Have had 3 drinks from here! - Iced Kakawa Latte: Pretty much perfect. Nice mix of dark chocolate and coconut - Yerba Mate: Way too sweet for my liking, but the concept is there, maybe ask for half the syrup? - Iced Americano: Solid! Not burnt, not watery, and not sour. 80% of cafes fail that tbh Parking can be weird (street parking, on a slight incline), so take a spot when you see one. It's a nice little vibe inside with friendly staff, so I recommend for sure :) read more

Kakawa Coffee - Yerba Mate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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I had high hopes for this place, but I was very disappointed. I got a mango banana smoothie, and it just tasted like banana. There was definitely not enough mango in it. It did not taste very good. Service was great though, they were very friendly. The place is pretty small, I would say it is more of a pick up place. read more

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Coffee was delish, people are polite and welcoming. Plenty of options to chose from for your coffee fix and some good eats too. Three is a decent amount of street parking and they have a few spaces to enjoy your caffeine fox outside. The space is a bit small inside, and a bit loud for my liking but I enjoyed the outside seating options. read more

Iced Coffee (caramel macchito with oatmilk) GLUTEN-FREE lemon muffin and bacon, egg croissant breakfast sandwich, were all delicious. The service was great, we were greeting when we walked in. The shop is small, but room for seats. They play music which was a little loud for me. The only complaint I have is right after we sat down to enjoy our breakfast the owner lit sage or an incense which was very strong. We had to leave. I would recommend this small business shop. read more

Kakawa Coffee - Gluten-free lemon muffin, iced coffee, breakfast croissant. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Excellent lattes that hit the right balance between sweet and deep coffee flavor (docke de leche fits the bill. Blended coconut latter was rich with coconut flakes. Friendly cute and trendy. Asuago bagel with cream cheese was delicious. 2 days in SD 2 days here read more

Small, quaint, and local. Can't believe this shop is right up the street from my house and I've never been. Some friends from church recommended it and I'm super glad I took them up on the invite. It's got great, local coffee shop vibes, the baristas who I'm guessing were the owners were really nice, and my drink (Kakawa Latte/Dark Chocolate with Coconut) was awesome. Parking seems tough but there's actually plenty if you drive around the block, leaving you a short walk. If you're lucky, you could find a spot literally right in front of their entrance. I loved it and I'll be back. Already have! read more

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Went to five different coffee shops after trying this place and this place is still the best in the area. Espresso beans are so good and if you like a speciality bean, this is the place to visit. read more

This café located is my favorite every time I visit San Diego, which is almost always for work, and I absolutely have to stop here to order one of my favorite coffees, whether it's the Arabian mocha with cardamom or the SoCal with a touch of orange blossom. Go and see for yourselves. The coffee is organic and simply delicious. Ahhh, and the meat empanadas and pastries are finger-licking good. I give it an 11 out of 10. read more

I've had delicious coffees, but this one takes the prize. Go to Kakawa Cafe in Point Loma and try this delight (the Arabian Mocha); it has cardamom, they use organic coffee, and the pastries are exquisite. My husband ordered a SoCal Cafe, which was also incredible. Everything was great. Highly, highly recommended! read more

Kakawa Coffee - Arabian mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Amazing place. Awesome friendly staff, delicious snacks and great coffee. Must try. Also no joke this is the best quiche ever. read more

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I got an iced dulce de leche latte and I've had better, there was nothing special about it and the avocado toast was almost 20 dollars plus it was cold :( read more

Aesthetic small coffee shop with a few seating available. I felt rushed at the order counter from the lady. After our orders though she asked how we liked our drinks. The drinks were a little dark for me. I wanted to venture out and try new things. This place is worth a visit. Beef empanada: 3/5 (little dry) Kakawa iced latte w/ oatmilk: 4/5 Mexican mocha iced w/ oatmilk 4/5 read more

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Loved Kakawa! The cold brew was smooth, and the Arabian Mocha was delicious. Great Point Loma spot! read more

Kakawa Coffee - Loved Kakawa! The cold brew was smooth, and the Arabian Mocha was delicious. Great Point Loma spot! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

This is my favorite neighborhood coffee shop to visit when I'm in San Diego. They are so friendly and love seeing them interact with their regulars. A gem. Coffee is amazing, never been disappointed in what I order. read more

