1000/10!! This cafe is so cute! Plenty of parking and the cafe is decorated with mango theme everywhere!!! I loved it so much since mango is my favorite fruit!! The service was quick and the food was delicious!! We loved the black sesame ice cream! The mango was ripe and perfect. The tri color rice all tasted the same but I don't mind bc it's my favorite part! Mango jello reminded me of the jello I ate as a kid from the Asian store. I'd definitely come again! Would be a cute place yo study, date, bring the kids/fam! read more

MNGO cafe - MNGO Kakigori - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

Decided to give MNGO a try. Two of us had: mngo sago $11.95 mango strawberry fruit tea with boba $7.95 Mngo sago was ok, toppings were all avg. Nice that most of the ice cream is dairy free (except vanilla based on staff). Fruit tea was a bit tasteless and boba was not good at all. Limited parking during peak hours in the plaza. Open to trying the shaved ice or maybe another drink if I'm ever in the area again. read more

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First things first, there is free parking and it's in a huge shared lot. I'm not sure what the two recent reviewers are talking about. We parked and we stayed for as long as we liked. There was no security and we went around 9:15 pm on a Tuesday. Second, we ordered two items and none of them were overwhelmingly sweet. They were way less sweet than any American dessert place. We ordered the black sesame dessert and mango sago. I kind of wished the pictures looked like what you got, to make it look more accurate. They were huge servings, you can easily share with 2-3 people. I liked both desserts equally. The staff was very kind. Apparently, it's a big hangout for teenagers and tweens and they dirtied up the place by leaving their dishes on the tables. The food and service is a 5 out of 5. Ambiance is like a 3 out of 5. The total score is a 4 out of 5. read more

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After a delicious omakase experience at Matoi (located in the same plaza), we were looking for round two of dessert. I was pretty excited to try this spot because it's been bookmarked for over 6 years but I haven't had the chance to try it until now. Usually I would order 2-3 desserts but since we were pretty full, we just opted for the mango shaved ice. I love the cream on top and the pudding that is inside the shaved ice. They also give you a side of mango sauce and condensed milk in case it's not sweet enough for you. It was a perfect portion size for about two of us and maybe because it was a late thursday evening, there was barely any wait for us. Lots of seating inside, so it's great for big groups. I'll be back to try more shaved ice and other mango desserts during my next visit! read more

MNGO cafe - Mango shaved ice - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

It could just be me, but I wasn't completely impressed with this place. Don't get me wrong the menu is absolute GOLD. I love it and there are so many options to choose from but I didn't love everything I tried. I ordered 3 macarons: pistachio, chai tea and strawberry For $2 the size was fine, the crunch was there and every bite was super soft w/ a good amount of filling. I think it was just the artificial flavoring I could taste that I didn't like. I'd probably give it like a 2/5. The mango sticky rice was actually a sweet deal. I like that it came with ice cream of your choice. I got the mango flavor and it also came with either a custard or pudding in the box w/ 3 scoops of rice and mango. The only thing I didn't like is I wish there were more mango pieces and I wasn't a fan of having to scoop it off the peel. I'm used to it being already cut and w/ way more mango. Buttt I do like the aesthetic of it it's a really cute vibe. Inside is huge with a lot of space. I love the setup of the mango tree and seating around it, it totally fits the whole theme. Lastly, I had the creme brulee vietnamese coffee. It wasn't bad or amazing, kinda in the middle. I'd rate it like a 6/10, but this is just me! Service was really good and I was able to adjust my sweetness level of the coffee. It is strong which i enjoyed but not super memorable to me. Definitely give them a try though! Overall, the style, vibe, plating, logos everything is a 10. I just wasn't wowed by anything. Would I come back? Possibly. read more

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i've been coming here throughout the years. I'm so glad this place has stayed open. They are consistent, great service, great quality food. they improved the interior of the café and it's so cute with all the hanging mangoes, etc. read more

