“Hidden gem- thank you Yelpers! I've been searching fruitlessly for a good flat white for a few weeks. I wanted the taste of the kind you can get in France and I feel like a lot of the coffee here just tastes burnt.Well today my coffee wish came true. I actually go to this industrial park regularly for work but I had no idea this coffee place was there, just a few doors down from the unit I'm usually visiting. My loss! It's a little hidden from the main road but super easy to get to. If you're coming east off the 5, it's the first parking lot/ set of buildings on your left. Turn left as you enter the parking lot and then first right into the first row of parking you see between the two buildings, and it's about halfway down on the left. The service was really friendly and the coffee is sooo good and smooth! My afternoon is looking much better thanks to them. :)“
“The BEST coffee on this street!! The staff is so friendly, the coffee actually tastes like coffee and isn't too sweet and the iced teas are so refreshing. They have vegan pastries and as a non-vegan I promise they taste so good. Plus it's a great spot to study or bring your laptop if you wfh.“
“Gluten free, dairy free, protein-packed donuts. They are not just good, they are killer! I randomly walked into this place with a friend, not expecting to get anything but his usual coffee order, and saw their amazing looking baked goods. I never can get anything fun at coffee shops with all of my food allergies, but when we asked, the barista let us know that not only are most of their treats GF, but also dairy free!!! The lemon lavender donut blew my mind, it was so amazing. Might even be one of the best donuts I have ever had, even before my allergies hit. I cannot wait for another excuse to be in Coronado so I can get another one.“
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“This will be their last month in business according to their Instagram page. Please visit them if you are in the area. Supposedly it's 9am-5pm but when I visited they had a note saying 12pm-5pm so I am not sure on their hours anymore. Coffee was great. Loved the espresso drop shot. They had seating inside, a small bench outside and served alcohol as well.“
“Stumbled across this wonderful coffee shop while visiting old town San Diego. A gem of a place, wonderful service and the coffee was delicious, there were 6 people in my party and we all enjoyed our drinks. I highly recommended stopping by and having a delicious cup of coffee or espresso.“
“First time at this location in IB - Wanted to work for a bit and enjoy a good space, coffee and scenery, stopped by. Sebastian was working and was very helpful in helping me decide what drink to try.Picked up a Midnight Vietnamese (hot) + a empanada (bacon and egg) both were delicious! I love the functional lattes. Their drinks aren't loaded with sugar and a bunch of bad stuff!!“
“This is a cool little shop that is next to a butcher shop and an empanada place. The owners are a brother - sister duo that has taken their love and passion of brewing coffee and have turned it into a business. Even though they are a newer coffee shop, they have built a community that connects dog lovers and motorcycle enthusiasts. Midnight Animal Coffee is a chill shop that is all about bringing people together and centering them around coffee. You can tell that the team knows their craft with coffee and even though their menu isn't too big, the products they have are special and have a unique taste. I had an event there for a photography meet and there were a lot of nooks in this coffee shop that were so cool to take pics - like the motorcycle out in front and the cool bathroom inside. The shop is located in a strip mall and there is a parking lot with free parking, but since it is shared with other businesses around the area - the lot gets full pretty fast. You may have to park along the streets of North Park, but it's not too far of a walk. If you're looking for a place to chill, this is definitely a cool place to visit!“
“Finally got to try this place out. My son is always dancing upstairs when this place is usually closed. Great coffee! I had the Salted Caramel Latte and he gave me an expresso since I told him I had a kickboxing match later. There's a wide selection if flavors to choose so it might be hard trying to pick what you want. Mark is such a great guy and the service was exceptional. I highly recommend grabbing a drink or snack if you pass by!“
“Will probably need to find a new place even though I love! There’s never any seats and even though i myself get some work done there occasionally, last time one small table had 4 laptops and it felt like it’s gotten a lot crazier. I’m so so glad to see the success but now with folks driving over from other areas, us folks who live next door can’t really enjoy.Perhaps they can expand into the old Twiggs spot! ??“
“I purchased a chia with oatmilk, I can taste cardamom and the warmth of the chia spices. 13 $ and some change for 2 iced chia drinks both same size.Warm and friendly barista and a smaller inside area making it cozy but not cramped.It's raining today and the place is filled. I waited a few minutes to be helped but at no inconvenience due to the yummy drink and atmosphere.“
