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Neighborhood gem / GOAT! I love how no matter how insane their line gets or how busy the shop can be, the staff here is so patient and always makes you feel like they appreciate your business. Their pastries are a step above, 10/10. A little on the pricier side but so gourmet and fresh. Unique seasonal flavor pairings (one of my favorites was an eggplant tomato hummus croissant a while back) and then the ever holy Kaya Kouign Amman. If you are into buttery crispy croissants or the mouthwatering crunch of a well-torched crème brûlée or the earthy coconuttiness of pandan - meet your new obsession. Coffee is delicious and matcha coconut cloud is so refreshing and hydrating on a hot day.
came early so we wouldn't have to wait because we wanted to try ALL of the pastries. Because they are the star of the show. Also, I love that you don't feel rushed even when there is a line.
Little While came up on multiple lists of the best matcha spots in San Diego, and I have to agree. I stopped by on a weekday in the early afternoon and there was still a pretty significant line, so I can only imagine how busy mornings and weekends get. The staff was incredibly friendly and chatty, which I always appreciate. The space itself is on the smaller side, so it can feel a little crowded with people waiting for their drinks, but the energy is great. One thing I loved is that they list the exact grams of matcha used in each drink and even give you the option to upgrade to a double. They use ceremonial-grade matcha and offer plenty of milk alternatives, which is always a plus. I also appreciated seeing the general manager walking around checking on guests and making sure everyone was enjoying their experience. Another thoughtful touch: their website introduces the staff and shares a little about each team member. It makes the whole place feel personal and welcoming before you even walk through the door. For this visit, I kept it simple with a matcha, and it was fantastic -- earthy, vibrant in color, smooth, and everything I look for in a quality matcha. I'll definitely be back to try some of the beautiful pastries and specialty drinks I've been eyeing. Until then, I'll be daydreaming about that matcha.
After all the hype I finally got to check this place out. It was wonderful! Came on a Wednesday at 7:30 and it was already busy. The have a couple seats outside and a small amount of indoor seating. I was lucky enough to grab a seat and work for a bit since they had wifi. I got the batch brew and a cardamom bun. They let me use my own thermos for the drink too. The coffee was standard but the bun was delish! The milk bread made it really soft and moist but it still had some crispiness on the edges. A good amount of cardamom spice too. Service was quick and friendly. They had people coming around and checking in as well which was nice.
Little While is a cute and cozy coffee shop in North Park with a quaint aesthetic. I tried the Pandan Earl grey latte and thought it was pretty good, though I didn't taste much of the pandan which I was hoping would stand out more. The shop itself is pretty small with some seating, and the line extended out the door on a Saturday. Parking can also be a bit difficult as it's in North Park. I'd definitely come back to try something else.
I am a big fan of kouign-amanns and Little While's version is so delicious. The pandan custard is not too sweet or overpowering and the pastry is flakey with the hard sugar bottom. The earl gray pandan latte was also very good and recommended by the barista. The staff was friendly and you can earn reward points with you phone number. Dog friendly! Not too many seating options and it was pretty busy when I went. I'll be back
One of my favorite matcha spots! I get the LW matcha which is not too sweet but just enough flavor. The coconut water matcha is good as well. It is a small space though so not much sitting arrangements and there may be a line out the door but not too bad of a line.
10/24/2026 - Met a GF there who found a great parking spot. I had to drive around for a spot. A line out the door and it took 20 minutes to order. We ordered basic coffees and I grabbed this dessert for $6 called passion fruit honey butter toast. It was great. I would come here again though if no line to wait for 20 minutes.
Little While x Summer Fridays x Sephora - Pink Guava Matcha - Vanilla Creme Nitro - Pistachio Butter Croissant with Raspberry (, ) !! I recommend lining up by 5 AM if you want the goody bag. They start putting wristbands on people around 7 AM for the first 500 people. BUT do not worry because you will still receive some samples (while supplies last) for the rest of the afternoon if you didn't make it to the first 500. To qualify getting a bag you have to buy at least one, of the three, collab items (Pink Guava Matcha, Vanilla Creme Nitro, and Pistachio Butter Croissant with Raspberry) My favorite was the Pink Guava Matcha, and the guava was not too strong. I was not really a fan of the Vanilla Creme Nitro, it was not very sweet, so if you are not a fan of super sweet drinks this is for you! The store itself was super cute and the drinks came out really quick. Little While 3019 Adams Avenue San Diego, CA 92116 $$ (~$10-20) street parking meters (very limited and hard to find, recommend setting aside 15-20 minutes to find parking)
I came to little while for the collaboration with summer fridays. I ordered the guava matcha... WOW! It was delicious!!!!! I also met the manager and owner I believe and they both were amazing and very welcoming. The staff taking our orders were fantastic and very very friendly and sweet. However, the lady calling the drinks was very rude and honestly made me feel really bad when I asked her a question. I think this place is worth a visit and maybe you'll have a better experience.
