I'm obsessed with Dot. The service is always is friendly, patient and kind, the food is healthy and delicious and beverages are spot on.

A cozy little spot :) Decent menu and nice outside seating. Plants decorate the interior and music is on the relaxing side of the spectrum.

Super cute and sustainable! BEST croissant!!! I was lucky as they took it out of the oven right when I got there. Very friendly staff, huge fan!!! read more

Dot Cafe - Vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

What a cool little place! Staff very friendly and good coffee! They have a nice patio with umbrellas and a place to sit inside. I only had a latte, no food, but the food looked great, plated very artistically. You have to check out the centerpieces. Very creative! Looking forward to going back. read more

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Dot Cafe is a gem -- the owner Freddy and his family team have put forward beautiful farm to table foods and outstanding coffee in a serene setting. The avocado toast was among the best we've ever had -- with a full avocado paired with house made sourdough and fresh veggies. The breakfast sliders were a unique approach with deep flavors and sauces. The coffee had a distinctly choco hint that was a treat. If you're hiking in Penasquitos, it's a great cap to your morning! read more

Dot Cafe is a nice coffee shop within walking distance of a lot of homes. I enjoyed the cappuccino and outdoor seating space. The food looked good, can't wait to come back to try more items. read more

Dot Cafe - Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Love the food here! Very creative, full of flavor, fresh and delicious! One of my favorite restaurants in San Diego.

Wow oh wow! I have such great things to say about the Dot Cafe. The ambiance offers such a creative and unique atmosphere. With all the intention behind the design, you are immersed with our natural world. The staff made me feel at home as they give you a warm smile when you walk in and great attentiveness throughout your experience. The food is absolutely delicious as it's refreshing and fulfilling! My friend and I had the breakfast sliders and beet waffles-- all amazing things! It has flavor and beauty! Give this place a try and enjoy the environment, food, and beverages! read more

Dot Cafe - Matcha latte with vanilla syrup, caramel latte, cranberry scone, and raspberry cruffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Cool place with a very open and relaxing vibe. Love how they use fresh local produce and could really tell the quality of the fruit I got. Get their hot sauce that they make in-house for some extra flavor. Juice was super refreshing. And the service was 10/10 everyone was very friendly! read more

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Yummy yummy yummy! I'm not a huge breakfast person but they have lunch options served all day as well. The açaí bowl is delicious and everything seems so fresh. The ingredients are so yummy!! read more

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Dot Cafe is a charming, quality-focused addition to Carmel Valley's coffee scene. Perfect for brunch dates, low-key meetings, or just treating yourself to something delicious. There's a charming indoor space filled with plants and vegetable centerpieces. This cafe shines with its farm-to-table philosophy! And warm, community-minded staff!!! It's a great spot for remote work, catching up with friends, or studying--with solid wifi and a calm environment....It's absolutely worth a visit! read more

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Dot Cafe is an oasis of amazing and satisfying food and drink made with love. The ambiance is peaceful whether seating indoors or outdoors. Service is impeccable. Look at this harvest soup- a work of culinary art. read more

Dot Cafe - Harvest soup- amazing! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Service was great!! We loved the almond croissant, it was so light and had just a touch of sweetness it was honestly perfect! We also got a blueberry maple latte, which was a bit sweet for my taste, but a good latte overall! The hot americano was good as well, a solid staple drink! There was a lot of good seating both indoor and outdoor, with lots of plants creating a really cute vibe! The WiFi was also great, along with lots of ABBA being played so no complaints here! read more

Dot Cafe - Almond Croissant, Blueberry Maple Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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We used to come here often when it was a Copa Vida breakfast spot and was sadden when the place closed down. When Dot Cafe opened in its place, we were so excited and came in to check it out. The place was re-decorated with fresh mural, more plants inside with nooks to sit and hang out. Each table has a fresh centerpiece made of some vegetables, which was vey cute! I like the ambiance here, and though I don't know how they will handle a bigger crowded. Half of the interior was walled off for some sort of event space (currently looks like storage space). I ordered the avocado toast and my husband got the berry waffle. The plates were decorated very pretty with fresh fruits and veggies but the portion were tiny for the price we paid. Talk about shrinkflation! Let's just say my husband had to eat more breakfast at home after his waffle breakfast! I guess huge portion is a thing of the past. My avocado toast came with the baguettes and the avocados in separate piles so you can make your own avocado toast, which was fine, except there was more avocados than the baguettes. Oh well. If you wondering about price point, expect to pay $25 per person for a breakfast plate and a drink. read more

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They had beautiful presentation and taste on all of their food! I am gluten free and I got an avocado toast with gluten free toast, and it was delicious. The service was spectacular and the ambience keeps bringing me back! There are many family's lovely service and nice music. I definitely recommend! read more

Good and fresh food, beautiful presentation. Nice area to sit and enjoy your food, also good service. The prices are high though.

