Simply amazing! Great customer service! The coffees and smoothies tasted exceptional!

"Is this a cafe or a spa?" When we walked in, our family were the only customers in the store and the barista greeted us with a calm, friendly demeanor. Soft music played overhead and a fragrant candle burned in the corner. The foliage lined walls made me start thinking we walked into the wrong place. We were about to have an experience not a lunch; what we thought was going to be a simple stop, turned into a three course private meal (without a reservation!) if you count coffee. The Turkish coffee was so robust and flavorful, the croissant so fresh and buttery, the toast so perfectly seasoned, and the açaí bowl so brilliant in the basics. The food was a labor of love and diligence. For those looking for the quick fix, your spot is on the other side of the plaza (you know who you are). Come here when you want an experience. We were so impressed we decided to try a desert; be careful promising deserts to kids who eat all their food. The pistachio baklava did not disappoint. I am most impressed with Mikara's ability to do so many things so well. The menu was vast for such a small spot and the range of items we tasted tested that. The food tested so fresh and crafted with care. The cafe was a haven from the hustle and bustle outside and I -for one - am here for it. read more

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Mikara Cafe underwent an ownership change earlier this year after the suite had been the home of an Italian-style cafe. The layout of the space was clean and modern with several tables for on-site dining. There were plenty of open spots in the parking lot as this section of the plaza didn't appear to be as busy as other parts. The menu was more traditional and wasn't focused on Italian fare. Hot drinks, iced drinks, shakes, and smoothies were the beverage categories. The hot drinks were available in 12 and 16 oz sizes while the other categories only had a 16 oz serving. For food, the choices ranged from acai bowls, toasts/sandwiches, parfaits, salads, and sweet creations. I planned to hang around a bit to use their free WiFi so I chose a Mango Smoothie and an Eggs, Ham, and Cheese Sandwich. The smoothie was standard with a good fruity taste. The sandwich consisted of scrambled eggs, Swiss cheese (my choice), and thin slices of ham on a croissant. I liked the use of a croissant over regular bread because it was buttery and flaky. The staff was very pleasant and welcoming during my visit. I gave my experience at Mikara Cafe an easy four star rating. read more

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Plenty of parking spaces shared in a huge shopping lot. Have gender specific restrooms available. Seating inside and outside. You order at the counter, then serve yourself once your order is ready. We got the classic açaí and Dubai crepe. The açaí came with fresh strawberries and bananas. Not out of the ordinary but it was refreshing and a good amount for $11. The $14 Dubai crepe came with a lot of Nutella spread between the crepe and on top. Carefully placed fresh strawberries covered the top along with pistachio cream, kunafa and pistachio crumbles. I wish the kunafa would have been a bit more crunchy as it was a bit on the soft/stale side. With the thin crepe and sweetness, it was still good. The cafe was clean and the staff were super friendly and polite. It looked like they had a lot of regulars that came by who knew them by first name basis. read more

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I recently returned to Mikara Cafe and had the Iced Pistachio Latte and their Peanut Butter Banana Toast and they were delicious. The pistachio Latte was one of the best I have had in San Diego! It's not a surprise since they use a real pistachio powder, not those flavored syrups, and real chopped pistachios in the beverage. It is delicious and you get that terrific pistachio flavor right up front, followed by the espresso, and then the rest of the ingredients. It's a great Pistachio Latte available hot or cold. The peanut butter banana and nutella toast was bliss. It came on a toasted square sourdough slice topped with quality peanut butter, freshly sliced banana wedges, a generous drizzle of Nutella, and crushed peanuts for a garnish and texture. This toast was wonderful. I would certainly order it again. The quality of the products coming out of Mikara Cafe are outstanding, not to mention delicious. I do recommend it. There's plenty of parking available. read more

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Love this place !! The Strawberry Match is amazing !! Perfect to hang out with friends , Owner is amazing!!

