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    Easy Does It

    4.4 (286 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Hot Americano + Iced Americano
    Christopher G.

    Easy Does It is a fairly new coffee shop in Kearny Mesa on the east side of the 163, serving espresso drinks, open-faced bagels, wine, and some cool specialty drinks too. Overall, I like the aesthetic, vibes, interior set up, and bagels a lot. I feel like they're in the above-average range for coffee and matcha as well. I've been twice and I've tried the hot americano, iced latte, and iced matcha. The drinks are comparable to a lot of other coffee apps in the neighborhood--nothing that dazzles me necessarily, but solid nonetheless. They use Provecho beans, which is a good sign, since Provecho is one of the more legit local roasters. The open-faced bagels are where this place stands out. The Smoky Catch is an exceptional salmon bagel, with very fresh salmon, capers, dill, and cucumbers piled high on a cream-cheese-lathered bagel and topped with a spritz of lemon juice, olive oil, pepper, and dill. Service is very good here, too, and the WiFi is strong. There's plenty of space, and even a back room, making it a good spot to work remotely. I think the A/C is a little too high, though, as it actually gets uncomfortable if you're inside for too long. They do, however, offer a good amount of outdoor seating.

    daniel l.

    This place is the best. Great service, chill vibes, and lots of seating. I've been here more than a handful of times and I love it every time. I usually get the iced matcha which they do better than most places in San Diego. They have a lot of variety on their drinks so there is not a boring season. They also have a lot of baked goodies which they can reheat for you if you ask! Make sure you try their matcha!

    Hojicha Latte, Earl Grey Matcha
    Eugene C.

    Came by here after the beach to try out some of their drinks (heard about the matcha here). You can tell they took their time with decorating the interior of the cafe and it gave off good aesthetics. Every seat was filled with people studying so it seems they've succeeded in getting people to hang out here. I got a hojicha latte and my partner got the earl grey matcha. I'm not an expert in matcha but I felt like it wasn't super noticeable in the drink. The earl grey on the other hand was present and did taste good. As for the hojicha latte it had a prevalent roasted flavor and it was sweetened just enough to not overpower the drink. Probably one of the better hojicha lattes I've had in awhile! Four stars was given only cause I'm not 100% sold on the matcha but I'd be willing to give it another chance!

    Hojicha Cloud
    Christine B.

    The interior is very spacious with lots of seating & tables. I love how they also have lounge chairs outside the cafe as well. Along the wall, they have plenty of coffee beans, matcha, & wines for sale. The barista was very kind to answer questions & recommend me the hojicha to try! * Hojicha Cloud - 8.7/10 (the hojicha had yummy roasted flavor which i really liked, & it mixed really well with the sea salt foam. i just wish the flavor was stronger & more bold. overall, if you like hojicha, i would recommend trying this one out!)

    matcha cloud
    Presh N.

    I've been on a mission to find good matcha spots around San Diego, and I was hoping Easy Does It would make the list. Unfortunately, this visit didn't quite do it for me. Matcha Cloud (6/10): Maybe it was just my drink, but it tasted watered down and I barely picked up any matcha flavor, which was a bit disappointing. That said, I'm still open to coming back and trying it again or ordering a different drink, since I want to see what others enjoy about EDI. The interior is very clean with an industrial, minimalistic vibe, making it a great spot for study sessions or catching up with friends. The workers were also very fast and kind, which made the experience more pleasant overall.

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    Jia Jia H.

    came in on a sunday for a matcha and got the earl gray matcha with oat milk! Matcha flavor was very deep and slightly bitter which i liked! The milk wasn't that creamy and tasted slightly watered down (which is not a given with oat milk imo). they offered their pastries at 50% off since we came in an hour before closing which was nice but i wouldn't have wanted to pay full price since i think the pastries were slightly overpriced. the lighting is slightly odd on a gloomy day and makes me wonder if they have any brighter lights, but im sure it looks great when it's sunny. final thing to note is their wifi wasn't working and didn't let us connect. brought it up to them but they didn't really give a solid solution so we had to use our phone hotspot.

    Lox on an Everything bagel.
    Amy J.

    The drinks and food are a solid 5/5. The space itself is about a 3.5/5. They make the matcha and hojicha fresh and you can taste the difference. We also ordered the lox on an everything bagel. The bagel is a nice fat fresh fluffy bagel and the flavors of the entirety was great. All orders were provided in to go containers and cups. Which is fine. What got me was that this place felt almost a little grimy. Every table seems to have some sort of smudge on it. The bathroom was nice in the fact that there's a changing pad for new moms on top of this beautiful cabinet piece of furniture. Then right next to it are all the cleaning supplies just sitting on the floor for all to see. That kind of ruined the atmosphere for me.

