Just had their iced strawberry matcha and it was soooo freakin good I had to come on here and say that. I wish I would have taken a pic, it was so pretty too! First sips of the fresh tasting strawberry were amazing. Best I've ever had!!! Came here after eating at Communion and walked around the neighborhood with my friends with our drinks and checked out the shops. No wonder there was a little line outside, it's a great spot! :) read more

Heartwork Coffee Bar on Goldfinch Dr in Mission Hills is NOT a bar, it's actually a stand. Where you order at the counter, pay and pick up your coffee drink. Over ten years ago, the space was larger and had indoor seating. Now only a couple of tables and a bench. Sometimes this place is packed and there's no seating, standing room only. Parking is a challenge. While waiting for my friend's doctor appointment at nearby Scripps Mercy, this coffee place caught my attention. Interestingly, my friend's medical appointments are all 'heartwork' related and meanwhile my coffee drinks are from 'Heartwork,' ...this is an overdue review, as I have been coming here for over a year and order togo my usual favs: iced strawberry matcha, chocolates mocha or iced honey cinnamon lattes, which are ALL fantastic. The staff are always nice and friendly. If you stay a while, you'll taste the difference is this coffee and find it to be heartwarming... :) Recommend read more

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My friend recommended Heartwork. We decided to stop by here for some coffee on the way to the zoo. The place is super cute and you order from the window off the street. There's a variety of different types of artwork on the building that were pretty cool. For drinks, we got a honey cinnamon almond milk latte and an iced americano. Both were tasty. Park a few streets down off the main road. read more

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This place was so fun!! The cutie lady who took our order wasn't bothered by my friend and i's never ending questions! My extra sweet iced chai was wonderful and my friend had the dill pickle scone ?? crazy (sadly no pic) but she loved it read more

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Heartwork has a Teddy graham latte that is absolutely delicious and had me wanting more! As with everything in the Goldfinch area, parking can be challenging, but if you're persistent something will open up. Their hours are short and in the middle of the day, so can be tricky to grab a coffee depending on work schedule. read more

Great staff and the coffee drinks are superb. I had an English Breakfast cold tea and for $4.25 a half glass of ice and 8oz, tops, of tea is highway robbery. Love them but not that price for what is about 39 cents of product. Just no value at all. read more

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Came here late afternoon on Sunday. I was shocked at the new look of it. Last time I came was September 14th, 2019 with my dad. From my assumption, because of the 2 coffee roasters machines inside there was no more room for indoor seating. The door to get in...is for employees only, but they utilize it as the menu (nicely written). The prices are pretty good! You now walk up to the window to order. I do like that you can see into the space (seeing them make the drinks). They have a few tables for outdoor seating and some benches as well. Or you can take your coffee for a walk around the neighborhood. The workers are really kind! Last time, I got the Clark Griswold (I have no clue WHO that is) but this drink is flavored with Nutmeg + Nutella. At the time, I remembered it being a bit too strong (as in I'd prefer it sweeter) for me...but the flavors were good. I noticed that they have a veganized version of it on the menu as well! This time I went with an Iced 16 oz "The Dandy" which is Lavender + Honey Latte. This had a great honey flavor, but fell flat with the lavender (not prominent). 4/5. The price was really good though as it was $5.75! Would come back here again. Next time, I'd like to try a latte with their housemade vanilla syrup. read more

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Cute coffee shop in Mission Hills! They are a small coffee stall with 3 outdoor tables so they're great if you're on the go or need a quick pick me up. Besides coffee, they also have matcha and lemonade! read more

Heartwork Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Great coffee. No seating and outside line, good if you are in the area and walking/picking up. Their coffee is reliable and delicious, not many seasonal drinks and the ones I've tried were just alright. read more

Loved the vibe and a killer curtado! This is a new fav as I just moved downtown and will make this mission hills joint a regular stop. read more

Heartwork Coffee Bar - Outdide - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Metered street parking here is a bit hit or miss. 7-10 minutes is enough time to get in and out usually depending on if there is a long line. Staff are friendly, awesome, and fast. They have some outdoor seating. I usually get the Dandy and the Clark Griswold. Got a Strawberry Matcha on my most recent visit. All of their drinks have been great in the years I visited here read more

Heartwork Coffee Bar - The Dandy, Strawberry Matcha, and Clark Griswold - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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This is a decent coffee window in the area, but I got a cappucino and it tasted super burnt, and took a really long time. There's a few chairs on the sidewalk but it's a bit of a busy street and not the most comfortable. I appreciated the mural though! read more

Heartwork Coffee Bar - Mural and cappucino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Cute little coffe stand with great drinks! I got The Dandy (lavender honey latte) and my husband got the Goldfinch Fog. Both were delicious and reasonably priced! read more

