Craft Cafe

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very cute place to stop by and have a cup of coffee，the beans smells so good， however the matcha is plain read more

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4 years ago

Food and service was good. Beautiful crafted pastries and drinks. We skipped the pastries and went in for lunch! Yum!! read more

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Jade C.

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4 years ago

Very busy but the line goes quickly! All menu items looked great. I ordered chicken nuggets which were delicious! The divine smoothie was very good also. The Lemonade was so pretty! I didn't have any but I might try next time. I'm told it was really good. Definitely a great spot to grab a snack or light meal and continue walking. read more

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Scott S.

2 years ago

tldr; Rude staff relies on one-time tourists. Ordered a cappuccino and croissant - during long wait for the cappuccino I had an opportunity to observe the staff, the flow of the restaurant, and the general experience of dozens of customers. The staff was rude to most customers - almost rising to the level of indignation toward customers for simply existing. There was a strong vibe that there was no expectation that customers would return (e.g., tourists) and therefore good customer service was not required. Visibly frustrated with the delivery flow - staff would abandon customer orders (drinks and food) on a side table - in a way that appeared to punish customers for not being immediately present to receive their order. These orders were left unlabeled and unidentifiable by customers returning for their food. Some customers seemed to just guess whether the food left on a side table was theirs unaided by staff. The general vibe was that the staff was not responsible for the customer experience. This team needs training and ownership over process flows if the location wishes to improve its overall performance. read more

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Madeline T.

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4 years ago

Craft cafe is located inside of balboa park, i stopped by before entering the art museum and i am glad i stopped by! Paid about 8$ for the lemon cake, which felt a bit pricey but it was still delicious and a sizable portion! Worth stopping by to grab a quick snack before exploring :) read more

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Myla K.

2 years ago

The ambiance in the little cafe was very sweet! Quiet and not very busy when I went (sort of early in the morning - 9-10 am?) and the customer service was nice. The actual bowl took a while to come out but I don't really mind, it was good! I shared it with a few friends and they said they liked it too. I would come back! read more

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Steve A.

3 years ago

Great drinks! reward / lychee + coconut +rose 6. change / butterfly flower lemonade 6. And Good Food! Had this Cage wile going for a Balboa Park museum walk! Would definitely recommend in a Hot Summer Day read more

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Iz Y.

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2 years ago

I think this cafe is nice for when you want a quick snack or drink. The menu has a lot of options from teas to coffee, and offer pastries for a little munching. The location of perfect for before or after you have visited the museums. --especially on a hot day. Normally I'd get a coffee to enjoy, but I decided to have a tea for a change. I got the Lemon Lychee tea paired with honey as the sweetener. The drink came out right after I finished ordering which was very awesome! I think they put the perfect amount of ice for the amount that you pay and that really made me happy about my purchase. However, I feel like the drink was a bit over powered by the honey. That I wasn't so happy about, but it was manageable. I tried the Divine Smoothie and I enjoyed the flavor and the vibrant color that it presented. Perhaps next time I'll purchase a coffee for when I visit again. I would recommend this place as a compliment to your visit. read more

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Pam D.

2 years ago

We got a cappuccino with oat milk, a blueberry lemon muffin and a feta spinach croissant. Price was high 18. The cappuccino was bitter and charged an extra dollar for the oat milk. The croissant was delicious. 10 out of 10 recommend. The blueberry lemon muffin had a nice top but was dry, very few blueberries and no lemon flavor. read more

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Diana P.

3 years ago

Their pastries are always bad Us they charge an illegal surcharge when using debit card that is not disclosed. Emailed one of their representatives and got no response. read more

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Morgan G.

2 years ago

Nasty coffee drink that was totally watered down and with artificial flavor, bad service

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Liz L.

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The food options have really improved in Balboa Park! And this is a centrally located star! It's in the bottom of the Mingei museum so it's right in the middle of the park. The pastries and sandwiches are beautifully displayed when you walk in. There are coffee options, and as a dedicated iced tea drinker, I really appreciate that they serve Paru Tea, which is a locally owned, quality tea purveyor. They have some unique cookies and savory pastries that make the great pick me up to eat while walking around the park or sitting at the tables outside the café. Highly recommend this place! read more

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Amber E.

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3 years ago

Cute cafe, right by the Mingei; tables out front; they have some beautiful baked goods, and latte hit the spot. Friendly service, too. read more

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Lynn V.

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3 years ago

Cute little spot in Balboa Park. Long lines. Drinks were good. But we avoided the pastries since there was a fly walking all over them and I definitely couldn't get myself to order any of them after seeing that. Tried the Divine smoothie which the kids enjoyed and I got the Tumeric latte. I enjoyed the latte and would get it again. read more

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Jessica S.

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Just opened 3 days ago. Beautiful baked good and even gluten free options. Pre-made salads and empanoadas. This place was a life safer for us. Masks requires, dogs allowed. Wheel chair access with nearby ramps though it is tiny inside. Tables are outside along the walkway to eat.very nice quiet place. The salads are cool refreshing and nourishing. The lemon jasmine cookie was tasty, but the jasmine you only taste eating the jasmine pieces and the lemon needs more punch. The bacon Hatch chilie provolone biscuit was a bit plain, but everything was enjoyed. Just needs a little more flavor. read more

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Greenbeanpapi C.

