Holy moly that's some good coffee!!!! Like what do they put in this?! Love it and will be returning…read moreany time I'm remotely near the area!

Stopped by to get some morning coffee. As advertised , this…read moreis a very minimalist shop. It's like a old school coffee shop. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The coffee was smooth,not bitter at all. Plenty of parking The place is fine, just not a lot of extras(not a lot of options on drinks)

Cannot recommend this place enough!!! Been here a couple…read moretimes for the dinner service (100/10 btw) but today was my first time coming for their breakfast. WOW WOW WOW!! The crowd of people was what you would expect for 10 am on a Saturday but there was virtually no wait. Just enough time to thoroughly browse the menu, take in the beautiful display case of baked goods, and by the time you've decided what you're in the mood for, you're at the register. After placing our order we headed upstairs to find a table and no less than 10 minutes our food had arrived hot and fresh. I ordered the Short Rib Benedict which was heavenly and the Coconut Matcha Cloud with oatmilk and seriously one of the best matchas i've had in SD. Thank you to everyone at O'Briens for the wonderful experience and outstanding service!

Hidden gem with nice decor and pastry murals, inside an office park neighborhood. The Sunday line…read moremoved fast. You order at the counter past some amazing baked goods. I tried the Honey Dill Turkey on Dutch Crunch--the sandwich was huge (no shrinkflation it seems, despite the steep price), and the bread tasted amazing. Took half home for lunch the next day. The unique dill-turkey pairing was creative (big plus), but I'd try a different sandwich next time. The presentation was great and they brought the food to our upstairs table. It also came with a cucumber-heavy, Greek/Israeli-style side salad (or chips I believe).

I want to start out by saying the customer service was really good, I was greeted as soon as I…read morewalked in and asked what kind of drink I would like. I got the Irish cream latte with almond milk and it was too good! Also, there's lots of seating space. Oh, I will say it is super easy to miss the turn into the shop because you are coming down a long hill stretch of a road, so keep this in mind.

I've been coming here for years, and I feel like both the service and the quality of the latte have…read moredefinitely improved over time. I was a little surprised reading other reviews mentioning they were greeted when they walked in because I've never really had that experience I haven't tried any of the food yet, but the latte has gotten noticeably better, which I appreciate. The location is also really nice, right next to the field, and there's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Overall, it has a cozy, easygoing vibe.

Came here after lunch. I was craving something warm and comforting. And I needed a bit of caffeine!…read moreI ordered my favorite, the Bibingka Creme Brulee latte... heavenly. While I waited for my order, I went next-door to See's candy. I was craving fudge. I returned about 2 to 3 minutes after my order and my order was ready. The service was great... It was fast and the lady was really friendly. Inside it's very dark & moody vibes, still good natural light where you can work and study from. I just wish they brought back the Turon crème brûlée latte.

Always out of many drinks for what seems like weeks on end. Definitely needs to either revamp the…read moremenu for new supply of ingredients they have or learn better logistics management to keep supply up. It's a solved problem, In-n-Out can serve more burgers than sense and never freeze anything and they've done it since before all our easy to access analytics that can review business operations models. For a place with multiple locations and a great brand it's sad to see it fall on its face so easily when it comes to this. Service and people are great still, but if my options when I visit are basic flavors I can go somewhere else.

Heard about this place and finally tried it today. We took…read morethe employee's recommendation. We had Honey Mac iced coffee with oatmilk. We love the customization of their caffeine level from 1,2,3. We picked level 2. Coffee is so smooth, and the amount of sugar is low which we like. Their coffee comes from Maui and Big Island. Although it was pretty much resemble from the Green world coffee in North Shore in Oahu Hawaii. Highly recommended! Employee is helpful and friendly. Few chairs and tables inside. Shared parking with other business.

Oh dear!! Well I like trying new coffee shops and promoting as needed, this place well, let's start…read morewith the ambiance, concrete floor and walls minimal decs, let's go to display case, empty and really badly in need of a clean, food, three very sad, well I don't know what they were, at this point I should have turned and ran, but the gal behind the counter was real sweet and engaged in a couple jokes so I selected a white chocolate raspberry truffle.... Decadent name and $7 I am not entirely sure who made or how it was made there was no one else in the shop, it tasted like warmed up left over coffee from my Mr Koffee with some non descriptive flavors that certainly didn't taste as advertised Sorry it's a no for me and needs a lot of help in presentation and ambience

the employees? 10/10. this is my go-to after work and i had such an amazing first experience a few…read moreweeks ago. steven is awesome and so is their thai tea. just sweet enough and the tea is strong. thanks guys!

