Very cute little coffee shop. They have an inside area that it's multilevel with multi tables. They also have an outdoor space. The seating is a mix of chairs and benches, which I like. They also had a swing at our table. I was not brave enough to try it, but it looked super fun. They have a very wide selection of teas. Which I appreciate.. The staff were friendly, but reserved. Typical of San Diego coffee shops. They have lots of cute little pastries, gelato, and some small eats. Street parking Definitely worth a visit. read more

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I'm not an experienced coffee drinker, but I thought that the iced pistachio latte was just alright. There wasn't really anything special, but it was still decent, just not worth $8.50 imo. There were a good amount of tables though, and it was a decent spot to get some work done. There was wifi! read more

Elixir Espresso Bar - iced pistachio latte - Gelato Near Me - San Diego, California

The ambiance is great but my friend and I were both disappointed by what we ordered. My friend ordered the affogato and there was a dead fly in her ice cream/espresso drink. I ordered a small chocolate and coffee gelato and I was very surprised to find peanuts in my gelato. Luckily I don't have a peanut allergy, but that is super important to list on the flavors label. Additionally there was a weird tasting film with each bite so it tasted like I was eating paper. I heard great things about this place and I live locally but it just missed the mark. read more

Elixir Espresso Bar - Gelato Near Me - San Diego, California

My husband came to San Diego for our anniversary, we hadn't been able to find a nice quiet coffee shop, until this place! They had some much seating, the coffee was great! Also I got a chocolate croissant and it was amazing! The workers were really nice as well! 10/10 this is place that is next to the road but it doesn't feel that way read more

We needed a spot to do a little work and wait for our car to get fixed in down the street. This place isn't huge but definitely has a good amount of seating to get some work done. I also appreciate they have outlets to charge at certain tables. The coffee itself was pretty good, we both enjoyed our lattes. Their desserts looked really good but didn't give them a try. Next time! read more

Elixir Espresso Bar - Gelato Near Me - San Diego, California

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Just found my new favorite coffee spot! The espresso packs a perfect punch, and the service is impressively quick. The place is spotless, including the bathroom--I'm genuinely impressed. Love the chill music and watching the staff keep everything tidy. A fresh and clean haven! read more

Elixir Espresso Bar - The interior is bright and airy, with stylish artwork adorning the walls. - Gelato Near Me - San Diego, California

One of my favorite cafes in PB! The coffee is delicious and they serve it to you in mugs in you ask, which automatically ups the taste of any coffee. Great lattes! The food is also incredible. They have gelato and a range of really fun deserts. The workers are really awesome and go out of their way to make your experience worth it. Lastly, the aesthetic of the place is stunning. There's buyable art on the walls and a whole little patio area. There's also outlets so it's a great location to work from! read more

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Umph wow super disappointed at this location. I've been to one in utc and love loved it but the location at pb was bad. I ordered a Cortado and turkey toast... the Cortado taste was just ok and for 13 dollar turkey toast.... Look at the picture... doesn't even look worth a dollar. The place is super cute though. The service was ok debating should come back or not read more

Elixir Espresso Bar - Pesto Turkey Toast - Gelato Near Me - San Diego, California

Love this place. An amazing array of fresh pastries, either sweet or savory. A diverse menu otherwise with lots of great breakfast choices. The service was super friendly and knowledgeable. Sophie made me feel very welcome. The floor plan is bright and open, with a wonderful back patio. I also noticed that they have gelato which looked amazing. I plan to come back later for that. read more

Elixir Espresso Bar - Oat milk Caffe Latte (16 oz) - Gelato Near Me - San Diego, California

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The place is super cute with lots of seating. There's indoor and outdoor and it has a lovely vibe to it. The place is very unassuming from the outside. I got the raspberry mocha iced latte and it was absolutely heaven. It was on the sweet side and I normally don't like drinks that are too sweet but this was so good. I also got the Nutella and banana crepe and it is huge. I could only eat half of it and brought the other half home. And they do not skimp on the banana or nutella. My friend has a vegetarian got the egg toast and she was very disappointed. The bread is dry. They don't even butter the bread. No sauce or anything. On the top of the egg is some arugula and then a little bit of a balsamic drizzle but she said it was very dry and bland. For about $14 she said she will never get that again. At least they butter the bread come on it's not that hard. It is street parking only on garnett. Since we're far enough away from the beach parking is not difficult. It's also free parking as there are no meters in this area. You should be able to find parking relatively easy. The service was just okay. read more

