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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!

Cute little spot serving refreshing treats! The highlight for me was their coconut ice cream…read more The sundae is really cute and is essentially 3 scoops of ice cream + some coconut meat slices. It's extra pretty if you add toppings like their super sweet mango. All of the scoops of ice cream were on the icier side but flavorful. Coconut was sweet and fantastically refreshing, while the taro was a bit more subtle but nutty and enjoyable. The vanilla was an old fashioned vanilla which was creamier than the other flavors but still definitely a bit icy. I would just get 3 scoops of coconut next time! The added mango on top was super sweet and soft, which contrasted drastically the meaty texture and very subdued flavor of the coconut pieces (maybe shouldn't have eaten it after that sweet mango!). They also have some unique Thai flavors of Lay's chips + special desserts (mango sticky rice, coconut pancakes, coconut pudding, etc.). I'd return for some more coconut ice cream and to try those special desserts! There are a few tables inside and more ornately decorated tables outside. No restrooms. Service was friendly. Fun little place to try new desserts, for a cute quick date, or grab and go for treats :)

Cute decor (and a lot of wires)

Coconut Sundae

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Thai iced tea

Bird Rock Coffee Roasters - Morena Blvd

Locally owned & operated

This place has one of the best nitro cold brews I've had. The flavor is consistently smooth, rich,…read moreand balanced every single time. It has that bold cold brew taste without being bitter or overly acidic, and the nitro gives it a really creamy texture without needing anything added. A lot of places struggle with consistency when it comes to cold brew, but they absolutely nail it here. You can tell they care about quality and the coffee itself tastes clean, strong, and well-crafted. Easily one of my favorite spots for cold brew.

Bird Rock is such a solid and reliable spot. I love that it started in San Diego and has grown to…read moremultiple locations while still keeping such great quality, their in-house roasting really shows. This location is one of my favorites. The staff are always great, and the coffee is consistently high quality. It's one of my go-to comfort spots when I just want a guaranteed good latte. Their lattes are super creamy, and I usually order mine half sweet, which ends up being the perfect balance for me. They also have a nice selection of pastries to go with your drink. Parking is a bit limited right out front, but there's usually street parking nearby if you don't mind a short walk. Overall, a dependable spot for really good coffee and a great local favorite.

Bird Rock Coffee Morena Blvd

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Vanilla latte!

Better Buzz Coffee Fashion Valley

4.0(802 reviews)

1.7 mi•Linda Vista

The chai is my favorite, the staff here are also so helpful and friendly. I like getting the cold…read morefoam too!

I went and tried this place for the first time. It was amaaaaaaazzzinggg…read more I got the banana pudding drink, it's an americano drink. The coffee is not super strong, the drink isn't super sweet. (Which is a good thing, it was balanced perfectly). I'm not a fan of sweets so this was the perfect balance of coffee and sweet The only thing I will say is that it barely tastes like banana, the nilla cookie is the only part that has a strong banana flavor The service was fast, decent speed for being located in a designer outlet. Nice area, regular looking coffee place. I did get it again the next day but at a different location. My reasoning for it not being a 5 star is because the drink didn't really taste like banana. Anyways I love this drink

Storefront

Ice blended mocha w fresh strawberries

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Coconut Matcha

Selva Coffee House

4.2(843 reviews)

0.7 mi

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

Strawberry matcha

Pastries

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Iced pistachio matcha with marshmallow cloud on top and a hot pistachio matcha

Coffee Culture

4.3(57 reviews)

0.8 mi•Old Town

Cute spot in Old Town area! It's packed away into a structure that shares the space with 3 other…read morerestaurants. The menu is cohesive and lists the prices. They have pastries, teas, coffee, etc. After a hike, I wanted something refreshing and so I got a 12 oz of one of their teas-- Lavender Hibiscus. She mentioned it is one of their popular flavors that they make. It was surprisingly a delicious combination. The lavender wasn't overpowering and the hibiscus was fragrant. It was around $5.39! Interior space was small, but clean and organized. This is more of an order and then find seating spot, or take it to walk around with. I'd recommend coming here if you're in the area!

