What a cute place to have a coffee and a snack. The coffee cart has coffee and sodas, and I think they have smoothies and maybe mixed drinks. We had an Americano and a Coke Zero to drink and my husband and I split an almond croissant and a lemon poppy seed muffin. The service was quick and we ate the snacks right there in front of the cart. There was a small wall on which to sit. There are no chairs and tables. The server was very pleasant and was extremely friendly with some customers that were obviously old friends. read more

Daniels Coffee - Cute coffee cart - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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I've been excited to try this place for their Mint Mocha since I love mint chocolate flavor. There was a bit of a line, but service was quick and flowed smoothly. I enjoyed my mint mocha, but it wasn't out of this world and I did get tired of it after a while. My guy got the Iced Biscoff Crumble, which was a little better in flavor than mine. Definitely on the sweeter side though, which I didn't enjoy. Overall, just average coffee. read more

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I'm in the park again today and I needed some Java... stat! What to do? I ambled by the magnificent Morton Bay Fig tree and then I spotted the sign leading the way to Daniel's coffee! I was briefly tempted by such delights as smoothies, frappes, açaí bowls, honey cinnamon lattes, and Biscoff crumble cappuccinos, etc., but I stayed true to my main squeeze, my heart of hearts... the drink that never fails me... iced coffee! Daniel's iced coffee is smooth and drinkable, probably some sort of Columbian blend. I asked for almond milk and when I received the coffee and tasted it, I realized that they added sweetener to it. I like my coffee unsweetened, but today I just went with it, and it was pleasant enough. $5 for the 16 oz. Service was efficient and friendly. The cart is cute & there are plenty of benches and places to relax and enjoy your treats. Spanish Village is so colorful & fun, and there are so many cool art studios to check out in this area! Mahalo! read more

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Found this place on yelp and decided to try it. I purchased a discoff blended latte and my son ordered a cold tea. It's a cart not a coffee shop. There's plenty of seating outside. The stones are painted so your pictures come out super cute. The prices were regular like other places. The coffee was really good. You can get it blended. We really liked this place and would definitely return. read more

Daniels Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

My fav coffee in Balboa Park! This little cart located in the spanish art village has coffee shop classics as well as teas, smoothies, matcha, and snacks. They have a good variety of alternative milks too. Today I tried the Iced Biscoff Latte and it was so good!! Can definitely see why it's a popular drink. They also have a little pastry case of which I indulged in a cheese danish I tend to like them cheesier than this but if you like a sweeeeet pastry, this one's for you! This cart tends to get busy but the wait is never too bad. At most you would probably spend 10 minutes here. It's next to a bunch of art shops and galleries so plenty to look at and peruse. read more

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Stopped by this little coffee stand on our way out of the San Diego Zoo today. One of the employees at the zoo recommended it to us. The coffee was very good. I got a lavender latte and my man got a cold brew with vanilla cold foam. We also got an almond croissant, which was kind of weak. It was very dry like it was a day or two old, but I ate it because I was super hungry. The coffee stand is really cute. It's in the Spanish village portion of Balboa Park. I would definitely return. read more

Daniels Coffee - Coffee stand in Balboa Park near zoo exit - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Walking around Balboa Park and my husband saw Daniel Coffee. Saw that they had Acai bowl. We were sold! Then, we saw that they had biscoff latte! We waited in line to get 2 bowl of acai and 2 biscoff latte. Sooo good! Worth the wait. It was just what we needed. Daniel Coffee is located in the Art Village in Balboa Park. You get to enjoy Coffee while looking at surrounding art work! read more

Daniels Coffee - Acai bowl and biscoff lattw - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Been to this place a few times after walking the San Diego Zoo. Only place in San Diego that makes the bomb peanut butter mocha! Great job you guys! read more

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Really cute Art village in the center of San Diego. We had the almond croissant and the Gingerbread coffee. I had hot and daughter had Ice both really good. staff was nice. read more

Daniels Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

The chai was good, creamy. But really disappointing that they say they can't use your own drink container. Pretty lame in this day and age when they won't use your container to save plastic. read more

