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    Cristallo Cafe

    4.6 (27 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Trying a new cafe in Chula Vista!!
    Monica A.

    After our early morning walk the hubby and I tried a new cafe we found on IG. @cristallocafesd was such a great first time experience! Marcel & Crystal provided exceptional service. They were both very friendly and welcoming. Great vibes all around. What we ordered: * Tiramisu Roll * Morning Melt * Banana Latte * Cookie Butter Matcha Everything was amazing!! Our breakfast sandwich was made with a pillowy soft ciabatta. YUMMY. The tiramisu roll was a perfect sweet treat. Our drinks were top notch. I even liked the Hubby's matcha. It wasn't super grassy. Parking can be a bit difficult. BUT, this place is still a must try. We can't wait to visit again to try some of their other menu items!! CRISTALLO CAFE 795 3RD AVENUE, CHULA VISTA, CA 91910 #DiningWithTheAndersons #TryingNewPlaces #CristalloCafe #Cafecito #ChulaVista

    John A.

    Wife and trying another happy find seen on IG. The service is very welcoming. The vibe is amazing perfect place for someone who needs a relaxing place to study ,unwind. Also a place for a first date or any occasion honestly. The seats are super comfortable. The food is a perfect mix of sweet and savory.Drinks are everything from basic coffee to Specialty creations so come and find your favorite flavor of drink. My wife and I shared there Tiramisu Roll, and Morning melt on soft and very delicious ciabatta bread side of side of Chipotle sauce. Perfect combo very shareable. Drinks wife had the Banana latte, and I had the Cookie butter Matcha. I highly recommend this place. Parking is on the street very limited.

    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.

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

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

    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.

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

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    The service was good, friendly worker. Clean sitting area decorated. Coffee was a good. Nice location if your looking for relaxing time to enjoy food and Coffee. We got a sample of the honey cake and it was so delicious. Definitely worth a slice.

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    21 days ago

    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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    28 days ago

    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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    1 month ago

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

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    12 days ago

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

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    21 days 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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    2 months ago

    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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    2 months ago

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

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    2 months ago

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

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    2 months ago

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

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    28 days ago

    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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    Friends of Friends

    4.7
    (289 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$

    What a unique coffee shop. They have some unusual coffee drinks like buko pandan latte and IPA…read morelatte (yes, made with IPA beer). I had to try the IPA latte, how can I not? Where else have you seen this? Because of the brewing process, there's no alcohol but you still get the floral taste of the hops and boy was it delicious. It reminded me of a rose latte. My friend got a hot Nana's mocha and it was a chocolate heaven! I loved it as well. I love the space; very cool vibes with lots of art, big space and they also serve burgers! I have to give that a try next time. They also serve alcohol (wine, beer) and saw some unusual brands that I've never seen before.

    What a cool spot to hangout at and we were a party of 6. We ordered at the counter then looked for…read morea seat. Unfortunately, they weren't serving off of the lunch menu (we were a little too early) so we had to order off of the breakfast menu. Food took long and the tots that my friend ordered took super long that we asked for a box to go. Food: Chili Crisp BFast Sando- (Biroche, Egg, Cheese, Bacon, Chiptole Aioli, Sesame Chili Crisp) Tots with House Seasoning - with Ranch Cup of Coffee Buko Pandan Latte Hot & Cold First the drinks were yummy. The hot Buko Pandan was stronger in flavor than the cold/iced drink. The tots were yummy and crisped perfectly but I'm not sure about the supposedly ranch dip. It was tangy for me. The Chilio Crisp Bfast Sando was delicious. It was so good that I want to return soon and have it again. The worker taking our order was very nice. He even mentioned about a restaurant in Vegas and asked if I've ever tried it-Public Us and yes I have. Overall, a great spot that can get very busy in the AM. The front window area has seats on one side and seats outside. It worked for us. Definitely will return.

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    B.S. Palo Santo. Ig @mel_foodie_ventures
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    Egg bacon cheese - @rayz
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    GrindHouse

    GrindHouse

    4.3
    (375 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    I believe I have just found my new favorite coffee shop on Third ave. I've been here once before…read morebut this was my first time trying the food and holy moly! Lets talk about the vibes first...amazing decor and vibes, decor and walls and atmosphere is very cool and unique I truly love it so much. The staff is very nice, offering suggestions on drinks with big smiles and welcoming energy. Now the drinks and food: the drink I got last time was an iced mocha (no picture but I remember it was very good). This time I went with my mom and we both got the "Moon" drink.. a Chai/Matcha which was such a good drink, I want like a 40oz of it to take with me home for the week. I also ordered the pesto turkey sandwhich to share and I can not express how good this was. Perfectly crispy, juicy and fresh. Took the first bite and literally gasped because not only was the bread toasted to perfection but the veggies and turkey were so flavorful. The veggies and pesto and turkey were also layered in a way that made every bite delectable and that to me is art. Loved it, want more of it and I WILL be back to try more drinks and sandwhiches.

