LOVEEE THIS PLACE Don't skip it! A gem of La Mesa…read more They have ice cream, dinner and snacks. A popular place for a reason.

Juice Time & Papa Kanafa is an absolute gem! Everything tasted fresh, authentic, and made with…read morecare. The fresh juices were incredibly refreshing, and the flavors were vibrant without being overly sweet. The real highlight, though, was the kanafa. It had the perfect balance of crispy, buttery pastry and warm, gooey cheese with just the right amount of sweetness. Easily some of the best kanafa I've had. The staff was welcoming, the service was excellent, and the shop had a great atmosphere. Whether you're stopping by for a fresh drink, dessert, or both, this place is definitely worth a visit. I'll be coming back for more!

I haven't heard comments nor have I been there Will put it…read morethe to try list for sure Easy to find off the main drag in El Cajon A few of the employees at La Vida say their deserts are delicious

When the Dubai chocolate went viral back in 2024, I had to try it! This spot had it, so we bought a…read morefew bars. I thought it was pretty good, but didn't understand the hype. I think I prefer dark chocolate and this place only had milk. I didn't buy any of their other sweets, but heard good things about their desserts.

After finishing dinner, I decided to check out a dessert spot just down the street, and I'm so glad…read moreI did! I was absolutely blown away by the desserts here. I tried the Baklava Cheesecake, and wow--it was one of the best cheesecakes I've ever had. The combination of creamy cheesecake and the rich, sweet flavors of baklava was incredible. My taste buds were in heaven! I also picked up some mini baklava pieces, and they were just as delicious--fresh, flaky, and packed with flavor. To top it all off, I ordered a caramel latte, and it was amazing. The coffee was smooth, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the desserts. The customer service was excellent, and everyone was friendly and welcoming. If you're in the neighborhood, do yourself a favor and stop by. You definitely won't be disappointed. I'll absolutely be coming back!

loved this place. It had such a modern & warm interior!! Baklava is $25/lb and Turkish delight is…read more$18/lb. Kinda $$ and the desserts are extremely sweet, but so well done. Loved how fresh, buttery, and flakey everything was. I also really enjoyed the chew and flavor of the lokum -- they were rosewater flavored! Would be a perf place to study at. Will definitely come back again!

I love 88 Cafe and I love the workers and then and I love them I love the workers cuz the workers…read morethe best in the world

Hidden Gem!!! Place…read moreis not meant for picking up and ordering out, there is seating there, so more than welcome to go in and sit. Just not spacious enough for me. When reading the reviews the only negative you're going to see is "wait time". If you know take out, you know ways around this "negative". But with that being said me and my lady ordered 2 açaí bowls and they were ready in about 12-15 minutes. Not a problem for us. You can make your own bowl or choose from pre made recipes. ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!! I am definitely coming back!!! See you soon cafe 88

Looking for delicious middle eastern treats?…read more Well this place deserves all the praise it gets. There are so many tasty choices here! Baklavas, gelato, cakes and chocolate treats galore. I really love coming here to buy the unique pistachio birthday cakes they have. I'll even come home with a box of baklavas or two while I'm at it. If you didn't know about this dessert place, now you do. This shouldn't be kept a secret. I'm surprised it's not viral.

The cake was absolutely disgusting--stale, soggy, the bottom of the cake was fuzzy green and black…read moremold. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE AND I WILL REPORT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

Yael was great with customer service. We didn't know what we wanted and he had great…read morerecommendations! The whole family was pleased.

I enjoyed a nice creamy coconut ice cream from this Mexican themed ice cream shop. It was very…read moregood, but a little sweeter than I would have liked for a coconut ice cream. It was still very tasty though. It cost $4.99 for a small cup. In addition to the variety of Mexican inspired ice cream flavors, they offer agua frescas, churros, paletas, snacks, and raspados or chaved nice. The hospitality was very friendly and helpful. There is plenty of parking and a modest amount of inside seating. Good ice cream.

End of Feb 2026 update:…read more The drinks here are made with love and taste exquisite! Each barista I've experienced has been nice as well. The coconut cloud matcha is delicious! Can't get enough of those double chocolate muffins, so if they are all gone just know I ate them all

Made another quick little stop at this cute spot. Every time I go I'm blown away by how much…read morecozier this cute little spot gets! Trying out the mocha raspberry or raspberry mocha latte. They have a $4 special for a medium size after 3pm on Saturday (and during the week). Check out the picture - it's s as pretty drink! There's always some form of TLC put into anything you get here! Thanks for bringing a quick smile to my face on an otherwise chaotic Saturday! Ps they also have a punch card to add up to a free drink!

Baklava here is amazing and so is the customer service! I bought a small tray of baklava for $20…read more Two pieces are missing from the picture because I gobbled them up cause I had no self control! Everything is sold by weight. Place is a must try!

I walked her randomly to have some sweet baklava and that was the best decision I made that day,…read morevery friendly staff and the baklava was Fresh, sweet and delicious, it's definitely one of the best buck lovers I ever had.

This place is properly named extraordinary dessert for a reason. They are known for their desserts…read moreboth in taste and in aesthetics. Desserts: 5/5 We got a blood orange scone and a strawberry danish. The scone was warm and delicious. The orange essence was well infused. The danish was crispy and creamy. Everything was so picturesque. Food: 3/5 Unfortunately, the food was not the best. We got the smoked salmon sandwich which was not very flavorful. The salmon was also slimy. The pesto spread was good though. It was creamy and the artisan bread it was served had great variety. Ambiance: 5/5 This place is such super cute. When you walk in, the desserts all look super appetizing. The seating areas are super cute and the floral decor are stunning. Service: 5/5 It is an order then sit down establishment. There is great attention to their dessert. I saw them heat up a knife just to cleanly cut the cake. The food service however did take some time to come out.

Unfortunately, what was supposed to be a simple and enjoyable sweet treat turned into a really…read moreunpleasant experience because of the extremely poor service we received. This was not our first time visiting Extraordinary Desserts, which makes this experience even more disappointing. Sadly, every time we come back, the service seems to get worse. The waiter's attitude and level of attention were unacceptable, and the overall customer service was simply not there. For a place that is supposed to be about enjoying beautiful desserts and having a nice experience, the quality of the service completely ruined our visit. Service, attention, and hospitality were all a zero.

An's gelato never disappoints. They have the most creative flavors. I never had anything the same…read moretwice. Today I had one with Moyozashi -- hojicha, chocolate and cherry jam and zoot suit -- fig + spicy candied pecan and the combination of the two is even more incredible. I love the forwardness of the hojicha, you dont get tea-flavored ice cream all that often and I am all for tea-flavored ice cream. The cherry jam added a nice tartness to it and combined with zoot suit... it's another level. The pecan provided that little saltiness to balance out the sweet. Perfection. The service here is great. Even though they constantly have people lined up for blocks, you dont feel like you get rushed and when you're waiting, you just have to be patient because when it is your turn, you know it's gonna be great!

Had to try this place since I've heard so many great reviews. Bring your patience it's busy. We…read morewaited outside at least 35 minutes. But it was worth the wait. They have very unusual ice creams. The nice part was the servers don't try and rush you and they give you a sample of each ice cream. So you know what you're getting. I felt it was a good experience so you must try. I had the Moyozashi. It was delicious.