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lazy hummingbird coffee & tea in ocean beach

June 25, 2014

acai bowl at lazy hummingbird cafe in ocean beach // My SoCal'd Life, a lifestyle blog

Lazy Hummingbird is yet another reason to love the wonderful coastal hippie ‘hood of Ocean Beach. This friendly locals cafe offers coffee, tea, pastries, live music, and even Fair Trade Peruvian textiles, but what it’s most famous for are its acai bowls. They recently stopped serving the bowls while figuring out new health code regulations, but once the acai was back on the menu, my friend (who lives across the street—jealous!) and I ventured over for a weekend breakfast.

What you first notice about the bowls is the size. They’re gargantuan, really. If you’re hungry, Lazy Hummingbird is your jam. If you like nut toppings, Lazy Hummingbird is your jam. If you want banana slices, Lazy Hummingbird may not be your jam. Apparently they’re not allowed to slice bananas due to health regulations. How they slice the strawberries, I’m not sure. As far as the actual acai blend, it was tasty with the consistency of a thick smoothie, which I appreciated, because those icy mixes are just never good. It may not be my favorite acai bowl in the city—still figuring out that one—but it’s certainly in my top 3.

But it is one of my new favorite cafes in San Diego. I love the intimacy and why-don’t-you-stay-a-while vibe, even though it strangely shares a space with FedEx. (That said, it’s the most laid-back, non-corporate FedEx you’ll ever see!) Lazy Hummingbird also has a welcoming patio, where customers and their four-legged friends relax, a comfy working area with free wifi, and a sweet, fun staff to boot. We happened to be there on the cafe’s 3rd birthday, and they were all wearing party hats to celebrate. Local-driven, cozy, and friendly—all the makings of an excellent hang-out. Check it out:

acai bowl at lazy hummingbird cafe in ocean beach // My SoCal'd Life, a lifestyle blog

lazy hummingbird cafe in ocean beach // My SoCal'd Life, a lifestyle blog

lazy hummingbird cafe in ocean beach // My SoCal'd Life, a lifestyle blog

lazy hummingbird cafe in ocean beach // My SoCal'd Life, a lifestyle blog

lazy hummingbird cafe in ocean beach // My SoCal'd Life, a lifestyle blog

lazy hummingbird cafe in ocean beach // My SoCal'd Life, a lifestyle blog

4 thoughts on “lazy hummingbird coffee & tea in ocean beach

  1. Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health

    can you believe i have never tried acai bowl everyone talks about?..i feel so left behind :(

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