What a great spot for a cup of coffee. I'm told that this spot gets busy and although the wait to order wasn't too long when we were there, It did start to get long. The workers are so nice. They offer sit down service too. We didn't need refills or ordered anything else but if we did, he would have helped us. Side note: I asked if regular coffee comes with free refill and it doesn't. :( Stand in line and order your drink or pastry of your choice. I ordered a cup of coffee and butter crissoant. My friends ordered a cappucino, matcha latte, kaya kouign amann and chocolate almond croissant. We sat outside on the patio. The tables were small but we made do. The coffee was nice and refreshing and my friends enjoyed their drink and pastry. The pastries were a bit oily. I believe the kaya kouign amann was overly buttery and sweet. It was still good but not something I would order in the future. Overall, I'd return again.
I'd been wanting to try Little While and finally stopped by on Saturday. The long line proved it was a popular choice! I waited around 15 minutes in the line until I was able to order, and the coffees come out quick! I went with the Pandan Earl Grey Latte since the coffee flavors caught my eye more than the matcha. Before ordering, I asked about the sweetness level and was told no adjustments were needed. Luckily, the coffee still came through nicely, which is important in a flavored latte. To that, I added a guava cream cheese pastry. The guava filling was strong and went great with the coffee! The price point is definitely a little more for the size, though. I loved the café's minimalist design and warm, neutral palette. Although tiny, the space felt cozy and inviting, making it the perfect spot to relax for a short while! I'd come here again, despite the wait times, I think their coffee is impressive.
Formerly Hawthorn coffee, this place got an upgrade! VERY polished and sophisticated drinks/pastries with an Asian twist. I got the Calamansi iced latte and it was incredible! Seating is limited so I could tell they were trying to get us to leave fairly quickly after getting our drinks. The servers came over twice to check if we wanted anything else (which is nice but we just sat down). Then he came back to clear our plates pretty quickly. I loved the reusable dish-ware. So spoiled with amazing coffee shops in SD.
6 months ago
Came here on a Saturday afternoon around 2pm and there was a line. It was busy and loud inside so it was pretty cool. Normally, I would've given this place 4 stars, but there was a fly in the pastry case. Maybe they can't control this, or maybe just put a sliding door on their side to help prevent flies from coming going on the food. The drinks were really good though. My wife got the honey cinnamon latte on ice with oat milk with little cloud on the side. read more
Finally came to try this place! And what good timing, a very short line on a saturday AM. I want to come back and try all their things. Alas tried their clarified ube cold brew-- which looks , tastes and feels like a cocktail- complete with pandan garnish and a big ol ice cube. It was delicious, and it's only available for sit down service, probably best, do you can savor it. Love the pastry options- sweet and savory. Took home a guava croissant and a sweet corn concha. read more
Thought the coffee was good, the pastries were okay they tasted very similar (French onion pastry and Japanese curry bread). The bread texture itself was great. For the coffee, I got an iced pandan earl grey latte and also tried the hot vanilla latte. I liked them because they weren't overwhelmingly sweet and you can taste the coffee flavor through the flavors. I'd come back for the coffee, not sure about the pastries. Also the place and tables there are pretty small, if you're going with more than 2 people not the most ideal place of you want to enjoy your coffee there. Overall service was great and everyone was friendly. read more
Terrific new coffee spot with great drinks and pastries, from the creator's of Stella Jean's and Pop Pie Co. I had this bookmarked for our latest SD visit and it was well worth the stop. There are a few seats outside with more inside. We got there before there was a long line. The menu offers up espresso drinks, pourovers, seasonal drinks, as well as matcha, Thai tea, and chai. The pastry selections looked delicious; I wanted one of everything. I had the Ube Leche Flan pastry (masarap!) and a Honey Cinnamon Latte. Both were great and it was so nice to be able to sit inside and enjoy them without rushing. This is a terrific addition to our list of coffee places to visit when we're in town. read more
9 months ago
