Found my favorite coffee drink of all time, mine you I've tried lots of coffee places throughout San Diego. The Dirty Horchata Matcha Latte is the best I've ever tasted. (I wish they had a larger option) This is my go to spot every other day! The service and staff are great. The ambiance is a more relaxed atmosphere. Only downfall is it getting really warm on the inside at times. But other than that my overall experience was very pleasing! read more

Small coffee spot but definitely a vibe. Started my Saturday late morning with a stop here. Parking is terrible since it's on a major road. I just put on my haz lights and popped out to order something. We ended up ordering a Miel y Canela latte and La Muerte Latte which is activated charcoal with vanilla for $5.25 each. Other options included Horchata Latte for $5.25 Mazapan Latte which contains nuts for $5.25 Horchata Matcha Latte for $5.25 Carmelo Latte for $5.25 Matcha Latte for $5.25 Chai Latte for $5.25 Dirty Chai Latte for $6.25. There were a few more options but that's basically it. The activated coal was way better than the miel. The flavors really popped in that drink. The miel was solid as well. It gave me sweater weather vibes. We got them both hot. There are some food options like flan, bigotes and paninis but I had already eaten and none really stood out to me. That was the only thing I would like to change on the menu. I felt like it didn't really match the vibe or the flavors of coffee offered. Staff were quick and nice. Not a long line but it looked like they just finished their morning rush. Good amount of seating inside on picnic style benches and some outside. Cozy little spot full of colors, smells, and culture! read more

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I had the Mazapán Latte and it was honestly perfect not overly sweet, just the right balance of flavor. The cinnamon sugar croissant was another favorite; it tastes just like a fresh donut! The owner himself made our lattes and was so friendly and welcoming. I've already been here twice and ordered the exact same thing both times, which says a lot! Definitely highly recommend this spot if you're looking for a great coffee and a delicious pastry! read more

Dia Del Cafe is a Chicano owned coffee shop brewing drinks with a Mexican flair along the Historic Business District on Adams Ave. AMBIANCE Festively decorated in the theme of Dia de los muertos/day of the dead. SERVICE Friendly, helpful, welcoming. Staff here engages with patrons like everyone is a friend. DRINK 5/5 La Muerte Latte (Activated Charcoal, Vanilla): - Coffee: love how the strong coffee flavor comes through - Whole Milk: creamy - Charcoal: Love the gritty texture, the earthy/smoky taste, and color imbued by the activated charcoal powder. - Vanilla syrup: is quite sweet even at half the typical amount I requested. - bendy straw: quirky and flexibly fun PARKING Streetside read more

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My friends and I stopped by this cute little spot for a light breakfast, and it was such a great find. The space is cozy and beautifully decorated with Day of the Dead-themed details, which gives it a really unique and welcoming vibe. The cashier (who was also the barista) was nice and suggested his favorites. We ordered coffee, a couple of pastries, and a few hot sandwiches, and everything was a solid choice. The cold brew was great even just black, and my friends loved their horchata latte and mazapán latte -- both decaf and both delicious. They also have a nice patio where you can sit outside and enjoy the weather. Overall, a really lovely spot and definitely somewhere I'd come back to again! read more

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This was a cute little coffee place, I got the iced caramel latte. The lady at the register greeted me and was very friendly. It was a pretty good latte, nothing out of the ordinary, but still tasted great. Parking is iffy especially on a weekend morning. read more

Not your basic coffee shop, with great tasting coffee! The Mexican mocha 10/10, not too sweet, just perfect. Egg, bacon, cheese panini 10/10 Service was great, 1 person doing everything, but she was handling everything well. Great decor, plenty of seating read more