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Mango lovers, this is one dessert shop you won't wanna miss! For our visit, my BFF & I got the OMG Oh-Man-Go, Black Sesame Soy Pudding, and Mango Shaved Snow. If you're looking for something on the lighter side, then I recommend the shaved snow. You're basically eating mango flavored shaved ice that's significantly lower in calories than the other desserts. I'm normally a fan of black sesame ice cream, but I would advise against it. The taste is too heavy on the cream side. The texture wasn't very smooth either, so I didn't enjoy it. The OMG Oh-Man-Go overall was a very heavy dessert. It came with 3 big sticky rice balls that you eat with the mango and coconut milk, a mango pudding, and your choice of ice cream. The Black Sesame Soy Pudding came in a soupy bowl. It had soy pudding, a large scoop of black sesame ice cream, brown sugar boba, and black sesame balls. This dessert would've tasted better without the black sesame ice cream. Skip the black sesame ice cream and maybe you'll enjoy your desserts more than we did. We might come back, but know what to avoid next time. read more

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OMG!!! I've heard about this place and finally got a chance to drop by!! It wasn't too crowded when we arrived but by the time we received our dessert, the line was almost out of the door!! This establishment reminded me of a shaved ice place in Seattle, but THIS place is so much better!!!! Ordered the MNGO Kakigori -mango flavored ice mango pudding fresh mango house cream sauce to share. It was soooo DELICIOUS!! The dessert was amazingly light and just flavorful!!! Next time I'm not sharing!! lol I highly recommend this place!! I'm surely coming back soon to try other items in the menu!!!! Thank you read more

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Went to MNGO cafe with a friend for my birthday a few days ago. I had been wanting some mango sticky rice and had never tried this place before. The way they described how MNGO cafe does it was "it's a presentation". They were right. When you eat in-store, your order comes on a wooden plate and each item has its own section. We got the OMG plate which has one slice of mango, sticky rice, mango pudding and ice cream. You get chose what flavor you want and we both chose mango. The presentation, A+. This was so cute. I don't like my food to touch so as the ice cream began to melt, I was moving things around but that just means you gotta eat the ice cream first. I think next time I would ask for the ice cream in a cup cause it spilled all over the table. I think the plate is only high enough to keep it for the presentation. We went on a Thursday around 1p. There was only one family present. The staff were super chill. There is lots of seating (the have those nice bench seats too). They have so many options and of things that are completely different. They also serve milk tea which is something I would not have assumed! I'll have to come back and try something else. read more

MNGO cafe - OMG (oh-man-go) - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

I was cravings a mango smoothie, Googled this place near me, Mango cream smoothie peaked my interest. I walked in, it was pretty busy, there was only one person ahead of me, I ordered. I waited about 5 mins. Smoothie was pretty good, I like the coconut cream that was added. There were lots of options to choose from, I will be going back. read more

MNGO cafe - Mango coconut cream smooth, it's so good! - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

This place is always busy ... so I guess that says a lot about this business! They have a wide range of desserts and drinks, seating is pretty limited if you're here on a weekend evening so plan accordingly. If you're like me and hate crowds, opt for a slower weekday so you can enjoy Mngo in leisure. read more

I came here super excited to try the mango desserts here, but it really disappointed me. They have many mango desserts, so maybe I got the wrong one. However, such a simple dessert shouldn't be hard to make. MNGO Sago - I got 25% sweetness and it was SUPER sweet. There was a lot of sago and the drink itself was very thick. I liked the coconut flavor, but the sweetness was overwhelming. The mango flavor tasted syrupy. I honestly wish I got something else but I can only write a review based on what I had here. I would give it another shot but get another dessert. read more

