As an OB local of 14 years, I have been getting coffee in the neighborhood for a long time. I stopped going to Tiki Port quite a few years ago due to the horrible service and rude baristas. I decided to try them out today instead of my usual Cafe Bella, against my better judgement.I waited at the walk up counter for quite a few minutes listening to the baristas chat about personal stuff and the convo was very unprofessional. When the barista finally realized I was there, she lazily came in view, waited a bit, then barely acknowledged me, finally taking my order. It felt as though I was an inconvenience to the cars in the drive through.At this point I've decided, yep still the same vibe, why did I come here. I wait a super long time for my iced latte, finally get it, and its literally 90% sweetener! It was undrinkable.Save yourself the time and wasted $ and head over Cafe Bella a block away.
Brian V.
The lady handed me my coffee and the lid was not secured and spilled all over my electronic windows and legs. she very casually walked off saying "sorry" and i had to urge her to hurry to get me sone napkins and a damp cloth. If someone is genuine I can excuse mistakes but this lady was like a stone at the bottom of the ocean. Also, the cream was off and i was on the freeway before I tried it. I couldn't drink it. my wife's iced flavored coffee was good but it's a 1 star for the attitude and off coffee.
Heidi Eisenreich
Fresh ingredients, tastes great, a great way to start your day!
Keith A. Thompson II
Just what we needed! Something healthy, refreshing and great tasting. We were visiting from out of town and my wife caught the acai bowl sign! Everything was prepared fresh and tasted perfect. And putting smoothie bowls into a cup for portability, genius!
Michael Swim
I got the 4:20 Acai bowl it was excellent
Elizabeth M.
This is a great walk-up coffee / smoothie / acai bowl stand. The coffee was great. It's dog-friendly, with an overflow garden patio too. Decor includes many inspirational signs. The person who took my order was very friendly. As for the fruit bowls and smoothie, there are many creative combinations to choose from. I've ordered one in the past and it was enormous. The only downside is that those are somewhat pricey--definitely a meal, not a snack. Overall, this is a great stop for morning coffee or a healthy lunch or breakfast.
Abigail R.
charges $14 for a tiny a** açaí cup not even a bowl. Save your money & go up the street to cafe bella or northside shack.
David S.
Kicking myself for not coming here years ago, Been driving past this place forever! I woke up craving an Açaí bowl for some random reason. Knowing I was headed to OB for the day I started searching. Found Tiki Port and peeped the menu and loved the options. Really liked the drive through/ Tiki vibe they got goin on. Staff was extremely friendly and gave our pups treats! I got the 420 açaí bowl and it was honestly the best one I've ever had. The açaí IMO was top notch, lightly chunky and not overly sweet. I did get no honey on mine as well. I will definitely return soon! If you want a legit açaí bowl in OB, this is your spot!
John L.
Where can I get a decently priced açaí bowl in ocean beach? These prices are ridiculous
Kaylee G.
If I could give zero stars I would. This place is absolutely horrible. The employees are incredibly rude and take any special request as an inconvenience. They walk around like they hate their job which I understand due to the way the Owner/ manger treats them. I have witnessed him yelling at the girls many times in front of customers. He walks around smoking and picking at his face then proceeds to touch food and drinks without washing his hands. None of the employees have food handlers cards. Besides the service the wait times are insanely long. You will be lucky to get out of there in 20 minutes. I can't believe it is even legal for a business like this to still be open. Save your time and go down the street to Cafe Bella, they are amazing!!
Acai bowls and cheddar jalapeno bagels are good but they take so incredibly long to complete an order. Expect to wait at least 10-15 minutes. If you're vacationing, maybe this is a good place for you but as a local, I'm looking for something quick on my way to work. Posting this review in hopes that they'll improve upon their efficiency and speed!
Amy B.
The Al Pacino is AMAZING. I crave it lol. I'm from Arizona and we don't have a place like that (that I know of anyways)
Shad N.