Kakawa Coffee - A SoCal Kakawa Latte 16 oz - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Best coffee shop in Ocean Beach/Point Loma. I'm from Santa Barbara, come through San Diego every few months, and always stop by Kakawa Coffee to resupply on fresh beans. Been coming here for years after an exhaustive test of lots of places in the area for coffee. Kakawa has solid coffee, a friendly atmosphere, and solid beans. read more

I tried the iced Kakawa coffee and I liked the coconut flavor in it. It's not too sweet so the coffee flavor is strong. It was good but I'll try something else next time. The service was nice. The ambiance was casual and seemed like a good place to work or meet with friends. On the quieter side. read more

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First time here. Sweet little spot in Point Loma. Very friendly staff. I tried their coconut matcha and I was not disappointed. It was not sweet, coconut flavor was very strong-borderline overpowering but I personally liked it. It was not mind blowing, but it was refreshing. Will definitely come back and try their coffee at some point. read more

Kakawa Coffee - Coconut Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

It was so nice the owner was kind and engaging, I do recommend trying this out! This will be a new regular thing

Their Arabian Mocha is my favorite. I ask for it half sweet with oat milk. It's always spot on. If you like sweet and can drink regular milk I would go for the full-bodied version. I often make Kakawa a stop on my bike ride from North Park. The drinks at Kakawa are rich, flavorful and I can taste the quality in the beans. Their selection of desserts and pastries are wonderful. The staff are welcoming and the vibe is worthy of a long sit-down with a quality cup of coffee between bike rides. read more

Kakawa Coffee - Cinnamon roll - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

We stopped at Kakawa before heading up to Long Beach, and it was the perfect pit stop. The staff were so kind, and the coffee was just as great. The vibe was so relaxed that I wish we had more time to hang out and soak it in. Definitely a spot worth stopping for. read more

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It was a nice place to visit while we were in San Diego last week. We like finding local spots, the service was great and the people are friendly. Coffee was spot on. read more

We're in Scripps Ranch and gladly make the drive for the Arabian mocha and Kakawa latte. Amazing quality, lovely staff, and always worth the drive. read more

Kakawa Coffee - Specialty coffee to take home! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Really great coffee this morning! This is a great spot walking distance from me now and I'll definitely be here regularly. Staff was friendly and nice and both of the coffees we tried were great. The Arabic Mocha had cardamom and wasn't just the same old coffee you can get anywhere. Also they had a live band in for the morning who were great! read more

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This is a cute little locally owned coffee shop in the Point Loma/Ocean Beach area of Nimitz Boulevard. The space is nice and clean and they had a small assortment of baked goods available. There's very little seating inside so we sat at the little makeshift table outside while we waited for our coffees. I thought it was kind of strange that they called out the coffees as they were done separately, even though my fiancé and I ordered them at the same time. My latte was done a few minutes before his Americano. The latte was good, standard. His Americano took a couple more minutes after my latte. He asked to have a little bit of milk added, but that milk must've been ice cold because his Americano was lukewarm instead of hot. Maybe the water added to the espresso shop wasn't hot? I'm not sure but it was kind of disappointing. We would for sure try this place again. The flavor of the coffee was quite nice and the people working seemed very friendly. read more

Stopped here with my girl after reading some of the other reviews. She got a seasonal winter drink and I tried the Kakawa Latte. Both were exceptionally well done. The service and the atmosphere were perfect for a quiet morning enjoying the view from outside. We will definitely be making this a regular spot on our trips to San Diego. Thank you again! read more

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

Great quality coffee, well balanced, rich taste in a relaxing atmosphere, good music and smiles all around. Recommend the Mocha's...especially the Arabian Mocha for something more unique read more

Kakawa Coffee - Arabian Mocha 16 oz - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Nice coffee spot in Point Loma! Their lattes are great, shout out to their Dulce de leche latte which tastes amazing! Service is friendly and fast. Excellent option to stop for coffee on the go or to stay and get some work done while sipping a delicious drink. read more

The service is great and very friendly. The menu was simple and I love that at coffee shops. I had the dirty chai with an extra shot of espresso. The chai was spiced, not overly sweet. The espresso was good quality and pulled very well. read more

