A neat coffee shop on the corner of an apartment complex. There is limited parking in the front and a parking lot behind the apartment complex that is a quick walk away. The cafe has an intimate vibe with tables close to each other and a bar seating. This place has one of the best smelling dining areas because of how close you are to the brews. It is also convenient to study here as there is free WiFi and outlets to use. The baristas are super friendly and I have amazing conversations with them. Shoutout to Nick! I got the Thin Mint Mocha Blended, which I saw on Instagram. The drink itself was a bit dilute and had more of an ice taste rather than the traditional mocha taste. 2.5/5 I am, however, more optimistic to try their specialty items as I believe that this was a seasonal option. If this place stayed open longer, I could study here all day! read more

Cuppa Cuppa Coffee Lab - Thin Mint Mocha Blend - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Located on the first floor of Vora apartment home. Next building over is Chase bank. Parking is all residential street parking with one 30 min green zone in front. By far this is the worse coffee I've had. We got the Macchiato and honey lavender. I took a few sips of the honey lavender and threw it away. Barely detected the coffee flavor. It was majority milk and watered down espresso. Quality was just bad and bland. They sell baked goods and the Banana nut bread made up for the drink. It was cold but tasted delicious. Not too sweet, not too bland. 2 stars for the coffee, 4 for the bread. We will not return here again. read more

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This cafe is located right below the Vora apartments, and parking in the area is quite limited. I visited on a weekend and it was surprisingly empty. Seating is very limited, but that wasn't an issue for me. It's a nice spot to study or get some work done. I ordered a hot latte, which was average, and a butter croissant that didn't taste very fresh. The staff, however, were very cheerful and friendly. read more

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A quick, clean cafe for a yummy pick me up. This cuppa cuppa location is small but parking is not too difficult right out front. There are a few tables but it's a nice grab and go location too. Cool to see the coffee beans getting roasted in view of the counter! I got an iced latte with oat milk. Tasted very standard, darker roast. My partner comes here often and brings her own cup for environmental reasons. They are always quick and efficient, very friendly! read more

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Located within an apartment complex. It is a small coffee spot with a limited menu shown & pastries. But they have a wider selection if you check out their website, such as blended options & more. I do like my coffees on the sweeter side & the barista said their drinks are not typically sweet so keep that in mind if you need to make any adjustments. Quick walk from the Toyota Dealership if you are waiting for your car to be serviced. read more

This coffee shop roast the coffee beans in house and the coffee is delicious. I ordered the Vienna latte and it was smooth and very tasty. Also, I ordered the raspberry pop tart. This pastry was flaky and had a good amount of raspberry filling. The barista answered all my questions and provided great service. This coffee shop has adequate seating inside and seating outside. Cool vibes and great coffee and I'll be returning. read more

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After drop off, I had some time to burn and I wanted to try a new location for Coffey and I saw this place stopped in very cute location gives dark horse coffee vibes conveniently located. Yummy delicious coffee really cute little space. Definitely a place to work if you have the time I love this spot I will say parking is difficult. read more

Unfortunately, my drink (iced Vienna with almond milk) was not drinkable. Maybe the almond milk was bad, but it tasted very sour for some reason. I only docked 2 stars because my friends' drinks were pretty good (not super flavorful, but solid options). I think I'd recommend staying away from the almond milk and opting for other options like oat milk. The toasted marshmallow cold foam also didn't have that much flavor, so I wouldn't order that again. The service was pretty fast. There was only one barista working, but no line unlike the drive through location down the street. Parking is difficult as others have said and there is minimal seating inside, but the menu seemed to be the same as the drive through location. read more

Today I got an iced barcelona with oat milk (+$1). The coffee was good, but less espresso-forward and more on the sweeter side. Boyfriend got the honey lavender latte which we weren't the biggest fan of because the lavender syrup tasted a little strange. Seating was 2 small tables and 2 tables for bar seating. Not very many outlets here. Seems like most people just grab and go here. The 2 girls at the bar were very sweet and helpful when I asked for recommendations. This isn't really the establishment's fault but the biggest issue was parking. There was no street parking in the surrounding block, so we did have to drive further into the neighborhood and park a 10 minute walk away. Not sure if I'd return because of this. read more