My review is similar to many others... There are a few nice people who work here but overall nobody cares. I had encounter over a horrible bagel sandwich and the "manager" wanted to only prove me wrong. A few weeks ago when given a coffee with a Hershey kiss (?) I politely said to give to someone else the employee ripped it from my hands and chucked it in the garbage. This type of employee behavior only comes from employees being unhappy with ownership. Judging from other reviews this is prob not a great place to work for. What a shame, prime location with potential being ruined by people who do not care. I thought I was having a bad day or it was a one off until I read all the other real reviews posted. Food- nonexistent and menu continues to shrink. Who wants chips with a breakfast sandwich and Hershey's kisses taste like plastic. Do not order food. They do not wash hands and handle food after handling money. Decor- tacky. Can someone tell the sign guy to retire? Between the wooden signs and Costco purchased smoothly lights. Please strip this place and restart Service- non existent
Matthew S.
As the name suggests, Tiki Port is a drive through coffee shop that looks like a Tiki Bar, conveniently located just off the main strip in OB. I had a vanilla latte and a ham and cheese bagel on a jalapeño cheddar bagel. My fiancée tried the Rio Crunchie açaí bowl. The latte was pretty good. I particularly liked that they didn't put too much milk or syrup in the latte, unlike chain coffee shops, which really lets the coffee shine. However, I felt like the milk to syrup ratio was a little off. The latte felt a little to creamy for the lack of vanilla flavor. The ham and cheese bagel was great, but mostly because the jalapeño cheddar bagel was really good. The sandwich itself wasn't really anything special, but the bagel made up for it. The Rio Crunchie bowl was good, but not great. My fiancée thought it was pretty filling, but it was also one of the most expensive things on the menu. As others have pointed out, the service was a little bit slow. We didn't have to wait for a half hour for our order, but they certainly weren't very fast. The staff was relatively friendly and the outdoor seating area is inviting and well kept. Tiki Port is worth a stop, but be prepared that you may spend more time there than you'd like and there are certainly better coffee options around.
Lydia LaManna
I liked the power chai latte (dirty chai) a little thick but creamy, nice service and since it was gloomy no line at 730am, and second visit was the vanilla latte which I also liked
As an OB local of 14 years, I have been getting coffee in the neighborhood for a long time. I stopped going to Tiki Port quite a few years ago due to the horrible service and rude baristas. I decided to try them out today instead of my usual Cafe Bella, against my better judgement.I waited at the walk up counter for quite a few minutes listening to the baristas chat about personal stuff and the convo was very unprofessional. When the barista finally realized I was there, she lazily came in view, waited a bit, then barely acknowledged me, finally taking my order. It felt as though I was an inconvenience to the cars in the drive through.At this point I've decided, yep still the same vibe, why did I come here. I wait a super long time for my iced latte, finally get it, and its literally 90% sweetener! It was undrinkable.Save yourself the time and wasted $ and head over Cafe Bella a block away.
The lady handed me my coffee and the lid was not secured and spilled all over my electronic windows and legs. she very casually walked off saying "sorry" and i had to urge her to hurry to get me sone napkins and a damp cloth. If someone is genuine I can excuse mistakes but this lady was like a stone at the bottom of the ocean. Also, the cream was off and i was on the freeway before I tried it. I couldn't drink it. my wife's iced flavored coffee was good but it's a 1 star for the attitude and off coffee.
Fresh ingredients, tastes great, a great way to start your day!
Just what we needed! Something healthy, refreshing and great tasting. We were visiting from out of town and my wife caught the acai bowl sign! Everything was prepared fresh and tasted perfect. And putting smoothie bowls into a cup for portability, genius!
I got the 4:20 Acai bowl it was excellent
This is a great walk-up coffee / smoothie / acai bowl stand. The coffee was great. It's dog-friendly, with an overflow garden patio too. Decor includes many inspirational signs. The person who took my order was very friendly. As for the fruit bowls and smoothie, there are many creative combinations to choose from. I've ordered one in the past and it was enormous. The only downside is that those are somewhat pricey--definitely a meal, not a snack. Overall, this is a great stop for morning coffee or a healthy lunch or breakfast.
charges $14 for a tiny a** açaí cup not even a bowl. Save your money & go up the street to cafe bella or northside shack.
