My daughter recommended this place to me in Lakeside for delicious coffee. She asked me to go so we went. I was so interested in trying it. It's a cute barn that has antiques, coffee, and other goods . I ordered an iced banana/bread latte. I liked it, but I did not get cold foam so it would have been better if I would have done that. It's the cutest set up they have. Next time when I have more time, I will buy coffee and shop. If you are ever in Lakeside, stop by as they are a drive through too. read more

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They have probably one of the best banana bread lattes I have ever had! I wanted a second one immediately. Their sandwich was also note worthy. Staff is friendly and work pretty fast. Overall a great place to come catch up with a friend, study, read a book, or just vibe. Will be returning for sure. read more

KaffeeMeister - Coffee & Tea Near Me - El Cajon, California

First time visiting this local coffee shop. Parking was a bit tricky, but we made our way inside. The space is small, yet clean and cozy. It took a few minutes before anyone acknowledged us. The drive-thru was busy, so we didn't mind waiting. We ordered a vanilla soy latte--almost $9, which felt a little steep. The drink was simply placed on the counter with no smile, thank you, or even a "have a nice day," which left the experience feeling a bit impersonal. Overall, the coffee was fine, though the service could use some warmth. If you're in the area, it's worth a quick stop, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it. read more

KaffeeMeister - Outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - El Cajon, California

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So worried about not finding good coffee on the way back from a camping trip and got so lucky to stop by this place. Banana bread latte was great. read more

Cutest place you'll miss if you're not looking! I got the banana bread latte, very delicious and not too sweet. Service was amazing as well and the cashier that took my order was so kind. A must try for anyone driving through Santee/El Cajon area! read more

honestly used to love coming here around 2020 , and now the coffee is not good at all, taste more like a milk drink. i went today just cause i hoped it would be good but ended up to be such a disappointment. I got a strawberry vanilla latte , more like a milk latte. and it was $9, that's crazy , i'll stick to coffee corner or my all time fave Red White and Badass Brew. idk what's changed with this place it used to be so good. read more

I love Kaffee Meister so much! Their cinnamon roll latte is sooooo good and their cinnamon rolls are chef kiss! I've had other lattes from them too and they do not disappoint. My daughter loves their caramel frappe. Always friendly service and it's so cozy inside. Love that they have an outdoor seating area and that they are connected to the antique store. read more

Tried calling multiple times in regards to a question. Called the second time they answered and hung up. Finally got someone after a month of calling on and off. I'll just grab coffee elsewhere. read more

KaffeeMeister Supervisor has assured me they follow ADA & service dogs are allowed. Thank you for taking care of all customers equally to include intelligentual disabled persons. read more

This place is so good, with friendly staff and a cool location right next to an antique store. In fact, I've often browsed the antiques while waiting for my drink. read more

This used to be my FAVORITE coffee shop in all of San Diego. Lots of flavors and variety, and the espresso alone was the best tasting you can find. While the drive through could get a little backed up, it never bother me because I knew that I would get a quality drink. However, I stopped going when they changed the "tipping scale" for 15% to reflect "Mehh." as if to say.... "You didn't tip enough" or if they're ungrateful for a tip if it's not significant. I also tip very generously anyway, but the message itself really just rubbed me the wrong way. Honestly really sad to not go here anymore, but I think the message spoke for itself. read more

Good morning all, We decided to finally go check out the coffee shop in the big red barn by our home, Kaffee Meister. The antique shop wasn't open that early. We peaked through the windows of the barn and their antiques look awesome. When we went in the cafe we were very disappointed. Looks dirty, messy, empty tupperwares EVERYWHERE. Pastries kept in tupperwares instead of displayed in a more appetizing way. Ordered 2 cappuccinos. They don't have sugar and sweetener available for customers to sweeten to their own taste, you have to ask for it AFTER they served it unsweetened,and they don't even ask how MANY! Cappuccinos served in a tiny cup for $10 for 2. I couldn't drink mine as she put too much artificial sweetener. The three young girls were more interested in their conversation about traveling to Spain than paying attention to the customers. They were very nice and friendly just not focused. Very sad and disappointed as we would have loved to become regulars. We will return to check out the antiques. read more

KaffeeMeister - Look how dirty the counter is and all the items in tupperwares - Coffee & Tea Near Me - El Cajon, California

A coffee shop inside a florist & vintage shop?! Talk about dreamy. I wanted to work somewhere on my lunch break and searched coffee shop & I had no idea I'd be walking into an antique wonderland that would lead me to this quaint coffee shop. I had a lovely time working while I sipped on my latte. I was even pleasantly surprised when I walked into the restroom to find it covered with art and antiques. I'm excited to come back and enjoy my coffee before exploring more of the vintage shop read more

