip.

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    My favorite coffee place in OC! I love their coffee, food options and the staff is always friendly. Inside is light and bright with a few tables and some outside seating as well This is a weekly stop for me as a local and something I always look forward to.

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    Poppy Branch T.

    branch took dj suki and bridget to swell cafe let branch tell you, absolutely amazing. banana whip was delicious, dj suki got croissant and smoothie and bridget got smoothie aswell. super nice humans kind to trolls like us. troll approved

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    Mary S.

    This is my new FAVORITE coffee shop! The homemade syrups are so tasty and you can tell they are made well! This is the place to go for a high quality latte. My husband has loved his cappuccinos as well! It is so cute inside too! The barista has been so nice every time even when I snuck in right before closing!

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    2 months ago

    Went around 12:30 on Sunday. Took over an hour to get my order. Half the orders were for people that left before they got theirs.

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    11 months ago

    Took them 45 minutes to make us our drinks and they weren't even that good. Not worth the wait.

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    10 months ago

    I love swell cafe! my coffee is always perfect! I love to go with my mom after a work out class. The staff here is always so nice!

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    3 years ago

    Visiting from Seattle, had an awesome breakfast sandwich and a great americano. Good vibes and clean!

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    2 years ago

    Great service & people! Coffee and food delicious! Super cute and aesthetic, wish it was open everyday.

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    3 years ago

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    4 years ago

    Stellar cold brew! I wish I had tried this place sooner during my stay in OC... Next year this place will be my first stop for coffee.

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    4 years ago

    Great food and quality of food is superior. A must visit place for coffee and sandwiches and smoothies and fruit bowls.

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    3 years ago

    matcha latte was slimy and didn't taste like matcha. it was so light green. the milk was so slimy and thr texture was very bad

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    4 years ago

    Awesome coffee and great service. A small shop with pastries and amazing coffee. Best coffee I've had in a long time.

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    You can't go wrong starting your day with a banana whip and iced latte (organic of course) with coconut milk.

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    We had such a great experience at the Varsity Inn! The fun atmosphere made it the perfect spot for…read moreour party of eight. We were seated immediately at the open bar, which was a great start to the day! The service was truly first class. When they realized they had run out of milk for my granddaughter, they didn't just apologize, they actually ran to the store to get more! That level of care and customer service was above and beyond. Friendly staff, great energy, and exceptional hospitality all around. We'll definitely be back!

    We have been visiting Varsity Inn for nearly 25 years now and have always enjoyed it…read more We visited a couple days ago, and food and service was very good, as usual. Wjat was upsetting is that we noticed they are now adding hidden costs to your meal. I had a steak sandwich with onions and peppers. They charged me $2 for onions and $2 for peppers, adding an extra $4 for the meal. The added cost was not indicated on the menu, nor did the server disclose it. Another person changed out their two slices of standard toast for a slice of whole grain. That was a $1 added charge. Visitors should check their bills closesly since Varsity Inn seems to now want to add a charge for any little thing. The following night, I had a hamburger at another restaurant, and there was not an added charge for onion. Looks like we'll go elsewhere so we don't get hit with added, hidden charges.

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    Swell Cafe - coffee - Updated July 2026

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