The first time I met one of my friends here for coffee, I thought their drinks were delicious and the atmosphere chill - the perfect spot to catch up with a friend or to do some quiet work/read. Now that I have gone back a couple of times, I also know their empanadas are delicious too! As far as drinks, I've had their iced matcha w/honey and their salted maple latte - both customizable and outstanding. Staff are nice and helpful with drink customizations. The space is clean, with ample of seats indoor and outdoor. This will become my go-to spot for a quiet, chill afternoon to read a book or catch up with a friend. So grateful to not have to drive too far out of the way for a nice coffee spot like this one! read more

Casa de Otay is one of the few truly artisanal coffee shops in the South Bay, and it stands out for both quality and consistency. They offer all the classic coffee staples along with a thoughtful selection of non-coffee items pastries, solid vegan options, avocado toast, and occasionally more substantial offerings like vegan burritos. It's clear they've put effort into creating a menu that appeals to a wide range of tastes without sacrificing quality. That said, the real highlight here is the coffee. Each cup is smooth, well-balanced, and never overpowering. There's a subtle, natural sweetness that enhances the flavor rather than masking it, making it easy to enjoy whether you're a casual coffee drinker or more particular about your brew. It's the kind of coffee you can rely on to be consistently good, visit after visit. Casa de Otay has become my go-to coffee spot not just because it's convenient, but because of that dependable quality. In an area where standout coffee shops are still relatively limited, it's a place that continues to deliver and is well worth a stop if you're in the South Bay. read more

It's nice that a coffee shop opened up in the Otay Ranch/Eastlake area. I've been to this location around 2-3 times. There is a large open space where you can sit here and work or simply catch up with a friend or just simply enjoy your coffee. The empanadas are very flavorful just a bit on the pricey side considering their five dollars apiece My friend chose the banana matcha and I settled for an iced latte. Overall if you're in the area I would stop in. Parking can be a bit limited since it's in an area with a lot of apartments so keep that in mind. read more

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This place is super cute. Great coffee and friendly workers. I came here a few times and it's always a vibe. read more

Casa De Otay - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Drink: salted maple latte w oat (7/10) - sweet and salty. majority of it was sweet but salty gives nice twist. kind of toasty but not too toasty. espresso is really smooth. oat milk added it gives it a bit more flavor too. Service: Straightforward and simple experience ordering at the counter Ambiance: Big space with lots of tables but many are filled and many people come to do work! Very bright with all the big windows. It's also so cutely decorated! read more

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This is for the actual building location, not the one with the blue building. This location is cute, I can see people come here to study. I got the iced salted maple vanilla bourbon drink and it wasn't bad. It does taste a bit bitter but I honestly only taste the vanilla portion. I think it's just a cute place, I didn't try their pastries because they all looked a bit dry in the display case. They do have a lot of merch on sale, but a bit pricey. Probably wouldn't really come again unfortunately. read more

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This is a very nice place to come for espresso based beverages, tea based beverages, and baked goods and eats. I had the iced matcha latte with oat milk. It was delicious indeed and came with ceremonial grade matcha. I had them add a touch of honey and the matcha and honey flavors came out great. I had a large oatmeal cookie with it. The cookie was tasty and chewy. The acoustic are loud in this place. Voices bounce of the floor and and window covered building. However, it is a very nice trendy looking place with comfortable seating. The service at the counter was very nice. All the workers appeared in high spirits and good moods. Parking is limited in the area. read more

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I tried the iced banana matcha with oatmilk and a regular iced matcha with whole milk. I enjoyed the matcha flavor here. The banana flavor does taste artificial like banana taffy but hey it still tasted good. The banana matcha was $8 with an additional .50 for milk upcharge so it was kind of steep for a cup of matcha. The regular matcha was a little bland and didn't taste any sweetness at all. The coffee shop was spacious and beautiful. The guy taking my order looked like he had something better to do. Parking is an inconvenience if you have to circle the block to look for a space or walk a block to get there. Definitely not a place I can get a quick beverage on the run. read more

