(10/10) Cafeina Café never disappoints! I've been here at…read moreleast seven times, and it's easily one of my favorite spots in San Diego. I always get the Colombiano iced coffee -- hands down one of the BEST iced Colombian coffees I've ever had in the city. So smooth, rich, and perfectly made every single time. I also tried the concha bread, and wow... it was so soft, fresh, and absolutely perfect. I highly recommend getting it! If you're looking for amazing coffee, delicious pastries, and a place that stays consistently great, Cafeina Café is the spot. 10/10!

I moved away from San Diego, but came back to visit this week, and one of my must-stop coffee spots…read moreis Caféina. I was disappointed to see they discontinued the rose latte, but the honey lavender they now offer is an absolute delicious replacement. I love their lattes they're full of flavor and perfectly balanced with no bitter espresso. I brought my dog along, and the sweet barista offered my dog a pup cup, plus they have a cute patio in the back. Thank you Cafeina! Did I mention their Lavender syrup is homemade?

I finally got to try this place and was not disappointed! The outdoor setting is airy and…read morewelcoming. The eclectic art and decor pays homage to Mexican-American culture and provides a warm, colorful atmosphere. Pros: tasty coffee, fair pricing, friendly customer service, welcoming atmosphere Cons: limited parking, limited sizing options All in all I was very happy with my experience at De Corazon (even went back the next day!) and pleasantly surprised to see that they partner with Burritos De Tu Madre -- which offer tasty pre-made mini burritos to accompany your cafecito. Support local. Support family. Support De Corazon.

De Corazon is a coffee shop serving lattes, matcha, cold brew, lemonade and pre-made burritos…read more AMBIANCE Cozy w some character in its artwork, seating, and menu SERVICE Pay and pick up at the counter. Staff make drinks like a bartender. Burritos are pre-made. DRINK 5/5 COLD BREW OLD FASHIONED Blood orange bitters, brown sugar, fragrant Lemon twist and peel - i.e. a cold brew + fancy lemonade FOOD 3.5/5 FRIED BEANS & CHORIZO This $4.5 small-size burrito has a handmade flour tortilla with fried Beans, Beef Chorizo and Queso Fresco. I'd pay more for more filling and for it to be made fresh. 5/5 SALSA has a tangy kick and elevates the burrito PARKING on the street

I love this coffee shop; the coffee is great, prices are great, and vibe is great…read more music always on point, and the owners are super friendly. also super nice to my big dog ; being dog friendly is a major bonus. really just a local spot for people to come hang out, i come here often!

Welcome to the neighborhood! University Coffee is a new local coffee shop with plenty of street…read moreparking and a great corner location. The coffee quality is solid, and they offer pastries and some food items as well. I love that they have a community board and different seating areas to choose from. The workers are super friendly, which always makes the experience even better. A cute, easy neighborhood spot to grab a drink and hang out.

Service was amazing!!! The friendliest baristas! The coffee was soooo yum!! Vibes are greatread more

I stopped by Torque Coffee to pick up espresso beans for my husband after reading so many good…read morethings on Reddit about their customer service and espresso. From the moment I walked in, two people greeted me right away and made the shop feel super welcoming. The space itself is really cute, with a relaxed vibe and a few tables where people were working on laptops. I actually don't drink coffee (I'm caffeine sensitive haha), so I told the barista I had no idea what to pick for my husband. They have really well-stocked shelves with beans roasted in house, and you can tell they genuinely take pride in what they do. The packaging is beautiful, and each bag has a card explaining the flavor notes and where the beans come from. After I mentioned a few coffees my husband has liked before, the barista recommended the Dark Drop beans. He was so kind, patient, and helpful -- especially to someone completely clueless about coffee. While I was there, he also made me an oat milk matcha with honey, and it was really good. Smooth and creamy. My husband had been gone for work for a month, so I wanted to surprise him with fresh beans when he got home. He absolutely loved them and said the espresso was balanced, bold, and incredibly fresh. We'll definitely be back to try more beans, and I'll absolutely be returning for another matcha. Thanks again for the great customer service and welcoming atmosphere!

Cute local Ethiopian coffee shop; we got an iced coffee (5/5 on flavor, good size 14 or 16oz) a…read morecappuccino (not recommended; 3/5 super milky no foam) and a chornake puff bread pastry which was a delicious treat to share. The person behind the counter was really friendly and the walls had lots of cute art, there was plenty of seating inside and a soccer match on TV. Also nice is a 15 minute parking spot outside for grab and go.

