Cafe 88

4.3 (230 reviews)

ModerateDesserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Acai Bowls

Closed • 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Classic crêpe (strawberry banana Nutella) with a side of vanilla ice cream topped with Nutella.

Oswald O.

This was my first time at the location and the food was amazing. I meant to take another picture of the inside, but after the first bike it was over. The area outside is extremely well kept and the inside is Just as clean. The service was immaculate, both gentlemen running the store Today were extremely attentive, friendly and accommodating. Thank you Faisal and Kevin

Anne L.

Super tasty Acai bowl! They use Acai roots which is delicious, but they have a good portion size. You can choose a good amount of fruits and toppings, but since I didn't get fruits, he gave me a discount. It seemed like they actually care about the customers having a good experience. It's not the fastest service, but it is prepared with care! Great choice.

Classic crepe, no banana and a hot chocolate

Cindia N.

Upon arrival I was greeted, I came around 8pm the gentleman at the register was very informative and patient with me since it was my first time here! I will say absolutely delicious and friendly service will be coming back for sure! He gave me a creme puff sample and chefs kiss absolutely delicious thank you!! Cafe was also very clean witch is a plus!

Best Pistachio Milkshake and acai Dragon Fruit bowl.

Al-Tahi M.

Best pistachio milkshake and acai dragon fruit bowl in Town The best

Kendall D.

Oh yuck. I ordered a lemon mint and it's just ice with a lime in it put in a blender, and not well blended.

Quynh N.

I went to this place cause I saw they have kunefe the Turkisk dessert but they didn't have it when I was there. They told me to sold out fast . Açaí bowl is good. You can customize your bowl or choose the one they have. I love the one I ordered. I ordered mine without banana and I saw in the menu that there are blueberries but when I take home, I didn't see the blueberries. That's the reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5. If they run out, they should have let me know and I'm okay with it. Inside is nice, small. I like that they have the sand to do the Turkish coffee. So cool.

Amazing service and great staff and excellent food I would recommend a lotus milkshake

Ashley A.

i've came here some times before and i've gotten the acai bowls and it's one of the few places i love getting acai bowls from. this time i was craving a crepe and i ordered the kinder nutella crepe, the crepe was stuffed generously and very delicious. the staff are very nice and willing to explain their menu if you have any questions. i also like how they offer seating inside and outside. overall whenever i'm in the area i definitely make an effort to come and enjoy a sweet treat :))

Athena A.

Yummy yummy yummy! Everything here is delicious that you forget your problems and all the annoying things bothering you. The Nutella just hits the spot and it's the best in cafe 88

The front of store with some seating outside.

Kimberly E.

Had to try this place out it's a hidden gem. They have healthy açaí bowels and shakes, juices, and sweet crepes. The place is clean and cute vibe. Music was great and the service 5 stars.. I ordered the Nutella crepe which was made with strawberries and bananas. They even give you a small scoop of vanilla ice cream... Great size to share and price was very fair.This was the best crepe I have ever had .... A must have.. Check them out.

Lin H.

This is genuinely the thing ive ever ate in my life. 1000/10 yall slayed that. the inside was so chill and the workers were chill too. thank yewwwwww

Jafett Z.

I mean, your menu is delicious but come on guys, you're making yourselves look bad when "hinting" for a 22% - 45% Tip. I posted this on my socials & people were shook & were laughing their eyeballs out. (Specially for it being a business that's not full service dine-in.) I know this review probably won't make a dent in your rating but here's some room for improvement!

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Mirna F.

3 years ago

I highly recommend this place it's very clean and organized well decorated too!lots of delicious options!!

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Eric G.

4 years ago

Innovative items and great service. My daughter enjoyed the cream puffs and the crafted drinks!

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Aya I.

3 years ago

Love the crepes and the drinks they serve. The people there are nice and understanding. An overall amazing experience will come again!

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Shams A.

4 years ago

The best cafe ever Nutella milkshake is my favorite And the mini pancake . Llo. Bb read more

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Kimberly E.

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5 years ago

Been here before, and their food and desserts are still delicious. Will definitely keep coming back!

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Noor L.

