Loved the match as and food! I ordered the horchata matcha and chilaquiles and both were delicious! Service was fairly quick. Although only 2-4 people can enter at a time to order. The ambience was calming and peaceful with an outdoor seating area. I'd recommend coming during the week as the weekends can be busy read more

The banana creme latte is ridiculously amazing and will 100% be the reason I return here. By far one of the most delicious specialty lattes I have ever had and I am already sad I finished mine. Galu is a beautiful cafe, though. Workers were friendly too. I think I have a new favorite, but it seems like I'm not the only one judging by the long line. I don't care though, I'll be back just for that latte. ‍ read more

Galu Cafe and Delicatessen - Banana Creme Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Galu is one of the best spots to get matcha in Chula Vista if you don't want to drive all the way to Convoy or other far places. The matcha is really good, and the place has a nice vibe and workers are really nice as well. I'm also glad they added outdoor seating. It can get pretty busy sometimes, so just be patient. Definitely a spot worth checking out. read more

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Heard this place was popping so of course I had to come. My friend said there's always a really long line but on a weekday, the line was fairly short so we decided to stop by! The space inside is pretty small - a small room with a register and a pastry display case. We ordered a cold brew, strawberry matcha, banana creme latte, a strawberry concha, a matcha concha, and a breakfast sando. We went to the outdoor space on the side to wait for our order. My friend liked his cold brew and my other friend said the banana creme latte was super good. Unfortunately the strawberry matcha was a hard miss for me. It didn't taste like matcha, just strawberry milk. The conchas were also extremely dry. But the breakfast sando was good! It was also hard to hear if your order is done unless you're hanging out by the window. read more

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First time here. Went out for Brunch with dear friends. Sitting area were limited, some seating area were along the sidewalk . There were few more seating areas along the side. From the time we got there till time we left, the line was pretty long. Service was fast once order have been placed . Went back for the second time today. Been craving for that mushroom toast again. Portions / ingredients on all orders are pretty much consistent. The open face toasts are "full", can't see the bread unless you pick up what's on top of the bread ( which is a good thing). Service with a smile. Parking, for both times I visited the place, were challenging. Place is across KFC. Residential area / apartment areas. Be prepared to look for street parking. Some free. But along 3rd ave, are all metered parking . Price point, 3 sandwiches plus 2 drinks cost us about $55.00. There is a bathroom available for customers. read more

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We went to visit family and stumbled across this cafe. We came before a long line formed and it seemed to be a good spot to go to! The outdoor patio area was so lively and it was kept so clean. I got a cafe de olla latte and my bf got a banana latte. The line moved fast and everything on the menu sounded great! I don't like a sugar-forward drink and I felt like the flavor of my latte was what I liked! My bf said the banana latte was good too, not too sweet but he would like the banana to be the show stopper for the flavors but that may be a personal preference! I forgot what type of pastry we got, wish we had more time to try the breakfast! It all looks great especially the sandwiches. read more

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I ordered a decaf banana crème latte with oat milk and it was exceptional. The drink was creamy, the banana flavor was robust but not overpowering with a subtle banana flavor that was unique for a coffee drink. The outdoor seating patio is quaint with plenty of small tables to sip and chat. We definitely will be back to try their other drinks! read more

Galu Cafe and Delicatessen - Menu 7/1/26 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Came here because my neighbor recommended it, it did not disappoint. I got the banana matcha and it was really good, not too sweet which I appreciated. My friends both got coffee and they said they were really good. I got the mushroom toast, it was so delicious. It had a slight kick to it and the mushrooms were cooked to perfection. My friend said her egg dish was also really good. The staff here is friendly and efficient which is really appreciated. The locale itself is so cute and super relaxing. It feels like you are at a friend's yard enjoying your cafesito. I will 100% be returning and will try a new matcha flavor. If you want a nice time out, this is the place for you! read more

