Cambria Cafe

The food was really good , great chicken shawarma, fresh fries and amazing baba ganoush.

Christen was an amazing host. We brought in our kids and she went out of her way to tend to them, bringing a whopping free serving of rice and a free cheese bourak so everyone could try. The food was refreshing and nourishing. When we visit Cambria again we'll be sure to stop here.

Cannot recommend this cafe enough!! Cambria Cafe filled our bellies with great Mediterranean food after a few long days of travel eating horrible food at tourist traps (so we were very hungry for a filling meal). We ordered an appetizer (vegetarian plater) two entrees (lamb and beef kebab), and dessert (baklava). Everything was delicious, flavorful, and made with high quality ingredients. We’ve eaten lots of Mediterranean in SF but this place was a step above everything I’ve ever tried. Each part of our meal was seasoned to perfection and clearly had a lot of love poured into the meal. Will definitely be returning for the lamb kebab platter and falafel. The food was so good we didn’t even get a good picture before it was devoured! Go support this phenomenal small business 😊

Definitely one of the best places in Cambria for breakfast. Everytime I've gone I've been really impressed. The French toast, breakfast burritos, and chilaquiles are my favorites.

The falafel I had here is one of the best falafels I’ve ever had. Also the lamb kebab was so flavorful. Loved it!

We were here around 5:00pm for a local camping trip and famous Cambria lights show. The food was great! I ordered fish fillets paired with a glass of chardonnay. It was delicious! I give 5 stars for the service! My daughter was not feeling well. The host provided some bread with honey for her and told her a joke to cheer her up. I can tell he cares his guests. My dog got treats too! What a sweet night!

A wonderfully delicious option disguised as an ordinary cafe. Lucky for us, we wanted a late breakfast and assumed a cafe would be the best option for that. We were surprised to find incredibly delicious clam chowder and carne asada. The carne asada was on the steak ranchero omelette, but gave us a clue that their Mexican fare would be pretty delicious. The omelette was pretty great, so back to that. The hash browns were cooked perfectly as well. I always as for hash browns well done and most places don’t get that part right, but they did here. As for my choice, I went with clam chowder and a 1/2 order of biscuits and gravy. Clam holder was some of the best I have ever had and the best from a cafe. Biscuits and gravy was good, but just that. Not anything I have to try again, but hit the spot. Service was great and didn’t skip a beat considering outside dining and having a dog with us. Refilled our coffees often and brought us all the condiments we needed. Definitely a place we will patron again and again when in the area.

+4

Wow, the food here is incredible!! I had the eggs benedict with potatoes and its seriously some of the best I've had. The egg was poached perfectly. My husband had the machaca and it was amazing too. Great coffee, great salsa, great pancakes. The service was quick too! Would highly recommend.

What a great new addition to the restaurant options available in Cambria. We all enjoyed our food, a lil pricey but every place is pricey in Cambria.. beats having to cook ! The birthday girl was served a slice of cake topped w honey and pistachios ~ on the house, that was very nice!

Raphael, from Syria, is a wonderful host, and served us food prepared so amazingly. I was eating foods I don't usually eat, to the last bite! Delicious Mediterranean food. Totally recommended.

Best falafel ever and baba ghanoush delicious food very sweet owner good music very lovely place!

Great restaurant in downtown Cambria! New owners (6 mos.) are always there and very nice people. I was there for lunch and had the Birria Tacos...EXCELLENT! Lots of meat...tasty consomme for dipping. Menu has a great selection of both Mexican and American food. Good selection of sandwiches and burgers along with the south of the border choices. They also serve beer and wine. Next time I want to go in for breakfast. Y'all need to support this local food spot and the friendly local couple who own it!

I ordered a plate of chilaquiles and I have to say, I was amazed on how flavorful the food was. The service was also great. Thank you!!!

The best Tabbouleh I have ever enjoyed!! Everything was so fresh, amazing Hummus and Babba Ghanuj. Even the rice was just amazing!

I've been to Cambria quite a few times, but this was my first visit to Cambria Cafe. I got the chicken tostada and it was VERY good. It even came with rice and beans. I would have been happier if the beans were whole beans, to be healthier, but other than that, it was good!!!

I am a local and I always eat here. The price is very good compared to other restaurant in the area. Also the food is made fresh. The clam chower is not canned they make it there.

We stopped in the cute little town of Cambria before heading north to San Fran. This restaurant was delicious and I would highly recommend it. I had the Chicken Shawarma plate and it was really good. My sister had the Falafel plate and ate the whole thing too. The server was very nice but you could tell he was busy as he was the only one for about 4 tables. We highly recommend this restaurant if you end up in this cute area!

