Chit Chat Cafe at the Pier

A great cafe joint to enjoy a strong coffee with a very scenic view from inside. Really loved the barista taking extra care to make the coffee just right as per the required taste… enjoy the sunset here on a chilly Winter evening… timings are from 7:30 am to 5 pm

Great coffee and super cool location! Perfect if you want to go on a little ocean walk with your coffee :)

Staff was very friendly and told us some history. Great mocha on a chilly day for keeping us warm walking the pier. Lemon cake was good too.

Super cute inside and outside. On the beach. On the pier. Super delicious coffees. Beach walks. Daytime fun!. Sunset Glory. You can't go wrong with visiting Chit Chat Cafe in Pacifica on the pier. Bring your family. Bring a friend. Bring your pets. Bring yourself. Take it all in and enjoy life. Christina, and the rest of the crew will treat you right! Chit Chat Cafe , on Pacifica Pier, in Pacifica, California.

Amazing place. I typically get latte there after a nice ocean walk. The owner is super cool and I am glad they are putting all the effort to make this place so nice!

A cafe on the Pacifica pier will always be cozy to me no matter the fog and cold outside! The location makes it super convenient to enjoy a hot drink or a bowl of clam chowder while walking the pier. I like the quirky decorations and to me this represents what a local coffee shop should feel like! Shout out to the owners, Ginger & Brandon!

Great little shop with some lovely date, inexpensive, prompt and homey (also is a bait shop). Lovely spot to watch the surf and get a bagel

Quaint coffee shop located steps away from the beach. Definitely a place to stop if you’re wanting a good hot cup of coffee and fresh bagel. They do have muffins and breakfast sandwiches and lunch too. We chose the coffee and bagel. Bagel was crunchy on the outside soft inside toasted to perfection with plenty of cream cheese. Patrons sitting reading books and on their laptops. Friendly young lady waited on us and service was quick. Books stack the shelves and board games available to play.

Super cute inside and outside. On the beach. On the pier. Super delicious coffees. Beach walks. Daytime fun!. Sunset Glory. You can't go wrong with visiting Chit Chat Cafe in Pacifica on the pier. Bring your family. Bring a friend. Bring your pets. Bring yourself. Take it all in and enjoy life. Christina, and the rest of the crew will treat you right! Chit Chat Cafe , on Pacifica Pier, in Pacifica, California.

Perfect (cold) day: grab a well-made tasty latte and head to Sharp park beach. Bring a hoodie. usually there is enough wind to blow your cares away!

Local business at pacifica pier. I found the coffee is reasonably priced and there are different size to choose from. I got cold latte and it was good. It is good to have this mom and pop shop for your thrift and food while you are around the pier as this is the only shop where you don't need to leave the pier.

Saw a few testimonials about the tri tip sammich so we hiked Mori Point before stopping in to buy a couple sammiches. Very yummy smoked tri tip! We'd walked by here so many times before...so glad we finally stopped in.

What a gold nugget we found here today! I came into look at the menu when Tyler greeted me and asked if those were my dogs outside? I said yes and he and other patrons immediately told me to bring them in and they were welcome! He made us feel at ease and was welcoming!! He made us delicious food and drinks!! I wish there were more people like Tyler in the food industry!!

Stopped by here for a warm cup of coffee and what a cute place. Nice and toasty inside especially when it's so windy and cold out, friendly workers and oh so good cup of latte! And the view from inside is pretty amazing. Love this cute little spot.

First time here and it was a wonderful experience. The views from Chit Chat are unbeatable and the service is wonderful. As a silly out of towner, I didn't realize where the door was since the doors were closed and there was sign pointing out onto the pier. The nice guy grilling out front very nicely answered my question and didn't make me feel bad about it (the door was literally five steps away from him). The mango smoothie I had hit the spot and I was lucky enough to snag a tri tip sandwich. Unlike other tri tips where the meat is in two thick slices that are impossible to chew through, this was a load of thin slices with onions that perfectly complemented it. Everyone there was also so nice! You can tell chit chat is a staple of the area because of the way staff seemed to know a lot of the people that walked in. But I also appreciated that they weren't rude to out of towners like me as some places can be in smaller towns.

