Crushcakes and Cafe
5392 Hollister Ave, Isla Vista, CA
Crema's Take
“Crushcakes and Cafe brings cozy Pacific Northwest vibes to Isla Vista with its rustic house aesthetic that feels like a refuge from the California sun, earning loyal praise for its warm hospitality and fresh pastries. While their breakfast execution can be inconsistent—some diners rave about the food quality while others note missteps with eggs and chilaquiles—the staff's genuine kindness (regulars specifically mention servers like Lily, Ash, and Ethan) and laptop-friendly atmosphere make it a dependable spot for lingering over coffee and cupcakes with friends.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Probably the worst chilaquiles I’ve had in my life. I asked for fried eggs over medium and they made them scrambled. I’ve never had chilaquiles with corn either and this came with. Also those green leaves I don’t even know what they are. I also paid for a chocolate croissant…
I love the vibe of this place. Perhaps it’s because it’s a rainy gloomy day, but the rustic house look and feel to the place is reminiscent of the Pacific Northwest to me. Great little coffee spot
We showed up, right as they were closing, and yet, they still served us with big smiles on their faces. They were sweet, just like the cupcakes. Shout out to Lily, Ash, and Ethan for being so helpful, we had originally planned on just getting a few pastries, but left with a bag…
I want to start by saying that I respect Crushcakes as a business and I love their food. Today though, I went in with my significant other on our lunch break and I got the KC’s Sunnyside. He got the pesto panini sandwich. My issue lies in the fact that by the time that I got…
What a lovely surprise in Goleta. Wish I'd bought some merch. Good was excellent and fresh. My tortilla chips weren't made there but they served the salty ones, so they don't lose points. Service was great. My Mom had the turkey burger and salad. She likes her coffee hot, so…
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