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    Daniels Coffee

    4.4 (313 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    DANIELS COFFEE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Jerry J.

    Been to this place a few times after walking the San Diego Zoo. Only place in San Diego that makes the bomb peanut butter mocha! Great job you guys!

    Jean R.

    Really cute Art village in the center of San Diego. We had the almond croissant and the Gingerbread coffee. I had hot and daughter had Ice both really good. staff was nice.

    coffee cart
    Brianne R.

    My fav coffee in Balboa Park! This little cart located in the spanish art village has coffee shop classics as well as teas, smoothies, matcha, and snacks. They have a good variety of alternative milks too. Today I tried the Iced Biscoff Latte and it was so good!! Can definitely see why it's a popular drink. They also have a little pastry case of which I indulged in a cheese danish I tend to like them cheesier than this but if you like a sweeeeet pastry, this one's for you! This cart tends to get busy but the wait is never too bad. At most you would probably spend 10 minutes here. It's next to a bunch of art shops and galleries so plenty to look at and peruse.

    Coffee stand in Balboa Park near zoo exit
    Cheryl G.

    Stopped by this little coffee stand on our way out of the San Diego Zoo today. One of the employees at the zoo recommended it to us. The coffee was very good. I got a lavender latte and my man got a cold brew with vanilla cold foam. We also got an almond croissant, which was kind of weak. It was very dry like it was a day or two old, but I ate it because I was super hungry. The coffee stand is really cute. It's in the Spanish village portion of Balboa Park. I would definitely return.

    Acai bowl and biscoff lattw
    Sheryl P.

    Walking around Balboa Park and my husband saw Daniel Coffee. Saw that they had Acai bowl. We were sold! Then, we saw that they had biscoff latte! We waited in line to get 2 bowl of acai and 2 biscoff latte. Sooo good! Worth the wait. It was just what we needed. Daniel Coffee is located in the Art Village in Balboa Park. You get to enjoy Coffee while looking at surrounding art work!

    Spanish Alley.
    Leon H.

    Spent my day at Balboa Park and Daniels Coffee was my first stop to grab a good beverage to get my day started. Nice coffee cart in the Spanish ally of Balboa park where you can also scope the great art surrounding the coffee cart while you wait or after your drink is ready. The service was quick and the workers were nice. I got the Crimson Surge, nice refreshing energy beverage topped with a whipped foam; I will be ordering again for my next visit.

    menu (8/2025)
    Ceci C.

    Daniel's Coffee is the one of the few, if not the only, coffee spots in Balboa Park. It's a cute coffee cart located in the colorful Spanish Village Art Center that offers a variety of creative drinks. I got the lavender chai, and it was soso good! There were so many other drinks I wanted to try, so looks like I'll have to go back for more. Even the worker at the botanical garden told us to try the drinks there, so that's how you know it's good. Try this place out! That way you can have a tasty drink while browsing the cute art shops there.

    Iced biscoff crumble ($7.5) & Strawberry matcha with cream top
    Allison L.

    I heard their matcha was good so I dropped by while at Balboa Park! I got the strawberry matcha and added the cream top. Unfortunately I wasn't a fan, the matcha flavor was completely overpowered by the strawberry puree and it was a little sweet even for a sweet tooth like me. It just tasted like strawberry with no matcha at all. The service was fast though and the price and sizing is decent. The area is cute and there's a few tables to sit. Maybe I would give their regular matcha another chance when I'm in the area

    Cheesecake gelato! Real quality ingredients.  Highly recommended.
    Jim D.

    Wow!! The team at Daniel's is super friendly, knowledgeable, polite, accommodating! And to top it off their menu is extensive! Coffee drinks, acai bowls, pastries, gelato and so much more! Espresso is on spot and local! No wonder why they have the best reviews and ratings at Balboa Park. Favorite local and. It to be missed when you visit as a tourist.

    Iced biscoff crumble and strawberry matcha with cold foam
    Elisa L.

    Heard good things about this so I came by while at Balboa Park and their coffee did not disappoint! I ordered the iced biscoff crumble and it was delicious! Nicely sweet and strong and the cold foam with biscoff crumbles was a great touch! My sister ordered the strawberry matcha with cold foam but it was unfortunately too sweet and the strawberry taste completely overpowered the matcha. Service was quick and the area is cute to hang out at the Spanish Village Art Center. I would stop by again for their coffee if I'm back!