I've always loved the matcha lattes from here and have told everyone it's one of the best. Today…read morewas not it. I came in and ordered through the kiosk while the lady, apparently she's the owner?, in the front was still helping the customer figure out what she wanted to order. After that customer ordered, she proceeded to make her order first. Fine, I have time (kind of) and yes, that customer was there first. She continued chatting away and I finally get my drink about 10 mins later. Now let's talk about the drink. I saw her scoop maybe a teaspoon of matcha into the shaker and shook it with the oat milk. First of all, that is not enough matcha. Second, you need to be whisking it or make a batch. All I can taste is strawberry milk. Today's cold interaction left a bad taste in my mouth. Not sure I'll be back.

Leah made such a good pumpkin dream puff Great atmosphere…read moreand the avocado toast was amazing!

Bri and Raheem were super quick with our orders, and everything came out great! They were both…read morefriendly, attentive, and made the whole experience smooth and easy. Great service all around--we'll definitely be back! Highly recommend this location!

Very unique coffee!! We ordered the rancher and the flavor of the maple syrup was deep and rich…read more Would definitely return to try other menu options

This place did not give the caffeine fix…read more I ordered the iced ceremonial matcha latte, sweetened with brown sugar. I saw them whisk it in the bowl, but it just tasted like I paid $6.50 for regular milk. Unfortunately I knew before I even tried it was not going to be good, due to the color of the drink. It was barely green. I like a strong match with that richer green color. My partner ordered the Honey Cinnamon latte. This one wasn't bad, but it was also weak in coffee flavor. It was basically a honey-cinnamon milk, with a splash of coffee. Overall, the flavors/sweetness arent bad, but that's not what we came for. Also, a bit nit-picky of an observation... the lids were not comfortable to drink from. It was just an awkward angle. Disappointing experience, I'm so sad to say I would not recommend this to friends or anyone looking for coffee in the area, as I would love to support the smaller businesses in the Carmel Mountain area.

Good tea! I got basic drinks to start and they were better than average. Like, I would come get…read morethem again. I got the wintermelon milk tea. It was well balanced, and not too sweet (which is a good thing). I normally don't get boba, but I got it this time around because it's cheap and it was surprisingly good! We came like an hour before closing and it was pretty fresh and chewy. Service was a tad slow, but the ambiance was nice. It's tucked deep into a somewhat dead plaza so it was a bit eerie going there at night, lol. The workers were extremely nice and patient as well. Would likely come again to try other drinks. Have to come here early though, as they close earlier than other boba shops.

I came to Nova Boba on a mission to find the best Vietnamese coffee and cheese foam in San Diego,…read moreand this place absolutely delivered. I ordered the Vietnamese coffee with cheese foam and it instantly reminded me of Saigon Coffee in North Park. It has that same rich and bold flavor that true Vietnamese coffee lovers look for. The cheese foam here is my second favorite in the city, right behind Maiko Cafe in Mira Mesa, which says a lot because their foam is legendary. What makes Nova Boba my new number one spot is the simple fact that I can finally get both Vietnamese coffee and cheese foam in one drink without having to chase down a pop up at a farmers market. I was originally planning on heading to the market for that little booth that serves my favorite combo, but I am so glad I found Nova Boba instead. Now I can come here any time I want without depending on a weekend schedule. The shop itself is quiet, clean, and surprisingly inexpensive compared to many other boba places I have tried. It has a calm atmosphere that makes it easy to relax or catch up with a friend. The staff is friendly and the menu has so many options that I already know I will be back. Next time I am trying the strawberry matcha because it looked amazing. If you love Vietnamese coffee or cheese foam or you are just looking for a new spot that will not disappoint, I highly recommend stopping by Nova Boba. It is officially part of my rotation now. Service was quick and place was cute.

The ambiance was really nice with plenty of seating. Their bakery selection varies but there's…read moresomething for everyone. They also have gluten-free options which is a plus! The staff were really sweet and friendly. You order at the front and seat yourself! Most of the condiments were self-serve along with water while the food is brought to you. The menu had plenty of selections from benedicts to paninis and fosters and their drink menu is also decent offering both hot and cold drink options.

Food 7/10 Drink 9/10…read moreAmbiance 7/10 Service 7/10 This is around the corner from our office. Enjoy coming here quite often. Their food is relatively healthy and tasty. This time I did the Caesar salad wrap, which was tasty on a spinach wrap. I opted in for the french fries which I absolutely love since they're shoestring. I also ended up getting the turmeric honey latte which was excellent. It was heavy on the turmeric side, so you're not a fan of that don't order this latte. The service was relatively quick and they're super sweet there. It's a cute café with plenty of seating to do all different types of work or for a great place to meet up friends. Instagram: eat_with_Jeanette