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    Coffee Cycle

    4.4 (32 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 3:30 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Carmen V.

    This coffee shop in the heart of Voltaire Street in OB is very big with different spaces. The patio is very convenient for me when teaching Spanish online. Since so many people seem to use coffee shops as public libraries...I finally joined the train jam it just in the huge ones and just at the patio. I don't like when coffee shop become coworking spaces only and no one can go on a coffee date with a friend or a fling because you bother the peace of the 'nomads'. I like the decor so much here, very cool mural, so expressive and you can see the cyclists in motion. Excellent job. I also like the boho patio, the friendly service and the excellent coffee. Plus the fact that I always find an empty spot, never over crowded. Easy to park outside for a couple of hours.

    Courtney O.

    Coffee Cycle is excellent. I will start by saying that I'm not a coffee drinker. But my husband is. Because of this, we've gone from shop to shop across San Diego in search of the best beans. He definitely has his list of favorites and after trying Coffee Cycle, he said that it tops his list! They have so many great varietals and he especially loves that the beans are provided in tins instead of bags which makes them much easier to scoop. Although I'm not a coffee drinker, I love a matcha and know a good one when I taste it! This matcha is soo good! No sugary mix or cheap baking quality. Their matcha is really good. You can tell by the color alone. They clearly take pride in the drinks they serve and this spot has a lot of space to enjoy a drink (with your bike in tow!)

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    Sarah B.

    Such a cute spot! Quite possibly my favorite coffee spot in OB. The baristas are super friendly, they have indoor and outdoor seating, good music, tasty coffee & matcha (it's legit).. I've tried their empanadas and breakfast sandwich and those were both good too.

    Tova L.

    Coffee Cycle is a fantastic local small business in SD! This is their second location, with their first being in PB. I absolutely love Coffee Cycle! They have fantastic coffee that they ethically sourced from small farmers. They also make their own syrups and non dairy milks, and offer delicious empanadas! This space is about 4x larger than their PB location, with lots of seating options. It's a great place to work from! Lastly, the owner Chris is just the nicest person. I feel great supporting such a wonderful small business.

    Eric S.

    Coffee Cycle makes extremely good coffee and takes all the steps in being a batista serious, but with a chill, beach attitude. I have already reviewed their amazing coffee at their PB location, but the new OB location includes very yummy sandwiches, sodas, and empanadas. Please go here and try! If unsure, get their latte or flat white.

    Coffee lovers welcome
    Francisco F.

    Good Coffee Delicious Empanadas Good Vibes The perfect place to enjoy your coffee and ride-out this little Pineapple Express and just stay dry.

    Steve0 0.

    Yesterday, I stopped by Coffee Cycle (4856 Voltaire between Cable and Sunset Cliffs Blvd) for the first time, and it was an experience that completely exceeded my expectations. My opinion, many coffee shops can feel a bit unwelcoming on a first visit, with a "too cool for school" vibe, but Coffee Cycle was refreshingly the opposite. From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed and at ease. It also helped that the shop was playing Wu-Tang, and Jordan, the friendly barista behind the counter, greeted me right away with a smile and exceptional service. I was in the mood to try a late breakfast (at 1:30 PM ), and Jordan recommended "OB's Best Breakfast Sandwich," a new creation by Chris, the owner. This sandwich was next-level deliciousness and made with thick, local sourdough bread, smoked pork belly, chipotle sauce, pepper jack cheese, and a perfectly cooked egg. Every bite was a blend of bold, rich flavors and left me completely satisfied. This sandwich is super legit!! Highly recommend. It left me already looking forward to my next return visit. Then for mental energy, I paired the sandwich with a honey cinnamon iced latte. This drink was made with cinnamon, local raw honey, housemade cashew, macadamia milk, and espresso. It was smooth, lightly sweet, and energizing. It complemented the sandwich well. The extra welcoming vibe came from Jordan, who after I put in my order then took the time to share the history of Coffee Cycle, how it got started and explained how they source all their beans from around the world, and roast them right there in the shop. Her passion for the craft was contagious actually making me want to learn more about the process behind the coffee, which made the experience feel personal and unique. Now I can't wait to go back and explore more of the menu and also hangout to do a little work in their large open space. If you haven't stopped by yet, I highly recommend checking out this spot as it's the perfect fit for OB.

    Sharlyn L.

    Great coffee and very kind baristas. The place was cozy. I got the vanilla bean latte and a mocha with almond milk. They make their own syrups. So good!

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    Amazing vegan pastries, delicious coffee, amazing service. Cute, laid back vibe. Will be back :)

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    Amazing neighborhood spot! The breakfast sandwich is unreal. Friendly and welcoming too, a great place to pop in or hang for a while.

