First time having an affogato..... DELICIOUS!! Felt like I was visiting a little caffè in Italy. Service was great. They were very helpful and didn't rush us. The vibe inside was great. Nice & peaceful. #DiningWithTheAndersons #LittleItalySD #Italia #Affogato #Caffè read more

After a stroll from the Wednesday farmer's market in Little Italy, I had a craving for Italian as the establishments nearby caught my interest. I've worked in Little Italy in the past but have never tried Caffe Italia. I got their Italian sandwich, with the default bread being focaccia. Inside there were prosciutto, salami, ham, provolone, tomato, and house made balsamic vinaigrette. It had a good balance of deli meats, and the focaccia bread was thick to hold it all together. I thought it was tasty as well as their coffee, however my coffee wasn't filled up all the way. It is strong and their roast is bold! I liked it a lot, although a lunch meal can get costly so it would just be from time to time if I were to revisit. Not only that, but they also have a small selection of gelatos which look pretty authentic like Spumoni! Other desserts I saw were mousse, tiramisu, cannoli, cheesecake, carrot cake, and rugelach. The cafe is small and the service may take a bit if you are waiting for the food, but overall, I enjoyed my coffee and sandwich. read more

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How is it possible or make sense to run a busy cafe with one chef? And the front cashier is kinda rude about it. Why are they not crossed trained? We were hungry and didn't want to wait a 2 hour wait across the street and came to this cafe. Long and behold their chef is on break and not back for 30 mins. I understand people take breaks but why don't they have another kitchen help? How do you even run a business and a cafe that serves food with one chef? Hoping they make up with good drinks? Mehhhh, the Vietnamese coffee didn't taste right. Guess they should just stick with Italian coffee if they don't know how to make Vietnamese coffee. read more

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This was our first stop upon landing in San Diego. It shared a courtyard with our hotel, and since our room wasn't ready yet, having coffees to wake up seemed like the perfect plan. We took turns going inside so one of us could stay with our luggage. I stopped in first and asked about one of their milkshake-esque beverages. The barista steered me toward a nitro cold brew instead, which I happy imbibed in. My boyfriend then walked in and came out with the same beverage I had been eyeing!!! No, we hadn't talked about it! I tried his and it was wonderful. He stopped back down every day of our trip, he loved their coffee so much. read more

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Sunday stroll in little Italy took me to Cafe Italia for a nice cafe latte and black ice tea. I enjoy the quick service and lovely courtyard. read more

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I've been rating a lot of 5s lately but this place is my go-to coffee whenever I'm in little Italy. The Gelato and espresso drinks is why I always come back! The service is excellent as always! I see a lot of regulars sitting in the front chatting with friends. It's such a vibe, I love it. I probably do the same thing if I live near by. Come here for my morning coffee run and gelato treat to end the night. Great delicious espresso that keeps me coming back for more read more

Caffe Italia - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Love this place! The bagel was really yummy and toasted perfectly! I love that they give you the cream cheese on the side so you can put as much as you want! The coffee was pretty good too! I didn't like that there was an upcharge to add a splash of oat milk, but I guess everything costs money these days! The staff were really friendly as well. All in all I would definitely come back! read more

Caffe Italia - Sesame bagel with an iced Vietnamese coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Cute little coffee joint on the corner in little Italy, conveniently located, great service, fast , good and has a public bathroom for customers if you're looking for the nearest bathroom on the street in little Italy. The outdoor space is pleasant and peaceful and is a nice getaway from the busy vibes of little Italy if you need a serene place to sit down and have a good coffee or a second. I grabbed a mocha and it was classic and consistent with what I expect for a good mocha. read more

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Decent cafe in the heart of Little Italy. Parking can be tough so plan ahead. Their coffee is good. They also have pastries, biscotti, gelato, & a small lunch menu. They only serve lunch until 2pm I believe. There are usually always people in there. Great for an iced coffee and/or sweet treat. read more

I had a disappointing experience at Cafe Italia mainly because of the customer service. When I went to grab a lid for my coffee, they were all out of the size I needed and only had smaller lids available. I walked up to the counter to let the barista know, and right away she responded with an attitude and pointed to the self serve station. I had to explain that the only lids left were for smaller coffees. Once she realized they were actually out, she told me to wait. It took about 5-7 minutes for the self serve station to be restocked, which honestly I didn't really mind since I was still waiting for my other order anyway. However, after noticing that drinks for customers behind me were already being handed out, I had to ask about my order. The response I received was something along the lines of them having a lot of orders, and another employee at the counter had to step in and confirm that my order was next. It seemed like the barista may have been having a rough morning, but the attitude and lack of communication made the experience frustrating. On a positive note, the coffee itself was actually really good. read more

