Shake Smart

Very cute coffee shop! Staff is friendly and helpful when asking for recommendations!…read more Their coffee is perfect for me. Strong and not too sweet. I highly recommend the cafe de olla latte and matcha concha!

Such a cozy, cute, and colorful coffee shop! Indoor and outdoor area. The girl who took my order…read morewas super friendly and sweet. I asked for a recommendation, and she gladly shared her favorite, so I went with the horchata latte. The horchata is made in-house, as is their coffee. Their beans are sourced directly from El Salvador and roasted in-house, which I thought was such a cool touch. The horchata latte was good! It had more of a coffee flavor than horchata, which I still enjoyed, but I do wish I could taste the horchata a little more. Either way, I'm definitely coming back to try some of their other drinks!

Behind the counter

Ham and cheese croissant, pumpkin spice cold brew

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Cold Brew De Olla

De Corazon

4.9(58 reviews)

2.5 mi•Normal Heights

I had some leisure time this morning, and ofc I wanted to try a new coffee place…read more De Corazon is not hard to get to, it's right off of El Cajon Blvd, and across from Woodrow Wilson Elementary. There was plenty of parking on the main street as well as the side streets. It is tucked away behind an automotive shop, but you can easily find it by the sign/banner that says "Coffee!" I was greeted right away, and perused the menu. I decided to get the old fashioned cold brew, with a breakfast burrito, all totaling $11. The space is comfortably decorated, with oldies playing in the background, artwork on the wall, healthy, happy plants, a bookshelf for bookworms like me, and even a vending machine with healthy snacks! My first time trying a cold brew with citrus - it pleasantly surprised me. Very refreshing. The border style breakfast burrito hit the spot with eggs, potato, and two kinds of flavorful salsa. I asked the gentleman behind the counter how long they had been there. He said it will be almost 2 years there. I liked everything about this space. I hope they stay for another 2 years and beyond. Consider giving De Corazon some love, too!

Really nice spot, tucked off El Cajon next to some auto shops - just look for the coffee banner!…read moreStaff is warm, welcoming and aren't rushing customers. I paid about $10 for a cold brew old fashioned (orange is nicely present, bitter in the right way with a touch of sweetness) and a pork tamale (seasoned the whole way through, a touch of spice that's really pleasant. The salsa is more like a thick hot sauce, spicy and tomato-y). Would order both again! There are a few small tables, and they were setting up a back courtyard space for an art exhibition.

Breakfast Burrito and Cortado

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Chelado

University Coffee

4.9(81 reviews)

2.9 mi•Normal Heights

A soft spoken man with a beautiful beard assisted me to get my chai tea and blueberry bagel, which…read morewere both DELICIOUS! He gave me great customer service and the environment was calm and collected.

Found this cafe a few months back just driving down University. They have a simple menu with…read moredelicious coffee. We have had Angel's landing, Chai latte and the Mexican mocha. All drinks have been wonderful. The cafe is a medium size with lots of sitting area, restroom, a mini community library. A good place to work. The service is always delightful.

Pumpkin chai latte - double shot

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Torque Coffee

4.7(183 reviews)

2.8 mi•Normal Heights

awesome coffee and people. every damn time. Live their espresso roast and cortados. Now they've got…read morea wine selection too!

cute! fun! tasty! We…read moreenjoyed our time here. Unique drinks and great service. Good options of wine and coffee to take home as well.

Ordering station

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New seasonal drinks

Yohed Coffee

4.7(57 reviews)

2.4 mi•City Heights

I am posting this to help out my fellow vegans and vegetarians. Yohed offers two non-dairy milk…read moreoptions: Oat and Almond. I was planning to get a plain old cold brew, but I thought I would get a cappuccino since it was only 8:00 am on a Sunday, and I wanted to see if they had non-dairy milk, since Yelp's AI told me to call ahead. I really enjoyed my cappuccino; the place smelled like heavenly spices, and I loved that so many Arsenal fans were crammed inside to watch the game today. If Arsenal plays Everton, I am going to wander up there so that I can catch the game and enjoy a fabulous cup of just plain black coffee or cold brew. Simple place, decorated well, and it has a warm atmosphere. I will be back since it's only a quarter of a mile from where I am living temporarily here.

Cute local Ethiopian coffee shop; we got an iced coffee (5/5 on flavor, good size 14 or 16oz) a…read morecappuccino (not recommended; 3/5 super milky no foam) and a chornake puff bread pastry which was a delicious treat to share. The person behind the counter was really friendly and the walls had lots of cute art, there was plenty of seating inside and a soccer match on TV. Also nice is a 15 minute parking spot outside for grab and go.

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GEM Coffee

4.8(107 reviews)

1.5 mi•City Heights

I ordered an ice latte and it had a smooth flavor with a hint of citrusy sourness. Great if you're…read morein need of a refreshing drink on a hot day. The barista/proprietress is very friendly and pleasant to talk to. Probably one of the best in customer service!

