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    ESB Cafe

    4.9 (57 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Fresh baked goods
    Nevin A.

    ESB Cafe is a family owned business opened in 2019. It is located in In-N-Out plaza, but next to Valero Gas station at the corner of Calle Magdalena. The menu includes many unique drinks. They also have delicious selection of pastries. The owner was very nice and helpful. We orderd Iced Caramel latte. The drink had silky texture with perfect balance of strong espresso and the caramel sweetness. We got many pastries. They were very fresh and pretty good. It is a lovely coffee Stand with an excellent coffee and great service

    Hot Mexican mocha White chocolate mocha Vietnamese coffee

    Service was excellent very informative and pleasant. The quality of their ingredients are great! I am very picky about my coffee as well and it is very good. Ambiance was also cute! The decor has cute coffee humour to keep you occupied while waiting.

    mazapan latte
    Kaya Lena E.

    My new go to! Super friendly people, super good coffee. ESB is a small kiosk located next to the gas station so don't miss it! I had the mazapan latte, which was super decadent, nutty, and on par with the familiar Mexican candy it's inspired by. The prices are great and beat your big corporation coffee shops by a mile.

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    Cynthia P.

    The convenience of this coffee stop location was fabulous right off the freeway. The lattes were delicious and sandwiches toasted to perfection.

    Ingrid V.

    Wow! Such a warm delightful barista and owner. My daughter and stopped by on our way to the Beach. My daughter got the summer special coconut cream latte and throughly enjoyed it,I got their signature horchata latte iced and it was perfect not too sweet,very well balanced.

    Matcha Lavender Latte
    Selena L.

    Amazinggggg. At first you wouldn't always think a small little coffee cart by a gas station would have good coffee, but it's always the ones you least expect! First time trying a Matcha Lavender Latte, and it was perfect. I'm always afraid of specialty lattes being too sweet but it was just the right amount and flavorful. The banana nut bread was so moist and fresh! The lady said she makes them daily in the morning. You can tell they were baked with love. Haha Grabbed this drink and went on a walk along Moonlight State Beach that's like 5mins away. That's the best way to spend a Saturday morning; coffee here, then the beach.

    Horchata Cold Brew
    Heather B.

    I love this coffee spot! Typically I get their americanos, but today I branched out and had their Horchata Cold Brew and wow I've found my new favorite drink! It's pure goodness made with homemade horchata and added to their delicious cold brew. The perfect combination of pick me up and a little bit of sweet (but not too much!) Great customer service + great coffee! I will be back!

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    4 years ago

    Excellent hot and cold beverages! This is a little gem right off the freeway. 5 stars every time.

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    5 years ago

    This place is a hidden gem! Their vanilla lavender latte was to die for! Def recommend

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    4 years ago

    Have had both hot and cold beverages, as well as a baked good. Everything was Delicious! Kind and friendly service!

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    Amazing cute coffee place with great product and with wonderful service. Definably will come again !

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    6 years ago

    I got the horchata latte and banana bread, and both were delicious! Like other reviews mentioned, both are homemade.

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    Such a pleasant and friendly vendor! Delicious Chai Tea Latte too!

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    I met a colleague here for a meeting on a Tuesday afternoon. It was a beautiful day so we grabbed a…read moretable outside. They have lots of pastries, desserts and lunch offerings. We ordered two iced matchas with oat milk and a croissant. Service was quick and friendly. The same girl who took our order made our drinks. After a few minutes sitting outside, the wind picked up so we closed the umbrella so it wouldn't fall over on us. We wrapped up our meeting shortly after. Will be back when I'm in the area.

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