Good coffee, quiet enough for work, and it's got indoor and outdoor seating with lots of plugs. I just wish they were open later.

I'm all about healthy choices. I look for organic but didn't feel as though this was an option. It's a quaint coffee spot and seemed popular I presume by the neighborhood community. Other than that I'll pass.... read more

Nice neighborhood gathering spot. Drinks and food are good and not overpriced. The outdoor tables are very uncomfortable.

Kaffee Meister is so good! They know how to do a honey lavender latte like no other! Thanks Kaffee Meister PS you must try their turkey blt I still find myself thinking about that sandwich. read more

Great customer service and the best oat milk latte I have found in a long while! Extra creamy and velvety latte just how I like them. Some cafes use the watered down oat milk but this place served me luxury! The women working here are always so upbeat and welcoming, they really turned my day around! read more

Not a bad coffee shop at all! I ordered iced Viennese latte and iced Dark chocolate coconut latte (half sweetened) and they were both so yummy! They also have kombucha on tap. I got the strawberry/coconut mix (forgot what it was called) and it was good! Sad that they were out of POG, which is their pretty popular one from what the employees have mentioned. Speaking of employees, they were all nice and informative. Parking that day was almost non existent that day, considering that this coffee shop is located in a big complex. I'll definitely come back whenever I'm in the area. read more

Very comfortable coffee shop with ambiance: A nice mixture of sofas, tables and easy chairs. I listened to a jazz guitarist in the corner who was keeping the whole mellow and relaxing vibe going strong. A much welcome contrast to the Big Bad Bitter Coffee Corporate Cookie Cutter Starbucks. read more

Their caramel frap is delicious, it's probably my favorite thing on their menu...I know I'm so basic lol. I decided to try their honey lavender latte this last time...and if you love chai latte you'll probably like that. Monkey Mocha Frap was also very delicious! My husband tried their cold brew and really enjoyed it :) read more

Totally hit, or miss. Yesterday's Latte was incredible, today totally sucked. They messed up and made it to go, when I ordered, "for here." I watched as they tried to transfer my latte from the paper cup to the ceramic mug, and then add more steamed milk, you know, like I wouldn't notice. It tasted like milk, without coffee. Brew, over in La Mesa, gets it right. They've never served me something like this.... I'll be driving over there from now on. read more

After one visit to the friendly Kaffee Meister, I'm a fan. It's owner-run, and it shows as they are caring and welcoming. Great "flat white", which is similar to a latte, and a nice breakfast sandwich with egg, cheese, and canadian bacon on a soft fresh croissant for a reasonable price. We also tried a salad which was good, and they even offered to split it for us. It's comfortable and welcoming inside. You can sit at tables or on comfty furniture. I wish I was in Santee more often, so I could stop in every week! I will definitely stop here for my coffee next time I'm in the area. We've tried quite a few different types of places in the area and this is one of the better places to come in Santee. read more

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I came to Kaffee Meister to join a local friend for coffee. She mentioned that she really enjoyed Kaffee Meister and that I should try it. I mean, who doesn't prefer a small local shop over Starbucks, right? We both ordered the 16oz Mocha and..... O M G! It was the biggest, most beautiful mocha that has ever graced my presence. They served it with a yummy butter cookie. The mocha was delicious, not overly sweet, and creamy. I have now been back twice, and can't steer away from ordering anything else. The shop sits in a corner of a strip mall, it's pretty simple cute decor and open. The layout is great for meeting friends, and sitting around the sofa, or coming in to study on the laptop. I can't wait to go back again, and I live in South Park! read more

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Great coffee. I got a medium Lav Latte (plus oat) and it was one of the best I've had (and I've been a barista). Not overly sweet and I like the oat they use, and the overall vibes and baristas were nice. read more

This is one of my favorite coffee shops in SD county. Cozy couches and tons of tables, this shop was made for you to bring your books or laptop and curl up with a cup of coffee to get some work done. They are now serving more substantial food I think, but in the past it has mostly been acai bowls and a few pastries and bagels. I know their muffins come from the store because the liners say 'sprouts' on them...but it doesn't really bother me. Another huge perk is the fact that they have a bunch of different milk and substitutes. Soy, almond, and macadamia...how do you choose??Keep an eye out, because they do have open mic nights and shows featuring local artists, as well as some fun merch. Seriously, go here.4 read more

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Really good coffee with the traditional cortados, americanos, etc. Their regular lattes with house made syrups are great. Their seasonal flavors are also delicious. They have every variety of milk: oat, almond, macadamia, etc. and they also have plenty of gluten free snack and food options. Definitely recommend! read more

I'm all about latte art and this is the only cafe in my area that does it! And with care and thought, I might add. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating and on both occasions I was there, the atmosphere was really quiet and laid-back. A great place to spend some quality time working on stuff, reading the paper, and enjoying your beverage and/or snack of choice. The coffee's great too, of course. read more

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Love going there!!! Super workers and clean place. I like to study there...also their coffee is amazing.

