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    Tori Cafe

    4.3 (19 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Danielle Y.

    Came to this cute café, but was a little disappointed that there was only two Matcha options. I'm not sure if they use ceremonial Matcha because the Melrose matcha barely had any much of flavor. However, with the sweetener and oat milk ($1 up charge) it tasted like strawberry milk, which was good but I'd say if you're looking for a Matcha spot this is not it. The latte was alright. Also three stars.

    Manny matcha and menu
    Bridget B.

    We came here in the morning and it wasn't too busy. It seems like this is one of the only places you can get matcha that doesn't have a line down the street. But that's not to say it isn't good, it's a really solid cafe. We ordered two melrose matchas and a snickerdoodle cookie. The matchas were pretty sweet (strawberry and rose flavor) but really good. The cookie was also to die for. I would definitely return and try their regular matcha latte.

    Horchata with banana foam
    Jen S.

    Great little cafe in San Diego. We tried their horchata with banana foam. I honestly didn't taste much banana but the drink was good. Lots of people come here to work. Everyone is nice.

    Iced Latte
    Oscar L.

    Classic modern cafe located in downtown san diego with the best vibes. Music is good. Coffee is great. The concrete, wood, and live plants are such a vibe. Service was pretty quick and the cashier was friendly.

    Gao Na Y.

    I didn't love my matcha, but my friends thought my drink was good! I got a regular matcha with vanilla syrup. My friends got the melrose strawberry matcha and the horchata matcha. Both were good! The matcha flavor wasn't really present tho in those drinks. They were still good tho! Drinks came out pretty quick. I'd give this place a 3.5 out of 5 if I could.

    Strawberry matcha
    Luiza M.

    Not only is this matcha so beautiful, but it is delicious and surprisingly not sweet! A great new cafe in East village with lots of open space, a small but good menu, and quick service!

    horchata matcha & cold brew
    Terri S.

    The matcha was the perfect drink to start off our day! We ordered the horchata matcha and a cold brew. The matcha was a perfect deep green color and it had great flavor, as it paired perfectly with the horchata flavor. The cafe is super large, with lots of seating and a whole couch area in the back side of it. Also, they had a mirror in the front of the business, and it made a great selfie spot! The baristas were friendly, and they had great personalities. They gave us the best recommendations and their favorites.

    Jessica D.

    I'm so happy they are finally open! I've been visiting them at their soft openings. They are located next to Yoga Box which is perfect if you need a little sweet treat after class! I'm a big fan of their Melrose strawberry matcha drink. It tastes like a strawberry shortcake! I also love their interior decor and music.

    Elizabeth N.

    we visited this place on valentine's day later in the day. the barista told us beforehand that they had a busy day and they ran out of matcha and mocha . we saw a few people leave after they were told they ran out of matcha so i'm assuming it is good, so I'll be back to try it! in terms of coffee, the cold brew was good and the vanilla latte was perfect!

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    Grace L.

    My friend and I got the maple sea cloud and we loved it! The space also has ample seating so it was nice to sit and chill for a litte bit, would visit again!

    Vina R.

    Saw on IG this places opened and decided to come and support. I knew I would be limited with my choices as a serious lactose intolerant person, but I usually find something that they are able to make it workout. I asked is the horchata matcha by any chance was dairy free and was good yes as the horchata is made inhouse. I know I asked at least twice bc usually it's not dairy free and shocked when it is. Person confirm it was dairy free so I purchased it. It tastes amazing! BUT I had a feeling from the taste there was something about the drink that was too delicious for it to not be dairy free. Sure enough about 20 min later my stomach felt it. I don't know the actual ingredients, but the drink didn't sit well. Again tasted delicious so for those people who are not lactose intolerant please enjoy for me. I have 3 stars bc of the dairy issue, but taste and reps helpfulness were good. Just wish it was true that it was dairy free (sigh).

    Maple Sea Cloud Cold Brew

    Love the vibes here! Great music and good amount of seating to do work. I got the maple sea cloud cold brew. 10/10 the cold foam wasn't overly sweet and the flavor was super yummy.

    Horchata matcha and cold brew coffee
    Bailey G.

    Overall a good spot to check out, but getting there was a bit tricky since there isn't much parking nearby. Once inside, the drinks were solid. The matcha was decent, though the horchata made it taste a little thicker than I expected. My favorite by far was the cold brew -- smooth and definitely what I'd come back for. If you're in the area and don't mind the parking situation, it's worth a stop.

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