I would suggest that on a busy day that patrons be advised that they may wait for a half an hour in line and then another half an hour (or more) for the food. Instead, you're told when you get to the counter to order that it will be 30 minutes for your food. It was actually closer to 40 minutes. We waited because we had heard wonderful things about the Hidden Kitchen. We were very disappointed in the waffle itself. It was extremely dry and unflavorful. If it wasn't for the aïoli, it would've been completely inedible. read more

Superb breakfast. All gluten free. Plenty of Sweet and savory options. Coffee was fantastic. Cute courtyard read more

What a place. This is truly the hidden location. Only open weekends but totally worth it. Very friendly staff, delicious food and good coffee. Ample outdoor seating. The Cayucos location was first pick because of potential ocean view; however, on a Sunday at 10am that wasn't happening with what looked like an over 1hr wait. We popped up to Cambria for a slightly more limited menu but still great food, and ohh so happy we did. Our party of four split a fruit waffle after having individual savory waffles. Worked great. read more

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The Hidden Kitchen was adorable! This breakfast spot is all outdoors in a (dog-friendly) garden-like patio setting. I loved the wildflower wall mural by the entrance and the canopy of greenery over the counter. For drinks, I chose the Bishops Buzz. This was so thick and delicious, I had to eat it with a spoon. It was more of a sweet treat than a source of caffeine though, and I had to grab a coffee elsewhere afterwards. I do wish they had more coffee options than this smoothie and drip. My friend and I ordered two blue corn waffles to share - the Morro Melt and Avila Avo. These were so filling, we definitely should've just shared one! I loved the texture of the corn waffle and the melty havarti cheese with caramelized onion. My friends enjoyed their waffles as well, including the San Luis Sunrise. Service was friendly and quick, and everyone left happy! read more

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We had hidden kitchen in Cayucos a couple of years ago and I was excited to see they had one here. Their smoothies are the best smoothies I have ever had. I don't even like smoothies. They also have this blue corn waffles sweet and savory options. DELICIOUS ! I wish they had more coffee options but they offer drip. Love the cute small space. Shares the patio with a store. read more

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Arrived at 8:55 on Sunday morning, and only two parties in front of us in the queue. We had the San Luis waffle that comes with two over easy eggs, bacon and avocado. Perfect to split between two of us. We also had the immunity booster smoothie. We are not normally smoothie people but we liked this one because it was not too sweet. The people who work there are so friendly and helpful. The atmosphere in that little back courtyard area is cozy and comfortable. The drip coffee is delicious and comes with a bottomless cup! Great value. We also picked up some waffle mix to try at home!! read more

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The waffle was amazing, the house sauce is great. The wait was 45mins long for the one plate, so be prepared to wait. It's outside but the decor is cute. I will definitely come back read more

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Interesting spot. Somewhat actually hidden funny enough. Food all spins off, acorn based gluten-free waffle option. Wouldn't say anything was amazing but I also believe it was somewhat original which I'm giving them extra points for. Smoothies are also decent. And the drip coffee was decent. I would return a pinch. read more

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We wanted to love this place. Wait in line and place your order. Have a delicious cup of coffee. Shop in nearby store while you wait. Then wait for your food be brought to you. When we walked up it was busy and seemed lovely. Dog friendly outdoor patio seating with what seemed like plenty of seating. But then other patrons sat in tables before their groups had ordered. So when our food was ready it was standing room only with no place for us to sit and eat. My complaint isn't so much with the food, we had the blue corn waffle and it was delicious, yet with the customers. For goodness sake if you are holding up a table before ordering your food give it up if there are fellow foodies wanting to eat their food in hand. And if you have a dog, keep them from messing with other dogs on the patio. The food is great, however the patrons... courtesy goes a long way and cost this place a star. read more

Hidden garden brunch spot in Cambria. Delicious big blue corn waffles available in savory and sweet. But also -- BEST smoothies I've had - super fluffy, thick, creamy. It's like ice cream. It's even better than Erewhon! read more

The Hidden Kitchen - Super thick and creamy smoothies - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Cambria, California

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Went for brunch on Saturday around 10:30 a.m. and ordered at the front counter then found a seat in the cute courtyard with a view of the ocean. The food was brought out quickly and wow, flavors were perfect. Husband had the Moro melt and loved it. I had a veggie big fall bowl. The Cambria classic also lovely. Great place for brunch, have lots of options for gluten intolerant peeps. read more