Spent my day at Balboa Park and Daniels Coffee was my first stop to grab a good beverage to get my day started. Nice coffee cart in the Spanish ally of Balboa park where you can also scope the great art surrounding the coffee cart while you wait or after your drink is ready. The service was quick and the workers were nice. I got the Crimson Surge, nice refreshing energy beverage topped with a whipped foam; I will be ordering again for my next visit. read more

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I got the iced biscoff latte and berry smoothie and they did not disappoint. The latte was my favorite though. The service was quick and friendly. The location is the cutest spot in balboa park. Daniel's is perfect for anyone needing a drink while visiting balboa park or pre/post zoo trip. read more

Daniel's Coffee is the one of the few, if not the only, coffee spots in Balboa Park. It's a cute coffee cart located in the colorful Spanish Village Art Center that offers a variety of creative drinks. I got the lavender chai, and it was soso good! There were so many other drinks I wanted to try, so looks like I'll have to go back for more. Even the worker at the botanical garden told us to try the drinks there, so that's how you know it's good. Try this place out! That way you can have a tasty drink while browsing the cute art shops there. read more

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I heard their matcha was good so I dropped by while at Balboa Park! I got the strawberry matcha and added the cream top. Unfortunately I wasn't a fan, the matcha flavor was completely overpowered by the strawberry puree and it was a little sweet even for a sweet tooth like me. It just tasted like strawberry with no matcha at all. The service was fast though and the price and sizing is decent. The area is cute and there's a few tables to sit. Maybe I would give their regular matcha another chance when I'm in the area read more

Daniels Coffee - Iced biscoff crumble ($7.5) & Strawberry matcha with cream top - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Heard good things about this so I came by while at Balboa Park and their coffee did not disappoint! I ordered the iced biscoff crumble and it was delicious! Nicely sweet and strong and the cold foam with biscoff crumbles was a great touch! My sister ordered the strawberry matcha with cold foam but it was unfortunately too sweet and the strawberry taste completely overpowered the matcha. Service was quick and the area is cute to hang out at the Spanish Village Art Center. I would stop by again for their coffee if I'm back! read more

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Wow!! The team at Daniel's is super friendly, knowledgeable, polite, accommodating! And to top it off their menu is extensive! Coffee drinks, acai bowls, pastries, gelato and so much more! Espresso is on spot and local! No wonder why they have the best reviews and ratings at Balboa Park. Favorite local and. It to be missed when you visit as a tourist. read more

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Cute little place in Spanish village. They have chairs and tables around that you can sit at. I ordered the mint mocha. It was delicious! It was ready super fast and I got it hot. I loved it. I would stop here and get something else if I were in the area! read more

Daniels Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Looked up the nearest coffee shop to our hotel and saw Daniels Coffee had great reviews on Yelp. Had no clue it was just a coffee stand.. but it didn't matter! Amazing coffee with plenty of seating in the beautiful outdoor area of the Spanish art village. There was a decent line.. proving they make legit coffee. I ordered the honey cinnamon latte. Amaaaazing. Just the right amount of honey & cinnamon flavor while still tasting the coffee. Loved it! Highly recommend! read more

Daniels Coffee - Cute coffee stand - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Had these coffees when visiting Balboa Park and the Biscoff one they had was delicious! 10/10 read more

Daniels Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Great coffee spot tucked away in the Spanish Village Art Center! Following a recommendation from a zoo staffer, I tried their cold brew with vanilla cold foam and it was excellent - very generous with the foam and a great-tasting roast. The almond croissant was just okay, but the coffee and the ample seating make this a perfect pit stop for zoo pass holders. The servers were friendly and efficient. I'll be back! read more

3/5 Strawberry Matcha was okay. The matcha can be stronger. 3/5 Gingerbread latte was good, but the gingerbread flavor is a bit lacking. Waited forever cuz they got my name completely wrong & called the wrong name. Apparently, it happens all the time cuz it's loud cuz of the music. read more