Elixir Espresso Bar - The large raspberry mocha iced latte and banana Nutella crepe. My total was around $22 - Gelato Near Me - San Diego, California

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BEST coffee shop in San Diego! A gem in the rough!! Love the coffee and dessert options (but haven't had the food yet). Absolutely love the ambiance and vibe. Wait staff have always been friendly and accommodating. Plenty of seating options (i.e. chairs, benches, stools, sofa and a swing) both inside and outside. Love this place!!! read more

I ordered a raspberry mocha. Normally it comes with white mocha, but I asked for regular mocha. It was tasty, it wasn't too sweet which I loved. I just think the coffee flavor didn't shine through, it was more of an after taste. To be fair I did get a latte. They had these cute fruit shaped pastries! The employee taking my order seemed tired, which I assumed because it was near closing time. Although she seemed tired, that did not take anything away from her customer service. She was very patient with us deciding what to order. I didn't feel rushed or judged for anything. She even walked up to us to let us know that our drinks were ready. It's got a small selection of seating, but the place itself isn't too big. They had a big couch though. There is no parking, just street parking. {05/23/26-7:15PM} read more

Elixir Espresso Bar - Pastries - Gelato Near Me - San Diego, California

This Place is amazing! Recommend. Coffee is really good. Expreso, Mexican Mocha , vanilla late ! Fantastic . The service is super impressive good. Another impressive thing is watching the Barista.(Laura) Making 20 coffees in a row one after the other one in less than 10 mins. Multitasking all the time. I probably expend 1 hour having my coffee and watch her easy make 50+ coffees in that Hour. The vibes in the bar is really good and relaxing. Peace full. And great music. Definitely coming back. And to the owners of this place. U should give a raise to ur barista. Because she's really good at what she doing. 5 read more

Elixir Espresso Bar - Mexican Mocha - Gelato Near Me - San Diego, California

Love this place! The vibe is chic and relaxing. I always get the pesto crepe and they are very filling and hot off the press! The herbal teas are so tasty and I'm looking forward to trying the coffees. The staff is friendly and welcoming as well! Definitely worth the price. read more

This was recommended to me by someone I know, and I'm so glad I got to try it out!! The cafe interior makes you feel like you've transported somewhere completely different once stepping inside because it's sooo different from the vibes of the actual area it is in. The drinks were super yummy, and I felt like they def know their coffee. I've never had gf donuts before but they were unique and interesting as well! Their desserts looked super cool, and I hope to try more soon! Seating: there's a good amount of seating both indoor and outdoor. I had no problem getting a spot Saturday morning. There's also a swing seat I was obsessed with... Parking: the street parking is hit or miss but there's a plaza across the street to park if u want as well Overall was a great place to enjoy the weather and chat with a silly drink! read more

Elixir Espresso Bar - 16 oz. Iced White Mocha 16 oz. Iced Raspberry White Mocha lemon GF donut earl gray gf donut - Gelato Near Me - San Diego, California

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Heard great things about this place and finally stopped by -- it didn't disappoint! There's plenty of indoor seating, which is perfect for relaxing or catching up with friends. Street parking is a bit limited, so plan ahead if you're driving. We ordered the iced caramel and vanilla lattes -- both were smooth and refreshing. Also tried the Velvet Knot (red velvet cheesecake mousse) and chocolate mousse pastries. Not only were they beautifully presented, but they tasted just as amazing as they looked. A lovely spot for coffee and dessert! read more

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A truly professional place for espresso hook ups. They also got some tasty eats. I can see myself spending a nice long Christmas season morning here getting fat from all the treats. ;) read more

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Stopped by while my wife was shopping nearby. Best espresso pull ever. My feedback to Elixir, after walking back in once I sipped the coffee outside was "phenomenal". No trace of the usual mild bitterness and even a touch "sweet". Perhaps it was a lucky grind and tamp, but the quality of my double shot was so good there's probably enough leeway that you've a good chance to always grab an excellent cup of espresso here. I wanted to grab another shot a few minutes later while walking back with the wife to the car, but she reminded me of my cutting back on the caffeine. :-) read more

