Best chai latte in town. the big kahuna tuna sandwich -- also a winner.

First I started off with a blueberry muffin which would have been better if it was hot or warm, but it still was very soft And yummy! Then I got a playa del Norte salad which was huge! I'm not a big fan of bleu cheese but it actually went well with the salad! The walnuts and the cranberries were really good inside the salad too! My cousin got a chicken pesto panini which was also very good, I'm a huge pesto fan!! On top of all the food the owner was very sweet and polite! Overall it was a nice place to stop by for lunch!! read more

Gigantic salad with the sandwich, which was really good. Wanted the roasted egg plant, but got something else instead, was excellent. I can see why it gets so many good reviews. read more

Great turkey pesto sammie : ) Love this location. Really glad I stopped in. Very personal, friendly service. The wait was worth it.

This place is great! I only came in for a coffee and r&r but the customer service is great, coffee is delicious, free wifi, and after speaking with an employee (or owner?) I learned everything on the menu is under $7. I plan on coming back with my husband read more

Just had their Mayan mocha with a bacon egg and cheese sandwich on white bread.. Amazing way to start my day.. Were both amazing!! Be careful or you'll pass by this gem.. read more

Had the Chickenini, great sandwich! Pretty reasonable as well. Nice little spot to study over some coffee

It's almost like a hole in the wall place. The restaurant is a bit tiny. It is definitely packed at rush hour. But, they have great food and great drinks! Parking is easy, and wifi is assessed from next door hotel. read more

Five stars for the coffee's! We had the best latte's, mocha's, hot chocolates and straight up black. Five stars also for the owner who is kind and makes you feel like family. I can't speak to the food , only had a delicious sesame bagel. Stop in and say hi ! read more

The ceviche is the best I've ever had and I've had some good ceviche. This place might be my favorite cafe all time.

Was there for the first time. Super friendly staff and very nice place to grab breakfast or brunch (in my case.) Prices were extremely reasonable. I tried their yellowtail sandwich and it was a bomb!! Super fresh and yummy. I felt so full. Cannot wait to go back and try other items on their menu. read more

Such a friendly atmosphere in here. There's seems to be lots of regulars who know the owners. I was worried it was going to be very crowded at 11am on a Sunday but it wasn't too busy at all and there was a table available. I had the farmers bagel sandwich which was incredible and an iced mocha which may have been the best mocha I've had in my life! read more

My friend and I studied here a couple weeks ago. What a cute cafe! I loved the deep blue paint on the walls and the quirky pieces hung up. There's a wide selection of food, but I only ordered the white chocolate mocha. Delicious. I'm definitely returning to try the sandwiches. As for the studying part... the cafe is really small and I couldn't find any outlets for my laptop. Great place to chat with a friend, but not really the ideal cafe to get work done. read more

Bread on tuna sandwich was warm and crispy. Very delicious.

Vahik's is a gem at WindanSea beach. The food is fresh, delicious and healthy. The location is also excellent - just down the block from the beautiful beach, Vahik's food makes the ideal surf break. I am a vegetarian and this cafe is perfect for me! read more

Was on a trip down to San Diego and craving a panini. We looked up restaurants on Yelp and this place was highly rated. We stopped in and ordered two paninis. The owner was extremely friendly and advised that he throws in a free side salad when customers dine in. The food was absolutely delicious. Grilled to perfection and the turkey wasn't deli meat, but rather seemed freshly roasted or grilled. Just extreme yumminess all around at a very reasonable price. I would definitely recommend this place and plan on trying their other paninis next time. read more

All time favorite salads in La Jolla! Love this guy - fresh delicious yellow tail on the Playa Del Norte salad is the best!!

Great coffee, delicious food, friendly service, well-priced, and a short walk to the beach. A wonderful haunt for locals and visitors alike.

Delicious food not a large menu but very adequate to satisfy your appetite. Very reasonable prices.

Great food for an awesome price. We had a wonderful experience here. Good way to fill up after a hard snorkel.

Just happened to stop by this place driving down La Jolla Blvd - IT'S GREAT! Started with a delicious cup of coffee and ended up staying through lunch - try the Tuna sandwich. It's light (very little or no mayo), has avocado, and a great citrus flavor that really ties it all together. The owner (I think his name is Vahik) is a really witty guy and makes all the food himself. read more

Every time I'm in La Jolla I come here. This place knows the proper way to make a cafe americano and its even better than Starbucks.

