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Came back after a while and had similar experience to a few other people, quality had gone down. I had the same cold brew and banana milk drink and it didn't taste good at all, less flavor as well as watery and the cold brew tasted almost 'old.' Disappointed because I had good memories from when things tasted better, I hope they go back to the way they made drinks before!
Jasmine tea paired really well with the matcha foam which had a really strong flavor. It costed $7. Lots of seating available - seems like a great study spot.
Came as part of their 9 year anniversary party where they were doing bogo on coffee drinks. I haven't been back in forever! The shop still looks the same. We got the Vietnamese coffee and my partner got the chocolate covered strawberry latte. The Vietnamese coffee has an extra shot (3 for a small), condensed milk, whole milk and a salted vanilla foam. I also asked for it half sweet which ended up being the perfect level. The drink missed the mark on having the distinctive phin drip espresso since they just use standard shots. The foam did add a nice saltiness to the drink though. My partner liked his chocolate strawberry drink. He subbed soy milk for $.75 extra. It did have a nice strawberry flavor but I felt like the chocolate and strawberry completely overpowered the coffee taste.
First time here and I wanna go back! Their coffee menu has some unique drinks that I haven't tried before. This time I tried the BB Code which is a Cold Brew with Banana Milk + Brown Sugar. It's $6.75. This was quite tasty and like nothing I tried before. It was quite busy, that just means how popular they are. The cashier and the staff were nice. This coffee shop has indoor and outdoor seating. It's a cute coffee that I regret not taking pics of the shop itself. A good reason to go back to try another tasty drink and snap some photos!
The name of Forum Coffee is rather apt as many local college students meet here for study and discussion. Many of the drinks are themed around computer programming with names like "C++" and "Debugger". The whimsical nature of the naming is rather appealing and cute. The atmosphere here is casual and relaxed which is perfect for those needing a chill place to study or kick back. Service was quick and efficient. The staff members also were friendly and positive in mood. I ordered their batch brew coffee which was illustrated as using Guatemala beans that provided "chocolate, nutty, caramel, and citrusy" notes. I didn't quite taste the first three aforementioned notes, but the citrusy, sour note was there along with bitter notes. I've been here before and I much prefer their lattes such as the Troubleshooter and Debugger. Those are exceptionally enjoyable drinks to me. I would rate the batch brew a 3/5 but I'd rate the two aforementioned lattes around a 4.5/5. Overall, it's best to enjoy the specialty drinks here and inundate yourself with sweet caffeine to focus on studying for your upcoming test or completing your project that's about to be due.
Forum Coffee in Clairemont is a solid spot, especially if you're looking for somewhere to study or get some work done. There's plenty of seating and study space, and the bright, open windows give the cafe a really nice atmosphere. They also have a lot of unique drinks to choose from. I tried two of their newer drinks, the jasmine tea with matcha foam and the strawberry matcha, and both were great choices. The workers were also really welcoming and willing to explain the drinks. Overall, a great coffee shop to check out, especially for studying!
Pretty good coffee spot! I need to come back and try a different coffee. I got BB Code and it was a bit too sweet for my liking. My sister got Koko and it also wasn't my favorite. Definitely some unique flavors that others would enjoy! You order at the counter which is easy, and inside is a cute spot to hang out or study. I'll be coming back to try more flavors!
Forum Coffee is my go to local coffee spot. They always have such fun and unique coffee and tea drinks to choose from, and I love that they have a seasonal menu so there's always something new to try. My personal favorites are their matchas and the house blue chai latte. Their pastries are also so delicious. They are usually busy, but the line moves fast and the service is always quick and friendly. Highly recommend!
The latte and the in-house made pastries are to die for here! I got their salted caramel latte which comes with their house made sauce and their pastries. The iced latte was well balanced with the milk, ice, espresso, and sauce. It wasn't overly sweet. For the pasties, probably the best pasties I've had in a long time. The hazelnut bun was soft and flaky. Melted in your mouth! The pumpkin churro tasted more like churro than pumpkin but the bread pudding consistency made it so freaking good. Highly recommend this spot but just a notice, there seems to be a long line both times we came here.
Got the BB Code after a recommendation from the barista. The banana flavor was very subtle, but still prominent, which I enjoyed. It gives off a similar taste to drinking a latte with oat milk. In my search for new study spots, this will definitely be on my return list. There are many seats with outlets as well as complementary wifi. It's also very cozy with cushioned seats or big tables to work at. Parking is also very easy with a lot in the front and back, which is rare for a place near Convoy.