2 years ago

my friends loved their food, i didn't. coffee and milk for $7? gtfooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo read more

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Jenny L.

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At first I was skeptical because this coffee shop was part of the art museum. We got the americano and was pleasantly surprised at the quality. The coffee was nutty and creamy and very tasty. Great quality stuff here. We walked around the park and the white crape myrtle trees out front are simple stunning this time of year. read more

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Adrianna L.

2 years ago

The cereal coffee is terrible. The coffee was bitter, and they only sprinkle a few cereal pieces on the top, unlike their instagram post. I drove to balboa to try this and sadly had to toss it. Not worth the money! read more

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Paula S.

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This was my first time visiting the Craft café in Balboa Park. It is easily accessible without purchasing entry into the museum. Just so you know a great place for a quick bite, even if you're not taking the time to go through the museum. I had some delicious blueberry overnight oats, while my friend indulged in their cheese pastry. They have a variety of options to meet different dietary restrictions. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free etc. Their Matcha latte is definitely a must if you're a Matcha lover. It looked like they had a variety of coffee as well. Customer service was great and the atmosphere was clean. Several tables outside to sit and enjoy your meal. read more

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Natalie D.

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3 years ago

Delicious! I had the egg croissant sandwich and a jasmine lychee iced tea, and it was such a nourishing, filling little meal! I'm used to Cafe's being so grab-n-go that you come to expect the food to be mid-level at best, but I can tell this sandwich was made by human hands just as I ordered it. The hot sauce it comes with is so flavorful as well! Definitely recommend. read more

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K B.

2 years ago

Terrible customer service and weirdly hostile attitude toward being asked if the food they left out without saying anything was ours (it was). Why do we even tip when people act like this? Garbage behavior. Food was pretty decent though read more

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Sierra H.

3 years ago

Small but face-paced service and INCREDIBLE team members- Macey made my whole better for real. The food selection is honestly so thorough, it's very impressive ! And the coffee I ordered was the perfect flavor, high quality, and not too much ice like some places can't say enough good things! Location location location! read more

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Ariele L.

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Conveniently located in the mingei museum. They serve local teas and coffees from Dark Horse and Paru. Enjoyed a cold brew and croissant. Plan on returning to grab and cup with the Paru Matcha read more

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Rachel B.

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3 years ago

The food and the pastries always look delicious. However, the staff is not very friendly. It's not a welcoming place to go. They also charge you a surcharge, which they don't tell you. I noticed it on my receipt afterwards. I've given them 2 tries and I don't think I'll be returning. read more

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Anais R.

2 years ago

Food is amazing but the service is TERRIBLE the older blonde lady and young brunette were so rude I say hi good morning and they totally ignore me and they expect for people to leave a tip? How can I order if you are not talking to me lol so weird. Get better staff. read more

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Em C.

2 years ago

My wife and I shared a turkey panini and a roasted butternut squash panini. Both sandwiches were so delicious with fresh bread, lettuce and cheese. It was hard to say which we liked better! There is no indoor seating but there are tables and chairs just outside the doorway in a shaded breezeway. This provided a nice place to eat with a view of the plaza and fountain. read more

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Janet M.

3 years ago

I am so annoyed. The menu had an artichoke chicken salad sandwich on multigrain bread. It was $15, which seemed like a lot, but I decided to go ahead. It came on a not very good white bread roll and contained no artichokes. When I inquired I was told, "oh, we changed that". $15 for a take out sandwich is expensive. $15 for a takeout sandwich that isn't as represented on the menu is ridiculous. At the very least they should have advised me before I ordered it. I would not have. And the bill had an unexplained "surcharge". read more

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Gina B.

2 years ago

My kids & I stumbled upon this cute little coffee shop a few weeks back. Inside is adorable, clean, modern & bright. Pastry selection is on point!! So delicious! Premade options for breakfast & lunch. We really couldn't have been happier with the food, wonderful service & ambience (lots of nice tables outside) I am going back to meet for a first date tomorrow and will update after with my experience! :) read more

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Elizabeth F.

2 years ago

YALLLLLLLLLL THE FETA AND SPINACH Croissant is a must order. Their pastries and dough are cooked to perfection, great flavor, crispy, and flakey. The coffee and chai was delicious! It was pretty busy when we went but we didn't wait long at all. read more

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Deborah H.

2 years ago

Horrible place just ordered a pepperoni Flatbread the young lady took our ordered we paid. five minutes later was told the pepperoni was frozen! Wow! I requested a refund the manger came out now get this she told us it would be refunded in 3-5 business days ! This is unacceptable you have my money why should I wait 3-5 business days to get it back? A good business manager would have given me cash back to save face and perhaps have a returning customer not her! Because she lacks customer service skills! read more

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Sam K.

