Finjan Coffee Shop is an absolute treat. Arab cuisine and café culture are incredibly rich, warm,…read moreand full of character -- and Finjan does a beautiful job bringing that experience to life. You can immediately tell this is a place built by people who genuinely love what they do. Wonderful staff, incredible hospitality, and a proud culture that deserves to be shared with the world. I absolutely love the fava bean open sandwich. I almost always go for the Arab cold brew, and their Karak is fantastic as well. The Turkish coffee is completely on point. I'm a huge fan. Places like this make many of us proud of our backgrounds, and I truly hope Finjan continues to grow into every corner of San Diego -- and eventually across the country.

I was on the hunt for a good early morning matcha and remembered how much I liked Finjan Coffee at…read moretheir Mission Valley location. It was so good I've recommended it to a bunch of people, so I decided to check out the original Kearny Mesa spot out of respect. In my head, the first location should be even better since that's where it started, but that wasn't the case at all and it ended up being pretty disappointing. I ordered online and it showed a 19 minute wait for just a drink, which felt long for around 6:30 in the morning. I placed it anyway, but when I got there the plaza was basically empty. It's in a quieter area near military and recruitment offices. My drink was already sitting at the pickup counter with my name on it, so I was in and out in seconds. There is some outdoor seating with music playing, which is nice, but I didn't stay long. I ordered the same matcha I got in Mission Valley because it was that memorable. The only difference was dairy milk instead of oat milk, but that shouldn't have changed it this much. The color was the first red flag. It was super light, almost pale green, instead of that bright vibrant green you expect from good matcha. You can usually tell quality just from that. The taste didn't match either. The Mission Valley one had a strong matcha flavor with a slight sweetness from the date syrup, and the knafeh cold foam pulled everything together. This one tasted weak and kind of flat. The cold foam was still good and tasted the same, but that's only a small part of the drink and not enough to save it. Now I'm honestly confused because I've been recommending this drink to people and if they came to this location first, their experience would be completely different. It just didn't live up to what I had before. I'll probably go back to the Mission Valley spot to see if that version is actually the standard, but this one left me pretty let down.

Checked out Easy Does It yesterday since I was in the area and really loved the vibe. The space is…read moresuper clean and open with tons of seating, so it's a great place to hang out. The staff were awesome and super friendly. I got the Mia-mor Latte and a plain bagel with cream cheese, and both hit the spot. One major bonus: they only charge $0.50 extra for oat milk! Most other coffee shops charge $1.00 or more now, so that was a really nice surprise. They also gave me a stamp card for future visits, which I'll definitely be using. Will absolutely be back!

cute coffee shop with super yummy matcha and hojicha!! i 100% recommend the matcha cloud and…read morehojicha cloud lattes, perfect amount of strength and sweetness for me. they also offer a variety of pastries, i really enjoyed their egg tart. service was friendly and they were quick. the cafe has lots of seating available and parking in the lot, would come back and stay longer!

Tried Matcha Labora -- it's solid. The matcha tastes real,…read morenot overly sweet or fake. Balanced is better if you like matcha, extra sweet if you don't.Nice texture, not watery.I'd come back.

Best matcha in California--smooth, rich flavor, and super high quality. I recommend it a lot…read more amazing service

Food/drinks: 5 Service: 5…read moreAmbiance: 5 I am so glad I found Boba Religion. I think it might be my new favorite boba spot. I have already been there twice in the past week, which should tell you how much I enjoy this place. The aesthetic is super neat. I love the decor and the overall vibe. It is colorful, bright, and full of character. They also have board games, and we ended up playing a game of chess, which made the experience even more fun. I have tried a few drinks so far. The double matcha was one of my favorites. I enjoyed it very much. It did not have that overly bitter matcha flavor and was sweet in a really balanced way. I also ordered the Oreo matcha, which was super delicious, refreshing, and tasty. The taro milk tea was good, and the ube cloud coffee was delicious. It actually reminded me of the Vietnamese coffee I usually get in Orange County, so now I do not have to drive all the way there to get something similar. The drinks here are great because they are not overly sweet, which is exactly how I like them. I also tried the purple rice yogurt just to check it out and thought it was okay. Service was also quite friendly, which added to the overall experience. I really enjoyed everything about this place. The vibes, the ambience, the customer service, and especially the drinks were all on point. I love this place and it is five stars all the way for me.