If you're looking for legit "small batch" coffee, this is it! Dave is one of the most welcoming…read morebaristas around and very kind hearted. Their coffees are imported straight from Ethiopia and he roasts them in-house. Small batches at a time, you can even watch him doing his magic on some visits. If you really want to enjoy the coffee and its notes and flavors, please drink it black. Don't add sugar or milk please....its disrespectful to the coffee roaster Swing on in, have a good chat and sip away!

I've been wanting to go forever and finally had the chance to go on Sunday. The space is actually a…read morelot bigger than I thought, as they have both outdoor and indoor seating. There's even a restroom. They have pastries & their coffee menu is small but they do it well. I ordered an $6.89, Iced Lavender Latte. First sip & it was delicious! The espresso was strong and there wasn't too much milk. The lavender flavor was so fragrant & you can tell it is quality lavender. 5/5! Dog friendly space. I highly recommend coming here to try them out.

Literally, what a GEM! This lovely coffee spot on Euclid serves up some tasty coffee in a…read morecollaborative community. So cute too. . Hot and cold options in crafted coffee with great balance. Located in a newer building with a unique round design and a sweet patio space. The owner is involved and takes great care of her staff. She even fought to get a short term space you can roll up for to GO orders. #LocalCommunity #GEMCoffee #SanDiego #RollUp

full disclosure, I broke my foot so my friend brought this to me. so take the bagel note with a…read moregrain of salt. they were out of the rosemary bagel so got the everything bagel with cream cheese and it was an absolute miss. it arrived toasted but no cream cheese on it so by the time it got home it was just a cold toasted bagel. nothing special. if you're getting it to go, just toast it at home yourself. the coffees were mixed. here's the breakdown: mint cold brew absolutes not, tasted like peppermint extract, neither one of us could finish it. lavender matcha lavender completely lost in the matcha, barely there. choco caramel sea salt this one was actually really good, get this one! I do videos specifically about the best coffee items in San Diego, not coffee shops as a whole. and as of right now the only item I can confidently recommend here is the choco caramel sea salt latte. that said, I haven't tried the iced mexican mocha yet which apparently is the move. so maybe I just ordered wrong. coming back to try that before I make my final call. The positive review had me expecting more but maybe I just haven't found my order yet ‍

Cute shop with good coffee and amazing service. I met the owner and another employee - very nice…read moreand welcoming people. The decor is fun and takes me back to my childhood with the skateboarding decks and overall vibe. The only reason for 4 stars is the parking situation around the area; it's scarce at times, so it usually involves a walk. Still, the neighborhood is young and fun and I would definitely revisit this place even with the parking limitations. Thank you PCRC!

Aesthetic and yummy plus a calm and clean environment, good to go to with your friends/familyread more

Sometimes a review doesn't require a lengthy pontification of how fabulous a place is. It speaks…read morevolumes when there is a continuous line, happy faces and repeat customers. This coffee shop presents with natural light, airy, spacious with tons of plants, protein bars, snacks, books, chachkies, and refrigerated items. The MATCHA is hands down one of the best I have tasted in any state. 5 stars across the board.

Still love this place thanks for being consistent…read more They did add a few things like the matcha iced, and some toppings Def get here early or enjoy waiting the line to chat with your friends

Came across this coffee shop after seeing it as one of the top 10 coffee spots in San Diego. I'm…read morealways on the hunt for a good strong coffee, so I had to check it out. The line was wrapped around the corner which honestly should've been expected considering the hype. Luckily, the line moved pretty quickly. The menu was straightforward with a good selection of specialty coffees and teas. The shop itself was clean, modern, and had a really nice vibe with both indoor and outdoor seating available. I ordered the Original "Famous Saigon Coffee" and added a foam topping. I have to say... this was easily the best Vietnamese coffee I've had. The staff was super helpful giving recommendations based on how you like your coffee. Service was also impressively quick despite how busy they were. If you're in San Diego or more specifically around the North Park area, definitely give this spot a try and don't let the long line scare you away. Totally worth the wait.

BEST COFFEE SHOP IN SAN DIEGO!!!! please come and support especially the matcha its great!!read more

The best cafe I've been to in San Diego. The drinks and the customer service was 10/10. The owner…read moreMohamed also greeted us and checked up on my party. I was pleased with the overall experience.