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Elixir Espresso Bar

4.5 (82 reviews)
Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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I ordered a raspberry mocha. Normally it comes with white mocha, but I asked for regular mocha. It was tasty, it wasn't too sweet which I loved. I just think the coffee flavor didn't shine through, it was more of an after taste. To be fair I did get a latte. They had these cute fruit shaped pastries! The employee taking my order seemed tired, which I assumed because it was near closing time. Although she seemed tired, that did not take anything away from her customer service. She was very patient with us deciding what to order. I didn't feel rushed or judged for anything. She even walked up to us to let us know that our drinks were ready. It's got a small selection of seating, but the place itself isn't too big. They had a big couch though. There is no parking, just street parking. {05/23/26-7:15PM}

Pesto Turkey Toast
Cony L.

Umph wow super disappointed at this location. I've been to one in utc and love loved it but the location at pb was bad. I ordered a Cortado and turkey toast... the Cortado taste was just ok and for 13 dollar turkey toast.... Look at the picture... doesn't even look worth a dollar. The place is super cute though. The service was ok debating should come back or not

Oat milk Caffe Latte (16 oz)
Doug D.

Love this place. An amazing array of fresh pastries, either sweet or savory. A diverse menu otherwise with lots of great breakfast choices. The service was super friendly and knowledgeable. Sophie made me feel very welcome. The floor plan is bright and open, with a wonderful back patio. I also noticed that they have gelato which looked amazing. I plan to come back later for that.

Latasha H.

Heard great things about this place and finally stopped by -- it didn't disappoint! There's plenty of indoor seating, which is perfect for relaxing or catching up with friends. Street parking is a bit limited, so plan ahead if you're driving. We ordered the iced caramel and vanilla lattes -- both were smooth and refreshing. Also tried the Velvet Knot (red velvet cheesecake mousse) and chocolate mousse pastries. Not only were they beautifully presented, but they tasted just as amazing as they looked. A lovely spot for coffee and dessert!

The large raspberry mocha iced latte and banana Nutella crepe. My total was around $22
Angela H.

The place is super cute with lots of seating. There's indoor and outdoor and it has a lovely vibe to it. The place is very unassuming from the outside. I got the raspberry mocha iced latte and it was absolutely heaven. It was on the sweet side and I normally don't like drinks that are too sweet but this was so good. I also got the Nutella and banana crepe and it is huge. I could only eat half of it and brought the other half home. And they do not skimp on the banana or nutella. My friend has a vegetarian got the egg toast and she was very disappointed. The bread is dry. They don't even butter the bread. No sauce or anything. On the top of the egg is some arugula and then a little bit of a balsamic drizzle but she said it was very dry and bland. For about $14 she said she will never get that again. At least they butter the bread come on it's not that hard. It is street parking only on garnett. Since we're far enough away from the beach parking is not difficult. It's also free parking as there are no meters in this area. You should be able to find parking relatively easy. The service was just okay.

Latte 12 oz
Jill S.

One of my favorite cafes in PB! The coffee is delicious and they serve it to you in mugs in you ask, which automatically ups the taste of any coffee. Great lattes! The food is also incredible. They have gelato and a range of really fun deserts. The workers are really awesome and go out of their way to make your experience worth it. Lastly, the aesthetic of the place is stunning. There's buyable art on the walls and a whole little patio area. There's also outlets so it's a great location to work from!

16 oz. Iced White Mocha 16 oz. Iced Raspberry White Mocha lemon GF donut earl gray gf donut
Minji W.

This was recommended to me by someone I know, and I'm so glad I got to try it out!! The cafe interior makes you feel like you've transported somewhere completely different once stepping inside because it's sooo different from the vibes of the actual area it is in. The drinks were super yummy, and I felt like they def know their coffee. I've never had gf donuts before but they were unique and interesting as well! Their desserts looked super cool, and I hope to try more soon! Seating: there's a good amount of seating both indoor and outdoor. I had no problem getting a spot Saturday morning. There's also a swing seat I was obsessed with... Parking: the street parking is hit or miss but there's a plaza across the street to park if u want as well Overall was a great place to enjoy the weather and chat with a silly drink!

Espresso is gooooood
Raymond A.

A truly professional place for espresso hook ups. They also got some tasty eats. I can see myself spending a nice long Christmas season morning here getting fat from all the treats. ;)

Albert K.

Great pastries and chill vibes. Good coffee and tons of seating and WiFi. Excellent spot.

I treated myself to one of these - so yummy!
Lindsy H.

In the area and was looking for coffee and a treat, a quick Yelp search turned up Elixir and I happened to be across the street. I didn't see any spots in the few street spots out front so I parked across the street by CVS and walked. I was greeted by a man and woman who were so kind and friendly and answered a few questions about their "Screaming Goat" espresso. I was so delighted to see the entire pastry case was gluten free and many items were vegan too! I ordered a Cold Brew with a splash of oat milk and a gluten free + vegan chocolate donut, to go. I quickly glanced around the place while I waited on my drink (which was ready quickly). It's open air with a handful of indoor and outdoor tables, most if not all were taken. It looks cute and quaint, and was clean from what I could see. The cost was fair, $10 for what I got. The cold brew was a bit bitter for my taste, but strong. The donut was really tasty - well done! I'd probably come back and try Elixir again if I found myself in the area.

Kyle H.

This is a great cafe to to do work or chill in! There are a lot of tables to sit at and a lot of power outlets for you to charge you devices. There is a cool patio in the back that you can work at as well. I highly recommend getting the white chocolate raspberry latte. The staff are all very friendly. This is my favorite place to work in Pacific Beach no

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Marlene G.

This place is super cute and sleek! It has a lot of tables and light, and even a table with a swing. They have a bunch of food options in addition to the drinks and pastries/tarts. There is a whole display of gluten free pastries as well. Highly recommend checking out this place to grab a drink, a bite to eat, or to get some work done

Hot vanilla latte - Screaming Goat Esspresso

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