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4.0 (224 reviews)
Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for working
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Beach, Please
Jacquelyn M.

Wanted a quick drink and we were in the area so we decided to stop by. We ordered a Beach, Please which is a Dr. Pepper with vanilla crème and cherry, but we got it with diet Dr. Pepper instead. The walk-up window was confusing because there were two sides, but no one was there to help us. We had to go around and that's when one of the workers saw us to help take our order. We got our drink very quick and enjoyed it in the outdoor seating. Overall the drink was solid, but I wouldn't go out of my way to have it.

Pinay M.

The best coffee! I ordered the Newport and danish cheese, it's delicious. This might be my new favorite coffee shop from now on. Service is fast and it's a cute coffee shop. I've heard this is their one and only location in Point Loma (unsure).

Protein Cookie they'll hopefully bring back
Halle J.

Humbly asking the leader of coco playa to bring back the protein cookie I went once a week for this cookie and it was sooooooo good (I went to the location shared with Acai Carioca). Service was always fast, friendly and helpful; the girl working the front is always so nice :)

Cookie box. Left to right: chocolate chip, Dubai chocolate, blue playa, cookies and cream.
Stormy R.

My husband and I have had our eye on this place for about a year but every time we were in the area it was either closed or we were too full from dinner nearby to fit anything sweet. I'm glad we tried it! We got a box of 4 cookies with the chocolate chip, Dubai chocolate, blue playa, and the cookies and cream. Dubai chocolate is all the craze rn but it was our least favorite. The best was the blue playa with the cookies and cream coming in at a close second. The chocolate chip was excellent too. These are waaaay better than the cookies at Crumbl. They were rich, buttery, and chewy and crispy in all the right spots. We also got the Beach, Please dirty soda, which was good, but I've had better. We like the dirty sodas at Homestyle Hawaiian better. Prices are a little steep, but what place isn't these days?

Celebration Cake Cookie
The Big Gorger ..

Hey guys, The Big Gorger here, I have been coming to Coco Playa for awhile now and can I just say, absolutely amazing place. Influenced by the SLOMW (Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives) to come and try since we don't have a Swig in town but who needs that when we got Coco Playa. The workers are always so nice and helpful. I personally get the "Layla" drink which is Mountain Dew, mixed with coconut cream, mango puree, and strawberry puree. I sub out Mt Dew for Sprite though. They have DELICIOUS pretzel bites and cookies. Had two new cookies such as the Ube and Celebration Cake as you can see in the pictures. Both amazing as well. Overall, one of my favorite places to go after a nice tan at the beach / pool. Shoutout to Coco Playa for being the best. Best, The Big Gorger

Really nice packaging for the four cookies I got
Cheryl G.

What's not to love about coffee and cookies? The concept is great. I've driven by here so many times and I'm glad to have finally tried it. It's drive-through only and they've got a large coffee menu. I didn't try any of the coffees because it was kind of late in the day, but they were reasonably priced and there were a lot of options. I had a little bit of sticker shock initially when I bought the cookies. I got four and it was $20. But then the cookies were handed to me in this gigantic box that was quite heavy. I opened it up and there were four gorgeous cookies inside. I didn't get to try the Biscoff cookie dough because it was out that day, but we got a chocolate chip, a cookies and cream, a Dubai chocolate and a peppermint bark. All four were super tasty but I'm not kidding when I say it took three days for us to eat them. They held up well, just got to the last cookie today and it still tasted fresh.

Del Mar iced espresso with brown sugar
Linda G.

This place is visually appealing and offers a great variety of drinks, from coffee to fruity energy options. Since it was my first time visiting, I wasn't sure what to order, but the customer service was excellent. The staff member was very helpful and took the time to explain a few drink options. I decided to try the Del Mar, which is made with espresso shots and brown sugar. Unfortunately, the coffee had a fruity flavor that didn't pair well with the brown sugar--it just wasn't my favorite. For a cookie and a large drink, the total came out to $15

Beach Please Blue Playa
Nick C.

On the way out of OB I wanted to get something caffeinated but fun. This is what Coco Playa is about. They have dirty sodas so I tried my first one being the Beach Please. Its a unique drink. If you ever had a New York Egg Cream or kind of like a Root Beer Float without all the ice cream its like that. Very tasty and creamy. Very pleasant. I also opted for a La Jolla or Venice which was very very good. This wasnt Starbucks so the coffee to creamer and mix ratio was a lot better as it was balanced for more coffee. The SO had the Matcha Latte. Which was claimed the best they ever had. Lots of caramel drizzle on this. But still wasnt overly sweet. I also got a cookie. I had to know what does a $5 cookie taste like? Well is it worth it? I got the oddest one the Blue Playa. Theres a lot going on in this cookie. Lots of textures. Its not too sweet and the flavors and cookieness is packed. Was it a $5 cookie? I do not think so. It was scrumptious. I think it should be around the $3.50-$4.25 range. I didnt feel robbed after.

