California Cafe

2205 Faraday Ave Ste C, Carlsbad
(760) 814-2099

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Breakfast Burrito with Egg & Cheese

Menu

Cold Sandwiches
Tuna Salad Sandwich
Yellowfin Tuna with Finely Chopped Spring Onions. Served on bread with mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato. Pickles and pepperocini peppers on the side.
Veggie Sandwich
Swiss, Provolone and Cheddar Cheese, Avocado, Cucumber, Sprouts, and Red Onion, with Romaine Lettuce and Ripe Juicy Tomato Slices. Served on bread with mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato. Pickles and pepperocini peppers on the side.
California Turkey Sandwich
Turkey, Swiss cheese, and avocado. Served on bread with mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato. Pickles and pepperocini peppers on the side.
California Club Sandwich
Turkey, Swiss Cheese and Avocado with Bacon. Served on bread with mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato. Pickles and pepperocini peppers on the side.
Smokey Club Sandwich
Ham, Turkey, Bacon and Smoked Gouda. Served on bread with mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato. Pickles and pepperocini peppers on the side.
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Chopped Fresh Chicken Breast with Crispy Celery. Served on bread with mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato. Pickles and pepperocini peppers on the side.
Egg Salad Sandwich
Classic Recipe, Prepared Fresh Daily. Served on bread with mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato. Pickles and pepperocini peppers on the side.
BLT Sandwich
Fresh Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato. Served on bread with mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato. Pickles and pepperocini peppers on the side.

Submarine Sandwiches
Veggie Sub
Swiss, provolone, cheedar cheese, avocado, cucumber, and sprouts. Mayonnaise, mustard, lettuce, tomato, onions, pepperoncinis, and oil and vinegar dressing.
Custom Sub
Choice of meat and one cheese with all the fixins. Mayonnaise, mustard, lettuce, tomato, onions, pepperoncini's, and oil and vinegar dressing.
Classic Sub
Ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese. Mayonnaise, mustard, lettuce, tomato, onions, pepperoncini's, and oil and vinegar dressing.
Italian Sub
Ham, Turkey, salami, and provolone cheese. Mayonnaise, mustard, lettuce, tomato, onions, pepperoncini's, and oil and vinegar dressing.
Smokey Club Sub
Ham, Turkey, bacon, and smoked gouda. Mayonnaise, mustard, lettuce, tomato, onions, pepperoncini's, and oil and vinegar dressing.
Mesquite Chicken Sub
Grilled chicken breast, bacon, and smoked gouda. Mayonnaise, mustard, lettuce, tomato, onions, pepperoncini's, and oil and vinegar dressing.

Hot Lunch Specials
Spaghetti with Meatballs
Homemade Soup
Chicken Curry with Jasmine Rice
Garlic Bread
Teriyaki Chicken with Rice and Veggies
Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce
Veggie Curry with Jasmine Rice

Hot Sandwiches
Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich
Tender grilled steak with onions, peppers, and provolone on a roll with mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato.
Turkey Pesto Melt
Hot Pastrami Sandwich
Lean flavorful pastrami with melted Swiss and dijon mustard.
Hot Reuben on Rye
Corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkreut, and dijon mustard on rye.
Tuna Melt
Awesome tuna, melted with Swiss cheese and avocado with mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato.
Meatball Grinder
Our famous meatballs with marinara sauce and provolone on a roll.
BBQ Beef Sandwich
Oven roasted beef, cheddar cheese, and our special BBQ sauce.
French Dip Sandwich
Savory roast beef, Swiss cheese, and au jus on French bread.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Mesquite grilled chicken breast, pepper jack cheese, and honey mustard.
BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Chicken breast, jack cheese, and sweet spicy Kona BBQ sauce.
Pepper Jack Chicken
Mesquite grilled chicken breast with jack cheese and jalapenos with mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato.
Grilled Cheeseburger Deluxe
Veggie Burger
Grilled Cheeseburger Deluxe with Bacon
Grilled Cheeseburger Deluxe with Chili

Salads
Cobb Salad
Chicken Salad
Tuna Salad
Chicken Ceaser Salad
Apple Walnut Salad
Strawberry Walnut Salad
Thai Salad

Sides
Pesto Pasta
Chips

Desserts
Otis Spunkmeyer Cookies

Beverages
Coca Cola Fountain Drinks

Mains
Fresh Fruit Bowl
Breakfast Burrito with Egg and Cheese
Bagel with Egg and Cheese
Extras
English Muffin with Egg and Cheese
Croissant with Egg and Cheese
Bagel with Cream Cheese
Muffins and Pastries

Beverages
Hot Chocolate
Tea
Coffee
Assorted Juices

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Recent Reviews

This was a complete surprise find. I went there for lunch. Everything was fantastic. If you’re in the area I strongly suggest that you go. It’s a cute French café with deserts, sandwiches and some entrées and some soup.
October 2025
If you’re looking for a local gem, this woman-owned café is it! Elissa, the owner, has created a French-inspired menu that’s both comforting and delicious. From fresh sandwiches and crisp salads to daily specials and baked goods, everything here is made with so much care and flavor. The empanadas are an absolute must-try (so good!).

What I love most is the variety—whether you’re in the mood for a deli-style favorite or something with a French twist,...
August 2025
Really delicious and delightful, we both loved it. I had the veggie panini was divine, so delicious on excellent GF bread. Pastries are incredible, my almond flour financier was the best I've ever had by far. Go out of your way to eat here!
July 2025

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California Cafe

2205 Faraday Ave Ste C, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 814-2099