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    The Mental Bar

    4.8 (148 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Joanna M.

    We came to SD to celebrate my best friend's birthday, and after a night out and some good sleep, I needed my morning fix. Found this spot on the app, of course. The pictures on Yelp don't do it justice, because this place is super cute and the decor is very unique! They have multiple quotes that I really like and I can relate to, about coffee. The staff were super friendly and polite. The coffee was very good and not super sweet. Overall, another satisfied customer that will return if I have the opportunity.

    Vanilla Latte
    Ci C.

    Service is always amazing. They went above and beyond as I asked questions about menu items as it relates to food allergies. The music is perfect, we were greeted warmly. Coffee was delicious (goes without saying). Ordered a grilled cheese and my kid loved it! I always say that food tastes better when it is make with intention and good energy. Even a "basic" grilled cheese was DELICIOUS here.

    Brown Sugar Latte
    Stephanie R.

    Love the concept of this coffee shop, the coffee is pretty solid too. There is seating inside and a small patio as well, it's never super crowded or loud which is so nice. I really enjoyed their brown sugar iced latte, and the cheese danish. I also tried the cali latte which has avocado powder that adds a nice almost nutty flavor to the coffee. Service here is super friendly and welcoming, Highly recommend stopping by and enjoying a little treat for yourself.

    Chai hot
    Chanaa M.

    I love this beautiful hidden gem here in encanto/near spring valley! It's sooo goood! I have tried their croissant breakfast sandwich which is amazing! Also their bagel sandwich is delicious if you're a fan of chai, you must try their chai drink hot! It's honestly the best chai I have ever had ! If you want a food item make sure you go early cause I have gone twice 30 min before closing time and they stop making food (totally understandable)! This cafe is always clean and has cute art from local artists ‍ Another plus the owners are so nice and friendly! I will definitely be coming back again and again!

    Breakfast Burrito
    Jane L.

    Shout out to The Mental Bar for sponsoring breakfast for the Black Entrepreneurs Leaders & Learners 5th Annual Business Summit today! I always want to show love to businesses that support other businesses. I enjoyed chicken breakfast wrap, bagel with cream cheese and tea. Look forward to visiting your brick and mortar soon! Thank you kindly!

    Turkey Melt on sourdough
    Josh C.

    Excellent customer service. Cool vibe in the place, people working on laptops, reading book, solid music playing. Ordered a iced mocha, they offered whipped cream, I accepted. Sweet, smooth, soft mouth feel on the drink. The perfect pick you up drink. Charged an extra .40c for whipped. Ordered Turkey Melt in sourdough, it is what it is, buttered toast, turkey, melted provolone. Delicious. Love what they're doing with the place.

    Lavender matcha latte
    Olivia B.

    This place was great! Had some work to do on my laptop and found this place nearby. Ordered a lavender matcha latte and it was delicious. Came with a little cookie too! Love that. Service was great, they delivered my drink right to my table. Good place to work/study, good vibes, good music, and cute interior!

    A lovely coconut paradise
    Maricela R.

    Coffee dates with friends are priceless. However if you want to spend money on really good coffee go here! This spot is a community hub with information on community gardens, art made by local artists and tons of other cool stuff. I loved it! Not only do they have caffeine but the food here was great too. The gentlemen at the counter spent time explaining the different coffees to us and was patient with out indecisiveness. The food was eaten rather quickly and I forgot to take a photo. I'll definitely be returning.

    Walls
    Maria B.

    I have been meaning to come here for a while. It's somewhat near me, but not on my route. However I wanted to try it and, I was treating some staff to coffee. I walked in an Janet Jackson was playing so immediately I was hooked. But I put the order in for pick up, it said 15 minutes for pick up so I got there a little sooner an I was immediately greeted and told my order would be ready soon. I took a look around in the meantime. The walls had lyrics by wu tang, which hey also sell coffee with the same vibe. They offer breakfast, teas, mimosas and cbd drinks. I meant to grab one of their canned coffee to try but forgot. They also offer energy boosters and I asked if it changes the flavor or drinks and was told no. Well we ordered a variety from Blueberry Vanilla Lemonade, Matcha, lattes and a black coffee! Everyone loved their drink and kept asking where it was from to check it out. I don't buy coffee daily, but it is a bi-weekly treat and this will be my new regular spot.

