Ocean Cafe

Randomly stopped by here to pick up a couple of coffees. The lady who helped me (and my son a little later) was wonderful. We picked up a gluten free vegan blueberry muffin and gluten free cheese rolls. They were excellent. Coffee was great too.

Super good açaí bowl after a trip across the border was just what we needed. The bowl was fresh. I got the classic and started digging in a couple bites then thought i should take a picture to leave a review! The owner (didn’t get her name) is super nice and was helpful in recommendations. The spot is a vibe too, great place to start your morning!

Honestly really surprised by the high ratings and local awards. The acai bowl was super underwhelming. They used frozen - not fresh - mango and pineapple. They gave us the wrong size (16 oz instead of 24) so when they made us another 16 oz to make up for it they still charged us for the add ons…after their mistake. I’ve eaten acai bowls all over the world and this was very subpar. Croissant sandwiches were also very average. Customer service was meh.

This is a VERY honest review. Breakfast is my precious time of the day and I have ALWAYS struggled to find an actual good and affordable place. This is the only place for breakfast around SD that I actually LOVE. Literally EVERYTHING in the menu is good. Even the cappuccino is OUT OF THIS WORLD. Açai bowls are huge and sooooo good. I always order either the Cali Turkey sandwich or the Pesto Panini. Make sure to try the Honey Cinnamon iced latte, it is a MUST! During busy times can take a while for the food to get ready since they are a small business and not a corporate operation. The wait is 100% worth it. Busy times are usually 9-11 but besides that the food gets ready pretty fast. Everyone who works there is super nice too! Best place for breakfast and Brazilian food!! The menu variety is HUGE. All ingredients are sooo fresh too!

Nice cafes with delicious protein shakes. Will run you close to $10 for a large shake. Cafes nice and has a chill vibe. Beach vibe. Music can be kinda loud but it’s part of the atmosphere! Very chill

Picked up a Turkey and cheese croissant for less than $5 and a Thai coffee for a fair price. Staff is nice and there’s lots of seating. No much signage so look for the corner spot next to the gas station.

Another day, another açaí bowl! This time we checked out Ocean Cafe. It was actually recommended by a friend that used to live in the area and told us that it was super legit and that they were probably the best açaí bowl place in San Diego. We wanted to see what he was talking about! Obviously we got açaí bowls, but there were so many other things on the menu that seemed amazing like their sandwiches, and their shakes and smoothies! Now onto the açaí bowls themselves... FANTASTIC! Every component was super fresh, and it amazed me on how fresh, and "real" the açaí was! Even the fruit were super juicy and sweet. However, I do prefer my açaí as more of a sorbet or frozen yogurt, and nice and cold. But at this place, the açaí had more of a melted ice cream consistency which was at room temp. Don't get me wrong, it was super tasty and refreshing, but I do prefer it when the açaí is colder and more of a sorbet consistency. Another thing to add on was that the fruit felt somewhat warm, like it was at room temperature, and the granola wasn't too crunchy, it had more of a lighter and softer texture. Overall, everything was really good, the staff were super nice and pleasant, and I was pretty satisfied. In the end, I just love açaí bowls... probably as much as I love bubble tea!

Really wanted to love it, but too many strikes for me. Juice was good, but latte was bland. Not sure why latte was served in to-go cup to me. Just didn’t feel like cared about my business. Music too loud to sit comfortably and talk.

What an amazing place for açaí bowls! Our family each did a small and it was plenty and full of flavor! We will be back!

Perfect little breakfast cafe that we were lucky to have close to where we stayed! I was surprisingly impressed with the prices, the food was delicious, I got Tuna salad on croissant, I loved the coffee and overall it was a nice experience. I prefer small cafes over popular by the beach places and this one was a hit for me personally. Recommend

Wow! The best açaí I've ever had. Lately I've been obsessed with açaí bowls and Ocean Cafe's didn't disappoint. I got the original one and it was beyond delicious! Fresh açaí, blueberries, bananas, strawberries, and granola. I loved how the granola was soft yet still had a nice crunch to it. Customer service was friendly and the bowls are affordable unlike other places I've tried. Thanks again!

