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I was looking for a café in the area and came across this spot right in the heart of Old Town. They're known for their Mexican coffee, with lots of variations of their Mexican mocha, though I ended up getting a regular latte and it was great. I also appreciated that they offer "for here" cups. It's a nice place to study or work, especially during the weekdays. I'm not sure how busy it gets on weekends, but overall, it's definitely a spot I'd highly recommend.
I decided to stop in as I was in the area, and this cute kept popping up on my Instagram. I thought it would be the perfect way to end my weekend in San Diego. For a small space, the decor was cute and inviting, with a good amount of seating. We were greeted by the young lady behind the register and she took our orders. I order the morenita (brown sugar) latte and my friend ordered the cafe de la olla. I had high hopes for the coffees, but they were underwhelming at best. La Morenita was a 2/5. No sweetness, barely any coffee, just warm steamed milk and a pretty design. My friend says the cafe de la olla was ok, a 3/5 and that's being generous. The flavor was there but sorely lacking. While the coffee left lots to be desired, the pan delote was an easy 5/5. Tender, moist, sweet and earthy, and baked in a corn husk so the presentation was lovely. It tasted like someone's Abuelita made it! Not sure if I'd cost again if I were in the area...but I'd I do, it' would be for the cornbread and to try the other yummy looking pastries.
After a long walk in old town san diego, ice coffee sounds great. This is why I'm here. Sit down rest the feet, enjoy a coffee, use the restroom til I know what to do next. . Got myself a salt and honey ice latte with oat milk. It was a great simple drink. Has a hint of salt and sweetness from the honey. The drink was under 7 for 6.50. The coffee is from Mexico and it was a great roast and you can taste the espresso. . Inside is cute and small and simple. The outside is cute and small and makes this placw unique in old town san diego. . Overall if you are lookikg for a good coffee roasters mexican beans this is the spot I recommend for old town san diego area. Nice quick service, order, pay, then on your way. Hope this helps and thanks for reading. Have a yelptastic day.
stopped by to use the restroom, but decided to pick up a sweet treat & bev as well~~ and i'm glad we did! this coffee shop has a cute, clean, and minimal interior. it's spacious with a handful of seats. the service was also lovely! i'm not a coffee drinker, but the cafe de olla latte was pretty good. honestly, nothing mind-blowing to me. my bf enjoyed it a lot more though! we even tried to visit again on our last day in san diego, but didn't realize the shop closes earlier in the afternoon :(
I was visiting San Diego with the family to get out of the heat. My baby was fussy and everyone else was asleep. I took him for a walk and stumbled upon this spot. The reviews seemed positive and as an out of sleep mom-I always am down for a good coffee. I was a little worried that it was just a tourist trap kind of place., but I took a chance. They have signs saying that they source the coffee from Mexico. It was one of the best roasts I've had in a long time. No bitterness, just smooth with all the right chocolatey notes. Not pictured, but I also got a spinach and ricotta turnover. The pastry was flaky and fluffy at the same time. It really hit the spot. I sent my husband here the next morning to pick up another latte for me. We will be back!
I stopped by Flor and Seed today and tried their seasonal latte, the orange canela coffee. The orange and coffee notes were well balanced, not overpowering, but warm and comforting. It's a small, cozy shop with a few tables and seating available, or you can easily grab your drink to go while walking around Old Town. The staff were friendly and welcoming, which made the visit even better.
Super cute shop that only brews Mexican coffee -- and it's amazing. Tried the Mexicano (Mexican twist on an americano) and the De Olla latte, which was perfect. Owner and barista were super friendly. Definitely coming back!
The coffee selection was great. The person taking our order was alright, but I was surprised to find out that the person making the coffee -- who wasn't very friendly -- was actually the owner. Not personable or welcoming at all, which was very disappointing when we have the pick of hundreds of other coffee shops in San Diego. I ordered the café de olla iced and initially asked for it less sweet, since it's traditionally very sweet. After the first sip, I ended up asking for a bit more piloncillo syrup. The inside of the café was a bit warm with no A/C, so we didn't stay long, but the mural inside was lovely and added a nice touch to the space. Don't see myself coming back here when there's hundreds of other coffee shops that will provide decent customer service and make me feel welcomed.