    Maggie Z.

    Had these coffees when visiting Balboa Park and the Biscoff one they had was delicious! 10/10

    Audra H.

    Cute little place in Spanish village. They have chairs and tables around that you can sit at. I ordered the mint mocha. It was delicious! It was ready super fast and I got it hot. I loved it. I would stop here and get something else if I were in the area!

    Cute coffee stand
    Angeline C.

    Looked up the nearest coffee shop to our hotel and saw Daniels Coffee had great reviews on Yelp. Had no clue it was just a coffee stand.. but it didn't matter! Amazing coffee with plenty of seating in the beautiful outdoor area of the Spanish art village. There was a decent line.. proving they make legit coffee. I ordered the honey cinnamon latte. Amaaaazing. Just the right amount of honey & cinnamon flavor while still tasting the coffee. Loved it! Highly recommend!

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    Solid Mexican Mocha. Beautiful area! Service was great. Grab a drink and take a Beautiful walk.

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    Ask the Community - Daniels Coffee

    Is there a menu with current prices?

    Do you still offer whipped coffee?

    If we parked at the zoo parking area, how can we find this place?

    Walk south towards village place it's located in Spanish village. So just ask how to get to Spanish village. (It's literally next to parking).

    Want to make sure if they serve iced vanilla lattes?

    Yes we do. We serve iced everything. Thanks so much!

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    Extraordinary Desserts - Road trip with the girls. Gorgeous stuff here.

    Extraordinary Desserts

    4.0(9.3k reviews)
    1.4 miLittle Italy
    $$$

    This place is properly named extraordinary dessert for a reason. They are known for their desserts…read moreboth in taste and in aesthetics. Desserts: 5/5 We got a blood orange scone and a strawberry danish. The scone was warm and delicious. The orange essence was well infused. The danish was crispy and creamy. Everything was so picturesque. Food: 3/5 Unfortunately, the food was not the best. We got the smoked salmon sandwich which was not very flavorful. The salmon was also slimy. The pesto spread was good though. It was creamy and the artisan bread it was served had great variety. Ambiance: 5/5 This place is such super cute. When you walk in, the desserts all look super appetizing. The seating areas are super cute and the floral decor are stunning. Service: 5/5 It is an order then sit down establishment. There is great attention to their dessert. I saw them heat up a knife just to cleanly cut the cake. The food service however did take some time to come out.

    We stopped by here after being downtown for Comicon…read more Things must have changed over the years since I felt the establishment has changed a bit. We used to come visit here when we come to San Diego. On this summer day - the restaurant doesn't bave any AC on so it made it a bit uncomfortable to enjoy our desert when it is a bit cooler to sit outside. The other thing that got to me was that the men's restroom was out of service so they did not announce it or anything but the women's bathroom was to be used by both genders but it was crowded so a bit uncomfortable. Service wise we got our deserts and the deserts are still very delicious. We were a larger party and they were able to accommodate and get all of our orders correctly. Noise level was normal and gave us time to sit down and relax our feet. Over all - food was good but things were a bit worn down from a building perspective

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    Extraordinary Desserts - Spinach dip and chips and tomato and basil soup

    Spinach dip and chips and tomato and basil soup

    Extraordinary Desserts - One of our 'go to' dessert places in San Diego.

    One of our 'go to' dessert places in San Diego.

    Extraordinary Desserts - Chocolate lemon bon bon

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    Pappalecco - Two Scoop Gelato Cone ($5)

    Pappalecco

    4.3(3.1k reviews)
    1.4 miLittle Italy
    $

    A cute authentic Italian neighborhood cafe in Little Italy serving coffee, treats, gelato, and…read morepaninis. My friends and I were just looking to get a coffee in Little Italy, but when we walked in and saw all the delicious treats we had to try something else as well. I ordered a latte and neglected to tell them it was for here so I was given a paper cup, but they give real cups if you ask. The latte was good, and my friend bought a kitchen sink type cookie with chocolate, coconut, and macadamia nuts. It was warm and gooey good! Another friend tried the gelato and said it was very good. There are a few tables inside and tables out in front outside. We sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful San Diego weather. The decor and tables definitely gives you an old school Italian neighborhood vibe with Italian markets right next door. If I am in the neighborhood again, I would definitely come back here to try the gelato and/or a piece of an excellent looking lemon pie bar I spotted.

