I haven't heard comments nor have I been there Will put it…read morethe to try list for sure Easy to find off the main drag in El Cajon A few of the employees at La Vida say their deserts are delicious

Thank you to Habib and his team for their service! I couldn't cater Turkish food due to venue…read morerestrictions so I'm so happy that we were able to include delicious baklava and Turkish coffee at our wedding! Habib was on time, his prices are very reasonable and the quality was great. Our guests loved it, too. Highly recommend!

After finishing dinner, I decided to check out a dessert spot just down the street, and I'm so glad…read moreI did! I was absolutely blown away by the desserts here. I tried the Baklava Cheesecake, and wow--it was one of the best cheesecakes I've ever had. The combination of creamy cheesecake and the rich, sweet flavors of baklava was incredible. My taste buds were in heaven! I also picked up some mini baklava pieces, and they were just as delicious--fresh, flaky, and packed with flavor. To top it all off, I ordered a caramel latte, and it was amazing. The coffee was smooth, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the desserts. The customer service was excellent, and everyone was friendly and welcoming. If you're in the neighborhood, do yourself a favor and stop by. You definitely won't be disappointed. I'll absolutely be coming back!

loved this place. It had such a modern & warm interior!! Baklava is $25/lb and Turkish delight is…read more$18/lb. Kinda $$ and the desserts are extremely sweet, but so well done. Loved how fresh, buttery, and flakey everything was. I also really enjoyed the chew and flavor of the lokum -- they were rosewater flavored! Would be a perf place to study at. Will definitely come back again!

Hidden Gem!!! Place…read moreis not meant for picking up and ordering out, there is seating there, so more than welcome to go in and sit. Just not spacious enough for me. When reading the reviews the only negative you're going to see is "wait time". If you know take out, you know ways around this "negative". But with that being said me and my lady ordered 2 açaí bowls and they were ready in about 12-15 minutes. Not a problem for us. You can make your own bowl or choose from pre made recipes. ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!! I am definitely coming back!!! See you soon cafe 88

Cute spot! It's a small place, so I'd recommend getting it to-go, but it was still really nice…read moresitting inside while we waited for our order. We ordered the Fit açaí bowl for our friend to take home, and she absolutely LOVED it. We weren't hungry enough to get anything for ourselves, but I appreciated how the guy at the counter asked if we wanted anything drizzled on top. We chose almond butter (and silently prayed our friend didn't have a nut allergy ). Turns out, that was the best choice because she said the almonds were her favorite part. Now we're definitely curious and will have to come back to try the bowls for ourselves next time!

Very nice ambiance! The store was full of desserts from wall to wall. I ordered the Biscoff Tres…read moreLeches cake (because of the Biscoff) and a couple of Turkish desserts. Very good quality overall. I preferred the Turkish desserts over the cake so I will probably come back for those. The customer service was also good. The woman who helped me was very knowledgeable about their process of ordering and the types of products they offered.

ordered this cake specifically because I was told multiple times that it was a "Pistachino" cake…read moreand that it contained pistachios. I made it very clear that having pistachios inside was important to me. However, when we cut the cake, there were absolutely no pistachios inside. The taste was also very disappointing. It did not have any special flavor. Honestly, it tasted like a very basic cocoa cake or plain cake -- but at a much higher price. I also strongly feel like this cake may have been purchased from Vons and displayed in their showcase as their own product for resale. Previously, their cakes had a unique and distinct flavor, but this time there was nothing special about it at all. Very disappointing experience. I would not recommend it, and I no longer trust the quality.

I enjoyed a nice creamy coconut ice cream from this Mexican themed ice cream shop. It was very…read moregood, but a little sweeter than I would have liked for a coconut ice cream. It was still very tasty though. It cost $4.99 for a small cup. In addition to the variety of Mexican inspired ice cream flavors, they offer agua frescas, churros, paletas, snacks, and raspados or chaved nice. The hospitality was very friendly and helpful. There is plenty of parking and a modest amount of inside seating. Good ice cream.

It's always so hard to pick one thing when everything is new and foreign. We opted for mangonada…read moreand strawberry agua Fresca with strawberry and cream ice cream. It was 10/10. Service was very patient considering it took time for us decide. This is our newest fav fruteria. No lines, lots of options and tasty treats.

End of Feb 2026 update:…read more The drinks here are made with love and taste exquisite! Each barista I've experienced has been nice as well. The coconut cloud matcha is delicious! Can't get enough of those double chocolate muffins, so if they are all gone just know I ate them all

I absolutely luv businesses like this. This side of the road quaint coffee shop is the first…read moreplace I ordered coffee in the San Diego area. Maria's Coffee Shop has everything you need for your morning jolt of caffeine. Customer service is the thing I luv about independant businesses. Breakfasts burritos, Tamales, Bagels, & Empanadas are available. 6:30am to 7pm...

Came here on a whim and the ladies behind the counter were so sweet and helpful. They even provided…read moreme and my son a couple free samples, which were delicious! They have a huge variety of offerings and everything we bought was great. It was pretty affordable too!

Yay! I dont have to drive to El Cajon knowing this is right here!…read more The place has a wide selection of baklava and pistachio yummies even Turkish delights They also have Dubai chocolate Service is always great and the place has seating if you wanna snack and chat

This place is properly named extraordinary dessert for a reason. They are known for their desserts…read moreboth in taste and in aesthetics. Desserts: 5/5 We got a blood orange scone and a strawberry danish. The scone was warm and delicious. The orange essence was well infused. The danish was crispy and creamy. Everything was so picturesque. Food: 3/5 Unfortunately, the food was not the best. We got the smoked salmon sandwich which was not very flavorful. The salmon was also slimy. The pesto spread was good though. It was creamy and the artisan bread it was served had great variety. Ambiance: 5/5 This place is such super cute. When you walk in, the desserts all look super appetizing. The seating areas are super cute and the floral decor are stunning. Service: 5/5 It is an order then sit down establishment. There is great attention to their dessert. I saw them heat up a knife just to cleanly cut the cake. The food service however did take some time to come out.

The sugar bun was delicious! I might be a bigger fan of their pastries than their cake…read more The Shrang-la cake was decorated so beautifully! I loved the white chocolate shavings all around. Unfortunately the cake didn't hold well in my commute to Temecula (esp during the heat wave). The dairy ended up hurting our stomachs.