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It's Food with a speakeasy vibe. only we looked it up on Google maps lol, but That didn't matter, because when u "stumble" upon this place u feel like u found a Hidden Gem, because u did. Enjoy! Service was great read more

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Wonderful brunch in someone's cozy backyard oasis. The service was quick and presentation of our dish was beautiful. We both ordered the Morro Melt. This is a hearty brunch dish and will satisfy both breakfast and lunch. A good balance of fats and proteins for sure. We'd never had blue corn waffles. They were not too dense but firm enough to hold all the toppings. A little sweetness to add to the savory of the turkey and cheese. Then to top it off, half an avocado?!! That makes any dish even better. What more could you ask for? This hidden gem is a must stop. Don't forget to take home the batter mix but I doubt you'll pull off perfection as they have. read more

Cute little spot that truly is a hidden kitchen. You'd miss it if you're not paying attention. We tried the Morro melt savory waffle with a blue corn waffle, pan fried organic turkey, havarti cheese, caramelized, onions, avocado, hidden kitchen sauce, and arugula! read more

The Hidden Kitchen - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Cambria, California

*Visited around 10:30am on a Sunday :) I cannot reiterate how much I love the hidden kitchen. Even though this location is only open during the weekend, it's in the heart of downtown Cambria and honestly a perfect brunch spot. The seating is outside, and is very chill & quiet area. Ordering is fairly simple, you order with a staff member at the front of the shop and sit down with a number. Your order will be brought to your table by a very friendly staff member. Once done eating, it's pretty self serving when you'd toss your plate and put the utensils into a bin. OKAY THE FOOD: * you CANNOT go wrong with their smoothies here. Fair warning, they are pretty thick and SO filling but you're able to take it to go if you don't finish it! * Morro Melt Waffle: today was my first time having this dish and MY GOOOODNESS is it super tasty. It was very filling and not too heavy. 20/10 would recommend! read more

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The food is delicious. The one drawback is that there is only outdoor seating and not enough umbrellas. Some tables are in bright sunlight. read more

Omg! This place is a Celiac's paradise!! Their menu is amazing! Every time I'm in town I have to make sometime to stop and eat there! The vibes are so cute and the staff are so nice! My must have favourite is the monte Cristo! But I branched out this trip and I'm so glad I did because it's now tied for my number one favourite. read more

The Hidden Kitchen - Sunrise waffle Monte Cristo - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Cambria, California

Fantastic food that allergen friendly. We had three of the waffles and the Gordon Greens smoothie and they were all delicious. Highly recommended. I'm a coffee snob and the drip coffee we surprisingly good for a big pot of drip. Medium roast and food full bodied flavor. read more

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This is a staple when coming to Cambria! Just as wonderful as the last time. The service and food is amazing read more

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Best hidden gem of Cambria. When we visit Cambria, the worst part of vacationing in this town is finding food that tastes good and is also gluten free! If you are looking, don't bother going anywhere else! This is the best place in town. Super cute atmosphere and friendly staff. read more

I have to tell you that I wasn't going to come here but I'm so glad we did! This is a hidden gem the best breakfast I've ever had. Don't let the Blue corn waffle or Organic make you think twice, it was DELICIOUS. Such a cute little place and the service was great. The girls were friendly. Don't miss this place it's A MUST try if you want breakfast. read more

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Food was delicious. The coffee was great and the location very charming. Service was excellent as well. Love the small kitchen they run on. Must dry! read more

The Hidden Kitchen - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Cambria, California

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Great place to get breakfast it is quite small and there is only outdoor seating. It is an awesome spot if you're gluten free and we went here twice on our visit to Cambria. It was a great place to get a waffle and a cup of coffee. Everything is pretty much self serve. read more

This place was magic! First, yes, it is appropriately names, as it was a bit of an adventure to find it, but worth the journey. It is all outdoors, tucked.vehind a cute little store. The food is so good. I have never had blue corn waffles before. They are delicious! The flavor combinations are delectable. They have savory and sweet plates. We all opted for the savory waffles and they did not disappoint. They are only open on Saturday and Sunday mornings and I found myself wishing they had more horse/days, but then again, I am only ever in Cambria over a weekend, so that's fine for me. read more

