Lovely coffee shop in Mission Hills. Got my go to which is an iced americano. Their espresso was pretty light on flavor but it was still good. I'll take that over a bitter espresso any day. Didn't try food but definitely would come back to do so. Big bonus points for me here are that there is a lot of outdoor seating, perfect for weekend hangs, and you get $0.50 off for bringing in your own mug. Parking is street parking but it's not too bad. Will absolutely be coming here more. read more

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Great little neighborhood coffee shop. Lots of locals, but not in an ostracizing way. I ordered a chia latte. It was more spice than sweet with lots of ginger notes. I also got the toast and jam. It was really good. They have indoor or outside seating. The staff were really welcoming and dog friendly. They have jewelry for sale as well and I found a cute pair of earrings to buy myself for my birthday. Its mission hills so street parking. We went in the middle of the day in the middle of the week so found parking easy, but I'm sure the weekend will be a different story. Either way the visit read more

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Nice coffee nice service Good location I like the place order come fast Food is tasty read more

I'll start with the positives: solid avocado toast, great ambiance, awesome quiche, nice to see neighbors and friends walking by. While I love mostly everything about Kettle and Stone there is one area that they could improve on. The decaf coffee situation is not good, it's possible that the beans they use are not as popular so they don't use it as quickly and maybe it's old, but something about ordering decaf tastes burnt or wrong. read more

Finally tried Kettle and Stone after hearing nothing but great things! Pet recommendations, I got the Turkish Latte which is DELICICIOUS, and the orange choco chip scone- equally as delicious. Baristas at the counter are very sweet and the ambiance and overall aesthetic of the coffee shop is beautiful. read more

Kettle & Stone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

A must visit favorite spot in the mission hills neighborhood. The inside isn't too so cute with outdoor patio seating. There is plenty of room! They have some cute jewelry and misc items to purchase as well. My favorite is their avocado toast with the arugula and lemon. It's a must get! I love their vanilla chai latte iced. The workers there are always so sweet and welcoming. They have treats if you bring your furry friend as well! read more

The cafe itself is super cute and cozy. There's seating both indoors and outdoors. The neighborhood is adorable. Service was OK. Plenty of parking available on the street. Unfortunately, wasn't impressed by the drink. My friend and I ordered hot chai lattes and they tasted like straight up water with very little flavor. We were disappointed that we paid over $7 for nothing. read more

This is a really cozy coffee shop located in Mission Hills, San Diego. I ordered the Indian Spicy Coffee and absolutely loved it! The shop is spotless, and the natural, earthy design creates such a warm and inviting atmosphere. Best of all, the service was excellent--friendly and attentive. I'll definitely be coming back to try more coffee flavors! read more

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Not good coffee, very very overpriced. Crowded and just not at all comfortable. Parking is a challenge as well. Totally overrated.

Really beautiful cafe, it feels so cozy inside. Grace had great energy and was very friendly. She recommended the indian spice latte which was yummy! I will definitely be coming back. read more

Service was quick, it has a very calming ambiance with sounds of water and my latte was great read more

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Had a small yogurt parfait in a cup for $8, which is absolutely criminal. Also had a flat white, paid more than what specialty coffee places charge for actual good quality coffee, and it was the worst coffee I've had that I can remember. The quality / taste of the coffee itself was bad and the preparation was seriously awful. You could make a better flat white with Nespresso machine. It's maddening that they charge this much for such low quality product. Otherwise the space is nice inside, so they get a few stars for that. The staff is quite lifeless so neutral score on that. read more

Disappointed by our visit. Friend said they couldn't taste the coffee in their caramel latte, and while the spice flavor in my india spice latte was nice, the drink was quite grainy. I also had the worst almond croissant here - it wasn't flaky, didn't have airy layers, and it was extremely greasy. Not buttery in a good way, just greasy, like the butter somehow wasn't incorporated well into the dough and just oozing out. read more

This place has a Buddhist vibe, which I dig. The matcha I got was pretty tasty. I liked the toast, and their jam is really yummy. The service was pretty good, but not exceptional. It's in a cute neighborhood, and parking was easy. read more