This is my first review! I love the Chit Chat on the pier! I've been coming here for years and thought they deserve some props. The employees are always nice. Food is great. Had the clam chowder and a tri tip sandwich today. Both very excellent! Not sure why that guy complained about the music. I really like that they let the employees control it because you always hear something new. Plus they seem happy so that's good I guess. I guess some people only like what they listen to. The new owners are super nice and everyone always remembers my drink (double shot 20oz white mocha with almond milk - my cheat day treat lol.) I always stop by after my Sunday hike. And I always will!

Tri tip on a Saturday! Each weekend Chit Chat at the Pier runs a smoked tri tip sandwich special and I am a big fan! The meat is so tender and cooked to medium-rare perfection. The soft & toasty roll is also the perfect platform for said meat + arugula, sauce, red onions, a little bit of magic & cheese. The staff here is always friendly and the owners Ginger & Brandon are often around and are extremely kind neighbors. This is a great little community space and I always look forward to my next visit. Cheers!

It really is a small cafe right on the pier! If you're into walking by the ocean, fishing, or craving a bite by the sea, this is your stop! They have some instant food for sale if you want a cheaper option but their food that they make is pretty good. They only have a few people working at this location, but they are quick and friendly with great suggestions. I got their tri tip sandwich and I loved the layers of meat mixed with the arugula. It was a good balance and bite! The perfect accompaniment to a day of fishing. I was recommended their black and white coffee which is a mocha with dark chocolate and white chocolate mixed in. Perfect for a sweet tooth person like me! Inside, they have a small seating area for about 10-15 people in total. But you can always get your food to go and enjoy it outside. While this is their pier location, they have another full restaurant. Anyways, make it a plan to visit if you're going on a hike around Pacifica!

The owner was so kind and loving towards my daughter and us. It was a day where the waves are splashing high and my daughter got drenched. The owner greeted my daughter with love and comfort and a warm towel. So happy that the owner is on the mend from his surgery! This place is good memories , amazing food and our staple every weekend must! We are Pacifica locals and love Chit Chat Cafe and their staff

Really tasty, clearly homemade brownie! The owner was super friendly and welcoming. I'll very happily return when I'm back in the area.

Coffee was great! Amazing customer service. A little warm inside but very nice vibe. Pulled pork sandwich was so yummy.

The lady that helped us was very sweet food and drinks were great. Handled a busy line on her own! Come support.

There was no "chat"ter for my business. After viewing their menu, we stood in front of the register. The waitress behind the counter was more busy counting her tip than asking for our order. Behind her was 3 other employees. None of them looked concerned for 2 unattended customers who were ready to order. After a hot minute, we left the business with no chit chat.

This place is a blast from the past! Like 1960's beach snack shop. Great bagel sandwiches and espresso. Reasonable prices too!

What a little neighborhood treasure! Right at the entry to the public Fishing Pier ! During Crab season this place is popping! The people who work here seem really nice & welcoming! No "locals only" vibe at all ! The prices are extremely "friendly" as well . The Hot Chocolate they make is better than most "fancy" cafes . The croissants and other baked goods are from Mezzetis , a local patisserie with a cult following. The Chit-Chat offers a full menu of most of the usual deli sandwiches, including all day breakfast! Most of all, they offer free wifi and a cozy place to warm up after a coastal walk , or a full day fishing.

I had been teased about having a tri-tip sandwich from my friend Christine Taylor. It was phenomenal.Just delicious. Thanks Chris

I love this little cafe on the beach. I lived here for 15 years and always hit the spot on my visits. It's a small usually not crowded on weekdays so only 1 staff member. They have always been nice and have good coffees. It's a spot I hope Pacifica never loses. There is nothing better than grabbing a coffee and walking down the beach. People around here are always friendly and the beach walk takes down a path with several endangered species. During migration times of birds the beach fills up with many different breeds to watch as they eat and rest on the migration. When the whales are migrating it is common to see them playing in the water at a cove at the far end of the beach. It's just a beautiful little spot not too crowded and full of nature!