Our first time in Cambria and the The Hidden Kitchen pops up on Yelp's restaurant search. Seeing 5 stars on a page just teases us to check it out. We were in the area the night before dining at nearby Robins and saw a sign pointing to this patio resto. I thought it was just a back alley for Slabtown Mercantile's parking. So we decided to return to this area after a morning's walk around San Simeon and Moonstone Beach. I was anticipating this tiny kitchen to be packed after taking some time to park, but no, it had a few tables available on the 3rd of July, Monday at 12 noon. What I liked about this "earth to belly" eatery was its one page menu which kept choices easy. The dishes were relevantly named after locales of the SLO. Ordered on the counter/kitchen and picked a shaded table by the corner next to the curio shop and waited. First came our drinks which were the Upgraded Coffee $8 (think bullet proof coffee w/ dates as sweetener) and and Islay Immunity $11 (turmeric ginger fruit smoothie w/ bee pollen). Next came our blue corn waffle plates. San Luis Sunrise $18 (eggs and avocado w/ savory bacon ends), Avila Avo $16 (free range eggs, avocado, tajin & "everything bagel" seasoning) and the Fiscalini Fruit $17 (strawberries, bananas & grass fed butter). The chipotle flavor of the HK sauce made quiet a bang to our taste buds. Food and drink were not bad for organic and gluten free fare. It was however pricey for the size of the portions (waffles excluded). Staff were amiable and answered questions with a smile. What I didn't get was that the cutlery was reusable but the plates & cups were one-use though they were bio-degradable. Having tried both the sweet and savory blue corn cakes, we probably could call this our first and last visit. Hidden Kitchen should be on one's brunch option when in Cambria. read more

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Loved the vibe. Although it could use a little bit of dusting up. Pricer than expected. Ordered: the morro melt. Savory af Weirdo waffle. Great as a dessert meal. I like peanut butter but not too much of it. The problem I had was that the peanut butter took over the taste of the whole meal. The bacon was a nice touch. I love bananas too. read more

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No reservations required. Walk in and order food and find a place to sit. We ordered the following: Islay Immunity smoothie - with pineapple turmeric ginger banana orange juice and bee pollen San Luis Sunrise waffle Avila Avo and Fiscalini fruit waffles Food is really good. First time trying the blue corn waffle and was scared it might have a different weird taste but surprisingly it was good. Service was perfect. The place has a casual feel and you just need to find a table and munch on their delectable food. Then clean up after yourself. Definitely highly recommended. read more

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We came from the Bay for a little weekend getaway, and although our Airbnb provided breakfast, I definitely wanted to hit up this cute spot for breakfast after seeing the Yelp photos and reviews. The Hidden Kitchen was conveniently located very close to our accommodation as well, so it was perfect. This place looks like a little cute beach house. Outdoor seating available only, but plenty to choose from. You'll have to place your order at the counter first, and they'll give you a table number to take your order to you when ready. Water and utensils are self served. Between my partner and I, we shared an Avila Avo. This is a bluecorn waffle that comes with avocado, fried egg, hk sauce, "everything bagel" seasoning, and tajin chili salt. We also got a Gorda Greens smoothie, Masala Chai and some organic orange juice. The Avila Avo is as good as it looks! The bluecorn waffle was fluffy, but also had density to it. The texture of the waffle was kinda similar to a cornbread. You can never go wrong with avocado and a runny egg. Those two ingredients only elevates the whole thing. As for the hk sauce though, I'm not sure what makes up this sauce, but it added a nice small kick to the waffle. As for the Gorda Greens smoothie - this was refreshing, earthy and literally tastes like health (in a good way, haha). My Masala Chai was interesting. I usually have Masala Chai with some sort of milk, but I think their Masala Chai would be better without the milk. I added some almond milk to mine (1/5th of the cup) and it didnt mix well. The almond milk just made my Chai cloudy. However, I would say their Chai has a lot of spice to it. It's just this time, I don't feel like I had it in the best way possible. If I'm ever back in Cambria, I would like to hit up Hidden Kitchen again. Maybe for their sweet waffles next time! read more

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Unique waffles and meals. Have to try eclectic food. Upgraded coffee a must. Show up at least 30 mins before opening, fills up quick.

