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The Hidden Kitchen

4.7 (494 reviews)
Closed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Oceano Orange smoothie
Cher C.

Interesting and delicious waffles! Loved having sweet and savory choices. Smoothie was also great but super, super thick. Enjoyed our meal here!

Estera Elote Taco
Lisa D.

We love this place- this is our go to breakfast spot. Consistently good and healthy food We would have eaten here all week- but they are considerate of their employees and took Wednesday-Friday off for Thanksgiving week Love this for them, taking care of their team members. I tried a bowl this time- it was super yummy with the elote. I always get the elote taco My hubby got the carnitas tacos- 1 breakfast one with egg and 1 brunchy one. We love the blue corn waffles and tacos. We bought several bags of the mix to take home with us. Wish they had one near us- we would be there everyday Cute, beach vibe decor Very clean in the restaurant as well as the restroom Plenty of parking available when we were there right at opening 9 am

Zulema G.

I'm so happy I finally came back here!! If you're ever in cayucos or Cambria, you have to try the hidden kitchen. Cayucos location is the one open during the week, while Cambria is only weekends! You order your food first then go find seating inside or out in the back. Super cute establishment. There's merchandise for sale, miscellaneous items. The food is amazing. They're known for their blue waffle (delicious), but their tacos...wow. So good!!! The whole menu looks good, it's hard to order. They have specials too. The staff is nice and greet you. Whenever I'm in cayucos or Cambria, I'll always have some hidden kitchen.

Vegan bowl
Shannon S.

Wow!!! Ok run, don't walk over here and enjoy some yummy food. I had a vegan bowl and my husband had the San Luis Sunrise and added turkey. Both were perfectly seasoned and flavorful. The blue corn waffle chefs kiss per husband! You order at the counter and staff bring the food to your table. Service was fast and staff were friendly. The dining area was a cute patio with a fantastic view!

Barbacoa taco special of the month -- even my pup wants a bite!
Catherine T.

Every trip to the beach must include a stop at Hidden Kitchen. The blue corn waffles and tacos are gluten free and delicious. Each month they have new specials and should not be missed. Plus, there are standouts on the recurring menu like the pork tacos and the Monte cristo waffle. The staff here is so friendly and helpful, the food is surprisingly fast for being made fresh and the location is to die for, don't be scared of the long line. It's worth it and moves fast!

Autumn specials
Sherrie M.

The line outside was so short only had 2 people in front of me yet I waited for my order for an hour to go. Good thing I just love those blue corn waffles. I have yet to try a sweet one but the savory are so delicious. It was worth the wait

Breakfast Taco and Crispy Carnitas taco
Greg H.

This place is darling and a one of kind type of place. It is a little expensive on the surface but so is everything in CA. Playing tourists we stopped in and sampled different tacos. The tacos were filled with top quality ingredients and the perfect mix of yum. There was not anything we did not like. Wish we had more time as we would have loved to sample the waffles.

Kevin H.

I had never even heard of The Hidden Kitchen before till my cousin told me about it, so we checked it out while on a weekend roadtrip through Cayucos. It's not really that hidden--pretty much right on the main strip--but whatever, catchy name I guess. I got the "Weirdo" waffle and swapped out the peanut butter for whip cream (personal choice, don't judge). The waffle wasn't crispy, it was more soft and kinda cakey. It had a good flavor tho--kinda earthy and just sweet enough. The deep fried banana on top was superb. Like, I would've eaten a plate of just those. And the bacon ends? Man, they were delicious. Salty, crispy, just greasy enough to be right without feelin heavy. Also ordered one of their smoothies with almond butter and holy crap--probably the best smoothie I ever had. Thick, creamy, nutty, and felt like it shoulda been a cheat meal but somehow still tasted healthy. Cool vibe, good service, and they give you drinks in mason jars so you feel all rustic n' earthy. Prices were a bit up there, but it's one of those rare times where I didn't mind payin a little more. Totally worth it. If you're anywhere near Cayucos, do yourself a favor and swing by.

Weirdos waffle

After seeing the endless posts about this place I knew I had to try it. But honestly, save your money at least for what I ordered. The overfilling of the smoothies leads to an anxiety inducing form of psychological warfare where you have to eat it quickly lest you risk spilling all over the table. This includes eating whatever topping is placed on the smoothie at an unkind ratio that does the smoothies flavor no favors. Additionally, I ordered the weirdo waffle and the almond butter used both looked excessively wet while simultaneously sucking all of the moisture out of every part of my mouth. My friends liked their food, and the service was fine but I cannot say I would spend money here again.

Reef Rancheros Tacos
Muriel T.

The reef ranchero tacos were amazing! The blue corn taco shells were soft and filled with beans, eggs and avocado so I had to eat with a fork. Service was great, staff were attentive and super friendly. They had a nice indoor and outdoor seating overviewing the beach.

morro melt
Leslie C.

