My new favorite coffee spot! I'm currently in my pandan obsession era and this place does it RIGHT…read more I've already been back more times than I can count. So far, I've tried the pandan, the brown sugar, and the sesame latte all iced w/ oat milk and they've all been a hit. The pandan is easily my fave, but if you're trying the brown sugar and don't love super sweet drinks I'd recommend adding an extra shot to balance it out. The drinks are consistently good and you can tell they really care about the quality. It's one of those spots you keep thinking about and end up going back to without even planning it. Customer service was solid and there's plenty of seating, which makes it a nice place to hang out or get some work done. Parking was also easy, which is always a win. Highly recommend checking this place out especially if you're a pandan lover like me!

This place gets a lot of hype for their scones, but honestly, that was the only thing special. They…read moreoverall they are very expensive and service is slow. Be prepared to wait, or order a mobile order for pick up. Cleanliness...could be better. Looks clean from ground level, but if you look up the plants and ac vents are covered in layers of dust. Scones were fantastic but not sure that makes it worth the wait.

We tried the ube taro latte and the iced vanilla latte--and it was great ! The ube taro latte is…read morevery sweet and reminded us of cereal milk, and the vanilla latte had real vanilla beans in it. Although the cafe was packed our order came out pretty quick. There is a lot of open seating, and the establishment has an overall great vibe. We hope to come back soon !

Stumbled upon this coffee house on the Too Good to Go app when looking for a snack while in the…read morearea. Loved the chocolate chip muffin (semi-sweet chocolate, but more of a biscuit consistency, not sweet, just satisfying). And let's talk cookies...absolutely the BEST sugar cookie and oatmeal raisin cookie that I have ever had. Again, not too sweet, but full of satisfying flavor. If you haven't been, swing by and give them a try!

The owner is super kind and friendly and my coffee was delicious. He's into marathon running and…read moreeverything about the place in ambiance honors that passion. If dropping kids off at the YAT camp in Grossmont, it's a great stop.

Super friendly owner, very cool running theme throughout and most importantly- the coffee is great…read more Definitely spend a few extra minutes to get here vs the fast monopoly coffee chain. Worth supporting a local, small business. ‍ Honey lavender latte

If you're in the La Mesa area of San Diego and you need a quick caffeine fix, this little…read moredrive-thru packs a big punch. I was on my way to church and needed an early cup and was surprised how many shops were not open at 7 AM. I'm sure I could have found a Starbucks but that's always reserved for a last resort. Big props to this spot being open early on a Sunday morning, so I could make it to church prayed up and fully caffeinated. The barista opened right on time (7 AM) I loved how friendly she was for it being that early, and she got me my drink within 3-4 minutes. I am not a big coffee drive-thru guy, but if I lived in the area, especially knowing it is veteran owned, I might become one. Thanks guys and best of luck!

I've been feeling the deployment blues lately so I figured I'd grab a coffee from one of my…read morehusband's favorite spots to lift my mood a little. I've had Red White and Badass Brew one other time after my husband raved about this cookies and cream latte he got here. It's a small, local, veteran owned shop, which honestly makes supporting it feel even better. So, I thought getting his favorite drink would help, but turns out that was a seasonal winter drink... please bring it back, it was sooo good. I got in line around 8:30 and there were two cars in front of me. This place is so small and cute, I actually used to work in one of these drive-thru kiosk style cafes so I didn't mind the short wait at all as usually its only one or two people working in there. I do wish they had a menu visible from the line because I couldn't decide what I wanted while waiting. The only things visible were the specials like an avocado toast and a "no lucks given" drink. I ended up pulling up the menu on my phone which works, but it would be more convenient if they had something displayed out front like a sandwich board or something. The employee was incredible, super friendly, my order was taken quick and my drink came out even quicker. It is a little on the pricier side for a cup of coffee but you are supporting a local business. With tip it came out to over $9 for a regular size. I ordered the no lucks given, which is a chocolate Irish cream latte, and swapped to oat milk. My first sip was amazing, a medium dark roast that wasn't bitter at all with a rich chocolate flavor. You could see the chocolate coating the walls of the cup and I'm pretty sure there was a cold foam on top that made it extra creamy. The overall drink was smooth and well balanced, just a little too sweet for my liking but that's something I can adjust next time. I did have a kind of odd moment though. My second sip was great until I got hit with a sudden punch of salt. Like a full on salt crystal just melted on my tongue for a good 10 seconds. It was strong and definitely woke me up... which I guess is what the coffee was supposed to do, I just didn't expect a surprise salt bomb to help with that. After that I checked my drink and everything looked fine and the rest of it tasted great. Overall I'll definitely be back. The service was great, the drink was solid, and I love supporting a spot like this. I can't wait to come here more often, and hopefully one day come back with my husband when comes home from deployment, with his cookies and cream drink back on the menu.