This quaint little coffe shop also offers a variety of sandos and snacks. It is very convenient to go to on your way through Bird Rock if you are looking for a quiet place to chill out for a bit. read more

I came here twice and enjoyed it both times. I think it used to be called Windandsea. It's a quaint cafe with coffee drinks, deli style foods, and a peaceful environment. Pros: The owner is super kind and he seems to really care about his customers. I'm used to being given death stares, so his service was a pleasant surprise. If you notice that the place is busy, just plan on waiting a bit longer. He actually makes the food, so you have to be patient for the deliciousness. The cafe is in walking distance of a beautiful and hidden beach. Cons: Parking is a bit of a bummer though. Have to find parking on the street or within the neighborhood. Also, the cafe was a bit difficult to find at first. read more

This is the old Windnsea café but still the same place. Really good food. Vahik is cool guy. Great Acai bowl.

Great little spot for breakfast, close to the beach too! Friendly service and good vibes!

TOP TIER Amazing food and great customer service. The ceviche and the yellowtail salad are my top two followed closely by the Vahik salad. The husband/wife team are really attentive and couldn't be more accommodating. I just started working in the neighborhood and now I find myself having lunch there at least three times a week. So tasty read more

Grabbed some lunch for the beach. I ordered a sandwich forgot the name but it was good it hit the spot. Girlfriend had a Caesar salad with chicken was good but wasn't that great wouldn't order it again little pricey but I would stop by if I'm ever in the area. Definitely try it if in the area. read more

I came here with my mom and we both enjoyed the 1/2 and 1/2 - half sandwich and half salad for $8. The roast beef sandwich was great and decent Caesar. Great house coffee and delicious cranberry-orange muffin for dessert. It was a great quick stop for a filling lunch after surfing. Great food, fast and friendly service and well-priced. I highly recommend this cute little cafe. read more

Everything is literally Amazing. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The yellowtail salad and the Mediterranean bagel are among my favorites. Customer service is top notch and they are extra kind! read more

We stopped in for a quick bite while traveling to San Diego. Super friendly service and we loved our food. I had the veg panini and my wife the Greek salad. All wonderful. Highly recommended! read more

I vacation right down the street and I start my day with breakfast from Vahiks! I enjoy the local feel and friendly service. Their acai bowls and smoothies are excellent. The California omelette is a large portion for the price. It's my daily go-to. read more

Back to Cafe Vahik after being away for 6 months. They continue serving their consistently outstanding food, set in a neighborhood atmosphere, with fine-tuned high value customer service. We visit LaJolla about 4 times a year and this is now the go-to place for us. read more

This place is so amazing! Our Airbnb host recommended this place. The food is great, the staff is so friendly and inviting. You should definitely give it a try read more

Our office go-to for lunches in La Jolla! Their yellow-tail salad is huge, delicious and affordable. TONS of garlic, so I usually ask for that to be left out ...after all, it is lunch in the middle of the workday. Great owners, happy to support this local eatery - and when guests are in town, yep, we head down here for food and then Windansea beach - about 1 block away. read more

Service: Owner was really nice and suggested I upgrade my chai latte because it was the special of the week or something (I went a couple weeks ago). Wahoo! Drink: Chai tea soy latte was average, not particularly memorable. Atmosphere: Definitely chill although when I first entered, it had this weird sour smell that was nauseating but I eventually got used to it. I ended up studying on my laptop for a couple of hours with no dirty looks, which is a plus since it seems like more of a place to eat than study. Don't recall seeing any outlets. I'll probably go back to try their food and study in the day since they close pretty early. Why does every coffee shop in this area close so early?! :( I'm having to resort to North Park to get my nocturnal studying done...Anyway, the cafe was fairly empty (a lot of people got things to-go) so its definitely a good place to study with enough seating available inside/out. But like I said, it doesn't seem like a studying/study group kind of joint if you're looking for that coffee house feel. North Park is probably better fit for those environments but its still a nice place to go thats closer to where I live. Check it out! read more

Small, informal sandwhich shop with excellent paninis. Chickanini is the best and you get a huge side salad with it. Soups are also good. Vahik the owner is great. We are locals and walk to the shop regularly. read more

Amazing sandwiches/paninis, coffee is always great, other espresso items and food also excellent. The best thing about this place, however, is the atmosphere. Vahik is as nice as they come and a pleasure to talk to. Always feels good to support someone like that. read more

Visiting the area and searched Yelp for a coffee shop. AMAZING! Kids loved it, food was fabulous, huge portions, friendly owner. Not a bad thing to say. We will be going back for sure! read more

Cafe Vahik - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Jolla, California

Yummy lunch! Had the TJ Turkey on ciabatta - delicious. The chipotle sauce was perfect. Also has the Chickenini on sourdough - huge sandwich! The pesto was really good. Both came with spring greens salad with balsamic dressing and that was really good, too. Couldn't eat it all - nit nearly. The fruit smoothie hit the spot, too. We will come back next time we're in town. read more