Barista was nice, price was better than most. But this coffee was meh. The sweetener used left a bitter aftertaste. Nothing like horchata. I asked for have more cold brew to mask the sweet flavor, at this point it tasted watery and bitter from the cold brew. She came out and asked to remake my drink !! Ugh so sweet. Tried a latte instead, honey cinnamon and it was much better. read more

Cuppa Cuppa Coffee Lab - Horchata cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Another great morning with a great coffee. Walked down and got an iced coffee to enjoy in this beautiful weather. Iced dirty chia and a breakfast cookie is where it's at. The staff are amazing. Was busy when I got there, but they acknowledged both me and my pups the minute we walked in. Coffee is delicious and the cookie is addictive. The staff are all so personable. Not only to they remember names but ask about recent life events. It really is what you want from your local coffee shop. They roast their own coffee and have it for purchase as well. Plus if you're in a hurry the drive thru is less than a mile away with the same great coffee and service. Owners are local OGs and are fantastic (LGBTQ+ & Dog people). What can I say, but in a sea of hipster coffee shops in SD they make you feel like you are home. read more

Cuppa Cuppa Coffee Lab - The pups getting some sun - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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I was really disappointed with my visit today. The coffee I ordered tasted more like milk with sugar and there was barely any coffee flavor. It reminded me of those french vanilla creamers you get at banks. Poured way too much milk. To be charged $9 for that felt unreasonable. Beyond that, I noticed the seasonal drink menu was advertised as a Pride Month offering, but it was visually tied in with American Independence imagery. That combination felt careless. As a person that cares deeply about the LGBTQ+ community, it's important to recognize that Pride is rooted in a fight for freedom and safety things that are still not guaranteed for many in this country. Merging Pride with patriotic symbolism can erase that reality. The only positive about this experience was that the lemon loaf, I will say this was very delicious. Hoping the business takes this kind of feedback seriously both for the quality of the drinks and the message they're sending. read more

Cuppa Cuppa Coffee Lab is a small coffee shop. I ordered the Barcelona, which has crème brûlée and cinnamon. The coffee and the service were good. read more

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First of all: there are more Cuppa Cuppa's in town, and this is one just happens to be one of those small, get your coffee and keep moving with your day-type shops. Dog friendly, they provide you with pup-treats for the furry companion and the coffee is just so good. A patient barista helped me decide on my beverage and made just the right suggestion for an enjoyable cup of iced joe. Truly recommend. read more

I hope I'm spelling her name right but Mercedes was so sweet and very helpful with recommending me a drink based on my preferences. She had such a positive attitude and beautiful energy that made my afternoon. I got an iced matcha with chai and it was incredibly delicious! Will definitely be coming back more frequently. Thank you Mercedes for my matcha/chai!! read more

Normally good service and good coffee and convenient location but recently they have a young barista with an attitude. The last 4 times I came in and she was my barista, it seemed like I was disrupting her day where she always found something else to do besides take my order, where other servers were congenial and prompt. If you don't want to serve others get another job. read more

As much as I enjoy the coffee here, I am hesitant to return again. I've been going here for the last couple months and the coffee it good most of the time but the service could definitely use some improvement. The barista usually has an attitude and fall short in her pleasantries. When I've gone there is usually only one other person waiting or in line but the Would recommend but who wants attitude with their coffee? read more