The first time here- and service was really friendly and the atmosphere is nice to enjoy a cup of coffee and catch up with friends and work. The coffee is a little on the milder side for my taste but worth a visit if in the area and craving coffee. The pastry flavors looked interesting but I didn't try any on this trip.
Order was placed ahead of time and it was ready upon arrival. I picked this cafe because it was conveniently located near the supercharger. The service wasn't friendly or anything. Zero acknowledgement whatsoever. The inside of the cafe was dimly lit with some spots to sit down and do work or homework of sort. Lots of young people sitting inside and outside. The drinks come with IT and comsci related lingos. Neither of the drinks I ordered tasted good. The London Fog was watery and stale. The coffee drink had no caramel or sweetener of any sort. Much preferred drinking McDonalds iced coffee because of the taste. The scone was stale and rock hard. The quality of the food and drinks were terrible in my opinion. Unless I'm charging my car in the same shopping center again, I am not returning. I think the place is overhyped and overrated.
Their passion fruit buns are exceptional! Opt to have it warmed up. I also ordered the Dreamer because I'm a chai latte person. It's was ok. It's definitely different from your average chai and it's the sweeter side. They seem to have a lot of drink options. The inside had a decent amount of tables and looked like a great place to work for a few hours on a laptop. The baristas seemed very nice.
Forum is one of my favorite coffee shops and it literally never disappoints! Is it busy? Yes But the coffee and matcha are consistently so good every single time. I've basically tried the whole menu at this point and everything has been amazing. The mango matcha is SO good, and all their lattes are great too. Their pastries can sell out by late afternoon FYI, so come earlier if you want more options. I love both their sweet and savory ones, but the cardamom pastry is my favorite. For savory, the sun-dried tomato pesto and potato chili are my go-tos. There's plenty of parking in both the front and back, plus a bathroom in the back. Tons of indoor seating and a few outdoor tables, although you're lucky if you snag one because this place is popular! This is my go-to spot and all my friends love it too. So yes, I'm here at least once a week and I'm not ashamed to admit it lol. read more
Strawberry Matcha Matcha Biscoff Pumpkin Cream The Forum Coffee is a wonderful place to socialize or do work in! There is plenty of seating and some chargers if you're by a wall (which most seats are against a wall). They have a good selection of flavor options and have their seasonal fall flavors right now! The drinks were actually really good and the foam was super delicious. The drinks also came out pretty quick! I definitely recommend this cafe in SD! read more
Came back after a while and had similar experience to a few other people, quality had gone down. I had the same cold brew and banana milk drink and it didn't taste good at all, less flavor as well as watery and the cold brew tasted almost 'old.' Disappointed because I had good memories from when things tasted better, I hope they go back to the way they made drinks before! read more
2 months ago
Jasmine tea paired really well with the matcha foam which had a really strong flavor. It costed $7. Lots of seating available - seems like a great study spot. read more
2 months ago
Came as part of their 9 year anniversary party where they were doing bogo on coffee drinks. I haven't been back in forever! The shop still looks the same. We got the Vietnamese coffee and my partner got the chocolate covered strawberry latte. The Vietnamese coffee has an extra shot (3 for a small), condensed milk, whole milk and a salted vanilla foam. I also asked for it half sweet which ended up being the perfect level. The drink missed the mark on having the distinctive phin drip espresso since they just use standard shots. The foam did add a nice saltiness to the drink though. My partner liked his chocolate strawberry drink. He subbed soy milk for $.75 extra. It did have a nice strawberry flavor but I felt like the chocolate and strawberry completely overpowered the coffee taste. read more
First time here and I wanna go back! Their coffee menu has some unique drinks that I haven't tried before. This time I tried the BB Code which is a Cold Brew with Banana Milk + Brown Sugar. It's $6.75. This was quite tasty and like nothing I tried before. It was quite busy, that just means how popular they are. The cashier and the staff were nice. This coffee shop has indoor and outdoor seating. It's a cute coffee that I regret not taking pics of the shop itself. A good reason to go back to try another tasty drink and snap some photos! read more
The name of Forum Coffee is rather apt as many local college students meet here for study and discussion. Many of the drinks are themed around computer programming with names like "C++" and "Debugger". The whimsical nature of the naming is rather appealing and cute. The atmosphere here is casual and relaxed which is perfect for those needing a chill place to study or kick back. Service was quick and efficient. The staff members also were friendly and positive in mood. I ordered their batch brew coffee which was illustrated as using Guatemala beans that provided "chocolate, nutty, caramel, and citrusy" notes. I didn't quite taste the first three aforementioned notes, but the citrusy, sour note was there along with bitter notes. I've been here before and I much prefer their lattes such as the Troubleshooter and Debugger. Those are exceptionally enjoyable drinks to me. I would rate the batch brew a 3/5 but I'd rate the two aforementioned lattes around a 4.5/5. Overall, it's best to enjoy the specialty drinks here and inundate yourself with sweet caffeine to focus on studying for your upcoming test or completing your project that's about to be due. read more
