Went here for brunch and I'm glad I did. It's a cute little place and the their waffles are good and so was their smoothies. The waffles are made out of blue corn waffles, so it was more grainy but it was delicious. This are the things I got: Berry| strawberry, banana, peanut butter, beet powder, almond milk, maple syrup, chia seeds San Luis Sunrise| free range fried eggs, bacon ends, avocado, hidden kitchen sauce Fiscalini Fruit| strawberries, banana, maple syrup, coconut whipped cream, cacao powder, grass-fed butter I definitely recommend this place if you stop by cambria. read more

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Lovely little breakfast spot. We ordered one sweet waffle, and two savory. I think the dense blue corn works best with the sweet profile. Added to items like eggs, avocado and sauces... it all gets a little too heavy to finish and the blue corn flavor overpowers. The prices are high at $18 a waffle. Now, I think the smoothies are true show stoppers here. Overflowing in size and wholesome ingredients, we were super impressed!! Definitely worth a visit in this cute part of Cambria East. read more

Oh my gosh, The Hidden Kitchen was delicious! We went for smoothies for lunch and the next day, we had the blue corn waffles. So good. My husband and I will positively come back! read more

One of the best breakfasts I've had in Cambria hands down. Gluten free options and organic choices- such a great find in this small town. The servers are all so friendly and accommodating as well. Seating can be hard bc it's first come first served basis, but it's worth the wait. The Bleu corn waffles definitely are filling and are a great base for all the toppings. Two plates ordered: The San Luis Sunrise waffle- sooo good. If you love bacon, this is a must order dish! Once you try the kitchen sauce... you'll wish you had a gallon of it to slather on your bacon and waffle. Morrow bay melt- really liked the creamy havarti cheese hiding under the avocado turkey and carmelized onions! Islay immunity smoothie- light smoothie reminding me of a pina colada with hints of ginger and turmeric. I don't like ginger or turmeric, but they blended and mixed the ingredients well that it was quite refreshing and delicious! Thank you again for the wonderful meal- will definitely return on the next visit to Cambria! read more

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The food and ambiance were perfect. We enjoyed ordering at the window and walking around the store while waiting. My favorite was the savory option. It was so filling and unlike other waffles. read more

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

Walk up to the booth/Kitchen where you place your order and they bring it out to your outdoor patio table. Great blue corn waffles in both savory and sweet preparations. I had the "Weirdo Waffle" which had a fried banana, peanut butter drizzle and bacon tips for a sweet and salty brekkie. Coffee is good, food is good, chill outdoor atmosphere good, all good. Why not 5 stars? Not the largest menu, more egg options would be great, and more utensils would help. I had to use a small dessert fork because they were out at that time. No big deal, but not 5 stars. read more

Gahhhh, I'm drooling posting these pics right now! HK is the bomb! As a GF gal, I'm *all* about their entire menu. My partner had the Morro Melt, which included a super bomb green salsa. My San Luis Sunrise was such a flavor bomb! Pro tip: get the extra side of HK sauce. It's so yummy and really enhances the meal. The vibe is pleasant with lots of outdoor seating and reggae music playing. FYI: half the staff was masked and the others weren't. It's an outdoor setting, but they are preparing and serving food, so that's your call. The store sharing a back patio space, Slabtown, is a killer spot to kill the time while you wait for your order. read more

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Love this location too! The waffles are identical to the other location and my daughter loved the smoothie she got with whip on top. The two downsides to this location compared to cayucos, location is no games here and no breeze here either. No matter how you dressed that direct sun is serious business and the walls of the fence are so high you can't get a breeze. So byo games or kiddo entertainment. read more

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

Truly a gem in the area. I always get the loaded coffee. It has lots of healthy stuff added. We usually get two of the blue corn waffles. San Luis sunrise has loads of bacon ends on it. And the Fiscalini fruit is a perfect foil to the other Nicest staff around too read more