I have long been a fan of the Cuppa Cuppa drive thru outlet on Mission Gorge Road. In fact, I have always wished this outstanding outlet had a place like this but it came after I left San Diego a few years ago. Well, now I must thank Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf for taking White and Dark chocolate latte offerings off their menu - my two absolute favorite latte beverages. It left me with nothing I wanted to buy there anymore, so one day when I told the baristas at the Cuppa drive thru about it, they informed me about the Cuppa Lab - and now the rest is history! I will say that I have only received outstanding service and coffee/latte offerings from Cuppa Cuppa. I have written two other reviews on the drive thru- both five stars and this one is no different! I met the terrific owner, Cynthia, here on my visit and we had some great conversation about these sites and the different things this outlet has to make it more attractive than the drive thru. I am especially happy to hear that this shop doesn't hold back on creativity! And I can't wait to pick up that "not-on-the-menu" Mexican mocha soon! On this visit, I had spring the season offering, white macadamia nut latte - awesome! What is special in the white chocolate lattes at Cuppa is that they use Ghirardelli white chocolate powder - it's got it's own unique flavor and it's FAR better than syrups! I have full confidence that anyone who visits either Cuppa Cuppa location will be 100 percent satisfied with their beverage and most likely return as well. I actually stayed here on my visit for about two hours - chatting, journaling, texting, etc. The shop appears not overly decorated or fancy in decor - that's ok! Because the magic here lies in the beverages they serve! Baristas (and the owner) are outstanding in service, courtesy, and getting the orders right. It was so excellent here as far as the details go that even the restroom was one of the cleanest and presentable ones I've ever seen in a business in all my Yelping days! OK! I've said enough! Now it's your turn to visit Cuppa Cuppa and let us know what you think! I have a feeling I know what that will be! Recommend: HIGHEST read more

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The coffee was barely even warm, but tasted OK. The lemon loaf slice was pretty good. I was turned off by 1. The barista continuing to text someone on her phone after asking me what I wanted, and 2. Not being able to add my own cream and sugar to my coffee. It's just one of my pet peeves when someone else asks how much cream and sugar I want. read more

This spot is at the corner of a luxury apartment building, and fair warning, you probably will not find any "legal" parking around this area unless you park at the bank next door lol If you live at the apartment building it is attached to, then you are in luck! Just walk down and grab a cup of coffee! They roast their own beans, which you can visibly see behind the counter. The shop is not that big, so it might get cramped in there. It's not really a place where you can stay and work. More of a grab-and-go type of place. Regardless, their coffee is good and smooth, however, it can be a bit too robust for some. read more

Great place to study at near SDSU!!! I'm always on the lookout for a new cafe to study at that is fairly close and I randomly clicked on this place on Google Maps. The inside looked really cute so I thought I would give this place a shot! Parking is kind of hard because it's all street parking but the area doesn't look like it would usually be that busy. I got the slowchata. When I got it, it looked water-y and unmixed, but the drink itself is actually pretty good. The coffee flavor had a good strength and I could taste the cinnamon. I just wish there wasn't so much ice in it :(. That would probably be my only critique of this place. Like I mentioned earlier, this is the perfect place to study if you're by yourself or are with one other person. Some outlets, a bathroom, and really fast wifi. Overall, I am definitely going to come back here to study. The drinks are good besides the excess ice. They need to be more generous about that!!! read more

Cuppa Cuppa Coffee Lab - Inside! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Cuppa Cuppa Coffee Lab offers good coffee & quick service. Pastries/food items are also available. There is indoor and outdoor seating. The only issue customers may have is finding parking. If it is an issue, there is another location down the street with a drive through! My go to order is a medium 'Iced Barcelona latte' with an extra shot ($6.25). It contains Crème Brûlée + Madagascar Cinnamon. The drink is on the sweeter side. I recommend adding a shot or two or have it 1/2 sweetened to find the right balance! Another combination I enjoy ordering is half Smokey Joe/Barcelona latte! It's sweet, yet offers a smokey taste in you mouth! read more

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The lavender honey latte was delicious, I got it hot and was able to get 50% sweetness by asking even though that wasn't an option on the menu. It was very tasty and I would recommend this coffee spot. However, it does not have many parking spots at the front of the shop. Overall, the food and drinks are great but the convenience of parking is not there so that's why I had to give it a 4/5 stars. read more

No parking, really annoying.... circled a couple times, then left How does one even try this one if you don't live there? I understand there's another one not too far away, but still. read more