Cute place to relax and just enjoy the job. Food and service is great. It is now a quick Sunday spot now.

Relatively basic place right on the shore end of the pier. Clam chowder is only on weekends. But on rainy, windy or any day with rough weather but you still want to go out on the pier, this is a great place to warm up & rest a bit after and have some coffee , tea or hot chocolate.

Was little disappointed this morning as I ordered "smoothie" off their menu.... It was more like a milkshake as we watched it being made with syrups (mango and strawberry) with milk :( Was expecting being made with frozen fruit ‍ Will not be ordering that again...

Friendly staff and somewhat reasonable prices. Perfect to grab a drink/bite while wandering on the pier. The cappuccino was great!

Oh my goodness, Chit Chat cafe is so cute and welcoming. I was immediately greeted when I walked through the door. I ordered a white mocha and it was made perfectly. I love the atmosphere of this cafe. It's warm, welcoming, and the perfect spot to relax with a good cup of coffee and a nice book.

Best latte I've ever had. The staff is always friendly. I may not be a regular just yet, but I'm jealous when regulars come in and have an easy back and forth with the staff. Too bad I couldn't hang out due to Covid, but still try to stop in every time I come for a walk.

Nothing too fancy, but good customer service. Good pricing. And good location at the pier/beach.

It's nice to support a small business while enjoying the waves. Excellent customer service. They also have BBQ.

Nice small town cafe with a big City aura. I love the cafes in SF. But sometimes I just need to get away from The City and go back to my hometown (since '68). Things have changed alot. The Seaview theater is now a Walgreens. Round Table Pizza is now a Starbucks. Ed Cordero Chevrolet dealership is now a 24 Hour Fitness. Bank of America is now Kams Chinese Restaurant. The new Green Enchilada was originally the Manor Room Pizza (where I worked in 1979-82) and so much more. All those changes are cool but what I really love is Chit-Chat. I will drive from SF past a dozen cafes only to end up here. Yeah, looking forward to being able to hang out inside once this damn pandemic ends.

Didn't like the coffee, may be will try other stuff some day. Can certainly improve quality.

Pacifica is the place my mom loves the most. I took her while the waves were so high. We have never eaten at this cafe. It is a small cafe off the road before going out to the pier. They sell food...coffee...bagels and bagel sandwiches...soup...clam chowder and snacks like chips and candy. My mom and I shared a pulled pork sandwich and a bowl of clam chowder. The food was just ok. The bread roll was crispy how I love it...but the meat was nothing to brag about. The clam chowder was for sure watered down. I make clam chowder a lot and this tasted like Campbell's in a can. There certainly was not much clam flavor nor chunks of clam. The staff was so friendly and helpful...wonderful people. There is a sign that they have great coffee...but I never tried that. I brought water. They have seats inside the restaurant to sit and watch the waves. The other food could be good...I cannot say...I just was not like wow...I would love to eat here again. If you are at the pier at Pacifica looking for some coffee...hot chocolate or a snack this place might be for you.

Was in Pacifica this past Labor Day and after hiking around Mussel Rock beach area we were hungry and I knew where to go. You place your "pier food" order inside. At that same time grab some warm or cold drinks and snacks. Bring your receipt to one of the outside crew at the BBQ and they put your order on then. I ordered a veggie burger. In all honesty I have never had one this decent!! It didn't taste like cardboard! It had corn and made with black bean and other plant based ingredients. Kinda had a Chipotle flavor. I liked it. Once it was done your able to add tomatoes and/or red onions. I went with the red onions. Asked for mustard and mayo, I was given packets. Oh they lightly grilled the bun also. I would get it again if I knew it would be same kind of patty. I also would like to give their grilled chicken sammy a try! Looked yummy! Hubby got a cheeseburger well done and hot link. Both buns were lightly toasted. He didn't add anything to his burger except mayo. I took a bite. Typical & simple. He enjoyed them. There was limited outdoor seating. Great for people watching. Employees outside were masked up and kept area clean. After we left our table a gentleman came over and wiped it down. Water bowl for doggies there too.