I try new coffee shops weekly, but Kaffee Meister has been my favorite coffee shop to date and I visit often. My go-to is an iced caramel macchiato, sausage egg and cheese sandwich (with pesto butter), and a strawberry scone-- but literally everything on the menu I've tried has been so so good! Cozy inside with lots of natural light and plenty of outdoor seating as well. Baristas are always super friendly. read more

I had a peach black iced tea here and it tasted good (as expected, nothing too special about the drink). The parking lot was surprisingly crowded. The interior of this place seemed good for studying. I saw lots working on their laptops here. The decor wasn't super impressive. They had plants here and there and some hanging twigs on the ceiling. They played indie folk music and had some beer in the fridge. I also saw the worker scooping what looked to be gelato. They have soups of the day as well. There are a couple outdoor tables options fit for two people. They sell their own grounds and lots of merchandise with their logo and name on it. The female workers here both wore short shorts (maybe that's part of the work attire). They have a same sex bathroom and serve yourself water. read more

Five stars for their Iced White Mocha. It was perfection! Three stars for how long it takes to get one drink. The barista was really sweet, but it took about 7 minutes to make with only one drink in front of me. Also, the drinks are VERY pricey. Still recommend you check it out! read more

We stopped by for breakfast after seeing the reviews on Yelp. Being right next door to Janet's, we were curious how their fare would stand-up against the solid offerings next door. The egg and cheese sandwich is $3.95 and pesto is added at no extra charge. Served on a croissant, sourdough, or whole wheat bread, the sandwiches taste great and are very fresh, but are too small to qualify as a meal. The sandwiches are about the size of a closed fist. That being said, the pesto is great and the croissant is flaky and delicious. The atmosphere is very nice and the decor is warm and inviting. Nice place to hangout with friends and family. Overall, this is a nice place to meet-up for coffee and a snack, but the serving size is too small to qualify as a meal. If it weren't for the small portions in relation to the size of the meal, it would be 5-stars. read more

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I want to preface this review with the fact that I was a HUGE fan of KM before quarantine and unfortunately I feel like they've lost some of their jazz over the last 10 months. They have an excellent variety in the menu and the workers are always super nice. The baked goods are to die for and they can accommodate any diet (vegan, GF, paleo, etc). I'm writing this review because yesterday our order was absolutely horrific and I just can't get over it. My boyfriend ordered the BLT on a bagel and I ordered a vegetarians Andie had on a bagel. We also got a macadamia nut milk cappuccino and a nitro cold brew. Sounds good? We thought so too. The drinks were ok. Even though I asked for one pump vanilla, it never ended up in my cappuccino so that tasted pretty bland and uneventful. The sandwiches were so NOT WORTH THE PRICE. First the sandwich says it comes with lettuce, well, they decided that just one very skinny piece of butter lettuce was enough. Paper thin and disintegrating on the Mayo and mustard they lathered on the bagel. Then we have one slice on tomato and one onion ring and then to the avocado... the menu says avocado and I thought "a little mom and pop coffee shop will have real avocado"... wrong. It was that gross avocado that comes out of a package. And finally, my vegetarian didn't even have the cheese on it! They forgot! I paid $7 for a bagel with packaged avo, 1 slice tomato, 1 onion ring, and a tissue thick piece of lettuce. My boyfriends BLT was the same story with the lettuce and tomato. I could be picky but I just feel like if you're going to serve breakfast sandwiches or sandwiches of any kind then don't be shy if your price is that high! We ate it because we had already left and didn't have time to go back but just be aware that the sandwiches really aren't amazing and we were really disappointed with that experience. read more

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Great Coffee with a Great Service, where can you beat that? I ordered White Mocha with Oatmilk the best ever. read more

Nice people. Great place. I had a problem with my first visit here (which really was just my poor choice when ordering) and they happily corrected it. I hope they do more with their decor. They seem to have steady business and continue to add new menu items. Love this home town owned coffee shop read more

super good espresso and food. came here in search of a place to get school work done and it's perfect: quiet music (if any at all), great seating, and a mellow ambiance. my new favorite spot :) read more

While their food menu is lacking, they make up for it in the variety of coffee and teas. The Wood-n-Lips Open Mic on Thursdays are always great. You can come to listen or to play. Friendly owners and staff. One of my favorite drinks is the Reeds Extra Ginger Brew. read more