Casa De Otay - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I'd been wanting to try this spot ever since a friend made their drinks look so cute online! First impression, the place is gorgeous. Super spacious with lots of seating and an overall picture worthy vibe. Parking can be a little tricky, though. If you're on a time crunch, definitely allow extra time to find a spot. I liked that they're open till 6pm; later hours would definitely be a dream for night owls. I ordered an iced coffee with cold foam and added a shot. It was okay, but I couldn't really taste much flavor - it definitely needed that shot. Even with the add shot, it was just okay - not exactly love at first sip. My cup didn't have their logo sticker either, so it just looked plain, which was kind of a bummer since I wanted that Instagram moment. My friend liked her drink and rated hers an 8/10 - hers was on the sweeter side. I'd give my drink around a 6.5/10. If you're into sweeter drinks, this place might be more your vibe. We both ordered the Salted Maple Iced w/ oat milk. Price-wise, my drink was $10, which felt a bit pricey for what I got. I think I could find something better for the price elsewhere. Service was fine! They shared their most popular drinks, but when I asked about the specialty cold foam art I always see online, I didn't get a direct answer. I'm still curious to try the cold brew, a hot coffee or a seasonal drink next time. I went on a Sunday afternoon. It wasn't busy when I arrived, but it got pretty crowded as I was leaving. My order also took a bit longer than expected, but the overall atmosphere was still cool. Overall, it's a cute spot with some hits and misses. I'm curious to try more, but not sure I'd make it my regular. read more

Casa De Otay - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chula Vista, California

The closest you'll get to little Italy, north park, downtown coffee shops on the area Nice open air space in the middle of the new millenia housing development in otay ranch Drinks 4/5: The vanilla bourbon and maple lattes are both solid 4/5. Think they only have one size of drink which was pretty large. A good and strong latte Ambiance Solid open air hipster aesthetic place read more

Casa De Otay - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Very disappointing experience. The customer service was rude and unprofessional. When we asked about the banana matcha shown on the website with banana slices in the drink, the employees exchanged looks and gave a smart response that we needed to ask for them. If that's the case, it should be clearly stated. Save your time and money and get better coffee and service at Yaqui instead. read more

Love the coffee, usually love the whole place but today the person who took our order was in a miserable mood. Real downer, I think she wanted to go home because at 3:15 she went outside to take in the tables and chairs. We were planning on sitting outside in the sun for a little bit but I guess not. Hope she was able to rush off to wherever she's going. read more

I had been a few times to there small stand they had between our homes and have always liked there Specialty Coffees. When they opened this big location I was happy only walking distance from my home. Here I tried their Cortado and it was good. They have milk alternatives. Place is big and nicely decorated. Great place to hangout, work. The ambiance is very inviting. They are few of the coffee shops that open until 6pm, great for that afternoon coffee. read more

Casa De Otay - Matcha Latte and Spiced Holiday Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I was in the Otay Mesa area and had seen this cute little coffee shop on IG and wanted to try it. The shop is decorated very cute. Lots of little trinkets to purchase. I sat inside for a while but the music was SO LOUD. I decided to sit outside to enjoy my coffee. . There were 3 of us and we couldn't hear each other talk inside. I really wanted a lavender latte but they didn't have it so I got a mocha ice coffee. The drink was good. If you haven't tried this coffee shop I would recommend stopping by. There looked like a lot of neighborhood peeps that visit on the regular. read more

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I am so happy that Casa de Otay has a shop now! I would go to the their original shipping container location, but being able to sit down and have some food options is lovely. I love that Chula Vista is coming up with some aesthetic coffee shops. It could be the cute, open, high ceiling spot, tasty empanadas and avocado toast, or even all the visually appealing merch, but I do like this location better. As I mentioned, their avocado toast and empanadas are good! That is all the food I have tried, but the pastries look healthy and delicious too. Their birria empanada is my favorite, and it comes with a chipotle type of sauce for dipping, which is perfect! I've had the chicken one also, which is flavorful too. My sister and I always order these items, along with an iced matcha latte. I like the matcha here! And pro tip: if you get cold foam on top, they do latte art, which is adorable. read more

