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February 2024 by Heather Schiodtz
Weak coffee, overpriced, rude service and they were out of coffee creamer. 100% agree with all the other one and two star reviews. They keep it consistent that’s for sure. Too bad it’s not on the other end of of star spectrum.
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January 2024 by Kole Devereaux
Got to give it to the Kraken Coffee Company! One of the best Vanilla Iced Lattes I have ever had! Thank you Kraken for the great service and the delicious product!
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January 2024 by Charles Laughlin
The best coffee shop in this area.There are several other shops, but this is your real cafe experience. There is a work space in the upstairs loft area, wifi and a pleasant work environment. It’s not too loud or quiet.The beach is right across the street ( video is attached) which I find to be refreshing and inspiring for my work.The coffee was delicious, I had a tuxedo mocha (half dark chocolate & half white chocolate) which was velvety, delicious and beautifully made.It was however a bit pricy for the area $7 for my latte, but that’s to be expected in this semi touristy part of California.
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January 2024 by Jacy Bassette
Super cute shop with good quality food and drinks. Frustrated however with most of the service and inventory. They frequently are out of very basic things like drip coffee, teas on their menu, or even lids?? The staff is largely unhelpful with these shortages and they don’t have a restroom for customers. Great potential for such a cute place but really needs to be run better.
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January 2024 by Irene Tong
Good coffee. Excellent service. The location is right on the beach so there's a nice view of the water. Very relaxing place to have coffee.
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January 2024 by Sheila Genova
I got some yummy matcha here. The lady servicer was very friendly and nice. Great view of
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January 2024 by Matt Theule
Our goto coffee in Avila
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December 2023 by Ana Bass
We have been coming to Kraken since the day that they open and we must say that the coffee and the staff are great. Every incarnation of staff is wonderful, friendly, welcoming, and genuine. We are very grateful to have it in our neighborhood. ?right now a big thank you to the current staff Cassie, Briley,, OLIVIA, Mason,David, Casey Jake JesseTaylor Hadas and Michael. And I hope I haven’t missed anyone Happy holidays to you all
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December 2023 by Familiar Forms
I just ordered a large coffee ($5). They gave me a standard 12 ounce cup half full. The default tip amount they wanted on the card was 25%. When did tipping become customary when the customer is the one standing in the line?
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December 2023 by Brian Rolph
Home of the seven dollar chocolate croissant. It is a perfectly average size average tasting baked good.
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December 2023 by Andy Bratz
Really good coffee and service! Everytime we go to Avila Beach we come here.
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December 2023 by Alyssa L
This is a beautiful coffee shop, my family has been coming here for years. I think it deserves a good review, but I’m writing a bad review today because the barista (Olivia D.) was so rude. Other reviews mentioned negative service, and I’d think it’s because of her. Olivia was cold and unfriendly the whole interaction, even after we tipped her 25% she was incredibly rude. I don’t have high expectations for a short coffee interaction, but this was not normal.
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November 2023 by Jennica Dahl
Two stars mostly because the food and coffee was good. Came in and the guy taking our order was nice enough but drinking coffee while taking orders, which was weird…but it was the baristas that were terrible! Walked up to grab my drink, said thank you, girl didn’t even acknowledge or look at me. Went back up to ask for a bit more cold almond milk for my americano and she hardly looked at me again, looked annoyed at the request, then barely gave me an ounce of milk, again not even looking at me. Not to mention their milk was just sitting out on the counter, all of it, for who knows how long. Always loved this place, but after today I won’t be back. Fingers crossed it’s better service and health standards moving forward for the next person
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October 2023 by Vadim Polonichko
Lukewarm expensive drip coffee, weak cappuccino, ice cold croissant (fresh from a freezer). Almost forgot, no service. What is not to like! Avoid.
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September 2023 by Josh Farris
If you are visiting the beach in Avila and you would like a hot coffee, an iced coffee or a chai, choose the Kraken. You will not be disappointed in this coffee shop, especially if you sit outside or upstairs. It has become a mainstay of Avila, and I will sometimes make a special trip to Avila just to grab a coffee and enjoy the view of the Pacific Ocean. I am a Central Coast local and work from coffee shops multiple days a week, so I know the shops to visit and those to avoid, and this is one shop that should be high on your list to visit.
