The wife and I doubled down on this visit. We did their open coffee bar prior to their reservation required OMIKASE tasting. OPEN BAR -- CHERRY BOMB LATTE: -- has a cherry chocolate mocha quality to it -- not as creamy as a normal latte but it makes sense with chocolate dominating cream -- darker color than your average latte -- definitely more mocha type taste -- I have not been a mocha fan since the university years so this is not really my thing, but it is pleasant enough RATING = A- SHIRLEY COLA SPRITZ: -- raspberry co-fermented cold brew -- cherry, sparkling water -- taste reminds me of a dark chocolate covered dried raspberry (I think due to the fermentation) -- very aromatic once stirred -- you can sniff the fermentation factor RATING = A+ BANANA MOCHA: -- espresso, banana, choc syrup, milk -- color lighter than "cherry bomb latte" -- close to a latte color -- banana is clear when you roll it around in your mouth and over your tongue but subtle is probably a good thing -- pretty bold java RATING = A OMAKASE tasting -- Aaron was our host with a female associate. COURSE 1: APERTIF -- vanilla, pandon, clear vanilla taste, light sparkling factor, not sweet, not very crisp, light nose and taste COURSE 2: -- pink bourbon coffee -- light towards medium roast -- earthy, not sour or barely, not bitter or lightly so -- color is lighter towards medium -- lightly sour --nice sipper -- good black COURSE 3: "BOTANICAL MORNING CLOUD" -- cucumber, fresh basil, cordial, Belvoir? -- vanilla, collins syrup, dash of white peach syrup -- "flash brew" (Japanese style) -- light and smooth -- very aromatic of peach and basil -- creamy, peachy taste, lychee -- great throughout nose and palate RATING = A+ COURSE 4: -- espresso (Brazil/Ethiopia) -- blueberry, strawberry jam, cocoa (tasting notes) -- Korean style strawberry Jello type taste -- coconut water -- refreshing -- oat milk (non-fridge shelf healthier brand sold at Sprout's) -- brown butter wash by Pie Brothers -- mansi syrup -- has coffee w/fruit notes but coffee wins -- light sweetness -- barely sour, lightly bitter -- smooth and wonderful -- a very hint of white wine type sniff on the nose? fermented? RATING = A+ We were fortunate enough to have a small group, and it made for a delightful coffee connoisseur experience. read more

My bestie & I bought tickets to their Coffee Omakase experience & had a great time! Our baristas were excellent! Friendly, entertaining, informative! The duo created 4 unique coffees for us & my favorite was their Affogato, yum! After the experience, we ordered a few lattes from their Unison Coffee menu & my favorite was their Pandan. read more

Unison coffee tasting experience was educational, tasty, leaves you wanting to explore more about the coffee roasting and curating world. It serves 4 very different drinks that take you on a journey. Start with approachable, enjoy an espresso that kicks you off for the mixed drink with delicious cereal foam, and classic mixed with fun flavors to end the show. Service was attentive. Staff broke down each aspect of each beverage explaining origins, roasting method, and how to curate to bring you the final product. Unison is found inside a pizza shop situated in a mixed living/retail building. Plentiful parking along retail perimeter and some in the parking garage. Neighbors Chicano areas are full of art, food, and culture. Plan extra time to walk around and enjoy the neighborhood! read more

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Heart broken to hear that we went to the last day of the experience because I would love to go again. I saw it on Instagram a while back and reservations were so difficult to get, but I'm glad I set an alarm to make sure I could get it booked. We had such a good time getting to know Aaron up front and loved every drink he put in front of us. He made a few of them basically with a cocktail style presentation and he explained each drink in great detail - including his inspiration for the drink. We went over the best way to drink each drink and the hour flew by! Hoping to see a brick and mortar shop soon or more omakase bookings available. read more

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tried the bicol express but unfortunately didn't taste any hint of "coconut miso thai tea syrup," the main draw. i did taste chili but it wasn't much different from a mexican hot chocolate, so $8 for basically a standard latte was disappointing, sorry to say read more