7 years ago

Been wanting to try this place since I'm a dessert lover and today finally I came here to give it a try. They have awesome costumer service. I Ordered the Nutella crepe and variety cream puffs . Hands down The best crepes and the variety cream puffs are great I recommend this place . I love it !! Definitely I will be coming back!!! read more

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Mariam A.

5 years ago

This is my second order trying to give them a shot.. first time my pitaya bowl literally tasted rancid and had a small hair in it. I ordered here lastnight thinking oh itll be okay mistakes happen.. there was a damn fly in my crepe. Disgusting. read more

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Colleen S.

5 years ago

I have tried nearly every place with açaí bowls in East County and this one is my favorite. Try the Lit Bowl with peanut butter!

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Martina O.

7 years ago

Nice spot to go to for desserts in El Cajon. Decently priced. We ordered the kinder nutella crepe which came with a scoop of ice cream. Nice touch for balancing the sweetness of the crepe. The fruit were fresh. We also got the cream puffs which was good too but I'd go back for another crepe to try. The desserts were presented nicely and the shop was cute. read more

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Rambo R.

7 years ago

The smoothies Will make your taste buds explode and the desert is absolutely to die for the owners are super amazing and nice Definitely a place to go when you're in need. read more

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Christine A.

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5 years ago

Just ordered some classic crepes, kinder crepe and pistachio milkshake! On top of that we also got cream puff! First time trying this place, will definitely come back to try other stuff. read more

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Daniel N.

6 years ago

It was ok the pistacho shake was nasty didnt finish it I love nutella but dam why add so much probably wont go back read more

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Paola W.

6 years ago

Okay this place is amazing! I have to admit I was having some doubts- but I took one bite of the classic crepe and the slowly diminished. The crepe was a strawberry banana with Nutella. I topped it off with whipped cream. The crepe melts in your mouth and have the perfect balance not too sweet just perfect! Thank you café 88 you have delivered the most tastiest crepe I have ever tasted! I am excited to go back for more read more

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Sibel H.

5 years ago

I come here very often for the amazing shakes along with the good customer service, just wished the hours were earlier.

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Marcel A.

4 years ago

The best crepes in town the and the owner is amazing and nice it feels like a family place every-time I go. They treat everyone like family read more

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Saif A.

4 years ago

This place is soooooo good i took my whole family there my wife came from Utah as soon as she got here she told me to take her to cafe 88 you guys are great keep up the good work... i love this place read more

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Miko P.

5 years ago

January 12, 8pm, great service by the people working here! Great food alongside with the service. Music was okay.

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Lena M.

5 years ago

Tried the variety cream puffs and they are amazing! Great and efficient customer service!

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Marie B.

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4 years ago

Everything is bomb!! Great customer service!! The ambiance is excellent! Great vibes!!

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Tuqa W.

5 years ago

Very good service!! We come here all the time to get the LIT bowl!! Super great with almond butter! Everyone is very very nice :)) Thank you CAFE 88 for being very nice and super available! read more

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Insta N.

4 years ago

Your cashiers need to be trained how to serve the customers in the store instead of picking up the phone calls and keep customers waiting ... your prices dont match the quality or the sweets you are offering read more

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Raneem S.

5 years ago

This place is my absolute favorite spot to grab a refreshing drink. They have the best virgin mojitos where you can add Red bull too. Their crepes are delicious as well. Very great customer service. read more

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Jade B.

3 years ago

Always come here for açaí bowls but they have great crepes and there virgin mojitos are very underrated. It is very clean and they have great customer service. read more

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Z P.

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6 years ago

Ok they redeemed themselves...obviously we're going through a crazy time so I needed to relax but I got my pitaya bowl today so I'm good now lol read more

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Kevin K.

What a sweet husband you have! Reading your order is making our mouth…

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Ely P.

5 years ago

Me & my husband came here on a whim and were pleasantly surprised! We ordered the classic crepes and an iced chai latte. IT WAS DELICIOUS!! Now me & my husband keep coming back! They are so friendly also and always provide us with cutlery and napkins! You wont regret eating here I recommend them to all my family and friends! read more

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Hassan T.

5 years ago

The best waffles and crepes I tried definitely worth trying. They also have really good milkshakes and it the best in San diego

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Mayra E.

3 years ago

Yummy crepes. Good customer service. Place is very clean . We always call in our order that's much better since they are always super busy

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Jelan F.

