Honestly starting to like this place each time I come! I was craving their Woods Latte but they changed their menu. The options are still pretty unique and good. I ordered the Nordic Blueberry Maple Latte which wasn't too sweet and had a nice blueberry flavor to it. It honestly reminded me of the Blueberry Pancake Latte from Mostra Coffee. Parking can be tough to find and it can get quite busy inside on the weekends but still a nice spot for coffee. read more

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Very nice coffee shop. The prices are very reasonable and affordable! I ordered the strawberry malt ice coffee. No strawberry flavor. Just tastes like an iced coffee. There was freeze dry strawberry dust on top I believe. read more

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Every second Sunday morning of the month we meet for coffee. Holsem was new to me, my friend verified it was good before suggesting here. I arrived a few minutes before 9:00am, found street parking a few blocks up. It was almost at full capacity when my friend arrived. Lots of drink selections as well as pastries to nibble on. I decided on the Matcha Mint Latte with oat milk and he ordered the Maui Banana Iced Latte. I grabbed us a table on the front patio. He wait for drinks. Love that the drinks came in glassware. We both enjoyed our drinks. There was a steady flow of patrons moving in and out. Definitely a chic spot for some caffeine. Will be back when I'm in the neighborhood. read more

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Came back to try their new Maui banana bread latte! Arrived around 11:15 am on a Sunday and there was no line to order with some seating still available. A line was constantly forming and drinks came out in about 10 mins. -Maui banana bread latte (3/5): I do like banana flavor but the banana taste was very strong and prominent and slightly off to me, tasted toasty too which isn't my preference -Vanilla Vienna cream latte (4/5): pretty good, creamy and great vanilla flavor! Pretty sweet though so I might ask for less sweetness next time read more

On my stroll through the area I decided to pop in for an afternoon coffee. I really loved how clean and polished everything looked upon walking in. I was immediately greeted and asked for a vanilla iced latte. They definitely know how to make a latte here and the overall balance of vanilla and espresso came through altogether. The color of my drink was perfect so even upon receiving it, I knew it was going to be good. read more

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Very friendly staff and good specialty drinks. The space stays pretty busy but they have plenty of seating and the service is fast and friendly. I ordered a Maui Banana Bread latte and a cortado. The latte was really good but the cortado was a little bitter for my taste. I ended up pouring it into my latte. They also offer their specialty lattes in powdered form to purchase which is actually a great deal. It's $9.99 for a bag and it makes 5 lattes. I wanted to try them so I bought one of each flavor. I will update my review after I've tried them. read more

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Great service , beautiful atmosphere, and tasty drinks ! Current summer special 10/10! If you're not a cinnamon person I'd recommend asking for light or none in your drink. read more

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This is absolutely a staple coffee shop in the heart of North park. You will never go wrong with one of our favorite drinks here, the Banana Bread Cold Brew! * Matcha Rose Latte - 7.2/10 (the matcha here is quite very average. i like the rose flavor as it complements the matcha well, but i feel like the latte itself is a bit watered down. i would opt for a coffee drink instead) * Banana Bread Cold Brew - 9.8/10 (our go-to drink! the banana flavor & the coffee are both strong & is a match made in heaven!) read more

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I tried their summer drink iced banana bread latte with banana bread cold cream and it was delicious. Finally a banana latte that has an actual banana taste and not subtle. I'll be coming back! read more

Holsem Coffee - Banana bread latte with banana bread cold cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Cute cafe in North Park. Parking can be a bit tough but that's to be expected in this area. I had the matcha latte, which was good, but, next time, I'd like to try one of their more unique drinks. They also serve sandwiches and pastries. It's not huge but a decent size for the area. The staff was friendly. read more

