Solid coffee spot that came through when we needed it most. Huge plus that it was open at 3pm while most other coffee shops in Little Italy were already closing. The Americano was smooth and rich, and the vanilla latte with the cream top was honestly the standout. Super well balanced and just really enjoyable. Definitely a spot I would come back to. read more

A nice coffee shop in Little Italy with a cute ambiance. Just be prepared for big lines and long waits on weekends, especially on farmers market days. I wanted a classic matcha latte, but they only offered a mint‑mixed matcha. The employee said it was subtle and refreshing, so I gave it a try. The wait was long, but the drink was pretty -- it came with a mint leaf garnish, which was a nice touch. Flavor‑wise, it just wasn't for me, but it was refreshing and lightly minty, not overpowering. They have a great outdoor seating area and food options too, though I didn't try the food this time. I'd come back if I was already in the area and it wasn't so busy. read more

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

Delicious coffee and food that never disappoint! Everything tastes fresh, and the menu has a great variety whether you're grabbing a quick drink or something more filling. Prices are very reasonable for the quality. There's plenty of seating, which makes it a comfortable spot to relax or get some work done, and the free WiFi is a nice bonus. Definitely recommend for a cozy café with great vibes! read more

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We stopped by this charming café in Little Italy for breakfast. We ordered the açaí bowl, a croissant sandwich with egg, sausage along with a vanilla latte and a cappuccino. The açaí bowl was refreshing, topped with fresh fruit and crunchy granola. The croissant sandwich was buttery and flaky, with the savory egg and sausage balanced by the subtle sweetness of the jam. Both the vanilla latte and cappuccino were smooth, rich, and expertly made. They also have a lovely outdoor patio, making it a perfect place to relax, enjoy breakfast, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere of Little Italy. read more

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This is a fantastic coffee shop. I often come here whenever I'm in San Diego since the coffee is always fantastic and the seating options are perfect. It's mostly an outdoor spot. Grab one of the tables outside and watch the busy streets of Little Italy pass you by. They also offer free drip coffees up until 11 AM on the weekends. The shop can get really busy so finding a seat can be challenging. read more

Needed a quick treat to calm the sweet tooth. The coffee also smelled amazing but I had my coffee fix for the day. The cinnamon roll was made from a croissant, which I was not expecting. Not too sweet, but sweet enough. Worth a visit if you're near gate 108 read more

Lofty Coffee - Pull apart cinnamon roll - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Fantastic spot to come get some work done. I like the open air feel with all the sliding glass doors. You can sit inside but still feel like you are enjoying the "outdoors". Coffee was delicious - a little pricey but most coffee spots are these days. Staff were very friendly and it was nice to be able to bring my dog inside. They even had a little jar of treats for him. read more

Lofty Coffee - cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Yes..."Lofty Coffee" gets 5 stars!!! Their coffee is very smooth and tasty! They have plenty of gluten free options!!! It's not acidic or burned! I came here twice during my visit in San Diego...they were consistently good! I had the Mocha, gluten free lemon cake, and the sausage croissant sandwich, it was all amazing! The service is quick and very friendly. Seating is open and most of the time we had to wait for someone to finish their meal! That's the only gripe, aside from that come in and enjoy a fantastic cup of coffee in beautiful San Diego! read more

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When we got here, there was a huge line but it moved fairly quickly. They have dogs on the patio (which I personally love) and it was definitely happening there. The patio was cute. I ordered the Turkish Latte and the Cedros for breakfast. My girlfriend ordered the Little Italy and shared half of her croissant with me. If she did not share, I definitely would had still been hungry. I left content but not full, so I wish there was a little something more that came with the Cedros. Though at first glance it might look a little sad the flavors were there! I loved the heirloom tomatoes, so tasty. Except for the sausage patty, I wish it had a little more umf of something for me. The latte was delightful, I personally wouldn't get it again though. Seemed kind of pricey for what I got, as do trendy places as such do. read more

