This is such a cute little cafe. Especially for plant lovers. Service was very friendly. We got…read moregreeted as we entered. The patio is surrounded by tropical plants and there is plenty of shade. My husband had the French toast, which he said was pretty good. I had the Benedict and enjoyed it. The potatoes have rosemary and thyme on them and they were cooked well. I will definitely be back! Especially on a Sunday because they are right next to the farmers market. Note: The place can be a little tricky to find because it is in the back of a multi use retail space. Walking directions were trying to direct us towards the ally, but you enter from the university side and heads towards the back.

My friend picked this place to celebrate both my birthday and Mother's Day. It's definitely a…read morelittle hidden, but once you get inside, the space is actually really nice. We were a pretty big group of 11 people total. We had a reservation for 10am on a Sunday, but still ended up waiting around 45 minutes to be seated, which was a bit frustrating. I ordered the Cinnamon French Toast, and honestly it didn't really meet my expectations. It was a little too dry for me, and I was hoping it would be more soft and syrupy. That said, some of my friends really enjoyed what they ordered. The service itself was good though, the waiters checked on us often and were attentive throughout. They also brought out free birthday shots for the table, which was a fun and thoughtful touch.

I had been wanting to check out Chance's Coffee and I was in dire need of caffeine so I scooped up…read moremy Pomeranian Kodi and we drove the 3 miles. It was Sunday and I felt utterly blessed by the Universe when I found parking almost right away. This place is right next to The Lafayette so parking is always so hard to come by so be warned. When I got to Chance's there was a pop up too, I ended up ordering the matcha latte with a pandan syrup and pandan cream. I got Kodi a pup cup and then a pastry, I'm not sure how but my total came out to $20 with tip, so it can definitely get pretty pricey. I waited outside with my Kodi and ordered breakfast sandwiches for myself and my husband who was still asleep. They have plenty of outside and indoor seating and I really like the minimal vibes but it was still welcoming nonetheless. They also had a cute photo booth you can pay to take photos with your pups. When my drink came out, I was so excited. The matcha had a great hue to it and you can definitely taste the pandan that was still respectfulness to the matcha flavor. Kodi also devoured his pup cup. I would come back with a friend, everyone is super friendly and the matcha is great.

I came by to try Chance's since we were in the area and I had a just okay drink but my friend loved…read morehers! Black sesame matcha - It tasted like I was mostly drinking black sesame milk with a hint of matcha here and there, I wish the matcha was stronger Coconut water w/ Ube/Pandan Foam - My friend loved this! The foams were delicious and mixed well with the coconut water Overall if I were to come back I would probably get a non-matcha drink or try the double shot to see if anything changes! Service is great and I love the tables they have setup

First time coming here and really enjoyed the overall experience and vibe. My friend ordered a chai…read morekava drink and I went with the ube coconut drink. Both were super good in their own unique way. Definitely a lively crowd even when we visited on a Wednesday evening, but I really enjoyed it. I look forward to coming back.

I love supporting small business, but this was not it…read more If y'all were having a private event, why not just have the door locked??? I could not tell if it was a private event or some sort of cult gathering, but the atmosphere was a 0/10. Not welcoming. I can tell it was filled with regulars, they were playing trivia, but the moment I walk in, everyone just got quiet and looked at me and my friend. Idc if it was just the customers, but it was also the HOST and the BARTENDERS being weird asf. It's obvious we were not part of the crowd (*COUGH* filled with haoles). Again, I understand they were having trivia night, but ive been to many trivia events late or wtv, and am always welcomed in. That place was eerily silent and NO ONE was welcoming.

Best Vietnamese coffee I've had and this would be a reason why I'd visit SD more…read more I really enjoyed the hanoi egg coffee because the aftertaste of each sip leaves with you a caramel undertone. Ordered as is and it was the right amount of sweetness. The blended coconut cofffee was delicious and very nice on a hot day. This coffee shop is better than da vien, I hope they are able to open a future spot in OC or LA! As a Vietnamese American, I loved seeing this shop doing so well with a line out the door.