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It's cute that there's a coffee stand inside the Hispanic Heritage Plaza, but I found it a bit overrated since there aren't many other coffee or tea options nearby. I also didn't like that prices aren't listed on the menu and are only shown when you place your order. Would I recommend it? Probably only if you're passing by. read more

This has been and will always be my favorite place whenever I'm in San Diego. It's such a beautiful location with friendly people. We recently stopped by during our visit to SD and I wasn't sure if they still made Thai tea (it's been a few years since we moved to AZ) so when I asked the gentleman who help me said they didn't make it which is okay so I just ordered a regular chai. However on our way back to our car we were passing the botanical garden and the same gentleman who help us stop me with a Thai Tea!! In his hand. He made my day. Thank you sir for finding Thai tea and finding us. read more

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Amazing coffee spot in Spanish Village in Balboa park. It is close to the zoo. I have come here a couple of times and it never disappoints. My favorite drink has to be the iced Dirty chai latte. It is so good. The chai really balances out the expresso shot. I have also had the biscoff coffee and the gingerbread. Yes gingerbread and pumpkin are available all year long. Great spot for a caffeine boost. Love the colorful floor of the Spanish village. They have a few tables and lots of benches available in Spanish village. They are not open on Monday unfortunately and open until 8:30am. They do have mobile ordering online. read more

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Daniel's coffee cart is located in Balbo Park within the Spanish Village Art Center. This area makes you feel like you're in Mexico, lots of color and art. You will find lots of places to sit and many with umbrellas providing shade. It's the perfect spot to enjoy a cup of coffee. Parking is free and the closest lot is on Village Place and Park Blvd. I ordered the Biscoff Crumble Latte for $7.50. It was served ice and was very delicious, almost like dessert in a cup. I arrived close to 3pm so there was very limited food items and I didn't notice a market with any snacks so I recommend bringing some with you if you arrive late like I did. read more

Daniels Coffee - Biscoff ice latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Stopped by Daniels Coffee during a walk through Balboa Park and ended up really enjoying it more than I expected. It's tucked into the Spanish Village area, which already has a relaxed, creative feel, and this spot fits right in. I went with an iced specialty drink (Biscoff), and it was honestly one of the better coffees I've had recently. Not overly sweet, good flavor, and you can tell they take some care with how they make it. What stood out most to me was just how easy it felt to be there. The staff was friendly in a genuine, not forced way, and the whole place had a calm, unhurried vibe. I ended up hanging around longer than I planned, just walking through the art studios and enjoying the morning. As someone who spends a lot of time checking out coffee spots, this is one I'd come back to. It's simple, consistent, and in a really nice setting. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area. read more

Was pleasantly surprised at Daniels Coffee taste! Ordered the açaí bowl and a pumpkin horchata latte. I think my entire group enjoyed their coffee. Great service too! Perfect spot for a spot like this, what a GEM! read more

Daniels Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Not too busy on an early Sunday morning. Service was quick. I got the pumpkin spice latte half sweet and it was very good. The smell and aroma made it that much better. Coffee shop in the heart of Spanish village. A couple tables but not too many spot. read more

Daniels Coffee - Outside (in Spanish village) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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My husband found this spot before we went to the zoo. I ordered the strawberry matcha and he got the mixed berry smoothie. My matcha was soooo delicious! Not too sweet and the strawberry purée is a nice touch. My husband loved his smoothie and shared it was very refreshing. The staff were kind and answered any questions we had. Can't wait to return again! read more

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I love Daniel's coffee! Its location in balboa park is a perk for other sleepy parents walking around or museum hopping with their kiddos. I honestly was expecting the coffee to be pretty mid, as I feel like most places in tourist spots are, but this spot actually delivers on the quality and taste of the coffee! I've been back several times. read more