Little While is absolutely positively the most poppin' coffee shop in SD right now! Everyone is talking about it and their line is a reflection of that. Located in North Park (right next to An's Dry Cleaning!), there's tons of foot traffic and nearby sips and eats. We stopped by around 11am on a Friday and there was a little bit of a wait (15 minutes). They whip up the drinks pretty quickly though! We got the Salted Maple Latte (with a Little Cloud) and the LW Matcha Latte. If I could recommend you to get one thing, it would be the Salted Maple Latte. It was the perfect balance between salty and sweet! We also got it with a Little Cloud (Vanilla Cream Top) and it was perfection. It had a strong Vanilla Bean flavor and I couldn't stop myself from licking the little cup clean (TMI lol). The LW Matcha Latte features maple, coconut water, and milk. A super tropical tasting matcha! While yummy, I wouldn't say that it was my favorite. The matcha could've been a smidge stronger. read more
Usually when I walk in this area I expect the massive line to be for An's dry cleaning but I hadn't realized that this coffee shop was the reason so many new people were in line. After looking it over I decided to give it a shot to see what the hype was about. The shop is aesthetic with nice indoor lighting as well as seating which were all full when I got inside. I wasn't sure what to order but the cashier was nice enough to recommend me the pandan earl grey latte. They also serve matcha and had a variety of beautiful pastries that I wish I ordered but decided against. After trying the coffee outside I will say that the coffee taste is potent but unfortunately I feel like the pandan/earl grey flavor was extremely light. It was still a tasty coffee but the other flavors didn't come through for me. Maybe it was just an off order but I don't think I'd order that same drink again. If I were to come back I would try the pastries/other flavors instead! read more
Cute coffee shop on Adams Ave. I got the salted maple latte with oat milk and it was very delicious. They offer a good assortment of pastries as well. Super friendly staff. Good amount of seating (though might be competitive on a weekend). All street parking. Mix of paid and neighborhood. read more
Came here at 8:30am and there was already a line (which moved pretty fast). Their nitro is on point and so is their matcha. Their pastries are also v popular bc people were carrying out boxes to go. Definitely recommend this shop! read more
7 months ago
Came here last month on a random Thursday, after lunch for some coffee & pastries. Luckily, we beat the rush when we came in because a few minutes later, the line was out the door! We only waited a little over 5 mins for our order, so not bad at all! We ordered the pandan earl grey latte & the salted maple latte, both iced. We liked both but if I had to recommend one, I'd pick the pandan earl grey as it's more unique and isn't as widely offered at other cafes. A variety of pastries available including banana cream-filled concha, croissants (guava cream cheese, almond, French onion, ham & cheese), etc. I chose the guava cream cheese croissant per the cashier's recommendation, and I enjoyed it as well! It was a guava jam mixed with cream cheese on a flaky croissant. Friendly staff. Nice interior design with light wood accents. Somewhat limited seating with just 1 row of bench seating & a few tables by the windows. We got our order to-go, so other people could sit. They also sold merch (hats, cups, mugs, t-shirts, kettles), coffee, and matcha. Would definitely come back here again! read more
Little While is now open in SD and is one of the most poppin cafes in the city right now for a good reason. This spot is located in the North Park neighborhood where street parking will be your best bet. Wifey and I arrived around 10am and there was a short line out the door. Inside, they have a clean and minimalist setup with a solid amount of seating. For their menu, they have a unique selection of coffee, matcha, and pastries to choose from. We ended up getting a Ube Flan Pastry and a Matcha Coconut Water. All of the staff here are very friendly and welcoming. Definitely stop by to see what all the hype is about for yourself! read more
Off the bat, I love that this place offers a slow bar. I'm huge on pourover and light roasted coffee so this is really up my alley. Wanted something a little stronger so I ordered the 1 and 1 with their house blend. Espresso was pulled right and tasted excellent in the cortado. My friend ordered the Edwin Noreña carbonic honey peach co-ferment Pourover. I tasted it-not my thing, but he loved it. We'll be back! Great service and definitely a cozy place to chill on a Friday afternoon. read more
Whenever I pass by this block in University Heights, there is always a line on the sidewalk. I had assumed it was for the uber-popular gelato shop that has been getting nationwide acclaim. To my surprise, its new next door neighbor, Little While, has been generating its own long queue of customers. As noted by others, the cafe owners also operate a local ice cream and pie chain. Parking in this neighborhood is challenging because of a cluster of successful businesses. I visited on a weekday morning and found an open curbside spot not far away. The inside of the suite had limited seating with a row of small round tops along the right wall. There was also a table that could seat six in an alcove facing the front windows. Coffee and pastries were the main draw here, but matcha and specialty drinks were also offered. The display case next to the service counter was fully stocked with pastries while