Philz is my fav coffee shop in the Bay Area, so happy that they also have a location here in SD…read more My undefeated go to drink has always been the mint mojito, but their new(ish) tiramisu latte is a close 2nd! Service is always superb!

During a recent trip to San Diego, my best friend INSISTED that we stop by Philz Coffee before…read morelunch. I had heard of them before but never tried. We came midday on a Friday and this place was POPPIN. Definitely seems to be a study and hangout spot for college age students. All of the tables were taken with laptops open and there was a steady line of people waiting to order, but it moved quickly. The girl at the register was friendly and helped me decide on a beverage when I was stuck between a couple choices. I went with the Honey Haze which was their cold brew with honey and oat milk. After ordering we got our drinks pretty quickly. They had forgotten to give me a lid at first so when I grabbed it a good amount spilled on my pants and stained them a little, so note to self, do not grab before they give you a lid!! My drink was pretty tasty and the honey flavor was subtle but noticeable and the perfect amount of sweetness. Overall pretty good! My best friend swears by the Mint Mojito and that's exactly what she got. Pretty good coffee and glad we tried.

this is a really nice coffee shop WITH PIZZA!…read more i love their house made hazelnut syrup in the sandpiper latte. they have a salted caramel latte called the left coast latte. their pastries and chocolate chip cookies are very unique and tasty. outside they make authentic napolitano style pizzas in a wood fired oven imported from italy. we had the margherita. it was to die for. tasted just like pizzas i've had in napoli. the pizza chef was very skilled, we watched him make ours. they start making pizzas at 11, so that's a perfect time to show up and enjoy both pizza and coffee :-)

Great coffee, a great place, and an awesome atmosphere -- everything is exactly how it should be…read more I'm giving it 5 out of 5. Wishing you continued success and prosperity!

We came for a late night coffee to go. I love that it's open late. You can't get a late night…read morecoffee in that many places. Everything sounded good to try. What I love is they had a Ramadan menu. I ordered the date cardamom latte and it was so good. Their Dubai cookie was good also. So tasty and fulfills my Dubai chocolate cravings. The staff was great. I was overwhelmed with the choices and didn't know what to pick. She understood and was ok with me taking my time. She explained the cookies they had. Nice and great customer service. Will definitely be back!

Karak House Coffee: Date of Visit: 3.24.2026…read moreLocation: Sorrento Valley Cuisine Type: Cafe Vibe: Chill Cost: $$ Service: Fast Food/ Rating: -4/5- I had the cake and the cookie and the coffee. I'll say the cake is tres de leche and yeah its good not too sweet. The cookie is kind of ridiculously priced (it wasn't shown) its like $12 for a cookie that dubai chocolate craze. The coffee is typical kinda latte with a flair of saffron. Overall Thoughts: Best Thing I ate: This cake was like wet cake with a nice solid earl grey frosting Something to Improve: Its all good for what it is please at least for that cookie show me the price haha

Very good, but the coffee isn't very sweet just FYI :) They were super nice and our drinks came out…read morepretty fast, but there was a long line. It was a very chill vibe, super welcoming and easy!

I've been here twice now, and my second visit really stood out, probably because I came early in…read morethe morning right when they opened at 7am. I was surprised by how busy it gets even on a weekday morning, but arriving early helped me snag a cozy spot inside. There are only about 4-5 indoor tables, but plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the beautiful San Diego weather. The staff was friendly and welcoming, even while managing the rush. The hardest part about this place is deciding what to order, everything looks so good. I don't remember what I got on my first visit, but this time I went with a Nutella-stuffed croissant, and it was absolutely delicious. I also ordered a latte, which was solid. I can't really speak to how "authentic" it is, but I can say it's definitely worth visiting at least once, especially if you're a local.

We literally just left here. The hostess saw me put a blanket on and had them bring a standing fire…read morepit which was so nice of her and attentive. This place was so esthetically beautiful. My husband loved his steak chilaquiles, and I go the Lox Bagel with a side of potatoes and scrambled eggs and couldn't finish it. The staff is exceptionally nice. Definitely give this place a try.