Their takeout is great. They care about their packaging, which is not always the case for some similar Indian restaurants which may have also given up on selling house thalis altogether.

ONE OF THE WORST PLACES EVER(ESPECIALLY DURING THESE TIMES) Please allow me to explain.... There was a girl, blonde hair extremely messy and unorganized, wearing pajamas with a mask on but below her mouth, wearing one glove. 1st. She takes my order and forgets it all after I pay for it, has to ask me all over again what I ordered. 2nd. She makes my kids turkey sandwich touching all the meat, bread and cheese with her bare hands, going back a forth between touching her face, hair, pulling up her pajamas and then back to the food.... Disgusting and so off the charts off poor hygiene. Especially with the covid19 as bad as it is, this is unnecaptable. I asked the other girl with blue hair who was extremely helpful and understanding to please remake my kids sandwich, I explained to her why and she did remade it with gloves, and ZERO CROSS CONTAMINATION AT ALL. I can't understand how to people working in the same place could be on different ends of the spectrum.. I am a Director of Food Operations / Food safety Operator for a large tech company and I would either retrain this employee or term her, because obviously there is some sort of training happening here due to the girl with blue hair.... Whoever owns this place i say to you. Change this operation or i will call the health department, covid19 is no joke and this minimal supervision is obvious based off of this one employee..... Regards..... Concerned Consumer....

Friendly service, great coffee, good sandwiches and snacks ... and last but not least, they've got an unbeatable view of the ocean!

I would have to say that this little place is in the best location possible but one question is bothering me why can't they remodel or rebuild that little restaurant that is located right in the beginning of the pier to make a better place. Honestly if this place would be remodeled or rebuilder to a restaurant, they would have tremendous amount of customers. Anyways the only thing that I have ever got here is the coffee because when you at the pier you just want to have your coffee and enjoy the view. I have been on that pier dozen of times and I have never missed a chance to go to this little place for some donuts and coffee. If you are worrying about the parking, I would not because there is plenty of it along the beach and it's pretty safe. I really love this place. Every time I go to San Francisco to get someone from the airport I always drive out early to get to the Pacifica chit chat cafe to just enjoy the view, coffee and that fresh breeze that comes from the restaurant. I haven't found a Starbucks near but I would highly suggest for you to visit this place. They also cell bait for fishing.

It's a small mom and pop run cafe that has everything from coffee to fishing supplies. It sits at the entrance of the Pacifica Municipal Pier so you can't miss it. You can grab a coffee, bagel, and donut to enjoy the ocean breeze. There are tables and bar stools to sit on inside but no outdoor seating. The restrooms are actually on the outside of the building and open to the public. You can also buy fishing and crabbing supplies here such as frozen bait (squid, mackerel, sardines, ghost shrimp, etc.) and even a full crabbing starter kit (crab pot with rope, bait cage, and measuring guide). There is street parking in the neighborhood and adjacent parking lots across the street but please read any posted signs restricting parking. There are some reserved parking spaces, disabled parking spots, and limited time parking.

Plus 1 to Dario's review. Chit Chat Cafe is the mini-version of Pacifica. Here you'll find the old, friendly folks that live in the small beach enclave their whole life, sipping their morning coffee and chatting away. You'll get the friendly and chill vibe right when you walk in - and you better forget about your polished, hipster third-wave coffee shop experiences you might have. This is a cozy coffee and food shop, sitting at Pacific Pier, a little run-down looking, unpolished. Pastries, a good coffee selection, and hot food for lunch. What do you need more after/before a stroll along the Pacifica pier or the beach.

This place is very laid-back with the ocean in the background. It is consistent with my impression of the environment in Pacifica I like this cafe because you can watch the ocean as you enjoy a coffee on the counter-stools here. The girls that work here are friendly as well.

Went there for morning coffee yesterday (8/26/23), place was extremely dirty. There were probably 100 flies in the back area. I watched the gentleman make my coffee, he used his hands to brush the extra coffee off from the device that you stick in the espresso machine instead of a brush. Bad experience.

