A really nice little coffee spot on Palm in Imperial Beach. Although the storefront is small, they have a really nice outdoor seating area that's filled with plants, and the coffee they serve is super smooth and flavorful. I ordered an Americano black, my benchmark for any new coffee spot I try, and it was clean, had a good body, and was pleasant from first sip to aftertaste. The staff are very welcoming and friendly, and the atmosphere of the shop is upbeat and feels community-oriented. I will definitely be back to try a latte and a refresher soon! read more

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If you've ever driven down Palm Ave and noticed the giant coffee cup building... yes, it's just as cute in person The outdoor patio is such a vibe...lush plants, shaded seating, and a cozy, laid back feel that makes you want to hang out for a bit. I'm not even a coffee drinker, but I tried the iced mazapan latte with oatmilk and was pleasantly surprised, it was creamy, slightly sweet, and actually really good. I'd order it again! My husband got a cortado with 3 shots and said it was smooth, robust, not too bitter, and perfectly balanced. He gave it an 8/10. Big shoutout to Josh for being so patient and helping us decide what to order, seriously amazing customer service. And shoutout to Tommy for making our drinks perfectly! Super cute spot with great vibes and even better service. Definitely worth stopping by. read more

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I visited CAFECITO On Palm this past weekend on the way back from Tijuana MX, heading towards Long Beach. My good friend @cheftiffanythomas was on the journey with me and suggested we check this out. Not only is the coffee strong and tasty but the location is unique and cute. What caught our eye was the coffee cup shape & the cute garden in the back. There's a seating area that is reminiscent of a traditional Chicano Garden; which gives it a cozy at home feeling. We did arrive late afternoon around 1:30, so we had less to select from. I recommend the earlier the better if you have your heart set on something. I ordered the Mexican Mocha, which had a faint taste of IBARRA or Abuelita chocolate. If you're looking for a relaxing atmosphere to have a cup of coffee this would definitely be the right place. read more

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Good: *Customer service *Coffee decent for the price *Mexican mocha was good *Walnut bread was good *Cheese burrito was good Bad: *Ran out of banana bread *Limited parking *Sitting area very small Will definitely return again and I do highly recommend. read more

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This is a small walk-up coffee shop that is housed in a cute coffee-shaped building. You order outside and while they don't have any inside seating, there is a nice side patio/outdoor area where you can enjoy your drinks. Their specialty drinks revolve around Mexican flavors and so I decided to get the Horchata Latte. One critique I tend to have with Mexican-style lattes is that they tend to be on the sweeter-side, however Cafecito does their lattes just right. It had the cinnamon-churro flavor with the right amount of balance between sweet and espresso. If you're in the area, it's worth checking out for a cute picture and some great coffee! read more

Cafecito On Palm - Front - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Best coffee shop in the South Bay!! The coffee is good quality and the customer service is amazing. The staff remembers all their customers names, every time I come by they already know what I want and greet me by name. read more

Cafecito On Palm - Iced mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Not a bad option. Roast is a little lighter which results in a more milk/syrup forward latte. Not my personal style, but a great choice if that's your vibe! read more

Yummy coffee! The bean burrito was so good and fresh. Cute seating area and service was great!! read more

Cafecito On Palm - White mocha and Cajeta Iced - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Great coffee and lattes! We ordered a large iced vanilla latte and a cajeta latte, both were delicious. The café offers plenty of outdoor seating and ample parking, plus a nice selection of Bread & Cie pastries. We tried the banana chocolate loaf and the pumpkin bread, which paired perfectly with our drinks. Prices are average. Just a tip: slow down when you're looking for the café, it's easy to miss the driveway. read more

Cafecito On Palm - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Super cute coffee spot! Cool vibe, relaxing garden area, outdoor seating only, free parking available, good service, reasonable prices, small burritos, and delicious Mexican infused specialty drinks. I originally reviewed this location when it was located in Chula Vista (Cafecito on Third). Same review, different location. The prices, like everywhere in California have gone up. Their traditional drinks (Americano, cortado, cappuccino) range from $3- $5.25. Specialty drinks (Mexican mocha, mazapan, horchata, Cajeta) range from $5.25-$7.25. Burritos vary, sell out fast, are on the small side and cost $5-$6 each. The place is designed to look like a coffee cup and pretty cool. There is a small parking lot and handful of free parking stalls available. There is an outdoor patio area decorated with plants and flowing water. Being inside of the garden, while sipping coffee, is not only relaxing, but allows you to forget how close you are to a busy street. It's definitely a nice touch and I enjoyed my time. I have ordered all the specialty drinks and Cajeta and horchata are my favorites. The burritos were small and over priced in my opinion, and weren't anything special. But was a nice little snack to enjoy with my morning coffee. Totally worth checking out. read more