I see you! Not bragging about yourself and having a down low presence of location and signage out front. But the word is out! And I found about you so you know imma blab about you. I'm staying in PB and feeling cafe, sweet and tasty needs must be taken care of. The suggestion is thrown down, the Yelp research is done and off we go. Before and after I go there, multiple people say "I've never been there, but I order from the place all the time" That's because it's where the good stuff comes from. Parking is ample and it's a cozy spot if you just want to hang. They have breaky and lunch covered with savory and sweet. That Nutella croissant is a party in your mouth for sure. The vibe is super chill as well. Order delivery all you want. I'll still be going out on lookout securing the culinary perimeter.

On my hunt to find the best Acai Bowl in San Diego, I stumbled across Ocean Cafe. Not only do I think they have the Best Acai Bowl in San Diego, but they also have the awards to back it up. Check out the photo I took of all the hardware they have won over the years. Highly recommended. Great service too! Obrigado!

Ocean Cafe is a gem! My friend from San Diego took me to this place after claiming it was the closest thing to acai bowls he had in Hawaii. The service and ambiance were tropical, maybe because it's so close to Pacific Beach. I ordered a Nutella Bowl and added chocolate chips - only regret I have is ordering the 16oz instead of the 24oz!

I did a quick morning door dash for breakfast before work today on a spot my friend had been telling me about and was very glad I did! I got the Californian croissant sandwich and an iced vanilla latte! Both were tasty and exactly what I was looking for to get my day started. I'm going to check out the cafe in person the next time.

Really good spot for Brazilian-style food and smoothies! Really chill and nice and friendly woman working there. Plenty of room to sit and grub!

Lovely people work here. Had the egg, avo, tomato on croissant sandwich and a chai latte. Both absolutely delicious. The croissant was fresh, buttery and flakey. Cannot wait to try more things here.

Best açaí I've had since leaving Oahu. Build your own açaí bowl with bananas strawberries cacao and peanut butter.

I ordered the Hawaiian bowl and it was really tasty! However the service was really slow. I waited at least 10-15 for my bowl to come out. Very limited seating inside.

Açaí bowl with almond butter add-on. Excellent!! Really loved the almond butter, granola was crunchy and delish, strawberries, blueberries and banana were fresh. The gal behind the counter was very nice and she whipped up that açaí bowl in just mins. Only wish they had an outdoor table or bench, the inside stools lined along the window were a great choice.

Picked up original acai bowl for son as we dropped him off at airport. He really liked it. Quick service, friendly cashiers. Not busy at 830am. After airport, daughter at home wanted one too. Went back around 10, much busier. She said it was really good too. Cheaper than everbowl - which said it was open at 0800 but we drive by and it was closed. Good thing since we got to try ocean cafe which was better and cheaper!

Great coffee and food here! Found it on a whim during our trip to PB. The sunrise croissant and ocean original açaí were delicious! Best iced vanilla latte I've had EVER. Small shop, but plenty of seating, good use of space. Workers there provided great service. Check 'em out...

Beta-Carotene Green Juice - Absolutely loved this! Turkey Brie Sandwich - comes on sourdough bread but you can switch out. Thought this was good. Would def come back for the green juice!

Stopped by this cafe for the first time today and was happily surprised. The smoothie was very refreshing and the service was 10/10! Tay was very friendly and made a great suggestion for a smoothie. Would definitely go back.

Not everyone wants to eat in a restaurant full of dogs. This place is small enough as is and I'm sick of tripping over multiple dogs just to get to the counter. I'll go elsewhere.

Love love love this place. Lilly, Liv, Anna and the entire staff is truly amazing. They care about their customers and always add peanut butter to my açaí smoothie , Such rockstars! Thank you for keeping us all healthy and happy!