Amazing food, simple place yet you feel at home WE WILL BE BACK My husband had the stuffed French toast and I had the cali eggs Benedict. Yum yum yum

What a delightful surprise in Cambria! This restaurant far exceeded my expectations in all aspects! This restaurant makes better food then other Mexican and dinner food I have been to around the United States. The children love the food here as well. There is parking but it can be tight, but the best thing to do is park down the road which is not a long walk. The staff is very nice and helpful which is a plus.

Welcome to the world of tasty 😋 food. Yummy it is. Dolmas was soft and delicious with aroma to wake your senses. Chicken kebobs um.. yum 👌 paired with my favorite wine 🍷

The food was absolutely incredible and Moussa was so amazing. He was so kind, he had answers for every question we had, he had suggestions (which were all remarkably good) and he really made our night. Without a doubt this is the best Mediterranean food that I’ve had and if I am in the area again, I will definitely be returning.

A Cambrian Gem! The Cambria Cafe is downtown, great atmosphere, excellent service and fantastic food. The chicken fried steak is homemade and delicious! Great variety and selection. Again do yourself a flavor favor, visit Antonio at the Cambria Cafe, downtown Cambria. 2 thumbs up and 10 stars!

We met the owner who was working at another restaurant in the evenings. We learned of his new restaurant ownership and came for breakfast. I enjoyed the Cambria Scramble which was pork chorizo scrambled with onions, served with hash browns and toast. My husband had his standard soft scrambled eggs and pancakes. Simple but tasty he said. Mine was delicious and served hot! The atmosphere pleasing, clean and friendly staff! Thank you for getting us off to a good start this morning. We wish you all the success for your future!

Had an absolutely delightful experience! They kept their shop open for us even tho they were closing, we don’t eat meat and they made adjustments for us, introduced to their incredible homemade sauce made by the owner (fiery and delicious), were so gracious and kind, and the food was beyond amazing. I’ll never forget this place and will be back in the future. Thank you Antonio, you were a superstar!

really amazing food, we stopped through cambria on the way to monteray bay for some lunch and it was honestly the best food ive had the entire week ive been in california. im so surprised why this place isnt more popular, customer service and food are both really great! attached is mine and my mums food respectively (my dad got the same as my mum and they both loved their salads). 100% recommend here if you are near!!

The best chicken mole enchiladas I've ever had!!!! We keep coming back for more!!!! Couldn't even get a picture before he ate it all!!! Lol

It used to be a Mediterranean spot, but a few months ago they switched over to a Mexican-American café, and the change has been such a good one. Just a heads up — most of the older photos on here don’t reflect what they’re serving now, so don’t let that throw you off. I had the Denver omelette and honestly, it was one of the best I’ve had in a long time. Super flavorful, perfectly cooked. The hash browns were just how I like them — crispy on the outside, soft inside. I ate them so fast I didn’t even get a chance to take a photo (no regrets). The place itself has a super cozy, homey vibe — kind of like a little casita — and they had Banda music playing, which really brought the whole experience together. It just felt good being there. My wife tried the cranberry mimosa, and it was spot on — sweet but not too much, with champagne from San Antonio that gave it a nice touch. We split the French toast at the end, and it was the perfect way to finish — warm, soft, and just sweet enough. We left full and happy. Definitely coming back.

UPDATE - was in town 1 year after my initial visit. Ordered the falafel plate again to see if it was as good as before. It absolutely was! My husband said it was the best falafel he'd ever had. The salad and hummus sides were also delicious. BTW - the falafel is gluten free (without the pita) as are many other dishes on their menu. In summary, my falafel plate was the tastiest plate of food I've eaten in a restaurant in recent memory. It's so rare for EVERYTHING on the plate to be fantastic and full-flavored. Often, the entee will be tasty but the sides are lackluster. The Mediterranean food at Cambria Cafe was delicious: *I think these were the best falafel I've ever had: crispy, nicely spiced and light. Be sure to use the tahini sauce! *Hummus was delicious! Also very well flavored and light - not super dense *The salad was very, very tasty! Love the dressing and it was nicely dressed. *Pickles were really good - daikon? I spoke to the owners and they are delightful people. The wife is the chef. She said this food is what you might eat in Syria or Lebanon. I didn't try the grape leaves because I was too full to order them but I recommend you do as they sound way better than the typical ones.

Lisa Brown

We met the owner who was working at another restaurant in the evenings. We learned of his new restaurant ownership and came for breakfast. I enjoyed the Cambria Scramble which was pork chorizo scrambled with onions, served with hash browns and toast. My husband had his standard soft scrambled eggs and pancakes. Simple but tasty he said. Mine was delicious and served hot! The atmosphere pleasing, clean and friendly staff! Thank you for getting us off to a good start this morning. We wish you all the success for your future!

