Took a stroll through downtown and somehow ended up exactly where I needed to be--at Love Portion. I was on a mission for matcha, but not just any matcha... I wanted something a little extra, and this spot delivered. I ordered a custom lavender iced matcha with honey cold foam and wow... it was such a good call. The lavender wasn't overpowering, just light and calming, and paired so well with the earthy matcha. That honey cold foam on top? Chef's kiss. It added the perfect touch of sweetness without making the drink feel heavy. Every sip was smooth, balanced, and honestly kind of addicting. What really stood out though was the service. It was my first time and I had zero clue what to get, but the girl at the register was so sweet and patient. She took her time helping me figure out a combo I'd love and made the whole experience feel really welcoming instead of rushed. You can also customize your milk (coconut, etc.), which I always appreciate. The shop itself is adorable. Think soft pink, super cute, aesthetic vibes all around. There's even an upstairs area that's set up for tea parties, which is such a fun touch and makes it feel a little more special than your average coffee spot. They also have pastries and small bites, so it's not just drinks if you're feeling snacky. Overall, this place is such a vibe. Great drinks, genuinely kind service, and a space that makes you want to hang out a little longer. Definitely coming back to try more of their menu. read more

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One of the happiest cafecito spots we've ever been to! So many pink flowers and butterflies and all the fun stuff! Thank you for hosting us! Everything was perfect. And thank you Ashley for your hospitality and giving us a brief history about your cafe! - The Cafecito Couple read more

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Found this place from tiktok and then realized I tried their coffee at the coffee fest last October. I loved the ambiance of this place, super pink and floral! I got the chai flight (banana, coconut, cinnamon & guava) and the lunch special with a salmon croissant. We went on a hot day so it was good that we got something light. Everything was so good!! My favorite chai drink is a tie between the banana and coconut - YUM!! The owner was there & she was super sweet. The details they do on everything does not go unnoticed. I went on a Sunday, so parking was free on the street and wasn't too bad to find. I will be back as there will be a floral coffee flight & im dyingggg to try! read more

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Beautiful spot with very picturesque drinks! Try them out. We got pink energy refresher and it was much needed. Very friendly staff read more

Miracle Potion - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Miracle Potion is a literal dream. I had the pleasure of enjoying their Afternoon Tea for a girlie solo date, and I felt like the most special little princess dumpling, healing my inner child in perfect pink pleasantry. Service was perfect, every bite was more delicious than the last, and I cannot wait to return! read more

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Cute place to grab, tea, matcha, coffee. Located in downtown San Diego 2 blocks from the ocean and maritime museum. You can also get sandwiches, dessert here. I ordered the miracle potion matcha latte. Look at the pics how beautiful it is. The sparkly butterfly melts my heart but it is edible too. Most people come for English style brunch or afternoon tea. Brunch tea is $39 per person and afternoon tea is $59 per person. I don't know the time cut off or the difference in foods served as I have not tried. It is in the upstairs space, which I didn't get to view. You will need to reserve and there is mandatory gratuity for parties of 6 or more. The only downside is there are only 3 or 4 tables, so it's more grab and go. Don't bring more than 1 person to come with you unless you reserved the English tea sessions. Hours are 8a-3p or 8a-4p on Saturdays. Parking is a challenge here or costly at paid lots. Will be back to try the miracle potion brunch experience. read more

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Such a lovely cafe but an even better tea room! It was really easy to reserve our tea ahead online. As soon as we got there they brought us upstairs for their special afternoon tea experience. Their tea consisted of individual cups of tea with a pot of hot water for each person (we were only a party of 2), sparkling pink lemonade, 3 sandwiches, classic biscuits with French butter, and an assortment of desserts. While I was a bit bummed to have tea bags in my cup instead of infused tea in a full pot, it still worked! You are allowed two different flavors of tea, so you would just keep adding your hot water to one tea bag until done and then switch to your next flavor. I had their spiced apple chai and gingerbread teas. I absolutely loved the spiced apple chai whereas my friend loved the gingerbread more. They do offer a wonderful assortment of teas. My favorite sandwich was the salmon croissant although ALL of them were fresh and absolutely delicious. I did enjoy my scone but I was just so excited to have real French butter that the butter definitely outshined the scone. Still all was delectable! Their desserts are almost too beautiful to even eat. Luckily, everything I had was as delicious as it looked. A great overall tea experience! read more