I was looking for something near Hearst Castle that served breakfast food. By the time we were finished with our tour, there wasn't much time left before they were closing, but we made it! The ladies working there were really nice and didn't rush us either. I got the avila avo with an egg and HK sauce, while my hubby ordered the morro melt and an iced tea. My dish came with a blue corn waffle, organice avocado, and Taijin seasoning. It tasted interesting and was very filling. I thought it was a unique way to use blue corn! My hubby enjoyed his waffle as well and I also stole some of his meat LOL. The organic tea we got was refreshing too! I really liked the simple decor here with all the plants and vines along the wall. Everything here is self-serve, so you'll need to grab your utensils and bus your own dishes when you are finished. I'm glad we were able to check this place out on our road trip. read more

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The food is delicious and flavorful. Portion size good! Dog friendly space. Staff are friendly! read more

This is the only non-overpriced, quality food spots in Cambria. If you are disappointed by all the food in Cambria, this spot will revive your taste buds. Absolutely enjoyed the ambiance here in a hidden little garden, and left us content for our drive back home. read more

We came by on our stop to Cambria and got the avila avo and the monte cristo waffles. It's made with blue corn and perfect for anyone on a gluten free diet. The serving was large and seems like they used a full avocado. It was really savory though a bit too thick. It was a 40 minute wait for the food but a well worth place if you want to be full. read more

The Hidden Kitchen - avila avo, monte cristo - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Cambria, California

Must eat here for brunch in Cambria! If I knew about this place, I would eat here every day on my trip so that I could try everything. Parking - Across the street in a lot, then walk across to this fenced door with a sign that says Hidden Kitchen. That is the only indicator of this restaurant from the outside. Interior-Exterior - Once you go past the door, the setup is a cutesy hipster area with some seats and tables. Ordering is done at this small little building. Service is friendly and professional. Gorda Greens (spinach, kale, chard, banana, ginger, spirulina, apple, coconut water, coconut shreds) - Thick and strong enough in vegetable taste that I couldn't down this like my typical Jamba Juice smoothie. It's a great drink to pace myself over an hour and enjoy carrying around. Morro Melt (organic turkey, melted havarti cheese, caramelized onion, avocado, hk sauce, microgreens) - The black sesame waffle is incredible, and would have loved to eat 8 more of this! The onions sauce, and avocado made a great combination. read more

The Hidden Kitchen - Gorda Greens (spinach, kale, chard, banana, ginger, spirulina, apple, coconut water, coconut shreds) - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Cambria, California

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Adorable gem in the heart of Cambria. We loved it so much we went twice on our weekend trip. Walking up, the smell is amazing. They specialize in blue corn waffles and have sweet and savory options. Their smoothies are also amazing and the staff is friendly and kind. No matter what you order, you can't go wrong! It's so good! read more

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

I cannot tell you how yummy these waffles were. I never thought that blue corn waffles would taste good and boy was I wrong, haha. They had such a wonderful grain flavor that paired so well with all the toppings. The green smoothie along side them was perfect pairing. When my wife and I were at the restaurant it felt like we honestly were dining at a food truck in Hawaii. The coolest atmosphere and cutest setting. Nice that every member of the team had a smile on their face, made it very welcoming! Will definitely make an excuse to stop here on my next down south road trip or adventure! read more

The Hidden Kitchen - Gorda Greens, San Luis Sunrise, and Weirdos Waffle - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Cambria, California

Weirdo waffles and seasonal pumpkin pie smoothie....OMG!!!! This please was amazing!!! read more

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

Best gluten free waffles I have ever tasted on the more expensive side but wonderful taste and a lot of good options to choose from the Cambria location has better waffles but the Cayucos location does have food other than waffles. Only outdoor seating in Cambria but cute location. Rating 9.7 read more

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The planets finally aligned, and we were able to pop in here for breakfast a couple of days ago. It's a real treat! Yes, it's kind of hidden... You have to walk around the back of a shop to get there, and all seating is outdoors. You order at a little counter, and they will bring your breakfast to you. they are known for their blue corn waffles, and for good reason! Amazing! My wife got the basic one, just the waffle with butter and syrup. But I had to, you know, be more adventurous. I think mine was called the San Luis Sunrise or something like that. It's that same blue corn, waffle, with a mildly spicy sauce on it, topped with two perfectly cooked fried eggs, then an amazingly generous amount of chopped thick cut bacon, and sliced avocado. It was one of the best breakfast entrées I've ever had. I couldn't even finish it! They really put a lot of heart and soul and attention into the food. Everything else is pretty no-frills... Grab your silverware and napkins at the counter where you order, bus your own table when you're done. And absolutely worth it! Double check the days and hours to make sure they are open, and if there's any chance to include this spot on your next visit, you really should. There is also one in Cayucos, which I have not been to, but my wife has, and she says it's just as good. So there you have it! read more

