Love Mostra so my family and we decided to make a quick pitstop for a pick me up. Upon our arrival, we saw a sign stating that the shop was closed momentarily for the barista's lunch break and would be open at a certain time. Understandable so we all waited outside. However a good 10-15 minutes passed after the stated time that they'd reopen. The barista kept making eye contact with us, all while staying seated. We're all for taking your government mandated break, but maybe leave a realistic or updated time when you'd be back for service next time? read more

Came in on a Sunday morning. The location was in an office building situation, which was out of the way of most stores. Parking was relatively easy, since the medical office seemed to be closed on the weekends. Coffee was amazing! We got the One Brazilian Coconuts Cold Brew and an Ice vanilla latte. All syrups are made in house, besides the carmel (I believe), and the roast complement the flavor of the house made vanilla. For the coconut cold brew, surprisingly it worked really well! The coconut wasn't overpowering and I didn't expect it to be so refreshing. For the interior, they had a couple tables and bar seats. I was only able to see 2 outlets, and I would definitely study here since it doesn't seem to get too busy or distracting. read more

Mostra is usually one of my favorite stops when I'm in San Diego, so I was excited to see a location near UCSD and decided to check it out. I stopped by on a Sunday morning and left a bit disappointed. This location seems connected to an office building, and it definitely felt like an afterthought on the weekend when the surrounding businesses are closed. When we walked in, we were told they were out of coconut syrup, had no baked goods available, and he said they were out of the first 4 items on the menu -- so essentially no breakfast items. The coconut syrup is one of Mostra's signature touches--and honestly one of the main reasons I go--so that was a letdown. And a coffee shop without any pastries or baked goods felt a bit unusual. I still like Mostra as a brand, but this experience didn't reflect what I've come to expect. I'd recommend either stocking key items consistently or adjusting weekend operations if supply is limited. We'll likely stick to their other locations next time we're in town. read more

Located in a business area of Torrey Hills (north of sorrento mesa and La Jolla), Mostra Coffee is a San Diego based coffee spot that uniquely reps subtle Filipino flavors like turon, ube, and bibingka. Sadly, they were sold out of their turon crème brûlée latte, but I did end up getting their crème brûlée latte. The crème brûlée latte has the signature brûlée on top of the drink which was an interesting textural component that added little sweetness and a pleasant sweet, burnt aroma. Seating was limited, but it was extremely quiet and we opted to sit outside on a beautiful day! Mostra has several locations in SD - definitely consider this a solid coffee spot! Note the limited hours at this location as they're open daily from 7a-2p read more

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Yeah I come by pretty often! It's the closest small business owned coffee shop close to my place! I really like it, and it's super fast service despite being understaffed (imo) I wish there were more seasonal drinks but also understand it's kind of hard to make season drinks when you only have like one employee at a time. I love the hours here, and it really matches my schedule. Wish they made the place much cozier - couches, plants, more outlets? I'd def stay longer to do work or hangout! Has a nice potential to be a community space imo read more

Quiet location, good aesthetic, good coffee! I ordered the Creme Brulee Latte and found that it was a great sweet treat especially before a long hike down Rancho Penasquitos. read more

Mostra Coffee - Creme Brûlée Latte - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

Moseyed on over here on a Monday morning around 11am to get coffee, and although there was nobody in front of us ordering it took quite a bit of time to get our order. We got to try the Creme Brulee Latte and the Ube Creme Brulee Latte. Both drinks were alright to me. I'm not a coffee connoisseur nor do I really enjoy the taste of coffee, but I thought the Ube flavor and Creme Brulee top would make it a lot tastier/sweet but no it tasted pretty much like a solid latte with a hint of ube. My boyfriend loves creme brulee, it's his favorite dessert and he also wasn't quite "WOWed" I would have probably been more moved by the Campfire Mocha since the chocolate syrup makes the drink overall sweeter, so I'd be open to coming back to try it! read more