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    The empanadas are super tasty and served hot, I just ate a ham and cheese one and I feel like I would like to eat 5 more.

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    Extraordinary Desserts

    4.0
    (9.2k reviews)
    5.0 mi
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    This place is properly named extraordinary dessert for a reason. They are known for their desserts…read moreboth in taste and in aesthetics. Desserts: 5/5 We got a blood orange scone and a strawberry danish. The scone was warm and delicious. The orange essence was well infused. The danish was crispy and creamy. Everything was so picturesque. Food: 3/5 Unfortunately, the food was not the best. We got the smoked salmon sandwich which was not very flavorful. The salmon was also slimy. The pesto spread was good though. It was creamy and the artisan bread it was served had great variety. Ambiance: 5/5 This place is such super cute. When you walk in, the desserts all look super appetizing. The seating areas are super cute and the floral decor are stunning. Service: 5/5 It is an order then sit down establishment. There is great attention to their dessert. I saw them heat up a knife just to cleanly cut the cake. The food service however did take some time to come out.

    The sugar bun was delicious! I might be a bigger fan of their pastries than their cake…read more The Shrang-la cake was decorated so beautifully! I loved the white chocolate shavings all around. Unfortunately the cake didn't hold well in my commute to Temecula (esp during the heat wave). The dairy ended up hurting our stomachs.

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    Spinach dip and chips and tomato and basil soup
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    One of our 'go to' dessert places in San Diego.
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    Pappalecco

    4.3
    (3.1k reviews)
    4.9 mi
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    A cute authentic Italian neighborhood cafe in Little Italy serving coffee, treats, gelato, and…read morepaninis. My friends and I were just looking to get a coffee in Little Italy, but when we walked in and saw all the delicious treats we had to try something else as well. I ordered a latte and neglected to tell them it was for here so I was given a paper cup, but they give real cups if you ask. The latte was good, and my friend bought a kitchen sink type cookie with chocolate, coconut, and macadamia nuts. It was warm and gooey good! Another friend tried the gelato and said it was very good. There are a few tables inside and tables out in front outside. We sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful San Diego weather. The decor and tables definitely gives you an old school Italian neighborhood vibe with Italian markets right next door. If I am in the neighborhood again, I would definitely come back here to try the gelato and/or a piece of an excellent looking lemon pie bar I spotted.

    If there is better gelato in San Diego, I have not tried it…read more They have more than gelato here but gelato is all we tried. It was later in the day so they were out of or running low on some flavors. Nevertheless, the two flavors we tried were incredibly rich and flavorful. A little goes a very long way. Parking is incredibly tough in Little Italy but it is worth it for gelato this good.

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    Inside
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    Solunto Ristorante & Bakery

    4.0
    (1.2k reviews)
    4.8 mi
    $$

    This review is for their Bakery part. After dining nearby my wife and I decided to make a quick…read morevisit here in Solunto Bakery. My wife chose a Carrot cake and I had the Canoli. The Canoli was pretty good but my wife didn't like the Carrot cake , i tasted it and all I could taste was the icing and the Carrot part I could barely taste it. They have Plenty of selection for pastries and dessert, but a very small seating area for their Bakery, so this is mostly like good for a grab-and-go. The other half of this place is their actual Italian restaurant, with half indoor seating and outdoor seating . This spot is always a good spot to get Pastries, Ice cream and more desserts.

    Came here for lunch on a Saturday mainly because my husband just really wanted some gelato…read moreafterwards Lunch-- 3 stars Gelato - 0 stars Service - 3 stars Price - 4 stars my husband got some sort of fettuccine alfredo with shrimp, I got a Italian sandwich, and my best friend got a woodfired margarita pizza. Pizza was good, but soggy in the middle. The pasta was good, no complaints there. The sandwich was very lacking in the meat department... It was basically a bread and arugula sandwich. Had very low expectations for the gelato to begin with seeing as the colors were extremely unnatural and the way it was heaped was a clear indication to me that it is not legitimate gelato and unfortunately, I was proven very right. I got the strawberry so that my toddler could have a few few bites and it was so unnatural and weird tasting that she didn't even want any... And if that doesn't say something! My husband got the coffee flavor and he literally took three bites and threw it away as well. I will say, though, on the food front, the prices are reasonable here all things considered, but maybe stick with pasta... based on everything As a whole though, you can likely get a much more legitimate Italian meal somewhere else in the area, but it will probably cost you more.