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    Cindy C.

    I've been meaning to try this place since it's so close to work. I tried the matcha cloud which the worker said was the most popular. I love that the matcha was rich and vibrant and lightly sweetened just enough where the matcha still shined through. I also got the spinach pocket to try but it was just okay. There was a piece of parchment paper stuck to the bottom. I wouldn't get it again. I will definitely come back for the drinks, though! Inside was very spacey and great for getting work done. Very chill vibe.

    Emmi D.

    Great place to study! Almost everyone in here was studying and they have a few communal tables and couches. Somewhat limited on the outlets, about 3. WiFi and bathroom available. Parking slightly difficult, I had to circle the lot a few times but no time limit. Staff was very pleasant. You have the option of a glass cup or mug if your order is for here. The pastries looked amazing, mostly sold out when I came at 1pm so I wasn't able to try any personally. Some small food options available as well such as bagels. I got the matcha cloud - tasted good but I personally thought my drink had an odd mouth feel possibly due to under whisking. They do handwhisk their matcha behind the counter. Could be a one off, would love to come again and for the matcha a second chance as well as try the coffee!

    Hojicha Latte
    Jessica S.

    Another coffee shop in the Convoy area in what would seem like a godsend after years of boba tea shops dominating the area, but Easy Does It only just barely does it. As a great support to the local community, they use Provecho coffee beans and stock their baked goods case with wares usually from much loved SPLIT Bakehouse. Their drink sizing is smaller, perhaps at 8-10oz and the preferred format is iced so if you don't say anything about wanting your drink hot, you automatically get it iced (no, workers will not bother to ask). Not sure if they even give you a double shot in their lattes and other larger format espresso products because of the smaller size. Their lattes are only $5.50 and are pretty milky so the suspicion is strong. They have matcha lattes along with the related creations. They even offer a hojicha latte. I've had the hojicha latte dirty and the espresso double shot was a whole $2, this up charge for espresso on the upper end ($1.25 everywhere else)! Do not recommend this combo anyway as hojicha does not work with their espresso. Otherwise, they are known for their tea latte "Cloud" varietals which come with a sea salt cream cap. These are pretty good though I wish the cream cap were slightly thicker. You also don't get much with the small cup occupied with a ton of ice. As for the workers, most were somewhat weird during all my visits. Lack of self-awareness and very aloof. Either they forget my drink or perhaps someone really takes it which really speaks to the type of customers they attract... not sure I want any part of it. A coffee shop it may be and was hoping it would be a promising one... or maybe I'll wait as they go through their growing pains but a long process it has been.

    Hojicha cloud
    Dana S.

    Been hearing a lot about this place and heard they served Nami matcha which is my favorite! They also serve tins in store as well. I got the hojicha cloud and got less sweet. The server was nice and gave us insight on the different matcha drinks. There's plenty of spots to sit and study, but I heard it can get pretty packed. They recently just opened up the back side of the cafe too!

    Matthew C.

    Had to visit the new performative HQ of San Diego. As a self-proclaimed performer, I can confidently say that this fits the bill. Super performative drinks, performative interior, they even have performative chairs out front. Perfect place to come study/work and try to impress everybody with how cool you look sipping your drink while scrolling Pinterest and still comparing yourself to the fashion zeitgeist of the time. You're so tuff twin.

    Hojicha latte, matcha latte, and fresh beans.
    Julius N.

    I've been to a lot of coffee spots around San Diego, and Easy Does It is easily my favorite right now. The bean selection here is top notch. You can tell they actually care about sourcing and rotating interesting coffees, not just the usual lineup. Every visit feels like there's something new to try, and the quality in the cup backs it up. The space is massive too, way bigger than most restaurants in the area. It never feels cramped, even when it's busy. Super comfortable whether you're hanging out, getting work done, or just dialing in on a good cup. Also, the merch is wild in the best way. Didn't expect to see Patagonia branded sardines at a coffee shop, but here we are. It somehow fits the vibe perfectly. Pro tip: there's a hidden area in the back that's way more quiet and relaxed. If you're trying to get away from the main crowd or just want a more low key experience, that's the move. Staff is always friendly, drinks are consistently on point, and the whole place just feels dialed. This is one of those spots you keep coming back to without even thinking about it.

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