Loved this place. Got the Cubano and it didn't disappoint. Strong and delicious and not very sweet. Just the way I like it. The Vienna was just as good. Loved the cinnamon in it. And again not overly sweet. The jalapeno cheese bagel was toasted perfectly and just the right amount of cream cheese. Will I be back? Of course!!! read more

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Finally stopped by the other morning to try their coffee. I didn't feel like anything too sweet so I had the iced latte and it was perfect. They have a pretty simple menu which I appreciated. The music playlist was definitely my kind of vibe so that alone would make me return. read more

Cuppa Cuppa Coffee Lab - Iced latte with oat milk. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I love what these guys are doing here. They are making some great coffee and serving up some nice eats as well from Black Market Bakery. There are independent and use local product, so I am in! I had a Cafe au Lait made from a light to medium roast and tomato and provolone cheese croissant. The cafe au lait was perfect. It had a very good robust flavor and was quite smooth without a hint of bitterness. The croissant was tasty and flaky. It needed to be warmed just a little more for perfection, but it was good eating never the less. The place offers comfy seating inside and outside. The ladies working the lab were totally cool and easy to chat with. Well done. Unfortunately, they are not open on the weekends. read more

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As soon as you walk-in you get a great feel (ambiance), with great service, and great pastries! Their pastries are from Splitz bakery. They roast their own beans and make 2 of own their syrups, "Cream Brûlée and smoky joe. They are connected to Cuppa Cuppa drive thru. Also, they use filtered water which makes a difference in the coffee they serve! I will definitely be back to try it out again! Thanks Gaby for your great customer service! Too bad it's Gaby's last day ! Hopefully they find a great person to serve their coffee! read more

Cuppa Cuppa Coffee Lab - All in one place. A roaster, a expresó machine, and great customer service! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Earn My Stars 1. Location 2. Design 3. Service 4. quality Food 5. quality Drinks This place gets stars for # 1,2,3,5 (4 I never eat here). The hype is real about this place. They got the best coffee in town. How could you not when you are roasting your own beans to perfection. Every time I come here I make sure I pick up a bag of fresh roasted beans and grab a cappuccino or latte. Truly amazing place to have a perfect coffee. 1 star = bad 2 stars = not good enough to come back 3 stars = I'll come here if my company wants to 4 stars = I'll be there 5 stars = this place is home read more

Just found this coffee shop while I waited in the area. I'm easy when it comes to coffee, I always get vanilla lattes. Sadly you'd be surprised how many coffee shops make them too sweet or not sweet enough. This place though... nailed it. I also tried a banana bread slice... amazing! If you're in the area and need good coffee... Check this place out read more

Cuppa Cuppa Coffee Lab - Vanilla Iced Latte w/ oat milk and Banana bread slice - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

First time trying this place. Wanted to do the whole Support local thing. Walked in, no one came out to greet me for about a minute or so. Not a big deal until what happened next. Ordered my drinks started to get made and then another customer walks in with a disgusting reusable cup. The barista stops making my drinks go to take that person's order and touches pretty much every part except the inside of that disgusting cup. The guy goes "just give it a little rinse for me, I just poured out some old coffee" Then of course the barista says yes and goes back to making my drinks without washing their hands. ON TOP OF THAT they used the same rinser that they use to rinse the milk pitchers to rinse his cup. I don't even want to drink the coffee I ordered I'm so grossed out but I did the drinks were not even good. :( It was brutal read more

I wanted to like this place more because I am a big fan of the cuppa cuppa drive though. I ordered a cappuccino and I definitely did not like the taste. However, the sugary drinks and the cold drinks seem to taste nice at both Cuppa Cuppa locations. So I will probably return in the summer temps. I like the variety of pastries available here more than the drive through. Especially the gluten and dairy free espresso cookie they had. The espresso cookie had a nice robust flavor more than my cappuccino did. The interior is nice but due to the current health situation I could not stay inside to enjoy it. I was impressed at how thoughtful Cuppa Cuppa is about placing hand sanitizer next to the IPad used to sign for credit card transactions. A lot of businesses should follow suit. Nice barista service too. read more