I've been going to Cambria for years and I'd never heard of The Hidden Kitchen-- little did I know that it just opened in the last five years and located just off on a side street/alleyway from Robin's; we had to walk around a bit before we found the small entrance to The Hidden Kitchen. It was already busy when we arrived around 10am, but we got our order and settled outside on their patio. The Hidden Kitchen is known for blue corn waffles-- sweet and savory. My partner and I opted for the Cambria Classic (sweet) and Avila Avo (savory). Food took a while, as it was busy, but soon enough, we got our order and dug in. Cambria Classic was simply a plain, blue corn waffle with butter and syrup. The waffle was thick, crusty, and textured-- that blue corn was wonderfully gritty. My only gripe is that, for a plain waffle, a $12-13 price tag was steep. The Avila Avo, however, took the cake: that HK sauce really made it, as it was absolutely creamy and chipotle in flavor. The runny egg and avocado were lovely, and the "Everything bagel" seasoning made the waffle how it was. The Hidden Kitchen is a lovely little spot. Prices are steep for a waffle, but portions are big and worth a try! read more

The Hidden Kitchen - Avila Avo blue corn waffle - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Cambria, California

Was so delicious that we forgot to take pics of our food before. The remnants on the plate aren't so pretty lol so not going to post it. Just picture blue corn waffles topped with fruit and syrup. Or topped with peanut butter and bananas. All that was left were smears of peanut butter and syrup. Warning , very hearty pancakes so prepare to be full. read more

This place is definitely hidden but wow, I'm so glad I found it. My husband and I love doing weekend trips to Cambria & the last breakfast place we tried was a bust. But our experience at the Hidden Kitchen was great especially because it is all gluten free! The waffles are so fluffy and good. The smoothie we got was thick and had to be eaten with a spoon, but it was really good and filling. It's definitely a little pricey but worth it for delicious, organic food. read more

The Hidden Kitchen - The San Luis Sunrise waffle. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Cambria, California

Hidden Kitchen in Cambria, CA, is a Hidden litte treasure!! I had the cambria classic waffle, and it was perfect. The "upgraded coffee" was a little pricey at $8, and I almost didn't try it, but wow...get it! Slurge. Spend the extra few dollars. It's mild tasting (to me) and a great treat! read more

The Hidden Kitchen - Cambria Classis blue corn waffleand Upgraded coffee. Yummy yummy in my tummy!! - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Cambria, California

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I loved this cute spot. They had delicious food, an adorable sunny patio, and friendly staff. I recommend for brunch if you're visiting Cambria. Check out their cool swag too! read more

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Avila Avo| avocado, free range fried egg, "everything bagel" seasoning and tajin chili salt, hk sauce. My first time having blue corn waffles. It was different but delicious. Service was great. Staff was friendly. The place seems small but they have plenty of seating and parking. Very cute "hole in the wall" spot. read more

The Hidden Kitchen - Avila Avo - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Cambria, California

Suuuper underrated spot. Very appropriate name, little hidden spot tucked in a corner in Cambria. I had the morro melt blue corn waffles. This was my first time trying a savory waffle dish and I have to say I've thought about it ever since. The blue corn was super hearty and dense. Paired with the cheese, meat, and greens, it was a very satisfying dish that filled me up for the rest of the day. Staff was friendly as well! Perfect for a quick stop on our roadtrip up the PCH. read more

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The waffles here are perfect, (corn, bacon, etc) this place is a must try!! Smoothies are also excellent

Their blue corn waffles remind me of cornbread - taste & texture. It's a dense waffle & I'm happy for it to be enjoyed by those who cannot have gluten. Went for the sweet side and it was perfect. It honestly didn't even need the syrup. Shared it with my bf and it was pretty filling. Unfortunately I'm not near the area, I am interested in recreating it. Smoothies are great. Unfortunately I'm not a green smoothie fan, but their peanut butter protein shake was tasty. It seriously is hidden, hence their name. Located in a small lil town. On the pricier side tbh, gives very LA vibes but in a good way. read more

The Hidden Kitchen - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Cambria, California

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Mediocre waffles and very slow. Not worth the money. Not a lot of flavor and sloppy service

Good Lord, the Avila Avo and San Luis Sunrise were some of the best things I've ever put in my mouth. My partner was skeptical of the menu as it appeared like health food. The quantity of bacon that came atop the San Luis changed his mind. I wish I had room for a drink or smoothie. We didn't finish our respective waffles and we're still full. Definitely go out of your way to eat here. read more

The Hidden Kitchen - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Cambria, California