Welcome to Purple Owl Cafe

“ Cute little breakfast cafe. Friendly service. Hot, fresh food. We got the Cream Cheese Dill-lite and Never Been Feta tartines (open faced sandwiches on foccacia). Both were hot, well-seasoned and served with a side of potatoes. ”

“ 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 ”

“ I love it here~! The food is amazing, excellent portions. The banana French toast is my favorite and the oat milk butterfly pea latte is delicious~! Even my boyfriend, who doesn’t drink coffee, likes it. The atmosphere is cute and cozy, there’s outdoor seating too. I want to come back here again. They should add more owls to the decor though. ”

“ We arrived early (around 8:30) and that was just on time! Because after us there was a line lol! The food was done pretty quickly and we loved it! Ingredients were fresh and tasty. The only thing my husband didn’t like was the black coffee but besides that, come here! ”

“ 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 ! ”

“ It's a cute vegetarian cafe next to the Julian Sheriff's Department. It's about a block away from Main Street. Spacious restaurant with indoor seating and some outdoor seating without heat lamps. Restrooms around the left side of the building. We really enjoyed the savory crepes! The focaccia sandwich with the impossible sausage was plain and nothing special. The Green Smoothie was really good. Not too sweet. ”

“ The tartine (pictured) was the best breakfast I’ve had since I can remember. It’s so good. My son had the grilled cheese, which uses the same bread as the tartine (their homemade focaccia) and he said “this is the best bread I’ve had in my life!” So the food is, without question, 5 stars. A couple of things about the service / atmosphere: 1. The service was very slow. I think this is due to two things, both of which are worth it IMO. First, they’re making everything fresh. Second, things move a little slower in Julian than in, say, San Diego. I like that. 2. They have a “service dog only” policy but it wasn’t enforced. A family brought in a dog and it whined loudly for a while. 3. This will sound weird / trivial, but I noticed it multiple times: the doors to the place, when allowed to close on their own, smash closed and make a very loud noise. Loud enough that I was jolted by it the first three or four times. It was the opposite of the calm vibe inside. Would be a relatively simple fix. 3. Lastly, they have a little kids area with toys and books and games. Loved that - very helpful while waiting for the amazing food. ”

“ A visit to this coffee shop left a pleasant impression. The atmosphere is quite cozy - dim lights and calm music create a sense of peace and comfort. The staff is friendly and attentive, and helped me make a quick choice. I ordered a matcha latte, and it was a good choice - the drink had a delicate taste. Overall, the place makes me want to come back. I recommend it to everyone who appreciates quality and pleasant service! The only downside is that we couldn't taste the food because the kitchen was already closed ”