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    Amore Caffe

    4.1 (92 reviews)
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    Miguel F.

    Noticed this place where Starbucks used to be and thought it looked nice, so I decided to give it a try. It's a cool little place with a lot of potential. I thought it was nice that they had a special Valentine's special menu. My wife and I each ordered the Sweetheart Latte (Pistachio Latte with Rose Cold Foam and Sweetheart Candies). The drinks were delicious. The service was just meh and the vibe/energy in the place was kind of dead/boring.

    Jasmine L.

    I loved it here! This cafe has a beautiful atmosphere with plenty of daylight and seating to study/work or hang out. I got the Amore Latte and Strawberry Matcha -- both were excellent! These drinks were well balanced and not too sweet. The amore latte has blue spirulina in it which is what caught my eye. The mixed berry croissant is not in this photo but we tried that too and 10/10!!!

    Randall B.

    I was greeted nicely and I asked for a black iced tea with light ice. The server was very sweet and made sure they had some and then told me it ws $7.55 for a 20oz iced tea. What the heck? Almost 8 bucks for pre-made iced tea?!?!?!!!! Well. I used to like this place but that is the definition of highway robbery.

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    Jessica W.

    This was a pretty cute place. There were a ton of hip girl patrons so you can totally tell people only go for vibes. However staff was really nice and accommodating. I don't think you had to pay any extra for milk variances and the food menu looked really good. I got a blueberry matcha latte and watched her hand muddle half a cup of fresh blueberries! And then froth matcha! And then they were nice enough to split my drink into two cups because I got a large to split with my kid and then forgot that she was actually sick at the time and we were not sharing germs. Pastries looked lovely and they had seasonal drinks I would definitely return to try. They also also free parking for 15 minutes!

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    Michiko L.

    My group of three visited Amore Cafe at about noon on a busy Sunday (3/16/25). We tried going to Hash House a Go-Go because I saw an article about them recently and I haven't been there in years. But the parking situation was impossible. No reservations were available and there was a line of people out the door. So we ended up at Cafe Amore primarily because they had a parking lot. Parking lot is free for 15 minutes for customers of Jamba Juice and the Amore Cafe. We paid about $5 for an hour and were able to have lunch in that time with no problem. There was no available street parking in the vicinity. We drove around the block to check. We ordered at the counter and sat down in the mostly empty restaurant. I was surprised how empty it was on a busy Sunday, but grateful that we were the only people there. The young woman working the counter was friendly and helpful, and had a charming Turkish accent. I order chilaquiles whenever I see them on the menu. These chiliques were very good and were obviously prepared with care. It's so fun to get to meet the cook. My dish was the last to be brought out...by the cook himself. Said he hoped I would enjoy it. And I did. I got the green sauce because they said it was less spicy than the red sauce, but I tried the red sauce and it was not that spicy either. I preferred the green sauce. I like the flavor. My chiliquiles with two over-medium eggs and a small coffee came out to about 23 dollars with a dollar tip. I usually don't pay quite that much for breakfast, but I was only able to eat half. So I have another meal. The prices were fair especially for the large servings. There was no surcharge for the eggs. The cafe decor was a little cold...a lot of blue tile. But it was softened with lots of bright artificial flowers and a cool wall of brightly colored posted notes. There was a nook containing games you could play while you were there. There was one unisex bathroom that was clean and needed a code to get in.

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    Genie N.

    Memo's charm, manners, detailed descriptions of drinks and pastries is on point! His golden milk that he made for me was top notch!!!! So rich, smooth, creamy and cracked pepper on top, incredible!!! I also had a pistachio muffin, so moist and scrumptious!!! Inside the cafe there's a menu of their specialities and seating throughout. Also they have some cute merch and a book nook where you can bring a book and take a book. This little cafe is a gem and not to be passed up! Say hi to Memo!! He will take good care of you!!

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    Veronica H.

