Purple Penguin Cafe

I love this place. Friendly staff, good quality eats, great coffee. Boycott Sbux at all costs - there are numerous local coffee shops on this block to choose from, starting with PP! Support local!

if i go there 5 times, im going there for the apple fritter stuff only..the ambience is pretty good but they close very soon like within 5 pm or something. there might not be enough space to sit too if its a busy day.

Nice cozy cafe with calming music at a comfortable volume. Good amount of vegan/ gluten free options. However, the baked goods are a bit pricey. Really wanted to try their famous apple fritter. Instead I got their ginger cookie (vegan), due to the unavailability of the fritters. The cookie was nice and chewy, but a little too sweet. Maybe try removing the garnished surgar crystals on top? Overall, nice staff and reasonable prices. I would recommend this cafe!

June, the owner of this place, the boss lady, is just an amazing human being. She has created this cozy place with a great selection of coffee, tea, sandwiches, cookies and most important of all best Apple Fritters on earth :D. This is the first ever coffee shop that I walk in and they immediately know the drink I would order, first ever coffee shop I became a regular at. Aside from their Apple Fritters, try their apple brie ham sandwich, the caprese sandwich and the breakfast sandwich. They also have a killer quinoa kale salad.
Thanks June :)

Really like the coffee. After add brown sugar and cream, have initial taste of ice wine in your coffee. Order a omelette muffin, BLT bagel and Apple fritter, things are really fresh and tasteful, especially the Apple famous fritters. Nice service and surely a quiet and famous local cafe in the neighborhood. You can come and enjoy yourself or with friends.