The Hidden Kitchen - San Luis Sunrise (I think that was the name of this) was sooooo good! - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Cambria, California

My favorite breakfast (had at lunchtime) EVER. I love savory breakfasts. The blue cornmeal waffles topped with a magic sauce, bacon, perfectly fried eggs and avocado was magic combo I'd been dreaming of. Their green smoothie was also outstanding, topped with toasted coconut. Only downside is no restrooms, you have to walk to the parking lot and use a very janky public restroom. read more

Not what you expect. Unless you expect delicious. A different -but satisfying- take on breakfast. THE PROS: All organic. Great mix of sweet and savory. The blue corn waffle is the base of the meal, with everything else piled on top. The place itself is just a small relaxing patio with a little walk-up kitchen. Reggie on the stereo. A laid back "hippie" vibe that fits right in with Cambria itself. THE CONS: If your looking for steak and eggs, an omelette or other traditional American breakfast, this isn't it. All the dining is outside, and maybe that's not your thing either. BOTTOM LINE: I would go. The food is great and the earth friendly mindset doesn't hurt a bit. (Even the utensils are compostable.) It doesn't replace the traditional waffle, just expands its awesomeness. read more

Probably one of the weirdest but also hands down THE BEST WAFFLE I have every had in my life!!! I'm not sure if I was just really hungry that day, but this was my favorite meal in Cambria and it completely exceeded my expectation of a gluten-free/savory waffle! I am definitely making this a mandatory pit stop every time I have the chance to pass by this town from now on HAHAH read more

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All around good vibes! Hippies! Organic! Gluten-free! Sunshine! Ocean! I've always been a gypsy at heart... Adorable place with lots of outdoor seating. If there's any place you'd want to eat outside it's my favorite state of dreamy California. You'll need to play California Dreamin' from The Mamas & the Papas as you read my review. They serve all sorts of fresh & healthy superfood smoothies, savory & sweet blue corn waffles, organic drip coffee, juice & kombucha, and a variety of teas. You really cannot go wrong here. I think I've tried half of the menu so far and haven't had anything I didn't enjoy. We typically share a waffle because they're massive. Packed with so many wonderful toppings from crispy bacon, local avocado, fresh berries, fig jam, fresh free range eggs, almond butter, homemade syrups, and so much more. Did I mention that this place is also located about 5 mins from the beach? read more

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Always delicious and a great place for families. Must try the blue corn waffle and the carnitas tacos.

We always come here on our Cambria trips because the food is great and it is dog friendly. The fruit waffle is my favorite. But all the smoothies and waffles are good. It's a cozy place, but can get crowded. The service is all over the place. Sometimes we get our food in under 10 minutes other times I've waited 20 minutes for just a smoothie. Also sucks they are only open on the weekend. read more

So happy we found this place, what a hidden Gem! We have been coming to Cambria for years and I am always looking for really great restaurants to eat at. We have tried the usual few places in town. When I read the other reviews and looked at the menu, I knows I had to find & try this place. 1st ', Amazing staff, everyone was so lovely,friendly & helpful. 2nd : very focus food menu, when we were here, only 3 select savory items. 3rd: the savory Blue corn waffles, go with it, it will surprise you. I never had it in my life and oh boy, sooo happy I know I can get this here now. We had the San Luis and Avila blue corn waffles, the combination of flavor profiles and that secret sauce ...wow! I ate everything on my plate. Will come back for the sweet waffles next time for sure! Love the entire vibe of this lovely restaurant. Go here, try it, you won't regret it.! read more

It's a very unique place. We only tried coffee, smoothie, and waffles. Coffee and smoothie were absolutely wonderful. Waffle was extremely sweet for me. The only minus is the wait. Everything takes fo-re-ver to get ready read more