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We love Casa de Otay! I love their iced cafe de olla latte !!! It's soooooo good and delicious and highly recommend . I love the space it's big and open with extra seating outside .I love the aesthetic! It does get a little loud inside but overall it's one of the best coffee shops in otay ranch! Highly recommend ! Only thing is parking can be challenging . read more

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The new storefront is so lovely. *Parking; free street parking. Most likely busy on weekends, plan accordingly. I went on a Tuesday afternoon and had a rough time finding a spot. *Coffee/food: delightful!! Love how there is a food menu at this location. I ordered an oatmeal cookie and dirty chai (off menu). Not the biggest fan of my drink, because of how earthy it was. But I've had their iced vanilla bourbon before and it's soo good. The cookie was chewy and delicious, also huge. The baristas are quick. My drink was ready in 2 minutes. *Ambiance: so much space for activities!! lol. There is a ton of space inside. Lots of people working/studying. Love the high ceilings, minimal yet cozy feel to the entire place. *Other notes: there's a tiny toy area for toddlers. Mine loved it! We both enjoyed our time here. There's also merch available to purchase and little trinkets. Bathrooms are available as well. read more

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I'm so ecstatic there's a local family owned Cafe in the area. Parking might be a challenge but so far cars have been coming and going in the area. Beautiful aesthetic and a great meeting spot or even to study but you'd need some AirPods or headphones because conversations can echo. But lots of space inside and outside. The coffee and refreshment selection is great. I love the Vanilla Latte and pay a little extra for Oatmilk. I've ordered GreenTea Matcha before and both are tasty. I have yet to try the Soyrizo Burrito because they've ran out, but the Empanadas are excellent. The avocado toasts are perfect and filling. The staff is friendly and fast. Definitely a staple cafe go to! read more

Casa De Otay - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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I love a coffee shop that's walking distance from my home! We walked here on a Saturday morning and surprisingly it wasn't busy! I ordered the iced matcha latte and an empanada which were both 10/10. The sauce that the birria empanada comes with is just chefs kiss! My husband enjoyed his vanilla bourbon & donut, however this place can be a little pricey, but what isn't these days? If you aren't in the milennia community, parking is difficult and can be tough during peak hours. This cafe also offers flower bouquets which is so cute! TIKTOK: m.albright IG: rs.albright read more

Casa De Otay - Iced matcha latte with oat milk & the iced vanilla bourbon Birria empanada - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Such a cute cafe in the otay area, we've been needing something like this here! I love how spacious the space is and it seems great for meeting up with friends or for working. I really love their espresso drinks and their drinks have a strong espresso taste which I love. Their drinks are quite on the sweet side, even at 50% sweet. However, I was really disappointed with the matcha drinks as the matcha doesn't taste very good :( I will probably just stick to the coffee drinks from now on. Also their empanada is really good! read more

I ordered two casa toasts, and they were completely soaked in oil. Just holding them caused oil to drip everywhere, and when I took a bite, it ran down my chin. They were extremely soggy and not enjoyable. read more

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I love this coffee shop! The aesthetic is minimal and it's so spacious and bright inside, which I really like. It's a great place to work/study at and the dried flowers are also super cute as well. My go-to is the iced vanilla bourbon latte, which I highly recommend. My sisters say their matcha options are worth trying too. Parking is a bit tricky, but it's worth a visit once you can find a spot. read more

Glad they finally got a retail space. Nice area with high ceilings and cool vibe. Comfortable! But, very disappointed in the service. I ordered an oatmeal cookie, the clerk acknowledged it, but when I went to pick up my drinks, he claimed he never charged me. He also never gave me a receipt! Poor service! read more