Was excited to see rugelach in the case and had to grab one with my coffee. It was delicious. Coffee decent. Service good. Great place to relax for a few minutes and people watch read more

Caffe Italia - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Great little coffee shop in Little Italy with ample seating area. The service was friendly and timely. The coffee is delicious! The espresso is creamy and smooth. It's a must try if you're in SD! read more

Quick little place by the little Italy sign. Quick service, an amazing avocado toast. Definitely like the cheese on the toast if you get the little Italy toast. Cappuccino cappuccino. People that go there seem like they're locals and they speak great Italian. Definitely worth going. read more

Caffe Italia - Little italy toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here just to get a coffee fixed before heading to the Farmers market and it was really a hidden gem! Husband and friends all ended up getting the Iced Vietnamese Latte because it was that good! We ordered just one to try and it was so good that 2 others just ordered the same thing after that. Definitely recommend! read more

My fiancé and I got the Cafe Emmiline and the spumoni Gelato and it WAS ALL AMAZING!!!! Would highly recommend to come check out this spot to all. AMAZING SERVICE AND MENU‍ read more

Caffe Italia - AMAZING GELATO BEVERAGE AND GELATO!!‍ - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Caffè Italia offers great espresso based beverages and very good bites. The service is always friendly. They offer inside and outside seating. read more

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Great find on a Saturday morning!! Needed caffeine after landing in SD with no sleep. This was a site for sore eyes! Service was great, those who took our order repeated the order back to us to be sure they got it right, were pleased and held great conversations. The overall vibe was chill, coffee house aesthetic. The location was super convenient and right next to the farmers market happening at the same time. I ordered a medium iced vanilla lattes with almond milk. A fairly easy drink to make and hard to mess up. The drink was a 7/10. Wasn't a big fan of the coffee, drank more milk than actual coffee - probably should've asked for an extra shot. Overall a great find, looking forward to stopping by a few more times while I'm in SD. read more

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Very busy in the morning hours and it's no surprise. I love the sunny vibe that they have outside by the sidewalk or if you want a cooler area they do have outside seating behind. That is pretty much shaded. Food really excellent for small bites. You can get really full. It's gotta be the cheese! Ordered the cheese egg Panini and could barely finish! Add that to the morning latte you'll be set to continue walking little Italy. The restroom is quite horrific, though I must say it's very dirty and unkept. But if you don't plan to use it, everything about this place is a high star. read more

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Great coffee here.. strong and bold. The cafe is busy with breakfast and lunch items. There is a variety of coffee and tea drinks (hot & cold). A nice atrium like patio in the rear to enjoy your meal and drink. We grabbed a small table on the front sidewalk.. perfect for a short sip and nibble. I had a small cinnamon- walnut sweet tart with my coffee. This is a very good cafe. read more

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I go to Cafe Italia for the salad and the gelato. So, I feel good about myself and guilty at the same time. I love the Fragola Salad, adding chicken. The salad has strawberries, avocado, almonds and goat cheese, among other items. The flavors go together very well, but the chicken is the highlight for me. It is so much better than the typical chopped chicken breast you get at most restaurants. The problem (and the reason for only 4 stars) is that they are too often out of chicken. It is very frustrating to order this salad only to find out there is no chicken. I have tried to substitute turkey, but that doesn't even come close. On to the gelato. I can only say it's the best I have had in San Diego. It comes from Gelato Vero Caffe and is so rich and creamy. The Spumoni is absolutely amazing, and I am not a huge Spumoni fan normally. It is just so much better than any Spumoni I have ever had. I abandon the Spumoni, though, when they have the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup gelato. And, who can blame me? It's the kind of dessert you dream about for days before and after. Unfortunately, they don't often have that flavor available. But, when the chicken is available and I enjoy one of their great gelatos, a lunch at Cafe Italia is truly fantastic!! read more

One of the best cafés I've visited. The drinks were delicious and the place felt cozy and welcoming.

There are very few places in San Diego where you can get a good espresso shot properly served in demi-tasse. Thisi is one of them. An institution of the neighborhood. Hopefully they will continue and relocate nearby after La Pensione renovation begins June 1. read more

Panini was terrible. Employees state of dress left you wondering about sanitary conditions and procedures. Took FOREVER To receive horrible panini, coffee was cold by time I walked the 50 steps back to my abode. read more

Limited menu, the premade paninis in the case looked hard and dry so we decided to get coffee only and walk across the street for food. Coffee is mediocre at best but seemed like prices matched the product you were getting. Staff was friendly. Cash price is listed all over, however when my daughter tried to pay with cash they told here they dont take cash. read more

Creative beverage options. Friendly, fast service. Lovely open air space with comfortable seating.

