Initially walking up to the cashier in a green hat was unpleasant and unfriendly. She moved a menu that I have touched as if I was a child then proceeded to have conversation with staff instead of interacting with us. We ordered and sat down, she didn't call when our order was ready but did bring out the food to other clients that were there and had a conversation with them. The coffee is not great, the shmear wasn't good, the only thing that was good was their bagel itself. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. read more

Amazing place! Coffee was good, baked treats were yummy, not overly sweet, staff was awesome!!! Such a great first experience! Ok. Unbeknownst to us we walked in 5min before closing on a Sunday and took a little time to review the menu and order. The staff: Kennedy and Mae were awesome, gave good recommendations and took care of us. So we are sitting there literally past closing and they never said a thing or made us feel rushed. When we realized we apologized and they were so nice about it and ensured us it was ok because they still had to clean up for closing. I got the cortado and my friend got the iced birthday coffee drink and then I got this honey butter croissant thing (kouign-amann: heated) that was delicious. Not too sweet and so yum! They even gave us a free baked good to go because it wouldn't be fresh the next day. Highly recommend this place and will definitely be back! Thanks girls! read more

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I first came here when it opened last year and have been back probably 3-4 times since... And the one thing that I will say is each time that I have come here, the coffee is never good or memorable. When they initially first opened, I thought that maybe it was just something that was going to improve over time, but the coffee is extremely weak and the flavors are also lacking. Being Filipino the ube flavored latte was so disappointing because it tastes nothing like ube, not even a little bit. The lattes are just overpriced for what you're getting. I think each time I've gone as well, I've had to ask them to modify my drink in someway. One of the times I came last year, I met the owner who was extremely kind but the rest of the staff isn't very friendly in my experience of going there since. It's not that they're rude, but you just know the difference when you walk into a coffee shop and you feel welcomed, and it's definitely not the case here. Their bagels are super good but that's about it. The atmosphere is obviously very nice because it's an a less busy part of PB even though barista botanist down the street is extremely crowded... But overall it's an aesthetic and chill place to visit or sit down at. If you wanna just have somewhere to sit down that isn't overwhelmingly busy, especially on a nice day in PB this is a good spot. I really wish that their coffee was better read more

Mmmm... they most def have the best bagels in history of bagels (on west coast). The bagel sando is heavenly good!! I've had many an espresso shots here. The peoples are nice and lovely. They have a good variety of dranks and soon will serve beer, should be interesting. They also do rando events like comedy & DJ's. read more

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This cafe is pretty good, but just okay for me. They were out of oat milk, so I opted for a hot latte with almond milk and a everything bagel toasted with cream cheese. The latte was just alright and the bagel was a bit sour and hard to chew for me - definitely a personal preference but I don't like the sourdough/ yeasty bagels as much as regular bagels. The cream cheese was really good though. Overall this is a solid place to sit down with a friend and take a few pics - the interior is really cool and colorful. But I would probably hit other spots if i'm looking for a great latte or bagel. read more

PorchLight Coffee - Interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Such a cute spot with solid coffee and Desperado bagels! I wish we had gotten to try their other schmears but they were sold out of half of them by noon on a Saturday. Pistachio latte was lightly flavored and the brew of the coffee was amazing. More of a classic latte that you could drink every day rather than all the fun cream top ones that are becoming popular now. I LOVED IT! read more

PorchLight Coffee - Desperado Everything Bagel w/ Smoked Salmon Schmear (Cream Cheese) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Cool coffee shop in Pacific Beach. I picked up an iced ceremonial matcha latte with a touch of honey for $8 plus tax. The iced matcha was delicious. It was well made and the touch of honey balanced the beverage very well. The quality of the matcha was very good. The plastic cups they use are very cool. They are sturdy and offer a multipurpose lid. They offer Desperado Bagels from a local baker in Ocean Beach. I did not try one, but other patrons commented that they were great. The service was easy going and friendly. There's a very good amount of inside seating and some on the outside. The only draw back of this place is that they do not accept cash. read more

