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    Cristallo Cafe

    4.6 (36 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Lydia C.

    Cute cafe with healthier, whole food options. Casual tables with some space for folks who bring their laptops and want to get some work done (including weekend mornings), and basic service so you don't have to bus your own tables. First-time visitors receive a discount!

    John A.

    Came back for a 4th of July pick me up. And so glad they were open. They were a little bit behind as it took a while to get my wife her coffee. My wife and I each had our drinks, I had the Strawberry Matcha it was good not anything special. Wife had a Hazelnut pebble latte. Food we shared a waffle and breakfast croissant. The crossiant I recommend having them add some Garlic Aioli. The waffle was very fluffy highlight of the meal. Both were great. Minus parking being the only downside as it is in a location only has street parking. The vibe is always corner coffee shop. A must try.

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    I randomly searched cookie butter latte on google because I was craving one and Cristallo cafe popped up so I stopped by today for my first time. I didn't see the cookie butter latte on the menu so I asked and sure enough they had it! I'm guessing they have a secret menu maybe? Nonetheless the coffee was SO good and definitely satisfied my craving. There was no line when I got there and they did take quite some time (about 15 minutes) to make my drink but as you can see it was made with love so I'm not mad it. The employees were super friendly and welcoming. The ambiance was quiet and peaceful with elevator music playing, perfect place to get some computer work or studying done. I will definitely be returning!

    siri g.

    Really great customer service here. I was greeted right when I walked in, which immediately made the place feel welcoming. I ordered a latte and they even offered me a first-time customer discount after asking if I was around from there, which was such a nice surprise and honestly a really thoughtful touch. The latte itself was really good too. Parking was a little tricky since the cafe is part of an apartment complex, but I was able to find street parking a block or two away without too much trouble.

    Jack M.

    I stopped by this recently new coffee shop in Chula Vista at the ground floor of the Cristallo Apartments. I ordered an iced Americano with 2% milk and a touch of cinnamon and the peanut butter toast on wheat. I was a little disappointed with the iced coffee. It was harsh and had a bitter after flavor. It did not offer that rich smooth coffee flavor that I was hoping for. I did not finish it. I hope they improve the coffee. I am not sure if it was the roast or the lack of cleaning of the espresso machine. The peanut toast was good. It would been better on a thicker artisan toast, but it was tasty. It was nicely presented but the intricate presentation limited the amount of fresh bananas and strawberries on the toast. The bread needed to be roasted a little more as well. They offer plenty of inside seating. The young lady working the day I visited was very nice. She had a good upbeat personality and was very friendly.

    The ambiance was so relaxing and cute! I love how there are so many flavor options that you can mix and match with the lattes and matchas. The service was amazing and super efficient. Immediately when I walked through the door, we were greeted with a warm welcome. I am definitely coming back!!

    Cookie butter matcha

    Super friendly staff! I ordered the cookie butter matcha and it was very good, it is a little bit sweet but you can ask for less sugar of course! The staff are very helpful and generous.

    Iced Banana Latte
    Jessica C.

    This cafe is super cute and the staff was so nice! First, there is no parking. They are at the bottom of an apartment complex so you have to find somewhere to park. The employee did tell me if you call in, they can make your order and text you when it's ready so you don't have a parking issue and can stop in the loading zone and just pickup. Second, the coffee was meh. I tried the banana latte and after trying this at a few popular San Diego coffee shops, I was underwhelmed. I work right next to Galu but wanted to give this place a shot. It did taste very banana-y but tasted very artificial and was SUPER sweet. I only drank half and that's because I let it water down a little. HOWEVER, I also tried their bacon breakfast croissant and that was pretty good. For the price, I'd come back for that alone.

    really great customer service! Cute place & great view. Loved the vanilla latte. Clean place love it!

    Customer service was great! I got the banana latte and it was the perfect amount of sweetness!

    Service is amazing .. esthetic is cozy and welcoming .. and have variety of drinks and food items to select from !

    amazing banana matcha with cookie butter foam!! i cant get enough

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    1 month ago

    The employees are so friendly at this location! The location is aesthetic & a perfect place to get work done.

