I've now been to 6 Grados in Paradise Hills 3 times. I first came back in January because I had a friend who was living nearby. My first stop in was kind of so-so, since at the time the owner was the only employee and even while he worked as quickly as possible it still took forever to get my americano. I almost wrote the place off--but I'm glad I didn't. I've been back two times since, and both times have been great. This shop has a well-curated menu, with good flavors ans d creative options. The interior is designed well and feels homey--the vibe is almost halfway between a second-hand shop and your cool uncle's home workshop. The masala chai and the matcha latte are both really good. You can tell that the ingredients are high quality, and that the owner cares about what he's doing. He's hired a staff member part-time which also helps a lot with order speed and receipt of drinks. I recommend stopping by when you're in the area and looking for a good coffee--or coffee alternative. It's a cool and unique shop that feels community-forward. read more

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Found this great little coffee shop in Paradise Hills on our way home..... Customer service was top notch. AMAZING ambiance!! We loved the music they were playing and their very unique decorations. Their coffee was super tasty too. They also offer pastries and breakfast sandwiches. This is a must try spot. We can't wait to visit again!! What we ordered: * Nosferatu Cold Brew * Cajeta Brûlée HOT * Cruella * Cookie - Toffee Dark Chocolate Walnut #DiningWithTheAndersons #TryingNewPlaces #Cafecito #VIBES #ParadiseHills read more

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Small locally owned coffee shop in National a city giving Barrio Logan/Chicana/o representation. Friendly staff, neat decor. Decided to try a few coffees the Crema de Olla and Cruella 2.0. I so badly want to love all small coffee shops but the taste fell short. I did like the taste however it doesn't necessarily taste like the notes in the description. We also tasted a pasty that was over baked borderline burnt (croisssant). Tiny indoor can get crammed fairly quickly , would advise to check out the menu outside. All in all will still return if in the area to try other flavors and see if I fall in love. Don't forget to pick up a card for stamps! read more

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Came by here after lunch cause I wanted to try a different coffee spot in the area. It's a small shop tucked away in the plaza but the bright decorations make it easily recognizable if you're looking. Overall you can tell they put a lot of time decorating the spot and even though it's small it's a very inviting spot to hang out in. I'm not sure if they have the same playlist going all the time but the music definitely matched the vibes of the cafe as well. I went with the crème de la olla and my partner went with the honeycomb matcha. The de la olla was strong but it was still well balanced as you could still taste the spices come through without it being overly sweet/milky. As for the honeycomb matcha, I did appreciate the honeycomb bits as it added a nice crunch and gave it a pleasant sweetness. As for the matcha itself to be honest I feel like I couldn't really taste it but that might just be me. Still tasty overall. If I was in the area again i would definitely return! read more

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Very quaint and small. Drinks were very pristine. You can taste the flavor in both not too milky or watery but perfect. It gave me a boost through out the day didn't have to go a get another drink elsewhere. Customer service was great as well. We were greeted and expressed it was our first time. My cousin was visiting from out of town and we wanted a quick stop for a drink because we were going shopping. Minor seating for waiting, however there are two couches and sitting benches inside and standing room outside. Ease of access regarding parking not an issue at all. Love that it is a hole in the wall spot, lots of intricate items and photos op opportunity for all the wonderful foodies and influencers who want to capture the aesthetics of the moment. read more

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My first time in this neighborhood, there's lots of cool cars here. I went on a Sunday morning around 10am and it was packed. It seems like a meet up spot for local bicyclists to stop in for coffee/pastries. This spot, 6 Grados Coffee has been on my list to try for a while now! What's nice is that they have a parking lot and it is shared with the other business. There's also plenty of street parking that doesn't seem to have any hour restrictions on it. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating is in front of the shop and on the left side of it. The interior space is a bit "cramped" when they have a full house (of customers). The walls are covered with art and the shelves are stocked with plenty of things to look at while you wait in line. There are a 3 cozy couches placed in different areas of the cafe-- with little rectangular tables. There was one couch along the right hand wall that was very low, but seemed soft. It was placed a little oddly because while people wait inline their butts are faced towards you lol. They had a menu plastered on the window before you entered and a little swivel display near the front before you get to the register. The swivel display reminded me of an antique music stand! The first time I looked at it, I missed the other portion of the menu (right panel, which mentioned the specialty drinks). It was a little hectic in the morning so I didn't want to ask about where the drinks I saw on Instagram were. Morning: I ordered an $6.75, Iced Lavender Latte. The coffee was strong, a good ratio of espresso and milk. It was slightly sweetened as well, although the drink, didn't taste like lavender to me. The description said they made a lavender cardamom syrup. There were lavender buds in the drink though! I came back after I finished my walk and by then it was almost closing time, 1:43 pm. I wasn't sure if they were already cleaned up or not, but my friend asked and they said we could still order (they close at 2pm). This time, there wasn't many people in the shop so we could take our time. And that's when I noticed the other half of the menu that I missed. These flavors sounded more complex and I was pretty excited to try them. Afternoon: I ordered the ~$7, Maple Honeycomb Latte. It is an iced maple latte, topped with their housemade salted maple honeycomb candy. I believe I saw it in bigger chunks in their photos (for here cup) and wondered how it would work for to-go. They just crumbled it a bit more to fit in. I tasted the salted maple honeycomb candy on its own and it was quite salty, but it's great because that paired very well with the coffee. This isn't too sweet which I really prefer. It was delicious!! In addition they left a biscoff cookie on top which was the perfect snack after a walk (5mi). One of my friends ordered the Iced Matcha Latte with the house made Madagascar Vanilla Syrup. He ordered this twice...it was that good! My other friend had the Cold Brew with light ice and said it surprised him how smooth and delicious it was. The pastries are sliced very generously, the banana bread caught my eye & I would have to order it next time! The drinks I want to try next would be: Crema de la Olla, Kahlua Tiramisu, and the Cruella 2.0. My brother mentioned the Gingerbeer Matcha sounded intriguing. I would recommend 6 Grados Coffee! The workers are super sweet and the drinks are delicious and strong. Well worth the price and drive out here. read more