I was there. I selected a Ham & Cheese Croissant and a Kaya Kouign Amman for the food part of my order. My drink was a LW (Little While) Matcha Latte. The croissant was made up of rosemary ham, smoked cheddar, spice bomb, and sesame seeds. A pepperoncini was speared on top of the tasty, savory pastry. The kouign amman was a laminated pastry featuring coconut sugar and kaya (coconut) jam. This item was sticky and decadently sweet. The matcha latte contained a mix of maple, coconut water, and milk to go with the green tea powder. I liked how the coconut water made the drink taste lighter. There wasn't much space for a waiting area so the inside got rather tight with customers hanging out for their order. If possible, a few more tables should be added to the sidewalk patio in front of the suite. I have heard that the daily pastry inventory frequently sells out before the 2 pm closing time so show up early or risk missing out for the day. read more
I was extremely excited to tryout this cafe because I LOVE their other spots like Stella Jean and Pop Pie (: Little While did not disappoint!! Drinks were perfectly balanced, employees were so patient with any questions, and we were asked how everything was multiple times after receiving our order - they really showed exceptional hospitality! This cafe is quaint and aesthetic, but I will note that it's smaller and can get pretty busy. Come at an off-time/when you have the time to hang out! read more
Food/Coffee: 9/10 Service: 7/10 Ambiance: 8/10 Ok. Maybe this place was too overhyped for me. ITS GOOD. Don't get me wrong, but it wasn't a magical experience. Basically, it's great coffee but I wouldn't say it's worth a long wait. I'd def come back when the hype dies down. Who knows. Maybe it'll become my favorite coffee shop. But it's just not worth the line. That's all. I also need to go back to try their pastries cuz I've heard great things. But also SUPER cute interior.. just too much of a line and too many people to enjoy the whole experience. read more
Easily one of the top coffee shops (up there with Gold Child) in San Diego. Tasty drinks served by passionate people. I had a single origin flat white and will go back as they do pour overs with style--Weber grinder, melo drip, origami dripper. The pastries were also so yummy--that "everything" pastry being salty and slightly sweet is a nice alternative to sweet things in the morning. read more
Little While opened about a month ago on Adams in the University Heights North Park adjacent area of San Diego. The space formerly occupied by Hawthorn coffee. Next to An's gelato, Tajima Ramen and Et Voila french bistro. Only Street parking is a challenge. This cafe opens daily between 7a-2p during their soft opening. They offer unique coffee, tea and bakery goods. The couple times I visited, it was early a few minutes after 7a, and there was already line and inside was full of customers already seated. The line moved quickly and after I ordered a table seems to become available just for Me and Fendi. Pup friendly. The display of baked goods looked all tempting, interesting creations, some sweet and some savory. I picked a few and boxed it to go. My pup loves almond croissants, got that, I had to try the Kaya Kouign Amman, Ube Leche Flan and Chocolate croissant. For drinks, I've tried the hot Matcha Latte, the other matcha drinks were served cold. This hot matcha latte was made with ceremonial matcha and tasted matcha marvelous. It paired perfectly with almond croissant. On another occasion, the iced Salted Maple latte was quite delicious, made with home made maple syrup, went well with the kaya kouign amman, which was among the best. There are limited outdoor and indoor seating inside a cool minimalist decor simple space. The staff were worked expeditiously were nice and helpful. On both occasions I visited, I had positive experiences, got parking, got seating inside, had scrumptious baked goods and amazing drinks well deserving a return visit and yours. Recommend read more
10 months ago
The creators of Stella Jean bring you Little While, a polished, sleek cafe serving specialty coffee and fresh baked pastries. The cafe will be a welcome one to the scene. Although many a coffee shop are located nearby, Little While will differentiate, and from their one-of-a-kind pastries alone. On the coffee front, espresso, specialty lattes and pour-overs are the main options. The pour-over offerings are one of intrigue, the lineup consisting of specialty, one-off brews from select regions and sometimes featuring unique processing and flavor profiles. The gadgetry present is to be noticed. For instance, each brew method features a dedicated coffee grinder. And they mean BUSINESS with that $$$ grinder dedicated to the pour-over station. Said station features poppy orange Origami ceramic drippers over Hario carafes. Clearly, the coffee know-how is present in many bits and pieces and especially in the sizing of drinks. You won't find anything bigger than a 12oz. In fact, their lattes come in 10 or 12 ounce cups. Lattes are crafted to perfection, the frothing creating a silky, soothing drink. The Pandan Earl Grey was a perfect ratio to really dull the earl grey some while offering that quirky pandan sweetness. The owners already possess the prestige and renown to make this shop successful and the crowds prove that they are known far and wide. Hopefully the buzz dies down to an extent because the cafe is otherwise not enjoyable to sit at... I also hope they have a more varied bean selection; the pickings were slim during my visit. All in all, despite some remarks about the crazed crowds, I have high hopes and do plan on popping in from time to time. read more
