Great dounts! Very good service since I started trying them. It is a longstanding mom and pop shop…read morethats been in Santee for decades! It has a nice feel of old and new ambiance. They are currently running the strawberry iced raised donut on the menu all days of the week. My family and church was pretty excited to get the news of that. We will post a pic next time we go!

It breaks my heart to rate this place so low. I feel like I grew up on Mary's, not sure if it's a…read morerecent change since Mary passed, but it feels like it's fallen off. The restaurant still feels nostalgic and old school with its decor. I only bought a maple ring and a jelly filled. The good: service was quick. As for the donuts themselves, the dough was very pillow-y on both, and had a nice bite. The ehh: the maple frosting on the donut was very underwhelming, and my jelly filled only had jelly in one quarter of the donut. The donuts left a weird oily or sugary aftertaste lingering in my mouth which I was super grossed out by.

I came to this coffee shop on a Friday evening for a card show/ trade show. The shop stayed open…read morepast their business hours and trading card vendors were set up around the shop. Inside the shop they allowed people to bring their own trading card collection to trade with each other. They had specialty drinks made specifically for the show, Pokemon themed. There's a good amount of seating inside and seems like a good place to hang out or study. They have different books and board games around the shop too. I tried two drinks when I came. I got the coconut matcha because it was one of the themed drinks but wasn't impressed with it. I probably should've known better than to order matcha at a coffee shop but I'm a sucker for coconut. For my second (redemption) drink I got the Samoa which was a mocha, coconut, and caramel latte. This one was delicious. It had a great coffee flavor with a nice smooth caramel companion. It wasn't overly sweet and not bitter at all. The baristas were all great too. My drinks came out quickly despite it being busy with the show. Definitely a great coffee shop to check out!

Becky and I only get fancy coffee from a fancy coffee shop if we are with people who want fancy…read morecoffee from a fancy coffee shop. Becky and I are not well versed in the world of fancy coffee, so we typically rely on those we are with to provide recommendations. Saturday we were on our own. We wanted a late afternoon pick-me-up and Kaffee Meister is a very short distance from our house. I walked in and was warmly greeted by the pleasant young woman behind the counter (I did not catch her name). I asked for two caramel iced coffees. She very nicely and patiently explained to me the different options of my generic "iced coffees" term. Lattes, cold brews, espressos, etc. Her recommendation was Caramel Frappes, so that is what I ordered. One with whipped cream (for Becky) and mine without. As I waited, I looked around the room. It was really cool. Very homey, neighborhood cafe vibe. A few tables and a couch and comfy chairs along with some tables and chairs dotted the room. The room was really nicely decorated. I liked the spiral staircase shelving. They have some outdoor seating as well. In addition to coffees, they offer a food menu. Pastries, bagels, açaí bowls, sandwiches and the like. I drive by Kaffee Meister almost daily and often I will see that they have live music which is cool. I waited maybe three or four minutes for my name to be called, and I was handed my two frappes. I like a simple cup o' Joe. Black, no sugar, no sweeteners. At home I drink Kirkland brand ground coffee from a drip coffee maker. That said, I really enjoyed the Caramel Frappe. It was not too sweet and retained subtle coffee flavor. Becky very much enjoyed hers too. Neither of us had ever had a frappe before. We were surprised by the milkshake-like creamy texture. They provided the perfect pick-me up we were looking for. About 17 bucks after tip. We'd return for sure.

Open on Memorial Day from 7 am to 1 pm This place is popular…read morebecause great coffee sells itself. I know that sounds cliche. The food is good here but get here early on the weekends is gets busy here. My favorite drink is the dirty chai hot. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and they open at 6 am on the weekdays. The baked goods come from a local bakery Bread and Cie. Good customer service and easy to find. The his is my favorite coffee place in San Carlos. Enjoy!

What is not to love about this place!!! Just a random stop in on our adventures today! I'm so…read moreimpressed!! Need to go back and snap some more photos because the 2 sitting areas are just as cute. So many people enjoying the space I wanted to be courteous. Coffee was VERY good! I'm all about a cold brew to really taste the coffee. Theirs is amazing!! Definitely a place we will be back to!