    Deanne L.

    Was in the area one morning and stopped by here for some coffee and small breakfast. Street parking only. Love the vibe of the cafe. Beautiful artwork by local artists. Asked the employee at the register what's recommended and she answered in detail. She said the wellness drinks are most popular, but we opted for the lavender chai, one dirty (espresso) and one without. My Dirty Lavender Chai tasted great and gave me the pick-me-up I was looking for. Was a tad bit too sweet and I recommend using a straw because the lavender bits get in your mouth. Besides that, it was fine. Surprisingly impressed by their English Muffin breakfast sandwich with the sausage. The cheese was so melty and the English muffin was soft. We were in there for about 30 min for take out order which felt slow at first but after trying our goodies I feel like they put love into it. Pretty popular shop especially on a weekend!

    The artistic ceiling that continues the motif of the decor.
    LaWana R.

    Never disappoints - my go to is the ginger pop latte (thank me later). The vibe is very grassroots, community, and wellness. Great place to meet up with friends for a game of backgammon or to catch up on community events. Many people host community meetings and events inside or outside on the patio. The food and other beverages are pretty awesome, too. Feel free to tell them I sent you!

    Chicken breast. Yum!!
    Amalea R.

    Super cute decorations and good vibe. Croissant chicken breast sandwich was really tasty. Always appreciate a generous portion of avocado. My friend liked the strawberry lemonade. Staff were very friendly and offered info and recommendations. Glad I found this place not far from work. Look forward to coming back.

    Tara V.

    This is my new coffee spot! So far I've only tried a few items on the menu, but what I've had so far has been really good. My favorite drink, the Vanilla Latte. The sandwiches are pretty tasty too (I love their breakfast sandwiches especially)! Nice vibe inside with the colors, artwork, & quotes on the walls. The staff & owners are so friendly and helpful. They take special care in serving their customers! A great community spot!

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    Gladly Coffee

    4.5(696 reviews)
    4.9 mi
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    I have been a Starbucks customer/ lover for over 30 years! Literally! I have enjoyed a chai tea…read morelatte, pretty much every day since! I'm talking, even in different countries where applicable. I was really at a loss a few months ago when they changed their recipe! I drive by this establishment every day on my way to get on the 94. I thought to myself, "one time can't hurt!" OH MY GOODNESS!!! The Chai tea ACTUALLY had TASTE! It did not taste like that new found chemical (classic) taste Starbucks apparently has pumped into my beloved drink. The customer service was bubbly and jovial! I went inside one day because the drive thru was a tad chaotic, and I saw what I believed to be the owner. He was so just, chill and carrying on with the patrons. I really hope he is cognizant and proud of his bustling coffee shop he has created. This man, is also on the headset as well. So the work ethic is there. I want to see this for a local business! This is why they THRIVE! I have never met this person, no idea of his name, I am an observer as well as being part of the food and beverage industry. I appreciate greatness. The customer service here, all around is 10/10! It took me 4 times going through the drive thru (they have a camera) , for them to know EXACTLY what I order! Crew! You actually make my day!! Shout out to Sara and Melody! Give this place a go! Oh,oh they also have a punch card! Make sure to get one! You get $5 off when you hit a certain number! (The number could be lower ;-)) Ok, I'll see you tomorrow guys :-)

    New Fave Iced Coffee: The Lemon Poppyseed Shaken Espresso…read more If you are in Spring Valley/La Mesa area, you have to stop by and try this drink. I was able to peek the inside from their drive thru line and the seating and space looks very comfortable. The drive thru line itself is a huge plus for me when on-the-go before work/errands. Getting back to the drink, I did order this iced with Oat Milk and half sweet -- It is so delicious My coworkers were even surprised at how much they liked it because of the lemon. Me personally? I love anything with lemon in it. Well balanced, tasty, not too much... just right and strong to get you through the day!

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    Scrimshaw Coffee

    4.5(386 reviews)
    3.5 miRolando
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    Scrimshaw is a great option for quality coffee and food for those of us who start our days late…read more I love this place for their quality beverages, their fresh food variety, the kind staff, and the fact I've always found an open table. My boyfriend always gets drip and a pastrami sandwich that looked so good I broke my vegetarian streak just for a bite. I've had their blueberry malt latte and their white tea beverage as well as both their veggie bagel and veg bowl. Everything has been so tasty and the vibes are always welcoming. The cafe itself is really cute and i'm a big fan.

