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    Come Back Coffee

    4.7 (47 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Hojicha latte
    Felipe E.

    I live down the street, pass this plaza all the time and never noticed this coffee shop. Well it opened late last year and I'm glad I finally stopped by. The inside is simple (in a good way) and spacious. We ordered the house houjicha latte and a chai latte. Both drinks tasted good and I will definetly return.

    Breakfast Sandwiches, Parfaits, Drink Menu, April 2026
    Caitlin D.

    4-5 stars. I've been wanting to come here since I heard of their opening through Instagram. It's cool that they opened up in La Mesa, as there's not a whole lots of coffee shops around there. First off, the interior is bright and minimalistic. The color combo of white and red really gives me Coca Cola vibes, esp with the logo font they went with. The mugs they have available remind me of those classic diner style mugs that have a good weight to them. The menu board looked promising and simplistic. If they could...I'd recommend, adding the price the house made syrups cost to the board. In the morning, around 10 am, I came here with friends. My friend ordered an Iced Matcha Latte sweetened with honey. And I had their 12 oz, Iced Dulce de Leche Latte, with whole milk. The price of two drinks came to be just under $14! My friend enjoyed the flavor of his drink saying that it wasn't overly sweetened and he could still taste the matcha. My drink was good as well, the first sip, you could really taste the coffee bean notes and it was amazing. I think I'd ask for half sweet next time. My 12 oz was a little overfilled and there were no napkins at the main bar where they had the drinks. After looking around, I noticed a coffee cart full of napkins, extra sweeteners, straws, etc by the door. A long walk of spillage that could have happened lol~ having a few napkins at the espresso bar drop off section would be handy as well! In the afternoon, before they closed, I ordered 12 oz Iced Latte with Vanilla Syrup. It was $5.75 & tax brought it up to $6.24... Anyways I think that it was a little bit of a surprise personally -- because the board mentioned $5 for 12 oz and didn't say anything about the syrups being .75 cents more. At least for vanilla syrup, I was thinking it was going to be .25-50 cents more minimum. Overall, the coffee shop was really nice and so were the workers. The guy working was very friendly and easy going with conversations~! They not only have espresso based drinks, but matcha, houjicha, parfaits, and breakfast sandwiches as well. According to the menu it seems like most items are under $8 which is pretty good, especially for breakfast items that tend to have outrageous prices at other locations. It's a cute addition to the neighborhood, open at prime hours of the day, I'd recommend swinging on by and checking them out!

    Hot House Houjicha and Iced Mocha Latte
    Olivia B.

    First time visiting Come Back Coffee and we really enjoyed it! Easy parking and ample seating inside the shop. The barista was very helpful and explained the differences between drinks to us. My husband tried the house houjicha - which was really unique to see - and he liked it! Perfect amount of sweetness. I had an iced mocha latte and it was also tasty and not overly sweet. Prices are a bit steep, but I like the homemade syrups!

    Jaden

    I had the best time at come back coffee! Jaden made my coffee and he was so kind and gave so many recommendations. He also has awesome curly hair and gave me some great recs for my curl routine. I will definitely be coming back! Thanks Jaden and the rest of awesome staff. Coco cloud was delicious!

    House Hojicha with almond milk
    Denny V.

    First off happy to see La Mesa to get a new coffee shop! My partner and I went on their grand opening which they offered free drinks! The line wasnt too bad and moved fairly quickly. Love the vibe of the place. It had a very nice open layout and plenty of tables. They also had wifi. So will definitely consider coming back and working here some day. I got the house hojicha with almond milk. But since I'm a tea junkie I went with the house hojicha which had stronger hojicha flavor with a hint of honey. I appreciated that it wasn't overwhelming sweet. Will definitely come back! Highly recommend!

    Jiansen W.

    Come Back Coffee is serving caffeinated drinks, breakfast sandwiches, and parfaits in a charming space. AMBIANCE I'm loving the aesthetic/style - retro-inspired, mid-century modern café with contemporary minimalist touches SERVICE Patrons order and pick up at the counter FOOD 5/5 OLYMPIA PROVISIONS HAM Breakfast Sandwich: Sourdough English Muffin with Olympia Provisions Sweetheart Ham, Egg, Tillamook Cheese and Housemade Chimichurri.

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    Luis V.

    Come Back Coffee is quickly becoming a La Mesa favorite. I do have to mention, though, that I've ordered a hot mocha with oat milk several times and each time it hasn't been hot enough. Most coffee shops serve hot drinks around 150 to 155F, but this one has consistently been warm. I even asked for it extra hot on my last visit and it still wasn't quite there. That said, the flavors are great, and I've also tried some of their iced coffees, which have easily become my favorite. Definitely worth checking out. Just hoping the hot drinks improve in temperature.

    Matcha coconut cloud
    Berlin K.

    This place is easily one of my favorite coffee spots. The interior has a clean, open layout with an old-school vibe. It's the kind of place you can sit down, take your time, and actually enjoy being there. My go-to drink is the Matcha Coconut Cloud, the flavor profile is smooth matcha balanced with a light coconut taste that's refreshing instead of heavy. Overall, Comeback Coffee Co is consistently great. The atmosphere, the quality, and the drinks are always on point. If you're looking for a spot with a chill vibe and top-tier drinks, this place is 100% worth it. It's pretty much always packed when I get here, but the service is great and worth the wait.

    Jack M.

    I do love it when a new coffee shop pops up in town! Come Back Coffee has recently opened on the outskirts of La Mesa, on University Ave. I had an iced matcha latte. The young lady who made it did a great job making it. I added zero sweet to it so the matcha flavor was up front and personal. It was well whisked, and it came out silky and delicious. They offer a variety of espresso based beverages, including breakfast items such as sandwiches and pastries. The place offers a good amount of inside seating and super friendly service. Great new coffee shop!

    Honey cinnamon latte
    Brisa B.

    Come Back Coffee scores again! Their roast is amazing, with notes of chocolate and nuttiness. It pairs well with the vanilla latte. Definitely give this place a try if you're near by!

    Hojicha
    Mirei K.

    The matcha and hojicha was not bad but not particularly good either. I barely tasted the hojicha. Their sandwich was very good, their bread I believe is sour dough. The space is big and open and I honestly love the aesthetic, a really nice place to talk and catch up with a friend. The workers were also nice.

    Breakfast sandwich
    Michaela I.

    This little cafe has a small but mighty menu. I ordered the breakfast sandwich and a vanilla hojicha latte with oat milk. The coffee I really enjoyed, I'm not a matcha person, so the hojicha was perfect for giving that earthy undertone without the grass taste. The breakfast sandwich, however, was to die for, the chimchurri sauce on it really made the other flavors pop, and I don't think they use deli ham slices, the ham on it was flakey and had great flavor. I also tried a strawberry pastry and it was alright, I would recommend sticking to the breakfast sandwich and coffee for the wow factor. The staff are all very sweet and knowledgeable about the coffee as well!

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    P Y.

    Came for the free coffee grand opening. Was able to even get a milk alternative for free! I got a dulce de leche latte and it was delicious! Place is so cute, there's a few tables, and free wifi. Drinks came out fast even with the line. Would come back again!

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    The coffee was great and so was the egg, ham sandwich. Cute little spot. I would go back.

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    Thank you so much, Brittany! We look forward to seeing you again!

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    Excellent coffee, sandwiches and services! Great neighborhood spot to relax, talk, keyboard or sip coffee and ponder life.

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