Mounaf is such a great employee. He was very helpful, friendly, and brought us water right away. He…read moremade sure we had everything we needed throughout our visit and checked in on us without being intrusive. His positive attitude and attention to detail really stood out. He provided excellent customer service and made our experience much more enjoyable. Employees like Mounaf are a big reason we'll definitely be coming back.

Mini pancakes and ice cream kinda are delicious but as I am not a huge sweet tooth it's a bit much…read morebut still want to come back and try new things

Beautiful customer service I love their sweets I love the cake I love the everything they have is…read moreperfect I like the design of the store 10/10 overall

I haven't heard comments nor have I been there Will put it…read morethe to try list for sure Easy to find off the main drag in El Cajon A few of the employees at La Vida say their deserts are delicious

After finishing dinner, I decided to check out a dessert spot just down the street, and I'm so glad…read moreI did! I was absolutely blown away by the desserts here. I tried the Baklava Cheesecake, and wow--it was one of the best cheesecakes I've ever had. The combination of creamy cheesecake and the rich, sweet flavors of baklava was incredible. My taste buds were in heaven! I also picked up some mini baklava pieces, and they were just as delicious--fresh, flaky, and packed with flavor. To top it all off, I ordered a caramel latte, and it was amazing. The coffee was smooth, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the desserts. The customer service was excellent, and everyone was friendly and welcoming. If you're in the neighborhood, do yourself a favor and stop by. You definitely won't be disappointed. I'll absolutely be coming back!

loved this place. It had such a modern & warm interior!! Baklava is $25/lb and Turkish delight is…read more$18/lb. Kinda $$ and the desserts are extremely sweet, but so well done. Loved how fresh, buttery, and flakey everything was. I also really enjoyed the chew and flavor of the lokum -- they were rosewater flavored! Would be a perf place to study at. Will definitely come back again!

Hidden Gem!!! Place…read moreis not meant for picking up and ordering out, there is seating there, so more than welcome to go in and sit. Just not spacious enough for me. When reading the reviews the only negative you're going to see is "wait time". If you know take out, you know ways around this "negative". But with that being said me and my lady ordered 2 açaí bowls and they were ready in about 12-15 minutes. Not a problem for us. You can make your own bowl or choose from pre made recipes. ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!! I am definitely coming back!!! See you soon cafe 88

Cute spot! It's a small place, so I'd recommend getting it to-go, but it was still really nice…read moresitting inside while we waited for our order. We ordered the Fit açaí bowl for our friend to take home, and she absolutely LOVED it. We weren't hungry enough to get anything for ourselves, but I appreciated how the guy at the counter asked if we wanted anything drizzled on top. We chose almond butter (and silently prayed our friend didn't have a nut allergy ). Turns out, that was the best choice because she said the almonds were her favorite part. Now we're definitely curious and will have to come back to try the bowls for ourselves next time!

Looking for delicious middle eastern treats?…read more Well this place deserves all the praise it gets. There are so many tasty choices here! Baklavas, gelato, cakes and chocolate treats galore. I really love coming here to buy the unique pistachio birthday cakes they have. I'll even come home with a box of baklavas or two while I'm at it. If you didn't know about this dessert place, now you do. This shouldn't be kept a secret. I'm surprised it's not viral.

The cake was absolutely disgusting--stale, soggy, the bottom of the cake was fuzzy green and black…read moremold. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE AND I WILL REPORT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

Excelent service and everything is delicious! Very friendly staff and the place is very clean. I…read morehighly recommend giving it a try. I got the tostielotes with nacho cheese! Bomb.com!

I enjoyed a nice creamy coconut ice cream from this Mexican themed ice cream shop. It was very…read moregood, but a little sweeter than I would have liked for a coconut ice cream. It was still very tasty though. It cost $4.99 for a small cup. In addition to the variety of Mexican inspired ice cream flavors, they offer agua frescas, churros, paletas, snacks, and raspados or chaved nice. The hospitality was very friendly and helpful. There is plenty of parking and a modest amount of inside seating. Good ice cream.

