First time at Tiger Cafe a coffee shop located on Market Street in Downtown, San Diego, CA after eating at Tacos El Franc. Tiger Cafe is known for creative beverages like their Tiger Latte, Coconut Latte, a "Tiger Eye" drink, and a refreshing Tiger's Blood iced tea (hibiscus, peach, and lemon). I tried the iced latte "Dirty Horchata," and it was so delicious!! They also have pastries and serve breakfast burritos, unique Tiger Waffles, sandwiches, and customizable breakfast toasts. The cafe was very nice and clean with great customer service. Check it out when in the area! Happy Yelping :) read more

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Waffles are pre-made I'm not sure when or if they are refrigerated or setting out and then re-heat when ordered in a toaster, it, or they (2-6" rounds were served somewhat dry and just warm but not hot, Waffles (like pancakes) must be baked fresh per order to be hot and delicious to eat. One other thing, the Tiger Cafe website menu prices it at $13.00 but the store wall menu says $16.75, I asked the lady behind the counter and she said they raised the prices several months ago, (she also informed me that they are pre-baked then re-heated when ordered,) this discrepancy is not right! But regardless of the price it would be worth paying it for fresh baked, hot and tasty, which it was not! read more

Quick stop for coffee before heading to the Rady shell for a concert, lucky us we made it with an hour to spare before they closed. The shop was open, very clean and had a beautiful atmosphere to it. The variety of drinks and baked goodies was also extensive you could find something new to try each time. I forgot what my husband ordered but I ordered the matchata and I was so impressed! Overall the drink was balanced so perfectly, not too sweet and you could distinct between the two flavors. My husband had one of their coffee drinks and the slow blend of cold foam into the coffee made the perfect sip each time. Highly recommend coming here if you're in the area! read more

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Got the Tiger's Waffle, matcha latte. I was craving some brunch type food and decided to try this place out. I really liked the waffle! It was crispy on the outside and warm on the inside. The syrup paired well with it. I love a good fried egg on top too which was good. The mix of sweet from the syrup and savory from the eggs/bacon was delicious. I enjoyed the fruit on the side too. Personally the matcha to was alright but everything else was good. read more

Tiger Cafe - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

What a nice place. Clean and comfortable. I had iced tea- way overpriced for less than a bucks worth of ingredients and the cup but it was good. My hiking partner had an iced americano and liked it very much. We were greeted with a smile and served quickly. read more

Tiger Cafe - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

Finally one coffee shop that know how to get rid of the laptop campers. I was so happy to have a coffee on peace enjoying the place that used to be the older jazz bar in San Diego, from 1911 and now this coffee shop. Cappuccino was excellent, did not get the pastries but looked good. The place is super clean and minimalist and you have also outdoors seating. First great impression. read more

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Stopped in while doing laundry up the street. We got sat right away, seemed like the guy was the only one working this morning, but he did a wonderful job with my tables and the other people in there. They were out of chai, but he was able to offer up a recommendation that I really enjoyed! The tropical açaí bowls were delicious! The place was clean and there is a bathroom. Definitely recommend! read more

Tiger Cafe - TROPICAL ACAI - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

The relaxed ambiance in this cafe was perfectly suited for a Sunday morning. We ordered a breakfast burrito and the chefs classic bagel which was definitely worth the price! I was a sucker for the soft and fluffy eggs in my bagel. I order the coconut latte which was a perfect balance of nutty and coffee flavors. The gentleman hosting was polite and kind reassuring us that the orders are being worked on and appreciated our patience. This cafe is definitely worth stopping by! read more

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Super cute inside! Staff was friendly. Didn't try the pastries but took pics because it looked so cute! I got the drip coffee it was ok- I prefer a bit darker roast but it was drinkable. My spouse got the Nutella latte he said it was basically chocolate milk. I also ordered the avocado toast it was just ok. Would go back but probably not get what we did this time. read more