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2 years ago

Not sure I have seen a slower coffee shop but they may not have the resources and have high maintenance customers? Coffee was meh for the price. read more

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Karen F.

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This is such a lovely remodel of the original small, walk up cafe. Beautiful tables and chairs looking out on the plaza and eco-aware trash cans. I come here every Friday and the coffee and pastries are divine. I'd like to request that you add to your milk selections by adding almond milk. Then you'll be absolutely perfect! read more

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Alix Z.

2 years ago

Pastries and drinks are okay, but way overpriced. The cashier was rude too. Won't visit again.

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Greg B.

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Located in the newly renovated Mingei, the Craft cafe is an excellent and much-needed addition to Balboa Park. As you can see from the photograph, we had an outstanding latte! We also had a nice piece of lemon cake. Service was good and you get to enjoy the Mingei. Check it out! read more

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Shannon H.

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The food here is...not great? It tastes like if high school cafeteria food was made with fresh ingredients.

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Giovanna Mancinelli M.

4 years ago

The baristas were all very nice and accommodating! I had the cold brew with lavender vanilla syrup which was smooth and strongly flavored. My friend had a latte with vanilla, it wasn't sweet enough for her but she's got quite the sweet tooth so I'm not surprised. We tried the lemon blueberry poppyseed muffin, which was delicious, and the mushroom empanada with was good but a little smaller than expected. read more

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Mandy L.

4 years ago

Stopped in in a rare rainy day. My husband had a four shot Americano and he was in 7th Heaven. I had the chai latte with oat milk and i really couldn't stop raving about it. The perfect afternoon pick me up. read more

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David S.

5 years ago

Everything here was absolutely delicious. Great ambiance, friendly staff, and stunning food. Can't wait to come back on my next trip to the Mingei! read more

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Serdar A.

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4 years ago

Had cheese and spinach croissant at 9am. Very tasty and fresh! Had decaf cappuccino. Its a A minus. View: outstanding - main square view in Balboa Park which is always outstanding. Must visit when in Balboa park. read more

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1439 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101
Balboa Park
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https://mingei.org/visit/craft-caf%C3%A9

Hours

What time does Craft Cafe open?

Craft Cafe opens at 8:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Craft Cafe close?

Craft Cafe closes at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Food & Alcohol

Does Craft Cafe serve alcohol?

Yes, Craft Cafe serves alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Craft Cafe allow dogs?

Yes, Craft Cafe allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Craft Cafe have parking?

Yes, Craft Cafe has parking options. Validated Parking

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Does Craft Cafe have free WiFi?

Yes, Craft Cafe has free WiFi.

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Menu sorry tad small

Turkey wrap and strawberry Smoothie

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Vampiro Juice

Healthy Homies

5.0(2 reviews)

1.1 mi•East Village

Highly recommend these drinks! Both my parents and I love the taste. I have some stomach issues as…read morewell and the days that I drink one of these really helps to relieve that.

The cold pressed juices are amazing!! My favorite is the sunny c. Has such a great taste to it…read more Highly recommend Healthy Homies.

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Lauren V.

218

3 years ago

Checked out this coffee shop at the museum, thinking the bustling crowd was a good sign and we were glad they were still open at 4:30 (every other coffee place around closes at 4) Tried their iced chai latte - it was just okay, though a bit on the watery side. We attempted to ask if it was gluten-free before ordering (husband is allergic), but the cashier seemed clueless about what gluten even is. This was pretty confusing considering they had labeled gluten-free baked goods in the display. And what was worse, those items were sharing close quarters with the regular gluten items, making them unsafe for folks with actual allergies. A bit disappointed with the experience, probably won't be back. read more

Marija P.

188

546

2 years ago

I stopped by CRAFT CAFÉ at Mingei on a sunny afternoon for a coffee before strolling around, but the experience wasn't great. There were only about 5-6 people in line, yet the staff seemed overwhelmed and frustrated. When I finally got to the front, I was met with unfriendly employees who weren't very patient. I ordered a turmeric latte but was given an Americano instead, and when I pointed it out, they seemed irritated that I even brought it up. The coffee itself was okay, and the location is nice, but the poor service was enough to make me not want to return. read more

Natalia V.

11 days ago

I was visiting a friend nearby and stopped by Craft Café for a latte. I totally forgot to leave a review, but I had a latte somewhere today and it reminded me of this place because honestly, theirs was one of the best I've ever had! Great service too. I didn't get to try the food, but everything looked amazing. Definitely will next time I'm in San Diego! read more

Dave G.

139

256

118

3 years ago

Well this is the 1st x I was charged extra for ice in my coffee! This cafe also charges a surcharge which I didn't want to pay but the manager on site to speak with was not there! Seems like all restaurants are pulling this surcharge stunt on customers! Refuse to pay rip-off surcharges! A big Thumbs Down on this place! read more

Giovana L.

5 months ago

Love this place! Everything is freshly baked daily. The location is perfect, with lots of outdoor seating. It's also a great company to work for, as a new team member, I can already tell how much we care about improving customer service and creating a great experience. read more

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