    If there is better gelato in San Diego, I have not tried it…read more They have more than gelato here but gelato is all we tried. It was later in the day so they were out of or running low on some flavors. Nevertheless, the two flavors we tried were incredibly rich and flavorful. A little goes a very long way. Parking is incredibly tough in Little Italy but it is worth it for gelato this good.

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    Pappalecco - Inside

    Inside

    Pappalecco - Soup Tomato.

    Soup Tomato.

    Pappalecco - Gelato alla menta con gocce di cioccolato, Gelato al cocco con gocce di cioccolato

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    Gelato alla menta con gocce di cioccolato, Gelato al cocco con gocce di cioccolato

    Solunto Ristorante & Bakery

    Solunto Ristorante & Bakery

    4.0(1.2k reviews)
    1.4 miLittle Italy
    $$

    This review is for their Bakery part. After dining nearby my wife and I decided to make a quick…read morevisit here in Solunto Bakery. My wife chose a Carrot cake and I had the Canoli. The Canoli was pretty good but my wife didn't like the Carrot cake , i tasted it and all I could taste was the icing and the Carrot part I could barely taste it. They have Plenty of selection for pastries and dessert, but a very small seating area for their Bakery, so this is mostly like good for a grab-and-go. The other half of this place is their actual Italian restaurant, with half indoor seating and outdoor seating . This spot is always a good spot to get Pastries, Ice cream and more desserts.

    Positive: food was great. For me, portions of the protein are small so that sucks but can't argue…read morewith the quality. We both liked our dishes a lot. The outdoor seating was nice. It was a warm day but we got there at 5:15pm and the sun was starting to go behind the downtown buildings. Negative: service. It seems if you are a regular, like the two tables near us, they chat it up and talk about how things are. If you aren't a regular, they just quickly come by and say "anything else?" the two times they came by. Im a huge water drinker so the carafe they brought only refilled our cups once. Never got another one until we were done and they came by asking about dessert. They weren't busy by any stretch on a Tuesday evening but apparently the frequent customers either tip really well or they prefer familiar faces. I assume the latter. So, I mean the food itself was great but service was not good. I mean we went when it was slow too and the host was talking it up with a frequent customer also asking about the changes recently to parking in their area nearby.... So, it puts this review as a 3/5.

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    Solunto Ristorante & Bakery - Cute restaurant in little Italy

    Cute restaurant in little Italy

    Solunto Ristorante & Bakery - Fusilli Genovese

    Fusilli Genovese

    Solunto Ristorante & Bakery

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    Nonna + Zucchero - Fusilli Boscaiola

    Nonna + Zucchero

    4.1(578 reviews)
    1.4 miLittle Italy
    $$

    Our family dinner at Nonna's was great! Was trying to decide which place to go in Little Italy on a…read moreSaturday night with kids and no reservations without feeling under dressed. So we decided on Nonna's for their variety of pastas and pizza. The evening was packed with people up and down the streets. However, when we arrived at Nonna's we only had to wait no more than a couple of minutes before being seated. We thought most italian places would provide some sort of complimentary bread, but this place did not. We ended up ordering the Carbonara, Fusilli Alla Vodka, Pappardelle, and Salsiccia pizza. Each were fantastic, but the family really enjoyed the Fusilli and the Pappardelle the most! The short rib meat was extremely tender and flavorful. Portions were a little smaller than expected, but it was enough to feed each of us with a couple slices of pizza to spare. Ambiance was nice and the staff was great. A drink we ordered was forgotten, but it's understandable since it was quite busy. Overall, great experience and glad we ended up at Nonna's even though it wasn't part of the batch of recommendations provided online. (Sorry forgot to take photos as we were so hungry and didn't realize it until after we ate!)