Kakawa Coffee - Dirty chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Walking distance from the Gallery row, in a small traditional house, a chocolate aficionado paradise. Ice cream is dense and rich. Chocolate candies delicious. Flavor hot Chocolate to warm you up in cold days. read more

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

Cute coffee shop where I discovered what the chagachino was! Nice place in Voltaire Street to get a coffee and spend a quiet time after visiting the farmers market around the area. Good vibes and that air of mom and pop shop that you feel like supporting every time you are in the area. No people with laptops and possibility of have real conversations smelling the aromas of rich coffee. read more

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My coworkers and I were in SD area for a work conference and Kakawa Coffee was on their list "to try." I am always down to try an independent, mom & pop, coffee shop. On our first morning, before the conference, we stopped by a bakery first and then headed to Kakawa Coffee for coffee. There are some street parking on Voltaire St. The interior is so cute and cozy, and if I lived closer, I would most definitely stop by for a coffee and stay to read a few chapters. There are so many different types of coffee that are only offered here, I just wish that I lived close enough to try them all. There's always next time! Kakawa Latte Espresso w/ milk, coconut, and dark chocolate I did not know what to expect of the Kakawa Latte but it tasted amazing! The flavors all complimented each other really well. Not one flavor overpowered the other. It was subtle, yet distinct, and one can really taste the quality of the espresso. My coworker ordered the Aleppo Pistachio Latte (Rose water and pistachio, made breve) as they love anything with rose. They loved the flavor profile. Great service and wonderful tasting coffee. read more

Great little coffee shop with indoor and outdoor seating. Parking is along the street. The coffee here is super well made and the chai is house made! There's even WiFi at the cafe. read more

Kakawa Coffee - Dirty Chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

We got so many good pastries and drinks. I loved the chai latte with almond milk and the coffee cake was to die for. read more

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Such a welcoming atmosphere! Great coffee, chill vibes, excellent music list. Don't miss out on visiting and making yourself at home.

Love this local quaint & cozy coffee shop. Drinks are made with love, especially the chagacinno & Arabian mocha. Habibi loves Kakawa! read more

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

The Americano was good and avocado toast was good (ask for ciabatta roll to be toasted golden mine was just warm bread). I came here for the avo toast and coffee because I heard it was so good. However, this will not be a destination coffee shop for me because no bathroom, nowhere to wash your hands, & only paper cups, Definitely a grab and go vibe. Also, kind of pricey. I spent $5.50 on an americano and then once I finished it, I asked if I could have just another half cup of house coffee and I got charged another $3.75 for coffee. I was told it's because it's organic coffee. Actually, if she had just filled my cup half way and let me know that next time I'd have to be charged for it that may have been customer service and that may have brought me back here, but I'm out. With gratuity, charge for 2 coffees ($10), and Avo toast, I spent $30 bucks. That seems a bit excessive for a coffee stop. read more

Kakawa Coffee - Americano and avocado egg toast on ciabatta roll - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

What a gem in San Diego! My boyfriend and I stumbled upon this place on Yelp. We wanted to check it out and it did not disappoint! The owners were so friendly and welcoming. The vibe was very cute as well. If I was a student here I would totally study here (there were a lot of charging ports & tables) We ordered the iced chai latte & their signature Kakawa latte & they were so good! My bf is a big chai lover & he said the chair was delicious. The kakawa I would describe as roasted coffee that isn't dark/bitter either. I think it is the perfect amount of coffee favor. Definitely should check it out. The owner mentioned that on their instagram they posts about events they hosts there too! read more

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*Enjoyed a flavorful iced coffee *Friendly & knowledgeable workers *Watched part of a soccer game on big screen TV Good job Thank you! read more

Featured cold brew and blue berry muffin was delicious. Drink was imported from Guatemala. Service was good and the ambiance was aesthetically satisfying inside and outside. read more

Kakawa Coffee - Their featured coffee was great, imported from Guatemala. Blueberry muffin was delicious as well. Great ambiance inside and outside. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Kakawa has it all: Great ambiance, service and exceptional coffee. The owners are kind & friendly, drinks are consistently made to perfection. Frequented multiple times & ordered the Kakawa latte for the first time this last visit... Obscenely delicious with an adequate balance of richness & sweetness. Bottom line: The go-to spot for coffee in Point Loma! read more