Friendly staff and decent coffee. The view is amazing. Even if you can't sit on the deck there are benches and tables a very short walk from the lookout. Great place to just take a breath and relax. read more

I didn't know this place existed until yesterday. What a cute little place to hang out and enjoy the stunning views of the lake. They have indoor and outdoor seating. There are snacks and drinks including wine and beer. I'd go back to try their coffee and pastry next time. read more

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Really fun + cute! Parking is easy, it's a little hidden. The coffee was good and avocado toast. I think it isn't a spot to depend on a decent meal but a quick snack or something easy is good. Great to sit outside and just relax. read more

They have a 17 year old working who can't even pour you a beer on a sunniest of days. Bummer

After hiking to Potato Chip Rock and back down, it was really nice to find this spot to take a break and rest. This little cafe has food, snacks, beer,wine, coffee and other drinks available. Lots of souvenirs available, and fishing gear too. Lots of people were here the day I visited during the holidays but I was able to find a seat outside which faces Lake Poway. Really nice spot to bird watch too. I had a Maui wheat beer and some Sour Patch Kids and enjoyed my afternoon here after a hike! Also had really nice views of the lake and some bird watching. Bathrooms available here, also nice ample parking lot here. Rangers here are so nice and very chatty and there was a really adorable big Labradoodle like doggie with the ranger that suckered all that passed to give him unlimited belly rubs. What a wonderful day in Poway, I will definitely be back! read more

The Lookout - Maui Pineapple Mana Wheat beer and Sour Patch Kids - post hike rewards! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Poway, California

Came here on a Friday late morning, it was quite busy. There is plenty of seating in the cafe area which was our first and main stop. Coffee was flavorful and just right. The waffles were also very tasty and filling. Would return just for the cafe, we also enjoyed the trail after our breakfast. Lots of people here fishing and relaxing. My best friend and I both brought our large dogs and had no issues with the cafe area and trail. The trail was almost 3miles "lake poway loop trail", definitely bring proper shoes and water if you plan to walk it. Staff in the cafe are very friendly and attentive to you, they brought out water and treats for our pups, very sweet. Looking forward to coming back. read more

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What a cool little spot at Poway lake .. It was my first time visiting the lake with my toddler and I have to say that I absolutely loved it here we were able to buy some duck feed for a whole dollar a bag, which was such a steal. I had coffee here we had burgers, a corn dog and a soft serve, which was so delicious and the coffee was really good as well! I loved that they literally grilled the burgers outside. I didn't expect that and the burgers come with homemade chips . This whole place is really cool. I did go on a weekday and it was pretty chill. Definitely a cool spot for the Littles and they do have some playgrounds there as well. Check it out. Service was really good. I forgot the girls name who helped me. She was super sweet. read more

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We love bringing our dogs to lake poway. Grass areas all over along with trails. We decided to get coffee before leaving. We got a salted Carmel latte with oat milk and a vanilla affagotto both were delicious while waiting for my drinks someone's burgers came out and they look delicious! Definitely have to come back and order something to eat and enjoy the view. Great service here as well. read more

The Lookout - Burgers, salted caramel ice latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Poway, California

No matter what you eat at this place, you will Eat it or drink it with a view. Stunning views of the lake from the coffee shop. Service was great and prices at this place are very reasonable. We had sandwiches and coffee and all were delicious. You must try this place out and enjoy nature 100%. Happy meals everyone! read more

A great spot to grab a drink or snack while at Poway Lake. Located just steps from the lot and water, there's lots of items to choose from. Excellent service from the cashier. Relaxed vibe and decent prices. I'll be back for sure. read more

Loved this hidden gem, quality food and beautiful view. The staff were so great getting us what we needed and even assisted a mom with a hurt child from the playground. The playground here is amazing and now that I know of the coffee and brunch options I'll be back soon! read more

The Lookout - Tasty garden bagel! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Poway, California

