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Breakfast, lunch, coffee shop · Pacifica

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About Cafe Pacifica

Cafe Pacifica is a quaint neighborhood spot in Pacifica, offering a relaxed and beachy atmosphere. We're proud to serve coffee, bagels, and wraps, perfect for a quick breakfast or a leisurely lunch. Enjoy our outdoor patio, takeout, or dine-in options, along with a great selection of both coffee and...

Cafe Pacifica is a quaint neighborhood spot in Pacifica, offering a relaxed and beachy atmosphere. We're proud to serve coffee, bagels, and wraps, perfect for a quick breakfast or a leisurely lunch. Enjoy our outdoor patio, takeout, or dine-in options, along with a great selection of both coffee and tea. We are open daily, with convenient hours from 7AM-2PM Monday through Friday, and 8AM-3PM on weekends. With a 4.5-star rating from 263 reviews, we strive to provide a welcoming experience for everyone, including wheelchair accessibility throughout our entrance, parking lot, and restroom. It’s a great place to work on your laptop or enjoy a solo meal.

What Customers Say About Cafe Pacifica

Cafe Pacifica is a charming, family-run cafe near the beach, known for its friendly staff and tasty food. Customers rave about the blueberry scones, bagels, and coffee. It's a popular spot after walks, but closes early (2-3 PM).

Popular Dishes

bagels fish and chips burger fries grilled jive turkey sandwich blueberry scone (3) pancakes breakfast plate

Best For

Solo Dining Couples Locals Casual Quick Bite Brunch

Tip: Try the blueberry scones! Also, be aware that the cafe closes early, around 2-3 PM.

Features

🌳 Outdoor 🅿️ Parking Accessible 🌅 Breakfast 🍽️ Lunch Coffee
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy Trendy

What to see nearby

Pacifica Coastside Museum
A 141m

Pacifica Coastside Museum

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Sharp Park Beach
A 353m

Sharp Park Beach

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Sharp Park Beach
A 370m

Sharp Park Beach

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Pomo Park
A 803m

Pomo Park

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Explore the area around Cafe Pacifica

Cafe Pacifica is located in Pacifica, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Museums

  • Pacifica Coastside Museum (A 141m) — history museum in Pacifica, California

Parks & Gardens

  • Sharp Park Beach (A 353m) — park in San Mateo County, California, United States of America
  • Pomo Park (A 803m) — park in the United States of America

Other Points of Interest

  • Sharp Park Beach (A 370m) — beach in San Mateo County, California, United States of America

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Frequently asked questions about Cafe Pacifica

Cafe Pacifica is located at 1821 Palmetto Ave, Pacifica, CA 94044, Pacifica.
Near Cafe Pacifica you can find points of interest such as Pacifica Coastside Museum, Sharp Park Beach, Sharp Park Beach, Pomo Park.
Cafe Pacifica offers breakfast;lunch;coffee_shop cuisine.
Cafe Pacifica has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Cafe Pacifica offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway.
The most recommended dishes at Cafe Pacifica based on customer reviews are: bagels, fish and chips, burger, fries, grilled jive turkey sandwich.
Cafe Pacifica is ideal for solo dining, couples, locals, casual dining, quick bites, brunch.
Cafe Pacifica is a charming, family-run cafe near the beach, known for its friendly staff and tasty food. Customers rave about the blueberry scones, bagels, and coffee. It's a popular spot after walks, but closes early (2-3 PM).
Try the blueberry scones! Also, be aware that the cafe closes early, around 2-3 PM.
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Alyssa Chan

This is a cute little place the staff is super friendly we got there when they were closing they were very welcoming and stayed open for us to order we sat at the patio. Will definitely come back

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Joseph R

Great food, location and service. Fries were hot, fresh and crispy. Will definitely come back next time I am in town.

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Julissa Franco

I had the Asiago bagel with pesto cream cheese and tomatoes and it was beyond delicious. The tomatoes were so fresh and the bagel was so fluffy 😍 We came from out of town and happened to stumble upon this cafe. I am so impressed!

