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Selva Coffee House is an amazing and super cute coffee shop located inside a plant nursery…read more I visited early in the morning on a weekday and the place was not very full. They have an amazing menu of drinks, pastries and also breakfast items. Placing an order was very easy and the staff was very kind. Please note that if you order breakfast items, you need to pick them up at a different area of the nursery. For my first time I went with an iced coffee and ordered their cheese danish. The coffee was delicious and exactly what I needed after my flight to San Diego. The cheese danish was probably one of the best I've ever had, and I am still dreaming about it. The place has cute vibes and plenty of tables to hang out or work remotely. They also have a nice selection of unique items that I think make perfect gifts. Overall, this was such a unique find, and I can't wait to come back during my next trip to San Diego!

Nice coffee shop in Ocean Beach. Very spacious with lots of seating which is great for those who…read morewas to do a little work. I love their blueberry hibiscus tea here. Coffee is also solid. Street parking only which can be competitive depending on when you go. Staff is always so nice.

I was really looking forward to trying the espresso here but it was honestly okay for me. I got an…read moreiced americano and to be quite honest, it tasted very acidic and almost soapy at the same time. I've had better americanos elsewhere. So it didn't meet my expectations. I did also try the breakfast burrito, and it was pretty good. Is it the best? No, but it definitely got the job done. My boyfriend and I split the banana bread as well. And that was fabulous!!!!! So yummy.

First time visiting this morning. I had an iced strawberry matcha oatmilk latte and the lil'…read moredippers (mini burritos). They were both great! I was craving something savory, and they hit the spot. The baristas were friendly. Ambiance was casual with most of the seating outside in the Liberty Station courtyard with very limited seating inside. I'd definitely visit again.

Great coffee shop to stop in at. The drinks are delicious and the service is wonderful. It's in a…read moregood location and the shop has great vibes.

Came here after lunch. I was craving something warm and comforting. And I needed a bit of caffeine!…read moreI ordered my favorite, the Bibingka Creme Brulee latte... heavenly. While I waited for my order, I went next-door to See's candy. I was craving fudge. I returned about 2 to 3 minutes after my order and my order was ready. The service was great... It was fast and the lady was really friendly. Inside it's very dark & moody vibes, still good natural light where you can work and study from. I just wish they brought back the Turon crème brûlée latte.

Years since I been back. Got myself a crème brûlée latte and an ice caramel again. This time it was…read morea lot better than. The last time Crème brûlée was my fav of the two. Not too sweeet. Good flavor. Nice vanilla hints. Good drink Caramel latte was good also. Maybe I wanted a bit more caramel flavor but it was a good drink overall. Loved the aesthetic of the shop. Service was good. Lots of parking. Overall good experience and I'll be back when In the area

Women & LGBTQIA+ owned business to visit on your next trip to San Diego!…read more We hit it for breakfast and coffee and sat on left in picture where pink table and chairs are. I had the Açaí bowl and my daughter had a bagel with cream cheese. Both were delicious ! For coffee, I had the Light iced Mac Nut Latte. Made with Macadamia nut milk and tasted like dessert! They are dog friendly and even gave Kai a milkbone treat:) Ambiance? It was lovely sitting where we did as we got to meet so many people that stopped and hugged or pet Kai and she loved all the attention. This place was hopping and consistently , people were entering. It was a great experience all the way around!

Was walking around downtown and needed some coffee. Saw that…read morethey had a unique menu. It a small shop. But I noticed that most of the shop around here are small. The coffee was really good. The ladies were really nice. I feel bad for the small shop owners, prices for coffee just keep getting higher. I don't know how much longer people are going to keep paying

We were here dining with dad so I figured I would "sniff in" for another sack of whole beans…read more I have always loved Brazilian java, so I am moving down their list trying new beans. It is typically medium roast, not sour or bitter. Today I bought this: "Verao" Single Origin Tasting notes: marzipan, peanuts, caramelized sugar 12 oz. Very aromatic after brewing and you can pick up the tasting notes if you sniff into the grounds especially. The STAFF are okay but not great. Nobody was present at the counter for several minutes and there is no bell to ring. I vetoed and used the restroom. When I returned, same deal. She did show from the back a couple of minutes later but she acted as if I was invisible. Was she handling a drive-thru order on those ear buds? ;) Regardless, I eventually got my java and up out of that mug. Thankfully the java in my mug was worth the minor annoyance. Welcome to the anti-social "tech age" where even customer service people are sometimes not down.