MNGO cafe - MNGO Sago - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

MNGO Cafe is good if you're really fiending for a sweet, sweet treat. This was my second time coming by and trying out their menu with family. I love the large mango tree in the middle of the building. This spot is always usually busy, but the wait isn't too bad. Their menu is intensely mango-focused, which I personally love. The last time I was here, I had their sticky rice mango smoothie, which was definitely on the sweet side but good, and the MNGO sago. The MNGO sago was super tasty from what I remember. This second time around, my family decided to split a couple of the kakigori as well as try out non-mango items. The MNGO and strawberry cheesecake kakigori were both so yum! The shave ice was so soft and the flavors were super balanced. We tried two of their matcha drinks- the pure ceremonial matcha and the matcha latte. The pure matcha was great- the perfect sweetness level. The matcha latte was way too sweet. read more

MNGO cafe - Golden brown milk tea - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

When I had their mango cheesecake the first time in Sept 2025 it was the perfect cheesecake flavor, creamy, topped with fresh sweet mangos, and the delicious mango sauce that came with it was love at first bite. However I just revisited them again a few days ago and ordered the same cheesecake again. It was so far from the one I had back in Sept. Not sure what changed - was it the mango not in season, different chef, different recipe? The cheesecake did not taste fresh this time and the mango tasted a little artificial. Something is off for sure. For now my rating is a 3.5/5 but will round up to 4 stars. read more

MNGO cafe - Feb 2026 mango cheesecake - not as good as before. Hoping it's an one off - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

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Went on a Friday evening, plenty of parking but I know for sure this parking lot gets really packed on Saturdays and Sundays. I was really surprise how spacious it was when I entered the cafe. I like that they have other stuff than mango in their menu & the prices are really good. Great staff and very clean cafe. The mango tree and decors stood out to me; very beautiful. Fast customer service. I liked everything I got there. Definitely will return again. read more

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MNGO Cafe is a great go-to spot in Kearny Mesa for mango lovers. The place is spacious, with plenty of seating and a cool mango tree right in the middle that gives it a fun, tropical vibe without feeling over-the-top. The staff here are really helpful--they let me sample several flavors and took the time to describe each one, explaining the taste profiles and sweetness levels so I could decide without guessing. Made choosing easy and enjoyable. I went with the creamy mango sticky rice ice cream, and it was spot-on: super smooth and rich, with that perfect mango flavor coming through clearly, plus the sticky rice adding nice texture. Not overly sweet--just balanced and refreshing. Hit the spot perfectly. If you're in the Convoy area and craving mango-inspired desserts, this place delivers. Solid service, nice atmosphere, and tasty treats. Will be back! read more

MNGO cafe - MNGO Sticky Rice Ice Cream - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

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02/05/26 My first time visiting this place. Mango Sago ($11.95) was refreshing. Huge portion, shared it with my son and still had some to take home. I would have enjoyed it even more if the dessert was a little colder. Loved the mango decor! Fun place to catch up with friends or do some work. Plenty of parking. We came on a Thursday afternoon. There was no wait. read more

MNGO cafe - 02/05/26 Mango Sago $11.95 - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

Casual ambiance with a lot of seating. There's a big selection of drinks and desserts. Their shave ice can take time if it's busy. You can get rewards with their digital punch cards. The larger desserts are great for sharing. read more

MNGO cafe - MNGO Sticky Rice Kakigori - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

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While driving by, I saw the MNGO sign and immediately decided to stop by and try something off the menu, not knowing what type of food the place served other than the assumption of some type of dessert. This establishment is located in a small strip mall but somehow the sign drew my attention while driving by. The parking lot seemed pretty full with empty spots sporadically spread throughout so I was able to get a parking spot right away. Upon walking into MNGO, I realized the space is very big for a dessert spot, making me wonder how popular this place could get, especially on a Friday or Saturday night; the only thing missing was a dedicated area for games. I looked at the menu and knew I was correct that MNGO serves desserts, but saw the kakigori menu and instantly decided to order one. I saw the last option on the menu was butterfly pea lychee and ordered that since it is somewhat rare to find anything with butterfly pea tea on any type of menu. My order was ready in less than ten minutes and I immediately was amazed with the size of the kakigori; it was huge! At first I thought the lychee pieces and crystal boba were missing but then assumed they were underneath all the snow ice (and I was correct). The butterfly pea flavor was perfect and not too sweet. The snow ice was good as well since it absorbed the flavors very well and didn't have that taste of straight up ice. The house cream sauce and lychee puree were both a bit sweet for my liking, but pairing them with the snow ice as intended helped dilute the sweetness. Overall, I was pleased with the random MNGO discovery. If I am ever in the area, I definitely would want to try the drinks on their menu as well as their other kakigori flavors. read more