    Eeeeek! Omg I love this place and you will too after reading my review…read more I've recently found this place from a studio I go to nearby. It's third ave I mean if you are from San Diego you know it's either neighborhood parking or the meters. Not a big deal though. I am greeted by Karely and her big smile, one of the baristas. It is tiny location but long, they have two gender neutral bathrooms at the end. A few tables to sit down inside and out. A cute bench with the view of third ave traffic. Interior decor is super cute I loved, one of my favs was this board they have which is a basically you pay a coffee forward and you put the sticky there for the next person to get their drink. I totally don't work there so I would just reconfirm what can be redeemed. Drink: I get an iced dirty chai WITH banana cold foam. 10/10 must try. They also offer matcha for you matcha lovers. Grind house has found a new customer and yes, I've already brought so many friends here. My only suggestion would be to maybe have a phone charging station, that's all! :)

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    Inside
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    Breakfast sandwich
    View of El Comal from one of Grindhouse's tables just outside on the sidewalk

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    View of El Comal from one of Grindhouse's tables just outside on the sidewalk
    Yaqui Coffee House

    Yaqui Coffee House

    4.5
    (189 reviews)
    4.5 mi
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    I've driven past this coffee shop for years and finally decided to try it. The inside was decorated…read morecute with a rustic, desert vibe. There's indoor seating with chairs & tables as well as comfy chairs. The outdoor seating is covered under umbrellas. I got a matcha with almond milk and added lavender. It was an average matcha, nothing too special. Maybe I should have chosen a different add-in flavor. They made my drink within minutes so service was great! I'll definitely give this place another shot. Gotta support our local coffee shops!

    After seeing this place raved on TikTok I wanted to get it to try myself. The parking is decent…read more When I went in the staff was quick to greet me and asked if I had any questions. I took a look at the menu and decided on getting the Matcha Meets Fresca and chilaquiles. The Matcha was actually pretty good. And the Chilaquiles were decent however I can tell the green salsa is not a fresh salsa. I also did not care for the chicken. It tasted like pre-cooked chicken that had been warmed up. The chips were very crispy however. I think it's a great option for folks in the area, however I would not return given it's not located in my community and can find not your preferred closer to me. There were folks in their meeting and working and although it may be a little noisy, it is a great option to work from. They also have tables outside which I found were nice and provide a more quieter space

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    Savory crepe
    Savory crepe
    Dulce de Beso Latte w/ sweet cream!
    Dulce de Beso Latte w/ sweet cream!
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    Galu Cafe and Delicatessen

    Galu Cafe and Delicatessen

    4.2
    (296 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $

    10/10!!! I understand the hype now! I wish I would have made it out earlier !…read more I am obsessed with the banana latte 20/10, as well as the Reuben sandwich with no Sauerkraut. The times I've visited I try to visit early and the wait for the line is on average 15 minutes . I also love their conchas! There's plenty of small tables and the vibe is relaxing! Highly recommend! The only thing is parking , street parking with meters.

    I loved the vibe !!!…read more Small and intimate and love how there was outdoor seating to the side. Parking was scarce, definitely street parking or at the KFC across the street. The Banana Crème Brulee Matcha was very very good and the taste was beyond expected (definitely would come back) the dirty vanilla chai was great as well. I loved the Tomago Toast, and loved how it was decorated, loved the radish the truffle seasoning and olive oil added) and my cousin had the breakfast sandwich but he took off the pork sausage and the chorizo aioli. Would be great if they can have turkey or chicken sausage option but I understand if they can't. The service was decent the guy at the counter was very nice, however, there was a young lady who seemed up tight and rude after I had asked for hot sauce. I went back to get napkins 10 mins later and she was doing palo santo which through me off and when I went to sit back down I overheard people at the tables talking about the strong smell.... So I would caution... but other than that very pleased was recommended this by a good friend who lives in Chula Vista.

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    Very tiny but cute
    Very tiny but cute
    Banana Almond Butter Toast
    Banana Almond Butter Toast
    Café de olla and banana latte

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    Café de olla and banana latte

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