My new favorite coffee spot! I'm currently in my pandan obsession era and this place does it RIGHT…read more I've already been back more times than I can count. So far, I've tried the pandan, the brown sugar, and the sesame latte all iced w/ oat milk and they've all been a hit. The pandan is easily my fave, but if you're trying the brown sugar and don't love super sweet drinks I'd recommend adding an extra shot to balance it out. The drinks are consistently good and you can tell they really care about the quality. It's one of those spots you keep thinking about and end up going back to without even planning it. Customer service was solid and there's plenty of seating, which makes it a nice place to hang out or get some work done. Parking was also easy, which is always a win. Highly recommend checking this place out especially if you're a pandan lover like me!

This place gets a lot of hype for their scones, but honestly, that was the only thing special. They…read moreoverall they are very expensive and service is slow. Be prepared to wait, or order a mobile order for pick up. Cleanliness...could be better. Looks clean from ground level, but if you look up the plants and ac vents are covered in layers of dust. Scones were fantastic but not sure that makes it worth the wait.

Stumbled upon this coffee house on the Too Good to Go app when looking for a snack while in the…read morearea. Loved the chocolate chip muffin (semi-sweet chocolate, but more of a biscuit consistency, not sweet, just satisfying). And let's talk cookies...absolutely the BEST sugar cookie and oatmeal raisin cookie that I have ever had. Again, not too sweet, but full of satisfying flavor. If you haven't been, swing by and give them a try!

Update after the owner's response:…read more I appreciate the response, but I stand by my experience. Whether the wait was 5 minutes or 20, we were standing at the pickup counter after receiving a notification that our order was ready, and no one acknowledged us until we spoke up. During a rush, communication still matters. I also want to clarify that I never claimed to have a dairy intolerance or allergy, because I do not. I simply stated that all of us became sick shortly after consuming the drinks and pastry we purchased there. I never claimed to know the exact cause -- only the timing of what occurred. What disappointed me most was not just the experience itself, but the defensive and dismissive tone of the response instead of a more professional acknowledgment of a customer concern. I genuinely wanted to enjoy this place because it is cute and came recommended to me, but unfortunately this was my experience.

This cafe is so cute!! The owner is so kind, friendly, and the coffee is delicious!! Love…read moresupporting a local buisness, especially one of a SDSU alum!

The owner is super kind and friendly and my coffee was delicious. He's into marathon running and…read moreeverything about the place in ambiance honors that passion. If dropping kids off at the YAT camp in Grossmont, it's a great stop.

If you're in the La Mesa area of San Diego and you need a quick caffeine fix, this little…read moredrive-thru packs a big punch. I was on my way to church and needed an early cup and was surprised how many shops were not open at 7 AM. I'm sure I could have found a Starbucks but that's always reserved for a last resort. Big props to this spot being open early on a Sunday morning, so I could make it to church prayed up and fully caffeinated. The barista opened right on time (7 AM) I loved how friendly she was for it being that early, and she got me my drink within 3-4 minutes. I am not a big coffee drive-thru guy, but if I lived in the area, especially knowing it is veteran owned, I might become one. Thanks guys and best of luck!

This was my second time at this coffee establishment, I remember really liking it my first visit so…read moredecided to try something new! I unfortunately chose the wrong line and got stuck behind this cop who was ordering but also decided to get out and help capture a lost dog which made 3 other cars cut in line ahead of me... the workers were very sweet and noticed I had been waiting and came out right away to help and make sure I got my order taken! The la mesa latte was super yummy and while I'm not the biggest fan of cold foam on lattes this one was pleasantly good! I had also gotten a bagel with cream cheese which I don't believe was toasted and would say that was the only downside but the delicious amount of cream cheese definitely helped.

Literally heard the buzz about this spot and kept an open mind because, why support Starbucks when…read moreyou can try something new? We did a drive-thru run for coffee. I got a mint-infused ice coffee with vanilla cold foam (not sweetened) and it was absolutely delicious, refreshing, and a little different than the usual. The mint made all the difference. They also give me a little pup cup which I wish I got a better photo of since it was adorable and had a teeny bone treat on top. Also tried their sandwich from here (best breakfast) with avocado instead of meat and it was pretty damn tasty! Simple and delicious and a cute little treat-yo-self morning or afternoon stop. Shoutout the little lady with the short pixie-ish haircut - super kind and helped me find my new favorite drink! Definitely would be back to try other things.