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A really, cute cafe with great options for chai. The lunch special was good and I'll definitely need to try other desserts here. read more

Miracle Potion - Prosciutto croissant, macaron, pink energy refresher, and chai lattes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

The cutest atmosphere and the cutest drinks! I love that the matcha wasn't too sweet but SUCH a vibe. Would definitely come back and try other things read more

Miracle Potion - Miracle Matcha Tea Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

So glad I finally stopped in here after months of passing by when it was closed. The ambience is spectacular, a clean and pink aesthetic that leans more mature and naturesque versus barbieesque. Immediately I was greeted by the warm and friendly woman at the register and it was such a relief because that's not a norm here sadly as I have come to find in downtown but not here. She was also so helpful when I asked for recommendations and I can't wait to come back and try the other recommendations. I ordered an oat milk caramel latte and the cinnamon roll. I appreciated that they took their time to prepare the drink meticulously and warm up the roll properly. It arrived on an adorable pink tray and I could smell the magnificence of the cinnamon roll (like the legit homemade version) that I had to take a few bites before heading out. Wow! Phenomenal, rich, and delicious! And the latte was just right. Not overly sweet but also not too milky. Perfectly balanced. I'm glad my espresso machine is under repair so I could visit this lovely place. Already looking forward to coming back! read more

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It was a pop of color on the street so I was drawn into going inside. Cute little cafe that sells pastries and drinks including coffees and teas. I got their Banana Chai drink and wow! It was so delicious and even refreshing. The staff were nice, quick with our drink too. They also have an upstairs area for reservations wanting to hold a tea party. I'll be coming back! read more

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This place seems like a cute little spot. It's pink and fun and the drinks are pretty good. I had their signature matcha drink which was violet flavored and had rose petals. It was recommended by the owner and my only critique would be that once I got towards the bottom of my drink I couldn't really finish it because I was just sucking up the dried rose pieces. I would definitely come back and try something different. read more

Miracle Potion - Miracle Matcha Tea Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Professional service, lots to choose from, the place is so cute!! Definitely interested in the private tea parties. read more

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This spot is so cute and pink! Downstairs is just a cafe, but if you're doing afternoon tea, they take you upstairs. The savory items were very tasty and petite desserts were delicious. You also get sparkling pink lemonade when you are seated and choice of two teas. Definitely a lovely spot for tea time with the girls or day date! read more

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Miracle Potion is hands down one of the most beautiful coffee shops I've ever been to -- it's like an Instagram dream come true! Everything is decked out in pink -- walls, flowers, décor -- it's absolutely adorable and perfect for that cute photo op. It's conveniently located right next to the San Diego Santa Fe Amtrak station, so it's a great spot to hang out while waiting for your train. We actually missed ours and had an hour to kill -- this place saved the day. I ordered a chocolate croissant but ended up getting what looked more like a chocolate bread bite. It was tasty, just not what I was expecting. The pink lemonade sparkling drink was refreshing and crisp, and their famous pink latte was surprisingly good -- smooth, creamy, and Insta-worthy. Overall, it's a fun little coffee shop with a unique aesthetic and solid drinks. read more

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What a lovely place to getaway to in the middle of the day. My husband and I came here for a private event. Our group was provided a mini tea sampling on our visit, including the home baked items made in-house to accompany the tea selection. The parking nearby on a Saturday was plentiful. There was a sign to direct us to the event space upon arrival. Each participant was able to choose a tea of choice off the menu and I selected the strawberries and chocolate tea. The business fills their own tea bags for the tea room. Lovely pink everything is served here, from the table and linens down to the tea cups and trays. We were served by the owner and her assistants. My favorite item on the tray were the macaroons. They provided cream and sugar for those who wanted it. I would recommend booking a reservation in advance and to make sure you get a seat. Many tables of two were taken inside and there were a few additional tables outside. Perfect for a nice day. Bring your spouse, partner, colleague or friend, it is the perfect getaway near home. #MiraclePotion #TeaforTwo #SanDiego #PinkOut read more

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Iced Banana Chai w/ double espresso shot was so good I had to get it twice on my trip to San Diego. Very cute little tea room vibes, quick and helpful staff. read more

cute little shop tucked on the corner of B St. and Ketner Boulevard. They have coffee, tea, lemonade, and little sweet dessert treats. I got the miracle Matcha tea latte and it was so cute! And delicious. Upstairs is reserved private area for the tea room read more

