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    Cargo Cafe - Centerside

    4.6 (100 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 2:00 pm

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    Blended Matcha Honey
    Janna L.

    Located at the office building. Pretty nice location. It is very clean. I got blended matcha honey which was SUPER sweet. Too sweet. I would adjust the sweetness level if possible when ordering... or get different matcha drinks. you could taste the matcha which is a plus

    Nicole C.

    I absolutely love this place when I visited last I got an iced latte and I thought it was absolutely perfect. The staff there are so friendly their Brazilian so I was able to practice my Portuguese. They were very nice and helpful and patient while I figured out my order since it was my first time and getting to the place is really easy. They have a two hour free parking for guests and I absolutely love the back end where they have the fountain and there's water there's food trucks. It's in a commercial building for businesses so you'll see a lot of people on their lunch if we go around noon but the place itself is cute small the staff is really friendly and the coffee is really good. Highly recommend it. It's such a little hole in the wall, you can't even you don't realize it's there when you're driving but when you look it up on TikTok or on yelp, you'll find it.

    Protein Bowl
    Lys G.

    Amazing PB Cold Brew it tastes like a peanut butter cookie. 10/10 Service is very warm and kind, quality drinks. Only outdoor seating but very tranquil and clean. Food is okay! I got a honey and cinnamon latte as well which was mild in flavor - I enjoyed that- reasonable price, too.

    Michael B.

    Was picking something up in the office next door and stumbled upon Cafe Cargo at Center Side on a Tuesday morning, and let me tell you, it set the perfect tone for my day. The place was sparkling clean, and the vibe was chill from the moment I walked in. Old school Drake was filling the air, making it feel like the kind of place you'd want to relax at and let time slow down. A great pause to my hectic moment The staff was super friendly, which always adds a nice touch. The drink menu is posted on the wall or there are paper copies which made the process clear and straightforward. The place is located in a huge office building and they got a ton of options. Parking ain't easy. You have to pay to gain access to the lot. They've got everything from standard brews to some creative coffee-espresso blends that looked absolutely delicious. I decided to keep it simple with a cold brew, but I'm definitely eyeing those specialty drinks for next time. It's a small space with a few tables, and they also have a bunch of pastries and meals to go. It's got that cozy, low-key energy that makes you want to come back. Definitely planning on returning soon to try something unique off the menu.

    Tiffany C.

    Great place and coffee for a quick coffee run! I walked here from the nearby Marriott hotel. I ordered their apple chai latte and it was SO delicious!! Also to add, they had a promotion where if you ordered one of their seasonal drinks, you'll get a free pastry! What a deal! Iwas so stoked I came, so needless to say i loved my experience here. Will be back if i'm in the area again!

    Luiza T.

    First of all, it is within a business building, so heads up. Second, everything was mid. The acai bowl was not it. My husband enjoyed the pesto and egg sandwich, but I didn't. The banana brûlée matcha and PB + cream cold brew coffee were good and the best part. Great atmosphere though and seating inside and outside.

    Menu 12/24
    Tiff H.

    Yes, it's in the business buildings BUT, don't let that deter you from coming! You get an hour of free parking in the visitor lot and Cargo Cafe can validate your parking ticket so you can stay longer if you need to :) This place is on the lower right ground level of the building and has a sleek and simple aesthetic. It being inside the business building it has the perks of being next to this manmade beautiful pond. It almost feels like you're at a resort enjoying the view and vibes! This cute pond makes it a perfect place to either sit back and relax, or to sit and study! Yes. If you're looking for a coffee shop to study, def consider this place! Lastly, but most importantly, the coffee and service are also good! Alejandro helped me out and gave me the scoop about parking validation. They have some cute and festive Christmas time drinks going on right now. I got the caramel brûlée (cold with oat milk). I recommend all around!

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    Grabbing a quick drink at cargo is really the best start to my morning! The staff are always incredibly friendly and helpful, and are such a pleasure to chat with. Cargo's seasonal drinks are so delicious, especially their banana bread and banana pudding drinks that come into rotation. A coffee shop in my work building could have been so mediocre, and I'm so thankful that this one is just the opposite.

    Green chili chicken bowl
    Vanessa C.

    Food is okay. This time tried green chili chicken bowl and was horrible. Stay away from this hot mess lol. And they give you a green chili salsa you add its not like it's mixed. The cheese got cold and hard it was just horrible to eat so salty too. Never again.

    Outdoors.
    Gaby I.

    Great coffee shop with amazing outdoors. Friendly barista, love the great menu with vegetarian option -way more varied than most coffee shops I went too. The staff is friendly and yes, it's a pet-friendly place. Plenty of parking -rare for San Diego.

    Todays special! Vegan teriyaki chicken plate
    Alexis J.

    I work in the same building as Cargo and come down every Tuesday for a smoothie and a coffee. The staff is always so sweet and the coffee and smoothies are amazing. My faves are - Carmel Brûlée latte - power up protein smoothie - pb dreamin' smoothie - enlightened smoothie

    Soyrizo Empanada & Cortado
    Jack M.

    This particular Cargo Cafe is located at the Centerside Building in Mission Valley. When you park in the guest parking lot, you get 1 hour free, which is more than enough time to grab and drink and bit here. I had a good cortado and a fantastic soyrizo breakfast empanada from a local vendor. The cortado was good with a rich coffee flavor and a good smoothness. It just was a little heavy on the foam, not common with a cortado. Like said, the empanada was great. The filling was quite delicious. They soyrizo was scrambled in with a very good amount of eggs, which made the empanada shine. The crust of the empanada was very good, too. It was crisp in the right places and had a good softness in the right places. The service was upbeat and friendly. They offer breakfast burritos, paninis, smoothies, and salads, too. Not to mention avocado toast and specialty seasonal beverages. There's a good amount of inside seating and a lot of outside seating. It is a very nice place.

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    Coffee was great and the vibe was amazing!! Definitely would come back again. The water is super cool

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    I had a fall special latte - pumpkin and banana bread. It was delicious and staff is wonderful!

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    Great service! They know what I want even before I ask for it. The new team is awesome and their customer service is top knotch.

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