The Waverly Celebrates Five Years in Cardiff

The Waverly is hitting its five-year mark, and instead of just posting something on Instagram and calling it a day, they’re throwing a proper anniversary dinner.

If you’ve spent any time at this coastal café in Cardiff, you know it’s become one of those spots that anchors the neighborhood – the kind of place where regulars actually know each other and the staff remembers your order.

An Evening Built Around Community

The celebration includes a cocktail hour, bites, and a prix-fixe dinner – the full treatment for a milestone that deserves it. At $162 per person, it’s positioned as a special occasion rather than a casual drop-in, which makes sense for an anniversary event.

You’re not just paying for food and drinks; you’re there to mark five years of a business that’s managed to stay relevant and beloved in a competitive area.

The Waverly has built its reputation as an all-day café that works whether you’re grabbing coffee in the morning, lunch with a friend, or settling in for dinner.

That versatility is harder to pull off than it looks, and the fact that they’re still going strong after five years says something about how well they’ve dialed in what the community wants.

Why This Matters

Five years might not sound like a huge milestone, but in the restaurant world, it’s significant. A lot of places don’t make it past year two. The Waverly has not only survived but become a genuine fixture in Cardiff – the kind of spot people recommend without hesitation when someone asks where to eat.

The anniversary dinner is a chance to celebrate that consistency and the community that’s grown around it. It’s one of those evenings where you’ll probably run into people you know, share a table with regulars, and feel like you’re part of something that extends beyond just a meal.

Reservations Required

This isn’t a walk-in situation – you need to book through OpenTable. Given that it’s a prix-fixe dinner on a specific night with limited seating, it’s worth reserving sooner rather than later if you want to be there.

See you there!

If The Waverly has been part of your Cardiff routine over the past five years, this is the night to show up and celebrate what they’ve built.

📆 Thursday, November 13
📍 2005 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff
🎟️ Book your table here
ℹ️ More info here

See you there, San Diego!

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  • Start Date
    November 13, 2025 6:00 pm
  • End Date
    November 13, 2025 9:00 pm
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    All done
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    Waverly Restaurant & Lounge | 2005 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA
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