Parakeet Cafe - La Jolla
927 Silverado St, La Jolla, CA
Crema's Take
“Tucked into La Jolla's walkable neighborhood, this charming independent cafe punches well above its weight with thoughtfully executed food that spans excellent burgers, vibrant salads, and a killer matcha latte that keeps regulars coming back. The tiny space fills up fast—especially mornings—but locals embrace the cozy, communal vibe and don't seem to mind the wait for quality ingredients and genuine care in every order. It's the kind of spot that surprises you with how good everything is, from the durability of their cups to the freshness of the greens, making it feel less like a grab-and-go and more like a neighborhood gathering place.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Limited seating but nice spot for lunch or a good coffee. We had a large group that ordered a variety of different types of food and all were well received. The burger was particularly good. Breakfast burrito could use some texture like some crispy bacon or a pickled item or something, good with the soft scramble otherwise They have inside and outside seating but no full tables inside, just small spots for 2-3 up along the wall
First time coming here was in the area and looking for a cafe within walking distance. Will come again! Liked my drink and mom liked hers. The cups are more durable than standard single use cups I feel like you could reuse them at home which is nice
This is a wonderful small cafe. Everything surprised us. We came here in the morning of Christmas Day. The place was packed with people. We waited in the queue for about 15 minutes before placing our orders. My wife ordered morning burrito and I ordered eggs and smoked salmon. The food was so delicious. My wife loves her hearty burrito, made from soft spinach wrap with scrambled eggs, bacon and potato cubes inside, with a cup of hot Latte. Mine came in 3 sunny-side-up eggs, fresh smoke salmon, grilled asparagus and slices of avocado with a large piece of sourdough bread toast and a cup of English Breakfast Tea. Honestly we had a most delicious breakfast here in the year. The servers were nice but not over friendly. They did everything right. The place was crowded but they cleaned your table quickly before the mess over your table for too long. The other thing we loved was the price. It turned out it was cheaper than that of New York’s where we came from. I strongly recommend this cafe to everyone who happens to be in La Jolla Cove. Thumbs up!
Such a cute place I’m always fond of French style and food type. Always order the Matcha latte no syrup love it. The food so far is great. Chicken wrap was recommended by the sweet girl at the cashier. Hope you stay open later. Love the coffee too
I enjoyed every bit of my meal…The salads are super fresh and crisp, and the tofu is always made to perfection. The Parakeet salad is amazing and Greens and Grains is nutritious and healthy. Each time I go there, it’s consistent eating, which I appreciate. Parking is brutal so make sure you’re not so hungry when you want to go here….You’ll be circling around a bit until finding a good spot, but this place is worth the hunt! Enjoy!!!
Crema Reviews
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