End of Feb 2026 update:…read more The drinks here are made with love and taste exquisite! Each barista I've experienced has been nice as well. The coconut cloud matcha is delicious! Can't get enough of those double chocolate muffins, so if they are all gone just know I ate them all

Made another quick little stop at this cute spot. Every time I go I'm blown away by how much…read morecozier this cute little spot gets! Trying out the mocha raspberry or raspberry mocha latte. They have a $4 special for a medium size after 3pm on Saturday (and during the week). Check out the picture - it's s as pretty drink! There's always some form of TLC put into anything you get here! Thanks for bringing a quick smile to my face on an otherwise chaotic Saturday! Ps they also have a punch card to add up to a free drink!

Yay! I dont have to drive to El Cajon knowing this is right here!…read more The place has a wide selection of baklava and pistachio yummies even Turkish delights They also have Dubai chocolate Service is always great and the place has seating if you wanna snack and chat

A hidden middle eastern/ Turkish bakery in spring valley? I've lived here for a while and didn't…read moreknow this place was in the plaza where wienerschnitzel is. So excited because now I can get my favorite baklavas, Turkish coffee and sweets cravings when I want! I can't wait to go here again and try the coffee. This place is such a hidden gem. With amazing staff, they let you try a piece so you know what you're getting. There is also plenty of parking and they take tap and Apple Pay.

This place is properly named extraordinary dessert for a reason. They are known for their desserts…read moreboth in taste and in aesthetics. Desserts: 5/5 We got a blood orange scone and a strawberry danish. The scone was warm and delicious. The orange essence was well infused. The danish was crispy and creamy. Everything was so picturesque. Food: 3/5 Unfortunately, the food was not the best. We got the smoked salmon sandwich which was not very flavorful. The salmon was also slimy. The pesto spread was good though. It was creamy and the artisan bread it was served had great variety. Ambiance: 5/5 This place is such super cute. When you walk in, the desserts all look super appetizing. The seating areas are super cute and the floral decor are stunning. Service: 5/5 It is an order then sit down establishment. There is great attention to their dessert. I saw them heat up a knife just to cleanly cut the cake. The food service however did take some time to come out.

The sugar bun was delicious! I might be a bigger fan of their pastries than their cake…read more The Shrang-la cake was decorated so beautifully! I loved the white chocolate shavings all around. Unfortunately the cake didn't hold well in my commute to Temecula (esp during the heat wave). The dairy ended up hurting our stomachs.

I have lived in San Diego for just over a year now, and have visited An's countless times: during…read morethe summer when the lines are out the door in the heat, winter when the line is still there and it's pouring rain, and everything in between. Do NOT let the lines steer you away - I promise it is very worth it. It isn't only the ice cream that makes it worth the wait, but the overall experience. First of all, one of the hardest decisions for me when getting ice cream is the flavors to try. The flavor tour they do here completely extinguishes any concern around asking to try too many flavors or being indecisive and is something that I think is so unique and honestly that the world needs more of. The flavor tour alone is amazing, but what makes it so amazing is the people behind it. Every single employee I've ever interacted with here has been the most kind and incredible people. You can tell they genuinely want to be there and love talking to people and bonding over a shared love of ice cream. Another reason that I believe the line adds to the experience is everyone is all waiting in line for the same thing - amazing ice cream. It turns a mundane thing like going out for a sweet treat into such a unique experience. I have met so many people in line for this place you wouldn't believe! People from all different backgrounds and walks of life truly make An's feel like a homey environment, and I believe it really sets it apart from other ice cream places. Of course the ice cream is also to die for! I love the fact that they change the flavors, that especially makes me always want to keep coming back to see what they come up with next because they are so tasty. This is where the flavor tour really pays off because most of the time, I end up picking a flavor I never would have gotten if I hadn't tried it and have found some of my new favorite flavors there. Also, the cones are the best cones EVER. My mom is the pickiest person when it comes to cones, and I took her here and she was instantly hooked. We literally came back the next day so she could buy 15 cones to bring back to the Bay Area and keep them in the freezer. Please do yourself a favor and include Ans in your trip itinerary or new San Diego outing routine!

Absolutely no complaints! Once we got to the front, we were given a "tour" of all the flavors which…read morewas a nice experience. It is so cool how they incorporate so many flavors into one, and it was just so hard to pick which one I wanted. I decided to get the cone, and wow, it was huge. I couldn't finish it by myself and they really stuffed it! Worth your buck and I can't wait to visit other An's shops. The workers were also so sweet and welcoming! They definitely added to the experience so props to them. I also got lucky because the line got SO LONG, right after we arrived. Since this spot is popular, do expect a wait. Also loved the interior, so cute!!