Forum Coffee in Clairemont is a solid spot, especially if you're looking for somewhere to study or get some work done. There's plenty of seating and study space, and the bright, open windows give the cafe a really nice atmosphere. They also have a lot of unique drinks to choose from. I tried two of their newer drinks, the jasmine tea with matcha foam and the strawberry matcha, and both were great choices. The workers were also really welcoming and willing to explain the drinks. Overall, a great coffee shop to check out, especially for studying! read more
Pretty good coffee spot! I need to come back and try a different coffee. I got BB Code and it was a bit too sweet for my liking. My sister got Koko and it also wasn't my favorite. Definitely some unique flavors that others would enjoy! You order at the counter which is easy, and inside is a cute spot to hang out or study. I'll be coming back to try more flavors! read more
Forum Coffee is my go to local coffee spot. They always have such fun and unique coffee and tea drinks to choose from, and I love that they have a seasonal menu so there's always something new to try. My personal favorites are their matchas and the house blue chai latte. Their pastries are also so delicious. They are usually busy, but the line moves fast and the service is always quick and friendly. Highly recommend! read more
3 months ago
The latte and the in-house made pastries are to die for here! I got their salted caramel latte which comes with their house made sauce and their pastries. The iced latte was well balanced with the milk, ice, espresso, and sauce. It wasn't overly sweet. For the pasties, probably the best pasties I've had in a long time. The hazelnut bun was soft and flaky. Melted in your mouth! The pumpkin churro tasted more like churro than pumpkin but the bread pudding consistency made it so freaking good. Highly recommend this spot but just a notice, there seems to be a long line both times we came here. read more
Got the BB Code after a recommendation from the barista. The banana flavor was very subtle, but still prominent, which I enjoyed. It gives off a similar taste to drinking a latte with oat milk. In my search for new study spots, this will definitely be on my return list. There are many seats with outlets as well as complementary wifi. It's also very cozy with cushioned seats or big tables to work at. Parking is also very easy with a lot in the front and back, which is rare for a place near Convoy. read more
3 months ago
The first time here- and service was really friendly and the atmosphere is nice to enjoy a cup of coffee and catch up with friends and work. The coffee is a little on the milder side for my taste but worth a visit if in the area and craving coffee. The pastry flavors looked interesting but I didn't try any on this trip. read more
Order was placed ahead of time and it was ready upon arrival. I picked this cafe because it was conveniently located near the supercharger. The service wasn't friendly or anything. Zero acknowledgement whatsoever. The inside of the cafe was dimly lit with some spots to sit down and do work or homework of sort. Lots of young people sitting inside and outside. The drinks come with IT and comsci related lingos. Neither of the drinks I ordered tasted good. The London Fog was watery and stale. The coffee drink had no caramel or sweetener of any sort. Much preferred drinking McDonalds iced coffee because of the taste. The scone was stale and rock hard. The quality of the food and drinks were terrible in my opinion. Unless I'm charging my car in the same shopping center again, I am not returning. I think the place is overhyped and overrated. read more
4 months ago
Their passion fruit buns are exceptional! Opt to have it warmed up. I also ordered the Dreamer because I'm a chai latte person. It's was ok. It's definitely different from your average chai and it's the sweeter side. They seem to have a lot of drink options. The inside had a decent amount of tables and looked like a great place to work for a few hours on a laptop. The baristas seemed very nice. read more
28 days ago
4 months ago
Was desperate for a Hojicha, hard to find around the La Jolla area. Saw Forum had it so made the trek. The drink, first time I've had a Hojicha I wasn't impressed with, just tasted mostly like the almond milk. I had them go light with the maple syrup, but either they skipped it or went too light. I got a large (iced), maybe all the ratios are better in the smaller size. They have a few baked goods but nothing looked worth the carbs and sugar. Place was pretty busy, kind of a different vibe, not as 'zen', more fast food feel. Not a big deal. Service was mid, no one seemed too excited to see me lol, but not terrible. Parking is easy. Maybe their other drinks are better, but I'll keep on the lookout for a better place to get my Hojicha! read more