7 years ago

I had the best experience there. The food was so good and the staff was so nice and polite. I recommend going there for some yummy desserts! 10/10 read more

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Dania E.

7 years ago

Came here for the first time with a friend. The place is very nice & the Nutella shake was amazing !!! Also the owner was very nice. Great place, I highly recommend it!! read more

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Kevin K.

7 years ago

Oh so good, the best place in the east coast maybe even on the best on the county. This new place caught me by surprised, literally everything in the menu is great, plus great customer service and you can tell the workers are working very hard. read more

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6 years ago

They were really nice and quick and even though we called literally five minutes before they closed they still picked up the phone and waited till we got there which was 10 minutes passed there closing time. We got the variety cream puffs and let me tell you, the lotus ones were my favorite, and the other Nutella ones with pistachio, the third one is okay not a fan but that's not a problem because they are really sweet and said you can mix them up and get the favor you like or change one out for another flavor. Also we had ordered the crepe which tbh I really am not a fan of but actually really likes it, and it also came with vanilla ice cream. Lastly we got lucky and I guess someone didn't pick up there order so they offered us a the extras and we got this awesome burrito looking thing that was out of this world. This place is still new but so far it's been nothing but great, and really left me impressed how delicious, organized and accommodating they were. Shot out to the friendly staff who hooked us up and the sweet mom working there who took care of us. read more

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Benny H.

6 years ago

Cafe 88 has been amazing over the past few weeks. Best Açaí in East County Forsure. They load you up on the bowls, staff is always happy to serve my friends and I, and they keep the line moving while serving up some top notch bowls. Haven't tried the smoothies or mojitos but plan to soon. Their bowls really hit the spot and all the ingredients are fresh. They don't skimp on anything and when you ask for extra PB or honey they load it up. Great to see this! Support your local shop and get some good stuff for a good price. Think the bowls come to $7.50-$8.50. Also have a yelp check in for a dollar off. read more

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rae m.

4 years ago

tastes good, but it took 40 minutes to get a milkshake. it was sort of busy but still ... people who got there after us got their food before us. read more

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Liza A.

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5 years ago

Such great drinks. Jasmine helped us and had the best service. The açaí bowl was phenomenal. Thank you!

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Mike G.

7 years ago

I was walking by and saw this cool little cafe. It's very trendy and upscale. My wife and I ordered a kinder crape and a kinder waffle. It was AMAZING! They had Nutella all over them . We will definitely go back! Awesome place! read more

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Heather E.

6 years ago

The happy bowl is amazing! Seriously, the best! The staff was super friendly and nice. They even open the store 15min. earlier because the saw me waiting outside! I will be back for sure! read more

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Lauren G.

6 years ago

I ordered two açaí bowls today from this business via yelp and grub hub because the business shows "open" and after submitting the order it showed that it was being prepared and will be ready for pick up. My husband went to pick up our food and no one was there, the business was closed. The troubling part is that my husband's debit card was still charged for the order, but Grubhub customer service said they had no record of the order on his or my account. His debit card statement says otherwise. We were so excited to try the food here, and understand that COVID19 presents challenges for small businesses, but hopefully Cafe88 and Grubhub get on the same page with each other and figure this issue out. I'm hoping that we are able to get reimbursed for our order that was never fulfilled. I'm sure the food is great and this is all in error, but until this issue is resolved, buyer beware. read more

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Sarmad A.

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4 years ago

it was oyr first time here at cafe 88, wow we cant ask for any better spot, best customer service, the nutella shake and the crepe is a must try .. unbelievable thank you cafe 88 read more

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Zee B.

5 years ago

I love their customer service, most important thing they are always smiling and welcoming people who walks in. I love unlimited burrito it's my favourite it , you all should try it. Good luck guys and keep it going read more

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Noora A.

5 years ago

Definitely one of my favorite dessert places! Personally I am gluten intolerant and having their chocolate dipped strawberries is amazing, açaí bowls are also gluten free and I must say all their fruits are perfectly fresh and the chocolate is the most delicious you can have. The rest of the family have had puffs, crepe, and waffles, and of course they are in love with them as well! read more

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737 Jamacha Rd
El Cajon, CA 92019
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(619) 312-1077
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What time does Cafe 88 open?

Cafe 88 opens at 12:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Cafe 88 close?