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Amazing coffees and a very clean spot. I got a jalapeno cheddar bagel and an everything bagel today. Delicious. Impeccable and friendly service. I was eyeing the pastries and think a croissant is in my future. Check it out if in the area. read more

Iced latte wasn't very good. Barely tastes any coffee. Tastes like dirty iced milk. Service was fast and friendly. Also a bit more expensive than other coffee shops in the area. Probably won't be back. read more

PorchLight Coffee - Iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I mobile ordered at 12:36 and when I went in at 12:50 they said they closed early. Confused why this company did not turn off their online ordering platform for the early close. Then opened the company's instagram to see that their hours for New Years Day quite literally say 8 am- 1 pm... Kindly made 2 out of 3 drinks in my mobile order but were "out of chai". Substituted the chai but had to negotiate to get a refund because the dirty chai originally ordered was $8.50. Cute cups though. read more

PorchLight Coffee - Iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Cute coffee shop. Good coffee. Good customer service. This was my first time here but it seems this place has regulars since the cashier was really chatty with the two customers in front and back of us. This place is small but very clean. Street parking only. I got the Ice Vanilla coffee which was very tasty. A little too sweet for me but I would come back and try something else on the menu. I Woolf like to try their pastries as well they looked good. Thank you Porchlight Coffee for your hospitality. read more

PorchLight Coffee - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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I've been wanting to try PorchLight Coffee since I saw they opened (post on Instagram). The outside was super cute and vibrant, modern. It was crazy busy today and luckily the ramp on the outside allowed for a nice queue. The window seating was a nice spot for people watching and a cool breeze. The interior of the shop was light sage pastel color with white and natural wood tones. The way the interior is set up, doesn't allow for optimal seatings though. For the space that they have I think the circular tables eliminate possible availability for sitting. They have a table in the back, but today (Sunday) there was an event back there...further limiting the spaces for seating. Although, it is not just a coffee shop-- it's a place to connect with community and by having this event they were definitely doing so! The workers were really sweet. The menu at the front of the line is different than the one they have at the front counter. If the menu by the door was updated that would be nice. I think the pricing for adding flavor to your coffee is too expensive especially because they use a powder (for caramel, vanilla, ube, and mocha). These aren't house made syrups therefore they shouldn't be that expensive. In my opinion, the ranges of prices are more on the expensive side compared to other coffee shops in the area. I ordered an $7: 16 oz, Iced Caramel Latte with Whole Milk. The ice they use is small and I wish they'd use bigger ice cubes. To keep the drink colder longer and so that in the sunny San Diego heat it doesn't melt so quickly. The caramel powder wasn't throughly mixed when I got the drink. The flavor was really light, not tasting like caramel at all-- for $1 I think that was quite disappointing. It was ok-- overall as a latte; but I wouldn't come back again for coffee. My mom got a Cappuccino -- she said it was not as hot as you'd expect it to be (lukewarm). And no coffee taste. My brother ordered a cold brew although they called him out while we were waiting and informed him that they ran out (it was 10:40ish am). They offered to give him an Iced Americano instead. He said it was okay. They have Desperado Bagels. When looking at the menu by the door, they didn't have many schmears options, but when we got to the counter there were 4 other new ones listed [spicy pickle, chai + blood orange jam, famous zesty herb (all $3), and smoked salmon ($5)]. If we come back next time, it will be to try their bagels which I heard are very delicious! read more

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PorchLight Coffee is a quaint coffee shop that has popped up in the middle of a block on Cass St in PB. The space formerly housed a landscaping business so it was completely transformed in order to be able to function as an eatery. There's no on-site parking so you have to locate a curbside space on one of the side streets if nothing is available on Cass. It was quite packed when I arrived in the afternoon to pick up a snack. The inside was compact to say the least with up to ten small round tops for seating. I didn't notice any outdoor tables, but maybe there was a back patio?The wall behind the kitchen preparation area listed the available beverages while a laminated menu sheet was displayed at the service counter. Coffee, tea, matcha, and fresh orange juice were the drink choices while Desperado Bagels from OB and some baked goods were the food offerings. What I didn't like was the lack of pricing as mentioned by another reviewer. The business has been open for a few weeks now. Transparency on how much items cost should be a priority as it slows down the ordering process if customers have to ask for prices. Perhaps a QR code can be created and scanned for pricing. I didn't need a beverage as I had one in my vehicle so I chose a couple of the baked goods on display at the counter. My picks were two different pieces of pound cake, Chai Peach and Lemon Ginger. Each of the flavor combinations was creative, and the cake was moist. The issue was that each slice cost a whopping $6. One used to be able to purchase an entire loaf of pound cake for that much. I had already spent a few minutes waiting in line and wanted to support this local cafe, therefore I went ahead with the transaction. read more