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Came across this cafe through social media. I didn't knew this existed in Lake Poway Park. The incredible view of the lake while having brunch or sipping on coffee caught my attention. Had to make it out there one day. So I decided to take a trip to Ramona and lucky for me it was on the way going back home. Made a stop here with my kids and they enjoyed their bag of chips while I ordered a pesto egg sandwich for brunch. It was a little dry, but some mayonnaise made it better. My daughter tried matcha latte for the first time and she didn't like it. She mentioned it tasted like fish. I was laughing, but when I took a sip she was absolutely correct. One of the weirdest tastes of matcha I've tried. Won't be ordering that again. This cafe did have some good options on their menu with reasonably prices. Think I might just had ordered the wrong items. When I saw the server bring out other customers' orders, my mouth was salivating because it looked yummy. I was also excited about having an alcoholic drink relaxing while intaking the lake view. We did visited at brunch rush hour, but we were able to snag a table for three. It was first come first served based. Service was good and anything we needed they were kind to bring it to us. I forgot to mention, there is a $10 park entry fee for non Poway resident. Absolutely will return in the future because I really enjoyed it that much. Thanks to social media for sharing this spot, otherwise I would miss out on this hidden gem. read more

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What a cute cafe amongst the trailheads of multiple hiking trails!!! Plenty of tables available, both indoor and outdoor. While we didn't try any food, my latte tasted delicious and we had such a lovely time at our outdoor table with a beautiful view of the lake. We saw a lot of hikers grab food and coffee before and after they hiked. The only drawback of the place was the $10 parking fees which is valid for the entire day. We avoided this by parking on the street less than a mile away since we weren't going to hike. Will definitely recommend and come back to enjoy the view read more

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Perfect spot for what it is. Friendly staff. Great AC. You can rent fishing poles, boats, paddle boats, and buy bait/duck food/snacks. But no fishing or boat rentals on Mondays for maintenance. read more

@lookoutlakepoway is the perfect stop to enjoy the beautiful view of Poway lake after a hike of one of the trails around, is located in a recreational area where you can enjoy other services and is very suitable for a fun family day. read more

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My visit was fine, average. People rave about how nice it is after the new owners took over, but I found it only okay. Went in for a beer and some "duck food". The line was short, but slow. The inside was uncomfortably crowded. And the controversy about how the new owners are connected to the mayor make me not love this place. read more

This is a new little deli like place in lake poway. The set up is a little crammed for busy days, like today. There is one way in and one way out so the design is a little off and not functional with the line out the door. They were out of a lot of things today by 1pm like tomatoes bread, buns, etc.. I get it's new but to run out of so many things was kind of disappointing especially when you have to party $10 to park there. I'm a little disappointed and hope things improve. The staff was kind and friendly and the place was clean. read more

The Lookout - The view is nice - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Poway, California

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I've been here several times, with friends, our kids, alone and just with adults. All times have been great! Such a cute place with yummy coffee and wine! Also had the jalapeño bagel and it was super good!!! Love having this local option. read more

Great breakfast sandwiches. The best part is enjoying breakfast and coffee out on the patio overlooking the lake. read more

The Lookout - Maple bacon breakfast sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Poway, California

The wait for a iced dirty chai was over 30 mins. There was no acknowledgment from the staff to customers who had clearly been waiting for their food and drinks. If there was a staff shortage then informing your customers of that when they order helps to manage their expectations. It's hitting 45 mins at this point. Def love the lake but won't be back to the cafe. Recommend to just caffeinate somewhere before or bring your own. read more

What's not to enjoy. Nice place to hang out on a Sunday afternoon. Elevated shaded patio with lake views. Got a Carmel macchiato. Not in the menu, but the experienced barista made me one. Good selection of canned beers and the food we saw served looked great. read more

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This is such a rad hidden lil' spot. It's my favorite. Calming in nature or sit on the deck or even inside.

Grabbed a burger after a hike and it was good. The burger was big enough to share and we enjoyed it. The homemade chips were good too. They were out of few items but the ladies working the counter were nice. Definitely some kinks to work out to elevate it. Someone ordered a mimosa but they were out of champagne so they ordered red wine and they served it in the champagne flute. Not a huge deal but the lady made a comment about it. Can't beat the views and I'll go back. read more

Such a great upgrade and having food for the family and beverages for everyone is awesome!

