The drinks here were fantastic! The coffee strength was perfect and the flavors were amazing but not overwhelming. You can adjust sweetness levels and combine flavors. Even after my ice melted, my drink was still holding up strong and flavorful. The baristas were great to talk to and very quick with getting the drinks out. We were in and out in under 10 minutes. The shop itself is cute, no bathrooms but there some benches to sit while you wait. Definitely not a study spot, but a great grab and go coffee place. Parking was easy although be wary of certain spots being reserved for different businesses. The drinks were affordable and it's great to have another cute coffee shop in the south Chula Vista area. read more

The Coffee Machine - Iced Latte with Marshmallow and Caramel (left) and Iced Latte White Mocha with Banana Cold Foam + Cinnamon (right) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Tried The Coffee Machine and overall it was just okay. I ordered a coconut Irish cream iced latte with oat milk, vanilla cloud foam, and caramel drizzle, flavor-wise, it was really good and hit that sweet, creamy vibe perfectly. The space itself is very minimal with not much going on inside, and it's located right across from the trolley. That said, I wasn't greeted when I walked in, which kind of set the tone. Customer service felt pretty meh, and with construction making the parking lot a bit of a hassle, it just didn't feel like the easiest stop. The liquor store owner was also standing outside checking where people were parking which felt a little bizarre being that there's not many parking spots. Glad I gave it a try, but probably wouldn't go back. read more

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I would consider this location is more of a grab and go there isn't really a lot of space inside. It is also next to the trolley and buses stop. Also be aware that the parking is limited and you might have to wait a bit. Came here a few times and ordered a few different drinks which all turned out to be really good! The coffee flavor really comes through and the drinks aren't too sweet. Would definitely recommend it. If you don't wanna make the drive to this location, I know they opened a second location in Chula Vista. read more

The Coffee Machine - Cafe de Olla & Vanilla Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Cute dainty coffee shop with friendly staff! :) Ive been here a couple of times now and they get your delicious drinks out quickly! read more

The Coffee Machine - Vanilla Chai Breve (left) & Vanilla Latte (right) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Located on San Ysidro off the Palm Ave exit. there's no seating inside or outside and only a very small waiting area for drink pickup. I ordered a large vanilla latte with breve (extra fee) and an iced strawberry matcha latte. The drinks were good, but a little on the pricey side. Parking is definitely a challenge. There's very limited parking and tow-away signs everywhere. The nearby liquor store owner is quick to tow, so be careful where you park. read more

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Hidden in a small complex this place had a good variety in drinks including a rotating flavor for coffee & matcha. The staff were very friendly and helpful in letting me change my matcha order from lavender to cookie butter after I ordered. The drinks were prepared very quickly and the prices were fair for two 20oz drinks. The strawberry horchata latte is very good and sweet and the cookie butter matcha has a very subtle sweetness. read more

The Coffee Machine - Cookie butter matcha and strawberry horchata latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Mazapan Latte 10/10 Best one so far around here ! Barristas were nice and fast ! I will come back ! read more

The Coffee Machine - Mazapan Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

It's a little hole in the wall and if you don't look closely you might miss it. We tried an iced café de olla and a blended white chocolate raspberry coffee. The café de olla was ok, I think drinking it iced definitely brightens up the flavor. My chocolate raspberry drink was just ok. It's definitely a drink that show cases the syrups more than the coffee. The service was good. The price for both drinks was about $14 The overall experience was ok. I think if you're looking for fun drinks rather than a good cup of coffee, then this is a good place. Drinks:*** Service:**** Ambiance:*** read more

The Coffee Machine - Iced cafe de olla - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Always looking to support small businesses in the South Bay, this one will now be a definite pit stop when we are in the area! We got the pingüino, vanilla late and cafe de olla. They did not disappoint. What's better than a good coffee cup, a nice person taking your order and making you feel like a welcomed customer. Parking is a little tight but worth it. Muchas gracias por nuestro cafésito! Nos vemos pronto! read more

The Coffee Machine - Cafe De Olla - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Delicious coffee and some empanada options. Friendly service. Come prepared to take your selections to go; there is limited space inside. read more