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Solid cafe that is a nice addition to the millenia in neighborhood. ___D R I N K S___ Strawberry Matcha was our favorite. Strawberry tasted like real strawberry and not artificial. I opted for their cold brew. Good. Wish they made ice cubes out of cold brew instead of water so as to not dilute the coffee. ___F O O D___ Still, we felt our drinks were better than the food we ordered. The chia seed pudding was a smaller portion than I was expecting compared to other cafes in SD. We hoped their raspberry tart had more filling. The beef empanada was our favorite as the filling was delicious. We will probably order this again and try out their other flavors. ___S E R V I C E___ Not much to say. Service was efficient. Employees were friendly enough. ___V I B E___ Plenty of space to sit and enjoy a morning beverage. Plenty of natural light. This seemed like a nice place for locals to hang out and enjoy their morning rather than a cafe I would go to spend hours working/studying. ___E X T R A I N F O___ -If you're lucky enough to live in one of the nearby apartments, Casa De Otay is just a short walk away. Everyone else will have to contend with street parking. -They sell lotions, notebooks, and other random items from other (small?) businesses. -I don't think they sell beans. read more

Casa De Otay - Strawberry matcha, cold brew, chia seed pudding - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Great space to work from home or catch up with friends! As a matcha girly, I loved the new Brown Sugar Lavender Matcha Latte! 10/10 read more

Another great visit today. Not only are the coffee drinks fantastic--- but so is the staff??? read more

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I love when a coffee shop is not only aesthetic but delicious! They have so much seating, lighting is nice and bright, and it doesn't get overly crowded. One of my go to coffee shops! read more

Casa De Otay - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chula Vista, California

What a super cute place!! I LOVE the colors they chose for the space. Very soothing with a nice clean aesthetic. The drinks were pretty good. We chose the Salted Maple and the Mexican Mocha. We were surprised by the nice subtle spicy the Mexican Mocha had. Was not too expecting that at all but it was good. We couldn't guess the exact flavor we were tasting but it did give a slight Oaxaca Mole vibe. Will definitely be back to enjoy the cute bright space with tons of seating. read more

Casa De Otay - Mex. Mocha and Salted Maple - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Excellent neighborhood coffee spot that I'd gladly come back for. Strawberry Matcha: well balanced. Cafe de Olla: The perfect amount of sweetness I like in coffee. not overbearing like other places. Parking: Free street parking but will be difficult to find on weekend mornings. I came early and barely found a spot nearby. read more

I can honestly say the matcha here is really good. I would come here just for that. However the coffee always falls short for me. I tried the vanilla bourbon latte and it was way too sweet and the after taste was sour. Also ordered a cold brew and after I ordered they said they were out of cold brew and offered an iced americano instead. That drink also missed the mark for me. I also didn't realize the price difference of the two til later and I wasn't offered a refund on the cold brew so guess I overpaid for what I got. read more

Cute place! Various spacious and parking available! Lots and lots of seating indoor and out. Simple menu which I kind of like! I got their matcha which does not regularly come sweetened but they can offer to sweeten it with either strawberry, vanilla or honey! I got a vanilla and it was super good! Bathrooms available and food/pastries available as well!! Def would come back! read more

Casa De Otay - Matcha with oat milk and sweetened with vanilla - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I had the iced vanilla bourbon latte and my wife had the banana matcha and they were both absolutely amazing, smooth, flavorful, and refreshing. That was the first time we went. We went again the following day for more coffee and ordered 2 iced vanilla bourbon lattes because it was that good but this time we added an extra shot and man it tastes even better. Highly suggest trying an extra shot. The baristas were super friendly and welcoming, greeting us with a smile. I was pleasantly surprised by how spacious the shop is--plenty of room to relax or get some work done. Definitely a spot I'd come back to again! Well done Casa de Otay read more

Casa De Otay - Left: Iced banana matcha Right: Iced vanilla bourbon coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I love the atmosphere of this cafe. First of all we found kids' play area making it so fun for the whole family. I would love to study here if I didn't have my child lol. They even have a changing table ! The coffee was amazing !! I think they make their vanilla from scratch here. I can't wait until I come back for other coffees! Their pastries were yummmy too ! I want to try their avocado toasts or burritos next time. read more

