I ordered the black sesame latte with matcha instead of espresso and loved it! The drink is creamy and smooth with a perfect amount of sweetness. It was perfect on a sunny and warm morning. The place is small with only a few window seats and a small outdoor table. Staff are all very friendly. read more

Immersion - Sesame latte with shot of matcha and strawberry matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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I give Immersion 2 stars and here's why they got the 2nd star ... service is great and so is the vibe. Both employees were pleasant to the point I regretted knowing I'd have to give a negative review. Here's the deal ... I'm a matcha connoisseur. I literally drink it daily, even starting off my day making it myself in a traditionally ceremonial way (hand whisking, proper water temp, golden ratio measurements etc). That said, I truly think Immersion *tries* to make a proper matcha and I give them credit. I was looking forward to it being exceptional especially because it was walking distance from my hotel and would have started my days with it but after that first attempt where I threw it away halfway through I knew I'd have to continue my search throughout SD. That was ok as it was going to be my intent anyway, but I'd have visited them first thing if it had been on point. I got the strawberry w/ oat milk which as you'll see from the photo was very pretty. The problem was it was mostly milk. Even my dude, who doesn't drink matcha often, said it as they were making it. As I didn't need a tummy full of milk, I gave up halfway. Anyway, I think they should study the golden ratio and I'm sure they could improve. I certainly hope so, because they seem like good people and have an awfully cute and convenient spot there. read more

Immersion - Strawberry matcha, mostly oat milk :( - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Tried Immersion Coffee in Little Italy and honestly... I'd go back. I got the strawberry matcha and for someone that's not a matcha girly, I'd recommend. The strawberry puree really balanced it out and made it way more drinkable -- not too earthy, not too sweet. The spot itself is small, but cute. Definitely gives aesthetic coffee shop vibes, just not somewhere you're gonna sit for hours. They had cookies on display that looked sooo good -- I didn't get one this time, but they were tempting. Service was okay. Not super friendly or anything, but not rude either. There were only two people working, so it seemed like they were just trying to keep things moving. If you're in Little Italy and want a cute coffee spot (especially if you're visiting and not worried about parking), I'd recommend. read more

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5 stars for the orange latte! By far my favorite latte out there. I have not tried anything else from here because I love it so much. The vibe is cool and the baristas are always friendly. read more

Immersion - Orange Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Fantastic coffee in this small shop on Kettner. This is my cycling groups half way stop and it never disappoints. Delicious espresso perfectly extracted every time! I've had their lattes as well as matchas and both excel. Just wish their pastry selection was a bit larger. Currently they offer four different types of cookies, all of which are fantastic, unique flavors, soft and crumbly though on the sweeter side. Wish they had croissants, scones etc. read more

Immersion - Cookies - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

This place ticks a lot of boxes! Prime location. Beautiful and delicious seasonal and classic drinks. Little bites to complement your drink. Great interior vibe/design. Good friendly service (when I went to visit). Only drawback here is the size of the establishment and the chance you may not get parking near by. But if you do decide to come grab a drink you won't be disappointed! I got the seasonal roasted black sesame seed latte with oat milk. It's was beautiful and tasty! Not overwhelming in the flavor but the right balance of sweet and nutty sesame. I'm pleased and plan to come back for their strawberry matcha, as it seems to be a fan favorite. It may be small but there is an indoor area right next to it that you can go sit at and enjoy your goodies. I think they're doing the best with the space they're given. Will come back when I'm in the area for sure! read more

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Super cute spot !!! Love love love such an amazing place. First off its located right in the perfect spot next to postinos. The menu is different they have a good selection. First drink that caught my eye was the triple C. So refreshing, so much caramel, so much detail. The bariata was Hella sweet too. I loved everything about this place and cant wait to come back. The strawberry puree latte caught my eye. Looks like the matcha was very popular as well. I drank it so fast its rare when you find this big of a treat. Perfect way to start my weekend. So good!!!!! read more