Lovely location and great food! It has no reason to be as good as it is, but I appreciated all the effort that goes into the drinks and the food in front of the beautiful lake. read more

Cute for causal breakfast/brunch... They have wine and beer too! Great view and outdoor seating

Great view, nice people in the food station. The lake of poway is amazing, rare view of huge green space in the summer of California. Good opportunity to be there with family and friends. read more

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Great spot for coffee overlooking the peaceful Lake Poway. I haven't had any food there yet, but the latte was delicious, and the ambience is perfect on the deck. read more

This place has a lot of potential but unfortunately is lacking good food and great service. The menu is ver limited and prices are not balanced to the food quality. I ordered a glass of wine and was charged $17 for half the glass. Very disappointed! read more

Staff and service were great. There were a lot of people but there are plenty of space to enjoy. Coffee + walk is always awesome.

We love coming to Lake Poway. We stopped to get a snack at "The Lookout" 1. $12.00 for a hot dog! Are you kidding me? 2. There are no tables to accommodate a person who has issues with the bar height tables. No regular height tables, and no tables for a handicapped person. This is unacceptable! Shame on whoever runs this joint. read more

Set up a kiosk for self-service fishing license. Takes forever between people getting food! Much more efficient before new ownership! Expect to wait 20+ minutes just to get a license. New ownership doesn't make money on them so what should I expect. I feel sorry for the lone employee working the register and trying to make food. It is like this every weekend! Not just during the holidays. The employees are always very stressed. read more

Cozy place to come and hang out either solo to study or with a buddy to hang!! Tasty food and coffee too. Impeccable service!

The lake is intended for recreation but the City of Poway has prioritized slinging lattes and waffles. Expect to wait 25-30 just to get a fishing license. One lone stressed employee takes orders, makes food and sells fishing licenses. They need to sell annual fishing passes. Many regulars are not even getting fishing licenses because of the ridiculous wait time. read more

The new owner did a fantastic job with the renovation and Trinity is running a great operation. The food was really good and the atmosphere was enjoyable, especially on the deck. read more

Great spot amazing use of the old retail store space. Love getting coffee here . Food looks awesome though I haven't tried it yet. Great staff also. Five star experience. Super happy with it. read more

The make over is nice. They've added tables inside and out. Service was great. We got there around 12:30ish (Sunday) and unfortunately they were out of eggs, tomatoes and one other thing (already forgotten what it was). Bummer because we looked forward to something with eggs. Got the avo toast that typically comes with tomato. but since they were out, it was just a piece of toast with the avocado on top. Nothing special, but the bread was tasty. The bread is not very thick, more like a thin slice of sourdough (may have been French bread). Even if there was tomato the $8.50 price tag seemed high for a cafe at the lake, then again everything has gone up. They did add a good portion of avo. This is the second post that mentions running out of food. Hoping the management sees the reviews and is able to ensure their food inventory keeps up with their demand. Will definitely go back for a 2nd chance!! Look forward to trying something different from the menu along with an expresso. read more

The Lookout - Avocado toast minus tomato (as they were out of it). - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Poway, California

It's a small shop with a simple menu. The breakfast sandwich was fresh and tasty. I got the hammerhead coffee and after dressing it up with cream and sugar it hit the spot. You can't beat the view on early Saturday morning after a rain. The staff was very helpful and patient. Me and the wife will be doing this again.. It was an awesome experience. read more

The Lookout - Beautiful Saturday morning - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Poway, California

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Ambiance - excellent! Wine - great! The views - spectacular! The Homemade Chips with noooo dip was not it. They were brought out cold and had no dipping sauce. Wish they could have at least microwaved them? read more

First person to ever try the banana fosters waffle. Incredible. Highly recommend their cappuccinos as well. Great view of lake during sunset. read more