There's a reason why the Blueberry Love pancakes are plastered all over their pictures on Yelp;…read morethey are phenomenal. The Shakshuka was also very delicious, and had a nice little kick, but not at all overpowering the other flavors in the dish. We (party of 2) were seated within 25 mins on a busy Sunday morning, and were lucky to be seated inside. I had no idea how stylish and chic it was until we walked in! I was in awe by all the cute, and fun decor. We are incredibly lucky to have such awesome places like this in San Diego! Can't wait for my return :)

this place is so cute!! the staff was sweet, the soup / grilled cheese was really flavorful (a bit…read moresalty, but with the bread was perfection), the encanto latte was the best mix of a bit sweet - but still able to taste the coffee, & the views from outside are perfect for people watching & seeing the water at a far distance. great place to hang around, especially on valentine's day!

I'll start with the positive's, the food and drinks were amazing. My girlfriend and I ordered the…read morehaven smoothie, the garden omelette and a capuchino paired with a matcha latte. Exquisite recipes and flavors. Ambience was splendid as I initially felt a nice, European like feel to the architecture of the place. However, the service I found to be a bit.... Grotesque. Particularly the service provided from the women with the orange/reddish hair. Upon my girlfriend and I's arrival, we were immediately met with a condescending, pretentious energy from her that carried on throughout our one hour dine in experience here. It was a let down truly because once again, the food and ambience was great, but the service was very unwelcoming and we will not be back nor recommend because of this. La Jolla is a very beautiful place with people coming from all walks of life, to have a worker immediately place insinuations and project feelings towards people on first glance, can be bad for business.

Food was amazing. Nice robust flavor from the béarnaise…read moresauce on the Salmon Benedict. Waiter was very pleasant. He asked what kind of side of toast did I want with my Benedict, I responded with "oh? There's toast included? Maybe Rye?" And he said "oh no, my apologies, it doesn't come with toast". I must have had a really sad look on my face when I said "oh ok". because he said "you know what, I'll throw in a side of complimentary toast". Anyways, great little niche close to the ocean. Nice light cool breeze. Street Parking was easy to find

This place is really very cool. They had some service issues when I sat out on the sidewalk but…read morewhen I was in the patio inside the restaurant, it was all sorted. My daughter loves their waffles which is great and all but...for $15, you get one waffle. Its a thin one. With a teaspoon of powdered sugar on top. Want another even on the same plate? Also $15. Order 2 at the same time? $30. All the dishes were very good and they have coffee out for you so if you arrive and there's a wait, you can have some free caffeine. All the dishes and the coffee seemed better than what I would have expected in a super touristy area. If its windy out, don't sit outside because the umbrellas blow over even with sand bags on them and I saw one nearly take an old guy's eye out.

Aloha Yelpers,…read more Reviews can be subjective and often just reflect how we felt in the moment--sometimes good, sometimes bad. As a business owner and someone who frequents a lot of establishments around the world, I'm always paying extra attention to how different brands and teams operate. After being a regular at Parakeet for the last 6 years, I felt inclined to finally write a review, based purely on appreciation for the all-star team at this location (Kayla, Janelle, Neda, Hailey, Regina, Michelle, Calvin, and all the cooks crushing it in the kitchen daily) and everything they bring to the community. BIG VIBES & Customer Experience Biggest one on the checklist. The energy is always on point from the second I walk in to the second I leave. The entire staff is friendly, welcoming, authentic, and genuinely cares about making the experience top-tier. Also worth noting, they're up at 5 AM to open at 7 AM... which is already heroic. On top of that, this location gets its fair share of entitled, unfriendly, and straight-up rude customers (I've seen it firsthand on the daily). Even then, the ladies and Calvin handle it with patience, professionalism, and still keep the good energy going. That shit is not easy. Attention to Detail Regina and Hailey run a tight operation day to day. Their attention to detail and consistency is honestly unmatched. I've been to plenty of spots around the neighborhood, and no one has it as dialed in as they do. They are also better dressed than other managers in the biz. BIG STYLE POINTS Problem Solving I've watched this team navigate everything--broken equipment, unhappy customers, clogged toilets (lol), bad weather, and difficult delivery drivers yelling at them through Google Translate. And they handle it all without missing a beat and staying composed. Meanwhile, I've seen other places completely implode in similar situations--blaming each other or arguing instead of solving the problem. Not the case here. Always solution-oriented. Extra props to Janelle for unclogging the toilet and Kayla for chasing a grasshopper out the door when it jumped on a table. Yessahhh Consistency Food and drinks are always consistent--fresh, well-seasoned, proper temp, and clean presentation. The cooks are back there working hard but still somehow having a good time while pushing out orders for both dine-in and delivery. The girls and Calvin on bar are always crushing it. Espresso is never burnt, matcha is smooth (no clumpy, low-tier stuff), and the latte art is always on point. Shoutout to Neda, Hailey, Regina, and Calvin for keeping things fast and high quality. Cleanliness Everything is always clean, smells good, and actually put away where it belongs. No shakshuka stains on tables, no scone crumbs everywhere, no sticky coffee floors, no overflowing trash cans--things that, somehow, have become the norm at other nearby spots. All in all, I never leave reviews, so the fact that I'm writing this says something lol. Hopefully whoever reads this--regulars, upper management, or owners--recognizes that this all-star team is what makes this Parakeet location special, and a big reason it continues to bring GREAT VIBES to LJ LET'S GET THEM A PAY RAISE!! Mahalo, Brady