Literally, what a GEM! This lovely coffee spot on Euclid serves up some tasty coffee in a…read morecollaborative community. So cute too. . Hot and cold options in crafted coffee with great balance. Located in a newer building with a unique round design and a sweet patio space. The owner is involved and takes great care of her staff. She even fought to get a short term space you can roll up for to GO orders. #LocalCommunity #GEMCoffee #SanDiego #RollUp

Vanilla Latte :)

Iced Lavender Latte, $6.89 with whole milk

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Parabola Coffee Roasting Co

4.4(125 reviews)

2.5 mi•Normal Heights

"We barely remember Who or what came before this precious…read moremoment We are choosing to be here right now Hold on, stay inside" Boy, howdy, I am buzzing! I just enjoyed a cup of Parabola's Abuelita/Dark Blend. I made it pretty strong. My wife prefers lite-med so she drinks Kenya/Heights. We brew pour overs at home. Parabola is a cool place if you want to enjoy coffee in-house. I like the serene atmosphere inside, and the outdoor patio is nice, too. Baristas are personable. I'm not sure why they upcharge for nondairy milk, though. I met Maynard once. Does he drink coffee? I think he would like Parabola. "This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion"

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Cute clean place with local art, handicrafts, and 80s/90s nostalgia decor…read more Stopped in for a hot latte while in the neighborhood. While waiting for my drink I took in the 80s movie posters (hey, Thrashin'!) and the artsy skate decks. Named after a Tool song, mad props. The latte was a touch more bitter than I would've liked, but overall was fine. The service was friendly and experience pleasant--would definitely return!

Honey Almond Latte- raw honey, almond extract + espresso. Iced or hot!

Mint cold brew

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A latte in the hand is better than two in the bush.

Lovesong Coffee

4.4(693 reviews)

3.6 mi•North Park

When I'm in San Diego... LOVESONG…read more Street parking is super easy. Easy access in a morning rush is always a huge plus. Great part of town. Baristas are gems, Noah is a chill dude, always a pleasure to chat with a brotha while he's brewing up my go go elixir. Super well thought out space, not big, but curated quite nicely to appeal to the remote worker, the everyday chatters, or the grab and goers. Very clean, very cool, very TASTY. When I'm in San Diego... LOVESONG.

Always buzzing and busy! Although the line may look long, it moves pretty quickly. Wait times after…read moreordering are incredibly fast as well. I ordered my Bodhi boy iced matcha and got it within 5 minutes. Absolutely delicious too! Perfect balance of matcha with just a sweet hint of lavender and vanilla. Really enjoyed browsing their market too! They had a fun collection of items and GREAT gifts/gift ideas. Can't wait for my next visit already!

Bodhi Boy (lavender matcha)

Old West Latte

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Bodhi boy matcha and evergreen!

Saigon Coffee

4.8(984 reviews)

3.6 mi•North Park

I saw how many good reviews this little coffee shop had and decided to come by after brunch to get…read morea cup. Walking up, there was a line around the corner but it went by pretty fast. We only waited about 15 min to order. The shop is small but there are seats to sit and enjoy if you choose to. It's nicely decorated and very clean. We decided to sit and have our drinks at the shop instead of walking with them. Ordering was super easy and they are really helpful with suggestions if you're not quite sure what to get. My husband had an idea but he's lactose intolerant so they definitely helped him get something that he very much enjoyed but had less dairy in it. I loved my Hanoi egg cream coffee. So freaking good. I need this place to expand to Las Vegas. Or maybe not. I'd be here too often if that was the case.

Wow, I would drive back to San Diego just to have this coffee again. Don't let the egg coffee cream…read moreweird you out. It's very delicious. It has a sweeter cold foam taste which matches well with the coffee they use here. I do want to warn that the line gets long! We were in line for about 25 mins but honestly it wasn't too bad. The inside is small with very very minimal seating. A good thing is that drinks come out fast so no need to wait extra longer for the treat. Parking in San Diego is a bit tricky but there is a structure a block or two away. Definitely making this place a must stop every time I come to San Diego.

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BANANA CLAUS ! 7.8/10

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10:30ish am on a Sunday morning... the line does move fairly quickly.

Delah Coffee

4.4(246 reviews)

3.6 mi•North Park

This is the best place ever!! The manager is super nice and we love coming here to study. Great…read morematcha.

Decadent and delicious! I came here fully prepared and excited to get a pistachio latte but ended…read moreup getting the date latte. It was so creamy, sweet, and such a nice treat on a hot day. This was my first time trying Delah and it happened to be their 1st anniversary so they had free photos with a drink purchase. The person helping me was extremely kind and helpful. The cafe is spacious, clean, and has a nice variety of various drinks and treats. The back area has comfy sofas and tables, perfect for reading or studying.