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    Immersion Coffee

    4.0 (131 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Cafes
    Open • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Orange Latte
    Vidisha S.

    Immersion Coffee has a great variety of options on the menu, and the coffee was delicious! My only caveat is the wait time and it can feel overwhelming, both when waiting to place your order and waiting for your coffee afterward. Overall, though, the quality of the coffee made it worth the visit.

    Danielle F.

    This spot is pretty good, I like how quickly they get the drinks out and I was pleased with what I ordered. The line is almost always super long and for how fast the drinks are out, the line still takes a while but it was worth it and makes sense why so many people wait. The service was friendly and knowledgeable about their menu. Would definitely come back here. I just wouldn't expect to find good seating area here, as it's pretty small and better for a grab up and go.

    Iced strawberry matcha and matcha cream on top
    Amy N.

    iced strawberry matcha w/ whole milk was overall ok, not the best I've had but also not the worst. Kinda milky and couldnt taste the matcha that much. Matcha cream on top tasted better. Otherwise is a very cute small coffee shop with very friendly service! Limited seating inside & outside.

    Orange latte
    Tammie W.

    Immersion is slinging out great coffee. The La Jolla location is convenient for beach goers and people like me who were in the area watching the surfers one morning. Their orange latte is proper and well made. It's not overly sweet and nicely balanced with espresso and milk (almond is my choice). The little Italy location is the one I regularly frequent but the proximity to the water makes this location even more attractive. Service was good, friendly, and they were swamped as usual.

    Allison S.

    This was my first time at Immersion Coffee and I had a great experience. I really appreciate that every drink is made to order instead of being pre batched. You can definitely tell the difference in the quality and freshness. The coffee itself was excellent, you can actually taste the flavor of the coffee instead of it being overpowered by milk or syrup. Great service, quality drinks, and attention to detail.

    Tisha S.

    Went with my family. We enjoyed the strawberry and orange latte. Once mixed, they were absolutely delicious. It's a cute shop and I loved that they had unique flavors. I want to try the vanilla flat white next time.

    Mary T.

    I'm so glad I stumbled upon Immersion Coffee while looking for a good matcha spot in La Jolla. I ordered the strawberry matcha and the black sesame latte. The strawberry matcha was good -- I'd rate it around a 7/10 (and I say that as a matcha lover). It had a nice flavor, but I've definitely had stronger matcha elsewhere. The black sesame latte was my favorite. You can really taste the sesame, which gave it a rich, nutty flavor that stood out compared to other lattes I've tried. Overall, I'm really happy I found this spot and would come back. Next time, I'd love to try more of their drinks -- especially to compare their sesame latte with others.

    Joycee K.

    I really want to like this place but it was a let down. I actually found them out on TikTok and saw how aesthetically beautiful the place was and love that their menu offer minimalist options. The place is super small with maybe 4 tables and a set of chairs outside. They don't have pastries only cookies. I ordered a matcha latte with their house made vanilla bean syrup and my boyfriend ordered a vanilla latte with oat milk. I was surprised on how fast the drinks came out but not in a good way. Everything seems to be pre made and they just dump everything in the cup. Usually when we order matcha/ coffee in other places they make it right there. After we order our drinks we literally got it in 30 secs. I really like the aesthetic concept of the one big block of ice in the drink but it's not convenient when you put in your straw and try to mix. The taste was the biggest disappointment. I barely tasted any matcha it was literally 90% full of milk and I tasted no house made vanilla syrup (very faint taste). The coffee was not strong at all, it was so water down/milk down, no coffee taste. Total 14$ for 2 drinks overall the quality of the drinks were lacking

    Strawberry Latte, Black Sesame Latte
    Nathan L.

    Immersion Coffee in La Jolla is a great spot to enjoy a latte or matcha with a friend. Minimalistic and orderly, the intimate ambiance can be intimidating at first, but is quickly overwhelmed by the welcoming staff and tasty drinks. Some notes - - Free parking can be found on Nautilus Street, but only for an hour. We risked it and ended up fine. - Our lattes were on the sweeter side, just how I like it. The seasonal black sesame latte is worth getting if you're willing to spend $8 for a drink, but that's to be expected. They were out of stirrers, so we couldn't enjoy the drink to the fullest. - This small location can only accomodate small parties. Don't come here looking for a place to work/study if you require lots of desk space. This is more of a "read a book" type coffee shop. - The shop is located right next to a busy street, which is not ideal for outdoor seating. - The board on the wall had rotating coversation starters, which I thought was a creative touch that I had never seen before.

    Orange latte, $7.50
    Jessica S.

    Immersion Coffee is located on a by-way between Bird Rock and downtown La Jolla. Parking will be parallel on the streets, but easy enough to find in the neighborhood. The coffee shop is mostly a gimmick. It's a wannabe listening bar with a belled and whistled audio setup, however, not only was music completely absent during my visit, but it makes no sense since the shop is open-aired and so cramped where no one will be wanting to stay long anyway. They also have those crazed matcha latte creations using that "ceremonial-grade" shizz. They have all the necessary gadgetry to craft great enough espresso, utilizing some random coffee roastery's beans. I DO praise their unique house syrup and drizzle offerings though, ingredients such as "orange compote", "chocolate ganache", and "strawberry puree" adding a touch of elegant depth and luxury. On that note, I actually rather enjoyed the *Orange Latte* (espresso, orange compote, and chocolate ganache) which was refreshing in the summer, somewhat decadent, and unique. A final note on an anomaly I experienced for the first time and only learned about later. Either the workers are very unhappy or I experienced what I would later learn is pointedly called the "Gen Z stare". Like girl seriously? Are you ready to take my order or are you broken!? Can I get a "hello"? It was completely awkward and for a coffee shop that doesn't have much going for it, this lack of customer service -- or, rather, normal human interaction -- really irked me. There are TOO many coffee shops in San Diego so I would really just skip this one.

    Sesame cookie & matcha latte
    Sarah W.

    [Taste: ] You can tell that the owner has a lot of experience in coffee & the process of making matcha. The sesame cookie was so delicious and the perfect cookie consistency. The matcha cream top had a balanced sweetness/so tasty without overpowering the taste of the matcha. My favorite matcha place in La Jolla by far. [Service: ] Good, you can also see the barista hand-whisking every single drink! Truly a personalized experience. [Comments: ] I really loved the interior design, they made the small space modern yet homey.

    Avery M.

    Cuuuute little cafe with a lovely interior and a changing letter board with thoughtful questions/ statements. The drinks are actually so so stunning and I liked the matcha cream top one a lot. Quality of matcha could be a little better but overall still really really good!

    Tiara N.

    This is hands down my favorite coffee shop in San Diego for so many reasons. The cafe itself is tiny but absolutely stunning, and everything on the menu is truly impeccable. I'm a big matcha fan, and their strawberry matcha latte is easily one of the best I've ever had. The espresso cream with the sugar rim is unreal and might be one of the best drinks I've ever tasted. On top of that, the staff and baristas are amazing and always so friendly and welcoming. If you haven't tried Immersion Cafe yet, I truly can't recommend it enough.

    matcha with vanilla foam and strawberry matcha

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