A great gem in Otay. Come help support a small business. I recommend the Mazapan Cold brew, it's…read moredelish!

I had high hopes for this place but it disappointed! Everyone was sweet and welcoming. The drink…read moredidn't do it for me. About 10 min after taking sips I started getting the worst stomach pains. I get sick for a whole day. I'm not sure if it was the milk or the heavy cream that might have been past due but I can't bring myself to come back after that experience.

Great service, coffee, dessert, great set up and nice place to hang out and enjoy a coffee. They…read moreoffer a variety of coffee options

The churros were amazing! They were fresh crispy, and filled with a creamy caramel. You had the…read morechoice of Nutella, condensed milk, or cajeta. We chose Nutella.

If you are looking for a place to have a good drink and hang out this coffee shop is nice, they…read morehave a huge variety of drinks and desserts , such us tiramisu, crepes cake , matcha, hot chocolate and coffee (you can add your own flavors such as Kahluah, Irish, hazelnut etc..) Azael helped us chose our drink since it was late and didn't want to drink caffeine, great customer service, very friendly and respectful!

A great coffee shop in Plaza Alameda Otay across from Subway and Food Garden, near the One Hotel. I…read morepersonally enjoyed Baristi much more than their American popular competition. Baristi has a casual ambiance, free WiFi, patio or indoor seating, and a nice selection of traditional and specialty coffees, tea, infusions, iced or hot, etc. They also have a nice selection of baked goods and some other food menu items, freshly made as opposed to previously frozen and thawed like at Star****. Prices are very reasonable, parking at the Plaza is secure, and Baristi is surrounded by bukoodles of other shops, eateries, and even a movie theater, making it a great stop while walking around with your friends. I enjoyed Baristi coffee several times during my stay in the area.

I've been a loyal Starbucks customer since middle school. I love starting my day with a coffee…read morebefore work, grabbing one before road trips, or stopping by during errands. But the Otay Mesa Starbucks continues to disappoint me, time and time again -- to the point where I feel the need to write this review in hopes that someone in management takes action. This isn't about a single bad experience. This is about a pattern of consistent mistakes and poor customer service that I've put up with for far too long. Nearly every time I go to this location -- whether through the drive-thru or via mobile order -- something is wrong. I'm constantly receiving the wrong drink, missing items, or food that isn't mine. I've even been handed entire orders that weren't mine at all. What's worse is that I've actually had to leave work on multiple occasions just to go back and get my order corrected. And I only do that because I work 12 to 14-hour shifts, and on long days like those, I just want to enjoy my morning coffee -- the one I paid for and expected to be made correctly the first time. Some might say it's not a big deal, but when you're dealing with this every week, it becomes a huge inconvenience. I shouldn't have to waste time and energy fixing a mistake I didn't make, especially not during a workday. To make matters worse, the customer service is equally frustrating. There's a tall Hispanic man with a beard who regularly works the drive-thru window. He rarely greets me, almost never smiles, and speaks in a tone that feels dismissive or annoyed. On one occasion, he scanned my phone aggressively fast and when I said I wanted to use my rewards stars, he said, "You should've told me sooner, I already scanned it," as if I was the problem. No apology, no effort to fix it. Another time, he got my drink wrong again and still charged me for an extra add-on I didn't even ask for. By the time I realized, I was already at work -- and again, couldn't leave to go fix their mistake. I keep going back to this location only because it's close to work, and unfortunately, there's no Dunkin' nearby. But I'm honestly at a breaking point. Being treated like an inconvenience when I'm a paying, loyal customer is unacceptable. Starbucks is a brand built on consistency, quality, and a good customer experience -- and this location is falling short on all three. To the management: Please take this seriously. Your team needs better training, more accountability, and a reminder that customer service actually matters. This store has potential, but right now, it's leaving a very bad taste in people's mouths -- and I don't just mean the coffee.