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We were in town for a concert at Petco Park and wanted to grab coffee before it started. Having arrived a day prior, we saw this place on our way to our hotel. We decided to give it a try, and we did not enjoy our experience. This was our order: - Plain bagel with cream cheese and jam. - One iced latte with almond milk and stevia. - One iced matcha regular. - An acai bowl. - Tiger's blood refresher. - Another iced matcha with oat milk and vanilla. The bagel was OK. The Tiger's blood was too sweet. The acai bowl was decent. The first time they brought the cold brew with cold foam, it was just milk with cold brew. When we brought it up to the owner, he said something like, "It's all going to get mixed up anyway". If it weren't for the extra charge, we would have let it go, but we asked him to remake it properly. The cold foam on the cold brew was low-fat milk frothed up. It was not correctly made with heavy or whipping cream. It wasn't creamy, and it didn't hold up against the coffee. We only received 5 out of the six items we ordered. The owner seems unfamiliar with their mobile POS. The counter looked unfinished with exposed drywall, so this place might be new or under renovation. All the tables have reserved signs on them for folks dining in only. Hopefully, folks have a better experience than I did! I wouldn't recommend this place. read more

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I really liked: Chai Tea Latte I liked: Matcha Latte Lox Bagel The chai tea latte is excellent. Strong, warming flavor with just the right amount of spice, not too sweet. The matcha latte is smooth and earthy, exactly what you'd expect from a solid matcha drink. The lox bagel is super filling, fresh, and balanced. A clean, satisfying meal. Service was a bit slow since the cafe was busy, but everything came out perfectly. The space is small and cozy with lots of natural light, making it a comfortable spot to hang out. During the Square Enix meet up, everyone was chatting about their favorite games, which made the experience even more fun. Huge thanks to Square Enix for organizing such a great event. Overall, Tiger Cafe is a chill spot with solid drinks and #goodeats that hit the spot without being heavy. read more

Tiger Cafe - Matcha latte Chai tea latte - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

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I stopped by here for an afternoon cup of coffee. I ordered a sugar free iced vanilla latte and it was very good! The store was clean and service was good. I only take a star off because they had closed off almost all of the seating inside, which made me feel unwelcome yo sip my coffee inside. And it's cute inside too! read more

Tiger Cafe - Tiger mural - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

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Decent cafe! It's open early. Their pastry case is more patisserie now; there weren't any croissants, etc. I got their bagel & cream cheese, which was pretty standard. Their Matchata (Matcha + Horchata) had a nice cinnamon churro flavor. If you're a matcha purist, however, I believe they use those light-green, pre-mixed matcha powders that run a bit sweet. Service was very kind throughout! read more

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Super cute Café on the corner easy to find to walkable to a lot of different areas. Ambience was super cute. Fair seating great as soon as I walked in pastries looked good. I just got a simple caramel macchiato service was fast. I would return again. read more

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I was at an event at the conference center and wanted to find a place Off-site for a business meeting and somewhere with good coffee... Tiger cafe checked both boxes! Service was very friendly and very quick. I was greeted with a warm smile, which at 8am is always a great way to start the day. Inside had four booths and a table , but as it was early, the cafe was still wide open. I ordered my cappuccino with oat milk; it was perfect! This is a great little cafe in downtown San Diego! read more

Tiger Cafe - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

Needed a cafe to work at (thanks in home construction disasters) and headed over to this place I'd seen since moving into the neighborhood. At the register there's a sign that says laptop users have to sit in this slim central shareable work station (not spacious enough to comfortably work and enjoy a drink/meal). I asked the associate if it was possible to sit outside since there really was no one at the cafe. But when I went outside, I realized there's no outlet so I went back in and decided I'd settle for the awkward work station and apparently there's no outlet whatsoever! Why dedicate (restrict, really) an entire computer-user station without accessibility to an outlet? So, with a dead computer and no way to plug it in, I realized I couldn't accomplish much and asked if I could cancel my food order and get my drink to go elsewhere and handle my remote work. I was told that that's not an option because they can't refund credit card transactions (which is ridiculous in 2026), they don't have gift cards for store credit, and didn't have enough cash to do it that way. So I was left with no option but to stick around long enough to eat what turned out to be a subpar meal and drink my caramel macchiato (which was decent). I ordered the eggs benedict sandwich minus the turkey bacon and it was extremely disappointing. The english muffin was soaked and soggy, drowning in the havarti cheese that overpowered the flavor of everything else. Also, there were eggshells in my benedict! So much so that I stopped eating. The "side salad" was a handful of greens with one cherry tomato and less than a teaspoon of vinegar dressing. If at least the flavor was good, I'd have managed, but it was awful. On top of everything else, they weren't careful with the cleanliness of the plate because apparently the plate either leaned on or was above some eggy or hollandaise sauce bowl because the bottom of my plate was soiled with runny yellow goop and I didn't notice until I stood up and the goop had dripped down on my thigh/jeans because their table has openings on it. As cute and modern as the aesthetic is, I won't be returning here. R.I.P. my $40ish. read more