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT! Excellent parking too. Many new items; never B 4 served here. Friendly staff. Dubai chocolates, various coffees, and an array of fresh pastries. read more

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Stopped by after work for a a treat and coffee Service: 10/10 Not sure if he was a manager, but the gentleman was extremely kind and professional. I ordered through grub hub, so on my way home after work I could pick it up. I went to the cashier and was speaking to her about my order, he came around the corner and introduced himself and told me my order would be coming out shortly. When I left he greeted me by my name. I was treated like I was a regular customer there. Which was so refreshing and pleasant especially being my first time there. Pistachio Latte w/oat milk: 8/10 Creamy and tasty. The only thing I would improve on is a stronger espresso shot. Dubai Chocolate fruit cup:10/10 Sweet and soft strawberries Perfect resting chocolate and pistachio cream. This place is super clean and cute. I will definitely be back to try food, treats, and more coffee! Try them out! read more

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I stopped by Mikara Cafe because it's a new spot in the area and I was curious to check it out. The owner who I think was the guy working was genuinely so kind and welcoming. You can tell he really cares about what he's building. I got a heart-shaped strawberry pistachio dessert that was not only cute but really good, and a hazelnut latte that totally surprised me. I'm pretty picky about coffee, and I usually hate when it's overly sweet, but he actually asked how sweet I wanted it, which made all the difference. It was honestly one of the best coffees I've had in a while. They also have viral Dubai Chocolate Strawberries here!! I'll be back for them next. PS. This place was open today, Sunday, so hours need to be fixed on here. read more

Mikara Cafe - Yum - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Their food and coffee is really good and the place is very clean. The staff were very friendly. We definitely recommend this place.

Delicious coffee and amazing Dubai chocolate strawberry! We came for their grand opening and met Marcus the owner, such a sweet gentleman. Can't wait to come back and try more stuff! read more

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Nice cafe with good atmosphere. I got the shaken affogato. It was good along with the cinnamon oat latte. Packed for a Tuesday morning. Wifi was good to work with. Service was excellent, 5 stars! Barista was very sweet and you could tell she cares about each customer enjoying their drink. Definitely will be back. read more

Great ambiance with soft music and friendly owner. Delicious pistachio latte, taste tested the oat milk vs almond milk. We were split but Almond milk was my favorite. Amazing alternative to Starbucks across the parking lot. read more

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Fist time having a Banana matcha and it was so good. Daughter had strawberry match latte was and really enjoyed it read more

Mikara Cafe - Banana Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Great cafe spot to grab a refreshing drink and sweet treat! Had some delicious baklava with a peach tea- totally turned a tough day right around! read more

Mikara Cafe - Baklava and Iced Peach Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Visiting San Diego from Colorado, and was looking for a special treat close to the place I was staying. Gave Miata a try because I wanted a yummy coffee and had never had Dubai chocolate. This little cafe did not disappoint! The staff was friendly and warm. The cafe was clean and bright. And the coffee (iced hazelnut latte) was really tasty--perfectly sweet and caffeinated. The Dubai chocolate treat was so good. This small cup of pistachio, strawberries, and shredded phyllo wa read more

Mikara Cafe - Dubai chocolate treat - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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I came here with my friends to get some coffee and crepes and the food and the coffee were delicious. They have free WiFi which is a plus and the service is amazing. Will definitely be coming back. read more

A hidden gem of a cafe that will delight your tastebuds from drinks to the latest Dubai chocolate trends. They have seats inside to spend a while in air conditioned comfort with WiFi too! Marcus, the owner was very pleasant and friendly. If you have a sweet tooth or just wanted a cup of coffee, come here to support your local businesses. Plenty of parking too! read more

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Drove by with the intention of getting a Starbucks, but decided to drive around and glad we did because we find this cute cafe. From the movement we walked in we where greeted with the barista. He was very nice and professional, since it was our first time, he suggested a couple of drinks. I decided to go with an iced coffee with real vanilla bean, my daughter got a plain matcha. It was so good. What I liked was the fact that they try to use natural as possible natural flavoring for flavoring your drinks instead of all that artificial stuff. Which I appreciate, and think it's really unique. I will definitely be back. read more

Mikara Cafe - Iced coffee with vanilla bean - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Amazing place to hangout and have some unique drinks and bites . Highly recommend their Matcha drinks and crepes! read more

Great place! I had been going to the previous cafe for a while. When I arrived today I saw it is now Mikara and operating under new ownership. It is definitely a great place with very friendly staff. I ordered a dirty chai and it was delicious! I then got the Dubai chocolate strawberry cup for my daughters and it was super fresh and fantastic! I look forward to going back and trying more menu items. read more

Mikara Cafe - Dubai Chocolate Fruit Cup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Cute place to spend time with friends. They have a great menu selection of sweet items to savory as well. read more