I really hate to write a bad review but this was such a disappointment. I wanted to love this spot! I spent $29 for two lattes and two berry jam & butter toasts. First of all, their espresso is lacking in flavor. Our plain iced lattes tasted like diluted chocolate milk. But the real crime was their toast. $7.50 for a stale baguette with two foil-wrapped butter pats and bland jelly. Taste and texture are worse than the free baguette from Panera Bread. It was laughable to say the least! read more

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I live in Hillcrest, and i've been wanting to explore the Mission Hills area a lot more. Walked by here on my morning walk today, and I was so excited to check it out, I waited about half an hour till they opened! The decor inside is so beautiful, and they also sell such gorgeous, dainty jewelry which was so tempting to buy! I wanted to get food, but their only main options were toast and pastries! Next time i'll have to come back and try out their banana bread, it looked SO GOOD! The neighborhood is also just so beautiful, lots of pretty houses and foliage! I will note that the prices are generally higher than I would like, but then again, that's just a part of the specialty coffee shops. read more

I ordered the iced dark chocolate mocha and they gave me a Mexican mocha. I got it replaced with the correct drink but it didn't taste like dark chocolate. I thought it was just regular mocha but they don't offer regular mocha so it must have been the dark chocolate. Disappointed with this drink. Then the toasts didn't have any price but we still ordered it to try it out. 2 drinks and 2 toasts cake out to be around $34. Each toast was around $11.25. Mine was ricotta and a drizzle of berry sauce. My bf had avocado toast. Both toasts are decent but it was overpriced. Nothing really special about it which would want me to go back and reorder it. I could have gotten a hearty burrito for less than $11.25. It's actually a quaint place with ample amount of indoor and outdoor seating. Pet friendly. It was very busy on a weekend morning before 9am. Coffee prices are average and everyone else seems to like their coffee - just don't get the overpriced toast. read more

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Coffee is just alright. It's overpriced. Matcha and chai are not good here. The ambiance is what sells the place - great indoor and outdoor seating with walkable neighborhood. read more

This place was just ok. Nothing spectacular or great. The customer service was on point but feel the avocado toast is just plain and spendy compared to most. Same with the ricotta berry They did make a couple mistakes on our order and they fixed the coffee right away with no problem and although I ordered one of the avocado toasts I got the other one but it was almost the same so I didn't say anything although I know they would have fixed it if I did so the customer service was great. read more

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Such a a great hidden gem. I was on a walk and fell into their beautiful ambiance trap. The space is truly breathtaking, decorated with Persian and Turkish rugs, crystals and zen statues. The staff was extremely friendly and even boasted about how much they loved working there with the owner. The interior has some seating but, I love that they have ample outdoor seating for you to enjoy your food and beverage. I ordered the a toasted baguette with butter and jam and the Turkish latte. They offer traditional plating or to go plate for all food and had about 5-6 types of jam to choose from. I ultimately went with the nectarine jam and HOLY CRAP, that jam will knock your socks off. Definitely a must try! It was so good The Turkish latte was also really well made and topped with pistachios! Would highly recommend popping in and supporting this woman owned small business read more

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Ambiance is so lovely- it feels like a little fairy garden inside. Their deck is also so peaceful to sit out on. They offer a cute bakery selection and their coffee is very good. Definitely a neighborhood staple read more

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Barista was on her phone the entire time she was making drinks. Our lattes were watery and the milk was horribly steamed. If you go, just get an iced coffee. read more

Kettle & Stone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

The coffee was excellent at this hybrid cafe/boutique. The food was fair but a bit pricey. Friendly service. I didn't purchase any retail items but they had a large selection of local artisan crafts like essential oils, crystals, and "ritual items". They are all mixed in together throughout the cafe without a clear distinction of purpose. This is a locals cafe, deep in the mission hills neighborhood. Upon entering, the scent of sage (or oils or candles or all of them) was so overwhelming, we chose to eat outside where we could taste our food. Seems like a poor concept to display strongly scented items in the same space where you want your customers to eat. I don't know where they source their beans but the drip coffee was strong, hot, and delicious. This was a highlight. The out door patio are was comfortable and clean. The quiche of the day was asparagus and gruyere. Underwhelming, with a soggy bottom crust. My kids ordered chocolate croissants, which disappeared promptly, so I assume they were good. The staff was super friendly and helpful. read more