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Zari William

The bagel was hard to bite for me. I think the staff gave me an old 1. lol. However, the omelet was so good and creamy. Highly recommended to anyone.

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Matthias Walzl

The food was great and was ready quickly. Especially the sandwiches were awesome! I can definitely recommend this place.

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Katie B

Great location where you can sit at the bistro tables and enjoy the fresh air! All the food was made fresh for us and was delicious and the perfect portion sizes! I also grabbed a latte and it was perfectly made.

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Dave Hogue

Friendly local cafe just a block from the beach and in the newly renovated Palmetto Street. Nice selection of bagels, breakfast foods, sandwiches, and grilled items. Good coffee, and some lighter snack items. Indoor and outdoor seating. Can get busy at lunch on weekends. Reasonable prices, kid-friendly.

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Jesse

Taking the cafe to the beach with me is always an ideal lityle treat. The cafe itself is small but a perfect place to also hangout indoors or outdoor space.

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Vania Alvarez

Cute small coffe shop they have breakfast & lunch sandwiches made fresh. Staff was happy & friendly considering there were several large groups inside. Patio is more spacious & you can hear & smell the ocean. Cute beach themed inside out and a friendly water bowl for your dogs.

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Shelby O

Great food! The Veggie sandwich and the Ham with Pesto were delicious! Highly recommend!

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Roric Fay

i love getting food here! tad expensive, but it's just so good and the staff is nice!

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ryan laff

This place has “mystic pizza” vibes in for form of a west coast breakfast joint. The menu is classic egg avocado meat with wraps and bagels. Coffee. Locals 10/10

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Drew Waterman

Cute cafe! Service was quick and the coffee was great! Bagel sandwiches are good too

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Keji Kujjo-Sanders

We loved our delicious food from Cafe Pacifica. Great customer service.

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Maria A

Yummy egg turkey and cream cheese bagel I enjoyed by the beach

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Claudette La Mayne

I just love my Safeway Starbucks. I just got a Pistaschio Cream Cold Brew. The young man who made it is the best. These drinks are so good. I just love them. He made it so good. I am so happy.

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horacio pendein

Absolutely loved it. The attention to detail and service were amazing

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Dave

Great selection of coffee and quick food. The atmosphere is cozy and the staff are friendly. If you're in the area, this is a great place for a quick coffee, a place to spend reading on a rainy day, or to spend with friends on the porch just a block from the ocean.

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Sam Rosentel

Family owned. They offer a lot of great bagel sandwiches, along with omelets, sandwiches, and burgers. The coffee is good too. It hasn't been terribly busy any time I've been here, so the service is quick. Friendly staff too. They also have some board games and a nice patio to hang out and enjoy coffee and friends.

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Rodney Leung

"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Cafe Pacifica exceeded my expectations! I had the breakfast plate with hash browns, and everything was perfect. The eggs were cooked just right, and the hash browns were crispy and flavorful. The portions were generous, and the service was friendly and attentive. A great spot for a satisfying and delicious breakfast!"

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Karen Messing

Best scones I ever ate - owner says he baked them this morning. Cranberry walnut mmmm. My husband kept sneaking bites when I wasn’t looking. Grrrr. Hot chocolate was good too after 15 miles of biking.

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Suzanne Correa

It is such a laid back and relaxing spot to grab a great cup of coffee or freshly made fruit smoothie, and a quick bite for breakfast or lunch or just for a snack. I like the Italian Bagel or the salmon Bagel or strawberry Bagel or the omelets, or really anything they have. Kids love it. Family run so on busy days everyone pitches in and it's great to see the kids helping out. No attitude. Just warm, welcoming and a great break from the mad rush.

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Krista Howell

I eat here regularly because they use the best turkey meat, and always fresh, tasty ingredients. Their baked goods are delicious as well. The large dog friendly porch is great on sunny days.

