Pannikin Coffee & Tea

4.5 ( 1440 reviews )
Checking... 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
510 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024, United States
+1 760-436-5824

Pannikin Coffee & Tea, located in a historic train station in Encinitas, CA, offers a delightful blend of atmosphere and quality. With ample indoor and outdoor seating, this cafe invites both locals and visitors to bask in its charm. Patrons rave about the delicious coffee and diverse menu options, which extend beyond standard pastries to include satisfying breakfast items. Kevin M highlights the quaintness of the location, noting the friendly service amid the bustling Saturday morning crowd.

Longtime customer Mo Jo reminisces about the cafe’s enduring appeal, praising the potent brews and scrumptious gluten-free muffins. Similarly, Angelina Diamond enjoys her breakfast, recommending the scooped bagel with egg and cheese and a delightful pumpkin muffin. Jeff Weise and Jeremy Leavy emphasize the inviting atmosphere and suggest trying the pastries—the lemon bar, in particular, receiving noteworthy acclaim for its exceptional flavor.

Overall, Pannikin Coffee & Tea is more than just a cafe; it’s a vibrant gathering space where the charm of history meets the enjoyment of quality food. This beloved spot is certainly worth a visit for those seeking great coffee and a warm, welcoming environment.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers delivery
    • On-site services available
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Good for solo dining
    • Good for working on laptop
  • Offerings
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves organic dishes
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Historic
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
    • Popular with university students
  • Planning
    • Usually has a wait
    • Doesn't accept reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For Pannikin Coffee & Tea

Kevin M
Jun 21,2025
Cool coffee shop built into a historic train station. There is a large indoor and outdoor seating for hanging out (no wifi if you are trying to work). Coffee and food that we had was good...decent amount of food options beyond just pastries. Service was friendly...though took some time with how busy it was. There was a pretty consistent line out the door through the whole time we were there on a Saturday morning. Cool spot...would definitely go back.
Mo Jo
Jun 13,2025
This place has been around forever. We stop by when we're in town just for old times' sake. The coffee is great ! I actually got a buzz from it, and not just the caffeine kind! Service was alright. Friendly service is mostly a thing of the past at some places, I guess. Yummy, gluten-free muffins.
Jeff Weise
Jun 11,2025
One of my favorite places to stop when I'm on my way to San Diego. Great location and a great atmosphere to enjoy your coffee and their excellent baked goods.
Angelina Diamond
Jun 8,2025
Great place for an awesome breakfast. Enjoyed a scooped wheat bagel with egg and cheese, bagel with lox and cream cheese as well as a delicious pumpkin muffin. The hot cafe latte was perfect! The selection of delicious pastries and friendly staff made it a first time very pleasant experience! Definitely recommend and would love to return.
Jeremy Leavy
Jun 7,2025
High energy vibes with a social atmosphere. Kid, dog, and family friendly! Nice staff and a cool boutique shop attached with nice quality gifts. Make sure to try some of the pastries, the lemon bar is out of this world!!
Randy REO
Jun 5,2025
What an incredible, cool place to have coffee, tea, very large sized, gourmet desserts, everything you could want is here including delicious food for lunch and breakfast. Incredible location, we love this place.
L W
Mar 22,2025
Absolutely wonderful experience. Wonderful staff. The man that served us our food was wonderful. The food came out really fast. Coffee was good. The soy chorizo was very delicious and not too hot. They are super busy and they did mess up an order but it was okay. It was understandable. Even being busy they still had a ton of tables to sit at.
Chas S
Mar 13,2025
This place is so cute. There are a lot of different areas to sit in both inside and outside. I love the big chairs that sit under the tree. The coffee is really good and not bitter. We had a very delicious croissant. We also had a bagel sandwich that was super good. The star of the show is the coffee.

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