Flor and Seed Coffee Roasters -- San Diego, CA Breaking news: The Açaí Guy has entered hot beverage territory. (Technically iced... but still.) Tried the Aztec Mocha -- iced. First time ever. No expectations. No prior bias. Just vibes and curiosity. Immediate reaction? Why has no one told me about this before? Rich, chocolatey depth with that subtle kick that makes you feel slightly more productive than you actually are. Smooth. Balanced. Not overly sweet. A drink with personality. The space itself? Elite casual energy. Cute without being try-hard. Clean. Comfortable. The kind of place where you could sit all morning pretending to read a book... or actually read one. Also prime territory for a low-pressure catch-up with friends. And shoutout to the women working--friendly, smiling, helpful. The type of service that makes you feel like a regular on visit one. That matters. Will I be back? Absolutely. This wasn't a one-time experiment. This was a discovery. Rating 4.8 / 5 Açaí Berries (Strong debut. Repeat visit required for full audit.) Breakdown * Taste: 5/5 * Vibes: 5/5 * Service: 5/5 * All-Morning Sit Potential: 5/5 Current Status: Café Approved Pairing Suggestion: Aztec Mocha + strategic life planning Long-Term Plan: Locate nearest Açaí bowl within walking distance. -- The Açaí Guy
I was staying in Old Town for a weekend trip. I decided to pick this place out of the handful that they have in this area. I am glad that I did because the latte we got was delicious. It was the Morenita (brown sugar) latte with oat milk. We were talking to the staff and asking for recommednations on which beans she prefered. She let us know she likes the Lucha Blend and it's the one that they use for their espresso and lattes. That was enough to sell me. We picked up 2 bags of the Lucha beans because the latte was that good. We also ordered a matcha concha. It was just okay. I have had better concha.
Nice coffee shop. Friendly staff . Located in old town. Good pls e to rest between walking .
Cute little coffee shop in Old Town. We were in search of coffee and found this gem. Vanilla sugar free latte for the win. Service was friendly and helpful.
Cute small business coffee shop with delicious coffee! I had iced Morenita and it was perfect, not too sweet! Staff were super friendly as well as other patrons. Love the support of local artists works for sale on the walls. Great vibe to go along with good coffee! Cool place to visit while on vacation!
24 days ago
Flor & Seed Coffee Roasters is such a cute spot in Old Town! I love that they use authentic Mexican ingredients, and the coffee and specialty flavors are amazing. This time I got the salted honey latte, half sweet, and it was SO good. I loved the little bit of saltiness with the sweetness from the honey - such a good combo! The staff were super friendly and the shop is really cute. Parking can be tricky on weekends when the street market is happening, but totally worth it. Loved it and will definitely be back! read more
My friend and I check out a new coffee shop or Cafe every few weeks and decided to check this place out and it was great. We both ordered a seasonal drink it was the raspberry latte with white chocolate Cold foam And we both got it iced. It was fantastic. We had no problem getting street parking right in front. It's just a small simple coffee shop with a few tables and chairs. We did not get food here but I believe it is just some pastries. The staff was great and made my drink promptly. Nothing but good things to say about this place. And it's in Old Town so after you get your coffee go walk around. read more
I was looking for a café in the area and came across this spot right in the heart of Old Town. They're known for their Mexican coffee, with lots of variations of their Mexican mocha, though I ended up getting a regular latte and it was great. I also appreciated that they offer "for here" cups. It's a nice place to study or work, especially during the weekdays. I'm not sure how busy it gets on weekends, but overall, it's definitely a spot I'd highly recommend. read more
I decided to stop in as I was in the area, and this cute kept popping up on my Instagram. I thought it would be the perfect way to end my weekend in San Diego. For a small space, the decor was cute and inviting, with a good amount of seating. We were greeted by the young lady behind the register and she took our orders. I order the morenita (brown sugar) latte and my friend ordered the cafe de la olla. I had high hopes for the coffees, but they were underwhelming at best. La Morenita was a 2/5. No sweetness, barely any coffee, just warm steamed milk and a pretty design. My friend says the cafe de la olla was ok, a 3/5 and that's being generous. The flavor was there but sorely lacking. While the coffee left lots to be desired, the pan delote was an easy 5/5. Tender, moist, sweet and earthy, and baked in a corn husk so the presentation was lovely. It tasted like someone's Abuelita made it! Not sure if I'd cost again if I were in the area...but I'd I do, it' would be for the cornbread and to try the other yummy looking pastries. read more