Having been at Liberty Public Market, I was ready for a much needed cup of coffee. Inside the…read moremarket I was able to smell the aroma of coffee beans and much like many others, found myself naturally walking in line waiting for my turn at a cup of joe. I have to commend the person working the stand on a weekend all alone and wow did they freaking hustle. Drinks were executed very quickly and everyone was happy. I went for an iced oat milk vanilla latte and appreciated how they made their own syrup. The drink was super fresh and I really enjoyed the beans they used. A tried and true cup of coffee is one I'll always appreciate. If I find myself back at the market, I'm sure I'll be back.

After seeing many comments that this is the best coffee in SD, I was super excited to try it out…read more Goldchild is in the heart of downtown SD, so I'd recommend going on a weekday when there might be more parking. The store is super cute and tiny, but there's a few spots to sit and work. It's true what the other reviews say, this place is overwhelmed with the smell of cinnamon desserts! So tempting and delicious. I opted for a regular latte with oat milk. It was very smooth, lightly roasted, and balanced. It is exactly how i like my coffee! A person who prefers darker roast may not like it as much. I would definitely return and try some of their flavored lattes as well!

I came here on a Sunday and arrived in the line about 10:16 am and let's just say be patient and…read moreprepare to wait a while (10:47am is when I reached the front and ordered). I like that Goldchild Coffee Roasters has their own character and way of operating compared to the newer shops that have been appearing. This coffee spot is known to put more care and create an experience for the people that come in and with the quality that came to me-- I'm really grateful because it felt like I was getting my moneys worth! I didn't see any specialty drink (you know like lattes with delicious syrups). So, I decided to get an Iced Latte. They mentioned that their iced drinks don't come with ice-- it's shaken! I really liked this aspect because I could walk for hours and my drink wouldn't get watered down at all! The to go cup actually felt really heavy when I compared it to my friend's matcha. It was interesting as it was just a cold plain latte-- something in the way they extracted the drink must have made it really full bodied! The latte was smooth, well balanced (ratio of milk), and the flavor of the espresso really came through. It was beautiful, really delicious! My friend ordered a Matcha with a little bit of vanilla and he really really enjoyed it. My other friend had the Japan Cold Brew and was mind blown with the flavor as he thought he was just getting a plain ol' cold brew. The owner swung by to check on how things were and told us a little bit about the place and what she recommends we try next time based off our ordering choice. It was very sweet of her and I can't wait to come by next time! I really wanted to order "for here," but time didn't let me, so that's def for next visit as well. Next time, I'll try "Numbers" Latte or their most popular, "Morning in Stockholm," these two were recommended by the owner! She mentioned these flavors are also good with the matcha. I heard great things about their pastries as well, which I will be ordering next (: highly recommend Goldchild Coffee Roasters!

6/7/26: Tried the coconut macadamia cold brew with coconut cold foam. The cold brew was great in…read moreflavor with the perfect amount of sweetness and creaminess from coconut the cold foam. Couldn't taste the macadamia personally but overall the cold brew with the foam was a solid 4.5/5. I will come back to try other drinks.

Service was incredible. The young man who helped me was super hospitable and went above and beyond…read more Since it was my first time, he walked me through the menu, recommended their most popular drink which was the Son of a Sailor and even told me about their protein pastries and donuts. I ended up getting the protein coffee cake and a burrito. The coffee was great, the burrito was stuffed and actually nutritious, and the coffee cake was packed with nutrients too... maybe a little hard to swallow but still tasty overall. Awesome first experience I'll definitely be back