Stumbled upon this cafe in little Italy, the shop itself is very very small but cute and clean, also the staff were nice. My friend had ordered their sesame latte which she absolutely loved while I ordered the strawberry matcha. I would definitely say the flavor on the strawberry matcha could be a bit stronger as it did taste more of the strawberry puree and less of the matcha, but still good for maybe an individual who is new to trying matcha and wants to start off slowly! I probably wouldn't come back for the matcha since it's a bit too mellow for me, but the coffee sounded great from my friend's opinion. read more

Immersion - Sesame latte & Strawberry Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

This is a cute little coffee shop! It's simple, but had such a cool modern vibe to it. Parking can be rough, but once you grab a coffee...you can hang out for a bit or take a nice walk around Little Italy. Now let's get to the coffee... That Strawberry Mocha was so yummy. It was well balanced and the dried strawberries were a great addition for taste plus added uniqueness to the look. I also got a Cold Brew because I am a sucker for those types of coffees. Surprisingly that was tasty as well. It was bitter or bland like some cold brews tend to be. It gave me the pep I needed for the day. The ladies that were serving up these delicious coffees were super sweet and friendly. Great customer service is always a plus. I definitely recommend trying this coffee shop for the variety of unique coffees that they have. read more

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The strawberry Matcha was OK. I thought that it was a little bit too milky personally for my taste and needed a little bit more Matcha and strawberry to balance it out but overall it was better than a lot of other coffee shops that happened to sell Matcha. The Hojicha butterscotch cookie was surprisingly really good. Honestly, the Hojicha flavor was on point and I don't really like butterscotch, but the butterscotch flavor really melded well with the Hojicha. It was a really nice touch that the cookie was really warm and perfectly crisp on the outside while being warm and gooey on the inside. The barista was super friendly and very enthusiastic even with the long line going out of the door. The ambience was nice and modern looking even though it looks exactly like the massage parlor next-door, but there's not much room for sitting. read more

Immersion - Strawberry Matcha, Hojicha butterscotch cookie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Parking can be a bit tricky since it's metered and limited, but once you're in, it's such a cute little spot. It's on the smaller side with limited seating, but the vibes are super classy and cozy. There was a line when I went, but it moved pretty quickly. I ordered the orange latte and the hojicha butterscotch cookie latte--both were so good. The orange latte reminded me of those classic orange chocolates from England. And the cookie? AMAZING. Warm, soft in the center, and honestly one of the best I've had. The baristas were really friendly and sweet too, which made the whole experience even better. Definitely want to come back and try more things! read more

Immersion - Orange late - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Really cute location! Came on a Saturday morning with about 3 parties in line ahead of us but the line went quickly. Service was super friendly and kind! We got the roasted black sesame latte, matcha cream top, and hojicha butterscotch cookie. The black sesame latte was good - it does have coffee in it so something to note. The matcha was pretty light, I mostly tasted the oat milk and cream top. The cookie was stronger on the butterscotch side than the hojicha. It's street parking and there is a little bit of seating inside and some benches & a table outside so I would say it's generally more of a grab and go kind of spot. read more

Immersion - Roasted black sesame latte, matcha cream top, hojicha butterscotch cookie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I came for one thing only --- THE ROASTED BLACK SESAME LATTE. I saw this all over social media and it did not disappoint! The roasted flavor really shined through and the coffee tasted very nutty and not too sweet. I also enjoyed how it wasn't grainy at all and the bits of sesame added a fun texture. There's not much seating so I wouldn't recommend coming here to hang out but it's good for a quick stop! I easily found street parking on a Sunday afternoon and I was glad that street parking is free on Sundays. Great service as well! read more

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Thanks, Immersion, for the superb customer service! Their coffee drinks are frothy, aromatic, and quite strong. Your cookies were not only moist, but also had a thick consistency & generously portioned. The ambiance is a simple contemporary storefront with no indoor seating. I do wish they had a parking lot to make it more convenient for customers. Thanks to Liz for being patient while we ordered, especially since it was our first visit. Still planning to return soon! read more

