Was in the area and saw this coffee shop online so I went in to try. I was very pleased with the…read moreexperience overall! The baristas were very friendly with helping me choose my drink and made sure my first experience was the best it could have been. I tried both the banana matcha and hot chocolate marshmallow drink. Both were fantastic, but I liked the matcha more personally. It had a clean aftertaste, with mellow notes of sweetness and creaminess. One of the better matcha I have had in the city for sure. Definitely worth a try if you are nearby.

I can't believe it took me so long to try Em Coffee! The location is so convenient, with plenty of…read moreparking near the Seafood city. I ordered the White trufflemisu and it was not too sweet but still strong which was wonderful. The other drink I tried was the Banana Toffee Latte and this was the perfect sweetness level. I love how you can customize the level of coffee and get regular or strong. If you're looking for a cute, quiet coffee shop to catch up with a friend, or get some work done, there is plenty of room here to do it.

"Start me up" with some delicious Hawaiian coffee…read more This place has a great island vibe. The hubby and I were finally able to get our hands on some of the elusive savory Hawaiian breads. They are only sold on the weekends. Sometimes they sell out or get too busy that they have to pause making them..... Now we can say we tried them & liked them..... * Waikiki Tuxedo * Haupia Pie * Bacon, Egg & Cheese Hawaiian Bread * Spam, Egg & Cheese Hawaiian Bread * Banana Mac Hawaiian Bread #DiningWithTheAndersons #Hawaii #IslandVibes #Pavaraga #Cafecito

We went on a sunday at 9am and everything was pretty much sold out! I was so confused if this place…read moreis just so popular that they sell out that early but pretty much everything we wanted to try was gone. Even the food items. We ended up just sharing the cloud coffee and it wasn't that good. The ones we get at our local restaurant were much better.

Me and hubby were in the area and I was craving for some desserts particularly UBE. I searched on…read moreYelp "Ube desserts" and this place appeared on TOP of the list so let's go MOTHER LOVERS!... It was located in a very INDUSTRIAL area so it reminded me of IRVINE... FIRST thought that hit me when I opened the door and went inside is "where is the MOTHER LOVING AC?" There better be AC next time otherwise I'm taking away a star Because I loved the desserts so much I'm going to forgive the lack of AC this time... UBE FRAPPUCCINO: 10/10 I loved it and I wanted more! It came such a teasing little grande size and I walked VENTI size like Starbucks. I could order 2 next time. It also came with UBE WHIPPED CREAM... UBE CROOKIE & UBE BROWNIE & UBE CHEESECAKE BITES: ALL 10/10 I finished every one of them except the brownie I gave that one to my dearest LOVING MOTHER! GOD I can't wait to come back and TRY everything else in the store! SERVICE: I think they might be short staffed. I didn't see anyone when I came in but, then a cute and kind looking girl came out from the back. A+ service. I will definitely be back!!! Y'all just please kindly turn on the AC or I'm coming in my BIKINI next time ;) ROCK ON & TURN ON THE AC PLEASE ALL THINGS UBE DESSERTS!!!

I was super excited when I saw this place on yelp. I love ube! Pretty easy to find, when you pull…read morein the lot just look for the purple signs and follow the driveway to the back end. I got a cheesecake slice, brownie and mochi brick with coconut. Cheesecake slice was my favorite, its like ube halaya mixed with a bit of cream cheese and put into a pie crust. The mochi brick was ok, the cashier warmed it for me because he said its served warm, I took a few bites in the car while it was still warm, wasn't blown away, so I let it cool. When I got back to it later it was already back to room temp, I liked it better that way. The ube halaya brownie would have been good fresh but what I got looked and tasted old. Like when you leave brownies out for a few days how the edges and top start getting hard. Thats probably what happened here. It felt like this brownie had a shell casing around it. I ended up peeling the hard parts off to taste it but I threw most of it away.

I haven't been here in ages and honestly have only every stopped by to grab their matcha soft serve…read moreand not their drinks. I ended up in the area and decided to grab a matcha from them since it had been a while. I ordered via their kiosk and got myself a strawberry matcha at 0% sweet. The strawberry puree in the strawberry matcha is really good! It tastes fresh and has a slight sweetness but isn't overly sweet like the strawberry matchas that have the syrup in it. The matcha has a nice, strong flavor. The service here is quick, and there are a couple tables inside the store to hang out at. It is clean and quiet, too. There is a lot of parking in the plaza.

Came here on a busy Saturday and ordered via kiosk (seems to be the only ordering option). There…read morewere quite a lot of people, but the line moved reasonably well. I've been on a matcha kick lately, so I was excited to try this. * Banana pudding matcha latte was really good. Smooth, refreshing, and had a solid matcha base. The banana flavor complemented it nicely without overpowering the drink. * Soft serve (vanilla + matcha blend) - this was a letdown. It came unblended with vanilla on top and matcha on the bottom, which really reduced the enjoyment. I've never had it served like that before and it felt like something went wrong in execution.