After a long walk in old town san diego, ice coffee sounds great. This is why I'm here. Sit down rest the feet, enjoy a coffee, use the restroom til I know what to do next. . Got myself a salt and honey ice latte with oat milk. It was a great simple drink. Has a hint of salt and sweetness from the honey. The drink was under 7 for 6.50. The coffee is from Mexico and it was a great roast and you can taste the espresso. . Inside is cute and small and simple. The outside is cute and small and makes this placw unique in old town san diego. . Overall if you are lookikg for a good coffee roasters mexican beans this is the spot I recommend for old town san diego area. Nice quick service, order, pay, then on your way. Hope this helps and thanks for reading. Have a yelptastic day. read more
stopped by to use the restroom, but decided to pick up a sweet treat & bev as well~~ and i'm glad we did! this coffee shop has a cute, clean, and minimal interior. it's spacious with a handful of seats. the service was also lovely! i'm not a coffee drinker, but the cafe de olla latte was pretty good. honestly, nothing mind-blowing to me. my bf enjoyed it a lot more though! we even tried to visit again on our last day in san diego, but didn't realize the shop closes earlier in the afternoon :( read more
1 year ago
I was visiting San Diego with the family to get out of the heat. My baby was fussy and everyone else was asleep. I took him for a walk and stumbled upon this spot. The reviews seemed positive and as an out of sleep mom-I always am down for a good coffee. I was a little worried that it was just a tourist trap kind of place., but I took a chance. They have signs saying that they source the coffee from Mexico. It was one of the best roasts I've had in a long time. No bitterness, just smooth with all the right chocolatey notes. Not pictured, but I also got a spinach and ricotta turnover. The pastry was flaky and fluffy at the same time. It really hit the spot. I sent my husband here the next morning to pick up another latte for me. We will be back! read more
2 months ago
10 months ago
I stopped by Flor and Seed today and tried their seasonal latte, the orange canela coffee. The orange and coffee notes were well balanced, not overpowering, but warm and comforting. It's a small, cozy shop with a few tables and seating available, or you can easily grab your drink to go while walking around Old Town. The staff were friendly and welcoming, which made the visit even better. read more
1 year ago
Super cute shop that only brews Mexican coffee -- and it's amazing. Tried the Mexicano (Mexican twist on an americano) and the De Olla latte, which was perfect. Owner and barista were super friendly. Definitely coming back! read more
1 year ago
The coffee selection was great. The person taking our order was alright, but I was surprised to find out that the person making the coffee -- who wasn't very friendly -- was actually the owner. Not personable or welcoming at all, which was very disappointing when we have the pick of hundreds of other coffee shops in San Diego. I ordered the café de olla iced and initially asked for it less sweet, since it's traditionally very sweet. After the first sip, I ended up asking for a bit more piloncillo syrup. The inside of the café was a bit warm with no A/C, so we didn't stay long, but the mural inside was lovely and added a nice touch to the space. Don't see myself coming back here when there's hundreds of other coffee shops that will provide decent customer service and make me feel welcomed. read more
8 months ago
Flor and Seed Coffee Roasters -- San Diego, CA Breaking news: The Açaí Guy has entered hot beverage territory. (Technically iced... but still.) Tried the Aztec Mocha -- iced. First time ever. No expectations. No prior bias. Just vibes and curiosity. Immediate reaction? Why has no one told me about this before? Rich, chocolatey depth with that subtle kick that makes you feel slightly more productive than you actually are. Smooth. Balanced. Not overly sweet. A drink with personality. The space itself? Elite casual energy. Cute without being try-hard. Clean. Comfortable. The kind of place where you could sit all morning pretending to read a book... or actually read one. Also prime territory for a low-pressure catch-up with friends. And shoutout to the women working--friendly, smiling, helpful. The type of service that makes you feel like a regular on visit one. That matters. Will I be back? Absolutely. This wasn't a one-time experiment. This was a discovery. Rating 4.8 / 5 Açaí Berries (Strong debut. Repeat visit required for full audit.) Breakdown * Taste: 5/5 * Vibes: 5/5 * Service: 5/5 * All-Morning Sit Potential: 5/5 Current Status: Café Approved Pairing Suggestion: Aztec Mocha + strategic life planning Long-Term Plan: Locate nearest Açaí bowl within walking distance. -- The Açaí Guy read more