Cafe 88 closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Does Cafe 88 take credit cards?

Yes, Cafe 88 takes credit cards.

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Does Cafe 88 have catering options?

Yes, Cafe 88 does have catering options.

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Does Cafe 88 allow dogs?

Yes, Cafe 88 allows dogs.

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Does Cafe 88 have parking?

Yes, Cafe 88 has parking options.

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Does Cafe 88 have free WiFi?

Yes, Cafe 88 has free WiFi.

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Is this place even open? There Website doesn't work and they never answer the phone.

Yea but they don't open until 4pm

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I think they are shut down, they have been closed a few days.

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This place was going viral online and I can see why! I was able to visit on a Friday around 3pm and…read morethere was a short line. I have heard people waiting up to an hour during peak hours! I was amazed by the flavors, toppings, sizes, and the prices. They also gave free samples which was great! I ordered the baby size of cake batter with Oreos. I can confidently say that this is the best frozen yogurt I've had thus far. I will be back!

My niece has been wanting to check out this place for quite some time…read more She noted to me how popular the place is and they mentioned the lines can be quite long. We decided to try and go, with 1 hour before closing. I just did NOT think that it would still be busy on this night, I thought the frenzy has gone down. We pull up and there was a LONG LINE!!!!! I thought there is no way, we are going to make it to the front by the time this place closes! We waited in line patiently, time was ticking, it was getting closer and closer to closing time. We still waited, most people kept waiting. Some people left. We held on and waited and we DID GET IN!?!?!!?! They literally stayed open for almost a whole extra hour after closing time. Every single person that stood in line got served. Talk about some great customer service!! All of the staff were hustling and busting their butts the entire time. I think the one thing people love about this place, is the portions!!! They really are huge for the price. I was a bit hesitant since I don't love frozen yogurt, I prefer ice cream, but I have to say their peanut butter was super delicious. It was pretty creamy, it had a good PB flavor. There were other flavors on the menu, but by the time we ordered, they were all sold out. I ended up getting heath toffee and cheesecake bites. I didn't care for the cheesecake bites, but I did like the toffee. 4/5 My niece got a baby size strawberry with cheesecake bites and cookie dough. 4/5 I will definitely stop by again, hoping the line might not be so long. Service: 5/5!! Ambiance: 4/5 Food: 4/5

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Cheesecake & blueberry pomegranate yogurt with yogurt chips and turtles, peanut butter & vanilla yogurt with snickers and yogurt chips

Juice Time & Papa Kanafa

I've tried so many Dubai chocolates, and I can confidently say this one is the most authentic and…read moreabsolutely delicious. I also just tried the Havana (blueberry x mango) and WOW... 10/10. The flavors are unreal and perfectly balanced. Definitely a must-try! Service is always quick & great. Don't let the lines fool you because they get things done quickly & there is a nice seating area inside to enjoy.

I love this place .. I fondly remember when they opened or rather someone decided to go pretty…read morehammy on social media like it was legit a party all the time. Its one of the only places in Rancho San Diego where you can get fresh fruit medleys, ice cream, and assortment of Dubai style desserts. It's nestled in a modest plaza surrounded by Persian, Japanese, Mexican, Habit Burger, Starbucks, and a Sports Bar and Grill .... If you can't make up your mind on what to eat, you've got plenty of options. The service is great in my opinion ... I think one of the times I went, I wanted to make sure there wasn't any melons in my fruit cup, and they went above and beyond. Esp now, I think they've adjusted the menu too so it's a lot of pomegranate, strawberry, pineapple, mango, etc. It's a fun place and it's always busy, I highly recommend it!

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Dubai strawberries chocolate Dubai Waffle Ice Cream

Sultan Baklava El Cajon

What a treat! They are open until 10pm which is a double win. Filled with trays of delectable…read moreTurkish desserts. They also have fresh squeezed orange juice, straight from the juicing machine. We got a few different things to go but for in dining we shared a biscoff cheesecake. Very dense and delicious if you like cheesecake. Love the vibes in here thought they are going through slight renovations on their ceiling and wall. The service was friendly and fast. Will be back to drink tea and have more sweets.

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!

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A variety of baklava- really good!