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Analía García

We ran into this place heading to Sonoma valle on Pacifica and so glad we did. It was a cold day and the capuchino was nice and hot. The egg bacon sandwich tasty and hot the sourdough bread all was good. The staff so accommodating and helpful.

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Max Iashin

Good coffee selection. I’ve got a bagel, it was ok, a bit too crusty for me, but the coffee and ocean breeze on the patio made it a very enjoyable experience for me. There are not many cafes in walking distance in this part of the city, so we are glad we found this place.

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Sally Burtt-Jones

Such a gorgeous small café set close to the beach (sadly no view). I had a spinach wrap with veggies and extra spinach and it was delicious. The deck out the front is a gorgeous spot to watch the world go by and the staff were super friendly and helpful.

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Madeleine Viden

Charming Cafe with lots of coffee drinks and interesting food options! I highly recommend the Gangsta Wrap with ham on a spinach wrap!

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Zsolt Mátyás

Tried the pancakes and the breakfast plate. Both servings were larger than expected, we could not finish either. I liked the scrambled eggs and the breakfast items better than the plan pancake. The pancakes came with syrup, but not fruit. You need to find a day when it is not windy in Pacifica and sit on the patio. It was really nice when we visited.

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Luis Rosas

Love this place ! I try to go whenever I have time since they close around 2/3 pm but the food is always flavorful and fresh ! I got the grilled jive turkey sandwich on sourdough bread here.

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Shoshana Baars-Stanton

Cute beach cafe just a couple blocks from the water. Tasty burger and some of the best fries! Reminded me off McD's fries from the 90s, crispy, fluffy and salty; D-lish!

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Jeremie Schuster

Still have plenty of things I need to try off their menu, but their bagels are bomb and the fish and chips was perfect on the beach. Love this place!!

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Miki

I came here on a quiet Monday morning; the guy working was friendly and explained which menu items were popular. I ordered a coffee and bagel then went to sit outside on the patio. I picked up my food from the window when it was ready.

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Casey Levine Bigger

Great little spot within walking distance of our beachfront Airbnb. Excellent greasy spoon food at a reasonable price with a cute beach diner feel

Krista Howell
Krista Howell

I eat here regularly because they use the best turkey meat, and always fresh, tasty ingredients. Their baked goods are delicious as well. The large dog friendly porch is great on sunny days.

Analía García
Analía García

We ran into this place heading to Sonoma valle on Pacifica and so glad we did. It was a cold day and the capuchino was nice and hot. The egg bacon sandwich tasty and hot the sourdough bread all was good. The staff so accommodating and helpful.

Max Iashin
Max Iashin

Good coffee selection. I’ve got a bagel, it was ok, a bit too crusty for me, but the coffee and ocean breeze on the patio made it a very enjoyable experience for me. There are not many cafes in walking distance in this part of the city, so we are glad we found this place.

Alex Vinogradov
Alex Vinogradov

It offers a delicious, affordable food and coffee in the area. A breakfast plate or a breakfast wrap are under $10. It is very close to a Pacifica Municipal Pier. The coffee shop is nicely decorated just like most coffee shops in the South Florida. Outside seats and tables are available to enjoy you meal. The service is fast. Recomend.

Sally Burtt-Jones
Sally Burtt-Jones

Such a gorgeous small café set close to the beach (sadly no view). I had a spinach wrap with veggies and extra spinach and it was delicious. The deck out the front is a gorgeous spot to watch the world go by and the staff were super friendly and helpful.

Madeleine Viden
Madeleine Viden

Charming Cafe with lots of coffee drinks and interesting food options! I highly recommend the Gangsta Wrap with ham on a spinach wrap!

Zsolt Mátyás
Zsolt Mátyás

Tried the pancakes and the breakfast plate. Both servings were larger than expected, we could not finish either. I liked the scrambled eggs and the breakfast items better than the plan pancake. The pancakes came with syrup, but not fruit. You need to find a day when it is not windy in Pacifica and sit on the patio. It was really nice when we visited.

