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Candle Cafe

Candle Cafe

American Restaurant and Beach$$$$
Venice
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5.9/10
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    Mark B.
    "Italian coffee, views and dog friendly morning."(3 Tips)
    Matt S.
    "7$ happy hour pitchers"(4 Tips)
    Lisa M.
    "Fun for beers and people watching."(2 Tips)
    Mike A.
    "multiple pitchers of beer"(3 Tips)
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  • Tori L.heart icon on user image
    Tori LAugust 10, 2014
    Yes the wait is bad. We had about 30 min however the pulled pork was amazing and the fries are to die for. There was fun music and the beer came quick. I recommend to anyone that has the time.
  • Uwe M.
    Uwe M.November 18, 2014
    Huge portion of food. Nice area. It is possible to enjoy the crowd on the promenade and to relax with a nice drink.
  • Mark B.
    Mark BolenderFebruary 7, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Best individual cheese croissant on the west coast. Friendly, laid back atmosphere with tasty Italian coffee. I could crawl up and take a nap in here
  • Jeremy J.
    Jeremy JohnstoneNovember 7, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Great local breakfast spot, simple & hearty, slow service is good for you to enjoy the sunshine.
  • Ben B.
    Ben BlairSeptember 11, 2012
    The eggs ben is the bomb but the Cajun potatoes were even better. Get Gareth as your server and you'll be well taken care of!
  • Danielle "Norm" F.
    Danielle "Norm" FarrarSeptember 9, 2012
    Whoa. Pitchers super cheap!! Even not on happy hour, excellent prices, friendly service.
  • Daniel S.heart icon on user image
    Daniel ShawFebruary 10, 2019
    the best onion rings I’ve ever had!
  • Marvin A.heart icon on user image
    Marvin AndujarJuly 8, 2013
    The place is not that big and the restroom is well not the greatest, but the food is good for a beach place. Its a good place to eat when you go to the beach.
  • Mary M.
    Mary McDeanAugust 18, 2013
    Busy on weekends. Hard to get an outside seating but inside dining is almost empty. Free street entertainment right across the cafe. Burger is good.
  • Brendan G.heart icon on user image
    Brendan GerrityAugust 1, 2015
    Friendly wait staff, decent happy hour specials and awesome view
  • Jasmine C.
    Jasmine CoeDecember 27, 2013
    The Pasta Mare is amazing!!
  • Lisa M.
    Lisa MunozMarch 26, 2014
    Service was great. Chips and salsa / guac - not so much. Fun for beers and people watching.
  • Daniel S.
    Daniel SchutzsmithAugust 19, 2011
    Awesome place for drinks and they even give you sake bombs on the house every now and again!
  • Rosi R.heart icon on user image
    Rosi RodriguesMarch 16, 2017
    Large food servings and good food. Average price.
  • Gheart icon on user image
    GApril 5, 2014
    wifi password is candle4456
  • Teresa T.
    Teresa TatumApril 7, 2012
    Golden Chaos is absolutely delicious. Get a large and people watch.
  • Mark B.
    Mark BolenderFebruary 16, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Italian coffee, views and dog friendly morning.
  • Tyson W.
    Tyson W.September 8, 2012
    Chicken vegetable soup was the BEST hangover food, great service!
  • Gustavo G.
    Gustavo GuimaraesJune 1, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Make sure you ask for the complimentary pita chips, sometimes they "forget" to bring it
  • Mike A.
    Mike AnthonyJanuary 21, 2011
    Great place to have multiple pitchers of beer, look at the street freaks, and watch a sunset.
  • Line A.heart icon on user image
    Line AndersenJuly 18, 2019
    Don’t go into the happy hour trap!! Choose something from the regular menu - muuuuch better!
  • Tamarisk T.
    Tamarisk TrejoJuly 1, 2012
    California Omelette is amazing..soo fresh
  • Mark B.
    Mark BolenderJuly 4, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Italian coffee while accompanied by one's dog is ok here.
  • Iknow T.
    Failed every single point. Everything was wrong with this place. Food wasn't what they said it was, it was poorly made and sloppily delivered. Service took forever and even the pen to sign was broke
  • Philheart icon on user image
    PhilJuly 30, 2016
    Nice view from the terrace.
  • Rodolfo C.
    Rodolfo ColvilleApril 28, 2014
    Nice place... Mix of cultures
  • Danone
    DanoneOctober 30, 2015
    Make sure they don't forget your order -.-
  • Veronica K.
    Veronica K.March 11, 2013
    spicy Bloody Mary isn't spicy... it's salty & not chunky
  • A A.
    A AJune 12, 2018
    Margarita and nachos not good at all waiter was nice though
  • Lauren H.
    Lauren HansenNovember 24, 2011
    The sangria is so delicious!
  • Alex D.
    Alex DaviesJuly 5, 2011
    Don't go here! Waited 45 and never got our food so we left after we saw people who got there after us get their food. TERRIBLE SERVICE! Waitress never even apologized
  • John S.
    John S.October 31, 2010
    So thoughtful! Gives us all blankets!!!
  • Ashley N.
    Ashley NicholsonDecember 31, 2011
    Pasta was amazing!!!! But service was the slowest I have ever experienced. 40 minute wait for my food?! Are you kidding me?!
  • Shellee
    ShelleeDecember 31, 2011
    Slowest service ever. 40 minutes and I'm still waiting for my food!!! I'm not so sure if a cook actually exists. Avoid if you are hungry.
  • Matt S.
    Matt SMarch 22, 2010
    7$ happy hour pitchers
  • Fabrice E.heart icon on user image
    Fabrice ElustondoMarch 29, 2015
    Petit bistrot de bord de plage à Venice... Agréable pour commencer la journée... Belles assiettes !
  • Dmitry K.heart icon on user image
    Dmitry KataevJune 20, 2015
    Неплохие завтраки.
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