The strawberry latte was ok, I wasn't wowed by it. Coffee was smooth and not too bitter. However, I couldn't taste the strawberry at all really after I mixed it since the taste of the coffee overwhelmed it but I would get hints of it in a few of the sips here and there where I was probably getting mini strawberry syrup globs, had a natural sweetness no artificial taste which was nice. I'm curious enough to come back and try the orange latte since that one seems pretty unique with orange and chocolate but other than that wouldn't be very enticed to come back. Other reviews were disappointed in their matcha so I'd probably just stick to making my matcha at home. Service was ok, typical coffee shop order at the counter then wait for your name to be called when your drink is ready. The location is small but cute/aesthetic, there's minimal seating but also a door leading to a lobby with more seating. It's a cute grab and go coffee shop that's walking distance to me but I don't think I'd go out of my way to try this place. read more

My second attempt at getting an instagrammable coffee from Immersion was successful. The first time I came here, it was closed despite it being 12:20 on a week day. There was no closed notices on their instagram or google, so i was a bit put off since I used my lunch break to come down there. The second time around I did enjoy my strawberry latte- the strawberry was fresh and the coffee was smooth. It is a very tiny shop but there is a bunch of outdoor communal seating. read more

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

Went to check out this newly opened little Italy coffee shop. Went around 9:30am on a Saturday and there was no wait, received my order quickly. I went with the orange iced latte w oat milk which was so good. Perfect blend of a sweet latte but could still taste the espresso. Will definitely be back! Space inside is limited so definitely a spot to grab a drink and keep walking. I went with my dog so appears to be dog friendly while you order. read more

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The shop is a get-and-go. The inside is pretty small, only room enough for you to order and leave. It looks nice and you get a direct shot of the baristas doing their thing. I ordered the strawberry matcha and it was good but nothing out of the ordinary. Good spot if you're looking to grab some quick coffee/matcha from a cute coffee shop. read more

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Immersion's orange latte is unlike any other coffee I've ever had. If you like a chocolate/orange combo you will love this. They put homemade orange syrup and chocolate ganache which made this drink so sweet and rich in the best way. Definitely more of a dessert coffee than one to start your day with if you prefer something less indulgent. The cafe itself is pretty small with only a few seats, but the surrounding area is nice to walk around. There were two employees making the drinks and given that it was pretty busy, it took a bit of time but the quality of the drinks makes it worthwhile in my opinion. I also tried the strawberry matcha which was super good. Less rich than the orange latte but still nice and sweet from the strawberry syrup, and it tasted very fresh and not at all artificial which I love. read more

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

Amazing coffee, I ordered the espresso cream and it was so good. The staff was really friendly, there was a bit of a like but we didn't have to wait too long. The ambiance was nice, it's a really small space but it's cute. read more

Immersion - espresso cream (right) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Visiting from out of town and grabbed coffee here, which was AMAZING! They make their cream in-house, which is so delicious. Had an oatmilk latte and the black sesame latte, which is traditionally cold, but the customized it hot for me. The staff was so nice and talented too! Get your coffee here! read more

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Loved their Orange Latte!! Definitely adding to my list of Favorites! Customer service was excellent as well!! read more

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

They were playing some R&B when I entered, which is always nice. To the left of the entrance, there is some seating. The interior is quite simple and pretty. This Orange latte was very unique. It was a little sweet and a little tangy. I would try it again. They were a bit busy when I came, but still made my drink pretty fast. read more

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Walked past this little order and go coffee shop and omg the craft the baristas put together is amazing! The shop was really cute and quaint with good equipment! The staff was friendly when I requested the orange matcha even though they didn't recommend it because they didn't know if the combo would be good but she made it anyway. I have to say this drink made my day!!! It was so creamy, the orange flavor popped and the right amount of matcha was hitting! Tell them you want the secret Marissa's matcha drink haha read more

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

I ordered the shaken espresso, and it was probably the best I've had at any coffee shop--rich, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The strawberry latte, on the other hand, tasted mostly like milk. Maybe something was off, but it wasn't memorable. The chocolate chip cookie with walnuts was incredible--soft in the center and crispy on the edges. They bake them in-house, and you can definitely taste the homemade quality. Service was okay; the staff was helpful but seemed a bit disengaged. I'd visit again, but I'd stick to the coffee next time. read more

Immersion - Strawberry Latte, Shaken Espresso, and Chocolate chip cookie with walnuts. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Took my family visiting from Vegas here because I enjoyed the drink the first time I came. Cashier was so dismissive, gave an attitude when we were asking about flavors and opinion about a new drink we wanted to try but he had no problem taking his time with the customer infront of us. It was such a bad experience, should've taken them to another place. read more

The service is phenomenal, saving this review quite honestly. The matcha is alright to say the most. It's a very faint taste, not in a good way. If you're a casual matcha drinker, you might like it. Anything over that, it's not worth the time. Perhaps try their coffee. read more

