Parking 5/5 -Good amount of free parking spots in front of…read morethe coffee shop. Service 5/5 -Friendly staff and efficient service Drink 5/5 -Medium iced americano, good quality espresso. For $3.25, it's cheaper than Starbucks and I will support a local business like this one any day over big chain coffee shops :-) Ambiance 5/5 -Air conditioned, cool interior design with a lot of seating options. I also like that they have a lot of local events posted, good space for working or studying and community-centered.

First time visiting after getting a recommendation. This place is pretty good. If you are in the…read morearea looking for coffee and or a small quick bite you should give it a try. 1. The service is friendly. 2. I had a BLT and it was tasty. 3. It was relatively busy for a Saturday morning ( before 9am) yet there was plenty of seating available and the noise levels shifted a little from low to average. 4. My only real negative point comes from the coffee itself. I ordered a hot lavender bliss latte. It was good, I could definitely taste the honey with subtle hints of lavender. I just wish the coffee itself was a bit stronger as well as a more pronounced lavender flavor. I'll stop by again and give the coffee another chance and let you know if my rating changes. That being said I wouldn't pass on it if you are in the area.

Tried HotBevs during a visit to San Diego while exploring Seaport Village. Service was fast and…read morenice. I had one of the iced teaze but can't remember exactly which flavor. I did really enjoy it though and it was very refreshing on a warm day!

Thank you for stopping by our workplace to (extra) caffeinate and energize us throughout our day,…read moreHot Bevs! Their service was fairly quick, even when the line started getting a little longer and there were just the two of them in there. The lady who was taking our orders also stayed friendly and cheerful throughout their stay. This mobile cafe has a pretty extensive list of coffees and teas to choose from; they even have some hot chocolate, apple cider, and Italian soda options for those who aren't huge coffee/tea drinkers! What I tried: Iced Dirty Matcha Green Tea Latte - this was not on their menu, but I asked if they were able to make one and they absolutely delivered! They even gave me the option of adding a single, double or triple shot of espresso! I decided to go with a double shot with oat milk for my drink and it tasted pretty. bomb. diggity. It had just the right amount of sweetness and earthiness from the matcha latte, creaminess from the oat milk, and that bold flavor with the extra kick of caffeine from the coffee. It all blended so perfectly well together that you can still taste the notes of matcha and coffee with every sip! I truly enjoyed it. Iced Toasty Marshmallow Latte - this was my second order after hearing lots of positive comments from my coworkers about it. I've always been one to try those unique flavors/drinks, so this one stood out to me too. This drink was a bit more on the simpler side; just like a flavored iced coffee (as expected). But even still, they did it right. It wasn't watery or too sweet or bland. It's a pretty well made iced coffee! As for the toasty marshmallow flavor... I'm not sure if it tasted like a toasted marshmallow for me, but it was more like vanilla with a hint of something else. I still thoroughly enjoyed it though! Overall, Hot Bevs left a lot of wired & caffeinated, but happy & sated office workers for the day. I was beyond thrilled with their service and drinks, and I wish they'd come back soon. If you're on the hunt for some coffee/tea catering, make sure to include them on your list! They're seriously like a fully functioning cafe on wheels!

This coffee shop is seriously underrated and definitely slept on. The coffee was delicious and…read moreperfectly balanced, with just the right amount of sweetness while still letting the flavor of the coffee come through. The gentleman there, who I believe may be the owner, was incredibly kind, welcoming, and made the whole experience even better. You can tell there's real care put into both the coffee and the service. Definitely a hidden gem and a place worth checking out. I'll absolutely be coming back!

I had an appointment nearby and make it a point to try coffee shops in the areas I'm in…read more The mall is a mess right now with construction but I still found it (my review doesn't reflect that). It's a cute colorful little shop. The girl working was very friendly. I saw the board outside after she reminded me of the specials and decided to try the iced chocolate banana latte. This is not something I would normally try but it sounded good. I'm more of a coffee purist generally. The girl told me all about it and talked it up so I was looking forward to trying it. She said the banana was a strong flavor, which is OK cause I like banana. She made my drink and I paid and was on my way. As I was walking back to my car, I took a sip. I'm not sure what happened, but there was zero banana flavor. It was just chocolate. I don't know if she ran out of banana or what happened but had I known I would've ordered something different. Quite disappointing actually. Since I'm in the area every few months and it has a five star reputation I will come back and try something else on a different day but today was not my day for getting a good drink.

Had to load up with a coffee before exploring San Diego, and this cute little shop didn't…read moredisappoint! I was debating between an Americano and a sweet treat, and I'm glad I went with the latter. The cookie butter latte was delicious and the service was quick and friendly! Didn't try the candy, but they have caramels to sample!

Hard to find but worth the search. The owner is congenial and talented coffee barista. I asked for…read morea hot latte green matcha and was curious about her bottles of flavorings. Instinctively she asked which flavor caught my attention: I chose pistachio dure to the green nutty flavor and it was PERFECT,coupled with honey. Will be back again when I'm in SD.

Noy really memorable. Parking is difficult only three or…read morefour spots that are not SDSU permit spots, and they appear to be used by employees of the gas station and possibly the coffee cart. It is kind of one of those one and done. The flavor is lacking and kind of a chemical taste to it.