Came early on a weekday and it wasn't too busy. There was no line to order and ample pastries and seating available. -Matcha latte with little cloud (4/5): added a vanilla cream top which wasn't super sweet or strong, matcha was light and not strong enough -LW matcha latte (3/5): pretty watery, didn't really like the coconut flavor, but it was light and not too sweet -Everything pull-apart (4.5/5): nicely seasoned and not too salty, came with cream cheese dip, slightly crispy on the edges and soft and fluffy on the inside, wished it was a bit crispier -Kaya kouign amman (4/5): nicely caramelized and crispy, a good amount of sweetness and kaya jam inside Super cute and modern inside with a small amount of tables. It did fill up quickly and there constantly was a line forming. Service was friendly, pretty quick and checked on us. I wouldn't get their matcha again but would come back to try their other pastries and coffee! read more
8 months ago
Heard good things so I stopped by on an early weekday morning and it wasn't too busy. Found metered parking out front. Matcha latte with little cloud (4/5): added their vanilla cream top onto the matcha, the cloud was yummy but the matcha itself isn't that strong and tasted a bit milky LW matcha (3/5): the coconut flavor wasn't for me, but it was light and refreshing Everything pull apart (4.5/5): I really liked this one, and it came with a cream cheese dip! I wish it was slightly more crispy Kaya Kouign Amann (4/5): nice flavor and a good sweetness, but it was crunchier than I'd like it I wouldn't come back for their matcha but their pastries were good and coffee looks yummy! Staff were friendly and checked on us to see how we were doing which was nice. There were constantly people coming in and out, but there was still some seating available. The interior is so cute and cozy, but I can see how they'd be packed on the weekend read more
8 months ago
New hot spot and I had to check it out! Even at 8:30am on a Saturday the place was busy with people inside seated and waiting in line, I decided to order the salted maple latte and the honey toast in the pastry box was calling my name The honey toast was so so good and definitely the star of my visit the latte was good but not as flavorful as I would have liked, I saw someone receive their matcha and the color alone will guarantee I come back to try it! The ambience is nice and I can see this being a great addition to the neighborhood! read more
8 months ago
I loved both my Earl grey pandan latte and their seasonal Japanese curry pastry! I got here early on a weekday where I was able to beat the line and get a seat. It definitely stayed busy for most of the morning so get here early because they run out of pastries by 11. I really liked the unique flavor of the pandan but I didn't get too much earl grey flavor which was slightly disappointing but still so delicious! The pastry was soooo flaky and crispy that each bite was a textural and flavor explosion! I am eager to try their other flavors as they tend to rotate some of the seasonal offerings. The French onion soup pastry is what I'm eyeing next time!! Love this great addition to the neighborhood!! read more
This is the newest edition to North Park and I couldn't be happier! The atmosphere is so welcoming. I got to the counter and was asked my name and how I found out about the coffee shop. Marcus was helpful in helping us choose which coffee to try. The seating can be limited with how highly populated it is due to the grand opening. The seating is cute for a catch up with friends or work if you get a bigger table. I had the Salted Maple Latte and it was sweetened just right. The roast of the coffee had wonderful notes. Definitely my new go to! read more
I went to little while around 1:30 on a Friday and unfortunately were all sold out of pastries. I tried their Matcha cloud seasonal drink, and it was delicious! The service was great and the vibes were 10/10. It is on the pricier side and after tip and tax it was $10.15. A bit steep for the size, it was filled mostly with ice (as you can see in the photo ice is popping out of the drink) but it was delicious. If you go, ask for light ice! I would check this place out if you're in the area and ok with spending $9-10 for a small but delicious drink. Parking is rough as to be expected with the area. Interior is pretty small as well, all the tables were full when I got there so I had to take my drink to go. I would like to rate this spot higher but I can't justify a $10 drink that was mostly ice and finished in 5 sips. If it was $8 this place would be 4 stars. read more
8 months ago