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10/10!!! I understand the hype now! I wish I would have made it out earlier ! I am obsessed with the banana latte 20/10, as well as the Reuben sandwich with no Sauerkraut. The times I've visited I try to visit early and the wait for the line is on average 15 minutes . I also love their conchas! There's plenty of small tables and the vibe is relaxing! Highly recommend! The only thing is parking , street parking with meters. read more

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I would say 2.5 stars just because the breakfast sandwich carried, the chorizo aioli made this soo yummy. The croissant itself was flakey and buttery. Horchata matcha w/ banana foam. I was so excited to try this place, but matcha is nonexistent omg. It's surprising because the color is there.. horchata 12/10 it just overpowered the banana so I couldn't find it. The banana foam is amazing though - thick and cloudy! Banana matcha. It just taste like water with banana syrup Outside seating, inside is very tiny like 1 party per entry tiny read more

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I've been on a search for really, really good banana coffee. I want a strong cup of coffee with the banana flavor in each sip, not just in the cold foam. I think i finally found it at Galu. I've only been here twice but tried their banana coffee, both hot and iced, each time. I've also had the chance to enjoy their avocado toast, mushroom toast and banana toast. They were all delicious, very hearty, and perfectly assembled. The storefront is small, only allowing a few customers in at a time, which is totally fine. They also have a cute covered patio for guests to enjoy their beverages or meals, while people-watching. I'm glad this cafe isn't too out of the way for me. I just hope their banana coffee isn't a seasonal drink. read more

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Heard about this place after watching a video of them getting broken into. Idk, some people think it's staged. Anyways, after waiting a while to order we were able to get our drinks. Both the coconut cloud matcha and the strawberry matcha were tasty. I can see why this cafe is always busy. The drinks looked and tasted premium. Thanks Galu! read more

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I started coming here when they first opened and I knew it would get popular because of how delicious everything was. My go to is the banana cream latte. My daughter always gets the seasonal matchas and we love the grill cheese sandwich with the tomato soup. Breakfast there is always delicious and the service is quick even though it's incredibly busy now. The girls who works there know my daughter and I now since we are regularly there. It's small but cute and simple and they've made a few changes since we first started going there. We love it and everything so good! Keep it up ladies! read more

Galu Cafe and Delicatessen - Mango Matcha & banana cream latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Miss Angela was really nice to remake my drink I really appreciate that especially having a lot of people she was super sweet about it ! read more

Galu Cafe and Delicatessen - Crème brûlée, latte and banana matcha :) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I loved the vibe !!! Small and intimate and love how there was outdoor seating to the side. Parking was scarce, definitely street parking or at the KFC across the street. The Banana Crème Brulee Matcha was very very good and the taste was beyond expected (definitely would come back) the dirty vanilla chai was great as well. I loved the Tomago Toast, and loved how it was decorated, loved the radish the truffle seasoning and olive oil added) and my cousin had the breakfast sandwich but he took off the pork sausage and the chorizo aioli. Would be great if they can have turkey or chicken sausage option but I understand if they can't. The service was decent the guy at the counter was very nice, however, there was a young lady who seemed up tight and rude after I had asked for hot sauce. I went back to get napkins 10 mins later and she was doing palo santo which through me off and when I went to sit back down I overheard people at the tables talking about the strong smell.... So I would caution... but other than that very pleased was recommended this by a good friend who lives in Chula Vista. read more

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The mushroom toast they have is to die for. I would go back just for that! The matchas are also tasty and well done!