    Food: - fungi pasta: 7.5/10, strong mushroom flavor…read more - carbonara: 5.7/10, too much sauce and noodles were overcooked - lemon meringue cheesecake + Sicilian cannoli: super authentic cannoli, cheesecake was good but nothing special Service: - hostess was not friendly - they ran out of white peach Italian soda but instead of asking what other flavor we would prefer, they just brought out a vanilla Italian soda - ordering took forever but once our food was in, it came out in less than 10 min Ambiance: - outdoor seating Skip Barbusa (sister restaurant) and come here instead, at least there is better dessert

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    Nonna + Zucchero
    Nonna + Zucchero - Beef carpaccio

    Beef carpaccio

    Nonna + Zucchero - Tortellini Funghi

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    Nibble Chocolate

    Nibble Chocolate

    4.6(74 reviews)
    1.5 miLittle Italy
    $

    Stumbled upon Nibble Chocolate and I'm so glad I did. Ambience is sweet and cozy. It's a cute…read morelittle shop that feels like a hidden gem, especially if you're someone who appreciates good quality chocolate. They have a great variety to choose from, whether you're into milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or even non dairy options. I also love that they offer chocolate drinks and coffee, so it's easy to turn a quick stop into a little treat moment. I tried the peanut butter dates and they were so good. Smooth, rich, and just the right size when you want something sweet without going overboard. I also had a dark chocolate truffle and that one was just as good. You can really taste the quality. Customer service was a highlight. The guy helping me was super personable, gave great suggestions for drinks, and was genuinely kind, which always makes the experience better. Honestly, I'm just happy I found a chocolate spot within walking distance. Definitely worth stopping by if you're craving something sweet but still want it to feel a little elevated.

    I don't usually seek out vegan products, but Nibble chocolate is a Bean to bar chocolate shop in…read morelittle Italy in San Diego with single origin chocolates. I sampled chocolate from Peru, Madagascar, and Kenya, and they all had unique fruity characteristics. Because they're vegan, so they use oat milk for their chocolate instead of dairy. My wife and I also wanted some drinks while we were here. I had a hot chocolate. My wife had hers with espresso shots. Good espresso in pure chocolate will never not be good. They are family owned and they only add chocolate, sugar, and oat milk to make their bars. Overall, this was a fun place to check out at Little Italy, and they also had a stall at the Farmer's Market.

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    Nibble Chocolate
    Nibble Chocolate
    Nibble Chocolate

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    Hinar Dessert Bar & Cafe

    Hinar Dessert Bar & Cafe

    4.5(844 reviews)
    1.7 miEast Village
    $$

    Big fan of Hinar's desserts and matcha! I've tried their Biscoff matcha and their earl grey matcha,…read moreand they were both super yummy. They do pre-batch their matcha, but I enjoyed it despite being on the milkier and sweeter side. Their desserts don't disappoint either! Their Biscoff cheesecake and raspberry cheesecake were super delicious. The service was great, and you pick up your drinks at the counter. There's not much seating in the front, however, the back does offer more seating. The decor is aesthetically pleasing, and is perfect for pictures. Expected of downtown, there's a small amount of metered parking at the front of the store, but otherwise you'll have to find street parking. Heads up for those looking for a study spot, there weren't many outlets for charging. For those that are looking for easier parking options, I recommend that you visit their Scripps Ranch location!

    I went to Hinar specifically wanting to try their matcha. When we got there, the line was already…read moreout the door and past the stairs! The girls in front of us said it was their second time there that week and recommended the Biscoff matcha, so of course I had to try it. The shop itself is beautiful. While you're waiting in line, you can stare at all the delicious-looking cakes in the glass case, and the back room is gorgeous--open and bright with tons of plants and natural light. It almost feels like you're sitting in a greenhouse. I ordered the Biscoff matcha and my husband got the Biscoff latte. My matcha was good and I really liked how creamy it was without feeling too heavy. The matcha itself was a little boring and didn't have a ton of flavor, but the Biscoff was light and not overly sweet, which I appreciated. My husband enjoyed his latte but said afterward that he wished he had tried the pistachio instead. I'd definitely like to come back on a weekday when it's hopefully a little less busy and crowded. I would say the ambiance was the best thing out of our experience. Next time we're both going pistachio--matcha for me and latte for him!

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    Hinar Dessert Bar & Cafe - Inside

    Inside

    Hinar Dessert Bar & Cafe - White Chocolate Raspberry Cake

    White Chocolate Raspberry Cake

    Hinar Dessert Bar & Cafe - White Chocolate Raspberry Cake

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    White Chocolate Raspberry Cake

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