The Coffee Machine - Charcoal Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Pan Dulce, Coffee , Vibes I needed a coffee shop close to my in laws and this is it! Tried the horchata latte hot and strawberry horchata iced. Both soooo good And a cuernito to go. And for my book girlies they have books while you wait!! read more

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This place has become my new go to every drink is sooo good obsessed 10/10 Service is great as well highly recommend! :) read more

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8$ for a 20oz strawberry horchata matcha, worth it! Service was quick during a rush and the aesthetic of the place is cute! Can't wait to try something else in their menu. read more

The Coffee Machine - Strawberry horchata matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

The strawberry horchata latte and fresas con crema latte are bomb!!! Recommended, I get mine with oatmilk but I'm sure it's good with whatever preferred milk read more

The customer service wasn't the best coming in, but they have the best iced mazapan latte I've ever tasted! It's the perfect balance of sweet, nutty, and milky with little mazapan pieces with each sip. Try it out :) read more

The Coffee Machine - Iced Mazapan Latte - AMAZING! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Jonathan and Dana are the sweetest and are super kind when I go to The Coffee Machine (almost every day). The customer service is the best and the drinks are amazing! Honestly this is the best coffee spot. I always get the Mexican mocha 1/4 and it is always consistently great. This is an amazing place to go visit. read more

The Coffee Machine - Mexican Mocha 1/4 sweet with whole milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Strawberry matcha is to die for. 10/10!! Recomendado de un local. Best matcha ive ever had. Muchas gracias.

Im giving an A for effort!!! My mexican mocha was delicious. I asked for extra sweetness and he delivered. Nothing starts your day off better then some great customer service. Oh and one heck of a coffee too. This place seems new, but people are coming the line was out the door. read more

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I was on a matcha hunt and found this place through Yelp. I want to start off by saying that both times we have been here service has been beyond amazing and every single person working has been just as attentive. You can definitely tell how appreciative they are and the love they have for their business and customers. I tried a strawberry matcha with oat milk and a strawberry horchata matcha with oat milk. Both drinks were delicious but my personal favorite was the strawberry horchata matcha. My only suggestion would be to add bigger drink sizes. The place is small but feels really cozy and there's limited seating for you to wait for your drinks. read more

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Wow been following the business for awhile. Great coffee. Can be a bit sweet but you can always adjust the flavor. Service is great. Their new location is a lot bigger with better parking and waiting space. I love the horchata shaken espresso and their banana foam. You can tell it's crafted. Love watching the business grow. read more

The Coffee Machine - Cookie butter iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

This is a great little husband and wife small business coffee shop. I had them make be a cortado, and Donna did a terrific job making me one. The cortado was rich in flavor, and quite robust towards the end. It was perfect for slow sipping and enjoyment. The coffee machine uses single origin coffees from Mexico. They place is mostly to go, but they do offer a few seats inside if you would like to stay a bit and chat. They offer rotating pastries. Donna and Jonathan are super nice and would appreciate your business to share their great espresso based beverages. There's a parking lot out in front, and they are conveniently off interstate 5 on Palm in Palm City just south of Chula Vista. read more

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Amazing coffee. Great customer service! Small parking lot but you can always park at the Palm trolley station & it's a quick walk across the street. Check them out. read more

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Saw this place on instagram and since we were nearby, we had to try it! Everyone that works there is friendly and welcoming! We had the cinnamon toast marsh latte and mazapan latte, but the whole menu sounded so good so we're planning on coming back! The shop itself is not very big so it's more of a pick up cafe :) The location doesn't have very many parking spots, BUT the palm ave trolley is right across the street so you can park there or there's side street parking. Honestly, this coffee shop is going to get even busier because right next to the trolley station is so smart, lol! read more

The Coffee Machine - Cinnamon Toast Marsh latte and Mazapan latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I think I found the best coffee on palm ave! Sure, this place is tiny & kind of out the way, but it's a hidden gem for sure. I tried their strawberry matcha and the cinnamon toast marshmallow latte, both were delicious! Plenty of parking if you go early & the vicinity is so small there's no seats inside. It's really just a grab and go kind of deal. IG: rs.Albright TikTok: m.Albright read more