Service: good/ quick. Food:Erm. Was really looking forward…read moreto my avocado toast. Turns out that my toast wasn't actually TOASTED... it was more like a smear of avocado on bread with a crap ton of vinaigrette- literally all i could taste. Ambiance: couldn't really describe the vibe... Would I try this place again- probably not.

For a few years now, I've been buying my beans, five pounds at a time, from Brew Coffee Spot in La…read moreMesa. I like the roasting profile they use, and for a while, they've stocked a Costa Rica Sonora Black-Honey Natural that is just fantastic. Joe Paraiso, the owner, is a very experienced coffee purveyor, and he's been incredibly kind to me, sharing his time and knowledge to make sure I get what I want. And, not for nothing, when I'm at Brew Coffee Spot picking up the beans I ordered online, I always have a coffee. Joe either does a great job of training his baristas, or he's REALLY good at hiring talent, or both. Seriously... his folks make my coffees, usually a cortado or a straight espresso, with a downtown San Francisco or Rome level of competence.

The La Mesa area has a lot of different coffee options, I'm glad I found this one. When I moved…read moreback to San Diego six years ago, I had a meeting with someone at this shop, but because I've moved to a completely different part of the area I had not gone back. Recently, I spent some time back in La Mesa and thought I would go back and try this spot out. So much space, friendly staff, reasonable prices, with a bunch of gluten-free and vegan options when it comes to food. Plenty of parking, outdoor seating as well, and even when they were busy, I think I did not wait more than five minutes for my drink. I chose to use their honey syrup instead of regular honey, and was not disappointed with my iced oatmilk latte also, I have to point out something you don't typically see at a lot of coffee shops. Both times I went, there was an incredible mix of generations in that shop. From younger to older, it was awesome to see generations coming together. Great job guys!

If you're ever in the area..this is a MUST!! The coffee always hits no matter the time of day, and…read moreeveryone is super kind and welcoming. Especially Thuray, if she's making your coffee, you're about to taste some good stuff!!

The food was honestly better than expected. I tried one of their sandwiches along with an açai…read moreoption, and both were fresh, flavorful, and made with care. You can tell they don't just throw things together it actually tastes quality.

I've been to Spacebar (currently known as SPACEBAR Cafe & Wine Bistro) several times because it's…read morean awesome community-focused spot with greaaat healthy food options at reasonable prices. Importantly, I keep going back because of the welcoming atmosphere and super friendly owner/staff. I especially looove it when there's an event like live jazz music, comedy open mics, etc. going on there for the community and don't want to forget private events they offer catering for. I always enjoy myself. I definitely recommend this Black Veteran-owned business to the Yelp Community :-)

As much as I pass this place, I thought it was a game store. Stopped in today with my friend and…read more the food was great!! I had the chicken and waffles and, man... perfectly seasoned and hot! Also had a mocha frappacino which was delicious. I looked at what others ordered, like a salad, an acai bowl, and a variety of other delicious items on the menu. They even have a little local jazz playing on certain nights!! Stop and check them out!!

So good! We've gone to Split after learning about them from Loving Hut in Mira Mesa. Their vegan…read morecheesecake is a must-try!

This location is per order only and there aren't any signage out front to indicate where the…read more"front" of the business is. There's a doorbell but no sign either

Cute, tasty, and a fun atmosphere, what more can a girl ask for?…read more We spent our Mother's Day here and it was special. The food options are limited and there was no chicken for the salad however the experience was fun and I'd come back. Definitely a place to try! The food was good and the staff were so kind and helpful!

first of all - this is the cutest little coffee shop i have ever seen. my daughters favorite color…read moreis pink so i told her to put on something pink and we decided to go check it out. the menu is limited/pricey and not a lot to choose from but it made her soo happy. i do like their new lavender lemonade that i tried during the taste of la mesa - but i was pretty bummed you had to choose between that or the matcha :( however, im excited to see where there next location is and if they are expanding the menu!