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    1 month ago

    cute coffee shop with unique drinks! would definitely go again :) super close to work and lots of variety

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    Best Coffeee ever definitely coming here again the staff is so sweet and patient! you'd have to find parking but other than that amazing,

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    Amazing coffee. Near my house nice ambience. Workers are very friendly as well. 5/5 service

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    2 months ago

    Amazing service and such a cute place! Drinks are amazing! Ordered the strawberry matcha and the banana matcha! It's a must try!

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    The service is great! Very friendly staff recommended me their popular drinks and the ambience and aesthetic is so nice! Lovely cozy cafe

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    Looove this place the coffee is amazing there's so many flavors to chose from and the staff is so nice! Definitely coming back every day

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    Love the amount of options they have!! Will definitely be back tried the banana matcha and croissant.

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    Customer sevice is great, they are very friendly. They answered all the questions I had with a great attitude.

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    Tried out this new spot, really liked their customer service! Very helpful with the options they have.

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    Great service!! Coffees and food items are delicious! Recommended to all my coworkers and friends!!

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    so good and they have alot of options its really close by to where i live aswell so thats a plus

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    They give a discount for local workers and for first time customers too which I thought was amazing !

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    Kalaveras

    3.9
    (406 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    We went to Kalaveras for Happy Hour and we really enjoyed it! This was the Chula Vista location on…read more3rd Avenue, used to be the old Fudruckers. Parking shouldn't be an issue, they have spots in the front but then there's the big garage right behind it, and it's free. There's also street parking but you might have to pay. The place itself is very spacious and clean. They also have an outdoor patio for dogs. I do know later in the evening it gets louder and more like a club vibe, but it's not bad. Service was perfectly fine. I had no issues at all. Staff greeted us with a smile when we walked in. They were always checking up on us when we needed things. No issues at all. I thought everyone was doing their jobs. Happy hour is so worth it here. $1.99 tacos! I had the carne asada, birria and Chicharonnes tacos! While the meat portions look small, y'all need to realize this is happy hour street tacos! Adding some salsa from the self serve bar, it was so worth the price. We had 11 tacos, cheese nachos, 2 beers and 1 margarita and it was about $50! So worth it! I highly recommend Kalaveras for Mexican food. Great vibes. Great happy hour prices. I think this place is good for large groups also. It may not be kid friendly later into the night but it's very worth it!

    Was visiting San Diego for the weekend and my friend recommended Kalaveras for Sunday Brunch…read more They opened at 10, and we were one of the first to get there. The brunch buffet is definitely worth the price. The food was excellent, the service was attentive and fast and the music and indoor area was cool. I can't wait to be back in San Diego to have brunch at Kalaveras again. Authentic Mexican food, friendly service and great vibe.

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    Kimball Coastal Eatery

    Kimball Coastal Eatery

    3.8
    (408 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    First time here for an event and I had a great time. A band was playing and everyone was out there…read moredancing and having a good time. They have indoor and outdoor seating, plenty of space for large group gatherings. I don't know the name of all the dishes I had. My favorite was chicken tenders. They were juicy and crunchy. They were gone in an instant . I'd have to order that when i visit again. Plenty of parking available. It looks like there's a cover charge after a certain hour if a band is playing. Overall, it's a great place for some good food and good times.

    The ambiance and aesthetic are cute to grab a bite and a happy hour beverage. We were a party of 7,…read moreand the server took care of us right away. He was attentive to our needs and answered questions about the menu and the wines. They used to have a sparkling wine on tap that was delightful, but unfortunately, they no longer offer it. Since, I couldn't decide on a wine, he brought out two glasses for my friend and me to taste. We opted for the sangria. I do recommend it, and it's only $7 during Happy Hour. For food, I was between the salmon dish and the Ahi Tuna dish. My friend and I ordered one of each and split them. I give the Ahi Tuna dish a 10/10! It was so flavorful and it even have mini chunks of mango in it. They were generous with the actual tuna pieces and avocado. The salmon was good, but a bit dry for my liking. I do like how they prepared the sliced carrots, though. We also ordered fries and corn bread for the table. The fries were perfectly salted and super crunchy. The cornbread was warm and came with a side of creamy butter. It was a great piece of cornbread, and I am not even a cornbread girly. I will be returning for the happy hour sangria and the Ahi Tuna.

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