MNGO cafe - Butterfly pea lychee kakigori - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

The space is large and clean, featuring a fun tropical vibe with a big mango tree centerpiece and plenty of seating under the tree, at tables, or by the window counters. The menu is packed with mango-themed treats, though there are options for non-mango treats too. We tried the Taro Sago and MNGO Kakigori. The taro pudding was creamy and lightly sweet, with earthy taro, rich coconut milk, and chewy sago balls. The Kakigori was fluffy mango ice with fresh mango chunks and a house cream sauce sweet, refreshing, and bursting with mango flavor. Staff are friendly, offering samples and menu guidance. MNGO has quickly become one of our favorite dessert spots. read more

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Here for desserts after dinner. Place is spacious, plenty of parking and fast service read more

MNGO cafe - Entrance - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

As a huge mango lover, I genuinely think this is the best dessert spot in San Diego. I've been here many times and almost always order the Oh-Man-Go--it's consistently amazing. I recently tried the mango matcha latte as well, and it was just as delicious. The staff is friendly, and while it can get crowded during peak hours, you can usually still find a table. I often bring friends who are visiting San Diego here, and everyone absolutely loves it. The cute mango tree decor in the center of the store is such a fun and charming touch too. read more

MNGO cafe - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

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I usually don't like mango but they had a lot of other fruit and flavor options which I really liked! Their OMG plate was really good and I liked that they weren't overly sweet either. And their ice cream was so good! The interior of this dessert shop is also so cute, they have a whole tree inside, perfect for a photo! The dessert also came out relatively fast and I'm glad I gave this place a try. read more

MNGO cafe - Omg - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

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MNGO Cafe is 100% worth the hype. Yes, people wait in line for over an hour -- and honestly, I'd do it again without hesitation. I had the mango desserts and everything was so good. The crème brûlée ice cream was absolutely insane -- creamy, rich, and perfectly caramelized on top. Easily one of the best desserts I've had in a long time. The mango sago was also amazing: fresh, refreshing, and not overly sweet, with super high-quality mango flavor. You can really tell they focus on doing mango desserts right. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully made. If you're debating whether the wait is worth it... it is. read more

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The decor to this cafe is super cute, I love the mango tree in the middle of the cafe. I got the mango kakigori which is really huge portion! The ice was very fine and there is mango pudding in the middle. The flavor was a bit more sour than I would've liked. Black sesame balls dessert was really good! The black sesame balls were very chewy and very big in size. It's definitely a dish meant to be shared. We got the black sugar milk tea drink but unfortunately it was very dark brewed and bitter. We also got the Strawberry Yakult drink but it was very sour too. I would probably skip on the drinks or at least these 2 specifically. The staff was friendly and it's a cool place to hang out with friends. read more

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Stopped in for dessert! And had the mango sago with black sesame ice cream. So delicious! Inside is decorated very cute. Tonight they had Carollers inside the restaurant. Lots of choices! And you can mix & match. Try it! read more

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Came here to enjoy the mango sago which is my favorite and never disappoints. But this time we tried the mango kakigori too. It was good. It's shave ice with pudding and mango inside with condense milk and mango puree on the side. Also my husband ordered the coconut Vietnamese ice coffee. That was strong and delicious. These 2 desserts were plenty for the 5 of us to share. If you haven't tried this place, you gotta check it out! read more