Bonnie Y.

I was excited to try this place, especially their dirty soda section. I was disappointed during this visit. We got Beach, Please and Pink Flamingo. They were just ok. The chocolate chip cookie was loaded with chocolate chip. They charged you for no ice. Also, the menu posted is outdated. The actual price was higher. Overall, my experience was just ok.

Beach Please
Cara H.

Cute little place in the Midway District with a drive thru and a walk up window. Took my husband for his first Dirty Soda. The girl standing at the drive thru taking our order was super sweet and the girl at window was very nice as well. We both got the Beach Please and unfortunately it didn't look like the menu pic and didn't have the creaminess or flavors we expected, it was pretty watery. The Bacon Cheddar Scone was pretty bland, no bacon or cheddar flavor just tiny hard bacon bit like pieces and no cheesiness. My husband enjoyed the cheese danish. Will be back to try their coffees and cookies.

Joy H.

I have been wanting to try this place and I'm glad I stopped by. The Dubai chocolate cookie was amazing. I love the mango tea. The ones that I was not please is when I modified the drink. I suggest that you order what is in the menu with their concoction that has been proven to mix well. They have a lot of fun and delicious options. Also, order the cookies warm so you get the fresh batch. The service was good and friendly. It's nice that they have a drive thru option.

Jack M.

I stopped in here for an iced coffee and with a splash of milk. They didn't have one on the menu except their signature flavors with more sugar and flavors that I need or want, so I settled for an iced Americano. The iced Americano was decent, but definitely watered down given the manner the iced coffee was made. As a result, that robust coffee flavor was quite limited. Initially, they also put a limited amount of milk in the coffee, so I had to ask for more. The young lady at the window was friendly. There's no inside seating but there's some on the outside. This place seems to run mostly off their drive thru.

Tastes like NyQuil cough syrup. Not good. Would recommend making your own dirty soda at home.

After coming home from visiting friends in Idaho and being spoiled with swig daily, I came here wanting a dirty soda after a quick google search suggested it. I'm genuinely very upset and disappointed. My main reason for being upset is the lack of apology from the employee who cashed me out. When she handed me my beverage she let go of the cup before I was even able to get a good hold on it, causing it to spill all over my car and body. No apology, no empathy. Nothing? Like at all, it was very clear she did not care and just gave a very blunt almost sarcastic sounding "do you want napkins?" (huh?? Obviously? what?) While she may have given me napkins and remade my drink, which was the bare minimum. I can't help but feel stuck on the fact there was no actual apology over the fact she dropped my drink into my had before I was able to hold it properly, something as simple as "I'm sorry" would have been enough. It's not unreasonable to want or expect a simple "I'm sorry that happened" Even more disappointing was my flamingo drink, it was not good and had a cough syrup flavor. As soon as I pulled over into the gas station, to continue cleaning up my seat and car floor, I threw it away. It was not at all anything like the many different yummy drinks I tried at swig. Obviously I know coco playa is different and not swig but it's just not good nor would I personally come back. The only decent product was the cookie, while it was cold it was at least soft and tasted like a cookie. Disappointed and Unsatisfied, sadly will not be returning as it does not seem worthwhile.

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Amazing drinks, cookies and quality service! Love the vibe always a quick stop for a treat!

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I ordered a Peachy Keen and it tastes like a pina colada and a soda had a love child. Five stars.

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Extraordinary Desserts - Road trip with the girls. Gorgeous stuff here.

