Cafe Encina

I'm so glad this cafe and bar-resto opened in my neighborhood! It has become my favorite work spot by day, and happy hour hangout in the evenings. The menu is super vegetarian and vegan friendly, and the coffee and drinks are reasonably priced and really thoughtfully curated. Plus, there's free wi-fi, a spacious front patio and the staff are chill/friendly.

Food was fresh and well made. The out door seating was quite nice. There's a decent selection of liquor from the bar. The overall atmosphere was very relaxing. I look forward to coming back here. Try the chorizo, it was delicious.

Great snacks, great drinks and great people! The Spanish inspired tapas food menu really was well done and delicious. The vermouth selection is really unique and compliments the food nicely. Vibe is really laid back, not at all douchey.

I love this place! Such good vibes here with tasty tapas and drinks. Try the vegan tuna. It’s sooo good. Also the stuffed squid! I can’t drink alcohol right now so I appreciate the selection of not too sweet yet delightful non alcoholic drinks as well (finding a decent mocktail is a real struggle). I can’t wait to go back and try the lattes during the day time.

Cafe Encina brought us back to Espana with their offerings of pintxos (small snacks on bread), small plates, and vermouth. We loved the stuffed squid and mackerel with a spicy oil. They even have some vegan options- like the ‘shrimp.’ The space is inviting and bright, including a beautiful mural of Spanish oak leaves and an outdoor patio. We brought our little one and she also enjoyed a few bites! Can’t wait to go back for coffee and pastries when they open up for morning time.

The food and coffee here is fine. But we had a pretty strange experience last time we came in. We ordered coffee and sandwiches, got the coffee, waited for ten minutes, and only then were informed that they were “out of bread”. I was surprised that this took ten minutes to discover - we were the only customers. Couldn’t they just tell us before or shortly after we ordered and not waste our time?

This place is awesome! Everything made fresh right in front of you. Unique menu items and drinks. The vibe is perfect. Quite and modern. This would be “my bar” if I lived here.

Great drinks and decent local beer list. Atmosphere is dark and inviting.