25 Best Cafes near Lakeside

“Samantha “Sam” is wonderful. Such a treat. Jorge cooked me a full-flavored chorizo scramble with beans. Salsa and sour cream on the side. And some nice warm flour tortillas. Then I ordered three large cinnamon rolls to go. I’ll have to write about them later. Plus I have to come back as locals say the fish tacos are “so good.” ALOHA.“

“4.5 stars We arrived on a Thursday morning and found that there was very little free parking. Paid parking is plentiful and we had to walk a bit to find free parking. The inside of this place is just great. Plenty of art and plants make this place really feel cozy and great place to hang out. We ordered a scone with peanut butter ube butter, a black sesame latte, and a pandan latte. The lattes took a while to come out, but the scone came out fast. The scone itself was solid and the addition of the PB-Ube butter was nice...it really brought creaminess to the party. Once the lattes came we gave them a sip. The black sesame latte was fine. I was unsure about the addition of activated charcoal, but I didn't really taste it. I would have wanted to taste more black sesame. The pandan latte was very good. It had just the right amount of sweetness and was very satisfying. I definitely want to come back here, as it seems like a cool night time hang out spot. On an unrelated note: the bathroom smelled GREAT! (not sarcastic)“

“I haven't been here since the first week they opened a couple of years ago. The place is very clean. The food is good quality. I had a bagel with smoked salmon, the avocado was a nice touch. I thought it strange they waited to make coffee after I ordered it. At least it was fresh. And I suppose if you call it "Americano" you can charge $4 for a plain cup of coffee.The young man working here had to be shown how to do almost everything by the woman who knew what she was doing. I hope it was his first day. Someone needs to teach him that it's rude to wear earbuds while talking with customers. They had a couple of flavor creamers for the coffee but no stir sticks. When I asked for one, I got a plastic spoon, which is a bit of a waste.“

“This is a small cafe that has been around a long time. As such, it's not necessarily trendy or have great decor, but it is a nice place. Our waitress was good and the food was also good. If you want a great sloppy Joe, or a good salad, this is a good place. Plus they serve a few vegetarian dishes.Parking: The parking lot is small, but we found parking at lunch time.Wheelchair accessibility: Definitely wheelchair accessible.“

“As soon as we walked in we were greeted by the friendly staff and seated right away. A great start to an even better meal! My fiancèe and I ordered the Honeymoon latte (vanilla latte sweetened with honey) and a Dirty Chai to start, both were super delicious, beautiful and handcrafted to perfection. For our meals my fiancèe ordered the Beefee Benedict which is served with Kufta (think Mediterranean "meatloaf" with robust herbs and spices) and a house blend cheese on top of English muffins and a made from scratch Hollandaise sauce. And I had ordered the Shakshuka "Special" which is on the regular menu, that's just how they named this dish and that comes with grilled onions and peppers, Kufta, two sunny side eggs in a rich and perfectly acidic tomato puree and houseblend cheese with a house made Bread dome on top of the whole dish. Delicious is an understatement, the food, the drinks the atmosphere, I mean everything fit so prefect. They have a little taste of different cultures and offer healthy alternatives and everything is made in house and I could not say anything bad about this place. 10 out of 10 recommend and we will definitely be coming back to try other amazing dishes.“

“Did it live up to the hype? Yes, yes, and yes. Ever since I got back from New York where I had some of the best banana pudding, I've been on the hunt for something similar in San Diego. I found myself near the area, so I stopped by to try Extraordinary Banana pudding, and I am so glad I did. They had many different flavors but I am basic and like original stuff, so I went with the regular and also tried the banana pudding cupcake. The pudding was fluffy, smooth, had fresh bananas, and wafers - it was so delicious. The cupcake was also just as good, it reminded me of banana bread in cupcake form. The only thing I wish was different is the packaging and the pudding to have more wafers, but that is obviously a personal preference. The owner is also very friendly and welcoming. Large trays were available, but I believe those need to be ordered in advance. It is a bit pricey, but what isn't, inflation is everywhere. Overall, I will be back for more!“

“Best place to bring a toddler for breakfast/lunch. The staff was lovely. Tasty, comfort food with good pricing. Kids pancake was in the shape of Micky so that was a bonus! And the best thing of all: the planes! We sat facing the air strip and between watching planes take off, helicopters flying overhead and the toy plane the waitress brought my son to enjoy while waiting for his food - it was nonstop entertainment. Will be back!!“

“Just a mocha, but it was very good and that perfect temp... won't burn your tongue, but nice and hot. Other dishes looked delicious and everyone enjoying the vibe. Outdoor seating spectacular with very effective heaters to compensate for the spring chilly .“

“Do I recommend O’Brien’s Bakery? Absolutely. Best Avocado Toast ever. Best Palmier’s ever. Have you ever had a Horchata Iced Latte? I hadn’t but I had one and it was awesome too. The staff is super nice and they will make things special if you call ahead. No frosting on your cinnamon roll, want a loaf of Dutch Crunch bread, just give them a heads up the day before you go in!“

“Cute space, great coffee. All sizes get 2 shots of espresso. Decided on their Honey Lavender latte - delicious. Hubby wanted his usual Caramel Macchiato, so Caramel Latte is it. Kids got hot chocolate, my son described it tasted like marshmallow. Overall good!“

