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Pannikin Coffee & Tea, your go-to Breakfast restaurant, Cafe, Coffee shop, and Tea house in Encinitas, CA. Located at 510 N Coast Hwy 101, Pannikin Coffee & Tea is a cozy spot to start your day with a delicious breakfast or meet friends for a cup of expertly brewed coffee or tea. Our menu features a variety of mouth-watering dishes, from omelets to sandwiches, and an extensive selection of specialty coffee drinks and loose-leaf teas. Whether you're in the mood for a quick breakfast on-the-go or a relaxing afternoon in our charming atmosphere, Pannikin Coffee & Tea is the perfect destination. Come visit us today and experience the best of cafes in Encinitas!

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Savvy Rush
Savvy Rush -Local Guide
2 years ago
Such a cute brunch place! You have to stand in line (and there’s a line but it’s fast moving) and order and pay. You get the drinks and pastries right away and they bring the food to your table. We ordered the huevos rancheros, Greek...Read More
Andrew McCauley
Andrew McCauley -Local Guide
a year ago
This is a great place to have a coffee, some delicious food snd soak up the good atmosphere, or just watch the world go by. Parking is a little tight, but apart from that, it’s a great spot. We had brunch here, the breakfast burritos...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Amber D.
Amber D. -Local Guide
2 years ago
Pannikin is a Charming Coffee / Tea Shop ☕🧋🌴🐦 . There's a cute gift shop , art displayed , and birds were dancing around the room as we indulged in the Jimmy Hendrix, cappuccino, ice Frappuccino with Mexican chocolate & whip cream along...Read More
LULU LIVE Art
LULU LIVE Art -Local Guide
a year ago
What a cute coffee & bakery in Encinitas! I know they have multiple locations in San Diego and this location probably is my fav. The building is very impressive which was built in 1888, and it was very well designed. You can enjoy a nice...Read More
X 360 Digital Imaging
X 360 Digital Imaging -Local Guide
6 years ago
Pannikin cafe in Encinitas is a great place to get your cup of Jo or a delirious healthy meal. Pannikin is actually one of the oldest coffee houses in San Diego county, starting with their first branch in La Jolla. The Encinitas branch is very...Read More
Jorge R Sanchez
Jorge R Sanchez -Local Guide
3 years ago
Nice local place for a morning cup of joe or tea. Very laid back atmosphere; friendly, relaxing and busy, busy, busy; which is great to see post-pandemic shutdown.Pacific Coast Highway has hundred of gems like “The Pannikin” along its route. Take time to find them...Read More
Buck Crockett
Buck Crockett -Local Guide
5 years ago
This is a fantastic place to stop for a bicycle tourist. They don't have Wi-Fi, however they do have good water. Lots of coffee and tea choices. And some good backed goods. One of their drinks is pretty interesting. It is called the Jimi Hendrix....Read More
Clarity
Clarity -Local Guide
a year ago
I don't drink coffee.. So when friends wanna meet me here I get the Chai latte. This time I got the hot chocolate..Chai latte I give a 1 star. Have had it twice.Today I ordered the hot chocolate chocolate (they offer chocolate, white or Mexican)...Read More
Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Sierra Phillips
Sierra Phillips -Local Guide
6 years ago
Great place to get a cup of coffee and a tasty pastry (there are so many delicious options!) in a really neat old train station building. Enjoyed a morning studying at one of the many tables available when I was in town for a weekend....Read More
Nissi
Nissi -Local Guide
6 months ago
First time eating and drinking some coffee here.Great place for the whole family, all ages.Have friends or family visiting from out of town.. bring them here.Plenty of seating.Wide variety of things to eat.Great selection of drinks.Plus everyone was very patient with us and explained choices.*Pups...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Pearl Lee
Pearl Lee -Local Guide
11 months ago
Ordered a mushroom empanada (no cheese, has caramelized onions), chai latte, and Mexican hot chocolate for here (however the drinks came in to-go cups). Received a 12oz chai latte instead of 16oz, so cashier was kind enough to let us choose a pastry from the...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Yadira Galindo
Yadira Galindo -Local Guide
6 years ago
Passed this place many times while riding through the area. I know it’s a place that cyclist like to stop. Go by and there are never any less than 10 bikes on a given weekend morning and usually many more. Don’t get too scared about...Read More
Tiffany Ubence
Tiffany Ubence
4 years ago
Thank you so Much for making my Quarantine Birthday Special! ☺The chocolate pie was SO GOOD😋👍 every time I visit it's wonderful and me being a NO COFFEE person I LOVE the coffee here!☺plus the Sweet's are amazing you wont be disappointed. If you...Read More
Tre' Grisby
Tre' Grisby -Local Guide
2 years ago
The food was great!BEWARE The patrons of this establishment!!!Half are not observing social distancing!Bicyclist are parking and walking around without mask, very close to others. They offer curbside, use it!