Wow! Their menu instantly reminded me of Cheesecake Factory's menu...extensive. But honestly,…read morethat's not a bad thing because there are plenty of options. They have everything from hot sandwiches and cold sandwiches to salads, wraps, and even breakfast items. You can order at the counter or on the kiosk. I ordered on the kiosk. Simple and quick. I ordered the wild-caught salmon sandwich with salmon, arugula, and garlic aioli. The salmon was cooked perfectly. They were a little skimpy on the aioli, so the sandwich was kind of dry, but it was still good. I also got a side of fries, and those shoestring fries were nice and crispy. Prices are reasonable, and there's seating both inside and outside. Shout out to Crystal. I don't know if she's the manager, but she definitely cares about quality customer service. Someone ordered the Green Beret sandwich, and it was brought out on toasted bread when apparently it wasn't supposed to be. She immediately went to the counter and let the cooks know about it. She meant business, and I liked that.

Food overpriced for what u get. Service - none…read moreAmbiance - loud and noisy If u prefer a quiet place to eat, dont come here. Better to get takeout and eat in your car. I ordered some soup and French Fries only because my companion likes their food. So, if u dont mind throwing $20 away to eat your food outside in uncomfortable chairs were the flies congregate, go ahead.

Veronica's bagels WOOOOW. Excellent service everything tastes great. 10 out of 10. Chefs kiss.read more

Ambiance: The place is extremely cozy. It would make a great study area. You can also see the staff…read moremaking your food/drinks as they also display a window to see the different types of bagels you can choose from. Food: Caramel macchiato [5/5] Sal Nova Lox on a Everything Bagel [5/5] The food was delicious! I've always wanted to try Salmon and cream cheese on a bagel! I loved it! Do keep in mind it's a cold sandwich so if that's not your ideal breakfast sandwich probably steer away, but I enjoyed it a lot! The macchiato was great as well I got it with oat milk and it was creamy! Service: The staff were friendly and had great recommendations! They even bought the food to us! Not sure if they usually do that it was my first time coming to an Einstein Bros in California. I would definitely come back to this location again next time I visit San diego!

Janet's is a great place to get good service and good food consistently…read more This place is by the Santee library. A great place for breakfast, it's worth the wait if there is a line. Highly recommended!

I visited Janet's last Friday. My companion enjoyed her Fried Everything…read moreplate piled high greasy fried food. She loved it. however my revew of this place is if you love fried foods go there. if u want to eat well but sensibly, find somewhere else. Oh, I should mention the waitressdid not bring what I requested - marmalade. On leaving i requested the waitress put my food in the container so that bought her no tip from me. A tip is for service. i uderstand totally that a lot of people love eating there even though FAT and SUGAR kill u withPancreaticCancer

Woke up insanely early due to jet lag. 5 stars to Honey Haven for friendly service and great coffee…read moreand breakfast at 6:00am. Ordered a vanilla latte, pleasantly surprised it wasn't overly sweet and the espresso shot had depth of flavor. Wasn't sure I wanted to pay $14 for a breakfast sandwich but Morning Glory is huge and packed with tons of avocado! If you're dairy free and take out the Brie it is dry since there's no sauce but that's on me for being lactose intolerant. Excited to come back and try their specialty lattes and other food. There are 3 tables outside with 2 seats each. I was the only one there at 6:15am but can see how it gets crowded later in the morning. Flowers and plants are pretty + great view of Cowles mountain.

Small shop but there is more than meets the eye here!…read more Pastries, great coffee and easy to find. This place is popular on the weekends as the recovery place for the hikers coming from Cowles mountain. The coffee menu has depth. They serve the standard coffee flavors and have dairy free options. I usually get the hot chai coffee and it is well prepared here and delicious with a capital'D! I have not tried the pastries but they serve breakfast sandwiches and lunch sandwiches including a French dip! We come here at least once a week, with a lot options in this area put this place on your hit list. Enjoy!

One of the best horchata lattes I've ever had…read more Cute decor and great customer service. The location was a bit off but glad I checked this place out. Will most definitely return to try others and the pastries.

Yes, I give this place 5 stars the coffee at this small mom & pop shop brews fresh coffee…read more I've been to the location downtown but this is where the magic happens. The roasting of the beans that are done right behind the counter. They have all the standard flavors and dairy free options. They also have decaf options in small, medium and large cups. I usually get the chai coffee during the week and there is a small morning rush but the coffee is worth the wait. They have croissants, muffins and avocado toast. There is street parking and you can enjoy coffee indoors or outside on their tables. This used to be just the roaster warehouse then they added the coffee shop for patrons. Enjoy!