Luis Rosas
Luis Rosas

Love this place ! I try to go whenever I have time since they close around 2/3 pm but the food is always flavorful and fresh ! I got the grilled jive turkey sandwich on sourdough bread here.

Shoshana Baars-Stanton
Shoshana Baars-Stanton

Cute beach cafe just a couple blocks from the water. Tasty burger and some of the best fries! Reminded me off McD's fries from the 90s, crispy, fluffy and salty; D-lish!

Jeremie Schuster
Jeremie Schuster

Still have plenty of things I need to try off their menu, but their bagels are bomb and the fish and chips was perfect on the beach. Love this place!!

Miki
Miki

I came here on a quiet Monday morning; the guy working was friendly and explained which menu items were popular. I ordered a coffee and bagel then went to sit outside on the patio. I picked up my food from the window when it was ready.

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Tamra Hollenbeck

My friends and I love to come here after walks along the levee. Very kind and accommodating workers!

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starsham

Cute family run cafe. We had the most delicious blueberry scone here. It was generously filled with so many blueberries and was amazingly moist. The hot chocolate had the perfect level of sweetness.

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Daian Myoshin (大安明心)

such a charming café!! the coffee was great, and the food was delicious. the staff were so friendly and accommodating. menu had great vegetarian/vegan options! cannot recommend enough.

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Sarah L

We had the most refreshing, all natural, (NO sugar added) delicious watermelon juice there. Also had an amazing home made blueberry scone. Such a quaint family-run cafe.

Tamra Hollenbeck
Tamra Hollenbeck

My friends and I love to come here after walks along the levee. Very kind and accommodating workers!

Daian Myoshin (大安明心)
Daian Myoshin (大安明心)

such a charming café!! the coffee was great, and the food was delicious. the staff were so friendly and accommodating. menu had great vegetarian/vegan options! cannot recommend enough.

Roric Fay
Roric Fay

i love getting food here! tad expensive, but it's just so good and the staff is nice!

Sarah L
Sarah L

We had the most refreshing, all natural, (NO sugar added) delicious watermelon juice there. Also had an amazing home made blueberry scone. Such a quaint family-run cafe.

starsham
starsham

Cute family run cafe. We had the most delicious blueberry scone here. It was generously filled with so many blueberries and was amazingly moist. The hot chocolate had the perfect level of sweetness.

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Dario Salice

Yes, I'm a fan of Cafe Pacifica. :-) This little cafe in Pacifica really looks like it has been built to be on the beach instead of two blocks away from it. Maybe they have a longterm strategy and hope that the beach once reaches Palmetto Avenue ... Service at this place really varies from who is there, but they're all friendly (but sometimes confused). The menu offers a variety of choices. So far all the food we had there was very good. Pancakes are cooked well, omelets have rich filling and the bagel sandwiches make a good meal. Coffee is decent and the Watermelon juice is very watermelony (that's why I ordered it). When we go there we like to sit outside on that little bench (so that's our spot. ok?) which makes it feel even more relaxing. So far this is our favorite breakfast, sit-down coffee place in our part of Pacifica.

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Mark Fogle

Great local spot for breakfast. The menu changed recently - I'll miss the old handwritten menu on the chalkboard with the mermaid.

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Karynn Lynn

Lovely little cafe but seating is very limited inside. The outside seating would be pleasant with an outdoor patio heater. We ended up eating in our car because it was too cold outside. We love Pacifica in any weather!!

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Liam Cummins

Salmon bagel is simple and tasty (would recommend), coffee is average (but drinkable).

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Henry Dean

“Coffee was smooth and aromatic, enjoyed sitting here for a while.”