Mostra Coffee - Back: Creme Brle Latte Front: Ube Creme Brle Latte - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here on a weekend morning for coffee and pastries! We ordered an Ube Creme Brulee Latte, Blueberry Pancakes Latte, and Ham and Cheese croissants. Ube Creme Brulee Latte: So yummy! I didn't realize this wasn't caffeinated but it's ok. The ube flavor was really strong, and the creme brulee top added a really interesting texture. Blueberry Pancakes Latte: On the sweeter side, but it does taste like what is described! So unique. Ham and Cheese croissants: These were so delicious! The croissants were so flaky and it was so flavorful. The seasoning on top worked really well also. The space was so cute, and seating was pretty easy to find. The baristas were also really friendly, and our drinks came out so fast! Definitely worth a try :) read more

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I was able to try a new item during another visit and this time I tried the blueberry matcha. As much as I love blueberry matcha, this one just tasted like cereal milk.. I know so many people love that flavor, but this is not really what I wanted. It just tasted like blueberry milk and no matcha. The color of the drink was more blue than green and overly sweet.. Pretty disappointed in this matcha honestly. read more

Mostra has been on my list of cafes I've wanted to try for a while and it did not disappoint! This location is hidden away in a business park, which I liked because it felt a little less busy than other locations so I was able to snag a table mid morning on a weekday. I've been obsessed with banana lattes recently and their Choconana cold brew has got to be the best one I've had so far. It tastes exactly like chocolate chip banana bread which is pretty much what i'm looking for in a banana latte. It was so good I forgot to snag a picture before I was halfway done! The wifi worked great and they have access to a bathroom in the connected office building. Overall it was a great place to get some work done. I would love to come back and try one of their creme brulee lattes. read more

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The coffee is up to par with the other Mostra location in SD. Their decor is simple and it's extremely clean inside. They have the fancy Ube / crème brûlée drinks here. We got the turon latte which was made with banana milk and it was unique. I enjoyed it since it wasn't too sweet. They also had croissants available! The young lady at the register was super nice and took time explaining the single serve coffee packets to us. This location was located in an office park. There is WiFi if you choose to work here. Parking was easy to find since they have a lot. read more

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We are visiting from Vegas and found this place on Yelp. Was excited to try it because of the great reviews and photos of the pastries and Ube cookie was calling my name. Unfortunately, the first sip was super disgusting and couldn't even taste any coffee. The guy working the counter wasn't very friendly either so that didn't make our experience great at all. They didn't have any food items at all so even more of a reason for my 1 star review but honestly this place doesn't deserve any stars because the coffee was so terrible. Super disappointed and would NOT RECOMMEND AT ALL!! read more

Mostra Coffee - Large Salted Caramel Latte - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

The coffee shop I was most looking forward to trying on our visit back to my hometown was the one I was least impressed by! I was drawn by the Filipino-inspired coffee drinks on their menu thanks to my San Diego friends who would post this on their social media, so I shared a bibingka latte with my husband. The coffee wasn't as bold as I'd like and the drink was a little watery. My husband and I go on coffee crawls whenever we travel, so we were able to compare Mostra with many other local coffee shops. My husband thought the bibingka topping was a bit overwhelming for a latte. Maybe their simpler lattes and brewed coffee taste better. On the bright side, the ube coconut cookie had such amazing flavor and texture. The texture reminded me of oatmeal cookies, but tastier (for those of you who don't like oatmeal cookies!) read more

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I stopped in this new Mostra Coffee location in Torrey Pines. I ordered a cortado with whole milk and their bacon and egg breakfast sandwich on a brioche bun. The cortado was pretty good. It was smooth and rich in coffee flavor. I was bummed it was not served in the traditional Gibraltar glass. I would have looked much nicer. The breakfast sandwich was a disappointment. The eggs were not made to order as I thought or looked on the menu. Instead, they were pre-made and cut into rectangular prism. I was not a fan, so I politely returned it and asked for a refund. I was bummed I couldn't have breakfast, but I'm happy they returned my $10. I hope they get their elbows dirty in the future and prepare egg to order. A nice soft scramble would be grand on the brioche bun. This location offers nice, comfortable seating inside and outside. The service was friendly, but they should welcome people as they walk in. Oh yes, their coffee beans are available here for retail. read more