What a fun place!! The setting is great with plenty of outdoor pup friendly tables with ocean views order at the counter and they bring your food to your table. We ordered the morro melt and the blue corn waffles with strawberries bananas and cream. Both were very filling, different, delicious and just fun!! Prices are reasonable. We will definitely be back next time we are in town.

Edna Elote? Blue corn waffle underneath.
Max L.

A little over half way through 10 day road trip w daughter. Favorite meal so far and I've been in the food business for 25+ years and own a bagel shop. Savory waffles, amazing location. Everything I'd want and expect in a coastal California experience. Peppers, corn, onion sautéed in something like a green chili sauce w melted havarti and half a nice ripe avocado. Blue corn waffle underneath. I added egg to mine. Delicious!! If you can stop there, it's a do not miss.

Patricia U.

I ordered a blue waffle with fresh fruit to go and I was Not disappointed. Fresh coconut whipped cream, sliced strawberries and bananas and a side of maple syrup. Delicious! Customer service was quick and helpful. I did not eat inside. Maybe next time!

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Some of the best tacos I've ever had. Tried the carnitas and elote. I'd go back soon if I didn't live 1000 miles away.

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Great service and amazing waffles. I'm sad I don't live close because I'll be dreaming about those waffles.

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Not sure what they are going for here. Wrong place for us for sure. Interesting to see it got such good reviews. Must be locals.

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Best waffles I've ever had! So filling and tasty. I got the turkey savory one with a vanilla smoothie and it was amazing.

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Great spot with fantastic food. It's hard to elevate breakfast but this is an all original spot.

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Always great breakfast! Coffee not the best, but the breakfast and outside dining and cleanliness is wonderful.

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My visits are hit or miss here. I ordered the mushroom, leek and kale quiche. I was served a slice…read moreor quiche that was still cold on one side and warm on the other side. It had a whole bunch of tomatoes. I do not eat tomatoes. I found no mushrooms in my slice. All of the tomatoes leaked their juices into the quiche so that the quiche did not set properly and was very runny. I was very disappointed. I would have returned it had I not had two dogs in tow. You can see in the photo that it is running and has all of these unexpected tomatoes on top. I love their outdoor seating area and that they provide doggy bowls and water. Service is always good. Unfortunately, quality varies per item ordered. The quiche was 12 dollars a slice. Pricey especially considering what I was served.

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We were here the Saturday of memorial weekend- we arrived around 5:15. The band had just started,…read morewe were hoping just tuning up and would adjust the volume. They were really loud and basic. We found a table downstairs in the bar as far away from the band as possible. We couldn't even hear each other to talk- other groups were saying the same thing We ordered the calamari appetizer and then the fish and chips for my husband and the seared ahi with wasabi mashed potatoes for me. Everything came out all at once- and no one ever came to check on us. The fish and chips were good, my ahi was nice- but the potatoes were cold and it was covered in seaweed salad I had to pick off. Later I was trying to remember why I ordered the ahi over the halibut or the mahi mahi- looking at the menu it says the ahi has blue crab wasabi mashed potatoes- so that's why I ordered it. I had shared my meal with my hubby and so I asked him if he noticed/tasted any crab on the potatoes. Neither of us did- thinking they left it out. The calamari should have been the appetizer- but everything came all at once- I would rather have skipped them at that point. Hubby had to go up to the bar to get refills- he was gone a long time. When he came back he told me that they had him leave a credit card with them when he placed the order. We weren't drinking alcohol, so this didn't seem necessary. Had I known this, I would have suggested not even staying and finding a different restaurant. Well the bartender said he lost our credit card/ but would try to find it.... um, what!!!! They did finally find it about 20 minutes later. No apologies or anything other than dumping the check at the end of the table. So far, we haven't found any rando charges on our card from our dinner here... but watch your cards here We walked from our hotel- so we didn't have to deal with parking- but it would have been hard over the holiday weekend We did have a nice view of the beach- even better view from upstairs

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Chowa Bowl was one of our dinner stops this past Friday in Morro Bay, and overall it was a solid…read moreexperience--with one slightly annoying caveat. I ordered the Morro Miso Ramen (without the egg to keep it vegan) and added extra tofu. The broth was rich and comforting, with roasted garlic, miso, and chili oil bringing a really nice depth of flavor. The pickled corn was sweet and Fresno peppers added a bright, tangy kick that kept every bite interesting, and I appreciated how thoughtfully layered the bowl was overall. BUT... let's talk tofu math for a second. The bowl normally comes with just one piece of tofu (about 3-3.5 inches), which already feels a little light for a ramen. Since I removed the egg, I added three more pieces for $4.25. Totally fine...except now I'm paying extra to replace something I didn't want in the first place. Meanwhile, my husband's poke bowl, about the same price was absolutely loaded with fish. I mean... I get it, but also... I don't get it. Why are those of us who don't eat animals always doing bonus round pricing just to get a balanced meal? All that said, the food itself was good. My husband loved his bowl so much he was ready to go back again the next day. Me? I was more in the mood to explore other spots around Morro Bay, mostly because I'm still side-eyeing that tofu situation.Delicious, but the protein upcharge logic is...a choice.

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