Best Cafes in Shell Beach
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Zorro's Cafe & Cantina
Mexican restaurant
Colorful spot for Mexican & American fare with beer & wine, plus an outdoor area with a doggie menu.
Splash Café
Seafood restaurant
Well-reviewed seafood restaurant destination known for quality service and experience.
Surfside Donuts and Coffee
Donut shop
Down-to-earth, quick-serve stop for an array of donuts with varied toppings alongside coffee drinks.
Penny's All American Cafe
Breakfast restaurant
Simple cafe with counter seating for breakfast plates, sandwiches & other everyday American eats.
Lil' Bits Café
Breakfast restaurant
Old-fashioned, mom-&-pop nook providing homestyle bites for breakfast & lunch, plus outdoor seating.
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Bubble tea store
Hapy Bistro
Restaurant
Warm, unfussy outpost serving American-Mediterranean bistro fare alongside wine, beers & cigars.
Dutch Bros Coffee
Coffee shop
Fun-loving drive-thru serving up customized coffees, Rebel energy drinks, cold brew, tea & more.
Fat Cats Cafe
Cafe
Relaxed American eatery by the water known for its hearty breakfasts, fried seafood & cozy patio.
AJ Spurs Saloon & Dining Hall
Steak house
Old West-style eatery known for its huge top sirloin & other meats cooked over an oak-pit BBQ.
Honeymoon cafe
Cafe
Cafe serving espresso & light fare for breakfast & lunch, with a relaxed vibe & regular live music.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee shop
Coffeehouse chain serving a variety of beverages including its signature ice-blended options.
The Quarterdeck Seafood Bar & Grill
Seafood restaurant
Seafood, steak & casual dishes like tacos, plus fun cocktails, in an island-themed atmosphere.
Starbucks Coffee Company
Coffee shop
Welcoming coffeehouse with handcrafted coffee, espresso & tea, plus breakfast, lunch & pastries.
Starbucks Coffee Company
Coffee shop
Welcoming coffeehouse with handcrafted coffee, espresso & tea, plus breakfast, lunch & pastries.
McDonald's
Fast food restaurant
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.
McDonald's
Fast food restaurant
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.
Starbucks Coffee Company
Coffee shop
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
McDonald's
Fast food restaurant
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.
Panera Bread
Cafe
Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.
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