    We ate next door and on our way back to the car we saw this place. What caught my attention were the yelp pictures of the strawberry foam matcha. I was pleasantly surprised by the taste. Not sure if it's a tea or lemonade base, but it was extremely refreshing. It had the right amount of sweetness and foam. I ordered my drink and didn't have to wait much for it. The staff were really nice and had great suggestions for my order. This is definitely a cute place to stop by and grab a drink and just hang out.

    Stopped by since we were in the area, and the outside was very cute. Step inside and everything is bright, airy and very inviting. A great place to hang out, take in the sights and sip your favorite flavored bean! They make a mean avocado toast. I do not like avocado toast, so I ordered a bagel sandwich, but the wife wanted half so in return I had some of her toast. I do not like avocado toast and this one was, begrudgingly, very good! Our coffees were tasty, not too sweet, not too bitter. Highly recommended!

    Nikki R.

    Stumbled upon this adorable coffee shop on my way home from the gym one morning. I got a hot latte and almond croissant and ate it in the shop. Parking is a little tricky in the area but there is a lot next door. The latte was perfect and the almond croissant was too! It was not too crunchy, but also not mushy. The perfect middle ground (and i LOVE almond croissants so i am critical ha!). The barista was extremely friendly and welcoming as well. I will definitely be returning!

    Vanilla Latte
    Isabel J.

    Cute little coffee shop in the heart of hillcrest. The staff were very friendly and the atmosphere is very bright and clean. They have some tables for working and lots of natural light. I got an iced vanilla latte and it was delicious!

    Strawberrry Foam Matcha
    Madelyn S.

    While waiting for some food at a nearby restaurant, my boyfriend and I decided to pop into Amore Caffe for some drinks! The first thing I noticed was how many unique and appealing options were available on the menu. Despite being tempted by a couple of different options, I ended up choosing a strawberry foam matcha. Whilst waiting for the drink I walked around the cafe a little bit. The drink came out very quickly. On my way to the car, I took some sips. The foam was sweet enough to compliment the matcha but not too sweet. The matcha drink itself had a bold flavor but wasn't bitter. Overall, it had a perfect balance. My experience at Amore Caffe was rather efficient but nonetheless enjoyable! I was definitely intrigued by all of the options and would definitely pop in again to give them a try :)

    We wanted to support this local coffee shop, but our experience at Amore was disappointing. During our visit around 12:30 pm on Tuesday 01/27/26, the barista treated regular customers noticeably better than others, which felt unwelcoming. Communication was poor--she raised her hand at me without explanation, as if I was expected to understand. The matcha was also low quality, tasting mostly like sugar with very little matcha flavor. Better customer service and consistency would really improve the experience.

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    Emmett T.

    This busy corner in Hillcrest used to be the home of Starbucks so it surprised me that this local cafe took over and became its replacement. A sidewalk sign noted there was free 15 minute parking located around the block which was useful to know. A few tables in front of the south facing windows and a countertop along the west facing windows were available for on-site seating. The list of coffees, lattes, teas, and specialty drinks were shown on the wall behind the service counter. They were also displayed on the menu sheets at the counter. For food, there were sandwiches, bagels, croissants, salads, crepes, and ice cream/gelato. Of the seven sandwiches, I selected a Spicy Turkey which had lettuce, tomato, onion, provolone, bacon, avocado, and spicy mayo to dress up the spicy slices of turkey. I asked for the bread to be ciabatta (versus focaccia) and for the sandwich to be panini pressed. A dill pickle spear was added on the side of the plate as a garnishment. The product was alright, somewhere between a three and four star level. The service was very polite and efficient while the space was clean and well-kept. One worker even wiped down the countertop before I took a seat there to consume my sandwich. I rounded my overall rating for Amore Caffe to four stars because of the staff.

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    Needed a chainsaw to cut through the crêpe. Didn't finish it because it was overcooked. Staff were friendly. Nice setting.

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    This has been the best cafe I've ever been to also the ice cream chocolate flavor is yery tasty so I will give this a 5 star

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    2 years ago

    Best caramel macchiato I've ever had. Nice and thick foam. Next time I visit I want to try their crepes.

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    Really excellent quality coffee and very friendly service. The blue tile inside is stunning with excellent natural light.

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