Welcome to Palmys Cafe
At Palmys Cafe, nestled in the vibrant heart of San Diego, we celebrate the fusion of flavors in a cozy, bohemian setting. Our story unfolds around freshly crafted dishes, from the savory Surfers Breakfast to the delightful Prosciutto Toast. Each plate is an experience, featuring high-quality ingredients like plant-based chorizo and locally-sourced produce. Guests rave about the vibrant ambience, adorned with lush greenery and trendy decor, creating a perfect backdrop for brunch or a casual catch-up. With an ever-popular menu and a commitment to community, Palmys Cafe is where culinary creativity meets comfort and connection, inviting all to gather and savor life's moments.
- 976 Felspar St, San Diego, CA 92109 Hotline: (858) 886-7111
Welcome to Palmys Cafe, a delightful new gem nestled in the sunny streets of San Diego at 976 Felspar St. This café infuses fresh, vibrant energy into the brunch scene with its New American twist. Whether you're a local or just passing through, stepping into Palmys feels like catching a wave of good vibes and tantalizing flavors.
As you enter this charming space, you're greeted by a bohemian atmosphere accentuated with woven light fixtures and thriving greenery, creating a cozy beach-inspired retreat. The interior is trendy, with both indoor and outdoor seating options—perfect for enjoying San Diego's enviable weather while savoring your favorite brunch dishes.
Highlights of the Menu
- Andy's Lox Bagel: A sumptuous assembly of smoked salmon, fresh tomatoes, pickled red onions, cucumbers, creamy scallion cheese, and everything bagel, all for just $19.80.
- Avocado Toast: Simple yet satisfying, this dish combines fresh avocado, tomatoes, radish, cucumbers, pickled onions, and basil atop crispy sourdough for $14.40.
- Prosciutto Croissant: Indulge in this rich sandwich that brings together prosciutto, a fried egg, cheddar cheese, and arugula, served with perfectly seasoned old bay tots for $21.96.
Customer reviews echo a collective enthusiasm for the menu. Ashley R. praised the lively atmosphere and vibrant flavors, asserting that it's worth the wait—especially on bustling weekends. Marissa M. highlighted her experience with the prosciutto croissant while marveling at the café's adorable aesthetic reminiscent of Hawaii.
For those seeking refreshment, the Blue Horizon Acai Bowl has received rave reviews, making it a standout among the offerings—a refreshing treat for warm days, as noted by numerous satisfied visitors. Varsha T. applauded the bowl's freshness, and Marjon F. noted the satisfying crunch of the tater tots, which she found pleasantly surprising for a menu with many health-conscious options.
Vibrant Community Vibe
Palmys Cafe has carved out a niche not just as a dining spot but as a community hub. It's common to see patrons studying, chatting with friends, or simply enjoying the pleasant ambiance. Regine A.’s experience highlighted the friendly staff and the café's ability to balance flavors, with her favorite being the prosciutto toast paired with a unique horchata latte.
However, it's worth noting that due to its popularity, the café can get quite busy, especially on weekends. Plan to arrive with patience and an appetite to explore their creative brunch options. The buzz is well worth it, as evidenced by the myriad of satisfied diners eager to return.
No matter what you choose from the menu at Palmys Cafe, each dish is crafted with care and creativity, promising a delightful start to your day. So gather your friends, bring your appetite, and let Palmys Cafe whisk you away into a delightful culinary escape in the heart of San Diego.

Food, service, vibes- all amazing. They do get extremely busy on the weekends so plan to wait 20-30 minutes just to order (it's worth it though).

Visiting a friend and she wanted to go here as it's one of her fav brunch places. It has the cutest style and reminded me of being in Hawaii. You order at the cash register, I got the prosciutto croissant sandwich which came with tater tots on the side. It ended up being $20 which was a little expensive, but the portion was relatively big for me. We had difficulty finding seats as it was packed and a lot of people were wandering around trying to find somewhere to sit. We ended up asking to sit with a random couple as we had nowhere to go. Obviously they're more popular than they have space for and this was 11:30am on a Friday so I was shocked! It was a bummer they didn't have enough seating and I imagine it may be difficult on the weekends. However the food is great. My sandwich had a ridiculous amount of egg in it but not much prosciutto at all. I do wish the proportions were more even as it was so Heavy on the eggs and maybe one slice of prosciutto and a dash of arugula. Especially since it's advertised as a prosciutto croissant, I felt like it needed more of the meat and veggies than it did egg. However, it was really yummy and the tater tots were really well seasoned. I tried my friend's smoothie and thought it was exceptional and so flavorful. The ambience of the place is absolutely adorable. I just truly wish they had more seating as it seems to be very busy and it's a bummer since you have to wait to get a table until after you order but it was a good experience and very cute!

palmys is an absolutely adorable little café spot i visited while i was in san diego. i thoroughly enjoyed the acai bowl i got there--it's one of my favorite sweet treats. the bowl felt incredibly fresh and real, with every ingredient clearly thought out, making it one of the standout meals of my trip. the interior of the cafe is super trendy with cute decor, and there are both indoor and outdoor seating options--perfect for enjoying san diego's great weather. i noticed a lot of people studying and chatting with friends, which added to the cozy vibe. my food came out in about 20 minutes, and i was pleasantly surprised to find a small boutique area inside selling cute local items. overall, the ambience is super cute, and i'd definitely come back to this place next time i'm in the area.

My boyfriend and I rode her bicycles to coffee shop around the corner to grab some fresh pastries. Unfortunately, they were all out, so we stumbled upon this adorable cafe instead! it's an adorable Bohemian style from the outside, with its woven light fixtures and mix of greenery. the inside is an adorable aesthetic, too, with a more small beach/surf vibe. They have a fair variety of breakfast favorites, in addition some acai bowls and a long list of smoothies. My boyfriend ordered the bagel and lox, and I ordered the Blue Horizon acai Bowl, that actually does not have I say and just has a blue sorbet base. He also ordered the charcoal, peanut butter smoothie. We both ordered some tater tots on the side as well. I came to this place with no expectations, and was very very impressed by the food. My boyfriend smoothie was very delicious, not too heavy on the peanut butter, and accompanied by a few fresh banana dry chips. My acai bowl was perfect for anyone who doesnt actually like acai itself, it was accompanied with a with a variety of tasty berries. It was super refreshing, filling, and light for a hot summer day. And I cannot not comment about the tots, because they amazing! If you like double fried French fries, you will LOVE their Tatter Tots! I've never had tots so crispy and I was kind of surprised because there menu seems to be very "healthy" (and there definitely is a ton of healthy options) so I didn't expect such crispy tots, great suprise! I saw a lot of people working on their laptops while chilling here, so great place to get some studying or work done as well. I will definitely be back!

So happy I finally got to check this place out. It's a house turned into a cafe/restaurant. Plenty of seating outside surrounded by plants. Staff are super sweet. I loved the prosciutto toast. It hit so many flavor notes; salty, sweet, savory but all balanced well. My favorite part was the burrata. To drink, I ordered a hot horchata latte. I'd definitely get it again! Knocked off one star because my friends steak sandwich took about 20+ minutes to arrive. Other than that - everything was great. I'll be back for sure