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The Hidden Kitchen

4.7 (400 reviews)
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Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Oceano orange and Bishops Buzz smoothies
Melissa F.

Amazing smoothies every time. Last time we came by, tgey were closing. Get there I early if you want some good eats and drinks.

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Allie G.

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!

Fascalini Fruit Waffle
Ron B.

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.

Turmeric immunity booster smoothie!
Donnie Mac M.

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!!

Bishops Buzz smoothie Summer Peach Iced Tea Avila Avo waffle
Owen V.

Super delish food and drinks tucked away in Cambria. The staff were young and nice. The waffles are large, good for sharing if you don't want a full meal. They come with a very good seasoning and have a distinct taste from the blue corn used. We really loved the Bishops Buzz Smoothie, which had great flavor from the coffee grounds, banana, and dates. All at a really affordable price too, definitely check it out.

Turkey something
Michelle L.

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.

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Angelique M.

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

Super thick and creamy smoothies
Yoojin S.

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!

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Honest R.

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.

Vegan bowl, Cambria Classic and Morro Melt
Shannon S.

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.

San Luis Sunrise.  2 eggs fried with bacon ends and avocado on a blue corn waffle &  a spicy sauce!
Rachel S.

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

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

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

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The food is amazing and the service is great. Super friendly. We would recommend The Hidden Kitchen to everyone.

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What's all the hype? Average tasting waffles for an above average cost = over priced!! Seriously $20 bucks for a waffle with eggs?

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Is sit down dining currently available?

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I've been to Cayucos several times, but this was my first time trying the food at this restaurant…read more After checking out their website, I learned that they are known for their gluten-free dishes, organic ingredients, and specialty bioregional blue corn waffles. I was excited to finally give them a try. The restaurant was such a cute spot, beautifully decorated, with the cutest items for sale. The menu offered a variety of options, including waffles, tacos, bowls, and smoothies. We arrived before they opened, so we went for a walk to kill some time. When we circled back, the line was about 20 people deep! Thankfully, it moved quickly, and there was plenty of seating both inside and on their back patio overlooking the beach. You place your order at the window, and the food is brought right to your table. I ordered the Classic Waffles, served with grass-fed butter, maple syrup, and powdered sugar. I also ordered the Plaskett Pork Taco, which featured scrambled eggs, Niman Ranch bacon ends, avocado, Hidden Kitchen sauce, and green salsa. Everything was delicious! The food was fresh and made to order. The waffles were a different color than your typical waffles because of the blue corn, but the flavor was spot-on. The Plaskett Pork Taco was served open-faced, with scrambled eggs on the bottom and all that delicious bacon, avocado, and sauce piled on top. Even the tortilla was made with blue corn as well. My friend ordered the Gorda Green Smoothie for us to share, and it was so refreshing and delicious. The serving was generous and definitely big enough to share. The glass was practically overflowing with goodness. The entire meal tasted fresh and clean. I didn't leave feeling weighed down by greasy or heavily processed food. I really appreciate the thought that goes into their ingredients, menu, and overall approach to serving organic, gluten-free options. The attention to detail was impressive, too. From the table numbers featuring a little quote on the bottom to the variety of salsas available to put on the side, every little touch added to the experience. They also have a self-serve water and coffee station, which is a nice bonus. Between the delicious blue corn waffles, flavorful taco, refreshing smoothie, and charming atmosphere, I'll be looking forward to coming back and trying more of their menu items.

Pros: - Place is known for their creative savory and sweet…read morewaffles. To me and my group, the ultimate winner was actually the tacos! Made on homemade blue corn tortilla, it was light years ahead of the waffle. I recommend the Plaskett Pork as it has the most variety - Great selection of drinks for both coffee and non-coffee drinkers. There's a few morning cocktails as well (mimosa and bloody mary) - Great environment as it is by the ocean with a beach view. Really gets to the heart of what Cayucos is all about! Cons: - Open seating, so you could be in trouble if you can't find a table as there is no wait staff and only bus boys. - Not great for big groups as there is limited seating areas and they seem to run out of utensils at times - A bit on the pricer side given the lack of variety (if you don't like waffles or tacos then you will need to find a new place)! Overall, I would highly recommend HK to anyone who is passing through or staying in town. Great views and fantastic tacos made it worth while!

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