Great pastries and chill vibes. Good coffee and tons of seating and WiFi. Excellent spot. read more

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My expectations were high because the Elixir in La Jolla is really good. This one was very disappointing. Nice place, very clean and variety of spaces, artsy gallery style. Beautiful curated furniture and plants. Perfect. However, this was by far the most terrible nutella crepe I have ever had in my life. Really bad. When served appears huge but didn't match the flavor. It was really salty and the dough tasteless. Even the Nutella didn't take like the real thing. I thought it was just me being there and having a horribly tasting capuccino. So I took the rest of my huge crepe to go). I almost vomit at home, again super salty and tasteless. What a waste of money. Also I asked the girl serving about the donuts and she told me that they sit there for like 5 days. Hell no more. read more

An awesome coffee shop in Pacific Beach with a beautiful coastal contemporary interior. I came by twice during our weekend trip and enjoyed all of our espresso drinks including the hammerhead and caffe mocha. Of note, the food is not to be missed as the chicken pesto flatbread turned out to be massive, beautifully presented, and most importantly, airy and derricious! The chicken pesto crepe was just as huge and tasty. Service was stellar as the staff was both welcoming and helpful. read more

I came on a rare rainy San Diego afternoon, so there were (unfortunately) no tables at which to sit. I don't attribute this as a failure of the establishment (standard supply and demand). The coffee was amazing, and the barista was happy to answer my questions and get me something I'd really enjoy. 10 out of 10, would recommend. read more

In the area and was looking for coffee and a treat, a quick Yelp search turned up Elixir and I happened to be across the street. I didn't see any spots in the few street spots out front so I parked across the street by CVS and walked. I was greeted by a man and woman who were so kind and friendly and answered a few questions about their "Screaming Goat" espresso. I was so delighted to see the entire pastry case was gluten free and many items were vegan too! I ordered a Cold Brew with a splash of oat milk and a gluten free + vegan chocolate donut, to go. I quickly glanced around the place while I waited on my drink (which was ready quickly). It's open air with a handful of indoor and outdoor tables, most if not all were taken. It looks cute and quaint, and was clean from what I could see. The cost was fair, $10 for what I got. The cold brew was a bit bitter for my taste, but strong. The donut was really tasty - well done! I'd probably come back and try Elixir again if I found myself in the area. read more

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This is a great cafe to to do work or chill in! There are a lot of tables to sit at and a lot of power outlets for you to charge you devices. There is a cool patio in the back that you can work at as well. I highly recommend getting the white chocolate raspberry latte. The staff are all very friendly. This is my favorite place to work in Pacific Beach no read more

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Wonderful coffee shop in Pacific Beach that is away from the craziness of the beach area. The noise level is good, more on the quieter side allowing for a perfect study spot. The chairs are comfortable and there are plenty of outlets around. The service was spot on with the baristas being patient, as I was reviewing the menu for my first time here. I didn't try any of the foods, so I can't comment on that but their cold brew was fantastic. They use something called "screaming goat" espresso. The interior is beautifully aesthetic and modern with a swinging seat. There is both indoor and outdoor seating, along with a bathroom. Parking is street, but there is an entire parking lot across the street where I parked (not sure if allowed to or not), but my car was fine after four hours. Highly recommend!! read more

Hands down my favorite coffee in the area! Staff was friendly and the establishment was clean. What else could you ask for? read more

Elixir Espresso Bar - Hot vanilla latte - Screaming Goat Esspresso - Gelato Near Me - San Diego, California

Delicious chai! Perfect blend of sweet and spice without being overwhelming. Service was quick and friendly and there is a pretty good amount of seating available, both inside and outside. read more

This place is super cute and sleek! It has a lot of tables and light, and even a table with a swing. They have a bunch of food options in addition to the drinks and pastries/tarts. There is a whole display of gluten free pastries as well. Highly recommend checking out this place to grab a drink, a bite to eat, or to get some work done read more

Elixir Espresso Bar - Menu - Gelato Near Me - San Diego, California

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I've been wanting to try out different coffee shops in PB and finally tried Elixir. It's one of my favorites now. The absolute best thing on the menu by far is the chicken pesto crepe! read more