This place really does have the best banana latte. I usually just pick up and go but today decided to stay and chat with a friend. The latte was delicious as always and the sandwich was okay but what stood out the most was the lack of empathy and good service. When we ordered the girl did looked annoyed because we were looking at the menu still trying to decide what to get and there was no line behind us so i don't know why the attitude. Later there was a couple who had ordered a few things and they were dressed nicely like the my had plans after their coffee stop and somehow the girl dropped her coffee all over her and the baristas did not offer her a rag to clean up and just got a rag and cleaned up the coffee spill leaving the girl with huge stains in her beautiful outfit and to top it off the bathroom was out of order so she couldn't even clean up. Good service also runs a business. read more

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In a neighborhood with so many great coffee options and customer service that is focused on being inviting and inclusive, Holsem coffee is not a fit for the community. The staff is annoyed with customers and bothered to welcome you in. Coffee is just ok. Do yourself a favor and skip this place and instead visit one of the many friendly places. read more

Their banana coffee has to be one of my favorites in San Diego! I love a banana flavored coffee and this would land in top 5. They did the flavor so well and you can actually taste the different parts of the drink instead of the coffee overpowering the other flavors read more

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I think I've found my favorite coffee shop that I'll be returning to each time I'm in San Diego. I love subtle hints of orange in my lattes so I was super excited to try the orange vanilla latte. It tastes just like the orange blossom latte from a cafe in Philly, KFar, which I LOVE. I found the orange vanilla flavor subtle (my friend said it's a little more "orangey" than one she likes at Bica). I also tried the Maui banana and again, banana flavor is subtle, not an in your face artificial banana flavoring. I didn't have enough time to really chill out but there's plenty of seating and wasn't crowded or loud the few times I went this past week. There's a bathroom, there's a small selection of pastries, and they sell some other packaged snacks as well. What more could you want? read more

Holsem Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Delicious coffee and amazing pastries! Tried the almond croissant and fig jam and Brie danish which were both absolutely delicious. The fig jam and Brie was a really fun different type pastry. For coffee had their Nordic Blueberry maple iced latte and it was really tasty. Lots of great menu options too so something for everyone. The baristas were super friendly and the service was very quick! Seating inside has plenty of options and they even have some seating outside for a sunny San Diego day, definitely recommend a visit here! read more

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Needed to kill some time while in the area on a Saturday, early afternoon. Was craving some caffeine and a snack, so I went in and ordered their Maui Banana Bread iced latte and an Everything Bagel. The cashier told me that they ran out of the paper covers to make their food, so couldn't serve me food - bummer. I asked about their jar of little Dubai chocolates and how much they were, so she said I could take one for free; score. The Banana bread latte tasted good and gave me the caffeine boost, but the Banana bread flavor wasn't as strong as I would've liked it. Very busy shop with guests working on laptops, but got lucky enough to snag a seat. read more

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This is my favorite coffee shop in San Diego. If someone were to ask me where to get good quality coffee, this is where I would tell them to go! This is the first time I truly felt my love for the taste of coffee blossom. I now understand what coffee connoisseurs mean when they say they know what "good espresso" tastes like. I have tried the sea salt caramel latte, strawberry oat latte, orange vanilla latte, and strawberry croissant. Everything I have tried has exceeded my expectations! I have brought many of my friends here and they've told me that they daydream about coming back. There are many great coffee shops in North Park, but this one is easily the best in the area! read more

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I had an oddly negative experience the other morning at Holsem Coffee. I stopped in when it was empty (aside from one guest outside who had already been served) and waited at the register for a few minutes without any acknowledgment. During that time, the two employees behind the bar were having a conversation with repeated profanity, which felt a bit off-putting as a customer walking in. After I said "good morning," I was briefly acknowledged but not helped, so I politely finally asked if I could order a hot coffee to go. One of the baristas responded somewhat defensively, mentioning she was fixing another order and would have come back, which I understand--but the overall interaction still felt a bit dismissive. I also asked about purchasing a gift card and was told "we don't have any, no" from the back, which came across as abrupt. I'm a regular and genuinely like Holsem, so this felt pretty out of character compared to my usual experiences. I hope management trains its employees with a bit more courtesy and professionalism. read more