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Kettle & Stone is a really cute café in the Mission Hills neighborhood of San Diego. There's plenty of street parking since it's a less-busy neighborhood and a small number of little shops. Inside, there's a good amount of seating, but I wouldn't say it's the best for studying or working - more of a catch up with a friend type of café. I ordered an oat milk cortado just to try out their coffee and see how it matches up with others in the city. It was very light but bold, and oat milk is always the best substitute in my opinion! It was perfect and got me wanting to try their pretty extensive selection. Overall a great place and an excellent complement to the neighborhood! read more

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Great little coffee shop in mission hills! They have anything you could want from a coffee and tea perspective. They have a small pastry selection. Also a small toast selection. What we got and recommend: - zucchini bread - sweet and delicious - avocado toast - I was so surprised by how good this was. Freshly toasted baguette with a good amount of avocado and some arugula. It was delicious and I wouldn't say that about just any avo bread. Very simple too! Enjoy this cute little spot!! read more

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This is a gorgeous little boutique and cafe in Mission Hills--I came at 7am on a Friday and there were already a good amount of people here. As other reviewers have mentioned, the food is pricey and the draw is the ambiance and neighborhood feel. I can see it being more crowded during peak hours, so not sure if it would be a great place to work or study. However, they do have a substantial amount of outlets along the wall so you don't need to fight for the best table with an outlet. I didn't try any of their drinks but ordered their ricotta toast. You can pick from a berry or honey jam option--it was good but nothing out of the ordinary. I do wish that they would list the prices on their entire menu, it's available for most of their of their drinks. I don't understand why they don't disclose it so you're not surprised by an $11.50 ordinary toast. Still a lovely neighborhood cafe as there aren't too many in the area. read more

Kettle & Stone - Food Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I was staying in the neighborhood, and this small local coffee shop is around the corner. I stopped by to pick up coffee and pastry for breakfast. This is a very cute coffee shop. There are local artist putting their items in this coffee shop for sale. The decorations are wellness based. I ordered an americano and a chocolate croissant. The americano came out very hot that I almost burned my hand when I was holding the cup. Love the taste of the americano as it came out strong. However, I am not a fan of the chocolate croissant. The pastry was not flakey or crispy. It deformed when I was picking it up. There is room for improvement. Service was fast and pretty attentive. read more

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Cute little cafe. It's pretty popular, so expect there to be a line. After we ordered, the line was outside the door. Thankfully we didn't have to wait that long. In addition to coffee & light breakfast food, they sell other products like books, candles, etc inside too. Love the aesthetics of the interior. If you can't get a table inside, there are several tables right outside the entrance as well. Coffee: 4/5 - we ordered the vanilla bean latte & dark mocha latte (got both with almond milk) under their drink specialties. I wasn't a super fan of either latte (maybe it was the almond milk that overpowered the flavor), but my husband liked it so I'm giving 4 stars for the coffee. Service: 3/5 - super friendly service; however, the cashier did ask us to repeat every single item we ordered multiple times aka which coffee, which toast (although we said the quiche). I get it, they're busy but we only ordered 4 items. I also asked what flavor scones were on the display, and I chose chocolate chip after she mentioned it but later on, we were served one with raisins (I guess they mistook the raisins for chocolate chips). Didn't make a fuss about it and just ate it. Pastries: 4/5 the spinach and feta quiche and scone were both good Would probably visit again and try maybe more of the classic drinks. read more

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Fun small cafe in Mission Hill. Decor speaks for itself! My almond croissant was deliciously flaky and buttery. I almost wish I got a second one for a snack. I also ordered a Cacao Latte which had nice earthy full flavours which ran a little over $8. read more

