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    Influx

    4.1 (696 reviews)
    Open • 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    siri g.

    Great café to study or work from. Even though there's a steady flow of people coming in and out, it's surprisingly easy to find a table, which makes it a comfortable spot to settle in for a while. I've been here a few times now, and it's been a consistently good experience each visit. This time, I kept it simple and ordered a latte, which was just as good as I remembered, reliably well made and enjoyable. The staff is friendly and welcoming, which adds to the overall positive vibe of the place. I'll definitely be coming back and am looking forward to trying their bagels next time.

    Iced Caramel Latte, $5.95
    Caitlin D.

    4-5 stars. This is my first time at Influx Cafe, I would say it's near City College-- which I would classify as downtown. I think the layout of the interior is a bit odd. They could have more tables inside at least...the way it's laid out reminds me of An's Gelato in a way since they do have a big area to stand in line. I do have to say that the lighting fixtures in the wall are very modern and museum like. It's quite lovely. They do have large open windows at the front which allows light to flow through. They have side seating outdoors as well (just a few tables and benches along the exterior walls). In addition they have front seating as well which is nice. The menu is oddly placed on the left wall which is not the direction that people stand in line so you're reading the menu at a really odd angle. Really tiny font, red/black/white menu-- might be hard to read for some. They don't list out what other syrups besides vanilla and caramel they have. I ordered an Iced Caramel Latte and I did see Monin Syrup bottles lined up. I have to say that this caramel flavor was different than I expected but in a good way. It tasted more rich and and full bodied, the latte was creamy, and espresso was bold. I would come back and order again especially for the price it was ~ $5.95!

    Iced white chocolate mocha latte with oatmilk
    Andrea V.

    I ordered a white chocolate mocha with oatmilk and it was so good! 10/10 the espresso had great flavor!

    Turkey Melt & Feta 3
    Adriana A.

    Great coffee and amazing food Turkey Melt Bagel: The turkey melt comes with melted cheese and this delicious pesto on a bagel. It was a nice savory choice for breakfast Feta 3: The focaccia bread in this is delicious!! And the feta with olive & tapenade made every bite come together. We really enjoyed this one Sweet coffee shop overall to enjoy some delicious breakfast & coffee in Golden Hill

    Nevin A.

    It's a nice cozy coffee shop in Little Italy. They serve coffee, salad, fruits, sandwiches, pastries, organic dishes and vegeterian food. They open @7:00 AM and close by 2:00 PM. It is pet friendly. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The employees were very nice and attentive. The service was outstanding We ordered: - Toasted everything Bagel  with cream  cheese       5/5 -Caramel latte  5/5 The caramel latte was very refreshing, perfect sweetness and had adequate amount of caramel. Their bagels were soft and chewy with generous amount of delicious cream cheese. So far, it was the Best Bagel I had ever tried in San Diego. We had extra Bagels for the following day, and they were very fresh and tasted the same as the day before. I will be back for sure to have more yummy bagels and try different drinks

    Look for the green building with red door
    Jenna B.

    My neighborhood coffee shop that I walk by constantly, but don't go into nearly enough. Coffee is good and reasonably priced, their chai latte is also very tasty. Plenty of seating, inside and out, and always has people working on computers, reading, on a work break or coffee date.... Also lots of free street parking (two spots in front have meters, just go on the side street). Don't sleep on the sandwiches!!! The Feta 3 is my favorite, but haven't ordered one yet that I wouldn't recommend or get for myself again. Pro tip - get it to go and eat at the park or zoo.

    Mexican mocha
    Esther V.

    Influx is my go to place for the turkey pesto sandwich! Today I decided to get a Mexican mocha with extra cinnamon which was made delicious by barista. Thank you Influx!

    Turkey #2
    Miyu O.

    I've been coming here for over 15 years, and it's always been my go-to spot for sandwiches. As a local, I appreciate the fresh bread they bake every morning--even on days when it's not ready yet, I happily switch to a bagel. The Turkey #2 is my favorite, and I highly recommend pairing it with a vanilla latte with oat milk. The staff is wonderful and welcoming--they truly know their regulars. The ambiance is simple yet inviting, offering a quiet and aesthetic space to enjoy a meal.

    Xuan N.

    Service was a bit slow for a Tuesday morning and the drinks/food were alright. I was really excited for this place because of its bagel/sandwich options. They have a lot of vegan/vegetarian options in addition to the classics. I got the tuna melt bagel which was an open-faced sandwich. It was piping hot and the bagel itself was really nicely toasted. There was not a lot of tuna on the bagel and the flavor was a little bland. Also, I'm not sure why but the bagel was really greasy and the bottom of my plate was drenched with grease. The drink I got was a vanilla latte and I don't have much to say about it other than when I had initially gotten it it was lukewarm. For the amount of time it took to get our food (maybe 15 minutes when it was not too busy. Could have been an issue of staffing though because I only saw maybe 2 workers) and not many good things to say about it, I do not think it was worth it. Again, it was not horrible, but not impressive either.

    Gluten Free 1: Swiss cheese, no spinach, with bacon (+$2.50)
    April D.

    Service is quick and no nonsense. The Fanta is $4.50. The coffee was okay, could have tasted better. Tried to order the most common items so my son could eat something familiar. The gluten free 1 is $6.95 and for 3 pieces of bacon it's $2.50 more. My son did not like it lol, but he tanked his soda and had some bites of the brownie which was $5.95! Almost as much as the meal itself. There are a good amount of tables inside and out. We chose to sit outside because it was getting loud and echoey inside. This place seems to be a fixture in the community because the older woman at the register who took my order spoke to another woman seated near the front entrance and told her to pull her car forward to get into an actual parking space. Clearly there are regulars who come in and spend their mornings here. If you're on the go and need something fast this is the place to be. Otherwise, I'd advise people to just make your own food at home.

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    Catrina R.

    This is a neighborhood joint I always pass so wanted to check it out. I unfortunately have to mimic all the other reviews: the customer service here really sucked. Like no energy, annoyed we were there, inconvenienced. Not at all what you want for your morning coffee place. With that said, the drinks and the food were good. We had an everything bagel with cream cheese. The bagel felt a bit small but it was still yummy. Dirty chai: leaned more on the tea side. Not my favorite but still good. Blended 3 (Madagascar vanilla and caramel): this was the yummier of the two. Frothy and sweet. For those worried about covid they still social distance when you order with a table between you and the cashier. Seating wise they have options inside but we opted for the outside. Parking wise: street parking and a few metered in front. A lot of people put their hazards on parked illegally and jumped out to grab a quick coffee which was amusing. All in all I'm not going out of my way to go here but if I'm in the neighborhood I'd swing by. I just won't expect a friendly face when I go.

    Raven S.

    Phenomenal! New to the Golden Hill area and this place has not only amazing coffee, but DELICIOUS FOOD!! You on your way downtown or to balboa park? Make a stop here, you won't regret it! Service is great, wait time is short and the area is beautiful. Outdoor seating and a designated pick area too for online orders. I ordered their turkey melt on an everything bagel and OH MY GOODNESS!! heaven.... Iced white mocha to pair it and my heart was sold.

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    My wife is Italian and she said the sandwiches are same as in Italy. The portion is good and bread is delicious.

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    The veggie bagel is extremely delicious !!! Everything is super affordable :) I loved coming here

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