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Came here for Mother's Day and I was impressed with the aesthetics! They have a small little section to enjoy your coffee and it was cute & filled with plants. The coffees we got were churro and mazapan, we enjoyed the mazapan more! IG: rs.Albright TikTok: m.Albright read more

Great staff, great paninis, great prices! Also has a cute outdoor patio with plants to sit & enjoy

Great place to go... and have a nice quiet hot drink, especially the chai for me in their patio love the atmosphere the ambience with the plants! read more

Stopped by this coffee shop around 9am on the way home after an early work out and it was a great experience overall. There was no line, and my Iced Mexican Mocha was ready quickly. The drink itself was delicious--rich, flavorful, and not watered down like some iced coffees can be. Payment was super easy with tap-to-pay, which made things quick and hassle-free. The only seating available was outside, but I found a nice shaded spot on the side, which was perfect for relaxing. This area was filled with plants and had plenty of tables and chairs for the number of people there. It's first-come, shortly after arriving more people started rolling in and I even ran into a friend while I was there! Great spot for a morning coffee, and I'll definitely be back. Next time I'll try the spicy mocha. read more

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Ordered an horchata latte and a mazapan latte, and both were a complete miss. They had no flavor and tasted watered down, like the syrups or espresso were barely there. Weak and bland. Don't come here if you actually want good coffee. read more

Cafecito On Palm - Mazapan & horchata latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Cute spot in IB with decent parking options. The coffee itself was pretty average, but I didn't get any syrups for my latte, so that could have made it a little more interesting. The staff was very kind and cared for all the customers that came in and out. read more

Good coffee and good service. If you're in the area, it's worth a stop. I got the churro latte half sweet with almond milk and it's was perfect. read more

The employees were so nice and helpful! The coffee was amazingggg, I got the cajeta latte with extra ice 10/10. I also ordered a carne molida con papa burrito and bitchin turkey panini, they are filling and very tasty!! I ate half of both because they're a decent size so you'll probably be good just ordering one or the other, I just wanted to try both. The backyard area is super cute and relaxing if you're looking to sit down and enjoy your drink/food. I will definitely be coming back I wish I lived closer! read more

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Right by Imperial Beach, you will find this cute little coffee shop shaped as an actual cup of coffee with a beautiful seating area filled with tons of greenery and garden-like scenery. I ordered their Horchata Latte and it was delicious!! Truly the perfect amount of that horchata cinnamon-y flavor and it wasnt too sweet!! Their other popular drinks are the mazapan and cajeta lattes (which I cant wait to go back and try) -- and they also serve food such as burritos and baked goods BUT they sell out quick (I didnt make it in time lol). The ambiance is great and I can definitely recommend this place to wind down, study, work, or simply catch up with friends. Its very peaceful and relaxing in their seating area. There is a parking lot with limited spaces, and there can be a line most times so arrive promptly. I was very happy to have a good experience coming here after hearing all the hype and cant wait to go back! read more

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Such a cute little coffee shop! I got an iced latte with cinnamon and honey and it was delicious. I love the outdoor seating area with so many beautiful plants. read more

Cafecito On Palm - Seating area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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This place was recommended. And it didn't disappoint! I couldn't decide, so I did what any sane person would do, fulfill my heart's aching desire! All three drinks I ordered were fantastic! And the staff members were wonderful! I ordered an iced matcha with vanilla syrup and almond milk latte, iced strawberry/mango refresher with Tajin rim, and iced mazapan almond milk latte. read more