Casa De Otay - Play area for kids !!!!!! I love sd - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chula Vista, California

First time here and the place is huge. Vanilla bourbon was good, 4/5 not as sweet as i thought even with cold foam but they forgot to add it but i went back for it no biggie. Strawberry Matcha was the fav 5/5. I'm a matcha girly at heart so the matcha wasn't ur typical ceremonial matcha flavor but it was still good enough. read more

Casa De Otay - Vanilla Bourbon, Strawberry Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chula Vista, California

This is the classic case of poor training and management. Three times already at this location and the guy at the cashier looks like having a bad day. Again. If you need help hiring talent or training personnel feel free to reach out. For such of new place, this is already my NoT to Go spot. I got home to reheat my coffee. Horrible Yaqui's coffee people are happy and quality is consistent. read more

I got a matcha latte with a cream top and the sweetener was vanilla and it was really good but if you prefer like a balanced matcha that's sweet with a hint of bitterness then I would recommend getting the matcha latte without the cream top. The only complaint which was a personal mistake from me is that for me it was too sweet but I would just make the personal note next time to not have cream top on it. The service was straightforward and relatively easy the staff were super nice and got the drinks out in time. One thing to take note of though is that they don't take cash. The Ambiance was cute, quiet, and relaxing there were no complaints for the atmosphere in this particular coffee shop. read more

They serve amazing coffee, chai, and baked goods--and as a hidden bonus, they also offer stunning dried and fresh flower arrangements! The space is charming, bright, and inviting--perfect for remote work with all your favorite comforts. I absolutely love this spot and will be coming back often! Parking can be tricky, so if walking is an option, I highly recommend it. read more

Casa De Otay - Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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I'm a regular at Casa de Otay and have visited multiple times - both the main Casa and the smaller Casita. This place has become my local go-to for coffee and provides an excellent quality option outside of the standard chains. What I Love: The service here is phenomenal - I'm always in and out quickly. They even have an app where you can order ahead and earn points, making them very competitive with bigger chains. While you may pay a little more than chain coffee shops, it's absolutely worth it and you're giving back to the community since this is a woman and family-owned business. Atmosphere: It's a great place to work, though it can get noisy inside. If you need to focus, I recommend bringing headphones or enjoying one of the outdoor seating tables. They've even added umbrellas to the uncovered patio, which makes the experience much better. Drinks: I'm obsessed with their vanilla bourbon coffee - started drinking it hot and switched to iced as the seasons changed. I love the latte art machine that creates fun designs on your beverages! I recently got into matcha and their strawberry matcha is fantastic. The new banana matcha on the menu is absolutely to die for. Staff: Latonya, the owner, is awesome! The staff is wonderful too - they recognize me when I come in. I order ahead through the app, walk to the front, let them know I'm there for pickup, and it's always such a pleasant experience. Only Con: Parking can be challenging if you're not local and can't walk there. It's especially difficult to find spots during mid to late afternoon, but mornings usually have a spot or two within the block. I love Casa de Otay and wish them nothing but continued success! read more

People cross paths for a reason. Yesterday, I happen to, unknowingly, meet the owner and her kids on my way in. She stopped me and asked about my license plate (prompted by my shirt) and the story behind it. We talked for a brief, vulnerable, moment, then she offered to buy me a drink. It wasn't until talking with the barista at the register that I discovered who she was. My wife and I have been coming here, and the container, for a while now. We love the drinks and empanadas here and the staff is always welcoming. I'm not sure what you're going through but I know God's got your back. Thank you for the chat, thank you for the drink, and thank you for the memory. God bless! read more

Muy bonito y súper amables, mi café está rico y la empacada de espinaca con queso estuvo DELICIOSA!!!!! read more

Casa De Otay - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chula Vista, California