Dia Del Cafe - Tocineta - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Día Del Café celebrates coffee all-year round although the name is in honor of International Coffee Day, which is usually celebrated on October 1st. I luuuv this shop's vibrant Mexican-themed decor and cool...chill cultural vibes. I think it's awesome that I get to interact with Tony, the owner, when I'm there...he's super duper friendly. It's rare to experience this at other businesses. I can tell he's really passionate and proud of his café. A BIG THANK YOU for your warm hospitality! The food/drink and service are always EXCELLENT. My positive experiences keep me coming back to the coolest coffee shop in San Diego. For coffee days, definitely a MUST-GO Yelp Community!! Highly recommended!!! read more

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I had an iced almond milk latte (unsweetened) was tasty. The horchata latte looked tempting! The barista (unsure if he was the owner) was extremely warm, welcoming and kind. The service alone will make me come back. He even offered to add a photo of my dog who is about to pass on the ofrenda (alter). This is a welcoming little neighborhood coffee shop. They had a little networking event going on which was cool. read more

Dia Del Cafe - Almond milk latte iced unsweetened. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Cute coffee shop. Has a day of the dead theme. Decorated so beautifully inside. Has plenty of room to sit and drink your coffee outside or inside. They do offer paninis and pan dulce to accompany your coffee. They do have street parking and it's located on a busy street. Music was nice. Paid around 20 bucks for a horchata latte and panini. But was well worth it!! It is a little tucked away so keep an eye out!! The gentleman working was so nice and quick to put the orders out. I recommend the paninis!! They do have a soyrizo option as well as turkey. read more

Dia Del Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Super local coffee shop that reminds me of Mexico. I got the miel de canela iced and it was amazing. My boyfriend ordered his go to vanilla latte and he was impressed on how spot on they made it! Sat outside and enjoyed it in the shade, perfect start to a Sunday! Will definitely be coming back. read more

Dia Del Cafe - Miel Y Canela Latte (Honey & Cinnamon) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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With plenty of options of where to grab coffee in North Park and University Heights, I've been meaning to try out Dia Del Cafe. Located on Adam, they have a unique aesthetic and plenty of seating indoor and outdoor. The menu had lots to pick from, especially the lattes. Opted for the cold brew with horchata, which was great to cool down on a sunny day. Will be back for sure! read more

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Día del Café is one of those rare spots that still feels real. One of the last coffee shops in town that's truly run and operated by the owner, and you can feel that care in everything they do. The quality is great, the prices are affordable, and the shop proudly pays tribute to Tony's Mexican roots in the best way. Tony is the kind of owner you wish more coffee shops had present, passionate, and full of soul. This place isn't trying to be trendy, it's just genuinely good. Highly recommend stopping by for a solid Americano and some pan dulce. Simple, authentic, and done right. read more

Dia Del Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I was selling my art in front of Whiskers & Wine Cat Cafe during the Taste of Adams, I grabbed two drinks from the coffee shop across the street - Dia Del Cafe. I had their coffee several times, I quite like this place. This time, I tried a new one - Mazapan Coffee, it is so good, it really reminds me of their peanut candy, super nice, it has peanut pieces inside. I also tried their signature horchata latte before, very nice as well. My husband had a cold brew, it's strong, bold and tasty! The staff is very friendly and the shop is cute. read more

Dia Del Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Great spot. Tony, Patsy, and the rest of the staff are always so nice and friendly. The coffee and tea are always so delicious. They have great hot, pressed sandwiches. Really good pastry and other delicious sweets. Cool spot to grab a lift me up. read more

Dia Del Cafe - Front of building - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Cute cafe! Love the decorations. It was a nice environment to work for a while waiting for my car's service to be done down the street. Coffee was pretty good. I look forward to trying the pastries next time read more

Dia Del Cafe - Ofrenda - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I loved the miel con canela/ honey cinnamon latte with oat milk! The no longer has cafe de olla but this was still delicious and hit the spot! The owner Antonio is great! Very warm and personable. Makes all the difference! This was my second time and I'll definitely be back. They also have WiFi in a smallish but well decorated space. A favorite! read more

Location, service and vibes! Parking was surprisingly easy for a Saturday @9am. Horchata latte is delicious. Ordered La Puerca panini and will be making this a regular order going forward. Freya and I can't wait to come back . Also the BEST customer service they are just so kind and sweet. read more