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Very cute and new coffee shop in north PB! Dogs allowed! Definitely recommend checking out. Parking is tough, but you'll be able to find something on the side streets. There will be a line but it moves fast! And the workers were fantastic! Gave me a punch card to come back :) I got an iced oat milk latte, which was delicious. Although I do wish they used bigger ice cubes, because when I sipped they kept on coming out of the little hole! We also got a flat white which I was told was a little too bitter for their liking. Overall, we will be back!! read more

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I've been wanting to try Desperado bagels for a while, but didn't want to have to pre order them ahead of time. I was so excited to learn PorchLight carries their bagels! The bagel was top notch - fluffy and filling. One of the closest you can get to NY style. I also got an iced matcha and it was delicious and in a nice plastic sip cup vs the usual paper ones. The inside is adorable and lots of room for remote work. Such a fun new neighborhood coffee shop! read more

PorchLight Coffee - Everything Bagel with Herb Cream Cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

My favorite coffee while visiting PB! I loved the indoor/outdoor vibe, and the decor inside was so cute. read more

PorchLight Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Cute coffee shop in PB. Friendly baristas! Tables full of people studying & doing work. I actually came here just to try Desperados Bagels, which they luckily had when I came at 12p. They did run out of the famous Zesty Herb Schmear, but I was happy to try the Smoked Salmon Schmear. Their menu is simple & I got the White Coconut Cream tea. It was nice to be able to get a sample of it before ordering it. It was flavorful & slightly sweet. read more

Very cute and vibey new spot in PB but I didn't get the warmest customer service from the get-go. They also seemed kind of annoyed that I was ordering the strawberry cream cheese that turns out, they were just releasing later that day and was still not available. I picked up my order and said thank you and nobody even said anything back. Latte was just okay and pretty watered down in my opinion. read more

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Pretty cute, small little spot! The menu is high priced and fairly small. There was lots of seating and a nice, quiet vibe. The honey matcha latte was quite plain and didn't have a strong matcha flavor, it sort of just tasted like flavored water. The cappuccino was a bit heavy, but the espresso was very nice and mellow! The everything bagel was very delicious and soft! We did come a little bit before closing, but the service was still good. Overall, this is a nice little spot to stay and relax or study for a while. The price is a bit steep for what you get, which is admittedly a bit average. I would still return and give them another try! read more

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Finally got to try this place today and I really enjoyed my visit. It's a cool little spot with seating for people to hang out or do some work, plus a neat sunroom area towards the back. Ended up getting a white coconut cream iced tea (very smooth and tasty) plus a plain Desperado bagel (good) with a Chai and blood orange schmear (delicious). Service was very friendly (thank you) and it didn't take too long for the order to be ready. Thanks! read more

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Mostly came here for the Desperado bagels, but I also got an Americano. Service was friendly and the space is very cute. I got an everything bagel with their special garlic/onion cream cheese - for $3 (or 4?) you get a very tiny amount of cream cheese. I would definitely opt to just use my own next time, even tho it was quite tasty. The bagels were chewy, yet soft and I get the hype to some extent, but I don't know how often I would go out of my way to get them. Overall, a solid experience all around! read more

PorchLight Coffee - Everything bagel, with delicious, but tiny and $$ cream cheese. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Cute coffee shop & nice counter staff. Got a few bagels to go. Bit into one today & was surprised with something that felt like a hair. Spat it out and was shocked to find it was some type of nylon or plastic string baked into the bagel. I likely ate piece of it :( and am really grossed out. Didn't expect some poison with my breakfast tbh. They definitely need to have their bakers wearing hair nets especially if they have hair extensions, which is what I'm guessing this was. I've worked in coffee shops including making food goods on site. Totally unacceptable from a food handler perspective. Eaters be aware. read more