Friendly staff and and stylish ambience. Would highly recommend checking out. Banger acai bowl

I loved this place! I was looking for the best acai bowl while visiting the area and found this online- safe to say it did not disappoint!! One of the BEST acai bowls ive ever had! I got the Hawaiian (without granola or coconut) and added almond butter. Wonderful way to start the day! If you haven't tried this place yet, you need to!

Sweet vibes- super high quality food- made with love. bulletproof coffee perfection. happy we stopped by on the way back to PHX. thanks

Stopped here after lunch with my friend and her son. It was a little tricky to find since there is no sign on the outside of the building, just the building number. The staff was very friendly and we waited maybe 5-7 mins for 3 drinks. Their Vietnamese drip coffee is strong and delicious. We sat around for about an hour chatting and it was the perfect little place to hang out. Parking seems tough for the area and it looked like a lot of people walked in.

I finally got to try Ocean Cafe today after reading raving reviews on both Yelp and Google. This hole in the wall location is a hidden gem for some of the best breakfast/lunch food in San Diego for very reasonable prices! I got the PB Chocolate Banana protein smoothie with an added shot of espresso for much needed energy. This beauty was rich, thick, and kept me full and energized for hours. I also got a regular croissant which was IMMACULTE. The pastry was so flaky and delicious - can't wait to come back to try the croissant sandwiches! If you haven't tried out this spot yet, RUN don't walk!

Cute little cafe in PB! Calm ambiance and clean, and friendly staff. :) Prices aren't over the top and worth it.

I had the turkey sandwich and it was SO basic and flimsy. No bread options, only white bread- store bought not fresh, 2 slices of Turkey, some avocado slices and a sprinkle of sprouts. Not filling and not worth $9. Also the turkey wasn't good quality. I'm so sad to say that even Jersey mikes is better (though I'd really prefer to support local small business). It's clearly not a place for food but more-so for açaí bowls and smoothies maybe? But for those items I'm loyal to Northside social because I just can't imagine them being any better.

My absolute favorite place for a quick breakfast to go. Healthy and satisfying. Would go 7 days a week if I could!!!

The cutest, small, indoor cafe in PB! The prices are great! $6.25 for a fully loaded cali breakfast croissant !!! Loved. People are so nice!

very quick, good service and the coffee is actually good. free valentines cookies which was cute cause nothing around here is ever free. i recommend, the woman working was so sweet

Super cute place! The employees were very kind and everything on the menu looked really good. Definitely coming back to try everything. Latte was delish

Lifehack- you can schedule deliveries on Doordash (and probably other services.) I ordered Ocean Cafe as the sun was starting to rise. Not because I was up early ready to take on the day. It was my last bit of hope to get a little bit of sleep after a night of insomnia. I knew I'd need some motivation to get up if I fell asleep and wouldn't want to cook. So I placed that scheduled order. Sent it as a gift to my boyfriend so he would get the notification it was delivered/on the way. Perfectly executed plan. I woke up to croissant sandwiches (very good), smoothies (looooved the acai one, peach one was okay), and coffee. Coffee was just okay- I was thankful for caffeine, but probably wouldn't go out of my way to fuel up here. The smoothie was the star of the show and will for sure be scheduled for a delivery order again one day. The convenience level is insane- that's one perk about living in 2022!

Ocean Cafe! Cute little cafe in between Garnet and Grand. We were excited to try their breakfast! We ordered Sunrise Croissant Breakfast Sandwich and Sunrise Bagel Breakfast Sandwich. This comes with Bacon, Ham, or Turkey with eggs with cheese. We opted for bacon. Upon eating at home, although yummy-there was no bacon inside both sandwiches... what a bummer. For drinks I ordered the Iced Vanilla Caramel Latte and Iced Milky Way Latte both large size. The Vanilla Caramel was too bold and the Milky Way I liked more because it was sweeter and more enjoyable than my order. Overall, a good caffeine boost. A yummy snack was the cheese bread which comes with 4 pieces. These were tasty goodness. Service was sweet! Looking forward to giving this place another shot and trying their açaí bowl or other sandwiches next time. 3 stars due to missing bacon, but otherwise good pricing, friendly service, and wide variety on the menu.