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I needed an afternoon pick me up and this cafe was open on New Year's Day. They look like they recently opened or being re-modeled. We were greeted right away by the friendly staff. I got the dirty horchata & my sister got the coconut latte. At the time, they only had oat milk as a milk alternative which was fine. my sister and I both enjoyed our drinks. The horchata latte was creamy, cinnamony & not too sweet. I would definitely order this again. My sister said her drink was also creamy with a hint of coconut, but also not overly sweet. Would definitely come back for the lattes! read more

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I was visiting for the holidays and Tiger Cafe was super cute, so I stopped in and had the worst matcha ever. The person behind the counter was kind but I received the most watered down, worst quality, grainy matcha of my life. It was muddy and tasted like absolutely nothing. I'm not sure if it was an off day or the person wasn't properly trained but I wouldn't recommend it. read more

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Came here on a weekday with some friends. I ordered at the counter but my friend came later and we had a server come to the table for them. I had a matcha latte and an açaí bowl. The açaí was super good. Really fresh. The ambiance is nice. Painted artwork on the walls. They also had really delicious looking deserts that I wasn't able to try but maybe next time read more

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Modern coffeeshop with great coffees and matcha drinks. I enjoyed the Tiger Eye a lot! The coconut undertone was pleasing and unique. read more

Tiger Cafe - Tiger Eye - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

I wish I could review the coffee and food at this place but I never even had the chance to try them. I had just flown into San Diego morning of Thursday 9/17 and was looking for a coffee shop with booths to post up and work at for a few hours while I waited for my hotel check in. Tiger cafe looked like a great option and was recommended online as a great place to work. I got to the cafe and there were a few groups there but luckily there was an open booth that I posted up at. About 10 mins later I went up to the register to place my order. After placing my order, the girl at the register let me know (nicely I will say) that I couldn't sit at the booth - they were reserved for larger parties. I found it odd since, there were no larger parties at the cafe that would have needed the seats. She told me that I could move and then take one of the smaller booths when they became available. So I suggested perhaps I could stay until a larger party showed or just move whenever a smaller booth opened up - whichever happened first. She insisted that I couldn't sit there. So I let her know that the reason I chose the cafe was because I wanted a booth to post up at and work at. When she refused to accommodate me I let her know it was ok I would find another place. As I was packing up, another gentlemen vacated a smaller booth - so I quickly grabbed the new spot. A few minutes later after I had set everything back up, I went back up to order my food and coffee. This time, another worker was at the register to take my order, but she let me know that I couldn't sit at the booth, that laptops weren't allowed and that I had to sit somewhere else. This was a direct contradiction to what the first girl had told me about the smaller booths. I also found it odd that the first girl didn't say anything about laptops. So I asked her why that wasn't made clear to me when I arrived. She didn't have a good answer - then the first girl jumped in to tell me that she had tried to be accommodating with me, but that at this point I would "probably be happier going somewhere else." I was never rude, never raised my voice or was the slightest bit hostile during this exchange. I was shocked that - given how empty the cafe was - I was being treated like I was causing a significant disturbance or nuisance by simply wanting to work quietly on my laptop at a cafe... I've never heard of a cafe in my life that doesn't permit laptops... if that's the case I would encourage them to change their name to more accurately reflect the "environment" they hope to create. Anyways - I wasted about 30-45 mins here. I was hungry after my long trip and ended up having a great breakfast at provisional down the street, which is a wonderful spot at the Pendry hotel. Ironically, provisional and Pendry are 5 star establishments with an upscale luxury ambiance - they were more than happy to let me work on my laptop while I was there. read more

