Crema's Take
“This iconic mid-century pink palace is equal parts kitschy destination and legitimate dessert destination—their champagne cake and house pastries are genuinely excellent, not just Instagram bait. The sprawling compound doubles as a working hotel and event venue, so you're getting theatrical Americana vibes alongside a surprisingly solid coffee program and the kind of quirky, nostalgic charm that makes for a memorable road trip stop rather than a quick caffeine run.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Open late. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →I’ve been diving past this place since I was a little girl and 15 years later it’s so nice to see it’s still being kept up. The rooms are a little dingy but depending on how you look at it it’s all apart of the charm. The gifts shops have wonderful selections of high quality…
Always wanted to experience The Madonna Inn. We recently stayed two different times-a week apart. We had an amazing experience both times. Front desk staff was great, food was delicious, rooms were very clean and well maintained. We are already planning our next trip. Our goal…
Absolutely loved this place. Very pink and beautiful. Loved all the shops and the deserts were amazing. They had the best cake I have ever tasted. The bathrooms were beautiful. I wasn't able to go into the mens bathroom but my husband said there was a water fountain. Worth…
A must stop on a northern Cal road trip if you have a bit of extra time. The quirkiness alone is worth the stop, but their desserts are to die for. My friend usually gets the champagne cake (also, super delish! The cake is so fluffy and tasty!), but I saw the biggest cinnamon…
So we went to dance... what a fun night we had! We met some friends got a great table by the dance floor in the ballroom. The band was SO good. They played such a wide variety of music; big band, jazz, Santana, recent top hits, country...so many fun songs to dance to! Great date…
We had been to this place as a pit stop on the way from pismo beach to San Jose not to stay. This place is so beautiful and attractive and has a good architecture. The whole area looks fascinating. The restrooms are also very fancy looking like a palace. The bakery was great.…
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