Chit Chat cafe is a great reflection of Pacifica. It's a bit run-down, very chilled, manages to surprise in many ways and it's on a great location. Chit-Chat cafe on the Pier is my go-to-place for to-go Coffee. When I work from home, I like to take a break and walk to the Pier and get a coffee. It's a nice walk down there and along the beach. Looking at the ocean never gets old. The view onto the ocean and both sides of the coast is stunning from the Chit-Chat cafe. This alone gives this place two stars. The other two stars come from the authentic feel this place has. It's a mix between a beach-cafe and a place where fishermen get their hot ramen bowl to warm up from cold weather.

Awesome place to stop after a walk on the beach/pier in Pacifica and friendly staff! Whether you're looking for a nice scenic place to get a beverage after a walk/hike or trying to warm up when it's cold outside, this is the place to be. It's a pretty casual place to hop and out and less about the aesthetic. I got an iced mocha which was nice--caffeinated and chocolate-y. The way I like it. Staff is also friendly--they asked us whether our drinks were made ok. Though it's not a coffee place I could go specifically for the coffee, it is still one I would stop by each time I'm in the area.

This cafe is right on the beach at Pacifica. Super nice place to hike or walk. The cafe had nice servers and they were pretty prompt. It seems like the locals really know eachother well there. I love that they have a bbq outside so you can order a hamburger, hotdog, hotlink etc. I got the hotlink and I added some condiments on it. Perfect little snack for a walk on the beach.

This is probably one of the best location for a coffee shop. For one thing, you can't beat the view. Whether it's a nice sunny day, or watching the waves crashing the shores on a stormy day, you will certainly have a good vantage point on all the actions. Came here to do the latter on a lazy Monday afternoon to watch the huge waves and the sunset. Weather is cold, windy and wet and a perfect day for a hot coffee or a chocolate...or two. Their medium size coffee is a pretty decent size and it cost under two bucks; $1.75 to be exact. Service is fast, friendly and efficient, and the coffee is good and strong....just like I like it. But this is just not a coffee shop since they also serve Clam Chowder and BBQ among other good things. And while waiting, you can Chit Chat all you want.

A location with a view of the Pacific Ocean...especially during storms? On a rainy day paid this coffee shop a visit! Note this location differs than the other with the same name. The place is small but there are windows so you still have a view of the ocean. I'd say there are a dozen seats inside with a couple of outdoor seats facing Beach Blvd. The Pacifica Pier is right behind the cafe. Lots of residential parking around the area. They have the standard fares (snacks, warm drinks, knick-knacks, etc.) and prices are reasonable.

We were dubious about going to the Chit Chat today - after the June 20th review. I think they changed for the better. I felt safe and everything was clean and organized. When I peeked in the window, the gal behind the counter was applying gel. They only allow three people in at a time - and she asked someone to step out and wait, so the 3-person deal is enforced. The cook/server was well groomed and real pleasant - wore a mask. No more doping up the coffee yourself, she did it all. It was great to be there - the sandwich and coffee were perfect. And all the ionized air from the ocean was free. Also the views of raging waves!

Wonderful live music, coffee & food. Cozy and friendly atmosphere always! View of the ocean.

4 stars and here is why, if your freezing after crabbing or fishing this spot is in a location to kill in everything they sell on the day I was out there, they were barbequein steak sandwiches, hot dogs, burgers, fish, chicken, etc, man oh man if your starving and want something warm and close to the pier this place will have to do, the smell is intoxicating when walking towards this cafe you can't help but buy one or two of there freshly made burgers or bbq'd steak sandwiches these folks got lhe location down pat definitely good to visit if you are running a 10 hr shift on the pier.. food **** food is warm good on a freezing november morning or midday price $ service **** ambiance *** inside clean outside what do you expect it is on the pier open to all the elements

The most warm place at the bridge, especially when you fishing there, you definitely need a place like Chit Chat Cafe to warm you up!!!

Great Regular Coffee!! Yummy Carrot Cake !!! Nice Awesome Pacific Ocean Window Seat View!!