First time here , I saw a lot of TikTok and instagram posts about it saying it was good ,so I wanted to try it myself.first,the line was long we got three matcha and two coffees.once we got the drinks, we notice all the drinks lids kept falling off and they were all dripping everywhere. Making a huge mess everywhere. The drinks themselves were not good, the matcha tasted watered down and didn't taste any of the flavors it claimed to have. The coffees were okay. I will not recommend it, I feel it is just hype and aesthetics. read more

A very cute coffee shop with ample outdoor seating. The line moved fairly fast and they have a nice selection of drinks ranging from various matchas to other asian/mexican style coffees. I opted for the Banana Matcha Latte which was really smooth and had just a hint of banana flavor. It wasn't overly pronounced and I really enjoyed the balance. They also do a nice job of dressing the drink up with the foam, piece of banana, and some sprinkles. Also, it may not seem like a big deal but their drink prices are a little bit more reasonable than your average coffee shop where prices are getting more expensive for those 'specialty' drinks. read more

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The coffee is fantastic, and worth the wait in the long line. I've been here four times now and the line is always 30 minutes or longer. They really need to get a better system for letting you know when your coffee is ready because the woman screaming names out the window is super annoying! . read more

What a lovely little coffee shop! I've heard about this place for a while now but I don't spend a lot of time in Chula Vista so it took me a while to get to it but I'm glad I did! I got the tuna sandwich and banana cream iced latte and both were delish. The coffee was a good balance of strong coffee flavor and sweetness. Staff is super friendly, but note the place is tiny and there's no seating inside, outdoor patio only. Metered street parking was pretty easy to find on a Saturday afternoon. Would definitely recommend this Galu if you're in the area! read more

Galu Cafe and Delicatessen - Tuna sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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I'm a little bummed out after seeing all the great reviews and clips from Instagram. I ordered the banana latte, it is artificial banana flavor but wasn't bad. Wasn't the greatest either Horchata latte was actually better Cafe de olla taste more like cafe de olla than most places Crème brûlée was disappointing. All the drinks had a burnt coffee after taste. I purchased all these flavors to try with my family and all said the same thing. Tasted like burnt coffee at the end. I'd be willing to try again at a later time. Place to order is very small but they do have great outdoor seating area. There wasn't a line when I went but they did take a while before taking my order. Staff was nice. No parking so it could be a challenge as it's a busy area. read more

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My family and I came here a few minutes before it opened and we weren't the first in line! There's metered street parking around the area as well as some lots that you can pay to park at. The actual place is very small so be prepare to stand outside while in line. The interior, while small, is a very minimalistic and clean vibe. As for the drinks- we ordered the horchata latte, horchata matcha latte, banana cream latte, and crème brûlée latte. The employees whisk to order, which is nice! The drinks are definitely on the sweeter side in case you're not big into sweet drinks. I definitely enjoyed watching the employees take out the cooking torch to brûlée the drink. Would definitely come back! read more

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I love this place and given the line, I am not the only one. Their banana matcha is my go to. It is incredibly delicious. Every. Single. Time. I also get the tuna sandwich and it is just a very refreshing and tasty lunch. I should really venture out and get the mushroom toast or the tomato bisque with toast, but I am stuck on my regular order, for good reason too. I think you can't go wrong here. The pastries are also very yummy especially the carrot cake. The street parking has been fine. There is almost always a line during lunch time, but they keep it moving. It is a nice calming environment with seats outside on the side and plenty of greenery. read more

Wow, this place exceeded my expectations!! We ordered the banana cream matcha and i think it started an addition! My fiancé ordered a horchata latte and Galu makes the best one we've tried! We then ordered the salmon toast (our 100% top choice), the banana almond toast (yummy but not a standout) and the breakfast sandwich (classic but still the salmon stole the spotlight). We waited 20 minutes for our food but it was a sunny day and had our drinks quick after ordering we even ordered a second matcha because we were obsessed! The cafe is smaller but there's ample outdoor seating. When you get here make sure you know how to parallel park because street parking only. During the lunch rush it gets busy but I'll wait any time to come back read more

Galu Cafe and Delicatessen - Breakfast Sando, salmon toast, banana almond toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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This place was delicious!!! I can't get over the coffee. Both the banana cream latte and cafe de olla latte were so good. We also tried the carrot cake bread and I don't know what it had inside but it was one of the best I've had. The banana bread was OK but would buy again. I always see a really long line which is why I never stop, but I finally did and no regrets. The line went by quick and there wasn't too many people (probably because of the rain). We sat in the outdoor patio and took our puppy who also had a blast. The vibes were chill for a rainy day and everyone was just vibing and having a good time. read more