Stopped by this coffee shop when I was driving through. Got recommended the BB code banana milk one by the barista after I couldn't decide from all the great sounding drinks. The drink was good but nothing great, kinda wish the banana flavor came out more. I might try something else next time and give it another shot. Barista was nice though and asked me what I typically go for. The inside layout was not really anything special. Felt almost like food court seating inside and there was hardly anywhere to sit especially if you're solo because each table so close to each other. Felt like the place could use a little more ambiance truthfully. I'd come back here to grab a quick coffee to go but probably wouldn't come here to do work or lounge around. read more
11 months ago
Forum Coffee is a coffee, tea, and pastry shop. AMBIANCE Lively/studious crowd filled up all the seats in the space SERVICE Order ahead of time online or at counter and pick up when your name is called. DRINK 5/5 Double Post Earthy ceremonial grade Matcha, floral rose, and citrusy earl grey tea are the perfect trio PARKING Plenty in lot read more
After my last cold brew was as strong as a dell notebook running windows 98 (there was a bug in the system, specifically a bee...), I needed a hard reset. The BB Code was exactly the upgrade I was looking for. The original banana flavor and the strong cold brew coffee was a solved algorithm of the perfect balance. The dark web was a stratification with the bottom holding some deep secrets in a delicious mocha recipe guarded by fresh mint leaves halfway through. The staff's predicative models are on point because I ordered and before I could turn around, the coffees and pastries were out. Huge shoutout to the basil goat cheese bun. I'm not sure how something can be so savory and sweet at the same time. Is this a pizza? A dessert? Both? It must of been a distributed denial of service because my taste buds are still trying to process it. The outdoor seating was great so my kids could complain about the rich flavors of the donut without distracting everyone else inside working and chatting. read more
Breakfast at a coffee shop. Every morning we'd go to a different one. When we arrived several tables were already occupied and they were sitting against a wall that had a saying sprawled on most of it. We saw a print of a colorful Frenchie amongst their trinkets on display on a shelf. The pastry I ordered for hubs had the smoothest, perfectly autumn spiced cinnamon like pumpkin frosting- so good! Wish I had chosen that for myself as even the cake portion was moist. My cardamom bread on the other hand looked appealing as it appeared marbled but was hard and dry, the darker edges depicting a few minutes of perhaps being in the oven too long. Their beverages were good as it was a nice way to start our morning to be ready for our escapade to Tijuana. read more
15 days ago
Such unique drinks and comfy chairs! Ample seating as well as seating options - chairs with tables, comfy lounge chairs, and indoor as well as outdoor seating. I got a cherry blossom strawberry hojicha latte which was so good. They even let me try the cherry blossom foam first which was really nice to make sure I would like it. I don't see hojicha lattes often so loved trying it! Super unique and my friend's pistachio latte was delightful too! read more
Ok, at best. This was the 2nd coffee joint for the day. Bestie said she needed a comfort coffee as we were out enjoying our girls day craft shopping. Forum Coffee was close and has a descent rating...we should have driven to Convoy area. For this price, we were disappointed. We got 1 Mochi Donut because it 'looked' interesting. Threw it away, we tasted it and it tasted raw, texture was like raw flour. Not like mochi, no chew to it either. Very grainy. Flavor very much tasted like uncooked raw dough. It tasted gross. We looked at each other like wtf is this. It was so bad, we needed it to be good for a sugar kick. I think I paid $6 or so for it too. I remember it wasn't cheap for a donut and a waste because it was inedible. My debugger coffee was really good. That's why I am giving them a 3 stars. This was the savior. Crunchy topping from the brûlée. Well balanced. Good coffee flavor, nice caffeine kick. Bestie got a latte as well, a cold one, she didn't even finish hers. Didn't go down well. Didn't taste good and made her stomach flip a few minutes after her first sip, which is really odd, not normal. We drink a lot of coffee from many different joints and never had one taste bad and do a number to the point where she only drank half. All in all, not coming back. Service wasn't even notable to come back for. Maybe they got high ratings due to purely being only coffee joint continently located in area? No thanks, I'd rather drive a few more miles to the heart of Convoy for something better, more worthy. read more
4 months ago
Overall I would say not worth it for the price, maybe a good place to study. Coffee quality/taste: for $8.35 I would expect much better. The latte is very watered down and just tasted pretty mid. Service: I try not to read into service too much, I want to be understanding but it was clear my partner and I received un-even service compared to other patrons. The attitude and tone of the barista changed from customer to customer. Our name was never called for the drink while others always were so we waited for a long time not knowing it was ready. read more
The drinks here are amazing. The only thing that surpasses it is their service. The people are friendly, professional, and it really has a welcoming environment. I am so in love with their cold brew! A definite hot spot for coffee. read more
1 year ago