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I recently visited again and I love their avocado hummus toast!!! Like I'm obsessed with it. I visited on a Saturday morning for a quick bite. Short line and the cashier was very nice. I ordered the hummus avocado toast and an iced Turkish latte since the barista recommended it. Personally I did not like the Turkish latte, I realized that day I do not like cardamom lol. But that is personal preference! But I am obsessed with their hummus avocado toast-- filling, you basically get a full avocado, and the produce is so fresh. Perfectly balanced and beautiful. I will always order that when I stop by! read more

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Still my fave coffee joint in SD. Dad had the SALTED CARAMEL LATTE and was a fan in spite of him usually ordering black coffee. The wife thoroughly enjoyed her "CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF COLD BREW" which is my usual order here. I did the NOLA (New Orleans Chicory) ICED (w/less ice): -- whole milk -- nice creamy with bold quality java -- love the chicory RATING = A I did not buy whole beans this time. Great covered patio for "chilling like a non-villain". read more

This is the perfect spot for a Saturday morning before walking the farmer's market. The cold brew is bold and bright and the cold foam is creamy and the perfect level of sweet. The barista was super helpful in guiding us to the perfect drink and the whole place is beautiful. Seating inside and out and plenty of room for service animals! read more

Lofty Coffee - The Cloudy with a Chance of Cold Brew was top tier! Smooth and creamy! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I have tried so many times to like Lofty. But, the truth is that it's over priced (nothing new), the coffee is terribly bitter and service is consistently slow. I could make all of this work except for the staff. Terribly nonchalant and kind of like they are doing you a favor by taking your order. After 7 years of trying because it's in my neighborhood and I want to support independent shops, I've moved on. read more

Delicious and fresh! We enjoyed tasty açaí bowls for brunch on their outdoor patio. Their outdoor space is lovely with a variety of seating in the covered area. I'd never had an açaí bowl quite like this - the açaí was almost like ice cream in texture, and instead of being stacked in layers, it's almost "deconstructed" and arranged like a salad on a plate. Very very good! read more

Lofty Coffee - Açaí bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here the following morning after a IsoKnock concert and was pretty thrilled on the turkish latte. It's nice walking around on a cold ass day and stopping by for some hot coffee . The turkey sandwich was pretty filling as well! I thought it was going to be like your typical hipster sandwich with a mini slice of turkey but they packed it up pretty fat with avocado too. Service was quick and easy and the vibes are immaculate. I'd come back if I was around the area. read more

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Food was good, but the best part was the coffees. The spot was cute also and fast service. First come first serve basis, save ur own seats and order through the cashier read more

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Coffee was great, cute place, food was not good, avocado on my toast was not fresh, eggs cold. Not coming back.

Cute coffee shop with lots of outdoor seating. I ordered a turkey and avocado croissant and a cloudy cold brew. The sandwich was so tasty with tons of avocado and the most flaky croissant. Delish. The coffee was very big with cold foam on top, not too sweet, perfect way to start the day. The staff were friendly and very approachable, very kind team. Fast service too!! read more

Lofty Coffee - Turkey and avocado croissant, cloudy cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Lofty is such a Little Italy staple! I always enjoy my coffee and/or meal when I'm here. Today, my friend and I got Açaí bowls (absolutely delicious) for breakfast post Pilates, and I had an Aztec mocha (has a kick, so if you don't like spice, choose something else) and my friend got a honey latte. Loved both! read more

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

This coffee shop has a cool atmosphere located in Little Italy with nice outdoor seating. The barista was friendly and answered all my questions when I was ordering my coffee. I had the Salted Caramel Latte and it was decent. I didn't have as much caramel flavor as I would have liked, but overall it was good. read more

Lofty Coffee - Salted Caramel Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

So good! My Triple Almond Latte was made to perfection. The staff here are super friendly. Even giving hugs to a patron who's celebrating her birthday. The pastry case looked delightfully. Definitely a favorite. read more

Lofty Coffee - Latte to perfection. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Delicious Turkish latte! Recently discovered this special latte and the way they prepared this drink is well balanced and not overly sweet at all! Highly recommend if you enjoy chai lattes. read more

