Really nice spot, tucked off El Cajon next to some auto shops - just look for the coffee banner!…read moreStaff is warm, welcoming and aren't rushing customers. I paid about $10 for a cold brew old fashioned (orange is nicely present, bitter in the right way with a touch of sweetness) and a pork tamale (seasoned the whole way through, a touch of spice that's really pleasant. The salsa is more like a thick hot sauce, spicy and tomato-y). Would order both again! There are a few small tables, and they were setting up a back courtyard space for an art exhibition.

Found this cafe while browsing nearby coffee shops on Yelp. While we found a spot rather quickly,…read moreparking can be a challenge depending on the time of day. This space sort of feels like a open garage or like extension of a house. Not a bad thing, I kind of like it, open space. Lots of interesting art and they had a cool mini vending machine with snacks. We got the Banana Mocha latte and an iced Chai. The employees were very kind and even brought out our drinks to where we were sitting. The drinks tasted awesome and I definitely want to return to try out more drinks.

Found this cafe a few months back just driving down University. They have a simple menu with…read moredelicious coffee. We have had Angel's landing, Chai latte and the Mexican mocha. All drinks have been wonderful. The cafe is a medium size with lots of sitting area, restroom, a mini community library. A good place to work. The service is always delightful.

Welcome to the neighborhood! University Coffee is a new local coffee shop with plenty of street…read moreparking and a great corner location. The coffee quality is solid, and they offer pastries and some food items as well. I love that they have a community board and different seating areas to choose from. The workers are super friendly, which always makes the experience even better. A cute, easy neighborhood spot to grab a drink and hang out.

The interior has depth, low-top and hightop tables, and is colorfully eclectic…read more Staff were helpful and friendly with my order FOOD Creative, flavorful options with Empanada: filled with savory beef and peppers Flaky pastry: Cheese and Berry filling Waffles: love the addition of berries I definitely need to drop by again. The drinks look super unique!

Came here again on a Sunday for a meet up. Line wasn't long at all, I get nervous ordering as many…read moreothers do. So, I forgot to mention the size I wanted, which is 10 oz. The lady working automatically put in 16 oz since I didn't specify. I would have liked if she asked me. And I also thought that they let you choose between 2 diff beans in the latte, but then again she didn't ask so maybe that was just a one time thing (the time I went with my brother, there was flavor profile breakdown and all that). Anyways, I got the $8.89, Iced Vanilla Lavender Latte with dairy milk. They don't accept cash unless they can around the number up (I guess maybe if you order non dairy milk it will come out as an even number? Idk). I think the price is not worth the quality that you receive. It was mainly milk and couldn't even taste the espresso. A very very faint lavender taste. I think they need to rework their vanilla lavender syrup, maybe look into some culinary grade lavender as that is super fragrant. Whatever they use or the ratios doesn't come through at all. Another thing I wouldn't recommend ordering is the matcha. My friend ordered his with a little bit of sweetener and he said he couldn't taste the matcha at all, and it just tasted like milk. It was disappointing. However, my other friends, rave about Torque Coffee saying it's one of their favorites. If you tend to order espresso, pour overs, cold brews, & sparkling espresso drinks -- Torque Coffee is a spot to come to. In addition, I think the owners are really nice and they do think of their customers. I saw that they added more seating and benches outside their space. And I believe the owner brought out extra chairs and a table for us to sit as more people started to arrive. They even had a little bowl of water for dogs. The interior had some things moved around and it felt more spacious! I think if you DON'T order lattes and matcha, this spot is the place to go for you.

Cute local Ethiopian coffee shop; we got an iced coffee (5/5 on flavor, good size 14 or 16oz) a…read morecappuccino (not recommended; 3/5 super milky no foam) and a chornake puff bread pastry which was a delicious treat to share. The person behind the counter was really friendly and the walls had lots of cute art, there was plenty of seating inside and a soccer match on TV. Also nice is a 15 minute parking spot outside for grab and go.

If you're looking for legit "small batch" coffee, this is it! Dave is one of the most welcoming…read morebaristas around and very kind hearted. Their coffees are imported straight from Ethiopia and he roasts them in-house. Small batches at a time, you can even watch him doing his magic on some visits. If you really want to enjoy the coffee and its notes and flavors, please drink it black. Don't add sugar or milk please....its disrespectful to the coffee roaster Swing on in, have a good chat and sip away!

I've been wanting to go forever and finally had the chance to go on Sunday. The space is actually a…read morelot bigger than I thought, as they have both outdoor and indoor seating. There's even a restroom. They have pastries & their coffee menu is small but they do it well. I ordered an $6.89, Iced Lavender Latte. First sip & it was delicious! The espresso was strong and there wasn't too much milk. The lavender flavor was so fragrant & you can tell it is quality lavender. 5/5! Dog friendly space. I highly recommend coming here to try them out.

Literally, what a GEM! This lovely coffee spot on Euclid serves up some tasty coffee in a…read morecollaborative community. So cute too. . Hot and cold options in crafted coffee with great balance. Located in a newer building with a unique round design and a sweet patio space. The owner is involved and takes great care of her staff. She even fought to get a short term space you can roll up for to GO orders. #LocalCommunity #GEMCoffee #SanDiego #RollUp

Great atmosphere inside and out as there is a quiet patio in back…read more Coffee is delicious and was came out quick. I found this after waiting line that didn't move down the street.

They don't have for-here glassware…read more Darker roasted, but the coffee itself tastes mostly generic, and milk was way too hot (no microfoam, and texture was like shaken soap) The space was nice, however, and the music was chill and not overwhelming, so they have that going for them. Would we come back: if we needed a chill space to hang out in.

Went there first time on a Saturday Noon. Good amount of customers, and the wait wasn't long…read more Friendly staff, very clean interior, good selection of items, and outdoor tables. Hazelnut latte was great. I'd go at least an hour earlier next time.

Cute coffee shop in north park. Have a cool stadium style seating section in the back corner along…read morewith indoor and outdoor table seating and bar top seating. Loved The Bees Knees coffee I got - perfectly balanced and delicious flavors. Parking is going to be street parking which can be tough depending on when you go but it's worth a stop in no matter what. They also have a little shop section with snacks and alternative drink options.

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