Soooo goooood This is my new favorite coffee spot Taste is 10/10. Service is quick and easy as well Doesn't take long at all Even when packed so I appreciate that So delicious you need to try this spot if you're in sd read more

The Coffee Machine - Vanilla honey latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Great little coffee shop. I asked if I could have the strawberry mixed with banana in my iced latte and they made it for me and it was delicious! Great customer service, tasty coffee. Only thing is the parking isn't great, but worth it to try this place. read more

I really wanted to like this place, and really want to support small businesses. Unfortunately their drinks really upset my stomach. I even went back a 2nd time hoping the first time was a fluke, but it wasn't. Both times I ordered matcha drinks w/oat milk, but two different variations. They both tasted really good, but within an hour or so my digestive system couldn't handle them. Maybe the staff/management really needs to investigate their compliance with food safety standards. Whatever the reason, I hope things really improve there. I still gave 3 stars because at least I thought the flavors were really good. read more

The Coffee Machine - Matcha horchata top view - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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If you're looking to get your morning caffeine buzz and go... this place is it. Ordered an Americano and my amigo ordered a latte. Good drinks and reasonably priced. read more

Tasty af coffee! A bit of a long wait but worth it in the end. Felt good to support a small business too, rather than a national coffee chain. read more

This has become my prepare stop in the morning. I love the authentic coffee here. Only place I have ever come across a ganisto coffee. Even the T-shirt s branding is unique here. The only down side is I always forget they close on Wednesday. read more

I loved this place! The space is really cozy and clean. The owners and the girl that takes you order are super nice and make you feel welcomed. Asked for the pan dulce and they were super nice telling us the flavors. Pan dulce was really fresh. We tried 2 matchas: strawberry and horchata. They were delicious. Authentic matcha and you can also taste the horchata and the strawberry. Sometimes when you order "something" horchata it only tastes like milk with cinnamon, but the matcha actually had a dense texture that tasted like horchata. My sister got cafe de la olla as well, and it is super tasty. Can't wait to come back and try another drink! When leaving, they tell you to have a nice day with a positive attitude. I've been to places where the attitude is not the best... Totally recommended! read more

The Coffee Machine - Matcha Strawberry & Café de la olla. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Amazing experience, they are lovely and humble people. It does get busy quick. But it is worth the wait!! I tried the horchata latte and it's good! Definitely recommend! read more

The Coffee Machine - Horchata latte 16 oz ‼ - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here after my cousin and his wife recommended it. It's very quaint and definitely suited for to-go orders only. I got a gansito latte with oat milk and to my surprise, they put a whole ass gansito in there! I immediately wanted to pull it out to eat lol. Drink was very good, tasty, and totally had the gansito taste down. Was done with my drink by the time I made it home. Will definitely be back soon! Also, the owners are super nice and authentic! I wish this coffee shop nothing but success!!! read more

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Matcha is perfect especially the strawberry matcha. Great service as well. Ambiance is very cute and inviting. read more

The Coffee Machine - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

First time stopping by and absolutely loved our drinks. We got an Iced Mazapán Latte and an Iced Horchata Latte and they did not disappoint. The level of caffeine to sweetness ratio was perfect. Most importantly, we received excellent customer service. Will definitely be back. read more

The Coffee Machine - Iced Mazapán Latte & Iced Horchata Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I have been coming here since they first opened found it by accident and wanted to try a new spot. They have not disappointed ever since! The service quality of coffee never changes! That's why I keep going back and refer all my friends here. The matcha strawberry is awesome and so are all there coffee flavors. read more

Great friendly customer service. Got the chai latte. The coffee taste was prominent. Would have liked more chai taste but overall great coffee spot. Would recommend. read more

The Coffee Machine - Chai Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Amazing drinks! Cant go wrong with any one of them to be honest. Tried the Cafe de olla to die for.

I was very excited to try this place only to disappoint me. I got the strawberry matcha since I've seen it all over Instagram. The taste was super nasty didn't enjoy it at all. Maybe gotta try another drink. But honestly too much hype and not good at all. Disappointed. read more

Delicious matcha. The menu is so interesting, I definitely want to come back to try more drinks. The service was quick despite it being busy. 5/5. read more