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Everything was so good here I'll go back for the coffee, excellent vibes, and elote muffin.

We discovered this lovely place on IG. I Tried there Cruella coffee very delicious my son who is visiting got one of there delicious cookies which had a mix of flavors very delicious. Wife got Cajeta creme brulee hot that tastes like Christmas, and my son's coffee Nosferatu. All three was a trifecta of deliciousness. There service was efficient and very knowledgeable. I was very happy with the complete coffee house vibe. From the seating and decor. Also almost forgot having a Biscotti cookie on top game changer. This is a place to have just coffee. A place for quick bite to eat. Hidden gem in the heart of Paradise Hills . Seating inside and outside with a shared parking lot for customers only. Highly recommend this place for all the coffee lovers out there which thanks to my amazing wife I am becoming. read more

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Came across this gem while visiting a friend and I'm so glad I stopped here! The coffee was bomb! It was super smooth every sip, which was the first thing I noticed. I've been twice already. This is definitely the kind of place that keeps you coming back -the menu has so many good options, it was honestly hard to choose. But once I saw a drink with orange, I instantly went with that one. I ordered the Amaretto hot with oat milk and the second time I had the Crema de Olla iced with oat milk - both were so good and super smooth. The inside is small but vibey, with minimal outdoor seating as well. Quick tip: I did get a little lost trying to find the spot at first, but now I know the back entrance has parking, which helps a lot. Definitely worth checking out! read more

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Made a stop at this local coffee shop in paradise hills and it did not disappoint. Such a unique & cozy cafe, there is some seating indoor and outdoors. I talked with the employee for a bit and they have been there for going on 5 years or so, just glad I found another gem in San Diego. I ordered the crema de la Olla iced and it's a 9/10 definitely recommend trying it! read more

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Changing this review as I gave it out of frustration on a day Myself and daughter walked here and they were closed and we had no car and there's no other options in the neighborhood unfortunately. But after going in more I've seen they're so consistently busy! (The coffee is that good!) so maybe they just needed some time off and I shouldn't have let my Karen out read more

This place was so good ! We stopped by here on our way to church because I wanted to support a local business rather than go to starbucks (lol) & I will definitely be returning. The coffee was excellent , the service was top tier & I love the decor they had inside !! We ordered the oreo latte hot & the iced pistachio oat milk latte & they were both 10/10 !! Love this place ! read more

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Probably some of the most amazing coffee I have had. Came yesterday and got the La Llorona which was fantastic. Its iced coffee with espresso and a cinnamon syrup. Went for the Cajeta Brulee today. I dont normally do hot drinks but OH MY GOD. The menu includes homemade syrups in flavors like toasted marshmallow and mezcal. They add homemade candy to others. I cant wait to try everything on the menu. read more

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Such a cute hidden coffee shop. It's always great to support small businesses and you will not be disappointed by this local coffee shop. This place offers indoor and outdoor seating just a perfect place to visit for your morning coffee. read more

Stopped by 6 Grados for the first time a couple of weeks ago. The coffee was good, though my spouse ordered a specialty coffee. peanut butter & something else, apologies I cannot remember, it was only mildly flavored. The decor is cute, though I must admit the darkness of the shop was challenging for me as I am partially blind and there were multiple trip hazards due to the low lighting of the establishment. Overall the coffee shop is nice, music was good, coffee was good, however, accessibility is the reason I can't go back. I am not sure how a person who uses a mobility device would be able to enter comfortably & safely. The furniture seemed too big &though there were open seats to wait for our order, most seats are unusable or simply uncomfortable, it felt like we were sitting on top of other folks. As a disabled person, I sadly cannot go back, too many hazards to negotiate. read more

