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

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

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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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

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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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

Wow. Went for a double decaf flat white with heavy cream and not only is it lava hot, it is DELICIOUS. (And STRONG. Whoa the double!) With so many coffee shops here in Little Italy, it's going to be impossible to say this one is the best, but the ambience and the kind service and the SUPER HOT coffee are going to make this a unique highlight of the trip. The other shops have their patios on the street, but Caffe Italia has theirs nestled behind the shop, making a shady space that feels like a courtyard between the buildings. The running water and little birds flitting around truly make this little space magical. Lovely! You'll be glad you stopped by! read more

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

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

Eggnog latte - visited Little Italy in November and this was one of their specialty holiday drink. ordered it as hot for dine in for the latte art but latte art is available as both togo and dine in! latte is topped with cinnamon powder. coffee was aromatic and strong but eggnog flavor is not so strong. honestly tasted like a regular vanilla latte to me. if you like sweeter coffee drinks, this is not for you as latte is very lightly sweetened. Service is quick and friendly :D Shop has a lot more seating than expected, there is a large room with multiple tables, chairs, and outlets in the back (very secluded from the front, perfect for studying). Interior gives off homey bar vibes. read more

Caffe Italia - Eggnog latte (left lower drink) along with my friends' drinks :D - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Delicious coffee and breakfast sandwiches/toasts! Menu has a big variety, servings are generous, ingredients are fresh. A great place to grab a coffee and a bite, with lots of outdoor seating read more

Little Italy is one of my favorite spots in San Diego to hang out when I am visiting. I have visited Caffe Italia a few times in the past. I mostly come here to get a coffee drink and a dessert. Caffe Italia is Little Italy's first espresso bar and opened in 1992. This is a great place to chill out on the patio over a quick lunch or a snack. For food, they have salads, panini sandwiches and breakfast on their menu. I personally love the variety of desserts that they have here. I like to grab a gelato or one of their mini cakes and a latte and hang out at a table outside and do some people watching. read more

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

Service was awful. Sandwich and avocado toast took over 30 minutes. After 25 I went to ask. The girl that was working the register was rude and said "I told you it would be 20 minutes" she did not, had she done that I would order something else or just left. I did ask how much longer since I had already been waiting 20 minutes she said 20 minutes without even checking. Why would a sandwich take 40 minutes??? I asked again and asked her to check, her response was the "kitchen is busy that's not my fault" not sure why she got so defensive and rude. Another worker went back to check and said my order was next and would be out shortly. The register worker was rude and not helpful at all she need to moved to the back. Will not return. I do not recommend for someone that wants a quick bit. read more

Chloe demonstrated excellent customer service. The egg paninis are incredible and the iced latte was divine. Thank you for all your help, Chloe! read more

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

[Drink] - Caffe Emmline ($7.75): Yummy drink! Tastes just like coffee ice cream while keeping you awake :) Not too sweet for those that don't like overly sweet drinks [Service] - Line up to order and wait for your order to be called - Staff were nice, helpful, and attentive [Ambiance] - Small little cafe that can still fit a few tables inside and out, and a bar for those that wants to sit for a chat or to get some work done. read more

Caffe Italia - Caffe Emmline ($7.75) - 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.

I was hoping when I came here that they would have a speciality Italian coffee. The only thing they were able to offer me is an espresso. I ended up getting the pumpkin cake latte and I was kinda disappointed. It tasted pretty watered down. read more

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

Caffe Italia was a much needed refuge from the summer rays coming in with a bang! Took a look over the menu.. orange juice! The perfect remedy. Service was wonderful and friendly. While regaining some strength we filled up with water and did a pit stop. It's a popular spot in little Italy to get in and out with ease. The back alley was a shaded haven with a little secret hideaway from the crowded street. Nice spot to recharge. read more

Caffe Italia - Delicious OJ.. recharging fuel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Visiting Lovely San Diego and needed a quick bite to start my day. Unfortunately, front desk at my hotel couldn't recommend the name of one place so I just walked a block to Little Italy and found Caffe Italia. I had an iced latte and the nice young lady recommended the Prosciutto, Fontina cheese and egg panini- and the combo was delicious. Chill little spot ,and I got there at 8:20, beating the rush which started just minutes after. Don't think I'll have time to hit this little gem again, but glad I did. Thanks! read more

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I guess it's a "write a coffee review" type of week for me. The space: I visited Caffe Italia during the week on a Wednesday. The place was busy and bustling with lots of folks coming in and out. You're almost immediately transported to another city and or country. The atmosphere is that of a busy urban city. The vibe: There are people taking meetings, studying, standing at the counter drinking their expressos. Young dads coming in with a double stroller with their kiddos, young families with their kids. Basically, a little bit of everything. Lots of energy, lots of activity. I managed to find a table outside in the corner to enjoy a couple sips of my latte before taking off. Wouldn't recommend this place: to study (especially if you're sensitive to loudness), wouldn't rec this café if you're visiting with kids either. Little Italy is a bubble and Cafe Italia definitely fits the bubble. Caffe Italia is serving it's purpose. read more

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The service here was quick and to the point--no long wait, which was great. I ordered a sandwich, and it was absolutely delicious. The bread was the perfect mix of soft and crunchy, and the meats and cheese were fresh and flavorful. The portion size was just right as well. I also appreciated the self-serve water station, which was a nice touch. The outdoor seating area added to the experience with its relaxing, zen-like vibe. Overall, a great spot for a tasty and enjoyable meal! read more

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Do not like the coffee here and they have very limited flavors of gelato. Service was poor too.

