I've been coming to Em Coffee House for about two years now, and it's one of my favorite coffee…read moreshops in San Diego! My go-to order is the Banana Matcha (it's so good!), and if you're more of a coffee person, I highly recommend the Spanish Latte. The atmosphere is one of my favorite parts. It's the perfect spot to study, catch up with friends over coffee, or even go on a cute coffee date. The aesthetic is beautiful, the space is welcoming, and the drinks are consistently amazing. I always enjoy bringing friends here because I know they'll love it too. Highly recommend checking this place out if you're in the area!

Em Coffee House has a great vibe to it. It is well lit and nicely decorated. I especially like the…read moremini indoor rock garden with the deer. Service was quick. Nothing to complain about here. I ordered a Spanish Latte which has condensed milk and milk foam in it. The coffee has the typical dark bitterness found in Vietnamese coffee. The bitterness is balanced out by the sweetness of the condensed milk. The oat milk adds a dimension of oat-y goodness on top of everything. Overall, an enjoyable and palatable drink.

Heard about this place and finally tried it today. We took…read morethe employee's recommendation. We had Honey Mac iced coffee with oatmilk. We love the customization of their caffeine level from 1,2,3. We picked level 2. Coffee is so smooth, and the amount of sugar is low which we like. Their coffee comes from Maui and Big Island. Although it was pretty much resemble from the Green world coffee in North Shore in Oahu Hawaii. Highly recommended! Employee is helpful and friendly. Few chairs and tables inside. Shared parking with other business.

Oh dear!! Well I like trying new coffee shops and promoting as needed, this place well, let's start…read morewith the ambiance, concrete floor and walls minimal decs, let's go to display case, empty and really badly in need of a clean, food, three very sad, well I don't know what they were, at this point I should have turned and ran, but the gal behind the counter was real sweet and engaged in a couple jokes so I selected a white chocolate raspberry truffle.... Decadent name and $7 I am not entirely sure who made or how it was made there was no one else in the shop, it tasted like warmed up left over coffee from my Mr Koffee with some non descriptive flavors that certainly didn't taste as advertised Sorry it's a no for me and needs a lot of help in presentation and ambience

Oh damn! We actually stumbled upon this little gem by accident. It became our most delicious…read moreaccident ever! We've never seen ube banana pudding before so that was our first item selected. We also ordered crinkle cookies, brownies, and crookies. We also bought two ube energy drinks just for fun. I'm so glad we decided to go in. I ended up eating the BEST ube crookie in the entire world! While they may look appealing, most crookies end up over-baked, way too dry, and super crumbly. This ube crookie was f*ckin fantastic!!!

I finally made it into their storefront and OMG they have even more amazing ube offerings!! It is…read moresuch a cute little shop and the employee was incredibly nice. My guy and I got lots of yummy ube themed desserts to try and really liked everything we got, except for the ube cheesecake that my guy wasn't impressed by (I didn't try). They have an ube frappuccino on the menu that I didn't get to try, but I promise I'm going to come back to try!

Legitimately, emphatically, and vehemently, WHAT THE ...??? No really, WHAT THE HELLLL-O!!…read more Oh my god. I may have just had the best dessert of my life?? If you like banana pudding and ube, PLEASE try the Banana Pudding with Soft serve and pick the ube soft serve flavor. PLEASE. Do future you a solid. They (aka future you) will thank you. This is legitimately one of the best things I've ever had in my life. Like the life I had before this and after are different. I am not the same person. I resent the person I was before this. How have they never bothered trying this until now!??

I've been to Matcha Cafe Maiko several times, and they have a variety of dessert options, from soft…read moreserve to parfaits to drinks to shaved ice! You can order your food and drink items from the kiosk. The interior of the store is pretty small. During this visit I tried their banana pudding matcha. The price is pretty expensive at over $10 a drink. I do appreciate the presentation of the drink with the banana slices! The banana pudding flavor is good. The matcha itself does not have a strong flavor, so in my opinion the drink is a little too expensive for what you get. Their soft serve flavors are decent, so I would typically recommend trying their soft serve rather than one of their drinks.

I was greeted immediately and the service was friendly and attentive! Cristina took great care of…read moreme!

I really liked my matcha, very tasty! I would like to recognize the server named Cristina S, I had…read morea hard time hearing but they were very patient and helpful throughout my service. I very much recommend !!!

A cute little coffee stand with not just coffee but food options! This is perfect for those who…read morework in the offices nearby. The drinks are delicious. I was able to get a bagel and drink for less than $10. Service was also kind and fast.

This place has very limited options for a boba place. The drinks are pretty pricey and the taste…read morewas not it. I ordered a brown sugar boba and honestly I don't feel like paying $7+ for a drink like this again. Atmosphere feels off. They had the door to the kitchen opened so we could see through. Staff looks tired to work, no welcome energy but that's ok. They could do much better imo.