Elixir Espresso Bar - Chicken-Pesto Crepe - Gelato Near Me - San Diego, California

At times I have trouble finding a quiet cafe with seating to work from, but now I have found it! Elixir Espresso Bar is a cute shop right on Garnett with a beautiful interior. I've been here once before to try their gluten free baked goods, which are delicious. This time I came for a couple of hours to work. I found a great seat on the patio, which was a nice little oasis. I definitely did not feel like I was right on the busiest street in Pacific Beach. I ordered the avocado toast and the screaming goat espresso. The toast was a great value for the cost, coming with a lot of avocado and eggs but also had good flavor. My only complaint is that with my cup of Screaming Goat espresso, which did have great flavor, also had grounds in the cup that were not pleasant. read more

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I have been a fan of Elixir Espresso Bar since they first landed in San Diego years ago, and my experience here at this new location in Pacific Beach was no difference. On this visit, I had a two shot cortado with whole milk and the almond toast. The toast came on a quality multigrain toast and a good amount of almond butter. A little more of that almond would of been better. It also came with tasty freshly sliced bananas, crunchy almond slivers, and cinnamon powder. The toast was very good and I would order it again. The cortado was mix. It was definitely robust in flavor and properly served in a class container, but it had rough finish. It was bitter towards the end, so it did not meet my expectation on smoothness. Service was friendly enough. I thought it could of been a little more friendly and welcoming. Street parking only. read more

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My husband and I came to Elixir on Saturday morning for the first time. There was no wait and we were greeted by a young gentleman who said he started a few days ago. He was kind and friendly. We ordered the white mocha raspberry ($7.95) and the Mexican mocha, both iced with oat milk. Both drinks were amazing. The white mocha raspberry was my favorite. We were so impressed that we went back the next day. I ordered a drink that wasn't on the menu (Raspberry matcha w/oat milk)and they were happy to make it for me (pricey at $8.35). My son got the strawberry gf donut and it was delicious! Nothing like a traditional oily donut. More like a cupcake consistency. My only complaint is the cost of the lattes, as other coffee shops like Holsem, include oat milk and their drinks are $6.25. Overall the ambiance is very nice, quiet, and I would go back again. read more

Elixir Espresso Bar - Raspberry white mocha and raspberry matcha with oat milk. - Gelato Near Me - San Diego, California

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10/10 coffee. When I am telling you my aunt and I have had spent at least $100 in coffee while we've been in SD, and this place by far had the best tasting coffee we've had. I got the coconut white mocha, and I quite literally drank it in 30 seconds and bought a second before I left. The crepe was also huge and fantastic! Highly recommend!! read more

Elixir Espresso Bar - Gelato Near Me - San Diego, California

I feel like their coffee is sometimes a hit or miss, but I do just love getting a classic cold brew! It's a cute coffee shop inside, and lots of nice little seating nooks! read more

The coffee here is bad specifically the espresso drinks. But it's a nice coworking spot. Espresso is not pulled correctly and milk was scorched. Not great for a place called the espresso bar. read more

Super cute espresso bar, with a welcoming asthetic. Plenty of food options and fast service. Their iced matcha always tastes amazing! read more

Elixir Espresso Bar - Gelato Near Me - San Diego, California

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This place is adorable, and the staff members are so friendly. I came here and ordered the nitro coffee along with a breakfast crêpe. The crêpe is ginormous and delicious. There's seating located inside as well as outside. The street parking was not bad. It is off of a busy road. The only downside is that the prices are relatively high. Just for a nitro coffee it was $6. It was $20 for my whole order. read more

Some of the best coffee I've ever had. Vanilla latte to die for. I came back the next day for round two! Bought some beans read more

Elixir Espresso Bar - Gelato Near Me - San Diego, California

Gluten free bakery options!!! Coffee was also very good. The barista was very helpful on all the question I had. read more

Elixir Espresso Bar - Gelato Near Me - San Diego, California

Really delicious iced mocha with oatmilk that had a subtle but irresistible note in the espresso. Great spot to relax and do some work and the banana bread was fresh and tasty as well. Easily the best espresso drink I had traveling in San Diego. read more