I came here on a whim to get some coffee + get some work done since I was near this area already. As soon as I walked in, I noticed that everyone working here had a positive and welcoming vibe - which is HUGE for me. I really appreciate when employees at a spot actually care about their work, it says a lot about the ownership/management. I ordered an iced PSL and their Avo Toast. Both were absolutely fire. The drink didn't taste like it was loaded with sugar, which allows you to actually taste the coffee and notice the quality of the beans. The avo toast I had was drizzled with this chili oil they make in house and it was 10/10. I wish I lived closer to here, as I'd likely visit daily. If you're a genuine coffee lover, definitely give this place a shot. read more

I've had a latte from here before and really enjoyed it, but unfortunately, today's latte tasted very different. The coffee had an old or stale taste and was missing the natural sweetness I usually expect from good coffee beans. The espresso also seemed too watery rather than rich and syrupy, almost as if the shot wasn't extracted properly. I'm not sure if it was the espresso machine, the grind setting, or simply a bad shot, but the flavor was noticeably different from what I had here before. Unfortunately, I couldn't finish it and ended up throwing it away. read more

I had been hearing about this cute new coffee shop that's practically walking distance from me, so I was really excited to finally give it a try. Walking in, the space has those hometown, community vibes you would hope would make you feel comfortable and welcome. The shop is also surprisingly spacious for a coffee shop, with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Unfortunately, the experience itself was not what I expected. It wasn't a particularly busy morning, and there were at least four baristas behind the counter, yet my husband and I waited at least 20 minutes for our drinks. Our pastries came out fairly quickly, but that meant we had to eat them separately rather than enjoying them with our coffee. To make matters worse, my croissant tasted burnt. Yuck. When I finally heard my name called, I walked up to the counter and saw two drinks sitting there. Since neither was labeled, I politely asked the barista which drink was which. Instead of simply helping me, she responded, "I haven't made yours yet," with a pretty obvious attitude. It was an unnecessarily rude interaction and definitely didn't make me feel welcome. I went back to my seat and ended up waiting another five minutes for our drinks. And unfortunately, the coffee itself didn't make up for the wait. I ordered the salted maple latte, and my husband had the French vanilla latte. Both were mediocre at best and left us pretty underwhelmed. Overall, I really wanted to like this place, especially because of its cute atmosphere and convenient location. But between the long wait, burnt pastry, unfriendly service, and disappointing coffee, our first experience was not a good one. Unfortunately, we won't be returning. read more

Came here over the weekend and really enjoyed it here! The drinks were good and not too sweet and it was a great place to sit down and relax. They had plenty of open seating and the service was pretty quick. I can't wait to try out more of their menu options, including their food! read more

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Very nice coffee shop! Café olla iced latte is really good! They do have Empanadas and other baked stuff! The staff are very friendly! The best of all it is pet friendly! read more

Casa De Otay - Café de olla iced - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I love this place!! They know how to make their lattes just right. I come here about once a week and the staff is friendly and know what they're doing. There are a lot of coffee shops around town, but this is a must-try, definitely one of the best. read more

So much was talked about this place that I needed to try. The place is spacious and pretty but the coffee and empanada not that great. I ordered the pumpkins spice latte and spinach and cheese empanada. The latte did not taste pumpkin at all and the empanada did not had any spinach. . read more

Quick stop to get caffeinated at CASA DE OTAY in Chula Vista! We tried to visit the casa location, but couldn't find parking. So, we drove by the casita off of Optima/Metro Park, and easily found a parking spot and walked right up to the counter. This neighborhood location is so cute!! I was immediately envisioning myself living in the surrounding condos and would most definitely make this a weekly excursion with my dogs. The Brown Sugar Rosemary Matcha off of the fall menu was delightful!! I requested 25% sweetness and it was perfect. After a quick stir and a sip, the hint of rosemary was a pleasant surprise. It was different, subtle, aromatic, and beautifully balanced with the earthy matcha. My brother ordered the iced Vanila Latte and finished it before I could ask if I could try it! Love the casita location in the park. We enjoyed our drinks at the red bistro tables under the San Diego sun. It was perfect! read more

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Came for the first time on a weekday before noon to grab a coffee and food with my mom. The place is super spacious and it has the modern decor, but it was packed in there with people studying or hanging out. It was really loud and overstimulating when we tried to sit at the stools near the bar. We ordered a drip coffee, ice salted maple and a couple of chicken empanadas. They had already sold out of the burrito and beef empanada which I really wanted to order. Maybe next time. The coffee was great, not too sweet. Empanadas were standard nothing too special. We ended up sitting outside which was super nice and way quieter. I think this is a nice coffee shop for the neighborhood. Maybe there other days where it's more calm & we can enjoy the inside. Hopefully they can be stocked with their popular food items past noon. It would great to have during lunch. read more

Casa De Otay - Iced salted maple latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Really enjoy this coffee spot in the South Bay Area. The place is well designed and has great drink options and I really enjoy the space.

