Such a cute hidden gem in Imperial Beach. It almost looks like a house, so it's easy to miss. It's…read morenestled between the VA center and the El Tapatio Restaurant. Parking is a bit rough since it's street parking only, but it's totally worth it. The outdoor patio is surrounded by lush greenery, making it feel cozy and tucked away. They have a good variety of both Mexican and American breakfast options, along with a lunch menu. Their coffee selection looked delicious, and we opted for the Horchata Latte and the Lavender Latte. The Horchata was a bit too sweet for my liking, but my friend LOVED it. I really enjoyed my Lavender Latte. She ordered the Florentine Egg Benedict and I had the chilaquiles. She said they were the best egg benedict she's ever had because they're served on focaccia bread. I really enjoyed my chilaquiles, especially the tangy salsa. The potatoes were crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and full of flavor. The service was good. Our server was attentive, checked on us throughout our meal, kept our water glasses full. It's a charming little brunch spot that is worth checking out if you are in IB.

I recently coordinated an incredible family wedding reception here at Cafe Arandas with catering…read morefrom El tapatio (their sister business). Their team was so easy to communicate with and went above and beyond to make the day special. The cafe is already so cute, minimal decor was needed. Their team had everything organized & ready to go and that the staff and catering was top tier. I was so impressed! It is the perfect event space for a small-med sized gathering. I highly recommend renting the cafe as an event space for baby or bridal showers or small receptions their team will hook it up and make your day extra special! Great coffee too!!

After getting done with dinner, we needed a good cup of joe. Fortunately, we found this spot just a…read morefew doors down from where we had just got done eating. This place was somewhat busy, but we were seating promptly. I liked the decor here, it was bright and lively. There were many semi-private booths, and seating along the center of the place as well. We sat at one of the booths, and ordered our drinks. I went with an iced latte, and we decided to split a crepe. Our crepe came with Nutella, bananas, and strawberries. My latte was pretty good, and gave me a good jolt of energy. The crepe was surprisingly good, which is great considering I don't usually eat sweets. It had just the right balance of ingredients. The staff was friendly, but rather slow in their service. We had to flag down one of the waiters, both to order more coffee, and to get the check. That's one star off for them. But the crepe and coffee we ordered here were great. They also serve food here, but I cannot comment on it this time around.

I'm not sure why they're getting less than stellar reviews. When I came here last night it was…read morepacked and I got reasonably good and speedy service. The food and drinks beats the pants off of anything Starbucks has to offer. This is a great place to just hangout and have a good time with your friends. Unfortunately I'm here by myself and my Spanish consists of maybe 20 words; but, I people watched and observed exactly that. Last night I ordered a strawberry and cheese crepe with a specialty latte + chocolate latte. It was just what the doctor ordered. Today it was a vanilla chai late with a Mezcal flavored apple and strawberry crepe. Really good! Better than anything I had in a cafe in the us. Final verdict. Check this place out :-) By the way the pictures are a compilation of both visits.

Delicioso!! The coffee was my absolute favorite about this place! Very clean and maintained. Our…read morewaiter was friendly and attentive. Lots of yummy food for a fantastic price!

This cafe shop is soooo cute! The decor is adorable and so cozy. I got the Apple crepe and it was…read moresuperrrr sweet but satisfying. The staff was so patient and kind. I recommend checking this place out! :)

My favorite coffee shop in Tijuana! I love the natural lighting, and there are a lot of seating…read moreoptions (there's a second level too). My go-to drinks are the caramel latte and the afogato. Both are so delicious and very creamy. There is good WiFi and outlets to do its a nice place to work. It's walking distance from a lot of main things so it's super convenient to get too!

I can't quite put my finger on why I enjoyed this place so much, but I did. Stopped here for a…read morecortado for 30 pesos. I was going to get it to go but saw a seat at the counter so had it there. Glad I did as it was beautifully served along with a glass of water back. Relaxed vibe, almost forgot to pay since they didn't charge me up front!

I had such a great experience at this coffee shop! Everything was super good, The staff was super…read morefriendly and welcoming I'll definitely be coming back!

So good we had to visit again..... Mia helped us with our order today. She greeted us right away…read more Very sweet person and offered to help us with any questions we had. What we ordered: * Strawberry Matcha, 1/2 sweet * Hazelnut Pebble Latte, 1/2 sweet * Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant w/ Avocado (forgot to take a picture) * Belgium Waffle This visit was just as good as our first. Food & drinks were great. So many different beverage & food options. You're also able to customize anything you like..... Nice & clean establishment. Great vibes all around. #DiningWithTheAndersons #Cafecito #BreakfastDate #YummyGoodness #CristalloCafe

We ordered the turon, ube and island coffees - all the drinks were insanely delicious and true to…read moretheir names flavor wise. Would recommend giving this place a try!

Randomly found this spot on Apple Maps and so glad we stopped by! Such a cute local business stand,…read moreand the owners were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Not to mention their cute logo/branded design. We tried the ube, turon, and Island Way. You honestly cant go wrong! The ube drink was maybe our favorite. Creamy, well-balanced ube flavor not the artificial sweet syrup. The turon was also really good. Great banana and brown sugar flavor, and it tasted just like turon. I personally would've loved a bit more banana flavor, but still very good. Island Way was probably my favorite. I loved the coconut flavor, it wasn't overpowering and paired really nicely with the subtle macadamia nuttiness. Would definitely come back the next time we are in town!

I was recently in the Imperial Beach area and stopped by Trident Coffee. I went with the breakfast…read moreburrito which was made with a Gluten Free Tortilla, eggs, sausage, cheese, hash browns, garlic, and onion. It was absolutely delicious. I really appreciated how the ingredients were chopped up really small. They also had chipotle mayo available on the side but I did not try that. For the coffee, I went with a decaf salted caramel mocha iced cold brew with oat milk, 15/10. So good. The service was great, the gals working at the register were so nice. In addition, the place was very clean. My total for the two items, including tax was $23.67. If I'm ever in the area again, I'll definitely be stopping by.

I started coming here more often since they are now on Classpass. Everytime I'm greeted by Xavier…read morewho is a wonderful barista and gives incredible customer service. Being a regular at a coffee shop fits the small town beach vibe and I feel so honored! Also the coffee is great too :)

Finally got a chance to check out this faith based establishment with the hubby. AMAZING customer…read moreservice. Fair priced items. Quality cafecito and food. Gospel music playing in the background added to the very relaxing vibes..... What we ordered: * Iced Heaven's Delight - 1/2 sweet * Iced Mexican PB Delight - 1/2 sweet * Avocado Toast - Added Sprouts, Bacon & Egg * Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel Everything we ordered had amazing flavor. I think we found another favorite spot to add to our rotation. This is hole in the wall place that's been around since 1995. This is a must try spot if you're in the area!!

Donny's Cafe - 3901 Bonita Rd, Bonita, CA 91902…read more We came here because my daughter wanted a chocolate muffin & stumbled across their bagels & coffee! Their jalapeño bagel sandwich was flavorful. Our coffees were the Mexican PB delight & the heavenly delight, both were great as well! We will definitely be back #fyp #bagelsandwich #coffee #cafe #sandiego