Daniels Coffee - Spanish steps area of balboa park where you can find this coffee stand - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I come here whenever I can, and I've been going to Daniel's Coffee over the years ever since it was formerly located by The Prado Restaurant. In fact, on my way to Daniel's today (currently at Spanish Village Art Center), I saw Daniel himself on his way out. This was my first time seeing him in many years and it made me realize how much time has passed. I'm such an introvert, I didn't say anything, Lol. I never knew him on a small-talk basis, but many years ago, due to the nature of my job at the time, his coffee cart was my go-to whenever breaks were spent at Balboa Park. I often recommended his cart to guests and visitors. This was long before we had things like ordering online, tap-to-pay, seasonal flavors, and rewards points, all of which Daniel's accommodates these days. As for today's visit, I had an Iced Biscoff Crumble Latte and it was soooo goood! The baristas are awesome and drinks are always of excellent quality. The ambiance of Spanish Village is colorful, spacious, and pleasant, so great place to sit for a bit and enjoy your coffee. read more

Daniels Coffee - Iced Biscoff Crumble Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

This is one of the best raspberry mochas I've had! Coffee is well done (not burned like most chain coffee) and not overly sweet. As an avid iced latte drinker, this will be my regular spot whenever I come and visit SD. This cute coffee shop is hidden in Balboa Park's Spanish Village, and it was quite a lovely treat after my morning stroll. I love the selection of unique lattes and pastries available. The cashier was kind and my coffee came out quickly. I cannot recommend enough! read more

Daniels Coffee - Colorful tiles with coffee cart in the background - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Solid Mexican Mocha. Beautiful area! Service was great. Grab a drink and take a Beautiful walk.

soooo pleasantly surprised by Daniels Coffee. I tried the strawberry matcha and honestly it was the best. the strawberry puree had the perfect level of sweetness and the match was creamy, earthy, and just the best addition to this warm sunny day. theres lots of tables around for seating. service was quick, I was served my drink in less than 5 minutes! read more

Daniels Coffee - Strawberry Match, Peanut Butter Frap - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I came here for the first time in January, it was my birthday and I had just moved to the area! I was looking for a cute day out, and so I thought it would be nice to get a coffee and go walk around Balboa park! I saw Daniel's and was so excited to check it out! Especially with how beautiful the Spanish Art Village is! My go to drink is the Mexican Mocha! I absolutely love coming here now, and I go as often as I can. Every time I have someone visiting from out of town, this is also a spot I always take them to- grab a coffee from Daniel's and go walk around the park! read more

Great coffee and a cozy atmosphere overall. The drinks were well-made and flavorful, and the staff was friendly and accommodating. I especially liked the quality of the beans and the relaxing vibe of the place. read more

I love going to Daniels Coffee when I do resident free tuesdays at Balboa Park or before heading to the zoo. I am addicted to their Biscoff Crumble Latte and I used to go here religiously when I lived closer by. Recently, I decided to try their cherry cream cold brew but hated the combination of cherry & coffee so I went back and they immediately made a new drink for me. They even went out of their way to find me when the drink was finished. Located inside the Spanish Village Art Center, Daniel's Coffee is a gem in the heart of balboa. Price: $ (employee discounts for park employees - zoo & balboa - must show verification) Recommendation: Biscoff Crumble Latte Location: Right next to SD Mineral & Gem Society because they are a true gem ;) read more

Daniels Coffee - Cherry foam latte (I don't recommend) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

After a few years since my last visit, Daniel's coffee has really grown to be a balboa park favorite! I love and appreciate their relevant features of drinks like their açaí bowls, matchas and new latte flavors like biscoff. I also want to thank and shout out the barista who so generously let me switch my drink after I ordered. I saw the cold foam on matcha that wasn't written on the menu and I had to try--it was SO GOOD. Can't wait to order another and bring more happy customers next time we meet to run in the area. Thank you!! read more

Daniels Coffee - Strawberry matcha with cold foam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Adorable! Colorful!! Great menu selection! The ladies are so polite and fast! We had a large Carmel frappe. It was so cool and delicious! I don't want to know the calories but it was delicious!! Very refreshing when you have a hot day in the park! read more

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We got the Tropical Pitaya Bowl and it was so surprised by how big it was as well as how tasty the base was. Not too sweet, good consistency, great flavor. The toppings were fresh. We added honey on top. The only thing that could make it better is another layer of toppings in the middle since it's quite tall. I'd totally get this again. read more

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