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I love the simplicity of Immersion, the menu and cafe aesthetic alike. On a Friday afternoon, it was quiet and there was only a few customers. I really liked the matcha, it was lightly sweet. read more

Immersion - matchas with cream on top! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

The inside of this little shop is quite aesthetic, but the coffee here is very disappointing. The barista was nice, & made the drinks right in front of us. I would also say that the presentation of the drinks look delicious, but they absolute taste like there is no coffee in them. Needless to say, the prices of the drinks were also very expensive for the size of them. If you like strong, yummy coffee, I would not recommend the coffee here. * Strawberry Latte - 5/10 (you can only taste milk with strawberry purée. i would've also preferred if they added fresh strawberry bits than the freeze dried ones) * Roasted Black Sesame Latte - 5.5/10 (the sesame is very grainy, & the cream top felt very overpowering. i also only tasted the milk, not the coffee) read more

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The freshly made chocolate chip cookie is hands down perfect, so soft and delicious! Also the Orange latte was a recommended one so I tried it and it was very good as well! Staff is very friendly service here! Also loved how aesthetic the ambiance was! Such a cute little coffee shop find! read more

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

From the outside and as you walk inside this place appears promising, however, I must admit that I was not impressed. Yes, it's clean and somewhat aesthetically pleasing, but that's about it. I tried their strawberry latte, which sounded different and like it would be a nice treat. The barista never made eye-contact and almost appeared annoyed by my presence, granted she was mid-espresso pour for what seemed to be a large order (4 'businessmen' chatting together, waiting). She never said a word, not "I'll be with you in a moment," or "Welcome," nothing. I almost left, but saw that she was almost done and wanted to try their strawberry latte -- which sounded different. Now to the taste...I felt that my drink was a tad on the bitter side and the strawberry flavor was almost undetectable. A strawberry compote was used, which looked and sounded promising, but it just didn't hit the mark. They do offer some various matcha options -- maybe they excel in that area. For the price ($7.50 for a drink the size of a Starbucks tall), I feel very let down. Between the unwelcoming atmosphere, lack of options, and high cost for lackluster coffee, I wonder how this place is surviving. Prendi E Vai (a cute Italian cafe) is a short walk up the street and makes much smoother espresso and lattes for the price, offers more than one size option and they're much friendlier and welcoming. Kindness goes a LONG way, especially when working with the public...just sayin'. read more

Immersion - Strawberry Latte -- bitter and strawberry flavor was undetectable. Nothing special. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Yelp is so silly. They delete my 5 star review because they assumed it was from a Yelp exclusive experience. No no no, I came here a week prior and paid and had a wonderful experience on my on time and money. Also including my picture with time stamp before said Yelp event. So just putting my rating here again because it was deleted. SMH. read more

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

This is a wonderful coffee shop in Little Italy. Friendly staff who were very friendly and helpful. I had the strawberry matcha which was beautifully presented and made with extra care. Freeze dried strawberries were a nice touch. It was delicious! Cookies were also very tasty. I had the black sesame. It's a tiny shop but had seating in intimate setting. I'll be going there again! read more

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I've stopped by a few times to get their strawberry matcha. The place is a bit small but the service is very quick. The matcha there is a perfect amount of sweet for me. I have had a chance to try their coffee yet but plan on doing that next. read more

Immersion - Strawberry Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Immersion is an amazing coffee shop in the heart of Little Italy. Their homemade vanilla bean syrup is outrageously delicious - I highly recommend their vanilla lattes. Their baked goods are also great, especially their orange chocolate cookies. The staff is very friendly, and there are about 8 seats to enjoy your food and drinks. read more

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This was a Yelp Elite experience and I had to try the Orange Latte with House made orange compote and chocolate ganache with signature cream - iced. It was meticulously crafted by friendly, welcoming staff. The shop is small, modern and clean. There are benches located outside the shop to sit and relax and watch the people of Little Italy pass by. This is an urban walking area, so it may be difficult to find parking, but it isn't far from the Little Italy trolley stop. I'm not a big matcha fan, but loved watching the barista make drinks for other customers. Nice treat! read more

