Came in on a Sunday morning. The location was in an office building situation, which was out of the…read moreway of most stores. Parking was relatively easy, since the medical office seemed to be closed on the weekends. Coffee was amazing! We got the One Brazilian Coconuts Cold Brew and an Ice vanilla latte. All syrups are made in house, besides the carmel (I believe), and the roast complement the flavor of the house made vanilla. For the coconut cold brew, surprisingly it worked really well! The coconut wasn't overpowering and I didn't expect it to be so refreshing. For the interior, they had a couple tables and bar seats. I was only able to see 2 outlets, and I would definitely study here since it doesn't seem to get too busy or distracting.

Mostra is usually one of my favorite stops when I'm in San Diego, so I was excited to see a…read morelocation near UCSD and decided to check it out. I stopped by on a Sunday morning and left a bit disappointed. This location seems connected to an office building, and it definitely felt like an afterthought on the weekend when the surrounding businesses are closed. When we walked in, we were told they were out of coconut syrup, had no baked goods available, and he said they were out of the first 4 items on the menu -- so essentially no breakfast items. The coconut syrup is one of Mostra's signature touches--and honestly one of the main reasons I go--so that was a letdown. And a coffee shop without any pastries or baked goods felt a bit unusual. I still like Mostra as a brand, but this experience didn't reflect what I've come to expect. I'd recommend either stocking key items consistently or adjusting weekend operations if supply is limited. We'll likely stick to their other locations next time we're in town.

Parking structure with free parking. Was busy the day we went. Staff the helpful. On the higher…read moreprice point, even the regular pour over coffee was $6 so I opted for a drink they are known for, the Iced Nola for $7 and the banana bread for $6.50. It may be because I'm older but despite it being well made and tasty, this would be more of a when I am looking to splurge kind of purchase. Everything was excellently made for what it's worth

I enjoyed the Iced Nola, cold brew single origin, and the lattes, but the single origin espresso…read morecould have used more crema. Ordered 6 drinks and they all came out in intervals. 2x cold brews came out first, then the Iced Nola, then the lattes, then maybe 10 minutes later the single origin espresso came out. I found out this visit that Blue Bottle has an app now to earn rewards every time you order!

Great service by Aadan!…read more Came with a small kid who he offered some Sidecar stickers to. I know that's not a thing to hand these labels out but every kid loves stickers! I was also debating the size of chocolate milk for my kid and ordered small and got confirmation from Aadan that small would be the ideal choice for kids. Excellent iced Banana Bread Latte. Couldn't detect any banana bread flavor to it but as someone who does not like standard "plain" lattes, it was good coffee! Kid inhaled a Vanilla Bean Glazed and I had the Blueberry Cheesecake doughnut (both yeast doughnuts) for lunch (yes for lunch!) and I usually do not like eating more than a quarter of a doughnut even as dessert. I was hesitant to get the Blueberry Cheesecake because I saw the giant blob of cream on top but it was more like whip cream than actual cheesecake and sweet enough to compliment a doughnut without being heavy and overly sweet like actual cheesecake. I also like the dollop of blueberry preserves on top. The yeast doughnut was plump airy goodness. We didn't need it, but I appreciate that this shop always has free cold water available for guests. This is one of my few Treat Yourself places.

These Sidecar donuts for me, are the definition of "not worth it calories." If they are in front…read moreof me, I will probably eat them, but I won't return because quite simply, the donuts are not good, and I got a 6 pack and have been there twice. For me, it's a combo of the texture and just the taste. Plus, the price is outrageous (over $4.00 per donut). I also got an almondmilk matcha and also did not like it. Overall, I hate to say it, but given the price, wait, and quality of the donuts, I would NOT recommend this place.

I've visited this Philz Coffee in the Carmel Valley area a few times on work trips to San Diego and…read moream always impressed with his friendly the staff is, but most important... how great the coffee tastes! I took a work colleague with me to this location today after taking a work break from the office. We both got a large cold brew and both of us raved at how tasty and refreshing the drink flavor was! I will definitely stop by this Philz again the next time I'm in town.

Had a great experience here! We had the Honey Haze drink and it was so perfectly made. I have had…read moresome honey lattes where the honey was too much and too sweet. Theirs was perfect. We also bought some coffee beans where they grind it for you. There are different ways to grind the beans, which I learned. Holy moly, smells amazing!! Cannot wait to try it. The cashier was patient with us for our first time when we asked questions about the coffee beans but she totally sold us on the most popular one, medium roast - Philtered Soul. We bought the last one!