Cafecito On Palm - Iced matcha with vanilla syrup and almond milk latte, iced strawberry and mango refresher with Tajin rim, and iced mazapan almond milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Love this new gem in imperial beach! The baristas were busy, but super friendly. He pronounced my name correctly and remembered it. (Not everyone could do that) Since I stopped by here in the afternoon before closing, I decided to get a refresher. It consisted of topo Chico, strawberry flavor and a chamoy Tajin rim for $1 extra. Totally worth every penny. It's a great option for those who are sensitive to caffeine (like me!) Seating is super limited. There are a few tables wrapped around on the side surrounded with greenery! I loved the vibe. It was super windy when I was here, but the fence helped out a ton. I haven't tried their coffee yet, but I'm sure it's great considering how crowded this place gets. I'm excited to come back! read more

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The Service was not what you expected specifically if it is a "new place ". The coffee was terrible and even if you order with a certain flavor, the coffee has no flavor whatsoever (I.e.... I ordered a cajeta flavor and didn't taste like it.) My Daughter ordered a mazapán coffee and it was not even close to any flavor.( My experienced with their coffee and service was terrible). read more

What a cute little & unique coffee shop. Love how the coffee shop is shaped like coffee cup. The patio they have is so relaxing with plants all around you. The service was awesome. The guy behind the counter was nice and patient. I got an iced vanilla latte which hit the spot. Definitely a good cup of coffee. If you're in the area stop by and support this cute local business. Thank you Cafecito on Palm for a tasty first time. read more

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I was passing by this place and saw it had some great reviews so I had to try it out. I almost passed it driving as it is pretty tucked away. I would've stayed and dined in to see how the vibe was but it was just too windy. Service was quick and I was on my way in no time. Horchata Latte was good no complaints there. The burrito I wasn't expecting though. To my surprise it was miniature sized, but nonetheless tasty. Knowing what I know I now I would've ordered a couple more burritos. read more

Cafecito On Palm - Horchata Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Convenient parking and location in Chula Vista. Unexpected cute seating in the back that has tons of plants that makes you feel transported to an oasis vibe. I got the small iced cajeta latte for $5.25 which is a reduced goat milk made into a caramel like dulce de leche. It's not as sweet and has much more of a bitter deep flavor that I liked better than your traditional caramel. Definitely worth checking out read more

Wow, immediately fell in love with this coffee shop. As its name implies, it is located on Palm Ave on the way to IB. It's tucked away in a small older looking plaza with a good amount of parking spots. It's a charming looking cup shaped building! Ordering was super fast and the staff was super nice. I ordered a dirty matcha with oat milk and I enjoyed it! Excited to try more drinks and food. I asked if the side gate area was open and they said yes and even offered me the wifi password. I LOVE the seating area, there's a good amount of tables and surrounded by lush, beautiful plants. Even though the place is on a busy street, the inside plant area was so calm and relaxing. I think this would be a great place to bring a laptop and work. read more

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We went here for the first time and we were very impressed with the food and service. The parking is challenging and the wait time, but is worth the wait. I Reccomend this place. read more

Highly Recommend!!!! I'm a fan of Mexican Mocha's this is one of the best Mexican Mocha's I've had in SD. It rivals my favorite one in La Jolla at The Flower Pot Cafe. Also, the nice gentleman was closing and was kind enough to make me a mocha before he left. Thank you!!! I will definitely be back! read more

I saw this coffee shop on Instagram, and it looked too cute not to try. We came here mid-morning on a Saturday and there was a line. We definitely waited a while, but to be fair, you'll have a long wait at any independent coffee shop at 10 AM on a Saturday. So don't come here on the weekends if you're in a rush. But it's definitely worth the wait if you've got the time. I could not find a picture of the burrito menu anywhere online so you're welcome people of Yelp! Just like an in-focus picture of Sasquatch, this photo was hard to get--but I got it for you! I got the soyrizo burrito and my husband got the ham & egg. Both were amazing. I also got the Mexican mocha. It was perfect. Not too sweet but packed with flavor. You really cannot beat the patio. It's absolutely gorgeous inside. The plants really pop against the black walls, and it looks like it could be featured on HGTV. Instagram didn't let me down. We both loved Cafecito. read more

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It doesn't look like much from the front, but Cafecito got some nice patio seating around the corner. Great greenery and cozy place for small groups of people. There was a good selection of coffee on their menu. I picked up the iced Churro latte. It might've tasted more like a latte with cinnamon than a churro. But I guess that's what a churro whould taste like if it was in latte form. Overall, I liked it here. I enjoyed the coffee. Had a great time sipping on it while chatting with friends. read more