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Wow this is a dope little coffee shop! Definitely on the small side, not a lot of room in here, but there's seating around the area to chill outside. The menu has some cool house stuff. Looks like the orange latte is super popular with homemade orange marmalade. It's pretty nice with the sweet orange at the bottom, but ultimately it was really sweet for my taste. I think the killer drink is the black sesame latte. Black sesame paste in the bottom is rich, mildy sweet, mildy bitter with that roasty dark chocolate taste. The espresso settled in the middle adding a nice contrast of hot and bitter with the cold and sweet at the bottom. They've got a really cool espresso machine that's pretty unique, haven't seen one of those anywhere else. Lot of care going into each drink, with even the milk being weighed into the cup. Massive respect for this shop, some of the best coffee in Little Italy right now! read more

Immersion - Roasted black sesame latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

So I actually stopped by two days ago for the Yelp elite event. I previously had their strawberry Matcha. Well today I went in because I wanted to try their orange latte which did not disappoint. It is so delicious and tasted that strong bold orange flavor. I mean, I don't really know how to explain it, but I really like it. And yes, I got myself a chocolate chip walnut cookie because why not. However, I don't think I can do this daily because that's basically $11.40 for both items. I guess I can just not go to work to avoid this place lmao. But yes, come check this place out. The staff was pretty nice. You basically just walk in and order it and they are super quick. read more

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This is a cute little coffee shop in little Italy! I liked the big speakers as decore. The baristas were energetic and friendly. What I found unique was they made the drinks on a scale. They said it's because they measured everything out to the recipe. It's great to know your drink is going to come out consistent and delicious every time you go! read more

Immersion - Perfectly crafted drinks! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Clean and cute little coffee shop with a welcoming vibe. Service was friendly and quick, which made the experience even better. I tried the strawberry matcha and absolutely loved it. The strawberry paired perfectly with the matcha, adding just the right amount of sweetness without overpowering the flavor. I would definitely come back to order it again. read more

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Dropped in at this cute coffee stall on a Saturday morning for a latte on my walk. The space is quite small but there are a few seats if you'd like to sit and wait or sip on your beverage. I was in between the matcha and orange latte, but went with their popular beverage and was so glad I did. The orange syrup is SO fresh and not overly sweet, which is perfect for me as I usually prefer little to no sweetness. I tried the iced latte with almond milk and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was made very quickly which was impressive for a latte. Definitely recommend dropping by for a beverage or one of their unique cookies the next time you're in little Italy. read more

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Decent iced vanilla latte, but way too small of a cup to be $7. Also very limited seating with no wifi, so not a great study/work cafe, but nice scenery nearby for a Little Italy/Waterfront walk. read more

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I enjoyed a nice iced matcha latte from this coffee shop in Little Italy. The matcha's flavor was very good, was not bitter, nor overly sweet. You have to stir your own matcha beverage. The young ladies working the place the day I visited were very upbeat and friendly. They offer only a few tables inside but there's a lot more available nearby outside on the patio. There's only street parking available at this location. Nice coffee shop. read more