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Hands down the best matcha I've ever had they do have the ceremonial matcha option and the sweetener version which is so cool and they have so many flavors of foam and syrup I ended up getting the guava foam matcha absolutely amazing and the owners workers were so welcoming super nice people I def will come again and can we talk about how cute the place is it feels like you walk into a fairy pink land it's so cute read more

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Hands down, best tea spot I've been to recently. Let me just start with the good stuff. They're on time, walk you to your prepared table, go over the menu with you and give you two tea options. Not one, but TWO. We also got a lemonade drink with our tea set. The service is friendly with a smile, when the staff brought over our food, they took their time and explained what each item was and made sure we had enough hot water for our tea pots. The decor is cute, clean, and two stories. The food is delicious and we never felt rushed. We enjoyed our time there, the food and just simply catching up. This is a fun place whether you just want to hang with the girls, or have little girls of your own. This place did not disappoint. Worth the money. read more

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I went here before hopping on the trolley to school and it was so delicious! I got a latte with soy milk (I can't remember exactly what it was but it had pistachio too). The decor is so so cute and pink. I had walked by before and wanted to try and I'm so glad I did. The staff are also super kind and know the local construction people well. Overall great vibes and drinks. read more

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I really wish I had taken the time to read the most recent Google reviews instead of falling for the hype. I submitted a request for three people a month in advance for their afternoon tea experience. Instead of a simple confirmation, I received multiple confusing text messages saying, "the appointment you requested may now be available..." but for a date I didn't even request. Despite trying to book far in advance, I still couldn't secure a reservation. I finally decided, oh well, I'll just meet my two friends there, grab a drink and pastry, and enjoy the vibe. Well, that didn't happen. They were shockingly rude to my friend and completely turned us off from wanting to stay. There are maybe two tiny tables inside by the cash register and a few tables outside. The beautiful seating area you see on social media? Completely blocked off unless you have an appointment. And when we asked about it, they told us they'd only had one appointment that day, which is laughable considering how impossible it was to book one. To top it off, the cashier handed my friend two business cards and told her she'd have to call their boss to ask permission if we wanted to order and sit there. What?! I've never experienced anything like that. At that point, I didn't want to spend a dime there. We left and went to Parakeet Café instead and honestly, it was a way better experience read more

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Pretty in Pink This is the perfect place for afternoon tea! I love all the floral design and everything is pink themed! It's so cutesy and screams of demure! Afternoon Tea Menu Croissants: Freshly baked Prosciutto, Fig, and Fresh Mozzarella croissant and Smoked Salmon Croissant Plain Biscuit: Served with Irish Butter, homemade lemon curd & Raspberry jam. Pastry: Speciality Mini Desserts French Macaron Drinks: One glass of Sparkling Pink Lemonade Premium tea read more

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Best coffee in town hands-down they roast their own coffee beans and the beans are sourced from their own farmers. This is purely the best coffee experience you'll have. The bread is baked fresh and the food is amazing! read more

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A truly delightful and perfectly pink location! Floor level and loft seating available (no elevator). This is a lovely space with delicious coffee and nosh. We will be back to give their tea service a try. The staff is welcoming and friendly. We truly enjoyed our time there. Street / metered parking available. @sturdygirlstyle #sturdygirlstyle read more

Miracle Potion - Pink Miracle Coffee Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

It's my first time here so of course I'm not going to know what to order but apparently that was an issue for the young lady behind the counter because I was looking at the menu and looked down to catch the employee looking me up and down in not such a nice way . I walked out after that . read more

I absolutely loved this cafe and was so happy it was in walking distance of my hotel. It is the cutest cafe and the aesthetics was a vibe. They provided great recommendations for matcha and I ended up going with the pink matcha latte. Not only was it the prettiest it was delicious. I will always make this a stop when I'm in San Diego. It was also a nice day so I was able to sit in front,enjoy my matcha while taking some pics. read more

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Came here for a friend's bachelorette party, and it was the perfect place for a bachelorette event!! Everything was so pink and the decorations were so cute. The service was great, they let us smell the teas before choosing two that we wanted to try. The pastries and croissant sandwhiches were actually so good!!! The croissants were buttery and flaky, and there were so many different choices of finger desserts including fruit ones, chocolate, and various flavors of macarons. Loved the entire experience! read more