Loved the ambiance and decor but coffee was okay at best. We got a cold honeycomb with light ice and a hot cajeta brûlée. Each drink was served with a Biscoff cookie on top of the drink. Honeycomb coffee was extremely bitter and needed a ton of sugar (put at least 8 stevia packets to get some sort of sweetness), they also put cookie crumbles in the coffee, which was not expected, either choked a little on the crumbles or they always got stuck in the straw. The hot cajeta brûlée tasted like a glass of milk, hardly any coffee in the drink and also very bitter for a cajeta drink. Service was also not that great, were a little rude, especially when asking about milk alternatives. Guess that's a thing there, there's a label sticker below the pastry display box that says "in that caffeine temple they ONLY serve whole milk, and "fake milk" alternatives can be provided if asked". read more

They menu made it so hard to choose! I got the seasonal drink "Calabaza" that pumpkin and yam puree, rompope cream, pepitas and a buñuelo it was so delicious. I also took a blueberry ricotta pastry home. read more

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Stopped by for some coffee! Ordered the iced Oaxaca Moka & hot Dulce De Leche! Drinks came with a flower cookie. About $6-8 per drink. We also grabbed a ham sandwich for $10, it came with a bag of chips & canned juice! The sandwich is heftyyy! The barista was the only one working, she was so nice! Had great energy. I really liked the vibe of the shop. Fun couches and chairs. There's also outdoor seating and on the side a "bar side" with high chairs to sit and enjoy the sun outside. read more

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Great local coffee shop! I had the crema de olla iced drink and it was delicious! It's in a location with lots of parking even on a weekend. The vibe is very "hipster " but overall a cool local shop to hang out . They also have seating outside ! The service was okay , nothing expeditionary . The lady just took my order , but the coffee was delicious! read more

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Excellent coffee shop! Quiet location with patio seating outside and cozy couch seating inside. Lovely curated menu with delicious pastry options. Purchased a hat and some stickers made my local artists. Lots of cool decor and art inside. Women working were very nice and helpful. I will be sure to come by whenever I'm in town. read more

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Great vibe inside + even better drinks! My partner enjoyed a light roast brewed coffee, and I had an amazing iced matcha.

Do not go to this place. Horrible coffee spot. The beans taste cheaper, not good quality coffee. I also asked the barista for a rec and he was so dry and not at all helpful. read more

My sisters and I came here after church. We all had different flavored coffees and we all liked it. They have a variety of flavors. Will definitely be back :) read more

6 Grados Coffee - Coffee & cookies - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

randomly decided to try this coffee shop, and it did not disappoint. everything on the menu sounded really good, but can't go wrong with a regular cup of coffee to get a feel of the shop. the drip and cold brew were really tasty. no dairy free/vegan options for pastries, but they looked tempting. if only I could have some right now!! the service was nice and quick. anyway would def come back here again! read more

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Bomb.com Don't walk, run. This iced blueberry bread was so moist and delicious. Welcoming experience, I'll be back v soon. Loved all the art you were able to look at while waiting for your drink. read more

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This is our go-to local coffee spot. Service is quick and friendly. We love the ambience, very artsy. Especially love Bourdain's mural. My favorite is the Cajeta Brulee, thought a little sweet than my usual coffee order, but I still love it. Its a small place with limited seating but that makes it more homey. read more

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Love the cafe vibe as soon as you enter- very ecclletic. Coffee is unique and creative. We got creama cafe olla & noise-ette! The spice touch super unique. One man shop- cordial and courteous. read more

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Tried the hot chocolate with almond milk, the arroz con leche hot latte, and the Oaxaca moka iced sixteen ounce latte. All hot lattes are 16 ounces. Out of these three drinks, even though they were very different, the Oaxaca latte was my favorite. It had just the right amount of sweetener, was well balanced, and you can taste the espresso, so I would give it a four out of five stars. We did not really care for the hot chocolate since it tasted more like vanilla. The arroz con leche latte had a very light flavor. Their pastries looked very tasty but we did not try any during this visit. The place is small but very homey and cozy, and it makes for excellent photos since it is beautifully and uniquely decorated. Lots of interesting art pieces. They also have stickers and other merchandise for sale. Overall it has nice warm vibes and I would probably come back to try the rest of their iced lattes. The prices are fair and the customer service was very good. Also Google Maps will take you to the side of the location which is in front of the main street. You have to walk to the left and the coffee shop is tucked away in a corner next to a Mexican food restaurant. read more