    Unfortunately, this cafe dropped the ball both in barista customer service and response from…read moremanagement. Basically what had happened was i waited over 10 min for simple chai and inquired with barista about status update. We agreed to have it remade and she had told me next time "there's no need to be rude" despite never insulting, shouting, or making a scene. Wrote to management about this odd experience and I recieved a response from owner. He has said he will talk to staff and "apologies on that" but honestly it seemed half-hearted and not sincere at all. No attempts to try and make it right or acts of good faith which i would think is standard procedure for cases like this. Fortunately, there is a plethora of cafes in San Diego to try so I will keep discovering new ones until I find my favorite.

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    Ultreya Coffee and Tea - Hash n Cheese Sandwich - @rayz

    Ultreya Coffee and Tea

    4.7(292 reviews)
    3.6 miRolando
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    I'm surprised it wasn't more crowded! Although I did go mid week, perhaps that's why. This coffee…read moreshop is everything! The chairs inside are so comfortable. I like that the shop isn't extremely cluttered with plants. Just enough that it feels open and bright. You know with nature, you just breathe better. (; Anyways, the interior murals are such a warm and lively color - it just makes me happy seeing it. I love the artwork on the walls because it matches their specialty lattes. The outdoor seating space is also quite nice. The colors of the tables are pastel pink and pastel yellow-- you can sit in semi shade or shaded area. It's really lovely! To drink, I decided to get one of their specialty lattes-- $7, Iced 12 oz, PEAK SEASON with whole milk. This is an iced blueberry latte with coconut condensed milk. It was so delicious! I would highly recommend this. It wasn't overly sweet either-- which I can appreciate. I highly recommend coming to Ultreya Coffee & Tea! The drinks are superb and fairly priced. They have a few food and pastry options as well. ...lol just read my past review and I basically had the same exact thoughts as this time around! Hilarious.

    I love Ultreya. It's a fun, cute coffee coffee shop that…read moreserves delicious treats. I've held many book club meets here and we've all been super satisfied with the food, drinks, and service. Plus, we never need to worry about parking. That is always a bonus.

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    ESSNTL Coffee

    4.4(154 reviews)
    3.5 miRolando

    This was my first visit. I was one of the first few customers in the morning, and the staff was…read morewarm and welcoming. I ordered a Biscoff cream latte and it was amazing. The vibe of the place was very modern and inviting. The price point could be a the high side, but nothing crazy. You definitely get what you pay for this is the best coffee I've ever had. 10 out of 10 definitely recommend.

    I came here to celebrate my birthday (without telling them haha!) & when we first walked in there…read morewere maybe only 2 tables occupied. One of the workers saw me and said "welcome back!" I was still surprised that she remembered me!! It's been a while! I was hoping that they still had the coconut cream on the menu because I love COCONUT Vietnamese coffee. But sadly, I think I came a few days too late. I decided to just get my usual! Iced Banana Cream Vietnamese Coffee! The cream foam was smooth and fresh, delicious. The coffee was strong, remember if you want it to be even more bold-- request no milk added. My mom had the Iced Ube Cream Vietnamese Coffee with Whole Milk. She enjoyed the flavor and the boldness of the coffee. The Ube flavor was very prominent and had a delicious taste which complimented the coffee. Later on, my brother requested an Iced Lychee Lemonade with Matcha, Less Sweet. The matcha color was there but the flavor of the lychee lemonade was so strong, you couldn't taste the matcha. I think, the lychee lemonade on its own is quite delicious!! But a little too sweet still. I liked that they gave actual pieces of lychee in the drink, and they topped the drink with a dehydrated lemon slice. It was very cute. They also expanded the space from the last time I came. It looks very modern and bright. The chairs are wood, but very comfortable. And now, after you order, they give you little pagers that vibrate and beep when your drink is ready. Overall, a very lovely space to come and sit to enjoy coffee! Take your time when drinking Vietnamese coffee, it has a lot of caffeine! Prices range from $7-9!

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    There is a ROCK in my lavender matcha latte!!!!!

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