Reviews - Surfdog's Java Hut

American, North American, Coffee

Reviews summary

After a long-awaited reopening, loyal patrons were left underwhelmed: bagels arrived stale and tough with almost no cream cheese, making a roughly $7 purchase feel overpriced and inedible. What should be a comforting breakfast staple instead disappointed returning fans and raises concerns about consistency and freshness.

Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 704 reviews

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Restaurantji

Last update : 28.09.2024

4.5 ★ from 176 reviews
bobby-callen
28.09.2024

I like this place. I ordered the local and a berry tea. The local is a great egg sandwich Wheelchair accessibility: You can roll right in. It is ground floor

vihra-marinova
28.09.2024

My favorite place to get an acai bowl and chai latte on a weekend. The atmosphere and staff are super friendly. The vibe is so Encinitas!

jose-bonilla-cat3
28.09.2024

Always a great pit stop for delicious coffee and breakfast sandwiches during our bike rides. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Most of all, the staff is very kind and friendly.

azin-farzad
28.09.2024

I liked my coffee and bagel only that they need to go easy on salt ! Everything we tried was salty especially the tortilla chips on side of the avocado toast.

sarah-schiff-2
28.09.2024

I was in the area but already caffeinated so went for their breakfast plate, with Bacon, egg, pepper jack, a special sauce, tomato. I hate I don't remember it or see the dish option, but I requested to wrap and oh man it was delish?. I'll be back for coffee and that wrap for sure? Parking: It's on the main strip of Encinitas so parking varies.

Sirved

Last update : 10.04.2025

4.6 ★ from 147 reviews
sydnie-moen-2
04.06.2023

Very nice little Cafe right off the main drag in Encinitas. Dog friendly, lots of pastries and breakfast options as well as a barrista for coffee drinks. There is both indoor and outdoor seating with umbrellas and plenty of parking on side streets. Was not crowded at 10am on a Saturday

sydnie-moen-2
10.04.2025

Nice coffee shop and seating. Just don?t sit on the side alley-like seating space, it smells nasty ????

sydnie-moen-2
10.04.2025

After waiting years for this place to re-open, I was so bummed when I got my usual- bagel cream cheese. The bagel was stale and tough, and there was almost no cream cheese. The worst part is I spent 7 dollars (including tip) on food that was inedible.#neveragain

jaylen-cormier-1
04.06.2023

Had a wonderful Café Latte and a delicious Egg Cookdar Bagel. Beautiful location and atmosphere.

svandervort-horse4
04.06.2023

Surfdogs is legendary! I love this little coffee place. I miss the picturesque backyard seating area, but the youngest remodel is super cozy and welcoming. Coffee is delicious and I love it's not a big stupid chain.

Int Restaurants

Last update : 07.09.2023

4.6 ★ from 381 reviews
sara-215
07.09.2023

Best spot in Encinitas. Great drinks, food, staff and prices.

eva63-2
07.09.2023

This place has been here forever, worth bypassing all the new coffee spots popping up! Worlds best chai

annie-goodwin-farmer
07.09.2023

Home grown, great coffee, tea and chai. Best kept secret: the back patio. Thank you for a wonderful local alternative to the national and international franchises. :

sydnie-moen-2
07.09.2023

What a great place! We were Aussie travellers passing through from San Diego to LAX. We needed a break and this was a unique spot with friendly staff and great coffee! Food looked scrumptious too.

sydnie-moen-2
07.09.2023

Funky, original, good vibes ........ who could ask for more?

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