“Ahh lovesong. This reminds me of LA. The coffee shop is so cute inside, I love all the decor and design, very open concept with lots of natural light and plants. Just a really nice place to be in and to take friends to. I really enjoy the creativity and presentation of the drinks. Most drinks come with a floral decor. The menu has a lot of variety for coffee drinks. I also like how there's lots of drinks with savory elements that you would not typically associate with coffee drinks (think rosemary, thyme, salt, habanero pepper) as well as other sweet ingredients (maple syrup, coconut flakes, fig, banana). For food they have a few items in their fridge, like yogurts or chia bowls. I Wish they offered more food options or pastry options. Their pastry display is pretty small. But I get that the specialty here is the coffee. The service has been good. The times I've gone the orders take a while but that's because there's a huge line/wait. But when we get our drinks they taste great.“
“When work brings me to the San Diego Convention Center, one of my favorite perks is getting to swing by Achilles Coffee in the Gaslamp District. This spot has quickly become my go-to for breakfast and a much-needed caffeine fix to kickstart the day. In fact, I just stopped by today and got The Warrior Breakfast, which comes with fluffy scrambled eggs mixed with cheese, a stack of three mini pancakes drizzled with a syrup that's absolutely delicious, creamy smashed avocado, and a choice between bacon or cranberry sausage. The perfect fuel for a busy day I had ahead, complemented of course by a beautifully crafted latte. I'm already looking forward to my visit tomorrow to try their breakfast burrito. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area!“
“Ordered a “large” oat milk cappuccino for a coworker and was told they only have one size of a cappuccino, but they could make me a latte. This was the first good sign!We had a large order, and it got a little busy. Wound up waiting a bit for our pour overs. One of the pour overs stalled while the barista helped other patrons. It was dumped and started again. This was the second good sign!Every drink we ordered was enjoyed. My pour over was fantastic. Highly recommend Bird Rock for their dedication to crafting quality beverages.“
“Loved my visit to Seven Sea Roasting and I think you will too, read more to see why:1. Let's start with the coffee, it's great! Tastes like they know what they are doing. Perfect temperature, great flavor, all around great. Highly recommend for the coffee.2. Service, there is something about San Diego coffee shops where I walk in and get a drink a few minutes later. It's amazing. Super fast and high quality. Also, the people working were kind and helpful. Helped me find a treat for my daughter who can't have gluten.3. Love the details in the space. Awesome aatmosphere. For coming at 7:30 in the morning the place was active. Seems like a spot a lot of people enjoy. Good attention to detail.Highly recommend checking this place out, see photos to get a sense of the space.“
“Oh my gosh. This coffee shop is the best coffee shop I’ve ever been to. First off the vibes are immaculate. Good coffee, dogs, beer, and everything you can imagine. They even play planet earth on the TV which brings me serious nostalgia. The service was superb. The one barista, Maiya, treated me like a literal queen and made my coffee taste scrumptious. Would go back immediately.“
“Coffee was pretty good, but the service was really average. Almost no acknowledgement that your drinks are ready, in general didn’t seem like they wanted us there (maybe it was just early in the morning, but that’s the coffee business right?). Atmosphere was industrial / metallic / warehouse which is different for little Italy / downtown area.“
“The coffee here is so good. The first time I came here I got an iced white mocha, that was seriously the best white mocha I’ve ever had. Today I got the classic açaí bowl (my first time ever having acai!) and an iced pistachio honey latte I think. The açaí was really good, I loved how simple and yummy it was.I really like trying different flavors of coffee, especially lattes, so I was excited to try the pistachio honey. It was pretty interesting, I would definitely buy it again.I think any coffee you get from here is gonna be great, it just always has this particular flavor that is SO GOOD. Also every time I come here it’s usually before class so I have to get my food to go, but the baristas always provide quick and friendly service. The atmosphere is really cozy, with indoor and outdoor seating and pretty decorations. I wish I had time to sit in and eat here!!Overall, this is a pretty great coffee shop. In my opinion, probably the best place in San Diego. Although I have yet to try the sandwiches or omelettes. But I still highly recommend it!!“
“I came here because I saw they had coffee flights and I’ve been wanting to try one since I saw that idea awhile back!The atmosphere is so cute it’s small inside which I didn’t mind, the food was really good I ordered the El Chorizo and it reminded me of how my mom would make it and I enjoyed it very much. The love flight was really good! It wasn’t overly sweet at all which I enjoyed as well.“
“Great experience at Modern Times Flavordome. Tron poured us drinks and was super knowledgeable about the entire menu. I tried all the hazy IPAs in a flight which was pretty good. I then had a pint of orderville which is my favorite. We were able to bring in our pizza from across the street and eat it inside.“