Galu Cafe and Delicatessen - Carrot Cake, Banana Bread, Banana Cream Latte and Café de Olla Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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The coffees are flavorful and still taste like coffee. We haven't tried the food but it looks amazing and so fresh. The place was tiny but they have so much business that now they are expanding. There are a couple of tables outside to sit and enjoy your meal. They always have a long line so be prepared to wait... don't worry, it's worth it. We tried the banana crème brûlée latte and Oaxmocha, the total came out to $14.41. Coffee:**** Service:**** Ambiance:*** read more

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First and foremost, I actually really enjoy Galu's coffee. Their flavors are unique, delicate, strong yet mildly sweet and that's what I want my iced coffees to always taste like. I think when they aren't extremely busy with the wait being 30-40 minutes long, that is when they produce their best product to you. The only reason I can't give 5 stars is because their production time can be lengthy. Maybe due to the fact that I only go on weekends and also this is a smaller scale coffee shop. Either way, I always love my coffee at Galu. The crème brûlée latte and banana cream latte has been a staple order for me ever since! read more

Galu Cafe and Delicatessen - Crème Brûlée Latte iced & Banana Cream Latte iced - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Line went quickly. All of the iced matcha lattes and even the hot banana foam latte with oat milk was delish! This one was worth the 30 mins drive. read more

Galu Cafe and Delicatessen - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I went last Friday to Galu Cafe and there was a steady line of about 10 people throughout the time I was there. It took close to 20 minutes to get my food and I didn't feel the workers were very friendly. I was surprised by the wait because they make their drinks fast and I just ordered one sandwich. I got the green goddess tuna sandwich. The tuna was plentiful, the bread was good and the avocado and cucumbers were good quality! However, I felt the flavor was lacking and the sprouts added a bitterness I didn't like. I appreciated the salted potato chips on the side to add some flavor to the meal. I was really looking forward to trying this place, but was honestly a bit let down. read more

Galu Cafe and Delicatessen - Green goddess tuna - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I heard a lot about Galu Cafe and finally was in the area to give them a try on a Saturday morning near 10am. I expected there to be a line, and a LONG line there was! - PARKING - All street parking, make sure to check the meters to see time limits! - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - They have a few tables outside on the sidewalk as well as a shaded patio area around the corner. Not a ton of space so most people take their food and drink to go. The shop itself is very small, where the line ends up needing to be single file against the wall for people to exit after they have ordered. They have a small display case of pastries available at the front as well. You pick up your food and drink at the window outside the shop. I was hoping to try one of their toasts, but the cashier let me know it'd be a 40 minute wait - I couldn't stick around for that long so I'll have to come back another day and hope the line isn't as long. - DRINK - Guava Matcha: They have a wide selection of Matcha drinks, but I adore anything Guava so I had to get this one! The Matcha is smooth and has a nice flavor to it, and the Guava was a nice sweetener. I still had to wait about 10 minutes for this single drink, so definitely make sure you put in enough time for your meter! - OVERALL - I liked my Matcha drink but am not sure if I would wait in a line longer than 40 minutes, let alone another 40 minutes for toast. Maybe will have to try a weekday to avoid the crowds! read more

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I loved the aesthetics, i didnt love the matcha neither did my friend :( they were a little bland not memorable. We did not try any food or pastries but they looked good! read more

Galu Cafe and Delicatessen - Banana matcha Creme brulee matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Big fan of this place. I've been coming here for over a year and my favorites are the green goddess tuna sandwhich and their matcha lattes. This is not a coffee shop you would want to go to for a long study session. All the tables are small and outdoors. This is also not a coffee shop to go to if you're in a rush. The wait on food does take a while but good things take time. I only come here on the weekdays bc it gets packed on Saturday. Their bathroom is always clean too, so that's a bonus. read more