Heartwork Coffee Bar - The Dandy (honey lavender latte) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I love my lattes & chats with the staff whenever I stop by!! Everyone is so friendly, the vibes are immaculate, and the coffee is always fire. I always recommend to people who are looking for new spots to try!! read more

Great little coffee spot in Mission Hills. Very nice service. Coffee hit the spot just right. There are a few chairs outside if you want to sit down and take it easy for a couple of minutes. read more

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This is definitely a delicious coffee. Very heartwarming I recommend the cappuccino with oat milk

Best coffee I've had in SD so far. Loved the lavender iced coffee. As someone who enjoys coffee and is picky this is very good very authentic. read more

Heartwork Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I've been going to Heartwork since they opened in 2015. I lived in Mission Hills for years and remember when their shop used to be a closed down jewelry store. I remember watching the space slowly transform into a new business, and soon I realized it was going to be a coffee shop - what excellent good fortune to have an amazing craft coffee shop just a 5 min bike ride from my house! Once they opened, I started frequenting and fell in love with their incredible espresso. Their cappuccinos have a story to tell. They also have pastries available all the time which are local and delicious. During Covid, they restructured their business model and brought their roasting from a different location into their shop in Mission Hills. This changed the layout of their store and caused all seating to become outdoor seating. They now roast and create their coffee all in that sweet little space and guests are welcome to sit outside. I always seem to see the owner Sam when I'm in. He's so kind and always has a suggestion or something nice to say. He provides great service. It's so neat to see an owner be so hands on in the day to day operations My heart is with Heartwork. They are simply the best! Go check them out and support what is easily one of the best coffee shops in San Diego. read more

Heartwork Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I recommend the pour over with Guatemala beans and the GF banana bread, delicious! Will definitely come here again to try their other coffees. read more

Delicious coffee bar where you can pick up a drink to go or sit at one of the outdoor garden table/chairs to sip and enjoy your coffee. I loved their beans, it is medium bodied and not acidic at all. I like how they have a wide variety of custom syrups that you can add to your drink. Price is very reasonable for its location and the baristas are really nice. A lovely little coffee bar for a weekend cup of coffee! read more

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This is our current favorite roastery to pick up whole beans for making espresso at home. Heartwork knows what they're doing and local aficionados recognize the quality. If you're there for a drink, know that it's basically a pick up window and a few chairs, not really a place to go to sit with a group or to work on your laptop. read more

I got the vanilla iced chai tea latter. It was fantastic. Parking was a little tricky but it's not at the fault of the coffee shop. My friends forgot a coconut drink and really enjoyed it. Everyone was super nice and friendly and welcoming. They have a few seats outside to sit and enjoy your coffee and treats. I would def go back. read more

Late to this but had to come and leave a review. I love coming here. The location is great. It's located near to lots of nice restaurants & some cute little tiny shops. Vinyl shops & a little French shop down the street. The coffee is always amazing & the baristas are always so sweet. Been coming here for like two years now and it's still hits the same! Def come here if you're needing a new coffee spot! They don't have any indoor seating just so you know before you go :) read more

Heartwork Coffee Bar - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Great coffee shop in San Diego, they have the best iced mocha and very friendly staff as well. 10/10 recommend.

I am a sucker for a craft latte. And I love this neighborhood cafe. It's a cute walk up window. Yummy honey lavender lattes (the dandy). Around the holidays they had a vanilla peppermint latte I was crazy about. Their pastries are yum as well. read more

Heartwork Cafe At the time I was living in Mission Hills, so I could walk there. I lived right off goldfinch street and the heartwork cafe had just opened. I loved it from the start. And one of the favorite things I loved was that they sold home made pop-tarts or toaster oven pastries. Those were good! And I loved that they make a strong strong coffee. Very strong. So strong that I can get wired on a third a cup. And they sell packaged coffee beans. And really good lattes. Mmmm. Worth making the trip for. Several years and a pandemic later, I return from time to time, to visit my old neighborhood. The last visit last week, was my first since their remodel. It's all walk-up on the sidewalk now. Which I kind of like better. It was pretty crowded and cozy inside before and I think they got a lot of internet users who overstayed their cuppa Joe. So yes, I am still a fan. I didn't see the toaster pastries though. Even without them, it's still a solid 8 out of 10 for me. Atmosphere could be little nicer. But hey, don't take my word for it. Go and see for yourself. read more