Really tasty cortado and incredible orange cranberry scone. Been here a few times and I enjoy the patio. Service is good. read more

Lofty Coffee - Cortado and Orange Cranberry Scone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I tried a new spot today. Lofty in Little Italy. Had the Aztec Mocha coffee and a toasted Quickie Toasted to perfection. With avocado and balsamic glaze. Delicious! My coffee was spicy and delicious. Perfect start to the day finding parking in front of the restaurant in Little Italy. I loved this place. It was a great people watching spot and the ambiance was welcoming. The staff were pretty busy but made time to check in with the regulars. Which is always nice to see. read more

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What a wonderful experience to finally be able to get in as each time I am nearby the lines are quite long. Today I brought my little ball of fluff with me and he is a rescue and very timid and shy. Amanda welcomed us in and gave my dog a treat. He was so happy to see a friendly smiley face. Amanda then asked what I was in the mood for? I said something savory and she recommended the ham Gruyere croissant that had onion jam in it. It was so delicious with a flaky crust. She said everything was made in house from scratch, including all syrups. The staff all work quickly and keep the place so clean and making sure there is a seat for the busy crowd. I saw them wiping down tables and throwing trash away as quickly as the guests were leaving. Was so hungry forgot to take a picture of my order. Can't wait to come back and try other delectable items. Especially Tatar tots read more

Lovely coffee spot. To be fair, we arrived almost an hour before closing. They have a great selection of coffee, and some pastries. Ambiance was really nice, although, it was missing some music. Service was good as well and seating areas were spotless. You can tell that this is a very busy cafe. By the way, busy or not, cleanliness is a must for us, it says a lot about the owner/workers' attention to detail. We want to go back to Lofty Cafe at a much earlier time, next time! We think it will be a great space. I will give you an update at a later day. For now, if you are in the area or want a place with great coffee selection, don't hesitate to stop by, and share your experience as well. Happy Coffee time! read more

My friend and I stopped by on a late Saturday morning! It seemed pretty busy, but we were quickly helped & easily found a table. There were plenty seating options outside! No outlets from what I had seen, if that's something you need. I got the Lofty-Style Nola. It was tasty, not too milky! I do wish it were stronger in coffee flavor. The Flower Child toast was also good! There were a couple of overripe pieces of banana (left side) but apart from that, good! I enjoyed the subtle coconut taste + the peanut butter. The staff were friendly and attentive! The space was clean, but that didn't stop a few birds from flying into the patio area. read more

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Love San Diego, may move there soon, in meantime any visit includes a stop at Lofty Coffee in Little Italy Aztec Mocha, Lofty Nola, Mocha, Latte all good and made with care. Team here has always been great, and great service! For eats the french toast is tasty, avocado toast delicious, and my personal favorite the Cedros hits the spot everytime. Chill relaxed vibe, only consideration is spot gets busy and space can be limited. People who come here seem to match the vibe and have met some great people sharing a table at times. Love this spot!!! read more

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Coffee was absolutely divine. We came to San Diego on vacation and came to this spot all 3 days. The hot caramel latte is all you need. But the kids loved the pasties, too. Service was pretty quick. read more

Came on a Saturday morning and it was busy! Folks were flowing in and out of the establishment - and with good reason. I had an iced Turkish latte, a drink that is infused with cardamom & raw sugar. The cardamom flavor did overpower the drink just slightly since it is such a distinct spice, but I really enjoyed it. Given how popular this place is, you may be hard-pressed to find seating (indoor seating is limited, but there's several outdoor options). The tables were clean, our drinks were made quickly, and my coffee was good. No complaints from me! read more

Lofty Coffee - Cloudy with a Chance Cold Brew, Croffin, Turkish Latte (Iced) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

This place is definitely popular. Visited on a Saturday morning during prime time. Waited in line and ordered a mocha (that I thought was going to be iced but neither I or the barista asked...so my bad for not asking or requesting) and a Kyoto style nitro cold brew. I did not drink my coffee as I don't typically drink hot drinks and didn't have the heart to ask for ice since they were busy--my sweet boyfriend ended up drinking both lol. He said the coffee was decent. The place is cute. read more