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

Came for the weekend and so happy we choose to come here! It really was hidden because we totally missed the sign haha. Staff is friendly and so welcoming. When entering I loved the nature ambiance and music choice. The food was absolutely delicious and has options for sweet or savory tooth. Definitely will be back. read more

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

So glad we stumbled upon this place! We loved the food so much we retuned the next day. The hubby and I had both savory and sweet waffles, and their tacos. The blue corn is what makes the food here! The tortillas are hand made and give me all the tamale vibes. The waffle are dense and had just the right amount of sweetness. All of the flavors work together like a beautiful symphony. So incredibly delicious. They are also gluten free and organic if that's important to you! The ordering process is straightforward and convenient. They have menus outside where you order at the window, then seat yourself and the food is brought to you. Don't be fooled by the front, they have plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. We cannot wait to return and try more items off the menu. They also have a nice selection of local beers! read more

Introduced to blue corn meal waffles. They were very good and reminded me of tamales, in a good way. My wife had the avocado waffle and I had the one with bacon, two eggs and avocado. We both liked my choice better. The loaded coffee was great. Will try to copy it at home. One more thing, the name is appropriate, it is tucked away and requires a good search to find it. read more

This restaurant was delicious! Great tasting healthy food and nice customer service. My mom and sister in law and myself all had a great time. We would really love to come here next time we are in Cambria. read more

The Hidden Kitchen - My meal was free range chicken with bacon and avocado and a special sauce so tasty on-top of a blue corn waffle. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Cambria, California

This is a hidden gem! Worth the slightly confusing signage to find it. The weirdo waffle is AH-MAZ-ING! The smoothies are creamy and delicious. The staff was super friendly and helpful. And the vibe is fun, eclectic, and groovy goodness. Will definitely come back!!! 10/10! read more

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

Visited here while staying up in Big Sur. My wife is GF and this was a perfect breakfast/brunch spot. They also allow dogs!

I forgot which waffle was which, because we ordered one of each savory waffles. And they were all sooooo good! Being gluten-free, this was truly a treat on vacation! Didn't have to cheat on our diet. I love how the bacon on the waffle is so crispy. The one with bacon, peanut butter, and maple syrup is to die for! That should be dessert. I personally also love the one with microgreens. My husband stated that he ordered that one, but I ended up eating 75% of it. The portion is pretty big so prepare yourself. Seating is free seating, and it's in a nice little courtyard. I love how they have a canopy. I'd definitely do this at lunch or brunch, because I'm sure it can get cold at night. Don't miss this gem in Cambria! read more

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Quaint little spot. Got a waffle and smoothie and both were delicious and very filling. I would only argue the waffles are a bit pricey for being waffles but at least they don't skimp on quantity or quality. Was able to sit and read while I ate, and the staff was pleasant as well. read more

The Hidden Kitchen - Morro Melt and Baywood Berry - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Cambria, California

Best breakfast I've had in a long time! So fresh, so tasty, and such a pleasant vibe! Everything on their menu is delicious but the San Luis Sunrise is the best! My husband and I will def be back! read more

The Hidden Kitchen - San Luis sunrise.. so good! - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Cambria, California

Late Post (January 17th) We drove by this place numerous times and never really noticed it. So glad we found this gem here in Cambria. The all female staff was very laid back, super nice and attentive. GREAT customer service. Each waffle is made to order, so be patient. It will all be worth the wait. The waffles are pretty filling. You can even share one BUT you probably wouldn't want to. My weirdo waffle was all I could ask for! Sweet, savory and salty at the same time. When I saw it had peanut butter, bananas AND chunks of bacon! I had to get it! My wife's San Luis waffle was perfect. Eggs, bacon and avocado was awesome. Can't wait to come back here in the future. read more

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Everything was delicious. Smoothies are amazing and filling. The blue corn waffles are yummy a must try when in Cambria! read more

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

You would never know this place was gluten free! Their smoothies aaaaaamazing. Blue corn waffles - perfect. Nicest service and so much more. read more

Amazing Food , Amazing Service & It's definitely a place you have to try more than once & completely different read more

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