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This is a walk up window only, there is outside seating, but it is across from a fire station so I imagine it could have some issues of noise if there is any reason to call the department. The seating is limited and small tables, but you can see the espresso bar from outside and watch your drinks being made, I seen they have a roaster inside as well, no one was using it, so I couldn't ask many questions. They had only one cookie when I was there, and it wasn't that late in the day either, maybe 10 am? If it was there last food item that wouldn't be very convenient, especially so early. I got a cortado and a lavender lemonade. The cortado was mellow, and I had a hard time getting specific favor notes. The lavender lemonade on the other hand was fantastic, good portion of ice to drink, and I would definitely go back to get more because of how good. I didn't ask about all the alternatives but she did ask me if regular milk was ok, so I'm assuming they have options. My lemonade came with a sippy lid, but I was asked if I needed a straw (I declined) so I love that they had the option for either. The barista wasn't very talkative, I wish I could have talked to her a little more, but I'll try to go back another day when they are possibly roasting instead. read more

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My family and I discovered this little gem on our trip to San Diego. They have a simple coffee menu with a unique selection of accompaniments. The service was terrific as the gentleman who assisted me suggested the classic latte with the Clark Grisworld (Nutella & nutmeg) would be a great pairing. I recommend this shop if you're in town and are in need of a quick fix for some caffeine, quality coffee, and good vibes. read more

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Good morning, San Diego! Drove to Mission Hills to check out this coffee bar that got lots of reviews and great ratings. Love me a non-chain coffee bar. Due to Covid, you order behind glass. Pastries are displayed and a menu sits on a table. Easy to order. Apple Pay on the same table. Friendly service. Delicious looking original pastries. My kids and I tried the sausage, potato and cheese croissant and the sausage biscuit. Yum yum! Good strong coffee! Loved my cappuccino which they made as dry as they could using oat milk. Thank you, Heartwork! read more

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Great little coffee shop in Hillcrest. They still are only doing takeaway orders right now. I like that they have all their standard drinks (hot coffee, cold brew, lattes, etc.) and then you can choose to add different flavors at no additional cost. Service was also really friendly. I got the cold brew with the Dandy flavor (lavender and honey) and half sweet. It was delicious! The cold brew was really smooth, not acidic and the sweetness level was perfect for me. Lavender flavor wasn't overwhelming. They sell beans and a small assortment of pastries that looked yummy. I'll definitely be back! read more

Heartwork Coffee Bar - Ordering area as of 8/14 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Great coffee, great service. From Portland so I'm disappointed with 95% off coffee in other cities, but this was great! 10/10

Review during time of Corona Drinks: - Matcha Latte - Amazing, recommend! - Cold Brew I've been coming to this place consistently, and it's always amazing. Great coffee spot. I missed going inside and reading/hanging out with friends, but great grab and go. Parking: Always a little difficult because the street parking spots are full nearby, but if you're willing to walk a block or two away, you can definitely find parking. read more

Heartwork Coffee Bar - a hand holding a cup of coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Best iced matcha latte I've had in a looooong time. Friendly service & such a cute atmosphere. Can't wait to go back. 10/10 recommend

I love this coffee shop. They serve the Best coffee in all of San Diego. I also love all of the staff; we always have a good laugh. I go daily Monday - Friday before work. read more

Heartwork Coffee Bar - Almond milk decaf latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Heartwork is a great local company serving up great coffee, free smiles and mad vibes. They have large sized iced coffee drinks, which is nice to see, since sometimes a girl wants a 16oz cup of coffee without being judged. Their matcha lattes and tea varietals give you a little bit of everything to choose from. Check them out and support your local business. read more

Heartwork Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Great, friendly coffeehouse serving pour overs & standard drops from beans sourced by James Coffee Co. It's impossible not to feel the passion put into this place by its staff and owner along every step of the way. Nothing but quality and care are present between paying for the drinks and seeing the bottom of the cup. Iced latte: I ordered an Iced Clark Griswold latte, (16oz, $5.50). It contains Nutella & Nutmeg. The drink was perfectly balanced and not overly sweet. You can always ask for more sweetener if it's too strong. Pastries: I hear their pastries are phenomenal. I'll be giving them a try next time I'm in the area. read more

Heartwork Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

One of my favorite coffee shops on San Diego! Definitely a hidden gem in a sea of so many other coffee shops. If you're looking for actual craft coffee, with great service and some of the nicest people you will meet this is the place to go. They have a good amount of pastries for sale that you won't find elsewhere. There's a few outdoor seats, but the concept is definitely a fast casual coffee shop. We need more coffee shops like this around San Diego. read more

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Pretty good chai lattes, and the barista was very nice. Wish there was more seating outdoors but otherwise a good coffee shop!

Quaint little coffee window with some outdoor seating, they've got a great flat white with oatmilk and awesome service as well. I try and stop by any time I'm in mission hills read more

Heartwork Coffee Bar - a cup of coffee on a table - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Parking is horrible and the space is not crowd friendly. Too bad the monster construction is going on across the street RUINING the charming small town vibe that was Mission Hills! Its a shame the developers have no respect for these small businesses! Maybe one day they will move to another location because they serve very good espresso drinks!! read more