I just came for dessert but wasn’t hopeful I’d actually find vegan apple pie. They not only had the apple but also a chocolate cake and banana bread. Plus, I had a SOY latte and not just the default of oat these days (but several milks to choose from). I saw they have vegan whipped cream too.
Updated from previous review on 2026-03-12
Lorena Martinez
While ordering for me and my family. I was not given one plate I had ordered for my son. He asked for Mac and cheese. While picking up our food, I asked the server if the Mac and Cheese was coming up next? And she looked at me puzzled but ten said yes. After 15 minutes and after we almost finished our food. I again went up to the counter and asked the same girl, is the Mac and cheese ready? She went back to the kitchen looked around and then came back out to tell me that they had not made the mac and cheese. So I asked her, why did you say yes when I picked the food and I asked you if the mac and cheese was coming right out? She said I am sorry but we did not make it. I then asked her what can be made quick? Because we were almost done eating and my son had not eaten anything. She said I don’t know? I again asked her what can be cooked quickly? She recommended crepes, which he did not want. I then asked her if they could cook, scrambled eggs and sausage or bacon or something quick. She said they they ran out of sausage and did not serve bacon because they were vegetarians. So I asked for potatoes. I understand that they were busy but if they weren’t going to make something that is in the menu why add it? Or if they had not made the mac and cheese? Why tell me yes when I asked if it was coming out next. I thought it was going to be a nice experience for me and my family but it was not. My kids wanted to go somewhere else but I insisted we go there, since it is local and wanted to give it a try. Something new.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Dr. Shannon Wheelwright
The best coffee in town! The crepes are incredible. I love love love their tartines (the burrata is so yummy) The salads are always so fresh and tasty. The staff is always friendly and helpful
Egor Stol
I was waiting for a simple capuchino for more than 30 minutes. But food was fine.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Bob
Stopped here for brunch at 10 AM on Saturday morning. It took one hour for the staff to prepare our food and the wait was totally worth it. We had great time dining at this restaurant. Fun Guy Tartine dish and hot latte were delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Scott Weaver
Dead no kitchen
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Deja Vu
Wish i could give a good rating but they were closed at 3:30 on a Sunday when google says they’re open and there’s no hours on the front door. Drove all the way here just for this place.
Ashrey Gupta
Ran out of milk at 11:30 am. very weird for a coffee place
Nunya Bizsucka
Bomb diggity dot com sniggity. If you're a beaner, get the mazapan latte. Its tastes like marzipan, duh.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Meghan Barry
This place is a hidden gem in Julian. It’s off the main drag, so it’s quieter with plenty of parking and seating. The coffee, desserts, and savory pastries were all delicious.
I love purple owl the staff is amazing justice is so sweet and the owner I don't remember her name is super sweet and kind. The drinks are amazing they do really good breakfast and the pastries very good. Plus your in the mountains of Julian double win. Prices are very good your middle ground for coffee prices but better quality coffee. Indoor or out door seating available. The purple owl sign I believe was done by a local artist and it's amazing. Overall 10 out of 10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
jasmine benitez
Great customer service! I had a hot whit mocha and it was delicious!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cynthia
Must try, the Julian Latte was so delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gary Terry
Absolutely delicious, had the Berry crepes the berries were so fresh, the crepes outstanding, also had the Florentine crepes the sauce was so good! One of the best breakfast I've ever had and I've been around a long time. The gal that served us was also great. Will be back !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
eikosan
We were pleasantly surprised to find they had some vegan options. Their apple pie was delicious,they also had birthday cake and some other vegan options on the menu.
I just came for dessert but wasn’t hopeful I’d actually find vegan apple pie. They not only had the apple but also a chocolate cake and banana bread. Plus, I had a SOY latte and not just the default of oat these days (but several milks to choose from). I saw they have vegan whipped cream too. Updated from previous review on 2026-03-12
While ordering for me and my family. I was not given one plate I had ordered for my son. He asked for Mac and cheese. While picking up our food, I asked the server if the Mac and Cheese was coming up next? And she looked at me puzzled but ten said yes. After 15 minutes and after we almost finished our food. I again went up to the counter and asked the same girl, is the Mac and cheese ready? She went back to the kitchen looked around and then came back out to tell me that they had not made the mac and cheese. So I asked her, why did you say yes when I picked the food and I asked you if the mac and cheese was coming right out? She said I am sorry but we did not make it. I then asked her what can be made quick? Because we were almost done eating and my son had not eaten anything. She said I don’t know? I again asked her what can be cooked quickly? She recommended crepes, which he did not want. I then asked her if they could cook, scrambled eggs and sausage or bacon or something quick. She said they they ran out of sausage and did not serve bacon because they were vegetarians. So I asked for potatoes. I understand that they were busy but if they weren’t going to make something that is in the menu why add it? Or if they had not made the mac and cheese? Why tell me yes when I asked if it was coming out next. I thought it was going to be a nice experience for me and my family but it was not. My kids wanted to go somewhere else but I insisted we go there, since it is local and wanted to give it a try. Something new.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
The best coffee in town!
The crepes are incredible. I love love love their tartines (the burrata is so yummy)
The salads are always so fresh and tasty. The staff is always friendly and helpful
I was waiting for a simple capuchino for more than 30 minutes. But food was fine.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Stopped here for brunch at 10 AM on Saturday morning. It took one hour for the staff to prepare our food and the wait was totally worth it. We had great time dining at this restaurant. Fun Guy Tartine dish and hot latte were delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dead no kitchen
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Wish i could give a good rating but they were closed at 3:30 on a Sunday when google says they’re open and there’s no hours on the front door. Drove all the way here just for this place.
Ran out of milk at 11:30 am. very weird for a coffee place
Bomb diggity dot com sniggity. If you're a beaner, get the mazapan latte. Its tastes like marzipan, duh.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is a hidden gem in Julian. It’s off the main drag, so it’s quieter with plenty of parking and seating. The coffee, desserts, and savory pastries were all delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I love purple owl the staff is amazing justice is so sweet and the owner I don't remember her name is super sweet and kind. The drinks are amazing they do really good breakfast and the pastries very good. Plus your in the mountains of Julian double win. Prices are very good your middle ground for coffee prices but better quality coffee. Indoor or out door seating available. The purple owl sign I believe was done by a local artist and it's amazing. Overall 10 out of 10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great customer service! I had a hot whit mocha and it was delicious!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Must try, the Julian Latte was so delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely delicious, had the Berry crepes the berries were so fresh, the crepes outstanding, also had the Florentine crepes the sauce was so good! One of the best breakfast I've ever had and I've been around a long time. The gal that served us was also great. Will be back !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were pleasantly surprised to find they had some vegan options. Their apple pie was delicious,they also had birthday cake and some other vegan options on the menu.
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