Server/counter staff didn't greet us for a couple of minutes. They finished making a drink and their conversation. I ordered a slice of cheesecake, the one on display was not the one they served. They said the slice was the same, just different decoration. The case one had jam and this one barely had drizzle. This one has a great cheesecake taste and texture. Though the crust tasted like old fridge. Coffee was tasty and refreshing on a hot morning. Great interior courtyard to get away from the bustling street. read more

Cafe Italia is sooo good, I came back two days in a row. (visiting from San Francisco). Excellent customer service. Plenty of indoor/outdoor seating and a lovely courtyard in the back. Quaint, beautiful art decor. Great restroom accessibility. A stone's throw from the farmers market and the fountain. I had the hammerhead for my coffee beverage. Sorry it's gone. You'll have to come by and check it out for yourself. read more

Caffe Italia - Cappuccino Moose with a spritz of fresh lemon. It's EPIC. BEST DESSERT EVER!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

This establishment is easy to find - only a few steps North of Date St, and before the Little Italy sign. I HIGHLY recommend getting their Vietnamese iced coffee: a strong, bold flavor with just the right amount of sweetness. My friend and I drank our coffee slowly while sitting on a few chairs outside the establishment and it was very relaxing to enjoy our caffeine in a slow but steady manner. 10/10 would come back! read more

Caffe Italia - Vietnamese Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Good variety for the menu. I got a blended gelato drink and it was super good! I would come here again to get a latte and try one of the baked goods. Everything was quick and easy read more

Caffe Italia - Caffe emilline - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Thanks to owner for replying! Happy to help review the business. Update: I started parking for free on State Street. Its free and a nice 5-10 minute walk to Little Italy. Thanks for telling me about the coffee beans from Sicily! Makes it even more worth it. Always friendly baristas that give me exactly what I ask for. I like a lot of whip cream and caramel drizzle on top lately. Must visit place! Tourist and locals alike must visit! Sit on the sidewalk and enjoy outdoor cafe experience or sit inside. read more

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Cute little cafe that's great for people watching in busy Little Italy. I wasn't even super hungry but ended up devouring the prosciutto and fig panini. Also love that they can make a real cappuccino the proper way with the right amount of foam. read more

Caffe Italia - PROSCIUTTO & FIG - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Slow service when I visited on a Saturday Mercado Good coffee and gelato (affogato enjoyed). Salad was fresh and appreciated the greens variety. read more

Great coffee spot, very pleasant staff. My caramel latte was excellent, truly one of the best coffees i've had. read more

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I'm back and I can't get enough! Drove over 90mil To have a Caffe Emmline, anytime I'm in SD or headed down to Baja California I have to stop by, they're always so sweet! The place is so cute and at a prime spot, you can walk around there's always so much to do! read more

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Got the jalapeño bagel and the egg nog coffee. Bagel is decent, but overpriced. Coffee is not strong enough and flavor is bland. Service is fine and the seating in nice. read more

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Ordered a 16oz vietnamese iced coffee with 4 shots. Serina crushed it. Def coming back! read more

Caffe Italia - Vietnamese Iced Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Excellent coffee! We got here on the regular cafe mocha delicious! Coffee is strong so if you don't like strong coffee you might not like.

Caffe Italia is truly amazing. The customer service is outstanding, the food and drinks are excellent, and the entire space feels welcoming and homey from the moment you walk in. Coming from my wild life in Vegas, this is the perfect place to slow down, relax, get some work done, and enjoy a great cup of coffee. The vibe is calm, comfortable, and inviting, exactly what you want in a café. I absolutely recommend this place. Amazing all around! read more

Was here for the weekend and needed some coffee one morning, checked the reviews and was glad I trusted them! I had the Caramel Latte and my boyfriend had a Vietnamese coffee. Both were delicious and weren't overly sweet but not too bitter. We also split an Italian panini and could have cried with how good it tasted. It was the perfect lunch idea since we had dinner plans later and wanted something light but filling. read more

Caffe Italia - Italian panini (left), Caramel Latte (middle), Vietnamese coffee (right) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Not bad at all for a quick pick-me-up! Little to no wait at all for both ordering and receiving my drink. I ordered an Iced Caramel Latte double shot and extra sweetened and it was fairly decent. The caramel flavor is derived from a sauce and no complaints on that end, just not anything particularly spectacular, but it surely does the job. The service was decent and the interior is intimate and cutely designed, a fair amount of chairs and tables available if you'd like to dine in. Would stop by again if I'm in the area! read more

Caffe Italia - Iced Caramel Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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