“we ate a bagel and a sandwich which was very fulfilling and extremely delicious! what impressed us the most was their coffee, more specifically the mocha it was so rich and creamy we fell in love with it. The baristas were very kind as well. Definitely recommend :)“
“I had a fantastic experience at this coffee place. The location couldn't have been better, and the atmosphere was truly enjoyable. However, due to its popularity, seating was consistently full, which might be something to consider during peak hours. Nonetheless, the quality of the coffee was commendable, and the staff members were exceptional, providing top-notch service throughout my visit.“
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“By far my favorite coffee roaster in San Diego. Located right across from Petco Park. We've visited during off season so it was easy to drop in without any huge ball crowds. The star of the shop that I really enjoyed was the nitro cold brew. Incredibly smooth and great tasting. As soon as the brew was poured out of the tap, you can immediately tell it's gonna be a good day. By far one of the best nitro cold brews I've ever had. Staff was welcoming and service was quick. Skip Starbucks and support local. Cheers to a good brew.“
“I was worried the vanilla bean latte would be too sweet but it wasn’t. It has just a hint of sweetness. Came out at a temperature you could immediately start drinking which is slightly too cold for me. The macchiato came out about the same temperature. Everything came out super fast.“
“This place is the reason I get out of bed. Their coffee is great, arguably the best in San Diego.They have fun breakfast items from ever-changing flavors of iced donuts to hot breakfast sandwiches and good bagels with the only vegan cream cheese I’ve ever had that tastes good. But the best part of dark horse la Mesa is their staff. They make my morning. They know my drink , they get me in my way so I’m not stressed about getting to work on time because I’ve stopped for coffee . They’re funny, caring , personable and make damn good lattes . That’s why I am there ever single morning.“
“I have been here 30+ times. Fantastic local coffee spot for a number of reasons. Always prompt. Always delicious. Vastly superior to chain locations nearby. The coffee itself is balanced perfectly in taste/flavor. Rewards program is fantastic too. Staff is on point.“
“Excellent neighborhood coffee shop. Got a Brownie, Red Velvet cookie, Blueberry Muffin, and an Almond Pastry. The muffin had lots of blueberries. Everything was freshly made and very tasty. Nothing was over the top too sweet like at other coffee shops.Parking: Plenty of parking in the parking lot and street.Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible parking, entrance, and seating.“
“Love love love!! This cafe is beautiful! The staff are super friendly, attentive and sweet! We had their caramel macchiato & pink rose waffles. Both were delicious and the waffles taste just as good as they look! We will definitely be back!!“
“Love Talitha. Their mission, their product, and their staff are all amazing. Jake, Adriana, Taylor, and the whole team are excellent. The support, communication, and expertise are always authentic, prompt, and professional. We are in the throes of opening a new coffee shop and the Talitha team has been with us each step of the way, offering guidance, tech support (thank you Taylor for bearing with us with such grace), and training as we get our shop rolling. We are proud to be partnering with them and be a part of their mission as we grow. Grateful to them for all that they offer, they truly go the extra mile. I would recommend this company to anyone looking for a roasting partner, coffee education, or just a good cup of coffee.“
“Review applies to coffee and ice cream only, separate occasions.Had “The Champ” latte, their cinnamon/honey latte, which was wonderfully balanced and even better than expected. Not sure if they do latte art in drinks that are not to-go or if they even offer sit-down coffees, but the taste and texture of the latte was a strong 9/10.The ice cream is also delicious, albeit nearly the same price as a good gelato shop around here ($8/two scoops is a bit steep for ice cream). All the flavors I’ve had were great.The atmosphere is rather lacking - very limited seating and sort of ramshackle in its decor and layout. Not really on par with the high-quality third wave coffee they’re serving.Service was, while friendly, surprisingly slow for coffee. There was only one person getting one drink in front of me and I still waited nearly 10 mins for the latte. Like many businesses here, the staff assumes zero sense of urgency, even in the face of long lines.If you can catch it with a zero or 1-2 person line and plan to take your items to-go, the drinks are fantastic and the ice creams are excellent as well. Just don’t expect to enjoy a posh, relaxing and modern coffee shop ambiance along with it.“
“The. Best. Torta de lomo. Ever. The meat is juicy and tender, and it actually has some spice to it because of the jalapeños they add. All of the veggies and avocado is fresh!!! The agua frescas and smoothies that I've tried are delicious as well. The ladies who work there are sweet, thorough and efficient. Not to mention, fast! Only thing I don't so much care for is the space itself. It's very small and usually overcrowded, and no public restroom is available. Also the parking lot is always a mess because there are multiple businesses in the area, but it's all worth it for this food, truuuust!“