LVE Parakeet La Jolla. Everyone is so sweet. Kayla and Calvin serve the best care and cappuccinoread more

Came here on a Saturday around 12 PM, and there wasn't a long line, which was nice especially on a…read morehot day! The cafe itself is very small, simple, and cute. I ordered a few drinks for my friends and me to try since it was our first time here, and we were heading to the beach after. They hand-whisk their matcha for each drink, which I really appreciate because most matcha spots in San Diego pre-make theirs. I got the regular matcha latte. I assumed it would already be sweetened, but it wasn't, which wasn't a big deal for me since I prefer little to no sweetness. It was still really good: perfect consistency, and you can definitely taste the matcha. My cousin got the matcha cream top (similar to a matcha einspänner), and I loved their vanilla bean syrup(?) that was included in the drink. It had the perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess. My friends also tried the orange latte, and they were pleasantly surprised by the cream on top. The orange flavor was noticeable but still subtle, and the coffee itself was strong. The syrups balanced everything out nicely. Definitely would come back again!

I'm so glad I stumbled upon Immersion Coffee while looking for a good matcha spot in La Jolla…read more I ordered the strawberry matcha and the black sesame latte. The strawberry matcha was good -- I'd rate it around a 7/10 (and I say that as a matcha lover). It had a nice flavor, but I've definitely had stronger matcha elsewhere. The black sesame latte was my favorite. You can really taste the sesame, which gave it a rich, nutty flavor that stood out compared to other lattes I've tried. Overall, I'm really happy I found this spot and would come back. Next time, I'd love to try more of their drinks -- especially to compare their sesame latte with others.

Came here for my birthday and I wished i shouldn't have. First off, the interior is nicely…read moredecorated. It has a good vibe with the decorative flowers everywhere. Now on to the food which is the most important. Ordered The Cure with friend chicken, The Meso which was a grilled chicken burger, a latte and an orange juice...wait till you hear about this one. The Cure ($24) was basically a biscuit with gravy, tater tots and fried chicken. The fried chicken was overcooked - it looked too brown. It was chewy and difficult to chew and enjoy. I only ate half of the plate because even the biscuit was too dense to eat. The guy asked if I wanted a to-go box which I refused because there was no way I was goin to eat the rest. The Meso ($18) was just okay. It's literally just a grilled chicken burger - no sides included - you wan fries with that? That would be an additional $7. The latte ($6.50) I liked - simple. Nothing added - just milk and espresso shots. The orange juice...it wasn't on the menu, so no prices were seen. Well...turns out it was $12!!! Get real! No wonder this wasn't on the menu cause for sure no one would be ordering orange juice for $12 for 12.4oz. Now I don't mind paying for good food but the food here wasn't even good. These prices are getting ridiculous. When it comes to service...it wasn't good. I was looking for the waiter to come take our order. Ended up flagging someone else and then our waiter stopped by asking, "looks like someone took your order". When the food arrived we didn't get any condiments...again we waited for the waiter. Nowhere to be seen. I got up, went to their bar area and asked for hot sauce and ketchup. It's as if we were forgotten. The service was not what I expected. This was a $75 bill (with tax/tip) for 2 persons...we're talking $37.50 per person...for something so basic. Needless to say we won't be going back.

I arrived here because my previous plans were canceled last minute and I saw it was still closed…read morebut I saw someone working so I decided to walk up and see my lunch. Apparently the cafe opens at 9am and the restaurant open at 10am so yes I was lucky as I arrived 5 minutes prior. The host/waitress was really nice and friendly. The coffee was delicious, I got the iced pistachio latte with oat milk. I really enjoyed the music, the space, the outdoor seating. I got to read my new book and soak it up. Definitely coming back soon