My boyfriend and I wanted a quick bite to eat before heading to the Safari Park. Parking was easy…read moresince it's located in a plaza. We stopped by at around 8:20am today and there were only a few people in line. Service was welcoming and kind! They had an assortment of baked goods + empanadas as well as a great matcha/coffee menu. There's lots of seating for anyone who wants to hangout with friends or study. So awesome to see that they serve Nami (aashleyk's matcha brand). I ordered a chicken empanada, pan de elote, & an iced matcha cloud (less sweet & oat milk). Everything was absolutely DELISH. I'm pretty picky about my matcha, especially when it's in an Einspanner form. I loved the contrast between the sweet/salty cloud and the matcha itself! This place has their ratios down perfectly. Can't wait to come back (probably tomorrow)! 11/10.

Checked out Easy Does It yesterday since I was in the area and really loved the vibe. The space is…read moresuper clean and open with tons of seating, so it's a great place to hang out. The staff were awesome and super friendly. I got the Mia-mor Latte and a plain bagel with cream cheese, and both hit the spot. One major bonus: they only charge $0.50 extra for oat milk! Most other coffee shops charge $1.00 or more now, so that was a really nice surprise. They also gave me a stamp card for future visits, which I'll definitely be using. Will absolutely be back!

Tried Matcha Labora -- it's solid. The matcha tastes real,…read morenot overly sweet or fake. Balanced is better if you like matcha, extra sweet if you don't.Nice texture, not watery.I'd come back.

Best matcha in California--smooth, rich flavor, and super high quality. I recommend it a lot…read more amazing service

Forum Coffee is my go to local coffee spot. They always have such fun and unique coffee and tea…read moredrinks to choose from, and I love that they have a seasonal menu so there's always something new to try. My personal favorites are their matchas and the house blue chai latte. Their pastries are also so delicious. They are usually busy, but the line moves fast and the service is always quick and friendly. Highly recommend!

Got the BB Code after a recommendation from the barista. The banana flavor was very subtle, but…read morestill prominent, which I enjoyed. It gives off a similar taste to drinking a latte with oat milk. In my search for new study spots, this will definitely be on my return list. There are many seats with outlets as well as complementary wifi. It's also very cozy with cushioned seats or big tables to work at. Parking is also very easy with a lot in the front and back, which is rare for a place near Convoy.

Finjan Coffee Shop is an absolute treat. Arab cuisine and café culture are incredibly rich, warm,…read moreand full of character -- and Finjan does a beautiful job bringing that experience to life. You can immediately tell this is a place built by people who genuinely love what they do. Wonderful staff, incredible hospitality, and a proud culture that deserves to be shared with the world. I absolutely love the fava bean open sandwich. I almost always go for the Arab cold brew, and their Karak is fantastic as well. The Turkish coffee is completely on point. I'm a huge fan. Places like this make many of us proud of our backgrounds, and I truly hope Finjan continues to grow into every corner of San Diego -- and eventually across the country.

I was on the hunt for a good early morning matcha and remembered how much I liked Finjan Coffee at…read moretheir Mission Valley location. It was so good I've recommended it to a bunch of people, so I decided to check out the original Kearny Mesa spot out of respect. In my head, the first location should be even better since that's where it started, but that wasn't the case at all and it ended up being pretty disappointing. I ordered online and it showed a 19 minute wait for just a drink, which felt long for around 6:30 in the morning. I placed it anyway, but when I got there the plaza was basically empty. It's in a quieter area near military and recruitment offices. My drink was already sitting at the pickup counter with my name on it, so I was in and out in seconds. There is some outdoor seating with music playing, which is nice, but I didn't stay long. I ordered the same matcha I got in Mission Valley because it was that memorable. The only difference was dairy milk instead of oat milk, but that shouldn't have changed it this much. The color was the first red flag. It was super light, almost pale green, instead of that bright vibrant green you expect from good matcha. You can usually tell quality just from that. The taste didn't match either. The Mission Valley one had a strong matcha flavor with a slight sweetness from the date syrup, and the knafeh cold foam pulled everything together. This one tasted weak and kind of flat. The cold foam was still good and tasted the same, but that's only a small part of the drink and not enough to save it. Now I'm honestly confused because I've been recommending this drink to people and if they came to this location first, their experience would be completely different. It just didn't live up to what I had before. I'll probably go back to the Mission Valley spot to see if that version is actually the standard, but this one left me pretty let down.

I love this place! Liz is such a wonderful friendly employee that helped me decide on a delicious…read morematcha, I got the Funny Business because I go bananas for anything banana and it hit the spot. Liz even decorated it specially for me which made my day. Great place to enjoy a sweet treat and escape for a bit.