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I came soon after they had opened and it wasn't too busy! The service is great and the drinks are good! I always get the cookie butter latte but I think their crème brûlée drinks are popular! I got a bagel with cream cheese for breakfast while I was there and something I really appreciated was that they gave me another cream cheese packet when I asked. So many places charge for an extra when the packet is just not enough for a layer for me! That great service made the experience better. I think there are also about two or three outlets there, if you're looking to study! No issues with parking. I recently tried their pumpkin cold brew (I think that's what it was) and it was ok! I think I will stick to my usual. Note: Nostalgia Coffee was here previously! read more

Mostra Coffee - Pumpkin cold brew - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

Never been to this location but happened to be in the area and had to stop by! Carmel latte was super delicious and smooth. This location is smaller than others with limited tables, easy to find parking. Consistent and delicious coffee! read more

5/5 For someone who doesn't really drink coffee- this was really good. All the flavors were there. Ube Latte - my favorite - had great flavors- perfect blend of coffee and ube flavors. I can see why this place gets busy. Definitely give it a try if you're in town. read more

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This Mostra location is great! We've been to one in Poway but this is a nice one tucked in a business area. We came on the weekend so it might be different during the week, however for a Sunday morning it was really peaceful. A nice amount of seating and quick service. They have a great menu in my opinion, with lots of options for different fun drinks! We had a guava cheese pastry too which was delicious. Would absolutely recommend a visit! read more

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10/26/24: MOSTRA COFFEE'S TORREY HILLS GRAND OPENING WAS GREAT FOR THE COMMUNITY. The official grand opening ceremony lasted for a good part of the day with a DJ, incredible staff, great food & drinks as well as floods of customers! I ordered: * Longacino McMostra Breakfast Sando (longanisa-Tocino, egg, hashbrowns) 10/10 * Buko Pandan Ube-ignets (with coconut flakes & powdered sugar) 8/10. These beignets are a little more dense than a traditional beignet, which gives it more of a fluffy donut texture. * Ube Crème Brûlée Latte 10/10. I've visited other locations and must say Mostra Coffee really knows how to make delicious lattes. I'm excited to see this business thrive with their future plans! read more

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Located in Torrey Pines, parking is plentiful and easy to find. The staff were welcoming and kind. Though seats are few it seems enough for the size of the store. There are options for both indoor and Creme brulee latte (5/5): super! The sugar was perfectly caramelized. It wasn't too hot which may not be to your preference. The cream and espresso mixed so well creating a rich and textured drink from the crispy bits of caramelized sugar. Tap to pay is accepted. Overall, Mostra Coffee is great place for coffee. The menu items are very unique and there are some cool flavors. read more

Mostra Coffee - Creme brulee latte - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

Big fan!! We've been to the Sorrento Valley as well as the Carmel Mountain locations, both served exceptional coffee drinks. They also have a good story about how they source their coffee. Try it if you haven't already! read more

overall: 5/5 service: 5/5 inside: clean and has free wifi! perf for studying! iced blueberry pancake latte: sooo good!! love the blueberry flavor! 5/5 read more

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First time in one of their locations. Came to this one because there was a pop up. Didn't know what to order, I just know my friends recommended their Filipino flavored lattes/drinks. I was debating with the bibingka latte or their campfire mocha latte... the bibingka can only be made hot, but I didn't want anything hot. The cashier who took my order suggested I do the bibingka milk and campfire mocha combo which sounded delicious. So I did just that. The bibingka was milk was def. something I can distinguish even if the campfire had some chocolate syrup added. I was thinking it might be too sweet as a combo, but it actually was just right. Glad I was able to get a bit of both flavors. Interesting combo, but it worked well. Shoutout to that cashier! Wish I got her name because she was patient with me in my decisions. read more

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Smaller corner cafe in a corporate like complex. Ordered the blueberry pancake latte half sweet which was a good adjustment for me since I don't like my drinks too sweet. The half sweetness was just right as the blueberry flavor was subtle and the pancake was a good after taste. My friend ordered the creme brûlée latte which was also good- surprisingly not overly sweet. I might be down to come again but most likely not since the drinks were pretty pricey ($7+). read more

Mostra Coffee - Blueberry Pancakes Latte (top) and Creme Brulee Latte (bottom) - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

Very quiet spot for self studying. The sandwich is also delicious if replace the bun with the croissant. read more