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BEST COFFEE SHOP IN SAN DIEGO! Every time I come visit SD, I always have to stop by this coffee shop for their delicious drinks and pastries. My favorite is La Llorona which is cold brew with an added shot and some cream - it is lightly sweet with some cinnamon flavor. There is a ducle de leche cheesecake right now that is so decadent and creamy I highly recommend! The owner works there and is so incredibly nice, he makes each drink with so much care and they always turn out amazing. In the inside of the cafe, it's cozy with lots of wall decor giving a unique vibe to drink your coffee. There is outdoor seating with windows that are open overlooking the inside cafe area. If you're in San Diego, stop by 6 Grados for the best coffee you'll ever have!! read more

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I had a ham and cheese croissant which was delicious. The vibes are immaculate and my coffee with like a toasted hazelnut which was amazing and the service, everyone was sweet and quick. read more

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Unique and awesome. Love all the little details in this small space. So far the drinks have been delish. Great customer service. read more

A must stop if you are a coffee lover. The creations and flavors that you will find are incredible and some of the best you can find. The space itself is awesome, there is a great outdoor seating area to enjoy your coffee with also a cozy space on the inside. Everything made is truly hand crafted and you can taste it. This is totally a stop you have to make if you are looking for a specialty coffee house. There was a steady stream of people coming in and out which means I am late to the party. Can't wait to make my way back next time I am in town. read more

I feel like home everytime I come to this coffee shop. I fell in love with their Matcha Cloud. Eddie is so sweet and takes the time to get to know each and everyone of his customers. The walls are beautifully decorated, and it's such a warm snd cozy spot. Definitely one of my favorites so far. Special shout out to Suley and Giselle. Amazing ladies there. Thank you Eddie for having a one or a kind relaxing coffee shop. By the way the turkey panini was delicious. read more

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The coffee here is one of a kind. I ordered the chefs choice which was risky but well worth it. It was not a drink I would normally order. It was a pour over flash brew with an Italian citrus liquor. 100% recommended getting chefs choice. The decor inside is awesome and gives off very chill coffee shop vibes. I will be back for sure. I almost went back the next day but didn't make it to the area. read more

Tried 6 Grados Coffee for the first time and I'm officially hooked. The pistachio iced coffee and bourbon caramel iced coffee were both incredible sweet, smooth, and way too easy to drink. The shop is small but super cozy with really cool decor and a welcoming vibe. Service was fast and friendly, too. Definitely one of those hidden gems you don't want to gatekeep! read more

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The banana bread was huge and tasted great. The coffee was some of the best coffee I have had. The Cruella had a good balance between coffee bitterness and sweet Oreos. I also love the inside of the shop, it had so many little things to look at and read in such a small space. read more

6 Grados Coffee - Oreo coffee and bourbon caramel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Finally tried 6grados and I highly recommend. Place is nicely decorated with indoor and outdoor seating. Love the little bar window outside. Cure decor has a vintage feel. The owner and attendant were very friendly. I got my Husband the usual Iced Bourbon Caramel and I had the iced crema de la olla. The iced bourbon was different and has great flavor. The combo of flavors taste good together. Will definitely buy again. The crema de la olla had good flavor I would have liked the cinnamon and brown sugar to be a little more pronounce but was very enjoyable. I will definitely be coming back again to try other drinks. We also had the pineapple coconut tres leches cake, matcha cookie, croissant ham, bacon. Cheese & egg. The dessert were pure fire. So satisfying and decadent. All made by the owners Wife. The turkey wrap was a good size just missing sauce or condiment which I added and it was perfect read more

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I've been to 6 Grados a few times while I was in the area. There is plenty of parking, including on the street. Service is is quick and friendly. I've only tried the Cafe De Olla (iced latte) and it reminds me of home. I order it 3/4 sweetened with extra ice to find the right balance of espresso to syrup ratio. There is indoor and outdoor seating. So, you can catch up on work stuff or hangout with others. read more

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This is a great little hidden coffee shop on the outskirts of the community of Paradise Hills. The gentleman who runs the coffee shop is very friendly and welcoming, and his wife is a terrific baker and owner of D Sweets D. That being said, I had a cortado and oat, raisins, cranberries, and walnut D Sweets D cookie. Both cost $4. The cortado was robust yet smooth and rich. It was well balanced and delicious. The cookie I paired with it was amazing. So much so that I told the owner to make sure he gives his wife a big hug the next time he sees her. The coffee shop offers an eclectic collection of furniture and decorations. They offer inside and outside seating. I can see how this place is a neighborhood favorite. When in the area, you know what to do. read more

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A GEM! This place has unique flavors and coffee is smooth and exactly what a latte should taste like. My daughtet loved her Matcha latte as well. Fun coffee shop, baked goods looked delicious, I had come the day I picked up a rosca or else I would have tried them, Next time! Ill be back. read more