Holsem: true to its name with a character filled coffee shop. I ordered the cortado and the wood's latte to taste a straight stick beverage and their more unique options. The wood's was interesting with the maple syrup and nutmeg paired with sea salt. I would've liked a little more sea salt. The cortado was solid (naturally, since it came from a La Marzocco). I would definitely go back to try another of signature lattes and a macchiato (the traditional kind) in person. High ceilings, exposed brick, and charming Christmas decorations make this a great place to sit and enjoy espresso. read more

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I got my family to stop here after an early morning graduation. I ordered the Vanilla Viena latte, and it was quite good! It's definitely not a traditional vanilla latte as the coffee is definitely on the strong side and the vanilla tasted not as strong, but not generically vanilla which is both good and simultaneously something I wasn't quite used to. But it was still yum. I think next time I would try a different latte though. read more

First time here and wasn't much a friendly experience.. like no one was happy to work there .. asked for a recommendation and the cashier was like meh anyway coffee was ok .. shop was dainty read more

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Came for the 1st time on Sunday morning. It was packed. There isn't too much street parking . Looks like a nice place to chill, chat and hangout but not get coffee to go. Drinks took a very long time . read more

Really cute coffee shop for remote working! A good amount of seats and fun selection of flavored drinks. I got the strawberry malt latte and it had a nice subtle strawberry flavor that you could taste without being overpowering or too sweet. Can't wait to come back and try the blueberry. read more

Holsem Coffee - Strawberry Malt Latte and Chocolate Croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Was in need of caffeine and heard great things about Holsem. Parking was easy in the AM and it's easy to find. Employees were friendly and welcoming. I went with an iced strawberry oat latte. Prices are on par with all other coffee shops. Plenty of places to sit and enjoy your drink and food. My coffee was great, espresso was smooth, flavor was on point and I would stop in again! read more

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Just a heads up: the menu has changed. Back to no size choices and back to charging for oat or almond milk. Sad. read more

Holsem Coffee - New menu. They are now charging $.75 for oat milk/almond. One size. And added soft serve. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Ordered a certain drink but was rang up as another drink. I only noticed as I was checking my email receipts later on to keep track so just be mindful. Mind you, I've been a customer for years now. read more

Tried the Orange French Vanilla coffee and thought the taste was delightful. It wasn't overly sweet and had a nice hint of orange, which made it a refreshing and unique flavor. I really enjoyed trying something different and look forward to coming back to try other flavors. Parking is very limited. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, with a variety of different chairs that give the space a unique look. One area that could definitely be improved, however is cleanliness the bathroom was not in good condition. read more

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I love love love the banana bread cold crew but feel the opposite about the 8.25 price for a large and the fact that they don't have a rewards program. The banana bread cold brew is super refreshing and tastes of fresh banana. The default is oat milk but you don't even miss the whole milk. read more

The Maui banana bread latte is delicious! Place is clean and friendly, looking forward to coming back!

The new outdoor seating of Holsem really brightens the place and feels inviting. I love the natural wood table plus the olive green seats. When you walk into Holsem, it feels bright and modern. They have multiple seating choices and usually I don't have any problems asking someone from the bigger tables if I could sit with them. The menu is displayed on the right side of the wall as you walk in. It's more minimal than it used to be. Even my favorite, the strawberry malt latte, wasn't on there the day I went. But worry not, it will be coming back! They also have cold brew, specialty lattes, coffee, pastries, cookies, sandwiches, and tea! The worker greeted us upon walking in and was really nice. I ordered the Iced Orange Vanilla Latte (for here) with Whole Milk. Unlike at other coffee shops, the orange flavor in the latte didn't remind me of drinking orange extract. The flavor was subtle but went well with the latte. I would recommend this drink. I love the ice cubes they had, they were very clear and rectangular-- keeping the drink nice and cold. My friend ordered an espresso, for here. And a hot americano. The espresso didn't come with seltzer, but the ceramic cup it came in was beautiful. It had a nice grip and rim width. The espresso had a lush layer of crema on it. It smelled amazing, I could only imagine how it tasted. I'm usually not the one to order espresso, but seeing that-- made me want one for myself. After finishing the drinks we brought them inside and placed them in a black bin below the counter. Since I've been here before I knew where it was, but for my friend they didn't realize the bin was even there because it kind of blended into the backing of the counter. Overall, Holsem Coffee, is a wonderful place to come to in North Park. The parking spots are usually 1 hour limit in front. I love the specialty coffee choices and even the banana bread cold brew! They have great sandwiches if you're hungry and I'd even recommend snagging a cookie if they have them available. Swing by and try Holsem! read more

