Surfer's ChoiceSpecialty Coffee

Tide & Grounds

North End$ · Budget-friendly5:30am – 1pm daily

About

The first stop for early-morning surfers and paddleboarders. Strong drip coffee, breakfast burritos, and acai bowls. Nothing fancy — just good fuel served fast by people who are about to go surf themselves.

Features & Amenities

Opens at 5:30am
Grab-and-go friendly
Outdoor picnic tables
Dog friendly

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