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Coffee was great but I'll never go back just based on how rude the people who work there are / how aggressive! The girl with the pink hair was loudly complaining to make sure the customers heard her comment about how people want all these modifications and how annoying it is -- and also how people don't tip. Then going over to the register looking annoyed checking tip amounts commenting over and over about that. My sandwhich was made with bacon The menu says Turkey blt- i thought it was Turkey bacon so my husband kindly explained how i was confused and asked if they can remake it They just took the bacon off and handed it back Truly rude employees that have ruined the experience They also kept complaining that "Sundays are too much and not fun to work They all seem so miserable to work there But the girl with the pink hair is the rudest They should never complain in front of customers loudly about their job or tips read more

Smell good walking in the shop. Open at 7 am. Drive thru and call to order options. There are 5 tables inside. Quaint and homey deco. WiFi free. Some light breakfast sandwiches dish besides Pastries biscottis scones muffin cinnamon rolls. Relax and enjoy the morning kaffe read more

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We drove through this unassuming coffee shop on the way up to hike at Mount Laguna and it's so cute! You can enter through the antique store (also so cool to go through if you have extra time) or you can drive through. They have homemade pastries and plenty of specialty coffee flavors on top of your traditional coffee offerings. Very friendly, sweet staff. TLDR; Great stop right off the freeway before heading up to the mountains. read more

KaffeeMeister - Coffee & Tea Near Me - El Cajon, California

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Hands down the best coffee shop in Lakeside. I love their 20oz latte with 1 raw sugar:)

My wife usually comes here when visiting here parents. We stopped here after leaving here parents house around christmas. My wife really enjoys all the drinks she has picked up here. the service was great also. We will be back when we visit read more

Love this coffee shop! I come here to work sometimes and it's so peaceful and allows me to get a lot done. The staff is all very welcoming and creates a great culture. Not to mention the quality and taste of the coffee is superb. The only challenge is parking due to being in a business complex - as the day progresses it gets harder to find parking. read more

KaffeeMeister - Large drip coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - El Cajon, California

The cinnaroll latte was probably one of the best coffee drinks I've had in a long time. Loved the punch of cinnamon and just the right amount of sweetness. Loved loved loved this drink. The cafe au lait was ok. Just didn't have enough pizazz but it's a good coffee. I don't care much for them but boy friend said it's a good one. The egg and cheese croissant was good as well. Flaky and good flavor. The pesto was delicious. Service was just as great. I'd be back for sure when traveling down this road from mission valley or when in the area. Stop in you won't be disappointed. read more

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This has been my favorite place to get coffee for years! They are super consistent with the quality of their drinks!

I come to this coffee spot if I can on Saturday mornings. I would say its a small and quaint little spot. Off to a rather small part of the main street. I normally get the Cold brew. It doesn't disappointment. I have yet to try their breakfast sandwiches/ food etc. The gals that work here are always nice and hardworking. They also sell antiques here it looks like. But mostly coffee. I have yet to ask about the antiques. I would say prices are not bad at all. The quality is great! If you are ever in this area I highly recommend this place. They also have a drive thru. I feel though you miss a lot of the vibes that way because this is a small whole in the wall to me. Its better to stop in real quick you get a better vibe of the place. It has a calming feel to it. read more

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This is just a convenient coffee cart located in the same building (barn) as an antique store. It was a nice stop for a relaxing drink and stroll after our hike in Lakeside read more

KaffeeMeister - The coffee cart - Coffee & Tea Near Me - El Cajon, California

Super friendly staff, adorable interior, good vibes, and solid açaí bowls will definitely come back! Convenient location off the 8 freeway as well :) read more

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I'm glad I found this coffee shop have been coming here a few times I love this place , I'm sad I'll be leaving San Diego soon but whenever I come back to visit I will definetly stop here! The scones are amazing . Today I had the cinarolll latte with an extra double shot woot woot !! read more

KaffeeMeister - Cinaroll latte & cranberry scone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - El Cajon, California

Place is normally packed on Saturday morning as they have a dance studio next door. Worst case scenario you get your beverage and a snack and walk next door to mast park to enjoy. That being said, During the week or afternoon it's a really nice place to come and sit, work, read, or have a date with a friend. The açaí bowl is yummy, they have bagels for a reasonable price and other pastries. Customer service is always top notch. read more

Love the staff, and the drinks! The iced banana bread latte is my absolute favorite drink, I've never tried a drink that I don't like from here. Also the cinnamon rolls are delish read more

Delicious coconut latte with oak milk. They make their oak milk so frothy to the point you won't know it's not regular milk! This is definitely a life saver for lactose intolerant folks. The cafe makes you feel like you are sipping coffee at a old train station with a passage way into the antique shops. A unique secret little place for true coffee lovers. read more

KaffeeMeister - Coconut latte . - Coffee & Tea Near Me - El Cajon, California

This place is cute and charming on the outside, pretty clean on the inside. I've been there a couple times with friends. The service was good. the only thing is the drinks are very flavored down and expensive. They don't make iced coffee is the correct way. They only do one shot of espresso for a small one shot of espresso for a medium and one shot of espresso in a large drink, which doesn't make any sense if you know about making drinks.. then they make you pay to get an extra shot of expresso which is ridiculous. probably won't come here again for coffee but it's nice to have a local business but hopefully they improve their drinks read more