Ride Alongside
Ride Alongside -Local Guide
8 years ago
Yoshi Peralta
Yoshi Peralta -Local Guide
9 months ago
Such a cute spot! I got a coffee and a lemon bar, everything was delicious and they were very friendly. Thy have a cute store as well with some great mugs ❤️Parking: Side street has some good parkingKid-friendliness: My daughter love jellycat stuffed animals and...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Micky Nickles
Micky Nickles -Local Guide
3 years ago
We did not order coffee, but we did get an assortment of sweet goodies. Absolutely Loved the decadent Magic Bar! Also the Blueberry Scone and Raspberry Puff Pastry were very good. The brownie was a Dry disappointment. That's why I'm only giving 4 stars.Found this...Read More
Jonathan Adler
Jonathan Adler -Local Guide
4 years ago
This Cafe used to be the train station so it is very attractive with a large seating area. Pannikin gets 2 stars for that.The coffee was average and very pricey.One of their bus people(middle aged guy bussing tables so that tells you something already) was...Read More
Rajiv Kumar
Rajiv Kumar -Local Guide
2 years ago
The gluten free options are good. They are usually a rarity for coffee places. Blueberry muffin (gluten free) was nicely done.Saw a nice wall hanging that seems new.
Tkimber
Tkimber
a week ago
Well…loved the coffee, gluten free muffins and cozy atmosphere. But if you are wanting to feel welcome then this is not the place for you. The 3 staff members that I had contact with were at least consistent in their interesting, not very kind...Read More
Nine 90
Nine 90 -Local Guide
4 months ago
Cool looking place and very nice staff. I do have to say that I feel like $10 for a medium SLICE of mediocre chocolate cream pie is pretty spicy price-wise... Probably won't go back since I don't get coffee.That being said, my friends who did...Read More
Food: 2/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Teri Drager
Teri Drager
3 months ago
Encinitas has always been my go-to place for resetting, regenerating, having good food and fun....Pannikin has been a major part of that experience, especially when sharing that with friends.BUT, recently Pannikin changed its gluten-free muffins and gluten-free sweet breads (I must eat gluten-free) for...Read More
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3 months ago
The service is really spotty here. The staff only do the bare minimum and look absolutely miserable. It's a real shame because it's such a charming space. They also don't seem to pay much attention to hygiene and cleanliness. The place is pretty dirty. Everything...Read More
Food: 2/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Kenneth Litwak
Kenneth Litwak
7 months ago
The women who helped us at the counter were great. I'd give them a raise. On the other hand, $8.25 for carrot cake should include proper cream cheese frosting, not playing old ordinary cake frosting. I was very disappointed. On top of that it was...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Lori Gross
Lori Gross
6 months ago
Not sure if under new management but absolutely rudest service ever this morning!!! Multiple individuals behind the counter and my coffee’s were made without me having completed my hot order when I attempted to complete my order with another individual I was rudely told to...Read More
Service: 1/5
Ann Hoppe
Ann Hoppe
10 months ago
Disappointed ☹️ This is our favorite place for muffins! They are always fresh and flavorful. We went a few days ago and there were only a few muffins in the small case, normally it’s packed full! It was 8:30 am. We...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Callie Morrocco
Callie Morrocco
11 months ago
I drive 30min just to come here for their coffee and gf lemon poppyseed muffins. Great, open atmosphere with local artwork - and the coffee is always good. Highly recommend. If you go on a weekend day, expect a line out the door!Dietary restrictions: Delicious...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Deborah Farhat
Deborah Farhat -Local Guide
11 months ago
Coffee, desserts, and a small food menu. We had a couple of desserts and cappuccinos.Parking can be a challenge as their parking lot is small.Service was an unusual experience. The first person to ask us for our order didn't wait 5 seconds for me...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 5/5
alex loving
alex loving
11 months ago
Well I have to say that this place sucks. Ordered a muffin that tastes like a soy, gluten free liberal muffin. Disgusting. I ordered a muffin, a small tea, a slice of cake for my fiance and a matcha latte. The matcha latte was pretty...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 1/5
somebody someone
somebody someone
9 months ago
Don't be fooled by the menu posted here online. The Bagel plate isn't $8.95 it's really $14. Also the Avocado toast isn't $ $8.25 it's $13. The staff is very attentive. I asked about the discrepency in the prices . I nice lady explained that...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Andrew Davidson
Andrew Davidson -Local Guide
a year ago
Talk about a relaxing, delicious cup of coffee... this is the place. Laid back beach vibe. Great coffee and coffee drinks. Full menu of coffee beverages, along with plenty of delicious pastries and hot food. My wife and I enjoy coming here and sitting on...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Ashlee Palka
Ashlee Palka -Local Guide
4 months ago
Update: knocked one star off this old review. In recent years, the food at Pannikin is just not as good and twice now I've been served items with a bit of mold on them (first time was a blueberry muffin and I thought, moldy blueberries...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Julia Riordan
Julia Riordan
2 years ago
A local friend took my wife and I to this location, proclaiming it to have the best atmosphere and the best coffee. She wasn’t wrong! Service was prompt and kind, the coffee was impeccable, and the breakfast was to die for! We had an array...Read More

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