Nawal Mustafa

Had an absolutely delightful experience! They kept their shop open for us even tho they were closing, we don’t eat meat and they made adjustments for us, introduced to their incredible homemade sauce made by the owner (fiery and delicious), were so gracious and kind, and the food was beyond amazing. I’ll never forget this place and will be back in the future. Thank you Antonio, you were a superstar!

charlotte sawyer

really amazing food, we stopped through cambria on the way to monteray bay for some lunch and it was honestly the best food ive had the entire week ive been in california. im so surprised why this place isnt more popular, customer service and food are both really great! attached is mine and my mums food respectively (my dad got the same as my mum and they both loved their salads). 100% recommend here if you are near!!

Ruth H

The best chicken mole enchiladas I've ever had!!!! We keep coming back for more!!!! Couldn't even get a picture before he ate it all!!! Lol

Manuel Guerrero

It used to be a Mediterranean spot, but a few months ago they switched over to a Mexican-American café, and the change has been such a good one. Just a heads up — most of the older photos on here don’t reflect what they’re serving now, so don’t let that throw you off. I had the Denver omelette and honestly, it was one of the best I’ve had in a long time. Super flavorful, perfectly cooked. The hash browns were just how I like them — crispy on the outside, soft inside. I ate them so fast I didn’t even get a chance to take a photo (no regrets). The place itself has a super cozy, homey vibe — kind of like a little casita — and they had Banda music playing, which really brought the whole experience together. It just felt good being there. My wife tried the cranberry mimosa, and it was spot on — sweet but not too much, with champagne from San Antonio that gave it a nice touch. We split the French toast at the end, and it was the perfect way to finish — warm, soft, and just sweet enough. We left full and happy. Definitely coming back.

Danielle Young

Amazing food, simple place yet you feel at home WE WILL BE BACK My husband had the stuffed French toast and I had the cali eggs Benedict. Yum yum yum

donna lohrmann

UPDATE - was in town 1 year after my initial visit. Ordered the falafel plate again to see if it was as good as before. It absolutely was! My husband said it was the best falafel he'd ever had. The salad and hummus sides were also delicious. BTW - the falafel is gluten free (without the pita) as are many other dishes on their menu. In summary, my falafel plate was the tastiest plate of food I've eaten in a restaurant in recent memory. It's so rare for EVERYTHING on the plate to be fantastic and full-flavored. Often, the entee will be tasty but the sides are lackluster. The Mediterranean food at Cambria Cafe was delicious: *I think these were the best falafel I've ever had: crispy, nicely spiced and light. Be sure to use the tahini sauce! *Hummus was delicious! Also very well flavored and light - not super dense *The salad was very, very tasty! Love the dressing and it was nicely dressed. *Pickles were really good - daikon? I spoke to the owners and they are delightful people. The wife is the chef. She said this food is what you might eat in Syria or Lebanon. I didn't try the grape leaves because I was too full to order them but I recommend you do as they sound way better than the typical ones.

Giovanna Calimano

We stopped in the cute little town of Cambria before heading north to San Fran. This restaurant was delicious and I would highly recommend it. I had the Chicken Shawarma plate and it was really good. My sister had the Falafel plate and ate the whole thing too. The server was very nice but you could tell he was busy as he was the only one for about 4 tables. We highly recommend this restaurant if you end up in this cute area!

baba black

What a delightful surprise in Cambria! This restaurant far exceeded my expectations in all aspects! This restaurant makes better food then other Mexican and dinner food I have been to around the United States. The children love the food here as well. There is parking but it can be tight, but the best thing to do is park down the road which is not a long walk. The staff is very nice and helpful which is a plus.

M. Bally Singh

Welcome to the world of tasty 😋 food. Yummy it is. Dolmas was soft and delicious with aroma to wake your senses. Chicken kebobs um.. yum 👌 paired with my favorite wine 🍷

James Buster

The food was absolutely incredible and Moussa was so amazing. He was so kind, he had answers for every question we had, he had suggestions (which were all remarkably good) and he really made our night. Without a doubt this is the best Mediterranean food that I’ve had and if I am in the area again, I will definitely be returning.

JBUG Jones

Great family restaurant.. friendly and clean. Pancakes are huge and taco salad is very delicious. Biscuits and gravy was very starchy and not good.

Great and tasty! The birria was the best! My wife had the chile relleno and it was tasty and authentic! Definitely coming here for Mexican food again!

Great meat. Super friendly. Highly recommend the chicken enchiladas. Ate outside because we had our dog.

This is one of the most adorably decorated and clean restaurants I've come across. I was blown away by the quality and flavor of the food! For a little restaurant - they pack in a great sized menu prepared by people who truly care! Need a chips and salsa fix? This is your spot. Only thing I missed...Horchata. other than that - this is a new favorite Mexican restaurant!

