What a great find, this place has great everything, from the drinks to the super friendly staff. We had a few questions that got answered, our drinks were great, the atmosphere was open and welcoming, clean too. I am happy to have found this little gem. read more

The first time I came was about a month ago and it was less than an hour to closing, so I couldn't order food. I get that you have to close down the kitchen some time but it should be announced that food can't be ordered after 12:30 pm (for example). Then I went there today early enough to order food because I was really looking forward to trying a breakfast sandwich or burrito. The kitchen was closed. It never opened. I pressed as to why it was closed. The girl said, "people call out." Whoever manages this business or owns it better get it together! I worked customer service for 30 years and none of my bosses would let that happen! Think of all the money you lost that day! read more

What a great little find on the way to our E-bike tour. The simple black coffee was great. Not bitter at all. We got the coffee cake muffin and cheese danish which was tasty as well. The kitchen wasn't open yet which I was a little disappointed about as it was after 8 on a Sunday :) but would still recommend the coffee and pastries and service. Loved the fact there was indoor and outdoor seating and pet friendly. 2 black coffees, 1 fru-fru drink and 2 pastries read more

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I don't know of any coffee shop or café that opens for breakfast but doesn't actually take food orders when they open. Unfortunately, this was not a good experience. Considering we were their first customers of the day, we certainly didn't feel like we received the best treatment. We waited 20 minutes, and they still weren't taking food orders. Why have a breakfast menu or open at a certain time if the breakfast menu isn't going to be available? It was very disappointing, especially since we were there right when they opened. We eventually decided to leave and go somewhere else, where we were able to order our breakfast right away. The food was fresh, delicious, and the service was much better. What a shame. I probably won't be returning to this coffee shop. read more

Brickyard Coffee & Tea - Front door - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Was walking around the neighborhood sightseeing, and we liked the look of this brick building corner spot near the railroad tracks. Walked in & loved the cozy look of the place & the set-up. Went to the Countet, stood there for about 5 mins to the point of feeling awkward while the young lady made some coffees for an order. I understand you are working, but a simple "Hey, be right with u" would have been cool. Nope, she finished the order, called out the name of the coffee, and then asked what do u want. The whole vibe was negative, personally I was ready to go, but the wife & sister was starving. The food was okay, blueberry cake was Costco level (so not bad) Acai bowel was decent- overall pretty pricey. Definitely could have skipped & ate a snickers. read more

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This was a nice stop on a walk when we needed something to drink a little snack. The shop is very spacious and has several options for pastries and breads. Service was helpful. read more

Brickyard Coffee & Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Very friendly and delicious food. Very kind to our dog as well. Will be coming back soon read more

Brickyard Coffee & Tea - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Nice little coffee shop in the corner. Not a lot of seating inside but quite a bit of seating outside. I had the Spanish Latte which was not too sweet but sweet enough. The staff was friendly. Good spot for a quick cup of coffee. Can't say I would seek out this spot specifically. But if I were in the area and wanted a latte, I'd stop back in. read more

Brickyard Coffee & Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Nice small quiet cafe. Good coffee, comfy atmosphere, welcome employees. I loved the Mexican latte read more

Brickyard Coffee & Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

This place used to be a go to spot the staff used to be friendly the food and coffee used to be good it was a cute welcoming environment. It's not anymore. Unfortunately food/coffee quality is subpar but still grossly over priced. Being close to downtown is nice but $15 for a breakfast item that I could have made better at home is absurd. The big thing is actually the staff. I can get over bad pricing and just go for a treat yourself or whatever day. But the staff is rude. They act bothered if you are there (your job literally depends on having customers stop being rude to them) I've worked in customer service all my life- it's time for an attitude change or staff change here. People don't really like to throw away money in places where the employees are entitled rude and can't complete the basic functions of their job. read more

Very cute coffee shop in San Diego. Adjacent to trolley light rail stations, its location is impeccable for foot traffic. Older rustic building is cute and clean! Happy staff provides good service and are genuinely nice. I came for a coffee, and they closed shortly thereafter but allowed me to finish my drink. Vanilla oat milk latte was really good! The only limitation is little bit smaller menu, but what they do offer is pretty darn good... Very clean restroom is an important point too... read more