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I've been wanting to come to Immersion for a while and I hadn't had luck with the La Jolla location. Luckily, I had the chance to go today (Sunday) and give them a try. I went around 10:25am. It is a small space, with little amount of seating inside. There's plenty of outdoor seating and you could even just walk down to the waterfront park and enjoy your drink there. The menu is minimal, coffee, tea, matcha, and pastries. They really show precision in the craft of making drinks. Slow and calculated moves and pours. The price is a little more expensive than what I'm used to especially for a 12 oz specialty latte, but they are using quality ingredients and house made 'syrups'! I got a $7.50, 12 oz, Iced Orange Latte, with Whole Milk. It contains an orange compote base-- I say this because it's not thin like a syrup so you really got to give your drink a mix before tasting it. A squirt of a decadent dark chocolate, although not too much where it overwhelms & tastes like a mocha. I like this quantity choice! Ice, milk, espresso, and a lovely foam. I like that their foam is well blended and not overly sweetened like other places. I really love that they chose a 12 oz latte, I always think the balance of milk and espresso is perfect! In addition, they top the drink with a dehydrated orange slice. To persuade you to order this: The drink tastes like the Trader Joe's Chocolate Covered Orange Sticks. It's SO good. My friends that got the Strawberry Matcha latte were raving about it and even wanted to come back to order it again the same day! The strawberry wasn't overly sweet and the matcha wasn't overpowered by milk. They really know how to make good drinks! 4-5 stars. I would recommend Immersion! The workers are so kind and you can tell they care about making the drink perfect for you. It was crazy busy and you'd think that the wait would be long-- but if I'm honest it wasn't that bad. The drinks came out in a timely manner from when you order it. read more

Immersion - $7.50, Iced Orange Latte, 12 oz, Whole Milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Solid place for matcha. Got an oat matcha strawberry latte - very refreshing and nice strong matcha flavor. Cute shop! read more

Immersion - Strawberry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

This small but mighty espresso bar serves an excellent drink! Best macchiato in Little Italy and a fine cortado as well. Service is very friendly and cordial. It's a chic modern space and I like to sit and enjoy my cup.. Definitely worth the drive and bonus; free street parking! read more

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love immersion! the black sesame and orange lattes are both so good. the service is also so kind. these are definitely quality lattes. worth the line- the wait is quick also read more

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

so yummy! they let me do a black sesame matcha instead and it was super nutty. the place is a bit small but cute! read more

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My first visit and it was a mixed bag. 3 stars in my book. I appreciate their concept and trying to have some less than ordinary drinks and baked goods. But it was just average w room to improve. Service was friendly and quick. On this morning I had to try the Black Sesame Latte, Orange Latte along w a Black Sesame Snickerdoodle. The good - Orange Latte, very unique kinda like a orange creamsicle. Creamy and sweet w a slight orange taste. Good but couldve used more orange taste. The average - Black Sesame Latte, I was excited to try this as Black Sesame is a favorite flavor. But it was lacking the deep sesame flavor and was somewhat overpowered by the cream. The not so good - Black Sesame Snickerdoodle, was not really a snickerdoodle. It was more of a normal cookie. All in all, I try not to be too critical of local businesses, because I want all to succeed. But in the saturated "coffee shop" industry, you must be unique and good to stick out above the rest to succeed. Immersion just does rise above the many other places. This walk up, quick stop, to go coffee place could do better with a few adjustments to their recipes in order to help stand above the rest, but until then, this place is just average. If you are in the area please give Immersion a shot. You may disagree with me and like it!! I hope this is the case. read more

Coffee was great but the seating was not ideal. They do not have free WiFi and limited seating. Would recommend grabbing a coffee and walking around little Italy rather than sitting as a place to work/study read more

Immersion - Strawberry matcha and orange latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Good quality ceremonial grade matcha (pretty low amount of strawberry compared to other places I've had matcha at) and the strawberry chunks were really good. The cortado was also high quality. Friendly staff, but very limited seating (only two small tables inside) but overall good experience. read more

Immersion - Strawberry Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Employees are so so so sweet here. Gave great recommendations, specifically the espresso tonic and the amazing cookies. Vibes inside are chic yet cozy. Only downside is the Matcha latte had too much milk. Definitely coming back for their coffee and cookies read more

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Super tiny coffee shop tucked away in Little Italy! The staff was really kind and helped me pick a drink too. I got the black sesame latte from their seasonal options and my friend got the orange latte. Both were super good! My only wish is that they had bigger size options. Parking in this neighborhood is always hard to find so be prepared to walk a few blocks. I recommend stopping by if you're looking for a really good coffee while exploring the area! read more

Immersion - Black Sesame Latte (seasonal) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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