First time here. Visiting San Diego for a few days. Small place with tables inside and two small tables on the sidewalk in front. Breakfast has easily been my favorite meal of the day because of places like this. On my first day here, I had the breakfast sandwich. It was the highlight of my two mornings here. It had some typical breakfast sandwich ingredients such eggs and cheese. It was a notch above because of atypical things such as arugula and the sweet aioli chili sauce and ciabatta bread. I heard that this was a new item. It's a keeper. I also heard that they are paring down their menu to have less labor intensive offerings. I'm glad I was able to stop by before they change their format. On my 2nd morning here, I had the quiche with bacon and cheese. This was a notch above because of the crust. Many quiche crusts have pie like texture. This crust was flaky more like phyllo dough. My espresso was decent but not up to what I'd expect if I were to go to Peet's or something similar. I will definitely return if I'm ever back in the area. read more

Drift Cafe - Breakfast sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pacific Beach, California

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This is the best place in every respect. The drinks are amazing and the food is outstanding as well. Great service, cute ambiance. We were only visiting but if I lived in this town, I'd start every morning at this cafe. A very thoughtful selection of items. Not only pastries, you can get a full breakfast that is so tasty. Only a few blocks from the beach so you can get your coffee and go watch the waves. I highly recommend it. I had a latte, a London fog and a breakfast bowl over the course of our stay and each item was perfect. read more

Drift Cafe - Beautiful latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pacific Beach, California

Spencer is an awesome barista! I come here all the time and he makes my coffee the best! Such friendly staff and the outdoor seating is a bonus! read more

I love this place. The food is amazing, and I can honestly say it's my favorite coffee in San Diego. Definitely try the Bircher bowl. It changes depending on the time of year, because it's made with seasonal ingredients. I also love their strawberry matcha, their berry smoothie, their vegan burrito (I add egg), and their breakfast sandwich but I get it on the everything bagel. My wife says they have the best cold brew in SD, which is what she gets. We go there literally 5 days a week. We have an addiction. The baristas are super nice too. Alex and Spencer (the twins) remember pretty much everyone, and they leave funny messages on my cup each time. Something to note is there are no outlets in the café. This is because there is an hour and a half time limit per table. I get it because there's a lot of people coming in and out of this café, and they need to make room for everybody. I also think their Instagram is really good. Especially recently. The sense of humor of the baristas really comes through. All in all, I would give it five stars. More if I could. I definitely recommend getting some coffee and a pastry to go, and taking it to the beach next time you're in the neighborhood, which is only one block away. Love this place! read more

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I Absolutely love Drift, been coming here since they opened years ago. Their vegan breakfast burrito is BOMB as well as all of their lattes. Great place for a coffee date or working. It's like Pinterest and Pigment made a coffee shop. Adorable boho vibes with great food and coffee ! Amazing staff too always friendly. read more

Drift Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pacific Beach, California

Fantastic local coffee shop that offers so much more then just drinks. I loved the welcoming and updated décor, it feels very warm and inviting. The food menu is extensive, lots of breakfast options including acai bowls. I got a quiche with a side of sweet potatoes and loved my dish. Its a certainly one of local favorite spots. When we went there around 11 am in the morning, every single spot was taking inside with people on their laptops, so this was the only downside. Not sure if we came at the peak time, we had to take our food and drinks and sit next door over. Food and service were great! I'll be back read more

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I am a PB local and cannot get enough of Drift! Every drink is amazing and Spencer always has great suggestions for drinks when idk what to order. The food is also unreal! The grilled cheese with pear is my person fav! I love getting my order to-go and eating on the beach or working from inside Drift on my laptop. read more

Drift Cafe - Acai Bowl Tropical Smoothie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pacific Beach, California

I am so glad I returned to this cafe. I had the "Gone Bananas Toast" and it was fantastic. The Levain toast was well toasted, just the way I like it, and the house made almond butter rocks! In addition, the hot honey was delicious and I loved that they did not hold back on the banana slices, hence the name. I had the toast with a house drip coffee which was great. It was smooth and rich in flavor. The staff members were super nice. Next, I need to try one of their breakfast burritos. The cafe offers offers comfortable seating inside and some outside seating as well. read more