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Love this neighborhood coffee shop. Good vibes, friendly baristas, and solid drinks. Really love the Swiss chocolate Hazelnut latte. read more

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After almost a 10-year hiatus, I decided to come back to Holsem and give it another try. This time it was redemption! I got the rose vanilla latte and I loved how rose-forward the drink was with the right amount of sweetness. I esp liked the pink rose dusting on top that made the drink more aromatic with each sip. Overall a super clean and simple cafe with friendly staff. It seemed like a good spot for wfh as music wasn't too loud, sufficient seating, and outlets for your laptop. read more

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This is now on my list of go to coffee shops when I'm in San Diego. Their iced lattes are delicious and don't cause me to experience a crash like other places. The drinks are smooth. I had to stop myself from just chugging it down. I hear their cookies are amazing too but we went later in the day so cookies were all gone. We will try to get there earlier next time. The shop itself is nice and open and a large storefront window to let tons of sunlight in. There's tons of seating and spots to plug in your laptops or chargers. The staff is also super kind and welcoming. read more

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We were walking around North Park, and stumbled upon Holsem Coffee. I got the chocolate hazelnut cold brew. Although, it was more on the sweeter side you can still taste the cold brew. I personally would rather try one of their espresso based drinks if I wanted more of a coffee taste. The baristas seem nice and were patient as I made my mind. read more

Holsem Coffee - Hazelnut Chocolate cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

My friend and I got the Maui Banana Bread Latte and it was one of the best banana lattes we've had in a while! 10/10 recommend, the service was pretty fast I will be coming back to try other items read more

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Every coffee place in north park is always full. But it could just be because of the vibes, not necessarily that the coffee is good. Well, let me tell you, at Holsem, it's both! Very cute layout and vibes whether you're on the patio or on the inside. It's very clean, but it is loud! (At least it was on a Saturday morning when I went). The staff is very nice and knowledgeable and can provide excellent recommendations. I opted for the strawberry oat latte. The strawberry is faint, but juuuuust enough to not be overpowering. I would gladly wait 20min in line just for another one. Seriously----sooooo good! I will definitely be back soon!! read more

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Menu keeps changing.. We usually find a favorite item, and then it goes away. Right now as the menu stands, there isn't anything we like about it (not really into the ice cream stuff). Staff is nice and it's always a good vibe. Unfortunately I don't think we'll be coming back--it's always so disappointing when the menu changes, and then we order something and it doesn't hit the spot (and we're out of ~$40-50 for "trying" something new). read more

Holsem Coffee - New menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Coffee was good! I went with a cold brew and added a bit of oat milk. My friend did a matcha latte. Both good and gave me the buzz I needed to get through an evening shift at work :) read more

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The Woods Latte was smooth and not too sweet. The barista served this latte to me at the right temperature and sprinkled some nutmeg on top. Service was great and ambiance was very minimalist modern. Cool place to chill with a friend. read more

Holsem Coffee - The Woods Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Tried the banana latte at Holsem Coffee - really tasty! Smooth, not too sweet, and the banana flavor comes through nicely. I think I'd like the iced version even more next time. I might come back with my daughter this week. read more