Super cute patio to chill Great coffee and nice staff. Plenty of parking spaces when I went. read more

This is a cool, locally owned coffee shop. They offer coffee imported from Mexico. The shop is a smartly converted, once upon a time, barrel shaped taco shop with a lovely side covered patio garden. I had a cortado with whole milk and a Los Burritos de tu Madre soyrizo and potato breakfast burrito. The cortado was rich in flavor but had slight acidic or sour note towards the end. It was good nevertheless. I do expect the baristas to further improve their skills because of the coffee grounds that remained in the coffee cup. The soyrizo breakfast burrito was very good. The flour tortillas were of very good quality, and the soyrizo was very well prepared. I would get it again. The service was very good. read more

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The perfect spot to go if you are hungover. Came here in the morning and wanted a nice warm coffee. I got the the Mexican mocha and it was so yummy, it did the job. My wife got a cold drink the cajeta latte, I took a sip and it delicious. I saw the sign they have burritos for sale. I got the ground beef and potatoes and my wife got sourizo and potatoes. I could have ate 3 more burritos because they were so good but didn't want to get full. Definitely stopping here at least a couple times a week. We also saw they also have refreshers. My wife got the lemonade lavender refresher and I got the Red Bull blueberry refresher. My wife's was amazing but my drink was even better ! Can't wait to come back. read more

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This coffee shop is shaped like a coffee mug and I love that! It shared its parking lot with other businesses. It also has covered outdoor seating on the side that is surrounded by plants. The men taking the orders and making the drinks were friendly and quick. I ordered an iced mazapan latte with oat milk, which I loved. I will be coming back soon to try out the other drinks. read more

They didn't have their conchas which is surprising bc I felt like I was here generally earlier in the day. I was looking forward to trying their strawberry or mazapan conchas but they had none at all. The drinks were ok. My husband ordered a burrito and they were small and he said they were good enough but nothing he would come back for. The workers were not very friendly and I found out she was the owner later on! Surprisingly not very friendly for someone whose business runs on happy customers! The only plus is that the little coffee mug shape of the store is rly cute but I wouldn't recommend to anyone. I found an amazing concha place nearby that had them fresh and in stock too. I'll be going there instead when I'm in the area now. read more

What a cute local coffee shop in Old Chula Vista's downtown area. I stopped by on a Sunday afternoon I was able to find close parking on the street! The barista was great, with awesome customer service ! I had a vanilla latte with chocolate drizzle around the cup! 10/10 also tried mini glazed donuts! Since it was after noon the pastry's were limited. Next time I will try one of their specialty drinks ! Great service and reasonable price!!! They have a few barstools and 2 patio tables and chairs to enjoy your coffee. I highly recommend stopping by and supporting local business ! read more

Cafecito On Palm - Outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Great service, quaint seating area. Yummy coffee! Coffee bar in a large coffee mug! Accessible on Palm.

This place is absolutely adorable. Located in downtown Chula Vista, this spot is literally an old school display window turned coffee bar. For what they lack in space they definitely make up in character; this place has a sort of undeniable boho-chic vibe and definitely rocks it. When we visited, it wasn't very busy but there were people waiting for their drinks. I'm assuming since they are operating out of a very narrow space, there can't be too many people working at the same time so there may be a little wait. Totally worth it though. I ordered a mazapan latte and expected it to be outrageously sweet (because mazapan), but was pleasantly surprised by how balanced of a drink it was. The espresso was really tasty, not overly bitter, and the mazapan flavor was nutty without being overwhelmingly sugary. I really enjoyed it. Seating is a few stools against the window and a couple of tables outside, so probably a good coffee to grab on a stroll. read more

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I saw this place on an Instagram video and had to check it out. Driving up, the coffee bar is in the shape of a coffee cup! The batista was very nice and helpful with choosing what drink my GF and I should get. I got a refresher drink and my GF got an iced latte. The drinks were great! The refreshers use Topo Chico as the base and then flavors. You van mix up to 3 flavors per drink. There is always a nice sitting area with plants everywhere on the side of the coffee shop! This a small hidden gem in Imperial Beach! read more

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