Lofty Coffee - Kyoto style Nitro Cold Brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Just needed some caffeine on our Sunday walk around Little Italy and came across Lofty Coffee. There were a decent amount of people here so we stopped in to see what they had. - PARKING - Parking in Little Italy will always be tough, but once you find a spot, everything is pretty walkable! - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - Nice open air patio, decent amount of seating options. They have a menu of all their offerings outside so you can take a look as you're passing by instead of needed to go in. They have a display case of available pastries and bites! - FOOD/DRINK - Salted Caramel Latte ($6.60): I'm a sucker for Salted Caramel anything, especially in my coffee! I opted for Oat Milk and light ice, which ended making my drink a bit lower than full. Nice Salted Caramel flavor, coffee was nicely made. Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie ($4.00): Pretty pricey for a cookie although this was a decent size. Nice and soft, good amount of chocolate chips. - OVERALL- If I ever need a quick pick-me-up and am nearby, I might stop in here again! read more

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

Came here for breakfast as this was walking distance from our hotel. They have a large patio which plenty of outdoor seating. We didn't have to wait in any line partly because we got there around 730am. The coffee and the pastries were amazing here. Would definitely come back if I were in the area. read more

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Avoid this place if you respect your sanity. The woman who took my order was great, good vibes for sure, however the wait - OMG! They were telling people 30 min at least for food, so I went for coffee only and it was still a solid 40 min wait for an iced mocha. It completely derailed my day and plans as it was intended to be a quick pick up before picking up a few items nearby and heading back to LA. I've never regretted stopping for coffee so badly read more

The lattes are always smooth and pleasantly sweet. Service is fast, and the seating is one of the coziest spots downtown, perfect for gloomy weather. read more

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Awful first experience here. I ordered a simple cold brew with cold foam and ended up waiting almost fifteen minutes for a drink they already had prepped and only had to pour into a cup. The baristas need a better prioritization system so as you're not waiting for 10 hot lattes to be made before you get a cold brew. They also need to assign a cashier to take orders because one of the two baristas was also taking orders. My drink was also expensive for what it was. Never again. read more

Lofty Coffee - Cloud with a chance of cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

My friend and I check out a new coffee place every Monday and we decided to come to Little Italy to check out lofty and I don't know if I would go back. I got the Cloudy with a Chance of cold brew and it was just kind of bland. Nothing stood out to me. I was basically a cold brew with a lot of foam if you like a sweet drink this is not it. I also got a lemon cookie which was good but not $5 good. It is in Little Italy so parking can be tricky. We parked two blocks away and found a free parking spot. Service was just okay. You ordered the counter they give you a number and they bring it to you. Ordering was quick enough but then it did take a while just to get a cold brew and a cookie that was already sitting there at the counter. My friend got the French toast and it came with a side of butter and she said it tasted weird. Just the butter tasted weird. So I tried it and I agree it was like a waxy fatty butter. It kind of tasted rubish and away too. We both did not like it. The French toast however was good though. Them every year it is kind of pricey..i think I paid with tip Eighteen dollars For my two items. read more

Lofty Coffee - Lemon cookie and cloudy with a chance of cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Cute little coffee shop, ambiance is cute, coffee was meh, pastry was delicious. Overall I would go back again to try something different than the coffee I got. Also really liked how bathroom had A/C especially in summer. read more

Lofty Coffee - Coffee, pastry and friend got a tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Never fails to impress! The turkey on croissant is my go to. Love the hibiscus tea and salted caramel latte. The gluten free donuts are a must read more

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I've been here a few times and absolutely love the experience each time. Food is good, lots of different kinds of coffee you can't find in every shop, and the customer service is always great. Also love the indoor/outdoor patio seating, although I usually just take things to go. Came here in Valentine's Day and they treated us to a yummy shortbread cookie with our drinks, which was one of their flavorful cold brews for this visit. I usually get an iced Turkish Coffee and it's delicious every time. Highly recommend this spot for great coffee, food, and great vibes. read more

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