I went to Selva and I had a great experience. The coffee and matcha was so good. I got a Queenie…read moreand my wife got a monkey see and it was the best Matcha I have ever had. My wife also really enjoyed her coffee. Padraic helped me out and was super friendly. My wife is pregnant and he helped her get the burritos and brought the coffee to the table. Overall 10/10 experience. Will be coming back

Amazing drink . We go there everyweek. Highly recommend. My favorite is duck shit tearead more

Baristas are really friendly: Dana, PhHiP, Bela, zurumi, tiffany, william, cheyenne…read moreDrinks are great, tea is authentic! Environment is cool!

The best coffee in california! Hidden cafe but amazing!!!…read moreMust try it. All drinks are all good Service is good Vibes are good Everything is good

Street parking only, very scarce. No obvious signage, look for writing in the window. They have a…read morering type camera door system. Wait outside on the sidewalk (no exterior seating) and someone will come to take you inside. Do not ring the door bell. The theme is to take it slow. Each customer typically waits 20-30 minutes to enter as part of how they do things, even if there is open seating inside. Not sure if they use a timer to space entries but it seems consistent. They take one group in at a time. Interior: A few tables around the wall and then bar seating. Would not recommend for parties greater than 2, there just isn't the space. They welcome service animals, babies/children and strollers from what I observed. The music was very, very loud. It was difficult to hold a conversation. I did not see a bathroom. Ordering process: After seating you wait for a little bit for them to bring small water cups and a QR menu with a table number and a set of rules. They do not have a physical menu, you must use your phone to order. Cell phone reception was dicey and took a long time to load. They have an interesting concept where you have a digital 'tab' open on their toast website. Unfortunately you must provide your full name, email and phone number. They have pour over drinks (note these can take 15-20 minutes), matcha, Hojicha and others. You may only order one drink per person at a time. They have a small snack menu with rotating foods. They use oat milk only. No substitutions allowed. After mobile ordering, drinks take 20-30 minutes as part of their take it slow vibe. Matcha $8 is from Paru tea and was very good. Hojicha $8 was too milky and didn't have a strong enough flavor. When you are done you walk to the register by the door and wait to be checked out. If they are making a drink you wait until they are finished. I wasn't really a fan. Staff were brusque. Music was too loud to converse.

Oh my bagel!!!!!!! If I lived closer, I would have this bagel everyday. So doughy, soft, light…read more The selection of baked goods here is top notch. The croissants, donuts, pastries were just toooooooo good. I could see myself working here everyday if I were closer. It's a cute coffee shop setting where you can catch up with friends or get some productive work done. The onllllly drawback is parking. Needs more loading zone parking so you can get your goodies and go!!!

The curry bun is to die for! Get it toasted. Biting into this was like biting into warm fluffy…read moregoodness... the flakes on top of the bread really made it. The filling made this really hard to put down Nagoya karage sando. Their milk bread is amazing! It's my favorite part of the sando. It is so soft like a cloud. The marinade/glaze on the chicken is sweet and savory. Overall, we got tired of the mayo but that's just a personal preference. It has a strong wasabi-like tasting undertone We came at 1:30pm on a Monday (Holiday) and most pastries were already sold out! Highly recommend coming in the morning. It's pretty spacious inside and I like how there's outdoor seating as well

Amazing service and amazing communication! The matcha is really rich and smooth. Highly recommendread more

Love the egg tart here!!! It is so good Bring back some for my roommate too and they LOVE ITTT!!!read more

Coco Bomb is a solid hideaway for a refreshing, tropical dessert. The front counter is no-nonsense…read moreand efficient at processing customers, which is helpful since the line frequently extends out the front door. * Mango Sticky Rice: The combination of ripe, cool mango with sweet sticky rice and coconut milk sauce was well executed. * Coconut Bowl: We ordered the coconut bowl with three scoops of ice cream, which offered a good balance of creaminess and sweetness alongside the fresh mango and young coconut pieces. - Coconut: Delicate and light. - Pandan: A bit more body and depth. - Taro: A lighter, distinct flavor. SEATING TIP There is limited indoor and outdoor seating in this cozy place, so be prepared to enjoy your treats as takeout if it is busy. OVERALL Coco Bomb is highly recommended for a warm summer day.

Mango and coconut? Say less…read more This was such a refreshing dessert especially on a hot day. I loved the incorporation of all the parts of a coconut in one dessert. It was so yummy and pleasing to the eye. Service was quick and accommodating when ordering (since it was my first time). It's a pretty small area but still with seats in almost every corner as well as outdoors! Definitely a try if you pass by!