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Service was so poor I needed to let my SD peeps know! I came here for a simple espresso and someone took it apparently which happens no biggie. However, the barista waited until I came up 15min later and I had to ask about it. She barely responded with a, "someone took it, I'll make it right now." No apologies no eye contact, nothing. I get it if you're busy, or having a bad day, but a simple opps my bad, I'm sorry goes a loooong way my friend. Anywho, I reached out to the owner and they never responded either. Go figure (maybe they will after this post, hence why I'm writing. Save yourself the trouble, coffee shops are a dime a dozen here in SD. Based on sub par customer service I'd go anywhere else, but here! read more

I've come here maybe two or three times total because it's conveniently located by the massage studio next door, and each time, regardless of who's working, it's a really unfriendly atmosphere. No one is welcoming, no one smiles, no one wants to really be asked for recommendations, and no one seems to want to be there. My latest (and likely last) visit, I walked in and the barista onsite absolutely ignored me -- and mind you, the place is tiny. They finally walked over to the register and kept avoiding eye contact. It was wild. I placed my order, kindly, paid, and nothing. I'm not one to claim "racism" but the two white/white passing folks who came in after me got such friendly welcomes. Such a shame because this place has the aesthetic I enjoy in coffee shops and a decent menu of options with good selections. But I won't be returning. Three consistent rude experiences is a pattern. The two stars are simply for the cleanliness and modern atmosphere. read more

You just HAVEEE to come here. I rarely give reviews but I loveeee this place. My mom and I ordered two cookies and 2 drinks, hands-down the BEST we've tasted in San Diego. We had strawberry matcha and triple C, for the cookies selections we chose matcha and black sesame. Their cookies are freshly baked, freshly made and it doesn't taste super sugary. Everything tastes extremely well. Customer service is BEYOND good, they are so nice and welcoming. The vibes are extremely nice and the aesthetics are on the spot. I highly recommeded EVERYONE ANYONE to stop by! read more

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

Amazing costumer service, the Coffe and cookies is really good and the ambiance it's chill read more

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This coffee shop's baristas have some skills, and I'm a fan of their classic latte. The service is a bit slow, but it's worth it.

I got the orange latte and I was pleasantly surprised how well it paired with the espresso. It tastes exactly like orange chocolate which I was a big fan of. The store itself is very small with minimal seating (2 bar seats and 1 small table) so it's more of a grab and go shop. read more

I'm a bit of a strawberry matcha connoisseur and this was sooo good and I love the artistry of their drinks. Such a cute, quaint location! I'm happy it's so close to my Pilates studio so I can just walk over after class. I will be back!! read more

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I love this spot !!! Such great service and tastes like real matcha from Japan. Yummm get the cream top too agave is made in house!

Their cold brew is fantastic as well as their espresso tonic. Yes their portions are small like others have mentioned here but they are actually measuring everything and you're getting the perfect amount in my opinion. read more

We visited the Kettner location mainly to try the Iced Orange Latte which everyone has been raving about and I'm here to tell you it's absolutely delicious! That said, we also decided to try the Roasted Black Sesame Latte -- a limited-edition offering -- and loved it even more (if that's possible). Bonus, the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. We'll be back! read more

I had seen so many videos online about the matcha and coffee here. I visited the little italy location, ordered a vanilla latte and an orange latte. The baristas were very kind and friendly. Big plus's on no surcharge for alternative milks as well. The place is very quaint, there is limited seating but if you happen to go on a slow day, there's good spots. It's a very calm ambiance, the lattes were amazing. I wish the lattes were a bit bigger but the quality does not disappoint! can't wait to come back. read more

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Heard about this place from social media and wanted to give it a shot. As so many of us, I've been into matcha lately and wanted to give immersion a shot. Seeing that they hand-whisk each drink to order and seeing the color of the matcha from other orders, I was hopeful. I did notice, however, that the matcha looked watery while whisking. Upon receiving my order, I was sadly disappointed. Upon first sip, I tasted no matcha at all. All I tasted was watered down oat milk and was very disappointed. After mixing it all together even with the cream top, there was still no flavor. You could also see the matcha wasn't whisked enough and was still grainy. It's an understatement to say I was disappointed. Just based on the matcha, I wouldn't recommend Immersion if you're looking for quality matcha. However, I would come back to try their coffee drinks since they seem to be of higher quality at first sight. Side note: I believe I was overcharged by $1 but didn't want to make a big deal out of it. The advertised price for the matcha with cream top was $6.50 but was charged $7.50. read more

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Decent iced strawberry oat matcha. Seems like it's only a 12 oz, smaller than most places. Matcha was slightly bitter. Strawberry jam was meager. Appreciated the no upcharge for oat milk. Came out to $7.50. Great, quick customer service. Very small but clean space. read more

