(858) 272-0976
976 Felspar St
San Diego,
CA
92109
32.7983
-117.2526
Neighborhoods: Pacific Beach, Northern, Northern San Diego
What People Are Saying About Cafe 976
The Editor
Erin Chambers
Citysearch
In Short – The yellow craftsman-style house with wrap-around front porch isn't the only thing that makes it feel homey -- the menu of buckwheat pancakes, waffles, hommade granola and breakfast burritos is full of comforting, old-fashioned favorites with a health-conscious bent. Free weeklies, coffeehouse newspapers and random postcards charmingly clutter a vintage buffet table of coffee acourtrements inside, while chunky wood tables--many with dogs a tether-- fill the surrounding garden and patio.
10/01/08
Best garden setting, friendly staff, iced almond joy is perfect for a hot day
by yoyomomma at Citysearch
Just spent a lovely afternoon at Cafe 976. Had lunch and the Hot Caprese on sourdough with chicken added was mouth wateringly good. With the magnolia tree providing shade and the flowers everywhere I feel transported away from my busy day. The iced almond joy was so good I had a second one with the lemon bar. Caffeine and chocolate to keep you buzzing. That is seriously the best iced coffee drink I have ever had. Sometimes you have to switch to the Thai iced tea for a change of pace. Being a transplant, I love how friendly people are, both the customers and the servers. The table service is really an improvement over the old system and if you just want drinks or to go items you don't have to wait in that line anymore on the weekends. I love to bring out of town guests here. It really shows off what PB and San Diego is about, a relaxed good time.
- Pros: Garden, ambience, distinctive food
05/06/08
Great PR mikewag
by katiapolster at Citysearch
I can bet mikewag is either employed by this cafe or their PR firm. Hard to believe anything is good about this place after reading the reviews. Luckily for me, I have never been and will now make sure to never go. I don't support businesses that treat their customers this way. They will eventually go out of business.
05/05/08
Perfect service, killer food, interesting people watching, great garden
by jbennie at Citysearch
We came for the garden and fell in love with the food. Our waitress Stephanie suggested the Acai Bowl (get it with the works!) and then I opted for the good morning bagel, which filled me up. Liz got the waffle and stole some of my Acai bowl. Get the Almond Joy, iced, if you want a treat. Stephanie took care of us, gave us directions to the surfing beach, and was fast, friendly and anticipated our every need. What a perfect meal. The sun filtering down on us, the interesting people going by or at other tables, the fragrant roses and other colorful flowers and hummingbird babies in a nest in the Magnolia tree! It just doesn't get any better, until we ordered a piece of crumb cake to go, which did the trick after surfing. We loved everything about this place right down to the great art on the walls (and the cool old time photos in the bathroom). I think I want to move in here.
- Pros: Good ambience, interesting delicious dishes, perfect service
- Cons: Time went by too fast
The Details on Cafe 976
Know Before You Go:
Iron arches welcome patrons on both sides of the corner restaurant, on Cass or on Felspar.
Fun Fact:
Before it became Cafe 976 in 1993, the house was originally built as a private residence, then used as a school and then an antique shop.
The Extras:
The walls inside feature different artists on a rotating monthly basis. Mostly locals.
Category:
Coffeehouses, Restaurants, Bagel Shops
Payment Methods:
Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Breakfast, Family-Friendly Dining, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Lunch Spot, Cheap Eats
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