I was trying to find a cute cafe to have a drink and write a little. I found Tiger Café from Yelp and walked on over to check them out. What I ordered: Tiger Eye Drink ~ espresso, matcha, coconut The drink caught my attention due to its appearance and uniqueness in ingredients. The taste of the Tiger Eye was really great! I could have probably ordered a second one, haha. I wanted to go for something more memorable than my typical Espresso, Cortado, or Iced Coffee... though I may have gotten a Cortado and Tiger Eye. Their food sounded good, but I had just finished eating at Taco Centro not too long ago. Food menu items are breakfast, brunch, specials, bagels, açai, waffles, lunch, salads, pizzas, sandwiches, chilaquiles, and more. The girl who was on staff was really nice and she even complimented me on my boots! I feel like they could potentially add in another large table near the wall of the tiger mural. I am not sure if they get packed as I came in about maybe a couple hours before closing. I enjoyed sitting at the pretty oval table and while I had headphones, I did tune into the music that was playing inside as it gave into a nice calming vibe. read more

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Horrible horrible horrible experience. Showed up at 11:45, ordered coffee, a breakfast burrito, and a breakfast bagel. Took about 20 minutes to get our coffee, by the time it was 12:40 after checking in numerous times our food was not even close to being done. They told us it was too busy when there was only a few other people in the store. Would not refund our cards and said we'd have to dispute the bank. Manager was very rude when we asked for refunds after waiting for an hour. Said we should've known better if we didn't want to wait because there was a line, the place was not packed. That is why we went there in the first place. Would never go back and suggest no one else goes as well. read more

As a spicy masala chai fan I have to say, this is not the place for me. But, to be fair, the server let me know up front that their house blend chai is not very spicy and is heavy on the sweet side. This was 100% true, the chai was sweeter than that sugar water they call Oregon chai but with some floral notes. Couldn't drink more than 1/8 of the cup before I hit my sweet limit but if you're into a house blend sweet chai, this may be the place for you. Cafe is clean, people are super friendly, chai is Just not my jam. read more

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I had their Nutella latte (iced) and the breakfast toast. So good, I'll dream about that latte! Staff was super nice and the place was pretty inside. I would recommend! read more

Tiger Cafe - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

Such a cute little cafe. My review is limited as I was only in town for a few days and only tried a couple menu items so I can only rate those items. The matcha seems premade and was just okay. I've had better. Coffee was okay, açaí bowl was simple nothing special. read more

Tiger Cafe - Matcha, coffee, açaí bowl - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

This place is amazing and I highly recommend! Everything I've tried Tiger Cafe has been well made and consistently tasty! I tried this drink the other day and WOW. This place needs more locations. The staff is really friendly and the owner puts alot of effort and love into the business. The inside is the perfect place to meet friends or study, filled with light! read more

Tiger Cafe - Dirty Horchata - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

Pretty minimalist inside but with a pow brought out by the tiger mural. The barista was also very friendly and had a welcoming energy. Ordered a coffee and acai to-go. The acai bowl was solid, albeit a bit melted by the time I got to my destination and could actually eat. Bananas would make a great addition. I tried the nutella latte and asked for light nutella as I know that's a whole lot of sweet. I felt the right amount was added but I think I still should've ordered another shot of espresso to offset the sweetness even more. Overall the latte was what I was looking for to supplement my daily coffee requirement! read more

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I've passed by the spot multiple times and finally had the chance to drop in. We went in on weekday morning and were sat right away. The service was good, they came to our table to get our orders. We ordered matcha and coconut lattes. The coconut latte is one of the best I have had in a while! I also had the açaí bowl and the others avocado toast. Toast was okay as well as the bowl. We truly enjoyed the drinks over the food but would like to come back and try something else. read more

Got the waffles with poached eggs, tastiest waffle I've ever enjoyed, slightly crispy on the outside added a nice pop! So good we went back the next morning read more

The good was excellent and friendly service - I loved the Tiger salad and the chicken salad. The iced coffee and Horchata was delicious as well. We sat at the bistro table outside. read more

We came here as part of a food tour; our group of four all got the Tiger Eye - Espresso, Coconut, MatchaEspresso, Coconut, Matcha. A very unique drink indeed - the first sip I took was quite bitter (just coffee), but after mixing the drink together, it was a good blend of creamy coconut and matcha. The interior itself is nice - the shop is on the corner and has a fairly minimalistic decor style inside, although they had some fun Halloween decor going on. Would try another drink here! read more

