Hidden Kitchen – American
Tucked away like a local secret, this sun-drenched eatery celebrates the vibrant spirit of the Central Coast with a playful menu of artisanal waffles and savory melts. Each dish serves as a tribute to the shoreline, from the zesty, corn-dusted crunch of elote-inspired toppings to the decadent, golden-brown layers of a perfectly griddled Monte Cristo. It is a soulful gathering spot where the aroma of toasted batter and fresh, local produce invites diners to slow down and savor creative, comfort-driven flavors in a relaxed coastal atmosphere.
2164, Center Street, Cambria, CA +18053957029 https://www.hiddenkitchencalifornia.com0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Saturday - Sunday
- 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Menu
Savory Blue Corn Waffles
- San Luis Sunrise - $16: Free range fried eggs, bacon ends, avocado, hidden kitchen sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Morro Melt - $17: Organic turkey, havarti cheese, caramelized onion, avocado, hk sauce, arugula Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avila Avo - $15: Avocado, free range fried egg, everything bagel seasoning, tajin chili salt, hk sauce Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Monterey Mushroom - $16.5: Sautéed mushroom, bell pepper, and onion, melted havarti cheese, avocado, hk sauce, arugula Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Cayucos Cowboy - $16: Free range eggs, smokey black beans, hk green salsa, avocado, hk sauce, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Elote Lovin - $17: Anaheim and bell pepper, corn, onion, garlic, melted havarti cheese, avocado, hk sauce, hk green salsa, cotija, tajin chili salt, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Sweet Blue Corn Waffles
- Cambria Classic - $12: Grass-fed butter, maple syrup, powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Weirdos Waffle - $16: Fried banana, Niman Ranch bacon ends, peanut butter, grass-fed butter, maple syrup Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fiscalini Fruit - $15.5: Strawberries, banana, maple syrup, HK whipped cream, cacao powder, grass-fed butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Monte Cristo - $17: Melty ham, cheese, maple syrup, strawberry jam, grass-fed butter, powdered sugar Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Rancho el Churro - $14.5: Cinnamon sugar, butter, HK whipped cream, dulce de leche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Blue Corn Tacos
- Plaskett Pork - $15: Scrambled eggs, Niman Ranch bacon ends, avocado, hk sauce, hk green salsa Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Santa Lucia Scramble - $15: Scrambled eggs, sautéed bell pepper, onion, mushroom, melted havarti cheese, avocado, hk sauce, hk green salsa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Reef Rancheros - $14.5: Sunny side up egg, smokey black beans, hk green salsa, avocado, hk sauce, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mannix Machaca - $16: Scrambled eggs, slow cooked carnitas, hk green salsa, avocado, hk sauce Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Canyon Carnitas - $16: Crispy carnitas, cabbage slaw, avocado, hk sauce, hk green salsa Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Valencia Veggie - $14.5: Sautéed bell pepper, onion, mushroom, melted havarti cheese, cabbage slaw, avocado, hk sauce, hk green salsa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Elote Taco - $15.5: Anaheim and bell pepper, corn, onion, garlic, melted havarti cheese, cabbage slaw, avocado, hk sauce, hk green salsa, cotija, tajin chili salt, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Bowls
- Big Falls Bowl - $15: Smokey black beans, sautéed bell pepper, onion and mushroom mix, cabbage slaw, hk sauce, avocado, green salsa, cilantro, hk sesame seasoning Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Superfood Smoothies
- Bishops Buzz - $11: Iced coffee, almond butter, banana, cinnamon, dates, coffee grounds
- Baywood Berry - $11: Strawberry, banana, peanut butter, beet powder, almond milk, maple syrup, chia seeds
- Gorda Greens - $11: Spinach, kale, chard, banana, pineapple, ginger, spirulina, coconut water, coconut shreds
- Islay Immunity - $11: Pineapple, turmeric, ginger, banana, orange juice, coconut shreds
- Prefumo Protein - $12: Banana, almond butter, vanilla protein powder, cacao nibs, almond milk, cinnamon
- Oceano Orange - $11: Strawberry, banana, pineapple, vanilla protein powder, orange juice, coconut shreds
- Big Sur Blue - $11: Blueberry, banana, ginger, almond butter, dates, almond milk, chia seeds
Beverages
- Organic Drip Coffee - $4: Hot or iced Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Upgraded Coffee - $8: Coffee, cinnamon, dates, hemp seeds, grass-fed butter, MCT oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Art of Tea Organic Teas - $4.5: Hot variety or iced summer peach Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Organic Orange Juice - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Tropical Mango Mimosa - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Beer on Draft - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Champagne - $10
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- Robin's Restaurant — American
- Linn's — American
- Indigo Moon Cafe — American
- Cambria Mimosas — I" or "M
- The Sea Chest Oyster Bar — Seafood
- The Cow Tipper — Steakhouse