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CDB

The turkey club sandwich arrived with a pack of Lay’s Classic salted chips, which made for a simple but satisfying pairing. The sandwich itself was light and enjoyable, with a good balance of ingredients that didn’t feel greasy or overly heavy. It was filling without being overwhelming, making it a comfortable meal option. The locopollo omelette was another highlight. It was generously portioned and packed with well-spiced chicken that added strong flavor to the dish. It was hearty and very filling, but noticeably oily. The excess oil slightly masked the seasoning and made the overall experience feel heavier than necessary. A better balance would have elevated it further. The Americano was smooth and well, prepared, rounding out the meal nicely. The staff stood out for their kindness and willingness to accommodate my request for a side of ray fries topped with nacho cheese and jalapeños. While the fries were satisfying, the cheese tasted somewhat synthetic and low in quality, which was the main drawback. Overall, the price points were very reasonable for the quantity of food. I ended up eating the omelette and fries over two meals.

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Nick Major

Really cool cafe. Embodies the term "cute." They have both indoor and patio seating, if you want to try and enjoy the afternoon fog. A little small, meaning it's hard to find a place to sit inside or to find an available power outlet for students studying/writing on the computer.

Nick Major
Nick Major

Really cool cafe. Embodies the term "cute." They have both indoor and patio seating, if you want to try and enjoy the afternoon fog. A little small, meaning it's hard to find a place to sit inside or to find an available power outlet for students studying/writing on the computer.

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Bo

5 star food rating is for the Blueberry scones only! Center filled with blueberry compote. Good coffee. Friendly staff.Outside seating on wooden deck is casual. A small fire pit would be nice. A fun relaxing vibe.

Bo
Bo

5 star food rating is for the Blueberry scones only! Center filled with blueberry compote. Good coffee. Friendly staff.Outside seating on wooden deck is casual. A small fire pit would be nice. A fun relaxing vibe.

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Casey Caster

Let's start with their gangster wraps are awesome. We eat brunch here about every other weekend and it's nice to sit on their porch. Now the down side: They've closed their bathroom to anyone but the family that runs it, which makes it difficult to go there with kids. Closest public bathroom is 4 blocks away. Their coffee is ok, but not as good as Kizzlers 1/2 a block away.

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Martika Gartman

I was disappointed the medium steak was well done baked potato was overcooked green beans were good. Service was okay. Nice atmosphere. I've had better steaks at Texas steakhouse.

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David Mortaz

Small but charming cafe with ocean breeze hitting our face as we sat at the front porch ! Feels like it was a house converted to the coffee shop.

Martika Gartman
Martika Gartman

I was disappointed the medium steak was well done baked potato was overcooked green beans were good. Service was okay. Nice atmosphere. I've had better steaks at Texas steakhouse.

David Mortaz
David Mortaz

Small but charming cafe with ocean breeze hitting our face as we sat at the front porch ! Feels like it was a house converted to the coffee shop.

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Chris Baldwin

Cafe Pacifica is basically the only breakfast option on the block and I found the staff acted like it. They condescended me when I asked if they had any gluten free bread option. The food is very basic, nothing creative or particularly tasty. I really wanted it to be better than it was because it is fun to go down to the pier in the morning and make an activity out of diving to Palmetto. But it was not good enough to try again and because there aren't really a lot of other options I don't think I'll find myself exploring Palmetto much more. I did run next door and get a gluten free donut and muffin at saltwater bakery though and that saved my trip for sure.

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Shane Richard

Came here a bit before the place closed. We asked if it was okay, and the cashier said it was fine. After about 5 minutes. Of sitting down, the cashier kicked us out of the building. If I would have known the food was to go I would have not ordered. They told us it was okay to sit out on the patio, it was extremely windy. When they brought us our food, my burger was soaked in grease, and falling apart. I knocked on the door to go back in and got a refund. I asked about another thing that we ordered and they had forgot about it. I refunded that as well. Honestly, the food might be great. I don't know because I didn't even take a bite. However the customer experience was terrible.

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1821 Palmetto Ave, Pacifica, CA 94044

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Highly Rated
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🥞 Breakfast
🥐 Brunch
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Coffee
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🥡 Takeout
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7AM-2PM
Rating
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⏱️ Typical Visit
People typically spend 10 min to 1 hr here
📞 Phone
+1 650-438-1808

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Wheelchair Accessible
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