Miracle Potion - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Instagram Trap with Wonderland Delusions Overpriced, underwhelming, and painfully overhyped. Miracle Potion Pastry & Coffee Shop leans hard into a tired Alice in Wonderland theme to distract you from the fact that they're serving $60+ tea service with grocery store tea bags and zero hospitality. We were seated upstairs and promptly forgotten. It took 45 minutes before anyone asked about our second tea--when it finally came, they didn't bother with fresh cups. That's right: for this absurd price, you're expected to pour new tea into your old, lukewarm dregs. The decor screams "Pinterest board come to life," but once you realize that's the only thing they've invested in, the magic wears off fast. We had to take our second tea to go because the staff clearly had better things to do than complete the service we paid for. If you're looking for a real tea experience, skip the gimmicks and head elsewhere. This place is all fluff, no flavor, and absolutely not worth the price tag. read more

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I was visiting a friend in San Diego and I had seen someone post about this place on my IG feed. I'm a sucker for pink, especially a pink matcha so I knew I would have to check this place out. It is super duper cute and I can imagine their afternoon tea is really cute as well. I ended up ordering the pink "Miracle" matcha and I absolutely loved it. The rose petals and the little edible butterfly were super cute and the matcha was really good. You can get it iced or warm and with the milk of your liking. I'm a dairy queen I got cow milk. The croissant was flaky and nice. I also did have the cinnamon roll and it was also tasty. The pastries are good but I would say it's not something I would drive all the way to San Diego from OC for! I did enjoy it though. The servers were very kind. They seemed rather busy, as I think orchestrating the afternoon tea for them can be a lot! Definitely worth checking out if you are in the area. read more

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Beautiful and vibrant theme. Unhelpful and unfriendly staff. Parking was hard to find. Extremely sweet tea.

I took a friend to celebrate a belated birthday tea party at this hidden gem. We had the best time! The staff were so friendly, so attentive, and treated us like princesses. We were also blown away by the food. Honestly was not expecting it to taste so amazing! Both the savory and sweet pastries were unreal. You could tell all the details and planning put into each piece. Even down to the edible butterflies and gold dusted fruit. And of course the tea was delicious! We can't wait till they get a license for wine! Definitely planning on bringing all of my friends!! read more

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WHAT A PICK-ME-UPPER (5 stars) Within a hour I can feel lifeless to full-of-life and then some. I spent an additional 4hrs coding and writing automation scripts (for fun, for my friend, for her job). Got to thank this "Miracle Potion" for that. - FOOD/DRINK: surprisingly yummy - PRICE: fair - SERVICE: excellent (pls tip them!) - AMBIANCE: very pink and feminine. So pink it can make someone puke. I love it! :: LOCATION :: Heart of downtown. There is always construction on the street close by so expect to find no parking - unless you come early AM. I drive by this place all the time and assumed this is just another social media worthy coffee shop. Oh it is but much more to offer! They have coffees, teas, pastries, Patisseries, Afternoon Tea service, and cute decor perfect for social media photo and video ops. Plus points, they have a dog water bowl set when they open and have a container of dog treats for dogs. :: ORDER :: COLD BREW ($6.00) - The cold brew was in a can. Poured into a plastic cup, added milk (optional), and vanilla (optional). I thought I was going to need extra sugar and half and half but it was the perfect sweet of not being overly sweet (or overly bitter) - nicely balanced. It was the perfect cold brew needed on a very warm and sunny morning. HIGHLY RECOMMEND RED BERRY MASCARPONE PATISSERIE ($12.50) - Gluten Free (GF) vanilla cake, raspberry, and mascarpone mouse. I love me some sweets. Although they do offer pastries, they do offer a few Patisseries. This was SO heavenly. It's constructed by 4 layers - top layer (red) has the raspberry flavor, not too sweet and a little note of tartiness but subtle, next layer (cream) was a creamy mascarpone, the next layer(light purple) was raspberry mascarpone, and the bottom layer (creamy yellow) was a very thin layer of vanilla cake. It was like slicing into air and eating foam. Garnished with an average tasting rectangle shaped chocolate. So simple yet amazing. HIGHLY RECOMMEND There is a fine difference (in my book) between pastries and patisseries and my preference would be patisseries. Yes, they technically mean the same thing if you are looking at the word's translation but patisserie has so much more soul to it... (if you know, you know). They are more beautiful and elegant looking pastries with a detailed construction of flavor profiles to make something look and taste amazing. The Patisseries here looked so familiar... as their vendor they use Figaro Dessert Cafe (or share the same vendor with Figaro) for their Patisseries. :: THE GEEK IN ME :: I don't consider myself a coffee (bean) connoisseur but my friends joke and consider me as one. Little history, in college I drank a lot of coffee, lattes, and cappuccinos (couple times a day) because l went to college in "coffee capital" (aka Seattle) and was always at various coffee shops. Also, one of my first jobs in college was stepping in as a barista. There I have reason to be a Geek. I love coffee shops that are roasters. And I love it more when coffee shops sell decaf beans that are SWP. And i love it even more when it's a good bean (in the way "I judge a bean"). Although I had a cold brew, it didn't really allow me to taste their beans to give a full in depth overview. I did ask questions... most of the time, most shops/people cannot answer because they have no clue what I'm talking about (I'm weird and nerdy like that!). I asked about bean strength (this could mean many things to people). I got "it's medium - not too strong" (I interpret that as medium roast). Do you have decaf and is it SWP? Nobody asks my kind of weird questions, if they are they are biting my style 100%!!!! I was told the beans come from Columbia(?) and defer to ask the owner - so this remains an open question for now. I wanted to look at the package but none were around. However, I saw posted roaster dates on the box! Plus points, they roast their own beans... don't matter where the beans come from if that be Columbia or Planet Mars. They roast locally! I'm having a difficult time sleeping (without any jitters all day). Awake and on here writing my biography + coffee for followers/friends/strangers/stalkers. That's one sign of good beans and will agree it is a medium roast. JABA APPROVED. Will be back soon ... just because this place is so damn cute. read more