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I really wanted to fall in love with this place. I had walked by several times but they were closed for the day every time (they close relatively early - I think 12 PM). It looks so charming and adorable on the outside ... the inside, however, is very underwhelming. Additionally, it is shockingly expensive. I don't know if I have ever experienced such sticker shock before. I fully understand and acknowledge rent and cost of living generally is ridiculously expensive in downtown San Diego, however I'd expect a bit more for how much I paid for a bagel. My friend was visiting from out of town and I was so excited to finally visit this shop and hopefully show him a good experience. Unfortunately I was instead super embarrassed and felt so bad he paid so much for a pretty below-average experience. The food wasn't bad, but it was hard to stomach the pricing and the below average interior. I really really do want this place to succeed though - I hope they can elevate the experience to somehow justify their price points. Two stars because the person who took our order was really nice and because I do see the potential. I'm rooting for you guys!! read more

Brickyard Coffee & Tea - Custom bagel order, Brickyard Breakfast Burrito - good but very expensive - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

New to the area an was hoping to find a local regular coffee shop Vibes weren't good, the cashier just didn't look like she wanted to be there. Someone before me ordering a coffee, it was also her first time and the cashier almost seemed like it was a chore to help her. Their Vietnamese is milk based making it a Vietnamese milk latte it thaw what you like but that's not the typical or traditional way Tried to tell me what I ordered was a hammerhead with sweet condensed milk... Advertise it as a Vietnamese milk latte please read more

Well, I got to walk with my feet because absolutely diabolical. They are charging $13 for a bagel and who knows how much for a coffee. When I expressed how much the prices went up the woman serving just said it's 2025 and you are downtown. We are nowhere close to downtown it is by a Trolley stop. Here is a picture of nobody there. So I guess lots of people have the same idea. Go to Bruegger's around the corner for $13. You can get two big cups of coffee and a specialty bagel. read more

Brickyard Coffee & Tea - $12 for a specialty bagel and two coffees around the corner not the Brickyard! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Food is very good but service was really unpleasant. They have a veggie panini that is supposed to come with hummus which is the main protein but they were out and had no veggie protein substitute. I asked if I could get a discount but they said they charge for the sandwich not for the stuff on it ?? Also I ordered a hot chai latte but they gave me an iced one insisting I asked for iced rather than just offering to make me a new one right away. I am certain I didn't ask for iced. read more

Stopped by here on my walk today to try it out. I walk by all the time but they just do breakfast hours so I usually miss them. Cute little space inside. I only got an oatmilk latte. It was alright, service was great but the coffee was just okay especially for the price. read more

Brickyard Coffee & Tea - Oat milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Very good customer service was helpful on drink explanation Ordered the hammerhead and it was amazing Nice seating inside and outside as a real cool location near water read more

What a lovely cafe! Love the brick and ambiance. I've walked past this place many times and now that I've stopped in, I'll be back. They have pastries and their coffee is delicious. I ordered the Mexican mocha but they were out of it and it was only 8am! She said it's their popular drink. So I ordered the latte which was really good. Can't imagine what the Mexican mocha would be like. This cute little place has been painted many times. I bought one for my place. read more

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Super cozy chill vibes at this place feels like it takes you back into the early 2000's music is always a vibe and food/coffee is delish read more

Brickyard Coffee & Tea - Bagel Melt & iced brown sugar latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I stopped in for morning coffee and to get some work done. The coffee was fine. I had the oatmeal, which was a giant bowl of oats with plenty of fresh fruit. The oatmeal did not have enough hot water. They had a wifi password posted, but I could not see the guess network to attach. There were inside tables, and a brick patio area to sit outside. The service was inattentative. read more

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I visit this coffee shop once in a while for probably the past 10 years. I have a good experience each time. The baristas are always nice to me and my two kids. I wish they were open longer hours ( earlier) because my kids are early birds, but it's ok. I think this place has a cozy vibe and I always enjoy looking hanging out. read more

Ordered a simple cold brew with light ice. She put way too much ice in cup. Asked nicely to remove some. She refused. Rude, obnoxious service... Acted liked they could care less. Hopefully something better will move in. Convenient location right near trolley station. Oh well. read more

I ordered a vanilla rose latte and it did not disappoint. I'm so happy we came in. It was a quaint little spot with plenty of menu items. Quick and Friendly service. The building used to be an old bank, the old bricks keep it quiet. read more

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Tried this spot for coffee when I was in the area staying at a nearby hotel. The coffee was decent and the staff friendly with quick service. read more

I walked into a peaceful ambiance and endearing workers. In the cool pocket of San Diego by the trolley station. read more

Brickyard Coffee & Tea - Cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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I drink coffee every morning. Today I spilled my coffee and the employees treated me badly.