“Good selections but most dishes have cheese ? but menu descriptions don't state that it has cheese. I tried the corn beef hash with eggs. It was okay but the hash was very salty I suppose if you mix the potatoes and eggs with the hash it will tame the saltiness of the hash. Coffee ☕️ is good especially since there is a selection to choose from.“

“Everything about this place has been graced by humanity's urgency of success and ambition. This cafe is absolutely the most wonderful best cafe in all of the west coast and dare I say in the entire united states. In all my years of living i have never experienced such an experience as wonderful as dinning in this wonderful place. A small little piece of heaven on earth.“

“Inconspicuously small deli spot in Jamul. When you pass by it may not look like much from the outside, but TRUST it's a hidden gem. Love this place - it's my favorite deli. It's family run by Manoli and his wife Rosio. Their son Milton also helps them out. They've been in business for almost 30 years. One bite of their pastrami sandwich will explain it all. They are so sweet and just the nicest and welcoming family. I love their consistency, every time you walk in the door you're greeted with a warm smile and food is always made with love. They don't make it til you order it and taste homemade. Give it a try and you'll find why they've lasted through time. From the sandwiches, their salads to their smoothies. You can never go wrong and the portions have not been affected by inflation. Same portion size.“

“The food here was so great like I always remember this place was highly recommend to have the biggest and the best burritos specializing in California burritos you can't find any place else that can duplicate the authentic taste and preparation of variety of food and beverages the tortillas taste homemade maíz and the combo plates were very big portions and authentic traditional Mexican cuisine and served with a lot of love and care and everyone was so friendly and helpful the place was very clean and well taken care of the upkeep was very good for my standard quick fast and delicious food takes very kinda a payment except checks and communication was very bilingual and the service was outstanding“

“I have passed by Izzy's so many times over so many years and the place is easy to miss. If you miss it, you are missing out! Amazing food, friendly service. It is always packed, so be prepared to wait. Although, you really won't wait too long. And, it's totally worth the wait! Be sure to get their coffee cake muffin, and ask for one to go! Can't go wrong with the corned beef hash. I am always on the lookout for a small breakfast place to be my go-to. This is the one!“

“Excellent flavor. Really fresh & Sweet fruit for a side was an outstanding surprise! The sandwich had ample turkey and the house salad dressing was a variation of a sweet Italian with a green twist. Salsa with the burrito had a robust chili flavor. Will be returning.“

“Had never been here, we were just walking around looking for a coffee place, when we found this lil place , as soon as we walked the aroma was delicious, so we ordered the huevos ranchero and chilaquiles verdes. They were beyond what we expected. Very tasty and fulfilling. The plates are pretty big. And service is good. Definitely will recommend and come back.“

“Discovered Patty's Cafe Today Very clean and inviting! Prices are competitive. Wide variety of menu items. Old fashioned breakfast which we don't have enough of around here. Mexican American, Greek options for lunch and dinner too. Best news! They don't put sausage in their country gravy!!! They will on request though. They do not disappoint. Try it for yourself“

“The ideal coffee shop for the perfect girl date! I always get their Raspberry White Mocha Latte with oatmilk, it's always a 10/10! We often struggle with choosing which desserts to get because they all look amazing! The baristas are always more than happy to offer their recs. Add this spot to your favorites!“

“Excellent service: we were seated within minutes of arriving, great breakfast / lunch menu, our food was quickly brought to our table, it was very tasty, and piping hot; the atmosphere was adequate but noisy which is to be expected on a Sunday lunchtime!!!“

“This is a cute little restaurant the food is good big portions friendly and clean however I'm only given them four stars because seating was quick but took them 40 minutes to bring me my food and only because I asked about our food when they brought my food it was barely warm I had to ask them to reheat it and when she brought it back she forgot my sourdough toast also there are only two waitresses there with a restaurant full of customers“

“Been meaning to try this spot and finally got the craving for a bagel. I ordered a salmon bagel ($9.50) and my friend ordered two stuffed croissants ($6.50 each).Salmon bagel: on first glance I thought they robbed me but after my first bite I was pleased. It looked like they only gave me slivers of salmon, but they stuffed bits of it on the top and bottom piece. That thing was evenly blended with all ingredients. Only note is not much cream cheese but I’m biased because I’m a cream cheese addict lol. Would definitely recommendStuffed croissants: they did not look or taste the best. Both were Soggy mush in the center and crispy on the outside. Favorite parts were the burnt pieces around the thing, not a fan of the filling. The cheese reminded me of low quality mashed potatoes. Would not recommend.“

“DELICIOUS SANDWICHES!! Came here once because of a CPR class I took nearby last week, came back with my husband and son because I could not stop thinking about their Italian combo sandwich! Great deal for a sandwich and chips. Super sweet woman making these delicious sandwiches, we will definitely be returning! My husband and son definitely approved!“

“I just got coffee, an iced latte. The coffee was okay, but at least they used real espresso. I liked that atmosphere for sure! And the worker was kind, quick and attentive. @sandiegocoffeetoursKid-friendliness: I bought my toddler, who ran out the door and probably would have into the street, except the street area is cornered off with tables and red umbrellas. He liked that, climbing on those and stayed close. It is also near Poway park, so we could have gone there if it was too troublesome with a toddler. It wasn't toddler friendly, but it was definitely not toddler dangerous.“

“LOVE this place! You can't go wrong with any of their bagels, and I just die for their breakfast sandwiches. Do NOT miss out on their fresh-pressed juices- carrot is my personal favorite, but you truly can't go wrong ordering anything here.“