The sun rising through palm trees over Front Street and the Avila Beach promenade

Kraken Coffee Company

A Front Street coffeehouse with an upstairs loft that looks out over the bay.

Front Street at sunrise
Where
310 Front St, on the promenade
Hours
Listed as 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Seating
Upstairs loft and outdoor seats
Phone
(805) 439-1166
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Kraken Coffee Company is on Front Street at number 310, a few steps from the sand. It's a small coffeehouse with house-roasted beans, pastries and homemade syrups. The best seats are up in the loft, which has counter seating and tables looking out over the bay, and there are more seats outside.

What people order

Reviewers keep coming back to the nitro cold brew, the matcha latte and the dirty chai. They also mention the friendly staff and the loft as a good place to sit and work for a while.

A Front Street morning

Get a cup and walk the promenade at sunrise, before the town gets busy. For a breakfast burrito or acai bowl, Avila Market Restaurant & Mercantile is a few doors down. For more options, see Coffee & Cafes.

Local tips

  • Take your cup up to the loft for the view over the bay.
  • Reviewers often mention the nitro cold brew, matcha and dirty chai.
  • Avila Market is a few doors down if you want a breakfast burrito with your coffee.

Frequently asked questions

What time does Kraken Coffee open?

It's listed as open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day. Hours can change by season, so check its Instagram before an early visit.

Does Kraken Coffee have an ocean view?

Yes. The upstairs loft and the outdoor seats look out toward the water on Front Street.

Does Kraken Coffee serve food?

It serves pastries. For a full breakfast, Avila Market Restaurant & Mercantile is a few doors down on Front Street.

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