Literally heard the buzz about this spot and kept an open mind because, why support Starbucks when…read moreyou can try something new? We did a drive-thru run for coffee. I got a mint-infused ice coffee with vanilla cold foam (not sweetened) and it was absolutely delicious, refreshing, and a little different than the usual. The mint made all the difference. They also give me a little pup cup which I wish I got a better photo of since it was adorable and had a teeny bone treat on top. Also tried their sandwich from here (best breakfast) with avocado instead of meat and it was pretty damn tasty! Simple and delicious and a cute little treat-yo-self morning or afternoon stop. Shoutout the little lady with the short pixie-ish haircut - super kind and helped me find my new favorite drink! Definitely would be back to try other things.

Service: good/ quick. Food:Erm. Was really looking forward…read moreto my avocado toast. Turns out that my toast wasn't actually TOASTED... it was more like a smear of avocado on bread with a crap ton of vinaigrette- literally all i could taste. Ambiance: couldn't really describe the vibe... Would I try this place again- probably not.

For a few years now, I've been buying my beans, five pounds at a time, from Brew Coffee Spot in La…read moreMesa. I like the roasting profile they use, and for a while, they've stocked a Costa Rica Sonora Black-Honey Natural that is just fantastic. Joe Paraiso, the owner, is a very experienced coffee purveyor, and he's been incredibly kind to me, sharing his time and knowledge to make sure I get what I want. And, not for nothing, when I'm at Brew Coffee Spot picking up the beans I ordered online, I always have a coffee. Joe either does a great job of training his baristas, or he's REALLY good at hiring talent, or both. Seriously... his folks make my coffees, usually a cortado or a straight espresso, with a downtown San Francisco or Rome level of competence.

The La Mesa area has a lot of different coffee options, I'm glad I found this one. When I moved…read moreback to San Diego six years ago, I had a meeting with someone at this shop, but because I've moved to a completely different part of the area I had not gone back. Recently, I spent some time back in La Mesa and thought I would go back and try this spot out. So much space, friendly staff, reasonable prices, with a bunch of gluten-free and vegan options when it comes to food. Plenty of parking, outdoor seating as well, and even when they were busy, I think I did not wait more than five minutes for my drink. I chose to use their honey syrup instead of regular honey, and was not disappointed with my iced oatmilk latte also, I have to point out something you don't typically see at a lot of coffee shops. Both times I went, there was an incredible mix of generations in that shop. From younger to older, it was awesome to see generations coming together. Great job guys!

If you're ever in the area..this is a MUST!! The coffee always hits no matter the time of day, and…read moreeveryone is super kind and welcoming. Especially Thuray, if she's making your coffee, you're about to taste some good stuff!!

The food was honestly better than expected. I tried one of their sandwiches along with an açai…read moreoption, and both were fresh, flavorful, and made with care. You can tell they don't just throw things together it actually tastes quality.

I've been to Spacebar (currently known as SPACEBAR Cafe & Wine Bistro) several times because it's…read morean awesome community-focused spot with greaaat healthy food options at reasonable prices. Importantly, I keep going back because of the welcoming atmosphere and super friendly owner/staff. I especially looove it when there's an event like live jazz music, comedy open mics, etc. going on there for the community and don't want to forget private events they offer catering for. I always enjoy myself. I definitely recommend this Black Veteran-owned business to the Yelp Community :-)

As much as I pass this place, I thought it was a game store. Stopped in today with my friend and…read more the food was great!! I had the chicken and waffles and, man... perfectly seasoned and hot! Also had a mocha frappacino which was delicious. I looked at what others ordered, like a salad, an acai bowl, and a variety of other delicious items on the menu. They even have a little local jazz playing on certain nights!! Stop and check them out!!

So good! We've gone to Split after learning about them from Loving Hut in Mira Mesa. Their vegan…read morecheesecake is a must-try!

This location is per order only and there aren't any signage out front to indicate where the…read more"front" of the business is. There's a doorbell but no sign either

Cute, tasty, and a fun atmosphere, what more can a girl ask for?…read more We spent our Mother's Day here and it was special. The food options are limited and there was no chicken for the salad however the experience was fun and I'd come back. Definitely a place to try! The food was good and the staff were so kind and helpful!

first of all - this is the cutest little coffee shop i have ever seen. my daughters favorite color…read moreis pink so i told her to put on something pink and we decided to go check it out. the menu is limited/pricey and not a lot to choose from but it made her soo happy. i do like their new lavender lemonade that i tried during the taste of la mesa - but i was pretty bummed you had to choose between that or the matcha :( however, im excited to see where there next location is and if they are expanding the menu!