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spencer/alex ate down! coffee slays, love em. best in pb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Drift Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pacific Beach, California

Cute little place with breakfast/coffee/pastries. Staff was very friendly. We had açaí bowls which were great. I enjoyed my matcha latte. My boyfriend got black coffee and said it was ok. read more

The Breakfast Sandwich is delicious. Ambiance is chill. Music is upbeat but not overpowering. Service was quick. My daughter loved the French Toast. We also got the Yogurt which we enjoyed. Salted Butterscotch Latte is also a great choice. read more

Drift Cafe - Salted Butterscotch Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pacific Beach, California

Service was poor. On par with national fast food chains except you expect it for the price there and they don't ask for tips. Drift asks for tip on every transaction before any service is given. We tipped 20% on a pick up order because that was their recommendation in their software, and in return was given blatantly careless interactions and a huge resistance to help make sure I had what I needed. Very off putting. Oh yeah, the food was good, so I gave it an extra star. read more

Amazing Mexican mocha. Great flavor, service and environment. I highly recommend this place. Keep in mind it is popular (deservedly). If you're in the area definitely check them out. read more

ordered the vegan burrito and it was all sweet potatoes. basically a sweet potato burrito. was excited for their vegan bacon but couldn't tell if it was actually included. wouldn't order it again or recommend that item. very cute shop, great vibe with good music. dog friendly which is a plus. read more

Great ambiance and aesthetics when you first walk in. I really liked the lavender latte I ordered since you can really taste the lavender and coffee really well. We also opted for some brunch options but I thought they were decent (wouldn't really recommend though). Definitely come here for the coffee and a great study spot as well! read more

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We were looking for a close place to our hotel to eat at for breakfast and stumbled upon Drift Cafe. I immediately loved the look inside, very modern & cute! I ordered an iced coffee with caramel and the French toast. My husband ordered the breakfast plate with scrambled eggs, bacon, and toast. The guys working were incredibly nice and brought you your food as it was ready. There was a constant flow of people coming in to grab a coffee or do some work on their computers. Overall, a great place to go to for breakfast! read more

Drift Cafe - Iced coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pacific Beach, California

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Awesome little light breakfast... good croissant nice muffin's...quiche and breakfast bowl... great little neighborhood spot. Good food great service... another go to spot in SD read more

Drift Cafe - Breakfast bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pacific Beach, California

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Came in a Sunday around 9 - parking was easy enough since it was a gloomy day and early for the weekend. I opted for their Drift coffee with oat milk and their yogurt bowl. Service was fast and friendly and I took a seat and the drinks and bowl were brought to me. I did like the flavor of the drink - it wasn't overly sweet but I think I would like to try their vanilla latte. The yogurt bowl was refreshing and a little less than what I was expecting. I saw others order their burritos and french toast so I might have to order that! Lots of seating but didn't notice much outlets- it definitely got very busy around 10/10.30 read more

The cutest coffee shop with lovely ambiance! Truly a SoCal vibe with optimal lighting, cozy aesthetic, mellow playlists, and friendly service! It's a perfect spot to leisurely read or get some work done. Just note that outlets are limited, so charge your devices before coming. The Hawaiian latte was delicious, and the tropical interior design transported me to vacay-mode. You can also take your order to-go, and take a short walk to the beach to enjoy PB weather. Though I'm no longer an SD local, I'll definitely visit when I'm back! read more

Drift Cafe - Hawaiian latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pacific Beach, California

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What a cute little cafe! It was perfect for me to grab my laptop and work in a great environment with some really good dang lattes. I ordered French toast here to go and it was very delicious. Also tried the açaí bowl and it was very good as well. I can't say enough how much I enjoyed their vanilla hazelnut lattes. read more

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Really good coffee and pastries, really nice vibe. Comfy great local spot. Dog friendly.