I absolutely love the Casita located in the Millennia community. The little Casita is so easy and convenient to get to. I feel like the parking and accessibility is perfect. I love the coffee. The vanilla bourbon latte is chef's kiss! The service is always great. They sometimes have pastries at the Casita, but if you want more breakfast options, you can go over to the big Casa right down the block. The Casita is perfect. It also has that cool machine that they can put fancy decorations on your lattes, so give it a try! Locally owned, Black woman owned in our community, and they're making great coffee at a better price, so it's just a no-brainer to support this business. Great coffee, great flavor, great experience.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

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I have to say that their bourbon vanilla latte is pretty special. It has assertive flavor from the bourbon vanilla, which imparts sweet and smoky flavors to the latte. Great option in Chula Vista for a latte! read more

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My husband and I came here on Friday morning while we walked our dog. This shop is quite hidden from the main street, as it is located within the neighborhood. If you are driving, I would recommend parking in the lot near Common Theory and Sura BBQ. There are photos in the reviews for both locations, and this location is outdoors in a shipping crate on Optima St. If you're looking for the location with indoor seating with more coffee shop vibes, you'll need to visit their location on Metro Ave. I ordered the Café de Olla which was described to me as a brown sugar latte. This latte was definitely on the sweet side so if you like sweet drinks, this one is for you. However, I definitely underestimated how sweet it would be. The coffee itself was good and I liked that there was a strong coffee flavor. Though I don't think this is something I would order again due to it being extremely sweet. I had to water my drink down with ice to dilute the sweetness. For my next visit, I plan to order a latte without any sweetener. My husband ordered the cold brew but unfortunately they were out. The barista recommended the iced americano which was a great alternative. Prices are on par with the current prices around San Diego. There's a ton of seating so you can sit down and enjoy your coffee. I also saw they had some pastries but I didn't get a chance to try them. Overall a great shop and I love that it's located in the neighborhood. read more

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I came here because I had seen it on social media. I wanted to get drinks with designer on it. I wonder if you have to ask for that- I don't mind paying extra for it. It was a very busy and there was a line. I came and grabbed drinks to try. I got the bourbon vanilla and the banana matcha. I really enjoyed the banana matcha- lots of flavor and loved the banana flavor. Actually now that I remember for the coffee I got the salted maple but it honestly kind of just tasted like vanilla. It was really good tho. Cute aesthetic. Good spot but limited parking. I parked by a park and walked a block and there was lots of parking there so not bad. In the pics I see a lot of photos of a blue like trailer- it's an actual building not a trailer. My mom really enjoyed it and she's not a big fan of coffee from coffee shops she prefers to make her own. read more

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I haven't ordered a coffee from a cafe in years because of my tree nut allergy, but I decided to change that today! I called ahead and the lady I spoke to reassured me their coffees would be safe for me to drink. When I arrived, the person I spoke to was not there, but the three people inside were kind and patient. They allowed me to read the ingredients of their oat milk, and were careful to not use the stirrer they use in all drinks in my coffee. I safely enjoyed a delicious iced vanilla latte with oat milk! read more

Casa De Otay - Iced vanilla latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chula Vista, California

The place is clean and big, contemporary design. I'm very particular with my coffee. I ordered large hot mocha with whole milk. It was served hot (. The chocolate in it was dark . The coffee was served with foamy design . In short, i'll definitely come back. My daughter ordered cinnamon roll and iced chocolate drink, she loves it. The staff are friendly and it was a fast service considering it was packed. My only issue is the parking. Very limited parking for a business area. But i will still come back cuz of the ambiance and the coffee itself. Support local non-comercialized coffee place. read more

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Got order ahead for park location, they charged me and they weren't even open Placed order at 7 and tried to pick up at 7:39 and they were still not open Now I'm short $16 and starting my work day without caffeine read more

