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    Playground Art + Coffee

    4.4 (16 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Jack M.

    This is a cool spot in North Park, San Diego. In addition to being a full espresso bar, they also offer fresh baked goods, playfully games and toys, that even adults would like to spend time with to bring back those fond memories. I had a cortado and a house made breakfast bar. The breakfast bar was made in house and was made with oats, cranberries, cinnamon, and a touch of cardamon. It had a bit of a chewy texture because of the cranberries. It was tasty. The cortado was well made. It had a very slight bitterness towards the end, but not much. It was very nice up front and into a smooth rich flavor. Good cortado. The young ladies working here were very upbeat and friendly. The hospitality was very welcoming and service went without a hitch. I liked that they took the time to engage in conversation. There's plenty of inside seating and a variety of games to play.

    Jasmine S.

    I decided to step into Playground this morning, and I had such a great time. I think I just found my next favorite spot. Ferris, the manager, was soo friendly and it was great to get to know them! They let me know about all the events that they hold (craft night and switch/animal crossing nights). They also made this amazing Uber tonic latte drink, which is something I didn't expect to love as much as I did!

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    Lauren V.

    Went on a coffee crawl with my husband and we decided to stop in at Playground coffee, as we were in the area and it's right in the best spot of North Park. The moment you step in the calming pastel color scheme, unique fluffy furniture, and fun atmosphere is super relaxing and inviting! We were greeted kindly upon entry and the staff was really friendly and answered all our questions. We ended up getting the Ube strawberry Matcha latte, it was absolutely delicious and just what we needed for an afternoon pick me up. We also sat and played with some of their toys in the café area. It's super spacious and there's table seating if you need to focus and work, and couches and chairs if you're trying to hang out. just a really great coffee and really great atmosphere, we're definitely coming back soon.

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    Kevin Z.

    Never had a strawberry cold foam on latte before but it works! It's a really cozy space with really comfortable chairs.

    Matcha pandan and Hazelnut Sesame Latte with oat milk
    Chris M.

    Wonderful experience stumbling upon this coffee/matcha shop! The owner was very kind and offering suggestions/modifications for my wife who doesn't drink coffee but wanted to enjoy the pandan drink. The music was also great (a lot of kpop and BTS) which was an added plus!

    Roger S.

    I found this coffee shop through a friend who recommended it as a good coworking spot to grab a drink and get some work done. First impression--the place is huge. There's plenty of seating, including a long communal table that's perfect for working or meeting up with friends. The space itself is definitely the highlight. While waiting for my friends, I checked out the menu and the matcha caught my eye. I decided to go with a strawberry matcha since I'd been craving one. When the barista rang me up, I was honestly surprised--it was $12 for a small. I hesitated, but went ahead with it and tipped, bringing the total to $13. The drink came out pretty quickly, but right away I noticed it didn't look quite right. There wasn't much visible strawberry, and the matcha had a very dark, grassy color. After the first sip, I knew it wasn't for me. The matcha tasted dull and lacked the flavor I was expecting, especially for the price. It was pretty disappointing. On top of that, two of my friends had their orders messed up, which didn't help the experience. Overall, I wouldn't come back for the drinks--they just weren't worth the price. That said, the space itself is great, and I could see myself returning just to work or hang out but not the drinks.

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    I went to a chocolate tasting here last night and it was so fun and YUMMY! Spring, one of the owners, lead the tasting experience. She was knowledgeable and made it a special evening. The place is welcoming, bright and playful. Already recommending and will be back. Oh and their chai latte with salted carmel is AMMMAAAZZZiiinngg!!

    The coffee was amazing! The chocolate tasting was fantastic- Spring is so knowledgeable and so passionate about chocolate! It was so much fun. The space was so friendly and inclusive. I highly recommend going to events here and getting their drinks and chocolate!

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