Dia Del Cafe - La Puerca - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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On a mission to find great Mexican coffee this coffeehouse had delicious coffee and the BEST customer service. I have never felt so appreciated and welcomed. Located as a dual business the coffeehouse side has the cool cultural vibe we were looking for. My husband told the Barista his likes and he made him a special coffee fit to his liking. It wasn't his usual cafe de la olla but it was delicious. I definitely recommend this spot read more

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Passed by Dia Del Cafe a billion times, but finally sat down this week for a bit of lunch and work at this cool little Adams Avenue Cafe. Awesomely colorful, Mexican-themed and a chill place to get coffee and a panini. I had the La Tocineta, a stunningly flavorful Bacon, Egg and Cheese panini, and it was superb. Good vibes, great wi-fi and some quality indoor and outdoor seating here. Stop in if you're looking for a sweet neighborhood place to hang out on Adams. read more

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I love this cafe. They have very good pastries. It's nice and quiet with indoor and outdoor seating. I love their teas. The owner is usually serving up all the goods and he's so nice. I really enjoy going to this cafe to work or to just enjoy the vibes. read more

Tony the owner is super friendly and this is the best coffee I've had. I'm a huge fan of the dirty horchata latte with matcha, so delicious! Also the pastries are very good too. Highly recommend!! Drinks and food amazing and a nice little outdoor spot to hang out for a bit or work/study. read more

It's the heart into making the cafecito that makes its delicious, along with the amazing flavor! Great location and the spot felt homey! The man who served me (who I think is the owner) was so sweet. read more

Best coffee taste and options Best owner and vibe Best decorations that match the name Best friendly and efficient service with smiles Best homemade desserts that match the theme This place just reeks of quality and care and makes me feel like I'm a guest in someone's home. Thanks Tony for doing it right and spreading joy and love and excellence!! read more

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Recently went with my friend as we were in the area and looking for a coffee place. This place looked cute (and it was!). I ordered the bacon panini which was good but in my own personal opinion, I felt that it had too much cheese. It was a bit overwhelming and felt too greasy/heavy. I also felt that it was lacking egg. It was very very thin. I ordered the iced horchata matcha as well, which was good but I did not taste the matcha at all really. read more

Dia Del Cafe - La Tostinieta Panini - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I tried one of their specialty lattes & was extremely sweet, also the barista wasn't friendly at all, so the environment wasn't welcoming.

This was my first time coming here, and I'll definitely be back! The inside is beautifully decorated, and the owner is incredibly friendly. I wasn't sure what to order, so he recommended a coffee that was a 10/10 ; the perfect blend of sweetness, rich coffee flavor, and a hint of cinnamon. The food and pastry's also looked delicious, highly recommend! read more

Dia Del Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Coffee was amazing! The guys were so nice! They had a little market outside featuring local vendors read more

Dia Del Cafe - Carmelo iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I decided to come here one morning. Was looking for a coffee shop to go to that I haven't been to before. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone. Liked how they have a variety when it comes to the menu and drinks. Would definitely come back again. The people were helpful and kind. read more

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There is something special about this place-- the actual people behind the counter, and maybe the owners. This coffee shop is more than a coffee shop. It is humane. It is the kind of shop I would be very happy to give business to because their heart is in the right place. I stopped by in the middle of my morning run to pick up a pastry. It was nice-- hit the spot. No complaints. There was another guy getting a breakfast sandwich and coffee. My experience wasn't really about the food. I felt like we were all characters in a movie-- ordinary people whose lives overlapped for a moment in this dark little hole of a snack shop / barber shop / year-round Day of the Dead expo. I would go back just to support a local business that has actual personality and, dare I say, soul which is kind of rare these days. Some coffee shops feel like antiseptic status symbols. This one is like a watering hole for lovable weirdos. It's like being served a cup coffee in your friend's grandma's kitchen while the neighbor cuts Grandpa's hair in the next room. read more

Great coffee and pastries and free WiFi. Indoor and outdoor seating. Nice place to study.

