Fat Cats Cafe

Fat Cats Cafe

★★★★4.4(1,848 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Fat Cats is a legendary harbor-side breakfast and lunch spot where the owner actively works the room, making regulars and first-timers alike feel genuinely welcomed. The seafood is generous and fresh—particularly the halibut and scallops—though expect everything to lean fried and portions to be substantial, so come hungry and ready to linger over water views of Avila Beach pier. It's the kind of place locals have been returning to for decades, and it shows in both the loyal energy and the straightforward, no-fuss execution.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu. Family friendly.

Light foodFamily friendlyTraditional drinksFull breakfastOutdoor seatingSlow sitMeetings

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Sandra Garcia
★★★★★5 months ago

Great food and view. The owner came out with an employee discussing things that he wanted done. We started joking with him. Very friendly he asked how our meal was and stopped at a couple other tables as well. This was my second time there. I went there three years ago and we…

Teena Malicsi
★★★★★5 months ago

My friend and I recently had the pleasure of dining at Fat Cats in Avila Beach, and it was truly a delightful experience! The highlight of my meal was the seafood omelette. It was stuffed with a generous portion of fresh seafood, perfectly seasoned, and cooked to perfection.…

Penny King
★★★★6 months ago

This cafe is on near the pier at Avila and has a view of the harbor. I stopped in for breakfast. I asked for a scramble without eggs. #allergygirl got a delicious mix of broccoli, onions, zucchini, tomatoes and potatoes and a side of sourdough toast. Having allergies makes…

Loralee Scherf
★★★★8 months ago

This place is legendary in the area. We have been several times over the last 30 years. For being on the harbor I was hoping for more of a fish selection. The menu was mostly crab, a few cods, and shrimp. I did get the breaded prawns and they were good with the rice pilaf. My…

HN
★★★★a year ago

Most food is fried. But, they do have sandwiches. Generous portions for scallops. Halibut tasted fresh and delicious. Clam chowder was very good. Kids’ fish and chips was above average.

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