Kettle & Stone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

This is THE coffee shop that everyone needs to go to in San Diego! I almost dont want to say this because I want to keep it the hidden gem that it is. Everyone is so friendly and the drinks come out fast. Their pastries are really good the toast is on point! The ambiance is whitchy and great energy!! I love that ambiance. It can get packed some days but the line moves fast. They have a little shop in the back that is really cool and show cases artists work. read more

Found this cute little hidden coffee shop when looking for a caffeine fix via Yelp. Scored parking right in front. Lots of seating available both in- and outdoors. FYI - in addition to the lage menu posted, there was also a seasonal menu posted at the register. We ordered the Vanilla bean latte and a Toasted Hazelnut latte (seasonal menu). Hubs also ordered a chocolate croissant. Sat inside to enjoy our drinks. Cafe also a little shop selling candles, home sprays, and some jewelry. What I enjoyed most about my drink were the specks of vanilla bean in my drink and the vaa flavor. The toasted hazelnut was also good. Hubs, however, didn't care much for the croissant. He said it didn't taste fresh, wasn't flaky, and not a whole lot of chocolate. Will probably bypass the pastries and just stick to the coffee. read more

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Everything was tasty and well prepared, particularly the avocado toast and acai bowls! Near to home, short walk, grandson loves it there!

Decided to give this place a try based on the photos and it did not disappoint!! Super cute coffee place in a nice area. The coffee options are unique. I tried the hazelnut latte but next time I'll try the Turkish latte!! The cashier was also super sweet and helped me answer my coffee questions lol. read more

Kettle & Stone - Hazelnut latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Ambiance - 5 stars. Beautiful interior. The soft jazz/blues music and the sound of the indoor waterfall were relaxing. Service- 5 stars. Friendly and quick. Food - 5 stars. I've been here a couple of times. Their Americano is smooth and not bitter. I tried their ricotta toast and they were kind to top one with honey/salt and the other with berry jam/salt so I can taste the difference. I liked the ricotta/jam/salt combination best. They also have pastries, quiche and other toasts. I got here early and it was fun watching people from the neighborhood come in with their dogs, children, etc. read more

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I had a salted caramel latte here and thought it was ok/pretty good! I liked that it wasn't too sweet, but there wasn't anything super special about it. The decor of the cafe is nice but it's a bit woo-woo with lots of crystals and sage. Good service. read more

My go-to place to work and enjoy coffee (roasted on site!) & their 'bussin avocado toast'. I literally spend hours here. I feel lucky to have a coffee shop like this so close to home! read more

What a cute place. The staff is really sweet. The place is quant and very cute. They only serve paper cups and no ceramic cups so you can bring your own if you like. I will next time because coffee and tea tastes WAY better in ceramic. Right? read more

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Super cute local coffee shop! Part shop with things like candles, incense, etc. and part coffee shop. They have a variety of standard coffee drinks (lattes, black coffee, etc.) and tea as well as a decent spread of pastries (scones, muffins, donuts, etc.). I got the black coffee and the raspberry scone. The black coffee was pretty standard but the scone was super yummy! Not too sweet, a little dense but still light enough. The raspberry glaze on top really brought a nice flavor too. My friend got the iced salted caramel latte and enjoyed that. Tons of outdoor seating and on a quiet street. We even walked around a local park and plant nursery after. Will definitely be back! read more

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I'm always on the lookout for a new coffee shop.... new to me anyway. My coffee was excellent. My husband and I shared the ricotta toast. OMG! I'll be ordering THAT again! What a find! read more

Kettle & Stone - Ricotta "Toast" .. actually a sort of baguette...with berries. YUMMY! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

My favorite cafe in San Diego. It is so beautiful inside. I love the Golden Sunrise drink, I always have the best day after coming here. The baristas are always friendly and make my drink perfectly! I do find it hard to focus here because the music constantly changes songs after like halfway through, the full song never plays so it's a bit over stimulating. If it weren't for that this would be the most relaxing place ever. read more