Living Room Coffee House RSD

The best wrap. I was in between the panini and wrap and decided on less bread. Best part they use…read morethe panini press on the wrap, making the tortilla a little crispy. Perfecto and I'm not typically ordering the buffalo but this was perfectly spicy. pepperonis and jalapeños. Bam? I ate it so fast I forgot to take a pic. Oops The chicken apple salad was very fresh and ripe green apples.

Coffee was so yummy perfect mix of coffee + sweetness I got…read morethe cottage cheese avocado toast minus to cottage cheese super good ! Service was great & got my order fast . Vibe was nice inside and out! I've already gone back a second time .

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Pesto Chicken Pasta - very good

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Calamari - very good

Funky Fries and Burgers

5 stars! Funky's is a little gem in El Cajon that I'm so glad I found…read more Stopped by for lunch and walked away impressed -- the staff was super friendly and welcoming from the moment I walked in, and despite the spot being busy, service was quick and efficient. Plenty of parking available too, which made the whole visit easy. I went with the double patty smash burger topped with aioli, and it did not disappoint -- juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right. You could tell the beef was good quality and the smash technique gave it that perfect crispy edge. The vibe inside is laid-back with sports playing on the TVs, which made for a nice casual lunch spot. Will definitely be coming back to try more off the menu!"

With money being tight for everyone I try to frequent mom and pop places more often than the…read morechains. This place is a joke. Why have a "loyalty program" when they add points then reverse it later that same day. I went today and ordered my usual 2 burgers, fries and drinks. I gave my phone number for the Points. I then asked Vieann H (who identified herself as the manager) when I showed her my receipt from last time I visited and questioned why they reversed the previous points and why I got none from this receipt I produced. She tried to act like it was my fault I received no points and couldn't tell me why the points were reversed from the previous visit (even after she went back in the office to do the research. She told me when came back from the office, she could see all my order history but she couldn't give me back any points from my 2 previous visits. I told her this will be the last time I come and she is losing a customer over 29 points. SHE COULD CARE LESS. Her response to this was "I went in the back to do research". Beware! They don't even deserve the 1 Star I had to give them.

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The shake was served exactly how advertised and pictures. You will not be disappointed

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la michoacana elite

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.

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The Habibi Sweets

Family-owned & operated

Free WiFi

..no comment,everything is sweet! excellent service,…read morehighly recommend it............!

This place is a great find! Huge selection and everything was delicious. The blueberry cake was…read morespectacular. Very friendly owner who was helpful in making our selections.

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lourdes h.

4 years ago

I tried the nutella kinder crepe. I honestly didn't like the chocolate topping. I thought it was too sweet to my liking. The crepe itself and the fresh fruits inside tasted amazing, it's just the chocolate sauce on top that I didn't like. I also hoped to see drizzles of nutella sauce on top instead of the milk chocolate. I would only suggest that you add nutella sauce ( not a lot) on top and not the milk chocolate. The cashier gave me an oreo shake sample. I did like it but I feel like if you add more crushed oreo cookies and 1 teaspoon or maybe a tablespoon of black cocoa powder (on amazon), it will enhance that cookies and cream flavor cause I could barely taste any in the sample. I'm giving 5 stars for freshness, cleanliness, and great customer service. read more

Delecian J.

1 year ago

I rarely leave bad reviews, but my experience at Café 88 was extremely disappointing. The service was slow and inattentive--even though the place wasn't busy, I waited nearly 20 minutes just to place an order. When the food finally arrived, it was lukewarm and bland, definitely not worth the price. The coffee tasted burnt, and the staff seemed more interested in chatting among themselves than helping customers. I expected a cozy, welcoming vibe but left feeling frustrated and unwelcome. Not planning to return. read more

Blanca B.

4 years ago

Before Cafe 88 was established, I would buy my açaí bowls from another place which are nothing compared to the best açaí bowls I've ever had from Cafe 88. All of their food items such as their smoothies and desserts are absolutely amazing. I've been coming here since they opened and the customer service has always been excellent. I highly recommend coming here and grabbing an açaí bowl or any other food item which you will very much enjoy and want to come back for more! read more

lali m.

3 years ago

Service is very slow. Even if you order ahead they won't make your food until you get there. There were three people working only one was making the bowls one at a time while the other two were cleaning... the place is clean no doubt about that, but will that matter if costumers stop coming in? This has already happened two times, so I figured I needed to let other people know. XOXO fruits down the road are much quicker, maybe give that a try read more

Ali A.