Great coffee! Their Irish cream is sooo good. Not a flavor you see many places. If you are in the…read morearea, I recommend this coffee spot.

I had the butter brown sugar cinnamon crème brûlée. Good grief!!! Ahhhhmazing!!! Customer service…read morewas top notch. Pricing is very reasonable. Hit the La Mesa farmers market on Friday's from 3-7 to score your own!

The Brûlée Bar is strictly an online service. You message the business through Facebook, Instagram,…read moreor Yelp to determine which flavors they have in stock for that week. The next step is to figure out the quantity as the servings are sold as an individual Spark ($4) or as a double Flicker ($8). Payment is done through Venmo and then you set a pick-up time. The available flavors at the time of my order were Clove Thai Tea, Wasabi White Chocolate, and Five Spice Ube (vegan). I chose one Spark of each variety. The location to pick-up my treats was at the NW corner of Teralta Park. Matt met me in front of the park sign near the intersection of 40th St and Orange Ave to hand a bag to me. When I got home, I took a taste of each brûlée. The Clove Thai Tea was my favorite because it had the most floral flavor. They were all very creamy and of high quality. It would be nice if they made some appearances at the local farmer's markets to get some more visibility. What The Brûlée Bar offered was good enough for a four star rating.

Had the best drink here this weekend. First time, ordered the Dirty Chai over ice. It came with an…read moreedible little flower and was really delicious. I drank it slow to savor it. The service was great too, both the cashier (owner?) and the barista were engaging. I did not feel like a stranger here. The store is cute and clean with plenty of seating.

Finally finding a cute coffee shop in my area was the best!…read more I had driven by several times and there was always a line in the morning so I figured it must be good. I check the reviews and all good things. So one day when I finally had a few extra minutes I stopped by. The owners were both there. They were extremely kind and helpful when deciding. I loved that they also offer cookies, pastries and THE BURRITOS.... Oh those yummy burritos are perfect. As a Hispanic, this is how we would make them at home. Small quick bites that are full of flavor and easy to eat on the go. I digress, back to the star of the show, the coffee! I first tried the Vietnamese iced coffee which was perfect for this tired mom of 2 who runs a small business. Then I got hooked on the iced mexican mocha for a long time. Not sure what Mexican chocolate they grind up in there but it's delicious. And recently I tried the Banana pudding latte and holy guacamole its perfection in a drink! Not too sweet and so well balanced with notes of cardamom and a cold foam that seeps into the drink making it one of the best tasting lattes I've ever had! Please do yourself a favor and go try the banana pudding latte before it's gone. I really hope this goes from seasonal to a permanent drink on their menu because it's so worthy.

First let me say that it was hard to find a caterer in San Diego. There were some that said they…read morewould do the event then weeks later they would tell me they were booked. Others would not send a quote once I spoke to them and finally there were some that flat out never called me back. Tonya was very professional and responsive from the start. She also worked with me to plan a unique combination of entrees that met all the dietary requirements I had. I like that she came out a week prior to do a site inspection, meet us and get the lay of the land. Once the day of the event came she showed up 2 hours prior to the guest arriving (as promised) and had everything she needed. Sh was ready on time to serve the meal. We had her team serve a buffet line. Service went well with Tonya calling the tables to get in line. The line moved smoothly. Tonya kept close contact with me throughout the event to make sure everything stayed on schedule. During the event and while there was down time in the kitchen (after dinner was served) she managed to get out on the dance floor for a song or two as well. This really added a warming factor that made her and her team a part of the event. After the event was over Tonya and her team cleaned up all their trash so we couldn't even tell they were there. They left the kitchen clean as well. She boxed up all the leftovers and placed them in the refrigerator. An added bonus was that she cut and served the birthday cake that I prepared for our guest. She also served the champagne and sparkling cider for the toast. I only have two items for constructive criticism. 1) It would be great if Tonya found another method of payment that does not charge a 4% client processing fee as did PayPal. I hated having to pay that. 2) As a client you should make sure and let her know in advance if you want reduced salt or sugar in any of the food items. I thought the chicken was a tad on the salty side but I am the type of person that never adds salt to a meal after it is cooked. I am sure Tonya would accommodate a request like this. I should have thought of this in advance so I am not dinging her for it. Our event was in the backyard birthday dinner at a residence. It was a buffet style dinner with service for 60 people. I would definitely recommend Tonya and use her again.

Tonya is THE best! I hired TBO&C to cater my boyfriend's birthday party at Balboa Park for about 24…read morepeople on a Saturday morning. From the very first email, Tonya was responsive, professional, and incredibly helpful. She crafted a menu for the party and ran with a couple ideas I had. I could tell she cares for her clients and delivering the best service. She scoped out the location of the party before the event and was there early, the set up was beautiful, and she thought about all the details. The best part was THE FOOD! She made a complete breakfast spread and it was absolutely delicious. The French Toast bake was the best we've ever had (so many guests said that too). It was crisp on the outside and flavorful and soft on the inside. She also made this sausage hash that was seasoned perfectly. She served the food to all the guests and kept it warm. The fruit spread was beautiful too! I highly recommend Tonya for any event that you are planning to have! She has the biggest heart and it shows in her food and her company. Thank you for making my boyfriend's birthday so special!