Good service locally owned. Has been downtown forever. Nice outdoor patio where you can drink delicious coffee and watch the trains go by. Good breakfast and sandwiches read more

Really cool spot in downtown San Diego. Love the vibe here! I got a Mexican mocha and it was delicious. I would definitely recommend ! read more

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Just found this coffee shop, was walking my dog Cuco and stumbled in. The food was delicious, and my coffee was tasty . I was able to meet the employees, kai and grace very nice, and a young handsome fella Joe :) read more

Very cute corner coffee shop near the convention center, warm and welcoming for tourists and con goers! Parking: Street metered parking only. Ambience: Theres a good amount of space indoors and outdoors (some tables with/without umbrellas). The indoors is decorated very cosily. Outlets can be difficult to find but when I went there was a power strip along the wall. There's free wifi as well. Service: Service was great, some very kind women were working diligently. Drinks: I got the Mexican mocha and my fiance got the iced mocha. Both were delicious, definitely on the sweeter side (of course theyre mochas!) and we prefer it that way! Brickyard is a great coffee stop if you're around the area and I would definitely recommend :)! read more

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I visited Brickyard Coffee & Tea two days in a row, and I received poor customer service on both days. The person at the register, who did not want to disclose her name or her manager's name, was short and rude. She created an environment where it seemed like it was a chore to serve and ask questions. I did not feel welcomed as a guest or valued as a customer. As a result, I will not be going back and will share my experience with friends and family. If you enjoy excellent customer service and employees who make you feel valued, this is not the place for you. read more

I've lived in California for almost 40 years. And I can honestly say that this was amongst my top 3 worst breakfast burritos I've ever had. I bought a burrito and a water and it was over $17 plus tip..... Zero seasoning not even salt or pepper. Basically just a 2 egg burrito. You had to pay extra for meat. It maybe had two tots in it for potato's. Honestly embarrassing. I would have given it 1 star but it didn't come piping hot. The $3.50 water bottle was literally a Costco Kirkland brand water bottle. 10/10 do not recommend. Maybe their coffee is good read more

I should've known by the lack of customers inside. Grumpy staff who I clearly inconvenienced by asking to place an order. Ordered a latte, but was made incorrectly. When I questioned how it was made I was told the universal method was wrong. Asked for steamed milk and the unpleasant cashier said they don't do that because their water is too hot as is and not necessar. Went to The Tin Scoop across the street and the staff are so friendly helpful. All tables occupied. Rave reviews from customers who were seated outside, so I had to give it a try and it did NOT disappoin! read more

We stopped by for a late breakfast and had a coffee, breakfast burrito, side of eggs and an acai bowl. The coffee and food were decent. Their portion sizes are quite large. Two of us shared the breakfast burrito. The side of eggs has cheese but still tasted a little bland. The acai bowl was good and big enough for two people to share. The fruit on the a ai bowl was nice and fresh. They were out of hash browns when we went which was disappointing since it was supposed to be a part of the burrito. Overall, the service was friendly and the food was okay. The location was convenient for us. There is indoor and outdoor seating. read more

I live have lived next to the Brickyard for 20 years. It's sad to have seen this friendly customer oriented place deteriorate into a failed business with rude and uncaring employees. Yesterday the very aggressive clerk insisted she had given me the correct change when I showed her that it was $4 short. She returned my $20 bill and ordered me out of the store. I'll never go to Brickyard again. Fortunately there is a very nice Starbucks across the street in the Headquarters read more

Barista and cashier were rude, didn't make extra hot asked for it. Wanted to leave the place asap, didn't feel this place welcoming at all

I visit SD every summer for a week, and typically stay at dirtier the Hyatt Manchester or the Marriott Marquis. Last time I was here, this little place right across the street became my fave. This year, in trying to show my loyalty, I stopped by the first few mornings before my conference started. Each time, no one was home. 7:10, 7:20, even one morning at 7:35. Zilch. So I moved on and took my business elsewhere. Zero stars. Tip to the owners........be onsite for your posted hours of operation, and open when you say you open. :/ read more

Not sure how they survive. Refused to make split shot latte. Breakfast croissant was a Costco croissant American cheese (unmelted) and microwaved eggs. read more

The ambiance of this place is worth going to. The service was quick and very kind. I ordered the house chai tea which was good, a little sweet and would of preferred more of a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. The red door from the street pulls you in, into an industrial decor and cool breeze. Very nice place to come and work or just enjoy the view. read more

Brickyard Coffee & Tea - House chai tea with oak milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Went here for breakfast this morning, cute little coffee shop on the corner. The service was great as well as the food they had. Could use more food options. The inside was fairly clean but outside seating area dirty. Furniture was aged and tattered. Would recommend for a coffee in the morning as those were good but I wouldn't come too often because of the lack of food options. Overall pretty cute coffee shop for a coffee and a croissant but the selection is limited after that read more