Calm and cool, kind welcoming from the staff. Love the Mexican Mocha! Great service and good food and drinks. read more

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This is the best coffee shop in Eastlake! This place is amazing! They just opened a new location with plenty of space and room. It has so many tables and chairs to sit and enjoy your coffee and food. It has inside seating and outside seating. They also sale merchandise! Beautiful flower bouquets. My fav drink so their vanilla bourbon iced lattee. It's delicious! Very unique flavor! Never had it before anywhere else. My another favorite drink is their matcha is very tasty and delicious. They also have hot food available. The avocado toast is to die for! And their casa de otay toast is even better. Customer service is amazing! Very friendly and polite employees! You have to try this place is a 10/10! Highly recommend it! read more

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I'm happy that there is a little specialty type of coffee place in the area because I would much rather support small and local. I love the concept of a cargo container in the middle of the neighborhood! I got an iced matcha latte with soy milk and vanilla, and my boyfriend got the iced latte with oat milk and a little bit of honey. We went twice and the drinks were consistent and pretty good. We've had better coffee and matcha elsewhere, but this place definitely has some quality to it. I would like to try their special drinks and pastries, as well! I understand that during the summer it is hot and there is no A/C (but I'm hoping they have a fan in there), but the workers that I have encountered have been pleasant. I definitely plan to keep visiting! read more

Casa De Otay - Iced matcha latte with soy milk and vanilla + iced latte with oat milk and honey - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Everything about this place is 5 stars the menu, the drink and atmosphere. Very cool big bright welcoming atmosphere! Moderately busy the day the day i came - barista called everyone's name called but mine, they called my drink order instead luckily i was paying attention read more

The ambiance is my favorite part with natural lighting and so much seating! Great to get homework done or talk with a friend! I hated that it's hard to find parking is the only drawback. But overall I loved their salted maple latte!! read more

Finally, our neighborhood has a locally owned coffee shop! The moment you step inside, you're greeted by sleek, modern decor and a trendy, inviting atmosphere. Theres plenty of seating, making it the perfect spot to work or catch up with friend. There's also seating outside. Their menu is simple, featuring a variety of unique drinks. They offer seasonal specials like the lavender matcha! Favorite new place! read more

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Love a community coffee shop. The line wasn't bad at all and they have 4-6 seats to enjoy a morning coffee. I ordered - LATTE W/ ALMOND MILK, HONEY & CINNAMON: My go to, it was delicious!! Super flavorful even with almond milk. You can taste the quality :) read more

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I had to shout out a new coffee shop on the east side of Chula Vista. Tucked away in the Millenia neighborhood in Otay Ranch is this cute coffee shop housed in a shipping container. They have a simple menu with coffees full of flavor and amazing art! Faves: Cafe De Olla - Sweet, creamy, and smooth. Pairs well with the vegan Empanada that I had. If you want spicy, try the Casa Latte, it has Cayenne pepper to give it some kick! Amazing area to walk around, and it's right next to the new Common Theory. read more

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Coffee and matcha was amazing! Workers were quick and friendly. Outdoor chairs and tables was relaxing . read more

Casa De Otay - Really good vanilla latte!! Will be coming back again! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Super happy there's something else other than Starbucks in the area. Discovered this on yelp and had to try it out. I can definitely see myself coming back :) It's tucked away in the back of Millenia in a part that's still developing. It's not in a building, its like a blue container shed in a park area in Millenia. Its by the Common Theory and soon to be Sura BBQ. The area itself is really clean and cute. Parking will either be really good or tough. But as the area continues to develop and become more busy and full, I can see it starting to become a challenge. They have a small strip of parking but its shared with Common Theory and the soon to be Sura BBQ so that little strip of parking will be a challenge. There's street parking and other parking nearby but like I said, as the area grows it will be more challenging to park. Service itself was great. I like when I go to places, that I'm greeted with a smile. Staff was also friendly and very patient. They did great at explaining things on the menu for me and I like that I saw them hustling and working hard. The matcha latte was pretty dang good. I like that it wasn't overwhelming. Also, when I'd get Matcha at Starbucks it would leave a weird aftertaste, this one doesn't. It's a good Matcha and I would much rather get it here and support a local business. The cafe de olla was pretty good too. It was just the right amount of sweetness and warmth and it hit the spot just right. I 100% say you should come here. I'm all for supporting local businesses and this one definitely deserves your support. A bonus, outdoor seating and dog friendly! So its a great place for coffee either with a friend or a pup! go check it out read more