Tiger Cafe - Matcha espresso - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

After a late night early morning in downtown, what is better than a hot coffee? I saw the cute little logo on my way home. Once upon a time, I lived a couple blocks away from this location and it was Starbucks. It's very nice to see that another café was opened in its place. I was surprised to see and smell delicious breakfast plates being served. Their food menu consisted of more than a dozen dishes. The coffee drink menu had quite a few selections as well. The staff seemed very attentive and efficient. I got a coconut Matcha latte. It was delicious. My only issue with my latte was that it sounded like it came from a premixed. They had a few selections of milk or creamers. Overall, my little visit was great! read more

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If I could give this place a 0, I would. I wanted a berry hibiscus, and they didn't have berry, only peach. I agreed to that. My boyfriend ordered a strawberry lemonade. After we ordered, we were told that they don't have strawberry, so my boyfriend had to choose a different drink. They also ended up giving me an entirely different drink, as well. They said that the tiger's bliss was the same as a peach hibiscus drink. They also didn't have any WiFi, apparently it was down for 2 days. We overheard a group of people asking for a refund because they had waiting for 40 minutes for their food to come out. The manager or owner came out and was being so rude to them. He said that they should have assumed it would take this long, and it's not their fault. He had the worst tone and was being so disrespectful. He refused to give a refund. I've never seen customer service be so awful. It also smelled like a public bathroom in there. Do NOT go! read more

Food was cold and burnt, how could that happen. Half the menu wasn't available. The waitress told us there were no waffles after we saw a group of people getting their waffles. (what's up with that??) No friendly service, no smiles: I came in hungry and left hungry. We recommend if you are visit there are much better options in area very near. If you see a line its definitely not worth the wait. I ordered the Sando Benedict with the poached eggs were had boiled, ham and muffin burnt. Several patrons came and left the restaurant. Our server never came to check on us. She didn't offer and recommendations when dishes on the menu were unavailable. San Diego Restaurants have been amazing except for Tiger Cafe. We are huge tippers. The service was despite it being empty on a Monday. read more

okay hear me out, the cake was amazing but the coffee unfortunately was a bust for me . i ordered a double espresso with a splash of oat milk and it's normally pretty smooth and creamy. today it was watery which makes me so sadddd. i truly don't know if it was a just a fluke drink or if it's normally like that. i ordered my coffee around 4:30 it was 30 minutes to close so the place was pretty empty. the service however was great!!! the gentleman taking my order was truly so patient with me because i was looking at the menu for a couple minutes and asking questions! the place was obviously beautiful. this would definitely be a place to just relax and grab a sweet treat! read more

Tiger Cafe - double espresso with a splash of oat and a tres leches cake - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

We came here on a whim since the other coffee shop we went too was super busy and I'm so happy we found this place. The cafe inside is a great hang out spot for friends and family! The staff were friendly and helpful. I got the tiger eye and it's one of the few coconut/matcha coffees I actually like! Not too sweet and a perfect balance of flavor. read more

Tiger Cafe - Tiger Eye - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

Cute ambiance. The person taking our group's order was nice, but they did forget someone's waffle order when the rest of us had our food. I thought the Lox and Bagel I got was good, but it would have been better if the bagel was more toasted. They also served it with a slice of lemon that was tricky to squeeze because of the way it was cut. I also got a raspberry tea and it was tasty. I'd say this is a good spot for a quick breakfast. read more

Tiger Cafe - Lox and Bagel - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

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Benedict Sando and bagel with lox were exactly what we were looking for. Classic not too heavy of a breakfast. Carmel macchiato was delish. A little pricey but perfect little breakfast spot. read more

The coffee here was actually really good. However the breakfast burrito is awful, maybe the worst I've had in San Diego. it taste like a frozen breakfast burrito, oh and it's $20. The eggs are like fake eggs, I don't know if it's how they are cooking them or what. The potatoes also terrible. A crazy amount of cheese was added and for some reason green tomatillo peppers are sprinkled inside, but not in a good way. Please don't get this breakfast burrito. read more

Tiger Cafe - Breakfast burrito - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California