I love this place. On my visit to SD I went here twice. Wish this spot was available in the Bay…read moreArea. I came for the Hanoi Egg Coffee both days. I got a large extra sweet. Both times they were really creamy, sweet and perfectly strong. You really have to spend the time to mix it well to get the full flavor. On the second day the barista messed up and didn't make it extra sweet so he remade it and I got the first one free. 2 for the price of one! Even the non extra sweet was good. If you don't come in the morning early expect to wait in line. Service is friendly. The shop is rather large with lots of seats and large windows. Large mural on the wall outside advertising there name. I will be back next time in SD

MUSICIANS + COFFEE (4 stars)…read more You get "Vinyl consumption and thoughtful produced coffee"! Chill and cozy coffee shop with a few seats and a selection of coffee and vinyl in the layout. Bought a bag of their beans and it came with a free cup of drip or iced from that same bean. After browsing their selection of beans, I couldn't quite find the type of profile I like but there were a variety of profiles. I bought a bag for a gift for someone who might appreciate their shop style and profile. At the time of my visit there were no decaf beans available. Took advantage of taking the free iced coffee and was surprise of my sipping acceptwnc! RAW POWER - their mainstay coffee which has a profile of chocolate and orange. I had this as an iced coffee - straight up black with no added anything and I thought I'd hate it without anything but I enjoyed the ice coffee as black and plain. From here I could really taste the bean profile very clearly and indeed could find the chocolate and the orange, more the orange than the chocolate. I am not into acidity or tart when I take my lattes but I don't mind that orange flavor when I take an iced coffee. It was an inquiring taste! I'd like to come back and try their decaf beans with with a flavored latte or an iced coffee plain as possible.

I love their Crumbling Castle cappuccino. I am a dedicated…read moreiced coffee lover but this is the only place I get my drink hot. And it's so good. My only beef is the small size, as it's really hard not to down the drink in the span of five minutes or less. They also have some really cool assorted pastries if you get there in time. High quality and unique options with fun flavors. The shop is relatively small with seating in and outside. There are also records for sale and they have a really cool curated selection. The staff is also really cool, sweet and quick to make drinks.

Outstanding coffee! I had both a hot and iced latte and they were both incredible. The cafe is…read moresuper cute and has a ton of seating. It also has a beautiful outdoor patio. The baristas were really sweet and quick with their work. Great place and I'll be back for sure!

I had a nice cortado and lemon poppy seed muffin from this Dark Horse in Hillcrest on Park…read more The cortado was well made and offered a great coffee flavor. It was smooth to drink. Dark Horse has never let me down with their cortados. The lemon poppy seed muffin was good. I probably should have had them warmed it up a bit because it was a little dry. Other than that, it tasted very good. This Dark Horse location offers inside and outside seating. It is located right next door to the Trust Restaurant. The staff offered good hospitality and were nice. In addition to the baked goods, they offer bagel sandwiches.

This place is so chill. Whoever did the interior design hit it right on the head…read more There's plenty of seating, the back patio space included. The workers were super friendly. Today they had a super cute girl and an awesome dude with a cool mustache duo. lol but really they had great things to say about the establishment and were super fast and efficient at their jobs. Time for a raise I was very happy with my coffee and I'll definitely be back. Glad that this place is in the neighborhood and a stone's through from my place. Thanks communal.

Came on a Saturday around 1 pm and there was a short line to order. Service was quick and friendly…read more Interior is super spacious and cute with lots of indoor seating so seems like a good spot to chill or work. Much to our pleasant surprise, it was their 10 year anniversary so they were offering free Stella Jeans ice cream, tote bags and cocktails! -Strawberry matcha latte (3/5): I only took a few sips but the matcha wasn't super strong but I still could taste it, strawberry cold foam wasn't overly strong -Vanilla bean latte (4/5): pretty good, coffee was strong and moderately sweet, flavor was good but I would like it stronger

Overall great coffee shop. The foxtrot is definitely my favorite drink here…read more Very friendly staff. Street parking. Some indoor seating and cute little alleyway of outdoor seating.

North Park has so many coffee shops, but this one is easily in my top three. They serve great…read morecoffee, matcha, pastries, and even have some fun merch. The narrow outdoor patio is super cute and perfect for hanging out. They offer lots of specialty drinks, which keeps things interesting. They're dog‑friendly, and the logo is honestly the cutest. A solid stop if you're exploring North Park and want something reliably good.