Used to be a good spot but last time coming in here was such an unpleasant experience. As soon as I walk in another customer looking impatient asks the girl at the counter how much longer it'll take for her sandwich. Then as I walk up to the counter I have to force eye contact with the worker and say "hi". There was an older man standing next to her and they were talking. Instead of taking my order, they continued to talk about sweeping the floors and refilling the cups. I stood there awkwardly for about 3 minutes before the two turned around and walked to the back. Immediately I walked out of the restaurant and most likely will not return. It's sad because this place used to have very friendly workers and I loved coming here. But not anymore. It seems the workers think they don't need good customer service anymore. Good luck staying in business with that attitude. read more

Stopped by this place for the first time. Super cute set up, friendly staff. I spoke with Coaster- one of the most friendly people I'm a serious freak with sweet drinks and he didn't seem to mind chatting with me to find a drink I'd like. So pretty much, this coffee is good and sweet, just like I like it. read more

Dia Del Cafe - Miel y Canela + caramel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Amazing aesthetic! love the sugar skull theme (dia de los muertos) Food, we had the chicano panini (delicious!) the Mexican hot chocolate, the mazapan latte and a concha. Everything was up to the expectations and exceeded them. The staff made me feel at home, very welcoming and comforting. The business also has a bonus barbershop where you can go and have a haircut while your girl has her coffee. The place has outside seating and inside. It is pretty small but has plenty of seating. read more

The worker recommended Mazapán and Meil y Canela Latte, both amazing! We also got Pesto and Tocino panini, super delicious! The worker was easy to talk to and friendly! He gave our daughter a small horchata to try and a little pumpkin. He even came to check on us to make sure everything was good. Definitely recommend trying them out! read more

Dia Del Cafe - Pesto & Tocino Panini with Mazapán Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

THEMED OUT AND COLORFUL (3.5 stars) - price, fair! - taste, good - service, could have better customer service - ambiance, themed There have been a few occasions I've come here during "open hours" yet the place is closed. Well, I happen to be driving by mid-day and this place was open. I thought they offered the Mazapan Latte but didn't see it on their menu but see it on yelp. Picked something off the menu because I thought I had to. MIEL Y CANELA LATTE ($4.75) - this is a honey and cinnamon latte. They executed very well. The beans were smooth. The honey and cinnamon ratio were balanced in flavor. HIGHLY RECOMMEND BUT let's speak on that customer service. They are friendly and all but who they fooling?! So they do have the mazapan latte but that menu is hidden and logistically placed in a very weird location and SHOULD be placed where customer can see it right away. While the barista was steaming and waiting for the espresso shot to be made, I had stopped him because I wanted to change my order to a Mazapan Latte Me: "wait. Did you make it already?" Barista: "yes" ** LIES ** Who is he fooling? I see the milk being steamed and the shot still being made. Didn't have the audacity to see what I, the customer, needed. Also, didn't have to bluff either. Several minutes later he pours in the shot and milk in the cup and gives it to me. I took it and let it be. But there was no line, they weren't busy with other tasks, not sure why he felt adamant enough to proceed with something I wanted to change. Until the next review.... read more

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Owner was rude, Coffee was mid, best thing was the store bought croissant covered in sugar, inside was tacky. Wouldn't come back.

My favorite cafe in San Diego. I had an Iced Mexican chocolate mocha is out of this world. My boyfriend had an Iced horchata matcha dirty latte, he absolutely love it. The atmosphere is truly familia and festive. Don't miss this hidden gem. read more

I love this cafe! Feels like home. They have all the latin cultural decor and even an altar in the back to honor the ancestors. Bomb drinks and the playlist is a vibe as well. Definitely support this biz! read more

Love the decor, service and drinks here! The horchata matcha latte is my absolute favorite. Can't wait to come back :))