Extraordinary Desserts

4.0(9.2k reviews)
3.2 miLittle Italy
$$$

Still my go to place when I'm craving something sweet and special. Their cakes may be pricey, but…read morein my opinion, for the amount of work, effort, and quality of ingredients, I think they continue to be fair. For example, some other specialty bakeries/shops are charging similar prices for cakes and cheesecakes that are much simpler. In comparison, Extraordinary Dessert cakes take 3-4 days to make, have 6-8 alternating layers, and are typically adorned with edible gold and/or flowers. The key is to find which items you like and which are okay to pass on next time. What we ried this time: -Match Misu Cake (7/10): ricotta cake layers soaked in matcha and layered with marscapone whipped cream. This one was pretty good and ranks in my middle to high range. I only wish there was more matcha flavor (maybe if you dine in and get the sauce, this would help) or the matcha was paired with another flavor ... either go fruity (maybe a raspberry sauce, strawberry pieces, white peach pieces, or like a peach oolong cream layer) or go chocolately/coffee (maybe had some crushed up chocolate covered espresso beans). My go to's: -Ivoire Royale (10/10) - my ultimate favorite still. If you like light desserts, white chocolate, berries, and moist vanilla cake, thus one is for you. Classy and unpretentious -Shangrila (10/10) - my other favorite and will make you feel like a princess with all the pink chocolate curls. A little bit adventurous and innocently elegant. Ones to skip: -Au Chocolate / La Bete Noire / Dame Chocolate - get the Viking instead. That's my favorite of all their chocolate cakes -Lemon ricotta - get the Passionfruit Ricotta instead -Torta misu - the matcha misu is better. The tortilla misuse made me want a regular piece of tirmaisu than a cake version -Coconut cream - not bad, not amazing though

We normally come here weekly after dinner with family for dessert, but after this last experience…read morewe will not be returning. Also just so everyone is aware they're also liars just to mention & stupid.. she tells us her name is Karen thinking we don't know the owners name lol .. She was at the register at 7:20pm and was extremely rude and dismissive after we placed our order, especially regarding a child's dietary restrictions and health concerns. We politely asked if it would be possible to purchase a small cup of fruit , even just a couple strawberries cut up, because one child in our group cannot have sweets due to very strict dietary restrictions . Instead of simply saying they were unable to accommodate the request or offering another option, we were told to "go somewhere else," despite already spending the amount we did . The complete lack of professionalism and basic customer service was honestly shocking. It's disappointing to be treated that way at a place we have supported so consistently. This place has been going downhill , management for this place needs to step up .

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Extraordinary Desserts - Spinach dip and chips and tomato and basil soup

Spinach dip and chips and tomato and basil soup

Extraordinary Desserts - One of our 'go to' desert places in San Diego.

One of our 'go to' desert places in San Diego.

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Salt & Straw - Coffee and nuts ice cream Split with Snickerdoodle.

Salt & Straw

4.6(2.2k reviews)
3.0 miLittle Italy
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You have to try this ice cream ! At first you see the like and you don't know why ? But after you…read morehad it you understand why ! They have authentic flavors ! And a freshly made waffle cone . It smells amazing in here ! They let you taste the ice creams which I loved being our first time . The staff recommended every ice cream and I don't blame them all of it looks good and the samples I tried were all so good I couldn't pick ! Save space for this treat You won't regret it . Be patient the line does get long but they are pretty quick.

I've been a patron of this institution for many years, knowing well that every dollar I spent on…read moretheir delicious ice cream would be returned in generous scoops atop freshly made waffle cones. Much to my chagrin, my latest visit has now become my last. Excitedly, I brought my four-legged son to enjoy his first pup cup, but the service and portion sizes were fit for a hobbit at best. One would think that, in such dark times, one could still find even a glimpse of hope in an ice cream cone. I was proven wrong, and my outlook on the current state of affairs only dimmed further. I ate my ice cream in two bites. Twenty dollars for two cones, four bites total. I didn't even bother feeding my son the pup cup. He deserves better. The world deserves better. Bigger portions. Bigger smiles. Makes perfect sense, in my humble opinion. I suppose your employees do not agree.

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Salt & Straw - Pink Rosé & Watermelon Sorbet (v) Watermelon & rosé sorbet, rosé-raspberry jam

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Pop Pops Fabulous Paleta - Matcha with almonds and pistachios, Banatella  ( banana Nutella) with chocolate sauce. Yum!

Pop Pops Fabulous Paleta

4.7(331 reviews)
2.9 miLittle Italy
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I came to Little Italy for the vibes... and accidentally found myself in a popsicle wonderland…read more This place is basically Build-A-Bear, but for popsicles--and honestly, that's the energy I want in my life. You start with the base flavor (already impossible to choose because every option sounds like it was handcrafted by a happy fruit), then you get to customize it with toppings like you're a dessert scientist. Chocolate drizzle? Yes. Crunchy toppings? Obviously. Something unexpected that makes you feel bold and adventurous? Absolutely. The service deserves its own round of applause. The staff is genuinely excited about your popsicle journey and treats every order like it's the most important frozen masterpiece they've ever made. No rushing, no judgment for taking way too long to decide--just good vibes and friendly smiles. And the atmosphere?? Peak Little Italy charm. Colorful, lively, and buzzing with people who are clearly having the best dessert moment of their day. It's the kind of place where you take one bite and immediately start planning who you're bringing back with you next time. In conclusion: come hungry, leave sticky, happy, and emotionally attached to your popsicle. This spot is proof that joy can, in fact, be frozen on a stick.