What I ordered | pandan earl grey latte Taste | coffee flavor was strong, pandan was very light Service | workers were nice and quick Parking | street Notes | most pastries were sold out by 11 am so recommend to go earlier to try their pastries. Will need to come back! read more
Little While is such a charming new addition from the team behind SD's super popular OGs Stella Jeans and Pop Pie. They've created a chic, cozy space on Adams Ave with travel‑inspired design touches that make the café feel both stylish and welcoming. It's the kind of place where you instantly want to settle in with a drink and stay awhile (Especially on that rare rainy SD days). I visited twice during their soft‑opening period and had a really lovely experience both times. The drinks and food were delicious, and the overall vibe made it an easy spot to enjoy a slow morning or a relaxed afternoon. I'm looking forward to going back to try their specialty lattes with the decaf option -- they were out of it last time, but that just gives me an excuse to return :D A beautiful new café with great energy and thoughtful details. Excited to try and explore all their seasonal specials. read more
Little While Coffee & Pastries, from the developers of Pop Pie Co., and Stella Jean's Ice Cream, has recently opened its doors in the North Park - University Heights area. They offer coffee blends, single origin coffee, and house makes pastries and baked goods. I had a cortado with whole milk made from a house blend espresso and a house baked almond croissant. The cortado was very well made, with the exception of a slight bitter note towards the end. It was smooth and rich up front and offered a smooth texture. I really appreciated that they served it with the traditional carbonated water. The almond croissant was exceptional. They certainly do not hold back on the almonds in top of the croissant. The almond pasta inside the croissant was delicious. The croissant was buttery and flaky at the same time. I would definitely have this croissant again. Well done! The service was upbeat and friendly. They are quite busy at the moment, given they just open so you may encounter a small line with a small wait time to order. They offer inside seating. read more
Housed in what used the be Hawthorn Coffee, Little While is the hippest new coffee shop on Adams. I was unaware of the hype until I saw the line that was extending all the way outside (waited for 15ish minutes on a Friday morning just to put my order in). The vibes inside are very cozy and trendy, but tables are very small if you happen to snag one. I ordered a vanilla latte with oat milk and my friend got a cappuccino. Both drinks were good, smooth coffee but were honestly standard fare for a coffee shop. Alternative milk doesn't cost extra which is a HUGE plus, but I don't know that I would want to wait in line again. Maybe I'll try the matcha next time and decide read more
2026 San Diego. Coffee shop review. Pandan Earl Grey Latte (Best - Amazing) Seasonal Special - Clear POG Skies - Clarified Milk Punch Cold brew, passionfruit-orange-guava juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, coconut milk, served over a rock and garnished with lemon peel. Recommended for dine-in only. Overall, the clarified milk punch cold brew was incredible. "As good as it gets." read more
You either love or detest the fact that every other month, it's like San Diego is getting another coffee shop lol. But thankfully I and so many of us love this new addition to the North Park/Normal Heights neighborhood! It's in a building complex that's perfectly and conveniently next to some other popular spots (Nomade, Tajima, and An's gelato) Went here around 9:30 am with another friend and it was already busy, but the line went by quickly and we were served right away--our cashier this morning was super personable, patient, and accommodating. My friend and I also managed to find a seat even when it was already packed inside (we ordered togo thinking we'd have to walk around outside). As for food and drink: I ordered an iced honey cinnamon latte with oat milk and a yuzu loaf. Just from one bite on its own, you can taste how freshly made their house-made pastries are. I found myself enjoying my drink too. Will I be back? Most definitely! read more
Little While took the place of another coffee shop but has taken off like crazy with lines out the door. What makes Little While unique? The pastries are next level and the coffee is made with care and patience. Though the prices are high, it's in line with other shops AND plant based milks come at NO additional cost so you're saving $1 on a single drink right there. The highlight for me was the kaya kouign amman which was flaky, had buttery layers, a sugared glaze with a Kaya jam which gave it a nice coconut flavor. The coffee cake was very dense and messy to eat so we'd pass on that next time. My London fog was delicious and my hubby's salted maple was good. We got it to go but enjoyed sitting inside and watching the crowd come and go. read more