Met up with a girlfriend here to try this place for the first time. It honestly felt like stepping…read moreinto a little earthy sanctuary. The space has such a warm, plant-loving vibe. Greenery everywhere, soft natural light, and such a peaceful energy. I ordered an espresso with a side glass of ice, and even *that* was an experience. The presentation was next-level: served on a beautiful wooden tray, and the tiny spoon had the cutest little leaf detail sprouting from it. It sounds small, but those thoughtful touches made it feel intentional and special: like they genuinely care about the ritual of coffee, not just the drink itself. I have some dietary needs, so I brought my own homemade creamer, and they didn't bat an eye. No awkwardness, no attitude: just kindness and flexibility, which I truly appreciated. The barista went above and beyond and actually brought our order out to our table, which felt so personal and hospitable. It's rare to see these days, and made the experience oh so special. My friend shared her muffin with me (true friendship behavior), and oh the raspberry goodness in baked form. Soft, not overly sweet, and scrupulous. The kind of muffin you think about later. Dot Cafe's perfect for that slow catch-up with a friend, a solo moment of calm, or a cozy little treat-yourself stop. Highly recommend if you love good coffee, beautiful presentation, and plant-filled spaces that feed your soul

This was my puppy's very first outing and we were pleased with this pet friendly cafe. They had…read moretables indoor and outdoor, and pets were welcome in both places. It was a nice day, so we opted for one of the comfy sofas outside. There were tables and chairs, as well as lounge chairs, sofas, and low tables. For active pets, there's a wooden deck play area. For this visit, I ordered the Açaí bowl and a cappuccino. I loved the presentation of my açaí bowl and the assortment of fresh fruits (strawberries, blueberries, and bananas). It also had dried dates, honeycomb, hemp seeds, pistachios, coconut flakes, toasted oats, and cacao nibs. My pup loved the blueberries! The cappuccino was good, but was rather small. My friend ordered the Akuri Wrap, side of sourdough toast, and Desi Chai. She thought the wrap could've used a pinch of salt. The Desi chai was nicely flavored, but was a bit grainy. The sourdough was notably one of the best we've had, and we wondered where these were made. Overall, we enjoyed our visit and look forward to coming back. Service was friendly

I didn't know this place existed until I stopped by the area for dinner but due to how many people…read moreI saw inside I wanted to see what the excitement was for so I swung by here afterwards for dessert. Due to how late it was (around 10pm when I came) I didn't want any drinks/anything caffeinated but the milk cakes did catch my eye. Unfortunately the ras malai was out but I went with the gullible as jamun which I've never had. I was expecting it to be ridiculously sweet based off it looking like a tres leches but I was pleasantly surprised at how balanced the sugar was with the spices. Hopefully if I come back I'll get to try their coffee/other milk cakes!

Karak House Coffee: Date of Visit: 3.24.2026…read moreLocation: Sorrento Valley Cuisine Type: Cafe Vibe: Chill Cost: $$ Service: Fast Food/ Rating: -4/5- I had the cake and the cookie and the coffee. I'll say the cake is tres de leche and yeah its good not too sweet. The cookie is kind of ridiculously priced (it wasn't shown) its like $12 for a cookie that dubai chocolate craze. The coffee is typical kinda latte with a flair of saffron. Overall Thoughts: Best Thing I ate: This cake was like wet cake with a nice solid earl grey frosting Something to Improve: Its all good for what it is please at least for that cookie show me the price haha

Drink: 9/10 Service: 9/10…read moreAmbiance: 8/10 There's some benches, but this place is a more like a grab and go kind of place. Not a place to get work done, but a great place to get good coffee for reading on the bench or walk to the beach. They use Zumbar beans, so highly recommend! Get a cortado; you won't regret it

If you enjoy coffee without too much sweetness or flavoring this is the place to stop by! They only…read morehave minimal choices if you want it sweetened and I believe it costs $1 extra although I could be wrong. I decided to get an Iced Latte with Whole Milk. They do accept cash which is nice! It's a solid latte, some may say it slightly under filled but I think the quantities are solid. It's not super milky and the espresso stands out nicely. The day I went they had some new black metal benches that were sturdy and very pretty. Some days the workers will bring your drink out to you and other times they will leave it on the cart while calling out the drink you ordered. Overall, the workers are very kind! A great place to stop by in the morning or early afternoon.

I came by this place, wanting some good boba. My bf recommended this popular boba shop based on the…read morelong lines that's typically seen. Thankfully, when we went, there was barely a line, so this was the perfect opportunity to try this place out. I was torn with a final choice, since there were so many delicious offerings! I settled on the Matcha Cortado Creamomo. This was one of the best Matcha's that I've had! The matcha was bright green, sweet and creamy and I loved that this drink also had Gyokuru Green Tea. Paired with the chewy and fresh honey boba, this place is now in my boba rotation! Love the clean, modern vibe of this place and would definitely try some other flavors next time I'm in the area.

worth the hype but be ready to wait. the drinks are a good level of sweetness and the texture of…read morethe boba is pretty much perfect! they do a great job across the board - i've had matchas, milk teas, and fruit teas from here and they've been consistently good. they definitely use real, fresh ingredients. the strawberry tornado tasted so natural and not artificial at all only downside is that it's pretty busy in the evenings, but worth it if you're into specialty milk teas