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This is a popular place and almost always has a line. The interior has many tables which are usually filled w customers. The Mango Sticky rice is not traditional. Its like a deconstructed mango sticky rice. Half a mango half flipped inside out cut into squares w condensed milk syrup poured over top. There are 3 small scoops of sticky rice on the plate along w Mango Ice Cream. It is good but not a traditional sticky rice. Myself wouldn't get it again. But the Taro Sago I would definitely return for! Coconut cream, sago, taro pudding, taro chunks and taro ice cream in a bowl!!! If you enjoy sago (tapioca pearls) taro and coconut, then this is for you. Mngo is in a complex with many businesses that are closed in the evening, so parking is not super hard to find, unlike most every other business complex of Convoy!!! This place is great for and boba lovers also, as they offer many different drinks also. read more

MNGO Cafe is great (cute, trendy, but also tasty!). The interior is bright and welcoming and even has a mango tree in the middle where you can sit around it, in addition to the various tables and chairs available. I ordered the Lava Creme brûlée (crème brûlée, strawberry, mango, and choice of ice cream). I chose Vietnamese coffee ice cream, but the other options include flavors such as vanilla, taro, and coconut. Rating: 8.5/10. The portion was Large, there were good flavors, however, the fresh fruit ratio to crème brûlée and ice cream could've been better. Other menu items included various drinks (teas and coffee mixed with key ingredients like mango, crème brûlée, brown sugar, matcha, etc.) and novelty desserts. read more

MNGO cafe - Lava crème brûlée - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

Although we usually dread parking in Kearny Mesa, this spot made it easy, it's located in a plaza that wasn't busy, and we found parking right away. The vibe is absolutely adorable, especially with the mango tree right in the middle, which gives it a unique and cozy feel. The kakigori came out quickly and was delicious. The smoothie and Thai tea were both amazing, super refreshing and flavorful. We also picked up some macarons, and while we haven't tried them yet, we're sure they'll be just as great. We'll definitely be back to try more items! read more

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Came in for the first time in a long time, didn't know what to expect. Enter Ethan. Ethan is just that chill of a dude who you could talk to about anything; his voice could silence a volcano during its eruption, and could split a mountain clean in half with his colossal muscles. He has the patience of Shaolin monk and the quickness of Usain Bolt, yet the tenderness and care of a momma hawk protecting its young in a thunderstorm. If necessary, his aura alone could cause 1000 men to perish in the blink of an eye because they simply could not behold him. Be more like Ethan. The human Ark of the Covenant. The Vietnamese coffee was bomb too read more

MNGO cafe - Vietnamese coffee - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

My friend and I came here a few weeks ago and we loved this dessert place! Everything we ordered was amazing! I rarely give 5 stars and this one made it on top of my dessert list! The service was good, keep in mind they do get busy! The ambiance was super adorable! You can also order to go if you don't want to dine in but I recommend you dine in. No reservations needed, plenty of parking outside. Refer to the photos regarding which ones we ordered. read more

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I didn't think I would be able to try this dessert spot at first since I have a mango allergy, but they offer much more than just mango dishes! My friends and I ordered a Butterfly Pea Coco Drink and a Green Tea Kakigori: Green Tea Kakigori: This was delicious! The toppings were really generous, and the shaved ice was really refreshing but not too icy/chunky. Even though I thought this was kind of expensive at first, I felt that it was really worth it given the amount and variety within the shaved ice. Butterfly Pea Coco Drink: This was kind of disappointing - it was quite expensive, but kind of just tasted like canned and chunky coconut milk I recommend skipping their drinks and sticking to their shaved ice/desserts at this location. The workers are also friendly, and the space inside is so cute. There is plenty of seating, and many of the tables have outlets close by as well - good for a study spot! read more

MNGO cafe - Butterfly Pea Coco Drink, Matcha Kakigori - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

This place is an all time favorite dessert place. Mango is my favorite fruit so I love everything here. The shave ice was so refreshing. I love their sticky rice & it's always so busy in there but the wait is not long. The cute tree in the middle makes for great pictures. read more