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We were visiting San Diego and have been wanting to try Mostra for some time now. This location just happened to be the most convenient for us. Based on yelp reviews, we had a few food items and drinks we wanted to try. Upon ordering, we were told that they didn't have any food options because they were in the process of changing vendors. This was disappointing, because we went early in the morning and needed breakfast. We continued with our drink order - 1 honey lavender latte and 1 Vietnamese coffee. They told us they were out of Vietnamese coffee, another disappointment. The honey lavender was delicious but not balanced. I don't know if it's just this particular location that is bad at managing their inventory but it was definitely a bad first impression for us. read more

I got the bibingka latte and I was blown away by how well the distinct coffee flavor was able to shine alongside sweet caramelized sugar. Rest assured they care about both quality beans and unique non-caffeinated flavors here. Vibes are chill and it was not crowded at all on a Sunday morning. There is a little bit of seating but most people grabbed coffee to go. read more

The vibe was already off when I came in, which was unfortunate because I really wanted to try a coffee shop that had some Filipino representation. The baristas weren't welcoming and they already ran out of breakfast sandwiches and the two drinks I really wanted to try (Turon & Bibinka lattes).. and this was pretty early on July 4 around 8ish AM. I ended up getting their campfire mocha, which was pretty disappointing because it was pretty milky and I could barely taste the coffee. I also got the ube crème brûlée latte which was okay. I probably wouldn't come back to this location. read more

Jenny was so awesome! She was super quick and handled the long line with grace. The coffee is amazing and all the food tastes super fresh. The music and overall tone of the coffee shop had a good vibe, but Jenny truly pushed it over the top to be amazing! read more

Place was very festive, clean and very welcoming. Server named Christelle was very helpful and friendly. Food and drinks are all perfectly balance so I am giving them more than 5 stars. Definitely will come back here next time read more

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Coffee was very sour! I'm a black coffee drinker and we did not enjoy the coffee at all.

The coffee is decent, I have not had any of the specialty drinks that everyone raves about here. What really annoys not just me but at least another person waiting every time... is the wait. It's always so long which almost makes it not worth visiting. Annoyed I spend $9 for a croissant that's roughly $4-6 at any donut or other coffee shop and did not taste great at all. read more

Usually service is great, but recently there is a new employee who is just salty every time we come in- not really sure why she is in customer service...... seems like we are a hassle being there and is borderline rude.... read more

Love their coffee. The flat white is consistently made perfect. When wanting a little treat drink, highly recommend the campfire mocha. And if you haven't tried their beans, try Ghost Bear! read more

My go to spot in Sorrento! This place is more than a coffee shop, it's a community. I always feel welcomed, coffee here is amazing, and the place is spacious and offers indoor and outdoor seating. My favorite: They make their Chai in-house and their espresso pairs so well with it. I believe it's the best chai latte in SD hands down. read more

Excellent coffee and quick service! Wish they stayed open later. Tried the guava cheese danish...wow! So good! And the ambiance inside is great! read more

The coffee is so unique and flavorful. The beans are so tasty and not overroasted, they are pros! I had the crème brûlée latte, and asked for half sweetness. They torch the sugar on top and caramelize it. It is yummy! read more

Work in this office park and live near by. Sad when the previous coffee place closed abruptly. However, tried Mostra and glad I have a new go to. Staff is super friendly. Not a lot of seating options inside but there is seating outside. I ordered the cookie butter latte. Did not disappoint! They also offer food. I hope they are successful. read more

Mostra Coffee - Cookie butter latte - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

Finally.... a locally-owned craft coffee place located in the heart of Carmel Valley and Del Mar. Located in a beautiful neighborhood business park with plenty of parking, yet walking distance to so much. Elegant with seating areas inside and out for meetings and studying. Your chance to enjoy Mostra coffee, Roaster of the Year 2020. I had my usual flat white with oat milk. Always consistent, no matter the Mostra location. But if this is your first time trying, you must have one of their signature brûlée lattes. Being Filipino-owned, they represent with Bibinka, Turon and Ube flavors! The staff is always friendly and the ambience is always light and bright. Open 7-2pm daily. read more

Mostra Coffee - Friendly staff and great ambience... - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

Im going to be telling my grandchildren about the ham and cheese croissant I had here. Absolutely legendary and everyone should try it at least once before they die. Aside from that, their cappuccinos are fantastic. Bonus points for the latte art. read more