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    Public Square Cafe

    4.8 (12 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Thanh T.

    It was surprisingly busy here when we came but I can see why. Great lattes! Loved the scones/butter flight. Loooooved all the butters!!! A lot of stuff I wanted to try was sold out for the day but I guess that just means we gotta come back!

    Calvin H.

    Fast and convenient, quick block away for folks needing a snack and caffeine run in the downtown area by the courthouse. One of the better ham and cheese croissant I've had and the seasonal purple rain latte is totally worth trying!

    Scones with fig&honey and ube
    Willy A.

    My favorite coffee shop from La Mesa is in downtown!! A must try is their Pandan Latte and their scones with flights of different in-house butters (ube, guava, fig/honey butters).

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    Great food, great coffee and great customer service...especially Melody! I come back as often as I can.

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    Had the pandan latte and was blown away by the flavor, probably one of the best pandan lattes I've had!

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    Spill the Beans Coffee and Bagels

    Spill the Beans Coffee and Bagels

    4.4(1.2k reviews)
    0.6 miGaslamp
    $$

    Spill the Beans has completely ruined every other coffee shop for me…read more I'm here every single morning, and there's a reason. The bagels are larger, fluffier, and have this perfect subtle sweetness -- rumor has it they're boiled in agave syrup, and honestly, it shows. The Lox, Stock & Bagel hits different when the bagel itself is this good, and the McLovin is worth every bite too. The rotating selection keeps it fresh enough that I genuinely look forward to switching it up. Then there's the Basic Sitch -- don't let the name fool you. Best Caramel Macchiato I've had anywhere. Period. If you haven't been yet, you're missing out. And if you have, you already know.

    I have to say this is a really great bagel spot! I've been here several times since discovering the…read moreplace and it's now my go to when I'm in the area. Parking is a bit of a pain bit of you are in waking distance or come early enough it shouldn't be an issue. Sometimes they run out of items if you come later in the day. They have a special Bagel of the month, so make sure to ask what it is. They have several bagel flavors, and different flavor cream cheese spreads. I love the habanero bagel, it's one of my favorites, but just be warned it is very hot. Definitely don't eat it without something cold to drink. They also have a breakfast sandwich called the San Diego which is a favorite of several people I know. You chose the bagel you want it with and they add fried eggs, bacon, cheese and aioli. I highly reccomend it. I've not had a lot of their deinis, but i did order the cinna-bee which has honey, cinnamon, espresso and milk. I thought it was good and would order it again. Definitely check them out and try some of their bagels, or perhaps one of their sandwiches.

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    Spill the Beans Coffee and Bagels - Inside--love the cleanliness and cool retro feel.

    Inside--love the cleanliness and cool retro feel.

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    BBL w crispy and a Breve Latte

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    Hatsuzakura - Ichigo Daifuku - Original and Matcha flavored

    Hatsuzakura

    4.4(567 reviews)
    3.5 miUniversity Heights
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    Finally got to try this cute Japanese cafe we saw on TikTok, and it did not disappoint!…read more Service: [5/5] The two girls who helped us were so sweet and made the whole experience. We were seated at the bar, which ended up being such a vibe--we got to chat with the girl behind the bar and watch her make lattes and desserts right in front of us. That kind of interaction really sets this place apart. Price: [4.5/5] It's on the pricier side, but honestly it feels fair given the quality of food you're getting. You can taste where your money is going. Food/Drinks: [5/5] Matcha Latte -- We shared one, extra sweet at my request, and it was perfect. Exactly what I was hoping for. Chef Soichi's Karaage -- We had this as an appetizer and my boyfriend made a point to say this is the closest he's had to traditional Japanese karaage. High praise from someone who's passionate about his Japanese culture. Hayashi Omurice -- This is their most popular dish and it's easy to see why. The demi-glaze has a really unique flavor that ties the whole dish together beautifully. This was my pick and I'd order it again without hesitation. Guratan -- My boyfriend's order, and it was incredibly creamy and delicious. We were both too stuffed for dessert by the end, which says a lot about the portion sizes. Ambience: [5/5] The restaurant is small, but honestly that's part of what makes it so charming. Pink everywhere with wooden accents and cherry blossoms throughout (very fitting)--it's cozy, homey, and just really well put together. The intimate size adds to the appeal rather than taking away from it. Overall Experience: [5/5] Hatsuzakara was such a wonderful first experience. Yes, we waited about 30 minutes to be seated arriving at 7:30 on a Friday night but for a waitlist-only spot this small, that's actually a pretty reasonable wait by San Diego standards. The food, the atmosphere, and the staff more than made up for it. Already looking forward to coming back to try the curry and work through their dessert menu.

    This Japanese restaurant is so cute and pretty!! The servers also add to the Japanese vibe~…read more The menu is pretty easy to navigate. I feel like everything looked really good, so it was hard to decide what to order. The dishes have small portion size despite the price. I think this kinda helps in that you have room to eat dessert! The brown sugar Okinawa tea was good but the after taste of the sugar was not good. They kept the tea pot warm, and they served oat milk on the side. Karaage had too much chicken skin for my preference. Guratan was penne pasta and not macaroni as specified in the menu. Yakisoba could have used more chicken. Omurice had the more flavor and the egg was really good. I want to try naporitan next time because of the tomato based sauce. Of the desserts I tried, the parfait was most enjoyable because of the fruit with ice cream. The mushi pudding was good; it was the thick and "hard" type of flan. I want to try kakigori next time because I saw their shaved ice machine was legit. Parking - free street parking only. Be prepared to walk up/downhill. Credit card/apple pay accepted Bathroom is only one room in the back. THE SEAT IS WARM. This was a nice gem to find in this part of town.

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    Hatsuzakura - Interior view from front to back

    Interior view from front to back

    Hatsuzakura - Guratan with Asahi Beer

    Guratan with Asahi Beer

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    Spill the Beans - Basic Sitch

    Spill the Beans

    3.9(421 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Spill the Beans has completely ruined every other coffee shop for me…read more I'm here every single morning, and there's a reason. The bagels are larger, fluffier, and have this perfect subtle sweetness -- rumor has it they're boiled in agave syrup, and honestly, it shows. The Lox, Stock & Bagel hits different when the bagel itself is this good, and the McLovin is worth every bite too. The rotating selection keeps it fresh enough that I genuinely look forward to switching it up. Then there's the Basic Sitch -- don't let the name fool you. Best Caramel Macchiato I've had anywhere. Period. If you haven't been yet, you're missing out. And if you have, you already know.

    STILL SUPREME! Spill the Beans continues to be one of my favorite coffee spots, certainly my…read morefavorite in Downtown. I stopped by for an iced La Vida Mocha during my walk and the coffee was superb. I highly recommend this treat, it's great with oat milk! The drink comes with rich, authentic chocolate. Service was quick and pretty friendly. I waited less than 5 mins for my order on a slow midweek afternoon. The music played at this location is ICONIC. They're still rocking Kim Petras. I love the laidback vibes and stool seating offering views of the marina. I STILL stop by Spill the Beans even when I'm busy during Comic Con season. During, my visit a few days ago. I spotted cute merch, like a corduroy hat and neat shirt with the coffee pot mascot.

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    Spill the Beans - Hot Blondie Latte and Sugar-free Vanilla decaf latte were great! More people need to talk about their quality roast!

    Hot Blondie Latte and Sugar-free Vanilla decaf latte were great! More people need to talk about their quality roast!

    Spill the Beans - Spill the Beans is donating $500 of April 2024's sales to I Love a Clean San Diego!

    Spill the Beans is donating $500 of April 2024's sales to I Love a Clean San Diego!

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