Great little place with incredible service. We visited today to get an açaí bowl and a sandwich, both were excellent. They were also out of cheese bread rolls when we ordered them but offered to bake us a batch right then! Everything was delicious and it's such a chill environment.

The best Açaí bowls in town, as well as excellent coffee and food menu. The service is always friendly and prompt.

Very nice surprise Kind welcoming staff Homemade Ascai, delicious Clean beautiful decor

We stopped by on a whim today for a light breakfast and left incredibly happy. We ordered an iced latte, Green Machine smoothie, and California bagel and all were absolutely delicious! The toasted jalapeño cheese bagel was crispy and the egg was clearly made fresh. The cafe was clearly quite popular, but we got our items in a reasonable time and the staff were really friendly and welcoming. Dog friendly too! Looking forward to coming back.

Looks great! Açaí howl was really good In Pacifica beach sand Diego really close distance to the beach and my friends place

Love this place! Tried their açaí bowls & California Bfast sandwich ...SO good! The staff is super sweet, relaxing ambiance typically w/reggae playing in the background,... There's typically a bit of a wait for anything you order but it's worth it.

Absolutely horrible customer service. The middle aged lady working at the front as incredibly rude. Me and three of my friends spent over 50 dollars here. However, we were kicked out when we tried to eat a little bit of ur açaí bowl inside because we ordered to go. If you are looking for a drink or some food, go to Brazilian Bowls. Everything is much cheaper and tastier. More importantly, we didn't feel like we were unwelcome in Brazilian Bowls. Go to ocean cafe if you want to feel looked down upon on the way out.

Great smoothies, bfast sandwiches, and Açaí bowls. Love grabbing a snack here on the way to work.

Visiting San Diego for the first time and was craving acai bowls. Great ambience and friendly service! Lots of acai bowls to choose from :)

This was the first time I try hammerhead, a combination of drip coffee and espresso. En, I know I don't like it now ... The sunrise croissant is tasty, and actually bigger than it appears in the picture ... Coffee cake is not bad but not a traditional one ... Ah, I also ordered the Milky Way Mocha which I liked it.

Nice friendly staff and very clean with a good ocean vibe! I enjoyed a latte and BLT and it was delish! I noticed they had smoothies so I will be trying one of those next time. Dog friendly too! Thank you!

Came here for breakfast - really good açaí bowls and friendly service. Good coffee too.

Order acai bowl online. It was cold and ready when I arrived! Quaint location but amazing food. The ladies were very nice as well.

Hands down best Açai bowl around. Friendly staff and great menu. Also get the Blueberry Muffin protein shake, you're welcome.

The best açaí bowls can be found here! I like to get the Hawaiian Bowl with peanut butter and hemp seed add ons. The açaí purée is just açaí and not mixed with who knows what. It doesn't have added sugar. That makes me feel good when I eat it. The regular size is generous but I will order the larger size to go if I am going home. The Hawaiian Bowl has strawberries, bananas, blueberries, pineapple, mangoes, granola, coconut, and honey. Everything tastes so fresh! I will also get a Bulletproof coffee with my açaí bowl. It has MCT coconut oil and cinnamon blended in. The coffee is nice and strong, highly recommended to start the day.

Delicious and healthy food options with great quality ingredients! Recommend when you are in pacific beach!

This place has become my go to breakfast spot. I've gone here so much that they know my name now. The food is great, the cafe is lovely, and the staff is so friendly! Do yourself a favor and check this cafe out. Grab an açaí bowl and a smoothie, and relax in the cafe. The place is so chill. You won't regret it!

Great service, very welcoming and friendly staff :) Ocean Cafe is so cute, I had their Nutella bowl and it was soooo gooooood, I'm definitely coming back :D

I'd give them 10/10 if I could. Workers are so friendly and go above and beyond. The açaí bowls are the best I've had in San Diego. Make sure you get them with peanut butter though.