Shoutout to Galu for probably being the best matcha in the Chula Vista area, but if it is peak time, good luck because the line can be a little long. The first time I went, I got the banana matcha. It was pretty good, but the banana was a little overwhelming -- though I'm glad it wasn't unnaturally sweet (and not syrupy). The next time I went, I ordered the creme brûlée matcha, and this is THE DRINK. If you are a fan of creme brûlée, which I am, this drink fulfills that craving (for me, at least!) My sister orders the banana almond butter toast, which looks delicious (and she loves it), but she has mentioned inconsistency in portion size. I ordered the grilled cheese + tomato soup, which is the perfect combination. The sandwich, especially the bread, was delicious! I wish the soup had a thicker consistency though. The cafe itself is small, but there is outdoor seating. I really enjoy Galu's drinks, but I will say, for my matcha and food, it was about $23. That is pretty pricey! I will likely come back every so often still. read more

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Tiny cafe with a cute interior! The line was long but went quickly and the drinks came out quickly as well. The staff were very friendly too! Would definitely come back again for a quick and delicious coffee. read more

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My banana latte was delicious. I wanted to order food but the cashier stated it was about a 20 Minute wait, unfortunately I was on my lunch break. But I was happy my coffee was ready in 5 minutes. I can't wait to come back to try their food. read more

Galu Cafe and Delicatessen - Banana latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chula Vista, California

This is a new favorite spot. I've been wanting to come here for quite some time, and I'm glad I did. I got their ice matcha crème brûlée. The service is amazing. Even with the long lines, they knocked out the drinks and food out efficiently, and there was no drop in quality. My friends enjoyed their drinks. There's only outside seating, but it's perfect on a nice day. There's a bigger table on the side that can fit four to six people, but for the most part it's two per table. I can't wait to come back! read more

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Their strawberry matcha latte was truly great. It was strong in matcha and the strawberry puree was perfectly balanced-- sweetened but not too sweet. This drink truly gave me life back after a long drive. Cafe itself is small (outdoor seating mostly) but plenty of outdoor seating. 5 minute line on a Friday Afternoon read more

Galu Cafe and Delicatessen - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Out of this world!! I was recommended to this place by a friend but I live in Temecula so when I was in the area, this was a must stop shop!! I got two for myself , I got the banana Matcha was good but the coconut water Matcha was something I've never heard of ! I love coconut water so this was a super unique and one of a kind drink. There probably will be a line, but it's worth it and it moves fast read more

Galu Cafe and Delicatessen - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chula Vista, California

My friend wanted to check this place out so we went. The place was really busy outside but they had plenty of seating outside that we saw when we walked up. When you walk into the place it is really tiny inside so not a lot of people can be in there. Mostly just go order and wait outside until you hear your name be called for when your item is ready. The service is great! They are really nice and helpful. They are working fast and whipping out the orders so no one is waiting long. Very clean and organized! The inside is cute. I got the Banana crème latte and it was okay I wished it tasted more Banana in my opinion. My friend got the banana matcha and she really liked it. The food was really really good. Very tasty and flavorful. For the coffee and the toast it was pricy so just prepare yourself to pay roughly around $20 or more. I'm looking forward to going back and trying something else on their menu! read more

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This place was really good. I love a good lox and this was definitely the best one I have ever had. Both breakfast toasts we ordered were gourmet quality and so flavorful. The portions are pretty big, they did not skimp on anything. The parking can be a hassle. It's only street parking, but if you don't mind walking a block you can get free parking in the neighborhood nearby. Bring your patience because you'll also wait in line to order and you wait a bit few minutes for the food. The staff is super friendly and you don't feel rushed despite the long line behind you. There are small, cafe like seating on the sidewalk out front and the side of the building. The place is casual and the decor and ambiance is modern and inviting. This place is worth the parking hassle and the price. I would definitely come back here. read more

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