This used to be a Mediterranean restaurant but opened under new ownership as a Mexican restaurant about a year ago. The staff is very kind and attentive and the food is absolutely delicious. My mom had a breakfast burrito with Chorizo she said was the best of her life. My husband and I had veggie breakfast burritos which were big and super filling with everything cooked perfectly and yummy salsa on the side. We all went back for lunch the next day and had chicken mole enchiladas, huevos rancheros, chicken chilaquiles and a BLT. Everyone loved the meal and we especially liked that we were able to take in our baby without any issue. Highly recommend!

Every time we stop in we have such a wonderful experience. This resturant offers a comfortable and friendly atmosphere. The food is absolutely delicious and they have such wonderful plates to choose from. We love the birria tacos by far the best in town! From breakfast to lunch you can't go wrong.

We had a lovely lunch at Cambria Cafe. I had the mole chicken enchiladas and my wife had a birria taco. Both meals were excellent. Becky was our server. She was friendly and very attentive. Our food came out quickly.

n kh

The Mexican food is really good. Loved the burrito, quesadilla. The burger is insane. 100% value deal because the price is really low and the quality is really good.

Lily Anne Nyunt

Definitely one of the best places in Cambria for breakfast. Everytime I've gone I've been really impressed. The French toast, breakfast burritos, and chilaquiles are my favorites.

ERNIE RODRIGUEZ

Great and tasty! The birria was the best! My wife had the chile relleno and it was tasty and authentic! Definitely coming here for Mexican food again!

Crystal Reynoso

Every time we stop in we have such a wonderful experience. This resturant offers a comfortable and friendly atmosphere. The food is absolutely delicious and they have such wonderful plates to choose from. We love the birria tacos by far the best in town! From breakfast to lunch you can't go wrong.

Arthur Moses

We had a lovely lunch at Cambria Cafe. I had the mole chicken enchiladas and my wife had a birria taco. Both meals were excellent. Becky was our server. She was friendly and very attentive. Our food came out quickly.

Ian Peggs

This is one of the most adorably decorated and clean restaurants I've come across. I was blown away by the quality and flavor of the food! For a little restaurant - they pack in a great sized menu prepared by people who truly care! Need a chips and salsa fix? This is your spot. Only thing I missed...Horchata. other than that - this is a new favorite Mexican restaurant!

Nice lovely restaurant for Mediterranean meal . Menu have good variety of choices. Deserve to try it if you are staying in cambria. CA or passing by .

+1

The cafe was fairly empty during the time I visited. The staff was very kind and polite. I went on a rainy day to try their falafels. They were delicious and steaming hot.

Is a small but the food is delicious! The service was a little dry for my taste but overall it was B, they do have outdoor sitting due to Covid, ask for their specials, I went from Brunch and it was amazing when it came to the taste, food portions were decent as well. Recommend Huevos Rancheros and the mimosa!

The place is beautifully designed. We ordered a salmon salad and kids’ meals, which were delicious. The owner gave us wonderful service and brought a smile to our faces.

orit shamai nirenberg

The place is beautifully designed. We ordered a salmon salad and kids’ meals, which were delicious. The owner gave us wonderful service and brought a smile to our faces.

No longer serving Mediterranean food, MexiAmerican. Didn't personally eat there (I wanted Mediterranean) but wanted to leave a review so people are aware (3 stars to avoid tanking the reviews). Based on the reviews we weren't sure. Server was nice.

1 star rating was the dining experience. I believe the guy who sat us to our table may have been the owner, but he seemed upset for having patrons. His entire demeanor wasn't inviting but rather full of frustration and discontent. He knew that we weren't local to Cambria, so he took full advantage of the situation. He didn't take the time to explain that there were extra charges to items (like water). We initially wanted to order the lunch special, but these items were for "to go" only. So, we ended up ordering the babba ghanuj (doesn't come with pita), beef shawarma (came with a side of ultra bitter tahini for dipping), and chicken shawarma came with a side of garlic tzatziki dipping sauce). Food was just OK, nothing memorable and most definitely nowhere near being the best Medditerran food.

BikeTrails WaggingTails

1 star rating was the dining experience. I believe the guy who sat us to our table may have been the owner, but he seemed upset for having patrons. His entire demeanor wasn't inviting but rather full of frustration and discontent. He knew that we weren't local to Cambria, so he took full advantage of the situation. He didn't take the time to explain that there were extra charges to items (like water). We initially wanted to order the lunch special, but these items were for "to go" only. So, we ended up ordering the babba ghanuj (doesn't come with pita), beef shawarma (came with a side of ultra bitter tahini for dipping), and chicken shawarma came with a side of garlic tzatziki dipping sauce). Food was just OK, nothing memorable and most definitely nowhere near being the best Medditerran food.