Came by Boba Religion for their one‑year anniversary BOGO promo and it was definitely an…read moreexperience. The line was super long (expected with a promo), but honestly it moved faster than I thought it would. Staff kept things friendly and upbeat the whole time, which made the wait feel lighter. Inside, the shop has cute setups and little games that kept the kids entertained -- a nice touch you don't see everywhere. I ordered the Double Matcha Latte, which was rich, earthy, and really good. At $8.75, it's on the pricier side, but with the BOGO deal it felt worth it. I also grabbed the pandan waffle, and wow -- that hit the spot. Warm, fragrant, and fun to snack on while waiting for drinks.

I stopped at this Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at least once a week when I worked in Kearny Mesa. Coffee…read moreBean coffee is much more to my liking than that at most other large chain brands, and I'd pick up a coffee and a sweet to take back to the office. This Coffee Bean is in a stand-alone building, with a drive-thru, in front of a strip shopping center. [My dry cleaner and barber shop were also in this center.] Service here is friendly. Parking is easy in the shared lot.

I came here to get some of their powdered coffee and coffee beans (which they can grind for you,…read morejust let them know) and they were having a deal if you buy two or more you get a certain percentage off and a free coffee. Which is a great deal. I also got their jasmine green tea which I have heard great things about and I wanted to try it. The service when I was ordering and placing my order was great. But when I was waiting for my order to be made which was just tea and a simple black coffee took about 30 minutes or longer when it shouldn't have. They weren't busy in there. I was waiting patiently for my drinks and when I went up to an employee to ask about my drinks and showed her my receipt she looked clueless. I am not sure what was going on that day but I shouldn't be waiting that long for something so simple when the place was not busy and empty. The employee who took my order in the beginning apologized and made my drinks but if I never said anything I would be waiting for ever. There is plenty of seating inside. There is plenty of parking. I'm hoping the next time I go in there, it will be a better experience since I really liked their jasmine green tea.

SAN DIEGO LIVING AT ITS BEST So impressed with the multi-use of this space! It's surrounded by so…read moremany apartment complexes but you don't feel like it. Across the street has a mini park for walking, workouts or pups. PARKING we came by at 1pm on Thursday so we got the free 1 hour parking out front. Otherwise, I bet this place fills up. They did have paid parking on the street as well. FOOD I saw the loco moco was popular so my husband got that. He said it was good but isn't as mind blowing as the one at Wonderland in OB. I got the fish tacos as the employee suggested it. They were m absolutely delicious! Perfect crunch with the added veggies and the chipotle sauce on top was I didn't add the sauce in the cup because it was a bit too spicy DRINK My husband got a Pepsi zero and I had a matcha with blueberry. My matcha was delicious. SERVICE I can tell our meals were freshly made bc it took 10 min to get our food. Pretty quick considering my fish tacos were fried. In terms of cleanliness, the team members quickly bussed tables after customers finished and everywhere looked super clean. This is such a vibey place where you could work on your laptop, share a meal with a few friends or enjoy a drink at the outside patio with the beautiful sunshine.

I'm been to this cool coffee shop with a beer fountain a few times and this sums up my experience…read more It's usually pretty packed given. The proximity to the apartment buildings nearby and seating is sometimes a premium. I like sitting on the porch and watching the people and wrapped with their pets to nearby Field Park. Sampled a few of the beers and sangria on tap with an açaí bowl. It's a little spendy, but a nice time. My last visit was with my wife and a friend and we were able to score a seat outside, which was good if you're in the area, I would definitely recommend.

Bestttt Matcha if you like sweeter matcha their Einspanner is the best, I go here like every week…read moreand it's always soo good. They have more matcha flavors too and they're yummy :333

I would say that if you're looking for good matcha in SD, this would be the best one! I love how…read morecutesy it is inside, however seating is quite limited. We heard great things about this boba shop, & it definitely did not disappoint. * Double Matcha - 9/10 (the matcha flavor was very strong & the drink had the perfect amount of sweetness. the matcha was very umami & the quality was up to standard. the foam was delicious, but i do wish there was a bit less of it & more drink. overall, i will 100% be coming by to try their other matcha drinks!)