This one was tough to rate. It felt average, but to only give it three stars would feel disingenuous. I always get black coffee and there's not much you can do to differentiate it aside from price. Typical $4 NP coffee. Clean flavor with a nice body but nothing that shouts notes of toffee or bright and fruity. It's just coffee. The pastries are why I rated it above average. I got the kaya kouign amann. I had no clue what I was eating but it was good. Flakey, and the right level of sweet. I wanted something different or else I would have gotten a croissant. The croissants looked like how croissants are supposed to look like when you imagine croissants. The guy at the counter was nice about explaining what Kaya is. It just didn't register for me. (I hadn't had my coffee yet.) Another person came around asking me if everything was up to my level of satisfaction. read more
Great flavor! The Pandan Earl Grey Latte was so good - strong coffee with a great flavor that wasn't too sweet. The pastries are unique and delicious, I always appreciate a unique/can't find it anywhere menu. We tried a variety: a Japanese Curry croissant, a French onion croissant, a banana cream concha and the Kaya Kouign Amman and none of them disappointed. The kouign amman had the best texture - a perfect crunch on the outside, not hard or too soft and I have no clue what or who Kaya is but she's amazing. read more
10 months ago
This beautiful coffee shop just opened in SD and has already earned quite the popularity. From the branding to the interiors, I already had a good feeling we were in for a treat. I remember going 40 minutes after they opened and the place was already packed. Though the seats were ample, be prepared to wait a bit. They have an impressive array of pastries baked in-house. The kaya kouign amann was PHENOMENAL and I still think about it til today. The lemon curd French toast was also delicious. As per the coffee, I ordered the earl grey latte which was creamy, balanced, and had a subtle hint of earl grey. My husband ordered the espresso with coconut water, which he said was a little bit acidic though I think it was okay. Amazing new addition to the local scene and we'll be repeat customers for sure! Still so many good things to try on the menu. read more
I've been wanting to try this place ever since I saw it featured on social media, and I finally had the chance to stop by. There was about a 30-minute wait in line, followed by another 10 minutes to receive our order, which is understandable given the popularity. The shop itself is small but charming, with a clean, minimal aesthetic. Photos of different places around the world line the walls, and there is seating available along the perimeter with a couple of tables outside. I ordered the Colombian from the "For the Curious" menu as an iced vanilla latte, along with both the chocolate croissant and butter croissant. The Colombian drink was interesting while it was coffee-based, it reminded me more of an oolong tea in flavor, which made for a unique experience. The owner personally came over to our table to explain how the drink was made and shared his perspective on it, which I really appreciated. The vanilla latte was well-balanced and smooth, without the overly thick or syrupy sweetness that some lattes tend to have. The croissants were incredibly crispy and flaky. Since we arrived later in the day, the pastry selection was limited, but what we had was excellent. Overall, this is a thoughtfully curated spot with unique offerings and great attention to detail. I'm definitely looking forward to coming back earlier in the day to try more drinks and pastries. read more
I'll start off by saying the customer service was excellent and very informative. I overheard a barista thoroughly explaining their coffee drink ingredients and processes to another patron which was nice. You will wait a good amount for your order due to this shop being the new kid on the block. I waited approximately 30 mins from line start up to the time I received my coffee. As for the product review, I will say their pastries triumphed my likeness for their coffee. We ordered the Salted Maple Latte & Honey Cinnamon Latte iced. Both were pleasing but it didn't make us want to wait 30 mins in line again. BUT the pastries were definitely the star of the show. We chose the Ube Leche Flan Croissant & Honey Butter Toast. Both superb, perfectly baked, balanced flavors with all the lovely pastry flakiness. I will definitely come again when the crowds die down and we can truly enjoy a sit down with our coffee and pastries. Because everything tasted delicious and the ambiance was very charming. read more
Such a cute spot that opened up in Normal Heights/North Park area. I have tried their salted maple latte and matcha latte and they were really good! I would rate 4.5/5. Good ratio for milk and coffee/tea. I absolutely love how they don't overdue our drinks with ice. They have a variety of pastries. I had a pull apart every bread and ham&cheese croissant. Everything pull apart bread I would give 5/5 and ham and cheese croissant was like a sausage inside so I would give it a 3/5. I love how dog friendly they are here. I'll come back again to try other options. read more
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