Pampas Cafe

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2024-08-20

I came here for a light brunch on a Saturday, around 1:30PM. I had seen this cafe a few times before, but had never been in before. But I was looking for something quick and filling, as well as an early afternoon caffeine fix. The seating area is relatively small, with maybe seating for 20. There was also a small corner with leather couches and a piano. I placed an order for 4 empanadas (beef, chicken, mushroom, and spinach), and a latte + cappuccino. The empanadas were preheated, sitting in a warmer box near the counter. Since we came closer to the end of their operating hours (they close at 2:30pm), there were a few types of empanadas that were either sold out or would need to be baked, which would result in a 15-20 minute wait on those. I opted to get some of the available ones instead of having to wait. Soon after I got the empanadas, the barista also finished up our drinks. If you dine in the cafe, the coffee is served to you in ceramic cups with art done using the steamed milk. The empanadas were flaky and rich in flavor, and they definitely don't skimp on the filling. Each empanada also had a clever design, where a letter or two was worked into the dough of the empanada, to show what the filling inside was (IE - a "B" on their beef empanadas). Their coffee was also well brewed, and well balanced. All in all, this was a gem of a find, and I will definitely return whenever possible.

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2024-12-30

10/10 the customers are nice and they are talented at making cafe coffee and hot choclates!

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2024-11-11

I drove over from the peninsula to meet an old friend here recently. I had never been and honestly was just looking for a decent coffee spot between my friend's place and ours. Fortunately, Pampas was more than just decent. I got an iced Americano, which I was so happy came in a glass cup (for here) and a mushroom empanada. My friend got a hot cappuccino and the same empanada. They accidentally gave us one squash one so after one bite, realizing it was incorrect, I went back to exchange it. They were delicious! The skin was thin, which I prefer because it was less carb heavy. I ended up buying a dozen to go, which was 10% off. The beef one and the mushroom ones were our favorite. Parking is a long the side and the spaces are marked on the ground. Trader Joe's is next door.