I ordered a dirty chai latte, and the server delivered the best version I've ever had. Perfectly balanced, smooth, and packed with flavor honestly exceeded my expectations. read more

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

I love this place! The food, location, service, AUTHENTIC coffee-- no wonder there's always a line! But dont worry, the line moves quick. Lovely people, very accommodating. I was concerned with my son having a doughnut from somewhere else and they didn't mind at all--- in fact providing us with plates and napkins! Consistent authentic flavors, you can't go wrong. I highly recommend a double espresso and a plain croissant to dip it in. This is heaven for me read more

Reasonable prices and good food and coffees. A lot of seating space outside and inside. Great service. read more

Caffe Italia - Panini and caramel latte. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

We only ordered a large nitro cold brew, so I can't speak on other items, but.... The staff and cold brew are perfect! Beautiful little place with amazing people and a great location, what more can you ask for! read more

This is a nice place to get coffee and goodies. While we were waiting for breakfast at Morning Glory we came here based on Yelp reviews. This is a lot more fun then a large boring coffee company that many of us visit. They packed a lot of character into the small space. The excellent little Jewish Rugelach pastries are similar to Baklava but pleasantly not as sweet. If you need a break stop by for a treat. read more

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Great spot to grab coffee while you walk around little Italy or wait for a reservation nearby! Coffee was great! read more

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

The baristas here are so charismatic and the coffee is amazing. The Brazilian barista in particular is amazing and brings a smile to everyone's face every morning. They are so sweet and give all the customers dogs treats read more

Service was great. Enjoying a vanilla latte and a beer with my daughter. Great spot to relax, listening to mellow music and enjoying vibe. read more

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

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Visited Caffé Italia on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. The ambiance was nice and mellow. The staff was welcoming and friendly. I ordered a Ice Blended Chai Latte and a Orange Baba, both were delicious. read more

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Came here looking for tiramisu and no line! I got the tiramisu cup which was a 5/5 and hit the craving. My boyfriend got the cannoli which we didn't love. But I recommend for a quick dessert pick up! read more

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Convenient coffee shop in the heart of Little Italy, was able to walk to it after walking around farmers market on Saturday. Parking is busy around there but it's walking friendly and plenty of street parking all around. Has a coffee menu, pastries, gelato and a small food menu. I got a 12 oz caffe latte which was fine. There is seating inside, shared outside area with other businesses, and bathroom is shared with the hotel next door. read more

Caffe Italia - 12 oz caffè latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

A convenient spot for coffee located right in the middle of Little Italy. I visited during the afternoon and sat outside (they have both indoor and outdoor seating). I ordered a simple americano and it was good! Nothing out of the ordinary - it was what I was looking for! They also have a small food menu, some gelato, pastries and some alcoholic drinks. Good spot to check out if you're in the area! read more

Visiting San Diego for a few days and wanted a hot chocolate. Found reviews of Caffe Italia and decided to give it a try. I actually ended up ordering the cafe mocha. It was a bit on the sweet side, but satisfied my craving for the original idea of a hot chocolate. It was smooth, creamy and had a hint of cinnamon. I also picked up a drip coffee for my husband but upon tasting it (I took it to go) it was a bit cold and didn't taste freshly brewed, even though I asked specifically if it was. Even with cream and brown sugar it was disappointing. So I'm giving them 3 stars - a blended review and rating based on the combination of the order. Parking was also difficult to find. It looks like a cute area (Little Italy) with several restaurants and bars that I would come back to explore. read more

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

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Amazing incredible mocha thanks to Matt. He was a great and had very good customer service

Came in on a cold day for some coffee. I got a cinnamon and honey latte and it was DELICIOUS!! Not too sweet, lots of thick froth, and the barista was very friendly and professional. They seemed to have a nice selection of coffee and pastries (which were very large). I'll be back to try more items! read more

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

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What a great cup of espresso!! Whoever was making the coffee in the early evening yesterday did a wonderful job.

Whenever we're in the area visiting,we always stop for a coffee. Whether it's a hot, iced or blended coffee,it's always a great cup! They also have desserts, pastries and sandwiches. Staff are always nice,even when it's busy and overwhelming. It can get busy, but that's a good sign right? There's some seating inside but outside in the back is the place to go. Super cute area with tables and cute for photos. read more

Caffe Italia - Caramel latte and 3 Ice blended caramel lattes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I went here almost everyday for 3 years (only stopped going because I moved away). Great neighborhood place where all the locals go. I miss getting my coffee everyday from the longtime baristas, Chandler and Ethan. The owner (can't recall his name right now) is a great, genuine guy too. read more

The best caramel latte ever! And their bagel is good, too!It's a very small shop but it's packed with good stuff. Service is as fast as they can ever be. But special sandwiches, will take a little bit of time. But it is all worth it. Chocolate cannoli and espresso mousse are very good! When we are back in town we will definitely come back! read more

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I love the vibe , amazing food coffee friendly environment will come back again. Health food