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What an experience! Thank you Unison Coffee team for sharing this with us! I didnt know what to expect but I was blown away! We are typically always on the go when we get our coffee, this is a way for us to pause and actually enjoy coffee and conversation! There are four courses: and aperitif, filter coffee, slow brew and infusions, and digestif. We started off with a light and bubbly tea infused drink, it was light and airy, a perfect way to start the experience. Next came the filter coffee, this was a fermented coffee bean drink served iced, a bold flavored drink for sure! The slow brew and infusions was my favorite, servesd to resemble an old fashion( also on of my favorites) this was my favorite of the four. It was balanced perfectly, not too sweet and just the right amount of coffee flavor! We ended the experience with a digestif, a coffee drink with milk and hints of raspberries! If I had to choose one, I would choose number 3, a perfectly balanced drink! A one of a kind Omakase that everyone should experience! read more

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Finally had a chance to experience coffee omakase and it was so worth the wait! We were greeted by the friendly co-founders who were very welcoming, warm, and attentive to each of us which made it an intimate experience. I loved how they framed this as a way to really take a break and enjoy a relaxed experience, to be in the moment and make new connections. It was refreshing to also see suggested prompts for each coffee course to have us reflect while we enjoyed very unique and well balanced coffees. I loved learning about the process, flavor profiles of the coffee along with the journey the two founders have gone through to make this experience come to life. This is absolutely worth trying out, and I'll be signing up for a future experience again soon! read more

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Fun coffee omakase experience! Made reservations about a month ahead of time. The whole experience takes about an hr and is done in small groups of 4. The omakase is led by JB and Aaron who you can tell are very passionate about coffee and know their craft. It was a little over $50 for two people which was a little high imo but I don't regret it since I was a fun experience and the coffee was really unique. It starts with a palate cleanser and small sweet pastry bite. Then moves to two drinks then a small savory bite. It ends with a sweet coffee drink. My partner was able to get his whole experience decaf which was really appreciated and also a completely different flavor profile which was fun to compare. They told us at the end that all the drinks together was about 4-5 espresso shots! Note: the entrance is from the parking lot behind the church and in the corner of all the shops. It was a bit confusing for us to find so plan ahead of time to give yourself some wiggle room. read more

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Omakase experience 5/5! We had a tea to start for course 1, then 3 courses of coffee. Great conversation with Aaron from beginning to end. He told us the description and origins of each drink. It was so neat to learn the inspirations of the drinks and about the different sources of local tea/coffee they get from around San Diego. You can definitely feel the passion and love for coffee through the interaction and drinks. Definitely recommend and will try again another month when the drinks rotate :)! read more

Unison Coffee - The four courses! 1 tea and 3 coffees. - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - San Diego, California

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Had the Coffee Omakase experience this morning and I gotta say it was great. JB and Aaron are very passionate and enjoyable about coffee and they were so interactive with our group. Service was top notch It was a delight going through they're four unique coffee cocktails. Will recommend this to anyone who is a coffee nerd or wants to learn more about coffee. Everyone in my group enjoyed how unique this was! read more

I went to Unison excited to try the coffee they showcased on Instagram, but the experience fell short right away. When we walked in, the tables and floors were dirty. Ordering was easy with plenty of staff around and no other customers, yet our drinks took longer than expected. One drink sat waiting while the barista stopped to chat before finishing the second, which felt unprofessional. The coffee was not good at all. Overall, the visit didn't meet expectations--especially after driving 45 minutes with high hopes. The whole experience felt underwhelming and not worth the trip. I'm glad I passed on the $40 full experience. read more

ATTENTION COFFEE LOVERS: THEY OFFER AN OMAKASE EXPERIENCE AND IT WAS AMAZING. I surprised my husband with Unison's Coffee Omakase Experience for his birthday and I'm so glad I did. JB and Aaron are excellent at what they do and they are artists at the core. I don't want to get too much into the experience because I believe one should experience it for themselves... but they definitely explore a variety of flavors and how they made coffee an entire experience is magical. I've never drank coffee the way I have with Unison. Book San Diego's FIRST Coffee Omakase Experience by Unison Coffee to try something you never thought you needed. read more