What a great spot to get a coffee, breakfast, and do some work. I came here to do some work and get out of the house and loved it! I ordered a mango smoothie and my friend ordered a classic vanilla latte (if I remember correctly). I saw other people eating some breakfast and it looked very good and I will be going back to try it sometime. Only downside was that they didn't have outlets and close at 2pm. Otherwise I loved it! read more

Drift Cafe - Mango smoothie & coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pacific Beach, California

Breakfast next to the beach? YES PLEASE! This spot is literally right around the corner from the sand! You can eat inside or take it to-go and watch the waves. We chose to sit inside. The ambience clean and cute. I saw some people even bring their laptop inside and work on projects. What we ordered: -Basic beach vanilla oat latte 8/10 -Brioche french toast with fresh fruit 10/10 -Lox on a cheddar jalapeño bagel 8/10 I would definitely go back because of how close it is to the beach. Keep in mind it is right on the main drag of Pacific Beach so the parking situation is a bit nuts. We always like to find parking in the neighborhood then walk. But if you can find closer parking then you are BLESSED! Haha! read more

What a lovely place to visit to start your day! The interior is bright and airy with live plants and wicker furniture that invites you to relax and stay a while. Based on other reviews, I ordered the signature Drift latte with oat milk. It was deliciously creamy with hints of spice. I enjoyed it while walking along the boardwalk. I would definitely stop in again and try their other specialties and their seasonal offerings. read more

Drift Cafe - To-go coffee cup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pacific Beach, California

I enjoyed picking up breakfast at Drift Cafe, but wished that I hadn't come during peak time on a weekend. It's a popular spot, for good reason! It's got lots of seating, open air vibes, art everywhere, both craft drinks and delicious food. Really a great spot! Went for four stars instead of 5 because I'll prefer other local shops. This one felt a little more expensive and I didn't like the food as much. I wouldn't really want to go out of my way or have to find parking to return, but I'd happily come back if I was in the area looking for something to grab to go and enjoy on the beach. read more

Decided to try based on reviews. The breakfast burrito was great and the chai was as well

Excellent coffee really good food. Service and atmosphere on par with what you'd expect from a cafe. I wish I had pictures of our lovely lattes! read more

Nice small coffee shop. Latte Art is wonderful. Coffee is great. Many options. Breakfast Place with eggs and bacon is excellent. The croissants are fresh. This is one of my favorite coffee shops. Great. read more

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What a gem of a place! Coffee and food are artfully crafted. Quality of ingredients are superb and you can taste the difference. My family got a variety of coffees and their breakfast sandwich. All coffees were amazing, and their breakfast sandwich was unassumingly delicious with their unique house-made aioli (ask for extra - you won't regret it). Definitely a great place swing by for a quick drink and/or quality food. read more

Drift Cafe - Breakfast Sandwich (Eggs, Bacon, Arugula, Chili Aioli on Ciabatta). - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pacific Beach, California

Drift Latte. "That's the best latte I've ever had" - the husband. Stopped in early one morning to a friendly greeting and stellar coffees. We both tried the signature Drift, iced for me, hot for the hubby. My husband drinks hot lattes everywhere so the quote above was high, honest praise, indeed. For all you latte lovers, this should be on your PB list. The weekly special Honey Cardamon latte was great as well. Back again the next day and another Drift latte for each of us. Baja Burrito, add bacon $11.50. Huge and stuffed full, it's enough for both breakfast and the other half for lunch later. Served with a jalapeño green dipping sauce. My only disappointment has been the Not Your Average BLT, $12. Toasted sourdough, walnut pesto, applewood smoked bacon, arugula, & heirloom tomato. Served with fresh fruit. This has all of the ingredients to be a spectacular sandwich and the $12 price implied it would be. However, the slim sandwich unfortunately was as anemic as it looked. Two thin, tasteless slices of heirloom tomato, hearty arugula, minimal bacon and overpowering walnut pesto added up to a sandwich that was more piquant than smokey and meaty as a good BLT should be. The walnut pesto needed to be offset by center stage, generously piled on bacon and a thicker cut tomato. If they were allowed to shine, then the arugula and walnut pesto would have been able to truly elevate this to above average, it definitely has the bones to be one. Rainbow side fruit was lovely, a couple of blueberries would have made it perfect! Drift latte - Espresso, Panella & Cinnamon with milk $5.25/$6. Up charge for almond or oat milk. read more