1 year ago
I was staying in Old Town for a weekend trip. I decided to pick this place out of the handful that they have in this area. I am glad that I did because the latte we got was delicious. It was the Morenita (brown sugar) latte with oat milk. We were talking to the staff and asking for recommednations on which beans she prefered. She let us know she likes the Lucha Blend and it's the one that they use for their espresso and lattes. That was enough to sell me. We picked up 2 bags of the Lucha beans because the latte was that good. We also ordered a matcha concha. It was just okay. I have had better concha. read more
9 months ago
Nice coffee shop. Friendly staff . Located in old town. Good pls e to rest between walking . read more
1 year ago
Cute little coffee shop in Old Town. We were in search of coffee and found this gem. Vanilla sugar free latte for the win. Service was friendly and helpful. read more
4 months ago
1 year ago
Cute small business coffee shop with delicious coffee! I had iced Morenita and it was perfect, not too sweet! Staff were super friendly as well as other patrons. Love the support of local artists works for sale on the walls. Great vibe to go along with good coffee! Cool place to visit while on vacation! read more
1 year ago
On travel and staying in old town. I've been to this place 3 times in the past week. I love coffee. Specifically I love a perfectly crafted latte. I've been to a lot of coffee places around the country and I've been to a few in San Diego. This is the best latte that I have ever had in San Diego. The milk is foamed perfectly. The flavor of the espresso is not too strong, not too mild, and not too fruity, all of which I've experienced at other places. The flavor is like a complex almost chocolate, and naturally blends with the frothed milk to produce quite literally one of the most delicious lattes that I have ever had. Most notably is also the consistency from day to day. At many places I've been to there might be good days and there might be off days. This has been perfect every single time Highly recommend. read more
2 months ago
10 months ago
This is a wonderful place to have cafe de la olla. Staff is very welcoming and the ambiance is perfect to sit and people watch. read more
11 months ago
11 months ago
Such a cute coffee shop. Friendly service. I ordered cafe de olla with oatmilk and a mixed berry hand pie. Both were very delicious and I will definitely be coming back to try some more of the other drinks. read more
2 years ago
Pretty good coffee, nothing special. Their pastries/snacks are definitely not the focus. They have a few specialty lattes which are fun, but the dulce de leche latte didn't have any caramel-like flavor that I could detect, just a little sweetness read more
10 months ago
Interesting selection of coffee and recipes. The staff members are very friendly describing the menu to everyone and helping customers to make a selection. I would like to acknowledge how wonderful baristas are working for this company every visit I'm impressed by the design with foam and sweets on my coffee. The music it's amazing. Fiesta ambience, besides the art gallery available and merchandise it's affordable perfect for stockings and holiday gifts. Interesting pastries available. Thank you guys, your kindness it's fireworks in my heart! Definitely destination in San Diego! read more
1 year ago
Matcha is a 10/10 with the maple cold foam Aztec mocha isn't bad wish the mocha was stronger Overall coffee bean quality is great but the syrups lack flavours Service isn't bad like I seen in other reviews. Ambiance fits the vibe of old town and it was nice. read more
1 year ago
Amazing coffee with a Mexica twist! Love the pastries. Everything, cafe, pan y servico Love the bilingual staff read more
Cute little shop. Very clean We ordered the cafe de ola latte and it was bitter, we didn't taste any cinnamon, and we didn't taste any piilomcillo. Before I ordered I did try to ask for modifications and they said no they sell it was is. So if you want to change anything sorry you can't. When it was slow there was a lot of personal taking while customers were in the area. It wasn't very professional My favorite part the Ube concha Fresh and delicious. I'd absolutely recommend that. read more
