Crema's Take
“The Banana Matcha here—a vibrant blend of fresh banana, oat milk, and matcha—sets the tone for what Tikal does best: bold, thoughtfully balanced flavors that avoid the trap of being oversalted or underseasoned. The waffles and breakfast sandwiches are genuinely excellent, made with clearly high-quality ingredients, and the staff (particularly Rosy) treats regulars and first-timers alike with genuine warmth. It's a small, genuinely cozy spot with sidewalk seating that feels like the kind of neighborhood cafe where you'd actually want to linger over a second cup.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, good cold brew. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →I love this cozy coffee shop, the employees are so warm and welcoming and the food is prepared perfectly. I love that all the food is really flavorful and well spiced without being too salty. 😋
Five stars for ROSY only. Rosy is outstanding! I stopped in for my taro green tea matcha and chocolate croissant with my service dog — no issues at all. Another employee questioned whether I had paid, and Rosy calmly responded, “She paid cash.” I asked Rosy if everything was…
I love my avocado toast & fruit but sometimes the fruit come with barely anything in it. I also order mimosa here & there & they always make my cup so small & only put a little in it.
Tikal Cafe Layout/atmosphere *Three tables; window counter; tables on sidewalk Food/drink *Banana Matcha (iced; fresh banana, oat milk, matcha) - solid
Been coming here for a while now and they consistently have delicious food made with fresh ingredients and balanced flavors. The waffles are to die for! The breakfast sandwich is superb and the Mediterranean breakfast is wonderfully savory and filling. There aren’t very many…
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