6 years ago

If you ever want a good desserts or drinks you should come here. The classical crepe is really good and it tastes really good. They make it fresh every time and it does not take long at all. The customer service is really good and the workers are super friendly, they ask if the food was good and they are not rude. I recommend Cafe 88 to anyone looking for a good dessert or smoothie at a cheap price! Very affordable and good! Thank you very much! read more

Jenevein S.

7 years ago

The best açaí in all of San Diego. I have personally explored every açaí location in San Diego, but this place is top notch!!! The açaí is outstanding, and they always use fresh fruits. Their product is always consistent and therefore is always a rewarding visit. Excellent and friendly service which is a plus. Overall.......simply excellent. read more

Gricelda V.

5 months ago

"Such a great experience at this cafe! The atmosphere was cozy, the drinks and food were delicious, and the staff was super kind and welcoming. They even surprised us with a free dessert, which was amazing and really made our visit extra special. You can tell they truly care about their customers. Definitely coming back and highly recommend!" read more

Mirna T.

4 years ago

This cafe literally has the absolute best customer service. I usually feel nervous trying new things but the minute I walked in, I felt at home. I love the smoothies. My all time favorite has to be the strawberry banana smoothie because I love strawberries very much!!!! And I love the Nutella shake!!!! 10/10 recommend!!! read more

Naseem A.

5 years ago

It was my first time visiting the store! I was shocked by the service and the way the associate detailed every plate and whats in it.. so we decided to order three plates and man! They were the best tests ever! It will be my favorite place now and will always recommend it to all!! Thank you guys for the best service read more

Giovanna L.

4 years ago

When I ordered The Lit Bowl and Happy Bowl, they were both delicious! I even saved some for the next day for breakfast and they were still amazing! I am also so happy when I found out my Grandma, who can't have a lot of things, can eat these fabulous Açaí Bowls!!! A+!!! read more

Epic Daily Game C.

6 years ago

This is one of the best dessert cafe I have ever been to. They have a wide variety of desserts that no other place has in El Cajon. One I strongly recommend is the classic crepe which is one of a kind. Overall my experience was a 10/10 and I would come back. read more

MrXtremeNinja L.

4 years ago

Amazing place! They are always on time with serving their orders. Products always on point 100% recommend to visit this place. they make their customers feel welcomed and are willing to take the time to help you find the right order fitting your needs. read more

Rawan A.

4 years ago

Delicious dessert & smoothies with an amazing staff. My family and I went past their closing hour and they still served us and didn't turn us down. Everything they have is so good but my favorite is their kinder Nutella crepe. 10/10 would recommend read more

Rami H.

6 years ago

One of the best places in town, one of the best customer service ever you will never wanna leave the place, clean, super nice outgoing people working there you will never get disappointed. Highly recommend. THANK YOU CAFE 88 will be back soon . read more

Nancy G.

4 years ago

Amazing the guy owner was super sweet and they were out of the drink we wanted so we got different ones and when we waited he gave us a food item for free the drinks and food were amazing and the owner was very kind 100% recommended visiting read more

Alexa G.

5 months ago

Best Acai bowls !!! You get so much compared to other spots!! Me , my sister and mom always come here post workout on Sundays , I cant stop eating it...... I would wait an hour if i had too ! But luckily wait times are actually decent. read more

Mirah W.

5 years ago

I always got to Cafe 88 with my family and friend. The owner and the employees have never been disrespectful. They are always kind and thoughtful. The order does take a long time but it is worth because their food is delicious. read more

Farah J.

6 years ago

I 100% recommend this place if your looking for a great desert to enjoy. I have had both a crepe and a waffle there and they were both delicious. It gets made quickly and the people there are very sweet. Definitely recommend! read more

Yanni O.

5 months ago

The service was great, the acai bowl is a 10/10 and the variety's it has is amazing it goes well with eachother. The table is clean and it's a good place to go eat with your friends. This place is a 5/5 for sure!! read more

Meme M.

5 years ago

I love this place! I have been coming here since it opened and everything is so good. I love the people who work there because how nice they are. Also, really good prices on everything. I recommend this place!!! read more

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