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, vegetarian, nut-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, pescatarian, sugar-free, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, high-fiber, clean-eating, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, low-cholesterol, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, slow-carb
Currently closed
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-Protein, Nut-Free
- Morro Melt - $17: Organic turkey, havarti cheese, caramelized onion, avocado, hk sauce, arugula Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Avila Avo - $15: Avocado, free range fried egg, everything bagel seasoning, tajin chili salt, hk sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Monterey Mushroom - $16.5: Sautéed mushroom, bell pepper, and onion, melted havarti cheese, avocado, hk sauce, arugula Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Cayucos Cowboy - $16: Free range eggs, smokey black beans, hk green salsa, avocado, hk sauce, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- 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: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
Sweet Blue Corn Waffles
- Cambria Classic - $12: Grass-fed butter, maple syrup, powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Weirdos Waffle - $16: Fried banana, Niman Ranch bacon ends, peanut butter, grass-fed butter, maple syrup Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Fiscalini Fruit - $15.5: Strawberries, banana, maple syrup, HK whipped cream, cacao powder, grass-fed butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Monte Cristo - $17: Melty ham, cheese, maple syrup, strawberry jam, grass-fed butter, powdered sugar Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Rancho el Churro - $14.5: Cinnamon sugar, butter, HK whipped cream, dulce de leche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Blue Corn Tacos
- Plaskett Pork - $15: Scrambled eggs, Niman Ranch bacon ends, avocado, hk sauce, hk green salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Santa Lucia Scramble - $15: Scrambled eggs, sautéed bell pepper, onion, mushroom, melted havarti cheese, avocado, hk sauce, hk green salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Reef Rancheros - $14.5: Sunny side up egg, smokey black beans, hk green salsa, avocado, hk sauce, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- Mannix Machaca - $16: Scrambled eggs, slow cooked carnitas, hk green salsa, avocado, hk sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Canyon Carnitas - $16: Crispy carnitas, cabbage slaw, avocado, hk sauce, hk green salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Valencia Veggie - $14.5: Sautéed bell pepper, onion, mushroom, melted havarti cheese, cabbage slaw, avocado, hk sauce, hk green salsa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- 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: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
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, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
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
- Upgraded Coffee - $8: Coffee, cinnamon, dates, hemp seeds, grass-fed butter, MCT oil
- Art of Tea Organic Teas - $4.5: Hot variety or iced summer peach
- Organic Orange Juice - $6
- Tropical Mango Mimosa - $12
- Beer on Draft - $8
- Champagne - $10