PorchLight Coffee - Plastic/nylon string from inside bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Ordered the everything bagel with poblano, sausage, egg and a latte. The method they use to reheat the breakfast sandwich made the bagel very chewy and inedible. We had to deconstruct the sandwich to eat. The latte was weak. The decor is beautiful especially if you need that Instagram shot though. read more

PorchLight Coffee - Cute decor, food/drink is meh. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Dear Yelp Community, Visited for the first time last weekend. I like the fresh feel of this place, with the large open windows, skylights inside through the ceiling, and plants! The staff offered good service when I was deciding what to order by giving me the suggestion to try the pickle spread with the amazing (large) bagels sold here. My order was delicious! Well wishes. Sincerely, Anna read more

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I decided to try this bakery based on their participation with Too Good To Go. Ordering was easy, as was pickup. For my mystery deal, I got a bag of five bagels to go. They were fluffy and tasty. The vibe looked chill and the server was friendly and efficient. I'd like to stop back for a coffee. read more

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I love desperado bagels and always wait for the weekends to get my fix, but last weekend they did a partnership for Porchlight coffee's opening, and it was literally so good. I hate when my latte is too sweet, and Porchlight makes it just the way I like (vanilla flavor is still there, but not sweetness overload and you can still taste that it's actually coffee lol) Food was so good we didn't have the time to even take good photos of it... but that's when you know it's bomb! So cute inside as well and the owner is so nice and welcoming! read more

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Unfortunately not for me. I was very interested in trying a new coffee spot that opened in pacific beach. I ordered a cinnamon iced latte and an almond croissant. The cinnamon latte was very very watery and they charge an extra dollar for cinnamon which is just sprinkled on (not a syrup like I had assumed). The croissant was flat and not airy at all, very strange consistency. 2 stars because the service was friendly and quick but overall extremely overpriced for what you get. read more

I honestly never leave reviews. I'm a busy single mom and business owner, constantly juggling work and life, and it just never feels like there's enough time. So the fact that I'm sitting here writing this should tell you everything about how special this place is. You never really know what someone else is going through, and I don't usually share much about my personal life, but this is a particularly stressful and overwhelming season for me. And yet, every time I walk into Porchlight, I feel a kind of authentic warmth and care that hits deeper than I think the staff even realize. Just being able to grab my coffee and feel remembered, welcomed, and thought of, it really makes a difference. The moment that pushed me to finally write this was when I was parked across the street answering emails. The staff noticed me, remembered that I was one punch away from a free drink, made my drink and actually walked it over to me and knocked on my window. It was such a small gesture, but to me it was huge. That kind of thoughtfulness is rare. I'm writing this not just to tell people they should absolutely come here (because they should), but also to say to the owners and management: your staff is doing something really special. They've created a community that feels genuine and welcoming, and that's not easy to do. They deserve to be recognized for the way they treat people, it's the kind of thing that keeps someone like me coming back again and again. 10 stars! read more

PorchLight Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

LOVE this coffee shop // ambiance // staff // sips // bagels. Highly recommend stopping by. Such an amazing addition to Cass St. read more

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Sweet little spot, delicious coffee, charming ambience and cheerful staff! Love the art for sale hanging on the walls. read more

Came in to Porchlight on a Sunday morning and was pleasantly surprised to be able to find seating to get some work done! I've been wanting to try this spot, but every time I've come by during the week it was pretty packed so I was excited to finally give it a shot. I got a latte with honey and oatmilk (no extra charge for milk substitutes!) and it was pretty good. They use small ice though so it was coming through the lid when I sipped and I feel like it melted pretty fast. I like the heart shaped stopper they include on their cups, such a cute touch. The baristas were super sweet too. They have skylights which let in a lot of nice natural light along with the big front window. When I first got there there was no line, but only a few open tables. By the time I left around noon most of the tables had opened up but the busyness was fluctuating throughout my stay. Definitely try it out if you're in the area! read more