Usually I love coming here. I don't know when a small coffee became so expensive here. $6.10 for a small white mocha latte. I gave the Barista $8 total for a tip. Did not say thank you and handed me a $ 6.10 coffee that tasted like warm milk. No flavor other than that. Please thank your customers for coming and supporting your local store as well as thanking them for a tip. read more

I've previously frequented the Santee location, stopped by the Lakeside location on the way out east. Drive through is super convenient since I was on the go. Never disappointed with the quality product of KaffeeMeister! read more

This is a little hidden gem! They have a drive thru which is more obvious than the store itself! KaffeeMeister is attached to an antique shop which is super cute in itself! The amazing part was the beautiful outside garden with plenty of tables and chairs! This was such a unique location. Waze directions brings you to the back, which is how we found it after driving past it and turning back around, there are a couple parking spots right in front of the sign that points "coffee shop" to the door! The coffee was delicious, we ordered and Americano with steamed heavy cream and added collagen that they offered. The collagen addition was a nice surprise! The staff was super friendly and welcoming, even though they were super busy! They stayed calm and never backed away from their friendly customer service! If I lived near this location, I would be a regular! read more

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Friendly and fast service. Iced Vanilla latte is so creamy and good! The scones are a must try!

My friend brought me there last Saturday, it was a great experience. Great coffee, the coffee shop connects with a very artistic antique store that sells potteries with plants and a garden that is surrounded by potteries and plants. Would love to bring friends here for coffee and hang out again. Highly recommend for friends coffee meet. read more

This is a great little find. I always appreciate a real coffee shop that is local and personal. High quality coffee, tea and snacks. Good Acai bowls. Parking- off the street. Offer drive through service. Cute thrift store adjoined to the coffee shop, but unfortunately closed on the weekend & so is the patio with additional seating. read more

KaffeeMeister - Coffee & Tea Near Me - El Cajon, California

Great people Good prices Excellent brews and drinks Fresh bakery items Everything about Kaffee Meister was recommended. read more

Fabulous authentic Italian macchiato, not a pseudo coffee drink like the big company. Next time I visit San Diego I will be back. read more

KaffeeMeister - Coffee & Tea Near Me - El Cajon, California

This coffee is very good and never disappoints! The only thing that keeps me from going as frequently is there unfortunate high prices. For one medium specialty coffee it is always above $7 and is strange to me!! read more

THIS PLACE DOES NOT SERVE ALMOND MILK! Alrighty then. Now that we got that out of the way, we can continue with the review. I have been coming to this location for about 7 months now. I normally just use the drive thru but I have come inside about 3 different times. It's a little strange on how it's set up. The coffee shop itself is inside of an antique store. But if you want to come inside, you drive to the back of the red barn antique store, and there will be a wheel chair ramp leading to the entrance of the coffee shop. It was very complicated for me to figure out the first time around. Their menu, both outside for their drive through and inside in their coffee shop, state that they have almond milk as one of their milk options. They told me that the almond milk was replaced for oat milk instead. They still have coconut milk and macadamia milk but they have completely got rid of the almond. The reason why I pointed it out in the beginning was because it's been almost 6-7 months since their change and yet they have not updated their menu at all and it still reads that they have almond milk. Which I think has been plenty of time to update their menu. When it comes to customer service I would rate it a 4.5 out of 5. Just about every time I come here I am greeted with the best costumer service. But there are 3 associates that I've come across that aren't the nicest. Not mean. But definitely could replace the sour tone of voice for a friendlier one. But like I previously stated, more likely than not the customer service is outstanding. Every crafted coffee drink that I have ever gotten here has always been excellent. They are on the ball with consistency. If you go to Starbucks, even if you order the same drink every time, you know that it will sometimes taste off, depending on the barista that makes your order. Very common for coffee shops for drinks to taste different every few times you order. But here, I don't know if they all dance in unison and do some crazy rituals but their drinks are always consistent and always taste the same. Never taste off or weird. My favorite is the white chocolate latte with macadamia milk. I've had one of their blended drinks which tastes like smooth heaven. So creamy and satisfying. The only down side...they are sooooo expensive! One 16 oz (grande for Starbucks fans) latte will run you $8 and some change. Than when you add the tip (which I always do) will bring you up to about $11. That's just for one drink. So although in my eyes, this is one of the best coffee shops in San Diego (in my opinion) it's not somewhere I could realistically come to every day. It's like a treat to come here or if I'm in a hurry and can't make coffee at home. I did purchase a cool shirt from here to represent. But now during quarantine, not sure if you could do that. With the quarantine, when paying with card, they will sign your signature for you by drawing a line through it. (No touchy their stuff) but they are still open! read more

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Great lil hidden gem but be prepared to spend. Most expensive 2 coffees 2 snacks I've ever paid for a drive thru experience, need to work on some efficiency read more