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I recently started working down the street and on my first day I came across Drift cafe! I was having a really rough morning and Alex totally made my day! He is super sweet, caring and his latte art is amazing! He not only provides great customer service to me; but TO EVERY SINGLE CUSTOMER I SEE WHO WALKS IN! A genuinely kind heart! He has a twin brother Spencer who works here as well, very tricky before coffee! Both are amazing as the other employees I've also met here! I genuinely love coming here! The ambiance is amazing, the customers who come in, and the coffee! Now that I've mentioned how great the cafe and employees are, you should know the vegan burrito is my favorite as I love sweet potatoes and burritos!!! Definitely have to try it! I try to come once a week as it's my favorite treat, but definitely leave with my spirit uplifted Happy 3rd Birthday Drift! Definitely have to come back for the horchata latte!!! read more

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I love this place! One of my favs in PB. Super cute aesthetics, yummy food, my type of music. Love the vibe here. The breakfast bowl is delicious! Only downside is that they don't have outlets. They do have wifi though. Overall this place is lovely and the guys that run it are nice and chill and provide great customer service! read more

Drift Cafe - Breakfast bowl and latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pacific Beach, California

Awesome location with good vibes. Hot coffee was just right, and the acai bowl was so fresh. Staff was super friendly, and their service was quick. Great spot for some breakfast or a cup of coffee to go. read more

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Affordable, quick, friendly and the aesthetic is gorgeous!! Portion sizes were great for the price ! read more

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BEST BREAKFAST SANDWICH IN SD!!! This spot is a hidden gem, the prices are great, the coffee drinks incredible and fun new stuff and traditional with great options, great ambience, close to the beach, fast and insane food. Workers are super chill too which is a plus!! Please do yourself a favor and just try the breakfast sandwich. read more

Drift Cafe - Breakfast Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pacific Beach, California

So glad I got to check out this cute cafe! The space is bright and airy and there's plenty of cozy seating options. I ordered a hot chai tea latte, French toast, and a spinach and cheese quiche. Entrees are about $10/plate and my chai was $5. The chai latte was perfection and the quiche was savory, flaky, and delicious. I didn't like the bread they use for their French toast but the Nutella and Strawberries were good. I highly recommend you stop by and support local. Their service, food, value, and aesthetic are all great! read more

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Popped in to support my FAVORITE cafe's 3rd birthday!! Customer service is always superb, and it is home to the most delicious vegan burrito. The cashew ricotta is yum!! It's a great spot for a little coffee date or to escape home to get some work done. 10/10 will keep coming back read more

Drift Cafe - Iced strawberry matcha with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pacific Beach, California

Love this spot! Been here in PB for over 3 years. The service is amazing and the coffee is really good too. I love their lattes and cold brew. Their food is bomb and always consistent. I love the breakfast sandwich and breakfast bowl. Highly recommend!!! read more

Drift Cafe - strawberry and cream quinoa porridge and the breakfast bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pacific Beach, California

Best coffee spot in PB, hands down - food also amazing. Family owned and operated , just do yourself a favor and go. I usually get a cold brew and breakfast burrito! read more

Cute little cafe with unique breakfast options. I have been multiple times, and highly recommend the Strawberry Coconut Quinoa which comes in a cute coconut bowl. The Breakfast Bowl is another favorite of mine and makes you feel good about eating eggs and potatoes because the potatoes are sweet potatoes and it is served with greens. The coffee is right up there with other third wave places. The machine is legit so you get a real latte, and they seem to always have some specials to keep things interesting. I still need to try the breakfast panna cotta because it is always sold out. They also have some salads and sandwiches that sound good. The design esthetic makes it a place you want to hang out... a little boho with pillows and plants, but the proximity to the beach, makes it easy to eat on the beach too. read more