PorchLight Coffee - Inside seating - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Stopped here for the first time before heading out of town, and was pleasantly content with the atmosphere and the friendliness and talkative nature of the staff that took our order. He was very sweet and great energy. The bagels looked amazing, and they had cool different types and shmear for them. Also their pastries were fresh baked daily, he said and they also looked amazing. I got the lavender camomile rose hot tea which was amazing, a bottled peach ginger magnesium drink, which was light and delicious and the vegan power bowl with dragonfruit, nuts, coconut pieces, and some other things in it. I was most excited about that, but it honestly tastes like VOMIT. I do not recommend. I couldn't put my finger on what ingredient made it taste so awful, but I think it could have been the coconut cream that was in the dragon fruit puree. Dog friendly, saw lots of pups in line after us, and they even have dog treats in a jar at the register. Cute place right by the beach. read more

Really wanted to love this place! Staff was super friendly hence the two stars. But $12 for a matcha seems insane...I get that it's ceremonial grade but the cup was filled 75% with ice which resulted in about 4 sips of drink. I am not sure if this is standard with all iced drinks but next time I would definitely ask for light ice. read more

PorchLight Coffee - after 2 sips - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Such a cute new neighborhood coffee shop! Great drinks - coffee and otherwise, as well as great staff. I will make sure to stop by every time I am in the area! read more

My favorite new coffee shop in pb! It's a great spot to work from, with lots of tables, outlets, natural night. They serve some amazing bagels with homemade cream cheese, and I got a cappuccino which was small but good! I do wish they had some mugs for drinking your coffee there :) Great vibes and I will definitely be back to work from this lovely new spot! read more

THIS BAGEL IS AMAZING. I am a total bagel snob and this one is perfectly chewy and crispy like a real bagel should be. And the homemade shmear is literally incredible. Do not miss this. The matcha latte was also delicious and I'm similarly selective about my matcha. The owner was so friendly taking orders and introducing himself. Excited to have this spot join the neighborhood :) read more

PorchLight Coffee - Everything bagel with shmear and a hot matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

They carry Desperado bagels which are some of my fav bagels in SD! The pickle smear is also fire. read more

PorchLight Coffee - Sesame bagel toasted with pickle schmear - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Best coffee in San Diego by far. Great atmosphere and the people who work at PorchLight Coffee are so nice!

Two visits in one week, and I think I've found a great new neighborhood coffee shop! (La Clochette will always be #1 in my heart.) The biggest reason is the friendliness of the owner Mark: he is so genuine and welcoming and excited to get to know everyone! He told us it's been a 20-year dream of his to open a coffee shop in San Diego. And he hired a bunch of the former baristas from La Clochette, so that's automatic points in my book. They also have old-fashioned paper punch cards: buy 9 drinks, get one free! I will say this place is pretty small for how popular it's going to be. On a Sunday morning at 10:15am, I waited at least 20-30 minutes to order. The line was out the door and down the block. On a Friday morning at 8am, there were no open tables. So expect a long line and probably no open seating. They did mention they're planning to change up their seating to increase capacity; hopefully that will help. Wish they had a patio! The first time I came, I ordered a mocha but was given an iced mocha by mistake. I told them I'd just drink it, since they were slammed and I didn't want the drink to go to waste. Wasn't crazy about that mocha, but the latte I ordered on my second visit made up for it. 10/10 classic, plain, and simple latte. I'm not a bagel snob by any means but have been hearing great things about the bagels so will definitely be trying those on a future visit. Welcome to the neighborhood, Porchlight. I'm looking forward to ordering my way through your menu! read more

Love their little boba cups instead of the traditional coffee cup. I also liked that we got to meet the owner bc he was working register. Good vibes. A good amount of seating too. Iced Vanilla Latte: solid latte. didn't blow my mind maybe a little too milky. Iced Ube Latte: also solid. not sweet at all so all you get is ube flavor and latte which is cool. read more

PorchLight Coffee - Iced Vanilla Latte, Ube Latte, Almond croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California