Great place for an informal business meeting. Love the energy (even partially empty it feels…read morevibrant) and creative offerings. Had a honey rose late and the meeting went well. Think it's a great place to work. Sadly it's just slightly out of my everyday mileage zone given today's gas prices. You must experience this place at least once!!

Tried this spot for the first time today & was super happy with my coffee - I got an iced rose…read morehoney latte. My boyfriend got a chai and wasn't too crazy about it. The only reason I didn't give 5 starts is because from the moment we were handed our drinks, all the way up until finishing it at home, the cups they came in leaked pretty bad. I even took the cap off to clean it so it wouldn't drip & it would just leak again anyway. I would return but I really hope they invest in better quality cups - their pricing is pretty average these days, but for paying $16+ for 2 smaller sized coffee, I'd expect a better cup.

I'm a dog lover but still decided to try 3Cat based on a recommendation from a friend of mine…read more Came in and right away you can smell the sweetness, you can bropaboy catch diabetes is you sit in here for long periods of time lol. Jk The place is cool and decorated with 33 cats arranged throughout the store. The crew works hard and pushing drinks out as fast as they can. There are displays that tell you when your drinks are ready but aren't truly accurate. My drink was to take 28 minutes which stressed me out but actually came out in 16! The drink was delicious and very sweet. No complaints here. I downed it before I made it to the Pink Curebound Concert. I wouldn't hesitate to drop in here again. Be back soon.

Overview: very busy, long wait, but interesting and yummy drinks…read more ---- Cheese Berry $7.99: - Berry Smoothie, Berry Puree, Biscoff Crumbs, Cheesecake Cream - tastes like a blueberry cobbler in a drink form - I liked this one the best - indulgent, fruity, creamy, worth the calories Mochi Mango $7.49: - Not sure what type of smoothie (maybe mango?), Milk, Fresh Mango, Handmade Rice Mochi, Whipping Cream, Wafer Crunch - Drinking the mochi was an interesting sensation - the drink tastes the best if you mix it all up together - They say they have oat milk available on the menu and only after waiting for 20+ minutes when they notified me that my drink was ready, they told me they don't have any and there's no other milk alternatives - minus 1 star bc if they had run out they should take it off the menu or have a sign by the ordering kiosks - creamy mango flavor, thick texture bc the mochi ---- Notes: - parking is located around the corner and in the back - order from the kiosks (there's 2 of them) - adjustable levels of sweetness - seats available inside but can be very crowded - takes a while for drinks to be ready bc they're so busy but they give you a time estimate which is fairly accurate - kind of chaotic ambiance bc there was so many people inside waiting for their orders - the decor was cute and cat-themed ---- Overall: I'd come back to try their other drinks, be prepared for a long wait, and they might not have any milk alternatives

Wow surprisingly really delicious, more tea forward milk tea. I ordered the Camellia Black Tea with…read moreoat milk and honey boba and it was absolutely delicious! I've been here twice already, and it really hit the spot both times. I like how customizable everything is You can tell the staff works hard because it's the same person who takes your order and makes your drink. Of course, the drinks are on the pricier side, and having to pay an extra dollar for oat milk, but it is what it is. At least you can customize the milk! It's a great location given how it's right next to Daiso and the freeway. I'd say this is one of my favorite places to get boba now because of the quality and how tea-forward the drinks are, which is what I prefer personally. Highly recommend!

After having lunch nearby, my husband and I stopped by this boba tea shop for some drinks. I am so…read moreglad that we did because the drinks here were super good. It is clear that they use high quality, loose leaf tea with real sweeteners. The teas tasted natural without any artificial powder or syrup. Chrysanthemum Milk Tea had a floral and delicate taste that I really enjoyed. Barley Milk Tea had a nice nutty flavor. I highly recommend adding the honey boba topping with any drink. The boba was so soft and chewy and delicious. Also really liked the vibes of this shop. There is a decent amount of seating inside, as well as card games and board games that are free to use. The tables were clean, staff was friendly, and service was quick. I would love to see a Camellia Rd location open up in LA someday.