Mikara Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

It was wonderful, the pistachio latte paired with the pistachio croissant. Lets just say I didnt share the croissant with my boyfriend... my boyfriend had the peppermint mocha and the pistachio croissant as a sunrise breakfast. It has eggs, cheese, spinach, and with side of ketchup. He ordered another one to go. read more

Mikara Cafe - Peppermint latte, and pistachio latte. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I went there last Saturday, the place was so beautiful and chill. I got to do my work in peace. I ordered Turkish Hazelnut drink, and omg it was so delicious. My friends ordered food and drinks and they said it was so good! Customer service were 5 starts, I went to order a bottle of water and the owner said to not worry about paying for it, it's on the house! Seriously great experience made my Saturday 10 times better! read more

Mikara Cafe - Hazelnut drink top left. And delicious crapes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

tried the heart-shaped dessert topped with pistachios and strawberries -- and it was perfect. The flavor was rich and balanced, not overly sweet, and you could tell it was made fresh with care. The texture was creamy and light, with just the right crunch from the nuts. The owner was also extremely polite and friendly. I definitely need to bring my friends to hang out here. read more

Mikara Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Absolutely the best service, coffee was amazing! Also tried the desserts and they were fantastic!

I heard they were under new ownership, so I checked it out! It's a Super cute spot in the mission gorge area, the baristas were totally open to giving me suggestions on drinks. I ended up getting what I usually order, an iced vanilla hazelnut latte with a double shot (super creamy and nutty! Loved it!). The espresso was high quality, they seem to have a speciality in their matcha lattes and Turkish pistachio lattes. My favorite part was the delicious Nutella + fruit waffle for less than $10!! I was so impressed, the girls behind the counter seemed to really care about my opinion on my order, I'm happy to know they care so much. WiFi is free for customers and they have a restroom available as well. Good place to study, turns out they're open until 6pm under the new ownership, perfect for late night study sessions. read more

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This cafe is amazing and a must try! The coffee is absolutely phenomenal and the food was freshly made and very tasteful. Let's not forget about the service, Mutaz was very friendly & sweet. read more

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Decided to try something new and I had such a great experience here. The barista was so kind and helpful with recommendations. The coffee shop was extremely clean and spacious great for anybody who would like a quiet spot to get some work or school done. They have such a great menu selection and the coffee is amazing. I would recommend this place 100 times if you're in the area definitely stop by. read more

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Everything tasted incredible, and I can't wait to come back soon! I absolutely loved the Dubai crepe, candy cheesecake, açaí bowl, peanut butter banana shake, and the delicious iced lattes (I tried the Nutella Creme and Lotus). The owner is so friendly too, and genuinely passionate about his culinary creations. Highly recommend!!! read more

Nice cafe with good coffee and a relaxed atmosphere. The staff is friendly, and it's a comfortable place to hang out.

great prices and great selection not to mention the great food. Loved the nutella crepe and the sunrise breakfast. Needless to say, I'll be back read more

From the staff to the coffee and food, everything is amazing. The cafe itself looks phenomenal! It's a new cafe and I'm sure it'll be San Diego's top spots. read more

Finally, a place in San Diego with a good combination of crepes and quality espresso.

Walked in this morning to this beautiful place. Really welcoming and great service. The best strawberry konfa cup they have it all !!! Will be back for sure . read more

Fresh fresh fresh omg so fresh! Where are you getting your produce it's so crisp and delicious. It's unreal! Everything from the crepes, croissants, bagels and the bowls are so good. I can decide what my favorite dish is there are so many options and they are fantastic. The fruit is very ripe and I really like the Dubai chocolate fruit cup. read more

Wonderful local cafe. Marcus is so accommodating and I love all the special touches he incorporates into everything. He even opens early for us on Friday, so our gym group can enjoy all the early morning treats. He truly puts his heart into this place and we are very grateful to have him in our neighborhood. Yum read more

Very nice place to enjoy breakfast The service was nice, cute decoration. Wifree is avaliable. Great place to stop by and read a book with a coffee! read more

The staff is extremely friendly and coffee is amazing! The place is also super clean. I really enjoy the atmosphere there.

Great customer service the owner Marcus is super friendly. I ordered two of the iced pistachio lattes. They were very good! Nice vibe in the cafe. Super clean place. Come check this place out! read more