Crema's Take
“Waterlily Cafe serves legitimately excellent pastries—reviewers specifically rave about the chocolate croissants—at prices that feel almost too good to be true for coastal California. The space is intentionally intimate and rustic, which means it's perfect for a solo coffee session or quiet breakfast with one friend, but forget about bringing a group. Free parking, friendly staff, and a genuine commitment to quality ingredients make this a worthwhile detour through Malibu's old village.”
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. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Simple and affordable cafe. Great service with gluten free options available. Recommend!
so charming! high quality ingredients, good prices, friendly service, chill music, beautiful interior. id ask for a job application if I lived in Topanga!
It is a very small café in a very pretty quiet small town. I had my breakfast here. The atmosphere ( rustic, simple) and the people are excellent. Free parking. The prices are honest and the stuff is nice.
Quaint little cafe in the old village. Not ideal if you have a big group. The tables and seating are quite limited but adds to the charm of the place. Food here is good and fresh. Easy free parking lot.
This place has a very high value proposition. The food was very high quality. The chocolate in the Chocolate Croissant was one of the best tasting that I have had. The quiche was large and good. The special toast with apples, pear, and walnuts was fantastic. I had a very…
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