SURPRISE BAG OF PASTRIES (5 stars) - PASTRIES: yum - SERVICE: quick - PRICE: fair - AMBIANCE: cute and simple shoe box size coffee shop Flor & Seed participates in the TooGoodToGo program. It's my first time picking up a Surprise Bag at this shop for $4.99. When I arrived there were two surprised bags packed and they told me choose one (inside had different things). As I opened up my surprise bag to to see what I got... :: SURPRISE BAG :: Bag of pastries BERRY EMPANADA - Yummy. It was small in size compared to savory empanadas. It had sugar crystals coated on top of the empanada and when you take a bite into it there is this berry filling - not the runny kind but a more thicker consistency. HIGHLY RECOMMEND CARROT CAKE MUFFIN - whoa this was surprisingly very good! I didn't expect a carrot cake muffin to be anything special but this one was well baked. The size of the muffin was generous, nice and moist, not too carrot-y, and had the right texture with some small chopped up walnuts, and perfect notes of sweetness. HIGHLY RECOMMEND MEXICAN WEDDING COOKIES (mini) - I love me some mini cookies. White, powdered, crunchy, rich, buttery, pecan flavor. There's all kinds of names for these kind of cookies but since this was from Old Town I'll refer them to "Mexican Wedding Cookies" (aka "insert-country-here" tea cookies". HIGHLY RECOMMEND VANILLA CONCHA - you can never go wrong with a concha. I love conchas! Their conchas are average tasting. Didn't order a hot beverage due to having a late pickup and wanting to be able to sleep at night. Will have to come in the AM and try. If the pastries were that good alone, no doubt their espresso has to be equally good. JABA APPROVED. Until the next review... read more
11 months ago
This shop is located in old town, right where they typically host farmers markets or the weekend booths. The shop is tiny but cute, and had good customer service. The menu is fairly limited (syrups or flavor wise) but they have all of your basic coffee options. I had gotten 1 of the 4 flavored latte options, and had gotten their "sweetest" one, however it did not taste very sweet to me. So if you're a sweet coffee kind of person this place may not be for you, but if you're more coffee forward then their drinks are delicious! read more
2 years ago
ABSOLUTELY HIGH QUALITY COTFEE 10/10 It smells like Mexican coffee beans when you walk in the building read more
3 years ago
This cafe was so so so lovely, with a perfect range of drink options, beautiful (though small) interior, and really high quality drinks. The Aztec Mochas were absolutely incredible, some of the best spiced mochas I've ever tried. The matcha was clearly very good quality - a bit too much milk to matcha ratio for my taste, but still quite enjoyable. We came right after breakfast, or else I really would have loved to try their pastries, as they looked beautiful. And I feel like I would be doing them an injustice if I failed to mention the little Lego espresso machine that was on one of the walls. How cute is that?? Where can I get one? I really wish I could have tried all of their drinks honestly, and every drink that was made for other customers looked as gorgeous and well made as the last. We sat for an hour or so to talk, and it didn't get too busy for our taste, which was very appreciated. Our only note was that the burrito my brother ordered was TINY. Like single Tostito-sized. So probably wouldn't come back for an actual meal. But as a coffee shop it was a perfect stop for a wonderful morning, and I would absolutely stop here again the next time I'm in the area! read more
3 years ago
Truly delicious coffee! I was very impressed by this little shop in the middle of Old Town. I came on a Saturday, so parking wasn't the best and that street is closed for a market. But I wanted to stop by for a mid day pick me up. The shop is small but with nice minimal interior decor. Their menu is super simple and they had a few specials featured. I chose a dulce de leche latte with almond milk. I asked the employee who helped me if it was super sweet or not too bad (because I don't like overly sweet drinks) and he said it was balanced so I didn't make any modifications to the sweetness. it was perfect!! just the right amount of sweetness but the espresso still came through. It was a delectable latte and I would definitely get it again, even as a black coffee drinker. This spot in Old Town is definitely worth a visit! read more
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3985 Harney St
San Diego, CA 92110
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Do they have decaf available?
Where do they source their conchas and other a baked goods?
Hijas del maíz is the name of the baker
Are the baked goods made from scratch in house?
They are source from a local bakery dropped off daily .
