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    Come Back Coffee

    4.7 (42 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Dogs allowed

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    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!

    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.

    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.

    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!

    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!

    Latasha H.

    Stumbled upon this new coffee gem in La Mesa off University Ave and was pleasantly surprised. The ambiance is very inviting, with plenty of indoor seating and convenient parking. The staff was incredibly friendly--the young ladies working were especially kind and welcoming. I ordered a vanilla and caramel latte with breve (an extra $1), and I believe the syrups are made in-house. The largest iced drink size was 16 oz. Overall, it was a very positive experience, and I would definitely return.

    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!

    Hojicha & veggie sandwich
    Andrea V.

    Love this place, their breakfast sandwhich is so good! Only thing I'd wish they'd sell is their cold foam on their other coffees, if they did I'd be back more often

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    Cynthia M.

    Checked out this fairly new coffee shop in La mesa, ordered a iced vanilla latte and my husband got a dulce du leche latte. The coffee is pretty standard as is the menu. Bright open space to get work done, noticed it was pretty quiet too since we were the only ones there that afternoon.

    Olympia Provisions Ham Sandwich and an iced honey cinnamon latte
    Sandy C.

    Very excited to have a new coffee shop in my neck of the woods! The breakfast sandwich was delicious and the latte was so good. I got another one for the walk back home. Taylor is very friendly and gave us wonderful service. We cannot wait to go back! They have only been open for one week so go give this new business some love!

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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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    Great new addition to La Mesa. Great coffee and breakfast sandwich! Nice to have a quality coffee shop in the neighborhood

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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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    Best coffee West End of La Mesa!!!!! Super psyched these guys have opened. Cortado and cappuccino are both perfect, I need to try the teas!

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