Today (5/17/25), was my second experience with Unison Coffee, and nothing failed to amaze me this time around either (-: The duo that runs this is JB and Aaron, and today they had a collaborative tasting menu with Merlin. The physical layout is intimate, a dark room lit up with diffused lights that radiate around the tables you will sit at. The coffee experiences are a group setting, whereas with this collab event it was a two seated experience (I went with my partner). Throughout the brews and bites you are kept engaged with drink lore and questions that guide you to get to know all those in the shared space - love LOVE this as I do find enjoyment in social and community spaces. The drinks use tea and/or coffee with mixologist applications. Exclusive Unison experiences have small bites to pair with a couple drinks. The Merlin collab included well thought out and executed, fine dining plates. I really enjoy that they get science-y and fun with the drinks. I also hope to attend more collab-esque events as food and drink pairing - intertwining the filipino culture through the food and even some of the drinks gave such nostalgia factor. And being able to have Filipino cuisine shown in a different light was delightful! If you're looking for a curated experience, I highly recommend. Great place to expand your palette. If you're used to large sweetened lattes, this may be a complete 360 from what you are used to if you attend the coffee omakase. But if you come with an open mind, and mouth; look no further! A plus is they also have a drink program outside of their coffee experience. read more

Definitely capture a unique speakeasy/omekase experience! The baristas/bartenders(?) are very attentive and friendly like a sushi chef and the drinks are delicious and creative. You can tell there's a lot of a thought that goes into the drink creations as they have a lot of depth of flavors in them Would go back for the coffee experience as well as trying out their standard specialty menu too read more

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A coffee omakase! Great idea and well-executed by JB and Aaron, our hosts and brewing experts. Aaron and JB really created a unique, delicious , and community-building experience for us. Their passion for coffee is obvious and the hours of behind-the-scenes labor of love is evident in the tasting experience. Highly recommend if you like trying new things that taste great, and we will be returning to try new drinks with Aaron and JB in the future. Seating was cozy and comfortable. read more

notable drinks: - turon latte - banana mocha - vanilla latte - sunrise in Cebu very friendly baristas spacious parking lot would definitely recommend :) read more

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The drinks were unique and delicious! Aaron and Char were lovely to chat with throughout the experience and overall it was really fun.

AMAZING COFFEE AND PEOPLE! All their drinks are intentionally handcrafted and made with love and passion :)

I can't say enough good things about this experience! Everything from the delicious drinks, amazing pastries, speakeasy-esque vibes and the great conversation topics made it such a well thought out and intentional experience. JB and Aaron were amazing hosts and they are truly artists of their craft! I highly recommend this experience and I will definitely be trying it again! read more

Had the omakase experience and it was everything I had wanted and more! Adventurous and delicious, every drink was complex and well balanced with a variety of unique flavors. JB and Aaron were so warm and welcoming and you can tell they are experts at a craft they love. The drinks were like quality coffee based mocktails (that tasted like cocktails) in a setting that has a speakeasy vibe. Looking forward to going back with friends soon! read more

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Truly such a unique experience! We did their coffee tasting experience and just had the best time. The guys here are clearly passionate about delicious coffee, good vibes, and connecting with the community. Cannot recommend them enough! You will not be disappointed. So looking forward to coming back again soon. read more

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Great food pairing with unique coffee drinks! And an engaging conversation with the coffee artists. Highly recommend if you are looking for unique drinks and experience. read more

I've visited Unison Coffee on their regular Saturday Pop-ups and recently their coffee experience. JB and Aaron are just incredibly kind and genuine people- their hospitality is reflective in their coffee drinks. I love that they highlight other local businesses like Cozy Corner Waffles and Banana Bread by Marcus Patterson. I recommend their Pandan Latte-- not overly sweet, balanced, refreshing in this warm summer; I enjoy it with oat milk and iced. I also attended one of their soft launch's for Unison Coffee Experience which was a more intimate setting. I enjoyed a waffle & coffee mocktail which changes by week-- and an omakase inspired taster based on my flavor preference! Wow! This was a blast. Thanks Unison! read more

So so much fun and a very unique experience. JB and Aaron are awesome and genuine. The drinks were amazing and you can learn a lot about coffee from them! read more