I didn't know they opened another location in Mira Mesa! This was my first time visiting this one,…read morebut I've been to other The Alleys in the past. I came here with a friend on a weekend, and it wasn't too crowded. Parking was easy to find, as the store is located in a shopping plaza. I ordered the Strawberry Green Tea with Jelly, and my friend got a mango drink with mochi. Our drinks came out super fast! I really liked my drink; however, it was rather sweet, even though I already ordered it with 50% sweetness. I would recommend adjusting/lowering the sweetness here when ordering! As far as the ambiance goes, it's rather sterile/white. The inside is smaller and limited in seating, so I can't really see myself coming here with a bigger group of friends. It seems more like a grab-and-go establishment, in my opinion. Overall, I had a pleasantly standard experience at The Alley. Nothing in particular stood out to me, both positive and negative. Solid boba spot :)

When I went for car maintenance, I wanted to have a smoothie, and perfect timing, there was a…read morenearby spot that opens at 8 AM. I tried their April special: Dulce de Leche mixed with Cookies and Cream. It was really good, topped with peanuts and whipped cream. The place itself is lovely. I loved the cozy vibe, and they have cute items for kids, both to buy and use. David was super nice and easy to talk to. They don't have a restroom or food/snacks, which is a bit of a downside, but if you're waiting for your car like I was, it's definitely worth a visit.

Sort of an odd ball here, snug between industrial area and a few restaurants but worth the visit!…read moreThe protein shakes are delicious and nutritious, the teas are a bit off tasted the last few times ive given it a chance but the staff can be nice and the shakes are have a great selection of different flavors!

The service was really fast, and all the servers were super nice and welcoming. I also loved the…read morequirky, fun decorations--it made the place feel really cozy and unique. I tried the chilaquiles plate, and while I wouldn't say it was the most authentic, it was still good! I probably wouldn't order it again, but I'm glad I tried it. The French toast was definitely my favorite! It was super good, sweet, and soft. I would definitely order it again and would love to come back and try some of the other flavors. Overall, a really nice breakfast spot!

I have been visiting this location almost weekly for a couple of years now. Most weeks we are a…read moreparty of 3-4. Today we were just a party of 2 plus my service dog. The person who greeted us did everything they could possibly think to do to discourage us from eating there so accommodations wouldn't needed to be made for my service dog. Eventually we seated in the corner at this huge table that could have easily seated 8-10. We were provided menus and ordered two bloody Mary's. Our server then disappeared to the back. We waited and we waited. No water, no coffee, no Bloody Mary's. Eventually someone completely new to us approached us with two waters and asked if they could get us anything to drink. I informed them that we thought we had ordered two coffees and two Bloody Mary's. We were assured they would be right out. After 15 minutes or so our original server resurfaced and asked if we were ready to order. I explained we were still waiting for the coffee and Bloody Mary's that we ordered when we first sat down. The server was going to leave to check on our drinks but I said please take our food order first. We both wanted an order of Chilaquiles w/eggs sunny side up and none of the sides. The server was silent for what seemed like a lifetime and finally said they would check to see if that was possible. They returned offering potatoes, tomatoes, etc. I kept saying no! I might at this point we still didn't have any coffee or Bloody Mary's. Nerves overtook our server and it was obvious they were struggling with how to proceed. The server excused themself from the table once again and bolted to the back. We both looked at each other and decided that today's breakfast would not be brought to us by the Breakfast Republic.

If you're looking for fresh delicious French pastries and bread this is the place to be! Wow…read moreeverything I had was so perfect! I knew I had found a good place when I couldn't even find parking in the parking lot on a Saturday morning. There was a line out of the door and most tables outside were occupied. I certainly did not mind waiting one bit when it's good! The variety is big, everything looks so good you want one of everything. From pastries to sandwiches, bread and salads even dressings and also merch! What a hidden gem! Staff is super friendly and very informative. The sweet girl helping me was so nice and was able to answer all of my questions and her suggestions were great. I will be coming back again and again for sure!

What a gem of a place hidden in a little strip mall in Scripps Ranch near Jerabek Park. Ample…read moreparking with a line out of the door on Saturdays and Sundays. Be ready to wait in a line and keep your eye open for one of the outdoor seating options if you decide to eat onsite. The menu options online and in the store are clear and easy to read. The display windows along with the premade food to go options were laid out really nice for people to grab what they want. The staff is quick with the food service and friendly. On Saturday and Sundays, fresh crepes are available with a variety of options. Great place for takeout and a quick bite! Sadly the oven was down the morning we went but they have a microwave and backup options for the oven items.