I came across Coffee Culture while doing some holiday shopping in Old Town. I felt a need for a…read morelittle caffeine boost and found Coffee Culture in the small public market. It is a very small coffee shop that is really just a counter area without seating. When I walked up, there was one staff member working. He was friendly. They had a small menu of specialty coffee drinks listed for the holidays. It appears that they serve wine as well, as there was a list of wines by the glass on the same menu. I decided on the iced pistachio latte, as I absolutely love pistachio, and it was a bit of a warm day. I asked for nonfat milk, which is getting harder to come by at small coffee shops, so I was glad they could accommodate. I waited a couple minutes, as the staff had to leave to go get my requested nonfat milk from what appears to be a larger storage area. There are not seats in Coffee Culture, however, the small seating in the public market is quite cute and there was plenty of seating near the fountain. My drink was, unfortunately, just OK. It was a typical iced latte. It was slightly sweet and had no pistachio flavor at all. I'm guessing it was made with a simple pistachio syrup, and no real pistachio. I was a bit disappointed. If I were shopping in Old Town, I might stop in Coffee Culture for a quick coffee to go, but I would't order anything too fancy.

Coffee Mexican mocha, and vanilla latte

Lavender Hibiscus iced tea

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Rose Donuts

4.5(1.2k reviews)

0.0 mi•Linda Vista

Absolutely loved this local hole in wall strip mall donut shop. So many options!…read more 2 amazing Asian women busting their butts. The line was long but moved quickly! Donuts, pastries, breakfast sandwiches and coffees galore. My favorite was the cinnamon roll and chocolate cake donut. I forgot to grab the massive chocolate chip cookie. I already can't wait to go back!

We saw a line out the door on our way to sea world on Sunday and had to stop on Monday to see what…read morethis place was all about. There was only a couple people in line when we got there and we were helped pretty quickly. We ordered 2 country style everything bagel sandwiches, 6 donuts. I enjoyed the bagel sandwich-good crispy bacon, fluffy egg and cheese-but wished I would have asked for some spice! The donuts seemed like donuts to me. Haha. But maybe I didn't try the right one...maybe next time we are in the area I will try Vietnamese iced coffee.

Maple Bacon goodness

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CaliTea - San Diego

4.4(83 reviews)

0.8 mi•Linda Vista

Got the hibiscus tea with 25% sweetness and they didn't overdo it on the ice. it was perfect and…read moreso refreshing. I'd come back.

Unfortunately, I dropped my drink just moments after walking out of the store!…read moreI went back in to get another, and was not offered a discount... but what was frustrating was that the second version of the same drink I had just ordered was a good two inches below the fill-line! Great product / less than satisfactory service.

Roasted Oolong Milk Tea w/ Pudding

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Spill the Beans Coffee and Bagels

3.9(270 reviews)

2.1 mi•Mission Valley

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.

Great place to do work tons of seating outside (and it is also shaded). Less places inside, but…read morestill possible. Very good service. I think we forgot to get our coffees when they called our name, because they brought them out to our table and did not seem bothered by that at all. The mushroom coffee was not very sweet or strong in my opinion, though it is advertised as less sweet. I got the Basic Sitch last time and preferred that one.

Inside!

The San Dieggo breakfast sandwich

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I'll have the usual VOL

FLOR & SEED

4.2(190 reviews)

0.9 mi•Old Town

My friend and I check out a new coffee shop or Cafe every few weeks and decided to check this place…read moreout and it was great. We both ordered a seasonal drink it was the raspberry latte with white chocolate Cold foam And we both got it iced. It was fantastic. We had no problem getting street parking right in front. It's just a small simple coffee shop with a few tables and chairs. We did not get food here but I believe it is just some pastries. The staff was great and made my drink promptly. Nothing but good things to say about this place. And it's in Old Town so after you get your coffee go walk around.

Mexican inspired coffee spot in the heart of Old Town…read more I stumbled upon this place after eating at Cafe Coyote & strolling through the street market. They have matchas, Marzapan Latte, & more. & Conchas! My coffee was very lightly flavored & a bit on the bitter side.

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Cafe de olla latte

Parfait Paris

4.4(215 reviews)

1.8 mi•Linda Vista

Hannah helped us pick an amazing desert that was delicious! The presentation for the scrumptious…read morefood was gorgeous!

We ordered DoorDash before a morning meeting at work while we were onsite for a business trip. We…read morepicked Parfait Paris because it sounded delicious and we were right! It was so much sugar but it was worth it! We shared the brioche bun and the Santa crookie. The bun was absolutely stuffed with the best marmalade. The crookie was so good and the cookie dough inside was perfect. I had a crème brulee latte as well and that was also very good. The order took a while so I assume they were busy as the store. I can't speak to what the restaurant is like since we ordered delivery. But I'd love to check it out next time I'm in town.