The drinks and food are always perfectly made, never watered down. The customer service is…read moreoutstanding, and the staff is always friendly.

The staff are super sweet and nice and the drinks are amazing. The special cold foams are also so…read moredelicious to add on your drinks. The place is calm hangout spot to go with friends and it has nice music playing in the background and ambience is nice to post on insta stories!

A cute little coffee stand with not just coffee but food options! This is perfect for those who…read morework in the offices nearby. The drinks are delicious. I was able to get a bagel and drink for less than $10. Service was also kind and fast.

I didn't know they opened another location in Mira Mesa! This was my first time visiting this one,…read morebut I've been to other The Alleys in the past. I came here with a friend on a weekend, and it wasn't too crowded. Parking was easy to find, as the store is located in a shopping plaza. I ordered the Strawberry Green Tea with Jelly, and my friend got a mango drink with mochi. Our drinks came out super fast! I really liked my drink; however, it was rather sweet, even though I already ordered it with 50% sweetness. I would recommend adjusting/lowering the sweetness here when ordering! As far as the ambiance goes, it's rather sterile/white. The inside is smaller and limited in seating, so I can't really see myself coming here with a bigger group of friends. It seems more like a grab-and-go establishment, in my opinion. Overall, I had a pleasantly standard experience at The Alley. Nothing in particular stood out to me, both positive and negative. Solid boba spot :)

This one kinda hurts to say but this place really fell off. I used to like it, but after this visit…read moreI think I'm done coming here, especially with how many better boba spots are around Mira Mesa. I stopped by because it's super close to the freeway and I just wanted a quick drink before heading back south. Sunday around 4:30 the music was good, the place was clean, and the workers were friendly. There's a lot of seating inside and outside, plus board games if you want to hang out or study. Ordering was easy with the kiosk too. I got a jasmine milk tea with boba and asked for less sugar and less ice. The drink came out pretty fast and the cup design was actually cute and different from what I remember. I didn't try it until I was already back on the freeway and the first sip was honestly confusing. The jasmine flavor was super faint and watered down, but then it tasted sour. Like really sour. Not in a tea way, more like something went bad. It genuinely tasted off. I couldn't even finish it. I took maybe three sips and threw the whole thing away, which sucked because I was already driving and couldn't go back. That's the main issue. With how many boba places are in Mira Mesa, you can't be serving drinks like that. If it was just bland that's one thing, but tasting sour like that feels like a bigger problem. It honestly made me question the quality. I'd skip this spot for now. There are way better and more consistent options nearby.

When I went for car maintenance, I wanted to have a smoothie, and perfect timing, there was a…read morenearby spot that opens at 8 AM. I tried their April special: Dulce de Leche mixed with Cookies and Cream. It was really good, topped with peanuts and whipped cream. The place itself is lovely. I loved the cozy vibe, and they have cute items for kids, both to buy and use. David was super nice and easy to talk to. They don't have a restroom or food/snacks, which is a bit of a downside, but if you're waiting for your car like I was, it's definitely worth a visit.

Sort of an odd ball here, snug between industrial area and a few restaurants but worth the visit!…read moreThe protein shakes are delicious and nutritious, the teas are a bit off tasted the last few times ive given it a chance but the staff can be nice and the shakes are have a great selection of different flavors!

The French toast was delicious ! The service was very quick. Our server Brooke was so friendly…read moreand helpful . She helped customize my order and everything came out so quick and delicious. Next time we come we will ask for Brooke.

My husband and I had such a great experience here! Even though it was quite busy, we were seated…read moreright away at the bar which was a huge plus. Their vegan options are honestly some of the best around. I always get the veggie frittata and my husband loves their vegan breakfast burrito. The tres leches pancakes are indulgent and delicious. The cafe de olla... soooo good. Definitely a must order. Ask for it with oat milk if you're dairy free! What really made the visit stand out was our server, Andre V. He was incredibly friendly, attentive without being overbearing, and genuinely made us feel welcome. Thank you Breakfast Republic! Keep up the great work!! And open a location in Murrieta or Temecula please!!!

If you're looking for fresh delicious French pastries and bread this is the place to be! Wow…read moreeverything I had was so perfect! I knew I had found a good place when I couldn't even find parking in the parking lot on a Saturday morning. There was a line out of the door and most tables outside were occupied. I certainly did not mind waiting one bit when it's good! The variety is big, everything looks so good you want one of everything. From pastries to sandwiches, bread and salads even dressings and also merch! What a hidden gem! Staff is super friendly and very informative. The sweet girl helping me was so nice and was able to answer all of my questions and her suggestions were great. I will be coming back again and again for sure!

Located in Scripps Ranch…read more It was a busy Friday morning when I came with all of the outdoor tables filled. Inside the smell of fresh baked pastries filled the air. They serve soups, salads & sandwiches. I ordered a few pastries & sourdough loaf which was delicious. The pastries were a bit stale unfortunately.