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    Cute restaurant in little Italy
    Cute restaurant in little Italy
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    Fusilli Genovese
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    Nonna + Zucchero

    Nonna + Zucchero

    4.1
    (577 reviews)
    4.8 mi
    $$

    Stopped at Nonna in Little Italy while spending the day in San Diego, and I came in knowing exactly…read morewhat I wanted: chicken Parmesan. They absolutely delivered. The chicken parm was AMAZING. Great portion, great price point, and the whole plate had that homemade comfort-food feel. I'm certainly not an expert on Italian cooking, but it tasted like somebody's Nonna was in the back making sure everybody ate good. The rigatoni with the red sauce alongside it was simple, hearty, and exactly what I wanted. I sat outside on the patio because the weather was beautiful, and it made for a really nice lunch. My server was pleasant, attentive, and welcoming, and overall the restaurant had that casual neighborhood feel that I love nothing overly complicated or pretentious, just really good food at a really reasonable price. My ONLY tiny disappointment and this is probably more about me than them is that I'm a hot-tea-after-my-meal person. I asked about hot tea and they didn't have any hot beverages available. Yes, I realize it was a warm San Diego afternoon and I'm probably the strange one asking for a steaming cup of tea. But give me a little Earl Grey after that chicken parm and I would've been completely set! Otherwise, no complaints at all. Really good food, great value, friendly service, and a perfect casual lunch stop in Little Italy. If I'm back in San Diego and craving chicken Parmesan, I'd absolutely stop in again.

    Our family dinner at Nonna's was great! Was trying to decide which place to go in Little Italy on a…read moreSaturday night with kids and no reservations without feeling under dressed. So we decided on Nonna's for their variety of pastas and pizza. The evening was packed with people up and down the streets. However, when we arrived at Nonna's we only had to wait no more than a couple of minutes before being seated. We thought most italian places would provide some sort of complimentary bread, but this place did not. We ended up ordering the Carbonara, Fusilli Alla Vodka, Pappardelle, and Salsiccia pizza. Each were fantastic, but the family really enjoyed the Fusilli and the Pappardelle the most! The short rib meat was extremely tender and flavorful. Portions were a little smaller than expected, but it was enough to feed each of us with a couple slices of pizza to spare. Ambiance was nice and the staff was great. A drink we ordered was forgotten, but it's understandable since it was quite busy. Overall, great experience and glad we ended up at Nonna's even though it wasn't part of the batch of recommendations provided online. (Sorry forgot to take photos as we were so hungry and didn't realize it until after we ate!)

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    Beef carpaccio
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    Nibble Chocolate

    Nibble Chocolate

    4.6
    (74 reviews)
    4.9 mi
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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
    Nibble Chocolate
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    Bobboi Natural Gelato

    Bobboi Natural Gelato

    4.8
    (290 reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $$

    My Son likes this Bobboi Gelato in Little Italy San Diego. He always requests to come here when…read morecraving for an Ice Cream. Every time we visit this Italian ice cream they always have new flavors on their Menu. We tried so many already from Bobboi and recently we had WATERMELON, BACCIO DARK CHOCOLATE, and QUATTROBERRY, PISTACHIO, SALTED CARAMEL I agree with my Son that the Ice cream here was good. We always choose to get 3 flavors in each cup and everything is really smooth ice cream and good. There's always a line whenever we stop by, but the line always moves fast. Indoor and outdoor seating is available, but even just standing up eating there is okay because of the Vibe , we see everyone enjoying their gelato. Parking is not easy to find here, especially at night time on the Weekends.

    We stopped by this little gelato shop in Little Italy after seeing all the great reviews, and it…read moreabsolutely lived up to the hype. We got lucky and arrived just before the rush. There was hardly anyone in line when we walked in, but by the time we got our gelato and turned around, the line was out the door! I travel to Italy regularly for work, so I've had my fair share of authentic gelato. I have to say, the quality and flavors here were outstanding. Rich, creamy, and absolutely delicious. What made the experience even better was the staff. One of the employees was incredibly friendly, energetic, and genuinely passionate about the gelato. He encouraged us to sample flavors, asked what kinds of flavors we enjoyed, and made thoughtful recommendations based on our preferences. It felt like talking with a wine sommelier--someone who truly understood flavor and wanted us to find the perfect match. You could tell he genuinely loved his job, and that enthusiasm made the whole experience even more memorable. We took our gelato outside, sat at one of the sidewalk tables, and spent the evening people-watching. It was the perfect way to end a beautiful San Diego night. The shop itself is casual, with just a few seats inside and several tables outside. It's a great stop whether you're on a date, out with friends, or enjoying a family night in Little Italy. Definitely a five-star experience. I'll be back the next time I'm in San Diego.

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    Pumpkin Amaretto, Mediterraneo, Pistachio
    Pumpkin Amaretto, Mediterraneo, Pistachio
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    Small Vegan pistachio and matchatella 2 Flavor Gelato Container
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