Parakeet Cafe - Carlsbad
1935 Calle Barcelona, Encinitas, CA
Crema's Take
“This beachside café charms visitors with its Instagram-worthy pink aesthetic and genuinely warm staff who remember names and go the extra mile for first-timers. Beyond solid traditional espresso drinks, Parakeet distinguishes itself with creative signature lattes like their iced maple version and pastries that stand apart from typical café offerings, making it equally suited for a quick caffeine grab or a lingering sit with fresh light food.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
I stopped into Parakeet last Sunday night, on my way to the airport, to catch my flight home to Portland. I was provided excellent customer service by 3 people that worked there: Ashley S, Ryan, and Shawn. They were warm and friendly, and provided the perfect send-off before I…
Solid spot for a quick bite and coffee run. I love their different pastries from other pastry shops and their signature coffees. The maple latte is good, i like it iced. Also, if you're kicking it there, highly recommend sticking to their drip coffee because they give free…
As with the Del Mar location, the decor of the café/ restaurant is very cute and Instagram- able. The food was fresh, however the portion size was rather small. My salmon toast came on a slice of sourdough and 1 thin piece of smoked salmon. Very disappointing for $18. Not a…
What a cool cafe/coffee shop. Love ALL the PINK LOVE 💕 Manager—Dori was so helpful, kind, willing to ensure a great first time experience. Lily at the counter was also great. Thank you both for making my visit a great one. Wonderful inside and outside seating, comfortable,…
I like it! Just quick stop for cappuccino & chocolate croissants. 🥐 yes I ate some of croissants before I remembered to take pics. It was yummy. The servers are very attentive. They have a very large breakfast menu as well but I was saving my stomach for lunch 😅😍 view from my…
Crema Reviews
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