Cuppa Cuppa Coffee Lab - Breakfast items other than pastries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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This is a cute little coffee shop in the plaza of Kaiser and across the street from the Hanover Mission Valley apartments, which means it's a short walk from the facility ;) I've been here a few times and my favorite drink to get is a iced Dirty Chai Latte! This is the first location where I had a "dirty" chai latte and it was a game-changer! I don't really like chai tea in general, but the added expresso shot to it changes the flavor for me to make it super yummy! It reminds me of gingerbread and would highly recommend! I've also had their Tomato Croissant which was surprisingly really good! It has a very herb-y taste (oregano) and the rich taste of the tomato. The store is a local shop (with another location nearby that I haven't been to yet) with very few tables. Although it is not super well-known, I would highly recommend checking it out (the local shops are always the best ones, anyway)! : ) read more

Cuppa Cuppa offers great coffee, fast and friendly service. Cuppa Cuppa Lab is a tight little environment but it's not uncomfortable. It's definitely a great spot if you want to get some work/school done, study or have coffee/pastries with others. This location isn't noisy either! (PLEASE READ) Unfortunately, customers aren't unable to sit inside during these times, (sadly). (COVID regulations). Coffee: Their prices are higher than your typical Starbucks but you're paying for the quality. I've came to appreciate the taste of coffee. If you want good coffee, you will enjoy it here! There is a variety of selections such a latte, cappuccino, espresso, coffee (warm or iced), and such more. Pastries: Not to mention, they have great and tasty pastries and cookies to try! Some of the pastries are 'gluten free.' read more

Cuppa Cuppa Coffee Lab - Iced Barcelona latte with Smokey Jo latte, (mixed). - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

They are so friendly and nice here! They have wifi and plugs so it's great for remote work.

I stopped by for a quick morning bagel and I was so pleasantly surprised at how sweet this shop is! The staff is so kind and helpful. I ordered a jalapeño cheddar bagel and a hibiscus mango iced tea. Bagel was toasted with cream cheese and it was great! I enjoyed the atmosphere so much. A nice spot where locals linger and get their morning coffee. Being dog friendly I got to enjoy the sweet pups walking in with their owners! Nothing better than dogs and bagels in my book. read more

Incredible cup of coffee!!!! Such a clean, beautiful space. The roaster is on display and is mesmerizing! A 10/10 experience. They opened in the midst of Covid. This will be a regular stop for me from now on! Tried a hot vanilla latte, the cold slow brew with oat milk & a ham + cheese croissant. All were delicious! read more

This is a great coffee shop. They make one of the best lavender honey lattes I've ever had. It's delicious, smooth and sweet. Considering how warm it is these days getting one of these iced really hits the spot. The staff are super friendly and sweet. Everyone is eager to help and offer suggestions. The interior is bright but a little stark. It's very much in that minimalist style that seems to have become the standard for all coffeeshops these days. It's a little monotone and lacks any real personality. I do long for the days when there was a cash register and quirky mementos crowding the front tables instead of a sleek table with iPads attached. read more

Cuppa is better than Starbucks. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. As soon as I walk in I was greeted by Gabby. Very welcoming. She was patient with me in ordering my coffee. They have some AMAZING coffee here. Their lab favorites all look so good. I ordered a Barcelona from the lab favorites along with the ham and cheddar croissant. So crunchy and tasty! Very fresh. Best one I've had in a while. Gabby answered all of my questions thoroughly with expertise. She made my morning brighter with her wonderful, welcoming customer service. I highly recommend this coffee shop to all coffee drinkers. Go get yourself a cuppa coffee! read more

A dream come true for me...My FAVORITE coffee shop just opened up next door! It's as if the owners were able to get inside my head and hear my thoughts. On a serious note, Cuppa Cuppa Lab is the second location to the cuppa cuppa drive thru shack on Mission Gorge and Zion. My favorite drinks are The Emma and The Cubano. They have milk alternatives like soy, almond and oat. The perfect coffee shop for a true coffee snob. read more