Two stars for effort, but this Starbucks was so extremely dirty the restroom I don't even wanna…read moretalk about it. The whole floor is disgusting. We did get attended by Melly at the register and she was very sweet though.

They had great customer service and the food was yummy. I like the vibe inside the cafe and they…read morehad many options. The matcha they had was good and they have different milk options They also give you free water bottles. I got the avocado toast with no egg and no ham and no sauce and it made me full in a good way . Would come back again to this cafe in TJ.

Cafè de La Flor is an infallible spot for good food, decadent desserts, and outstanding service…read more My mom and I came here for lunch and ordered passionfruit-lemonade to start off, which was refreshing and tasty. She had the flautas dish (came with red rice and refried beans) and I had the panini de pechuga de pollo (grilled chicken breast) with french fries. Both dishes were delicious and came with generous portions. I liked how my panini sandwich came with pickled jalapeños. The dessert list is ample, however, we always go for the cheesecakes since they are what the cafè is well-known for. This time, there wasn't many to choose from but I am happy they still had my favorite available - the guava cheesecake. On other occassions, they'd have a more ample selection of cheesecake flavors to choose from, like oreo, caramel, or other fruit flavors. Lastly, want to give a shout out to our server Juan Carlos. Very attentive, quick, and polite. Everyone was courteous and provided an excellent customer experience.

I've driven past this coffee shop for years and finally decided to try it. The inside was decorated…read morecute with a rustic, desert vibe. There's indoor seating with chairs & tables as well as comfy chairs. The outdoor seating is covered under umbrellas. I got a matcha with almond milk and added lavender. It was an average matcha, nothing too special. Maybe I should have chosen a different add-in flavor. They made my drink within minutes so service was great! I'll definitely give this place another shot. Gotta support our local coffee shops!

Stopped by on a Sunday morning around 9:30 and the place was already bustling. We ordered two…read morebreakfast dishes and a couple of coffees. The staff was genuinely friendly, and we were able to find a seat inside without too much trouble. We expected a bit of a wait given how busy it was, but the timing ended up being a bit off. Our food arrived first--we had the avocado toast and the mini green chilaquiles. Both dishes were delicious, though the chilaquiles verdes leaned a little heavy on the garlic. (Seriously--hours later, even after brushing, lunch, and multiple rounds of mouthwash, that garlic flavor was still going strong.) We took our time eating, hoping the drinks would arrive, but they didn't come out until much later. We ordered a cappuccino and an iced churro latte. The cappuccino finally came out right as we finished eating--it tasted good, just a bit lukewarm. About five minutes later, the iced churro latte was ready, so we ended up taking it to go. That one was actually really good. Overall, the food and drinks were solid, and the staff made a great impression. I'd definitely like to come back and give it another shot. I love supporting small, locally owned businesses, and with a little adjustment to the flow--like pausing mobile orders during peak times or dedicating a team specifically to them--this place could really elevate the experience.

Very nice and clean environment one of the most important things I look for when I enter a place…read more The employees are excellent, I could feel that friendly connection when I got greeted. They even offered me to try out they're new "Coffee lemonade" which is something new to me but really enjoyed it :) I truly recommend Students Hub its a good place to come with your friends, work on school projects or just grab a quick meal on the go!

From the owner: Nos gusta el arte y el café. Tambien nos gusta apoyar a estudiantes y sus proyectos. Nuestro…read moreespacio es apto para aquellos que gustan ir a charlar y para aquellos que quieran hacer tarea o usar nuestro espacio como su oficina personal.

The ambiance is my favorite part with natural lighting and so much seating! Great to get homework…read moredone or talk with a friend! I hated that it's hard to find parking is the only drawback. But overall I loved their salted maple latte!!

Came here over the weekend and really enjoyed it here! The drinks were good and not too sweet and…read moreit was a great place to sit down and relax. They had plenty of open seating and the service was pretty quick. I can't wait to try out more of their menu options, including their food!