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We were here for a different event and upon exploring the regular menu I saw they had a prosciutto croissant. The owner is really friendly. We did have to wait a bit for our croissant, but when we did get it the flavor was good. They were out of some items, so I can't fully judge it but what did they put in it pair well with each other. It was a bit busy and the music was on the louder side, so I decided to wait outside for my order. read more

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Found this place thanks to the Underground Donut Tour, it was one of our 4 stops that morning. The place is super cute. We sat downstairs. Our treat here was a cinnamon roll, I can't eat egg (which is fine, I'd had my fill by the time we got here), my tour companions said it was VERY good and highly suggest you stop in for a cinnamon roll! Their website shows they're more than 'just' cinnamon rolls, they offer afternoon tea as well. That's not really my thing, but I know people *love* that experience - if you're one of them, this seems like a fabulous place to go for it. The staff was friendly, our experience with them wasn't lengthy. Like I said, we were on the donut tour so our tour guide handled everything for us. We'd definitely visit again! Thank you for reading my review. read more

What a wonderful tea time I had at Miracle Potion in Little Italy such a cute atmosphere with pink and the beautiful tea sets and tea time is only $49 per person, love the croissant sandwhiches, the biscuits, and the desserts. read more

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Booked an appointment for tea with my mom and cousin and had the best experience! It's a gorgeous tea shop with dainty decor for a perfect girls day and the tea and food were so yum! Highly recommend booking the tea appointment for brunch or lunch. Friendly, helpful service and great photo opportunities. read more

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A cute place if you want something Instagram worthy, but I don't think it's worth the price for what you get. We were also seated upstairs and it was hard to ask for more refills of hot water and whatever else we needed. The tea is also given to you as bags and was okay. You can definitely find better afternoon tea experiences in San Diego! The food itself was pretty good and filling, but you're definitely paying for the cutsie pink aesthetic rather than the actual afternoon tea experience. read more

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Thank you Maria for a wonderful experience! My friend & I came here on a weekday morning for Afternoon Tea. The cafe is so cute & pink. There is additional seating upstairs & Maria said they also do yoga there. Matcha: So good! Creamy & lightly sweet. Afternoon Tea: 3 tiers. Savory bites, scones, sweets, everything was tasty. You think you will not get full but surprisingly, you do! At the time that we went, we made a resy & I believe you still have to for Afternoon Tea so they can bake everything fresh. read more

Amazing farm to table delicious food. Great coffee. I'd live to come back for a tea party! Someone please invite me! read more

Miracle Potion - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California