The coffee is better than starbucks but still watered down and not worth the price. The baristas attitudes and overall friendliness is seriously lacking. Both times I've been in the atmosphere feels like a funeral. It's like the girls behind the counter would rather be doing anything but making coffee. Weird vibe for sure. Not super welcoming, won't be back. read more

The best coffeehouse in all of San Diego, to be sure. I have been supporting local coffee houses all of my teen and adult life and this is the most delicious and has a great atmosphere. You need to check it out! They support local talent and have a friendly, chill ambiance. read more

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Worst coffee ever. I ordered a hot coffee with half and half and it was freezing cold and very bitter tasting. I asked them to put it in the microwave for 20 seconds and you would have thought I was carrying a bomb! Many looks exchanged between them before they reluctantly did it. It was still ice cold and I gave up and threw it in the garbage where it belonged on my way out. Don't waste your money. read more

I really enjoyed this coffee shop. I tried the acai bowl and it was good but tiny for the price. There was live music and the staff was super friendly. There are some couches and outdoor seating. Def will return to try tea and coffee. It appears to be a good spot to meet a friend, read a book or get some work done. read more

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It was my first coffee shop to visit since moving back to San Diego and I'm SO HAPPY. Cafe was absolutely beautiful, everyone was super nice, coffee is roasted in-house and tastes amazing! I got my usual morning latte and really can't wait to come back and work on my laptop here. My office will be all of the cutest and highest quality coffee shops around town and this one is definitely getting added to my list. I can't wait to visit their other locations and try their menu items! read more

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Was looking for a gourmet cup of coffee while visiting Santee and Yelp didn't let me down. This coffee shop was hard to find because their sign says COFFEEHOUSE and in small letters to the left, Kaffee Meister. During our first visit we got two cups of coffee to go. The wait was about 20 minutes, but the coffee was great! Way better than Starbucks! During the second trip we got the same coffee, the Mocha and the Viennese, and two acai bowls to go! The coffee was consistent, except that the barista this time around didn't make any nice design in the cup, he just poured the milk right in. Boring. Anyway, the acai bowls were delicious, definitely not as delicious as Hawaii or anything close, not even on our top ten list. However, the granola was yummy. The turn off regarding the bowl was that the acai was slightly watered down, not as strong as it's supposed to be. Oh well. We definitely know where to get our coffee in Santee! $20 read more

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Excellent spot for breakfast after a morning hike. Breakfast sandwiches are great, and one of the best Americanos I've tasted in SD County. Staff is super friendly and the atmosphere is excellent. read more

Cute, cozy neighborhood coffee shop, really good espresso beverages! Awesome customer service Doppio was a tad acidic Cappuccino, latte, drip coffee all delicious!! Happy they offer almond milk :) A little slow on the bar but worth it if you have the time. read more

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What a great little spot! As a professional Realtor who prides myself on providing incredible customer service, I have to recognize when I experience this myself. I meet with clients or other co-workers here about once a month. And every time I do I am greeted with a smile and the best cappuccino in the area. Let's keep supporting our small local businesses and keep Santee awesome. read more

Leslie the owner was very friendly and offered me a gift card for the problems I was having with my orders etc. All the employees have been very friendly and my orders were perfect. I will continue to support this great business and urge everyone to go and give them a try if you haven't already read more

I've been living in Santee for a while now and have been wanting to try Kaffee Meister. Their white mocha is just what I was looking for, a nice balance of espresso taste and sweetness. I've seen so many good reviews about their pastries and had to try something. The bear claw is fantastic! A light but fulfilling treat to satisfy your sweet tooth. The staff was really friendly and attentive as well. I'll have to come back with my husband to try one of their breakfast sandwiches! He's not much of a coffee drinker so I appreciate their fridge with soft drinks to give people a variety. read more

The best coffee in San Diego I love it Great place and the best customer service my new place to go :) read more

Kaffee Meister - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santee, California

First time at this kaffee shop although I have passed this local favorite for many years. It's a beautifully warm Monday morning on the way to my daughter's summer school and we wanted to kaffeneite before she goes to class and I go for a run. We ordered a couple of 12oz cold brews with thick cream and went on our way. Definitely a spot I see myself hanging out with my laptop or journal or even meet someone casually for business. read more

Great coffee and great vibes. It's my go-to coffee spot. I drive from San Diego city to Santee regularly just to support this place.

The coffee is always good. Although bit pricey. However, since Covid hit they ask if you'd like to leave a tip! Which I understand they don't want anyone touching the iPad but maybe turn it towards your guest and let them know there is a question! Don't put people on the spot. I personally always tip but some people can barely afford a special treat for themselves, it just seems pushy! read more