WOWWWW!! 10/10 on the flavor, the chef killed it. Paul & Cesar were amazing on service! So kind and clear in telling me about the drinks and foods. Cinnamon Mocha is very recommended. Pricing is fair and very worth the food. THE AESTHETIC AND SEATING AREAS ARE UNMATCHED! Loved it read more

A lovely new edition to the neighborhood. Dot cafe took over the location of Copa Vida. They have a done an exceptional job making the space their own. A farm to table concept with clean food and drink options. The cashier was very knowledgeable and he was very friendly. I look forward to coming back. read more

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Farm to table food Tasty and very well presented. Very quiet spot great for conversations. I gave it a 3 because the portions are small and the prices not proportional to the size in your dish. Other than that, easy parking, the place is super clean and pleasant with both indoor and outdoor seating. The service was great and the food very tasty and well presented. The only lowlights being the portion sizes (think cuisine nouvelle - pretty dish / little food) as well as high prices for the small portions. Their fresh drinks were super tasty, the avocado toast delicious, the eggs delicious, the wrap interesting and the croissant tasty (but a little chewy). read more

Great little cafe that just opened where Copa Vida used to be. Has delicious food and amazing pastries! read more

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Love the Dot cafe. Beautiful space and great service. It's about a time a great cafe opened in Carmel Valley read more

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Farm to table. Everything is so yummy and presentable I loved the avocado toast. Americano is great too!

Avacodo toast was amazing, the salad lacked a little flavor but the produce is so fresh it didn't even matter. Love this place so happy it's here. I would always go to copa vida before I got my nails done and was so sad when it closed. Now I have something to look forward to before my mani pedi again :) read more

Dot Cafe - Avocado toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Good friendly service ! Excellent coffee and tea options. Nice outdoor seating and dog friendly

Dot Cafe has only been open for a few weeks, and today was my first visit. Dot Cafe has taken the place of Copa Vida, a similar cafe, which closed months and months ago because - I think - of lackluster help. I'm SO happy that Dot Cafe seems to be an improvement to Copa Vida in all respects. Dot Cafe doesn't serve Starbucks coffee and, today, my coffee was just lukewarm, but I did not care at all. The Dot Cafe staff was genuinely friendly and Dot Cafe's atmosphere is just amazing, a perfect place for writing letters or reading a book. Oh, and there IS free parking in the back. read more

Dot Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

So yummy and the food is beautiful looking! Great service and ambiance! Got the beet waffles and they were delicious! read more

Dot Cafe - Beet waffles, avocado toast, salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Great coffee and even better customer service! The staff is kind and gracious and even offered to change my drink if I didn't like it! The spot is peaceful and very beautiful. read more

Very cute little coffee shop! I ordered the ricotta toast, the ricotta spread was very good, but the bread seemed like it hadn't been toasted at all...I like my toast nice and crunchy, so definitely disappointed by that. I also had the desi chi, it was very good! read more

If you are looking for new flavors to add to your palette, this is the place in north county. Everything is a chef creation. The golden soup was a savory carrot soup variation of a traditional butternut squash soup, so delicious. The golden latte is earthy and subtle, left me feeling so replenished read more

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Exceeded our expectations for food, service, and ambiance. We ordered the carrot tacos and the Akuri wraps. It came out hot and everything was great. We ordered the matcha latte with oat milk and it was very good. We will definitely be back! read more

Amazing and freshly baked goods! So delicious! Not only the food and outdoor seating was nice but such a wonderful and kind owner too

The staff were amazing, super nice and helpful! The seating area is phenomenal with live plants indoors and nice shaded outdoor options. Not to mention that the coffee is excellent. We came with a big group and the owner stayed open for more than an hour after closing time. Absolutely amazing! read more

Coffee drinks were excellent. Food was amazing. Healthy is an understatement. Service is fast and friendly. Definitely recommended.

Dot Cafe delivers a refined, wholesome café experience--celebrated for its quality ingredients, warm service, and relaxed atmosphere. It's especially great for a healthy brunch, serene work session, or coffee catch-up. A small piece of stretch at Carmel Valley prices, but most feel the overall vibe and quality justify it. read more

Me and the family went here for lunch. Our experience was poor customer service and overpriced food. Won't go back.

Such a hidden gem! The breakfast sliders were delightful, and the baked goods are amazing. As the other reviews stated, the portions are incredibly small. In my opinion, too small. However, the service was beyond amazing even on a busy Sunday, so I will absolutely be back! The bathroom lock was broken so multiple customers experienced issues being walked in on while using the bathroom. I highly recommend stopping by, especially since the ingredients are phenomenal! read more

We absolutely love Dot Cafe. Staff is lovely and everything is catered to be super kid friendly. Breakfast here has become our weekend tradition! read more

quality of food and service is excellent! i love the detox blend drink made with celery, granny smith apples, and meyer lemon. so refreshing read more

I love all the healthy food options at this place and the coffee is excellent. My daughter and I have lunch here at least once a week. We like the breakfast sliders, carrot tacos, and cauliflower. The staff is always kind and welcoming. This is a great neighborhood cafe that's kid friendly with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Loved my coffee and almond croissant and the staff (especially the lady working the register) all had great attitudes and were really nice and hospitable. We will be back. Thank you read more