MNGO cafe - Mango shaved ice - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

This was my first time! We got the OMG plate with vanilla ice cream. And strawberry Kakigori, mango Kakigori. My group of 6 people shared all 4 dishes and we were all very happy! Kakigori is my all time favorite dessert. And this place did not disappoint!! Both flavors were amazing. The ice shavings were thin and fluffy and perfect! My favorite part of the OMG plate was the mango pudding. I will say that I was impressed that they had a clock that gave you an estimated wait time for the dessert. This was very professional and helped people manage their expectations. And the place was still packed, despite the 25 min wait when we went! We will definitely be returning! read more

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I'm a MANGO lover and can't believe I barely made it here. Tim & I ordered and shared the MNGO Sticky Rice Kakigori - it's mango flavor ice with mango pudding, fresh mango, house cream sauce. You can add cheesecake pieces for additional cost. We also shared a Mango Coco Drink - it's Coconut milk, whole milk top with mango puree. The mango was unfortunately not sweet, it was more sour. When you bite into it, it was hard. You can tell it was frozen and did not have enough time to defrost. Our daughter ordered Strawberry Cheesecake Kakigori with a strawberry drink. She enjoyed both. But she also had the same complaint with the strawberry being frozen and hard to bite into. Cute spot. Unique concept. Great service. Definitely great for mango lovers. The only downside is if you're into mango then most likely your standard is higher. So having to eat sour mango was not the business. read more

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MNGO is a cute dessert spot in Convoy with lots of sweet treats. When we arrived after dinner the line wasn't very long and there were plenty of tables available. However, after we ordered the line was almost out the door, constantly, and all the tables were packed. We got the Vietnamese coffee kakigori, O.M.G, and mango strawberry smoothie. When we placed out order, the server double checked with us if we were okay with the 28 min wait time for kakigori, displayed on a digital sign near the menu (by the time we left it increased to 40 min!) The Vietnamese coffee kakigori was so good! It was a dollop of cream on top and also came with condensed milk on the side. And when we dug into the bottom of the bowl we were surprised with delicious coffee jelly and chunks of chocolate cookies. So yummy! The O.M.G. comes with fresh mango, sticky rice, mango pudding, and your choice of ice cream. We got their butterfly coconut ice cream, and it was a great choice! read more

MNGO cafe - Vietnamese coffee kakigori - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

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First I will say this is my favorite dessert places in Kearney Mesa. We go all the time. It was hard to give this place a higher star than 3 and the reason why is the menu keeps changing. They keep pulling off some of my favorite items. Sour: besides them removing my favorite items the last time I came here I ordered the mango sago to go for my daughter. There was something completely off about the flavor that made it not taste good. I couldn't figure it out. The portion also seems smaller when you ordered it today go. Sweet: we do order the mango sago every time. I did. Order one for myself and ate at the restaurant. It did not disappoint. I also like the mango smoothies. Sometimes I ordered one to go to have it for later. There were other items I enjoy but it's not longer on the menu so I can't recommend them. read more

MNGO cafe - Mango Sago - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

Mango sago is my weakness so I was excited to find a mango drink/dessert place! This smoothie was pretty good! On the search for the best mango sago in SD and so far, out of 3 different places I've tried, this one is on the top! The cafe is super cute inside as well and the other food/drinks looked delicious read more

MNGO cafe - Mango Coco Blend with Sago - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

Very popular quick dessert place for Gen Z and beyond. Nicely decorated Japanese shaved ice called karykori with pieces of fruit and pudding served with condensed milk and mango sauce. Sure the menu has ton of other desserts and drinks. Order at counter, get the pager and wait at table. There is a waiting clock for average wait, but they usually beat that. Clean table, quirky deco but cute. Pour your own water. Bus your table. Just the way they are. Happy face everyday. Parking is easy, a big plus in Convoy. Recommended read more

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