Kicking myself for not coming here years ago, Been driving past this place forever! I woke up craving an Açaí bowl for some random reason. Knowing I was headed to OB for the day I started searching. Found Tiki Port and peeped the menu and loved the options. Really liked the drive through/ Tiki vibe they got goin on. Staff was extremely friendly and gave our pups treats! I got the 420 açaí bowl and it was honestly the best one I've ever had. The açaí IMO was top notch, lightly chunky and not overly sweet. I did get no honey on mine as well. I will definitely return soon! If you want a legit açaí bowl in OB, this is your spot!
Where can I get a decently priced açaí bowl in ocean beach? These prices are ridiculous
If I could give zero stars I would. This place is absolutely horrible. The employees are incredibly rude and take any special request as an inconvenience. They walk around like they hate their job which I understand due to the way the Owner/ manger treats them. I have witnessed him yelling at the girls many times in front of customers. He walks around smoking and picking at his face then proceeds to touch food and drinks without washing his hands. None of the employees have food handlers cards. Besides the service the wait times are insanely long. You will be lucky to get out of there in 20 minutes. I can't believe it is even legal for a business like this to still be open. Save your time and go down the street to Cafe Bella, they are amazing!!
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Acai bowls and cheddar jalapeno bagels are good but they take so incredibly long to complete an order. Expect to wait at least 10-15 minutes. If you're vacationing, maybe this is a good place for you but as a local, I'm looking for something quick on my way to work. Posting this review in hopes that they'll improve upon their efficiency and speed!
The Al Pacino is AMAZING. I crave it lol. I'm from Arizona and we don't have a place like that (that I know of anyways)
My review is similar to many others... There are a few nice people who work here but overall nobody cares. I had encounter over a horrible bagel sandwich and the "manager" wanted to only prove me wrong. A few weeks ago when given a coffee with a Hershey kiss (?) I politely said to give to someone else the employee ripped it from my hands and chucked it in the garbage. This type of employee behavior only comes from employees being unhappy with ownership. Judging from other reviews this is prob not a great place to work for. What a shame, prime location with potential being ruined by people who do not care. I thought I was having a bad day or it was a one off until I read all the other real reviews posted. Food- nonexistent and menu continues to shrink. Who wants chips with a breakfast sandwich and Hershey's kisses taste like plastic. Do not order food. They do not wash hands and handle food after handling money. Decor- tacky. Can someone tell the sign guy to retire? Between the wooden signs and Costco purchased smoothly lights. Please strip this place and restart Service- non existent
As the name suggests, Tiki Port is a drive through coffee shop that looks like a Tiki Bar, conveniently located just off the main strip in OB. I had a vanilla latte and a ham and cheese bagel on a jalapeño cheddar bagel. My fiancée tried the Rio Crunchie açaí bowl. The latte was pretty good. I particularly liked that they didn't put too much milk or syrup in the latte, unlike chain coffee shops, which really lets the coffee shine. However, I felt like the milk to syrup ratio was a little off. The latte felt a little to creamy for the lack of vanilla flavor. The ham and cheese bagel was great, but mostly because the jalapeño cheddar bagel was really good. The sandwich itself wasn't really anything special, but the bagel made up for it. The Rio Crunchie bowl was good, but not great. My fiancée thought it was pretty filling, but it was also one of the most expensive things on the menu. As others have pointed out, the service was a little bit slow. We didn't have to wait for a half hour for our order, but they certainly weren't very fast. The staff was relatively friendly and the outdoor seating area is inviting and well kept. Tiki Port is worth a stop, but be prepared that you may spend more time there than you'd like and there are certainly better coffee options around.
I liked the power chai latte (dirty chai) a little thick but creamy, nice service and since it was gloomy no line at 730am, and second visit was the vanilla latte which I also liked