Was eating dinner across the street and saw this bright colorful spot and my toddler asked to stop…read moreby. We saw the big paleta statue out front and he wanted a picture with it. They have so many options of paletas and toppingss however it is a little pricier then mom/pop spots but also, its San Diego & in Little Italy nonetheless. The shop is super small but for what it is, I think its fine. We got the biscoff & cookies and cream. It was nice for the weather

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Pop Pops Fabulous Paleta - Bana - Tella Paleta Banana with Nutella filling paleta

Bana - Tella Paleta Banana with Nutella filling paleta

Pop Pops Fabulous Paleta - Biscoff Cookie Butter Pop with chocolate sauce and graham cracker crumbles

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Biscoff Cookie Butter Pop with chocolate sauce and graham cracker crumbles

Nibble Chocolate - Chocolate Samples

Nibble Chocolate

4.6(74 reviews)
3.1 miLittle Italy
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Stumbled upon Nibble Chocolate and I'm so glad I did. Ambience is sweet and cozy. It's a cute…read morelittle shop that feels like a hidden gem, especially if you're someone who appreciates good quality chocolate. They have a great variety to choose from, whether you're into milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or even non dairy options. I also love that they offer chocolate drinks and coffee, so it's easy to turn a quick stop into a little treat moment. I tried the peanut butter dates and they were so good. Smooth, rich, and just the right size when you want something sweet without going overboard. I also had a dark chocolate truffle and that one was just as good. You can really taste the quality. Customer service was a highlight. The guy helping me was super personable, gave great suggestions for drinks, and was genuinely kind, which always makes the experience better. Honestly, I'm just happy I found a chocolate spot within walking distance. Definitely worth stopping by if you're craving something sweet but still want it to feel a little elevated.

I don't usually seek out vegan products, but Nibble chocolate is a Bean to bar chocolate shop in…read morelittle Italy in San Diego with single origin chocolates. I sampled chocolate from Peru, Madagascar, and Kenya, and they all had unique fruity characteristics. Because they're vegan, so they use oat milk for their chocolate instead of dairy. My wife and I also wanted some drinks while we were here. I had a hot chocolate. My wife had hers with espresso shots. Good espresso in pure chocolate will never not be good. They are family owned and they only add chocolate, sugar, and oat milk to make their bars. Overall, this was a fun place to check out at Little Italy, and they also had a stall at the Farmer's Market.

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Nibble Chocolate
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Hinar Dessert Bar & Cafe

Hinar Dessert Bar & Cafe

4.5(783 reviews)
4.2 miEast Village
$$

The employees are a mixture of a well oiled machine and great customer service. I was worried about…read moremy meter running out and was asking if i could run out real quick to add more but they coordinated on the spot and finishes my drink by the time i completed my payment. They were amazing!!! I got the biscoff matcha latte with the biscoff foam and a few slices of cake. It was soooo good. I'm going try to plan for some relaxing time next time. The inside was beautiful and peaceful. Looks like a great place to start my day.

Hinar in downtown is such a beautiful and aesthetic spot. I love their earthy color palette (I want…read morethat paint color in my house lol) and the overall vibe of the cafe. The main seating area is almost always full, but there's more indoor seating in the back through the hallway (where the bathroom is), plus some outdoor seating to the side. The drinks are really good. I always get mine half sweet, and the flavors are consistently great. They also have a ton of cute, picturesque desserts. They're a bit too sweet for my taste, but you can tell a lot of care goes into making them and they're definitely tasty. Parking can be tricky downtown, and it can get busy with lines, but it's totally worth it for the drinks, desserts, and overall ambiance. FYI, they have a new location up north in Scrips Poway, it's cute but slightly different aesthetic (umm more industrial) and is in a strip mall, so, way more parking!

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Hinar Dessert Bar & Cafe - Inside

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Hinar Dessert Bar & Cafe - White Chocolate Raspberry Cake

White Chocolate Raspberry Cake

Hinar Dessert Bar & Cafe - Spacious indoor seating

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Spacious indoor seating

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