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    Pink Rose Cafe

    3.9 (385 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Brown sugar shaken expresso and French vanilla kiss
    David F.

    So.Much.PINK! I took my wife and daughter here and they absolutely fell in love with this place. The vibe is definitely welcoming and cute from a guy standpoint. The service baristas were really helpful helping decide the best choice of drink. I snagged their brown sugar shaken expresso which was very delightful. Daughter grabbed French Vanilla Kiss. My daughter was smiling the whole time and was getting ideas how she wants to decorate her bedroom. (Thanks pink rose cafe!). lol.

    Ashley G.

    Cute, tasty, and a fun atmosphere, what more can a girl ask for? We spent our Mother's Day here and it was special. The food options are limited and there was no chicken for the salad however the experience was fun and I'd come back. Definitely a place to try! The food was good and the staff were so kind and helpful!

    siri g.

    This place has been on my list for a long time, and I finally got a chance to check it out. I love the concept, the all-pink, rosy aesthetic is super cute and definitely eye-catching. The service, however, was a bit hit or miss. One of the staff members was incredibly sweet and did a fantastic job, while the other wasn't very welcoming, which affected the overall experience. I ordered the avocado bagel on an everything bagel, and it was absolutely delicious. I also felt the bagel was fairly and reasonably priced. On the other hand, I tried the pink rosy lemonade after asking for a staff recommendation, and it was quite disappointing. It tasted like overly sweet, pink-colored sugar water and felt very overpriced for what it was. I really hope they reconsider their pricing on drinks to better match the quality.

    unicorn lemonade
    Sydnee C.

    first of all - this is the cutest little coffee shop i have ever seen. my daughters favorite color is pink so i told her to put on something pink and we decided to go check it out. the menu is limited/pricey and not a lot to choose from but it made her soo happy. i do like their new lavender lemonade that i tried during the taste of la mesa - but i was pretty bummed you had to choose between that or the matcha :( however, im excited to see where there next location is and if they are expanding the menu!

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    Paul D.

    Ignoring the cuteness, the experiences I've had here, maybe a half-dozen times, are just middling. The coffee drinks are ok but they offer only 16 oz sizes for things like cappuccino, and I don't think there is any option for a non-cardboard cup. While I've never tried any of the food items like waffles, I am usually looking for a pastry of some type, and there is usually very little on offer. I assume it is better in the early morning but that isn't when I go. Today there was just two slices of a coffee cake, which my wife said was very dry and tasteless. I agree with Dana R., it feels like they went all in on theme and phoned the rest in. They have added some outside tables. The chairs on the inside tables are slightly low and hard to get out of if you are older.

    Matcha Vanilla Latte w/Oatmilk
    Teresa S.

    Theee cutest little cafe in La Mesa. Second time around and no disappointments. Customer service is always A1. They adjusted my drink to how I like it and it was perfect! Thank you.

    My friend May Star and I @ pink rose
    Linda C.

    I had a fabulous time having a galentines day party here. Pink and red everywhere; w flowers on the walk vintage Barbie sketches in the bathroom and a full menu of deli us treats many of them pink. I had the best strawberry shake of my life (photo included) and a grill cheese sandwich w turkey;others had crepes and coffee drinks (pink)amongst other things. So many great photo opps for u and your girlies.

    Daniela C.

    We recently visited Pink Rose Cafe for the first time, and it was such a cute experience--especially because my daughter specifically asked to go to an all-pink café and was so excited about it. The vibe is definitely part of the charm. Inside, it's on the smaller side, but they've put so much thought into the decor. It has this vintage, feminine, all-pink aesthetic that feels really intentional and pretty. It's one of those places that's just fun to look at and be in. I ordered a coconut matcha, and it was honestly so good--definitely something I'd go back for. My kids got an ice cream sundae, and they loved it too, so that was a win all around. They also have outdoor seating, which is where we ended up sitting since the weather's been so nice lately. I will say, it did get pretty warm inside and didn't seem like there was much AC, so sitting outside felt like the better option. The service was great--they bring everything out to you, which I always appreciate, especially when I'm with my kids. It made the whole experience feel more relaxed. Another little bonus is the area itself--the street is super cute, with a few other small shops nearby, so it's nice for walking around before or after. Overall, it's a really sweet spot with good drinks, a fun aesthetic, and a great little outing--especially if you have kids

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    Alma G.