Okay coconut cream and caramel! Who knew they'd go so well with matcha! I am always on the quest for a quality matcha. Everyone and their mother is serving matcha, but I'm looking for either great quality (bright green in color, ceremonial matcha with rich flavor) or untraditional standout flavors (unique mix-ins that aren't too sweet, but provide the right taste combination with the matcha). This falls into the later. I don't usually frequent this area, but I wasn't far and have had it on my list for a while. I got the C++ and it was SO GOOD. The coconut cream is perfection and I'm not even a big coconut gal. The caramel is also such a treat. I was so impressed by this drink. One sip and I knew I was in trouble. I'll have to be making my way out here more frequently. read more
Forum Coffee caught my eye for their interesting drink combinations. I really enjoyed the Double Post rose earl grey latte with matcha, a combination I've never seen before. It was delicious and floral, and half sweetness was about right for me. I should've asked for light ice though. However, the Binary Code latte with condensed milk and horchata was quite grainy, to the point where bits can get stuck in your throat. I wish I was still in the area to try their seasonal salted honey lavender matcha. Inside has a good amount of seating with lots of people doing work. If I lived in San Diego, I'd definitely be coming here often! read more
1 year ago
This spot easily has some of the best coffee in San Diego! I got the pumpkin cold brew latte: perfectly balanced, not too bitter, not too sweet. You can really taste the quality and how much care they put into their drinks. Definitely my new go-to for cold brews. The service was great, too: our barista was incredibly kind and gracious. It made the experience feel that much more welcoming and friendly. The only downside is how crowded it gets, especially on Sunday mornings. It's clearly a favorite among college students, so finding a table can take a bit if you're planning to hang out or get some work done. Still, the coffee alone makes it worth the stop ... perhaps come early (or grab to-go) if you want to avoid the rush. read more
1 year ago
Visited Forum Coffee on a Sunday morning and it was packed. The line was out the door and never seemed to get shorter. It really took time for us to get to the front and place our order, but I think that helped the baristas keep up with the drink orders. The coffee shop is spacious inside, and there's lots of tables and seating. Their menu has creative drinks with fun computer coding names. My only frustration was that it's really difficult to read because of the font colors and background. I ordered an iced americano, which came out really fast given how crowded it was. It was smooth with good coffee flavor and wasn't overly bitter. My sister tried the BB code, but she said the banana flavor wasn't very prominent. Their pastries looked really good, and it was hard for us decide which one to try. We ended up getting the coconut purple potato bun, and it was reminiscent of Filipino pan de ube to me. read more
I was so excited to finally try Forum! This place is such good vibes and has fantastic coffee and matcha. I love how all of their flavors are unique. I got the banana bread inspired cold brew, and I absolutely loved it. It's called BB Code on the menu. Not too sweet, and the star of the show is the banana milk they use. I will be coming back, and it seems like a great place to work or study too! read more
7 months ago
Stopped by and ordered a couple of matchas with milk. The matcha was solid and not too milky. The service was friendly and the server let us know that the matcha originally does not come with milk so that was helpful. There was lots of seating and it was a very chill vibe. read more
The strawberry matcha was not my favorite but I really enjoyed their salami croissant. I just landed and needed a drink/bite to eat. Glad there were some options with protein snd I loved the croissant. Cute spot that I would definitely try again read more
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4340 Genesee Ave
Ste 110
San Diego, CA 92117
Clairemont
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Does it have outlets?
Yes I charged my phone there! We were on a trip from LA to SD and we stopped here on the way back to LA
Is there a nutritional facts list for drinks? I love to order the avatar matcha drink in 16oz and I am curious how many g of sugar is in it as I am food tracking.
There's no nutritional facts on the menu or on the app, but you do have the option to order drinks less sweet if you'd like.
Do you offer high chairs for kiddos?
Doubtful, there's hardly chairs for adults because this place is always packed!
Can any of the hot coffees be made dairy free?
Yes, they have several dairy free alternatives!
Is there non dairy and vegan options?
Yes! I recommend the A++. It's cold brew with almond cream they make in house
Are they open for dine in right now (October)?
They have a 3-4 tables set up outside!
Can you please bring zen garden back in menu? That's my favorite menu and so sad it's gone....please please bring it back....
Hello there, thank you for the love. Our food menu right now is sort of a temporary one. We will definitely bring back something similar to the zen garden in the near future. In the meantime, our new waffles are delicious if you want to give those a…
Are there outlets to plug in my laptop for studying?
Yes there are outlets along the walls to plug in your laptop
Is it dog friendly? Are they permitted inside? Tried calling but no one answered.
Hi Yes pet friendly are allowed to be inside.
I was there today for the first time and I'm an instant fan! Would you consider adding umbrellas for shade in the outside seating area?
Yes, for sure
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