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It's Lovely , quaint neighborhood spot to enjoy a great cup of coffee and some tasty breakfast treats! Highly recommend if you live or in the area! read more

Casa De Otay - Vanilla Bourbon Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Casa De Otay is really cute and simple. I came on a Sunday morning and hung out at the outdoor patio. The baristas were really nice and gave good customer service. The only downside is that the drinks are a bit pricey especially if you want a non-dairy alternative. I tried an iced matcha oat milk latte with lavender sweetener and an iced de olla oat milk latte. Both drinks were delicious and not too sweet. I would come back again! read more

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This place is cute! Tiny cargo container in the middle of the suburbs. It's a vibe. It's perfect if you want to grab a coffee during your hot girl walk. Employees weren't super joyful, but the coffee is decent. I ordered a hot casa latte. It had honey and cinnamon. Probably wouldn't order it again. It had an earthy spice to it that wasn't for me. I'd like to try their iced coffee next time! read more

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Casa De Otay is exactly what we needed in this area. A local spot for great coffee and community. The drink menu was wonderfully created & the products used are top notch. But most Importantly the execution is perfected, thanks to the barista, Marcos. The cashier Helen is a gem and super personable! I love that they made the investment in the foam imprint machine (dont recall name) What a great way to stand out from the rest! It's fun, unique and good for every holiday & occasion. Kids love it too! This place is fun for the whole family & even caters to furry family members with their pup cups!! Cant wait to see the additional location coming soon!! read more

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Amazing concept! This coffee shop is in a small shipping container located in a park in Chula Vista. If you don't look carefully you'd miss it. If you're in the area it's definitely worth the stop and getting some drinks. They are part of my weekly routine when I'm nearby read more

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Quick service, great food options (the empanadas!!) and they didn't scoff when I asked for decaf like most coffee shops that look this cute.

The coffee shop itself is great -- the coffee is always amazing and consistently good quality. I also really enjoy the empanadas and the other pastries they sell; they're fresh and very tasty. The staff is okay -- not overly friendly, but not terrible either. Overall, I mainly keep coming back for the coffee and the food. read more

This is my go to place when I want to treat myself to the best coffee ever. They have a wonderful selection of drinks as well as a very friendly staff. I wish they had a few more food offerings, but that is also not the hill I die on. Finally, East Chula has a coffee shop that is absolutely worth it! read more

We stopped by this coffee shop to meet for a group event and I'm so glad I experienced a great new coffee shop! The last few places I have been to have either been out of stock of, or just don't carry, coconut milk so I was relieved to get a matcha exactly how I like it! The concha was also scrumptious! Maps may try and take you to the brick and mortar Casa De Otay that is still undergoing renovations so if you have trouble finding this shipping crate, it's in Metro Park by Common Theory and HotWorx. Casa De Otay also has detailed directions on its instagram! read more

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Super cute shipping container coffee spot! Walk up and order then pick you your coffee and pastries. The menu had so many yummy looking flavors like salted caramel, cafe de olla, and vanilla bourbon. As well as seasonal flavors! Service was very friendly and our coffees came out quick, lots of seating around the coffee shop to sit and enjoy. I got the casa latte half sweet and it was perfect if you don't like your coffee very sweet! The cinnamon flavor is spicy and SO YUMMY! Can't wait to come back and try more flavors. read more

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Super cute little coffee spot! We were in the area so decided to stop here for coffee. Service was good and our drinks were made pretty quick. We tried the rose cardamom latte, vanilla latte, and Mexican mocha all made with oatmilk. Drinks were good but not sure I would go out of my way to come here. They do have a really nice outdoor seating area! read more

Casa De Otay - Rose cardamom latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Love their drinks! My favorite is the vanilla bourbon latte. Friendly staff and good vibes overall.

1 star rating since nothing less was a option. Tried this place since more than a couple friends recommended it. To start parking is horrible for this location. Then walked in so crowded so loud music was blasting. So much when I go up to order at the counter the guy couldn't hear me. The person who helped me seemed annoyed and not happy. He said yes too loud I suggested turning down music. Gave order then waited. Ordered a banana matcha. Was very pricey and small and had store bought dried banana chips on top. Didn't go and tasted old and stale. Drink and flavor of matcha wasn't good either. Won't be returning. It's all hype don't trust it or waste your money! read more