    The Pink Rose Cafe definitely lives up to its name! This cafe is small but super cute and aesthetically pleasing! The inside has lots of pink and also has 2 flower walls that are perfect for cute photo ops. There are about 7 tables inside and 2 outside as well. It was a little lonesome when I got there, and the staff didn't really offer any suggestions or greetings. I ordered an iced raspberry white mocha, which was delicious! It also had a good kick of caffeine that kept me going through my day. I wasn't able to grab any food to try since I was parked at the 5min parking spot out front and didn't want to risk a ticket and also didn't want to pay for parking. I definitely want to come back another day to try their food and other drinks, too.

    Roxanne G.

    Stopped by Pink Rose Cafe this morning and spent about $15 on two drinks: an espresso cortado and the French Kiss.First impressions, the café itself is very cute and definitely leans hard into the floral aesthetic, which makes it visually appealing and Instagram-friendly. The French Kiss tasted watered down, and I honestly couldn't taste the espresso at all. I even asked for an extra shot with oat milk, but it ended up tasting more like diluted sugar than coffee. It was pretty disappointing.The espresso cortado was basically just straight espresso. I requested almond milk, but I couldn't really tell if anything had been added. I may stop by again during the week to give it another chance, since the space itself is very cute and an excellent little cafe to sit and talk with friends.

    Iced honey lavender latte and hot honey rose matcha
    Lenea E.

    So cute! We loved the baristas that helped us with our order. We stumbled into this pretty pink cafe and it's become one of our favs! It's darling inside and the drinks are great!

    Avocado Toast
    Sara A.

    This is a super cute spot located in downtown La Mesa and I'm so glad I finally checked it out. It's a little tiny, with limited seating inside and outside. Decor is gorgeous, soft and welcoming. I could see this being a spot that attracts people for photos for sure. I thought it was just a coffee shop but they actually have a full menu too. Our coffee was good, nothing special but fresh and we enjoyed them. The avocado toast was basic, the bread was very fresh and it came as a single slice. Since it was very basic and only one slice, I think it was over priced. We also got a scoop of strawberry ice cream which was really good. We sat outside which was beautiful and peaceful. There is street parking, some metered. Ambiance and service was great, food/drinks were good, pricing was a little high for what you get but all in all, I liked the cafe.

    Açaí bowl and brown sugar shaken latte.
    Dana R.

    When it comes to presentation and ambience the Pink Rose Cafe has it covered. It is super cute and went all in on theme. But it's like that's where they stopped and phoned the rest in. My friend and I met for breakfast and a time to catch up. We were one of two parties there. We had a lot of catching up to do so I was a little happy that they weren't super busy or I would've felt rushed to leave. We both had the açaí bowls which were beautiful and tasted great. She had a matcha drink that was cute. I didn't taste it. I had the shaken brown sugar latte. It was okay. Initially I wanted a pastry but they looked like Costco muffins and pastries, but more expensive. Seemed a little old. One of the tables near us got the strawberry waffle and it was really pretty. Later, another got a bagel sandwich which looked tasty. Might give it another try with my daughters and hit the meet cute book shop a few doors down.

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    Ask the Community - Pink Rose Cafe

    Do we need reservation?

    No. It's a walk in coffee spot.

    Is this somewhere one could do some studying or work for a few hours?

    I would say no. It's small and it gets busy.

    Is this place dog friendly?

    Hi. Yes it is.

    Any cool looking HOT coffee like for tweens?

    Our unicorn lemonade is very popular. Comes with cotton candy

    Is there a kid friendly drink menu?

    Yes! Aside from juices and hot chocolate, ask for the Unicorn Lemonade. A fun, eye appealing and tasty drink for kids!

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