The Matcha and customer service were both amazing. I was treated with respect and a smile by the baristas. However, when I was waiting for my Matcha outside on the public street, I was approached by someone who works for " the now" massage parlor next-door. I was asked to not stand outside of the establishment when I was clearly just waiting outside on the public street for my Matcha. I was not touching the business next-door or causing any commotion I was just on my phone scrolling through TikTok's and was discriminated against by the business next door. The lady next-door made me feel like I was a homeless person that was causing trouble or something and I thought that was very rude. read more

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

The kindest baristas, the most elegant lobby, and the drinks were sensational! I had the orange iced latte and it tasted exactly like a Terry's Chocolate Orange. Grabbed a espresso tonic to go and it was so smooth and refreshing. The menus is simple but creative - no analysis paralysis when ordering. I could spend all day here. read more

I really wanted to like this place. I ordered a vanilla latte and a hot chocolate. It was okay - meh.

Just didn't seem welcoming ambiance. Small location. There was no flow for a Que to be made and people were standing waiting for their order or in line to order. But the drinks were nice. read more

First customer of the day! Yay! I love this place for its matcha and coffee however one of the girls this morning wasn't so pleasant. Unfortunately, places like this get one star because the customer comes in with a great attitude and the employee kills the vibe. Totally shut me down! read more

I really wanted to love this new coffee shop, especially since it's run by the same owners as the Manivela coffee truck--which I absolutely adore. Their drinks and cookies at the Little Italy farmers market have been a weekly treat for me. Unfortunately, this new brick-and-mortar location didn't quite meet my expectations. The menu was very limited, and while the small space isn't a dealbreaker, it lacked the warmth and welcoming vibe I was hoping for. I decided to try the shaken espresso, but I couldn't even finish it--it just didn't hit the mark. I wish they had stuck more closely to what made the coffee truck so special. Hopefully, with time, they'll find that same magic again. read more

I'm very surprised this place has a lower rating! I loved their matcha. The place was a little hole in the wall and there's not much seating inside, but it was definitely a vibe regardless. They measure everything out so I believe their drinks are very consistent! The baristas seem very chill, but hey she did her thing and my matcha rocked. On the sweeter side but that's my preference. read more

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Without exaggerating the worst coffee I have ever had. The place is cute for pictures, but I ordered a matcha and a coffee and both of them tasted really bad. They looked aesthetically pleasing but wasn't able to drink more than sip before having to throw it out due to the taste. The service was okay, nothing special about it. read more

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The coffees are fantastic, you can definitely tell that the owner put a lot of thought and effort into making high quality specialty coffee with high attention to detail. read more

Eight dollars for the smallest cup of coffee you've ever seen in your life. Never come back to this place again. The cookie was so dry as well. Feels like a heartless coffee shop. read more

the ambience of the cafe was very nice and aesthetic. the baristas were very kind and had my drink out pretty quickly. i had been seeing some hype for the la jolla location on instagram so i was excited to find out there was one in little italy! i ordered a 'cream on top matcha' and i pretty disappointed with it. the matcha wasn't very strong and from the small amount that was in there it was a little more bitter than i'm used to, it was basically just milk with a hint of matcha. planning to eventually try the la jolla location in hopes of a better outcome read more

Every time I've come to get matcha they've been closed. They're website says they're open everyday but apparently they pick and choose when to open. It's happened to me 3 times that I show up and the doors are locked. Please update your hours of operation so you're not wasting people's time! read more

this is the most pretentious fu*king coffee. If you're into that... go here. If you just want a good old fashioned coffee go elsewhere. $10 for two "coffees" ... they only have espresso so they describe their "regular coffee" as "like an Americano" .. ok great, But they list it on the menu as a Long Black. Why don't you just call it an Americano? I asked them for sugar... "oh no we don't have that"... I asked them for a carrying tray ... "oh we don't have any, sorry". I asked for some steamed half and half which I'm surprised they gave to me and didn't charge me for so that was nice. But now I'm carrying 3 lava hot cups (no cup sleeves either) down the street, which I end up dropping and spilling. I salvage what I can... and the coffee tastes like flowery tea leaf coffee. Not a good morning experience read more

I have visited Immersion in Little Italy twice in the past month. The first time we had great service and were given lots of recommendations. They answered our questions in a kind manner and did not mind us standing there to watch them make our drinks (we enjoy watching how our matcha is made). The second time we went, the girl at the register seemed a bit confused, but we thought she was probably new. However, they were close to closing and as we walked out we noticed our matcha did not have sweetener, although we asked for it when we ordered. We turned around and went back and asked the girl that was closing the doors if they could sweeten our drinks and she answered with an attitude "matcha doesn't come with sweetener" and "I can check if we have agave in the back". Our assumption was that they had put everything away and did not want to go and grab it. Point is, the service wasn't great the second time around. However, the matcha is good. read more