Swami's Café

Great foodFriendly staffIt is a nice location beside the self-realization garden, which is great!Hot latte was awesome

I've been wanting to try this chain for a looong time. Heard it's a great down to earth post surf spot with great food. For a weekday it was decently busy. Order at the counter. The line went quick for ordering. We sat down on the patio and ok ... THE BIRDS. If you are at all scared of birds do not go here. They are not afraid, low flying past our faces and do not fly away when swatted at. Also, bees. Lots of bees despite the clean table. I ordered the shakshuka for like 15$. I tipped thinking they're a nice crew. It def was not shakshuka. It was two poached eggs over crushed tomatoes and a spoon full of some kind of creamy cheese that they said was feta. Didn't taste like feta. The 'sourdough bread' was suuuuper toasty hard I could have broken a tooth. The positives were that the staff didn't rush us out. My friend and I were enjoying time together. Food came out really fast under 5 minutes despite the amount of people waiting. I was shocked. But also maybe it was hastily prepared. Would not go back except for a coffee to take away and avoid the birds. The gal taking orders was pleasant and also the person to take away our plates. She was sweet.

-Order at counter cafe. -Horrible front cashier. She was yelling at people for ordering açaí bowls because they were busy. Not only was she rude to customers but she also was yelling across the restaurant for people to tip and if they did not tip they should leave and not eat at the restaurant. Other staff seemed embarrassed by her actions. -It is outside so it is a bit dirty. -Food was just average nothing to rave about.

Came here for a late lunch with my family on a Saturday afternoon. We ordered the Tropical Salmon Salad, a BLT, and grilled cheese. Food came out relatively quickly, but quality was mediocre at best. There were a few yellow spinach leaves in the salad and I could be wrong but the salmon might've been frozen. Fruit flies were circling our table while we were eating, which was annoying. But the worse thing that might've turned me off this place for good is the state of the place--cobwebs that looked like they've been there for sometime, dust on every surface (sure, they're on the PCH, but still), and a combination of fresh and caked on bird poop on every single chair. There was a random used plate right next to our table--which was the least dirty one we could find. While we were eating, birds were flying over our heads and one had the audacity to poop right next to the ledge where our table was. If you're into this kind of vibe, by all means check it out for yourself. Otherwise, I can't recommend this place.

This is a nice little place right near the water. The staff were all friendly and helpful. I got the French toast with strawberries. The strawberries were definitely fresh. The potatoes were really good as well. Nice tables outside.

This place should probably be out of business. I love a good hole in the wall with a shabby sheik aesthetic, but this place is absolutely filthy. - The fans are covered in dirt and dust, with congealed pieces hanging off of them as they spin.- Walls are filthy, covered in dirt, spiderwebs, and dying foliage. A lot of the wood looks like it is rotting.- Birds have infested this place. I literally had one poop on our table while eating. There are lots of hooks and planter hangers everywhere with no plants. Birds use these to sit above you and watch for an opportunity to grab some food...or poop on your table. They are also using the AC unit condensation drain as a make-shift birdbath. It was hard to find one seat without tons of bird poop on it, so you are literally sitting in it while you eat. I had trouble finding a health rating on the windows but wouldn't be surprised if it's a "C." Perhaps the kitchen is cleaner. Unfortunately I can't give it higher marks because of this, but I wanted to also highlight that the customer service was great. People are friendly, kind, and attentive. Food came out quick and it was prepared decently.

Used to Be a Favorite, But No Longer Worth ItSwamis 101 used to be one of our go-to spots for brunch, but sadly, it's no longer the same. Since they revamped the menu, the selection has shrunk significantly, while prices have gone up and quality has dropped. They now charge for a side of fruit, something the Swamis Inland location doesn't do. On top of that, they charge extra for egg whites, which feels unnecessary.The portions are noticeably smaller, and the staff seems unmotivated--service is not as attentive as it once was. Additionally, the cleanliness has taken a hit, with tables and floors often left dirty. We've given them three chances over the past month, hoping things would improve, but unfortunately, they haven't. It's no longer worth the inflated prices, and we're sad to say we won't be returning. Extremely disappointed to see such a decline in one of our favorite places.

First time today & loved it!Plenty of outdoo/indoor seating.I'm not much into eggs AT all, but their scrambled eggs were SO good!Their home style potatoes right up there too.Plenty of coffee selections. Self-serve, so have all you want.Add your name or ink to the walls or ceiling, if you can find blank space Dylan was such a dear & so friendly!

Was excited to eat here for the first time and happy to see that had vegan egg as an alternative. My friend ordered the avocado toast and i got a scramble with vegan egg. The avocado toast came out fairly quick and looked great. I encouraged my friend to eat as my food was taking a bit longer. Well i waited and waited and waited some more, my friend by this time finished his meal and after 30 min of waiting, they came out to tell me and i the vegan egg wasn't available. I had no problem choosing another item but sincerely confused about why it took them so long to even tell me. Such a horrible experience, i got a refund and got out of there.I was excited to try this place but after the horrible service and horrible communication, this will never be on my list to watch at.Get better!

Sailor please find a new job. She is rude and truly lazy. I asked her if the salad I ordered had organic greens and she just shrugged her shoulders and said I don't know. I asked her to please check check and she was reluctant and bothered. Shouldn't she know the menu for guests? My order (3) meals was a take out order and she said she would call my name when it was ready. I believe she purposely did tell me the food was ready as it was sitting on the counter for sometime. I asked her if this was mine and she said oh yah ! Order was missing the potatoes and sides. Not professional at all.