UncategorizedOctober in Pacific Beach is a strange and lovely month. The mornings arrive with a chill that has locals digging out the hoodie they haven’t touched since spring, and the first coffee of the day suddenly feels a lot more important. Then, by lunchtime, the sun is out and it’s patio weather all over again.
You won’t find a pumpkin spice anything on Palmy’s current menu, and honestly, that’s kind of the point. Instead, here’s what to order when the morning needs warming up.
For a chilly 8am start
Start with Mom’s Banana Bread. It’s served warm with salted butter, and it might just be the most comforting thing in the whole building. It pairs with every single coffee on the menu, and it’s the kind of thing you’ll find yourself craving on cold mornings for the rest of the year.
If you’d rather go sweeter, the Cinnamon Roll is your friend. Grab one with a hot drip coffee and claim a sunny corner of the yard before everyone else has the same idea. For drinks, Andy’s Mocha is properly, unapologetically chocolatey, while the Salted Honey Vanilla Latte is sweet with a little salty edge that makes it surprisingly hard to put down.
The banana bread double
We’d be doing you a disservice if we didn’t mention this one. Order Mom’s Banana Bread alongside a Banana Bread Cold Brew, made with vanilla bean and a banana bread cloud. Yes, it’s a lot of banana bread. No, we’re not sorry, and once you’ve tried it, you won’t be either.
Comfort plates for grey mornings
When the clouds hang around a little longer than expected, it’s time for something more substantial. The Surfer’s Breakfast is the reliable classic, with two eggs your way, bacon or soyrizo, avocado, seedy sourdough and crispy tots. If it’s a long weekend or you’re celebrating something (or just feel like it), the Steak & Eggs with pan-seared ribeye, two eggs, tots and house salsa is the ultimate treat.
Later in the day, from 11am, the Fish N Chips is a cosy favourite too. The tempura-battered fish comes with furikake fries and herb wasabi tartar, and it’s exactly what a cool afternoon calls for.
Warm drinks that aren’t coffee
Not every warm drink has to be a latte. Palmy’s tea list includes Mango Green Tea, Island Breeze Rooibos and Hibiscus Tea. Rooibos is naturally caffeine-free, which makes it a great option for a late-afternoon visit when you still want something warm in your hands.
And by 1pm…
The sun is out, the hoodie is off and tied around your waist, and you’re ordering an iced matcha after all. That’s October in PB, and it’s one of the best times of year to be here.
Quick answers
Does Palmy’s have seasonal specials?
Seasonal specials are shared with Palmy’s newsletter subscribers first, along with event invites and the occasional free coffee. Signing up is the easiest way to hear about them.
Is the banana bread served warm?
Yes. Mom’s Banana Bread is always served warm with salted butter, which is exactly how it should be.
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