I was on the way to a friend's house in the area and was in the mood for coffee so I did a quick yelp search and found this place. I would say I am pretty picky when it comes to coffee and this place was just ok. It wasn't bad wasn't good either. I had macadamia latte and GF scone. I couldn't taste any coffee/espresso in latte and the scone was too sweet and pasty. Overall, it was just OK. read more

Staff is always pleasant and answer any questions you may have about their specialty drinks or specials/seasonal drinks. Great place to sit, read a book, and watch the world go by on the patio space outside in the morning :) read more

I am a local and have always enjoyed coffee. So I was excited to try this place and was pleasantly surprised by how I liked it. The coffee shop ambience was great and the coffee was amazing, you can never go wrong with a black coffee. There are many drinks on the menu to choose from. Would recommend if you want to work alongside a good cup of joe. read more

Cozy place to sit for a while, friendly staff and respectful patrons. The food and drinks are quite good, I really loved coming here for breakfast or lunch. read more

Great coffee beans and wonderful latte's . Baristas not always friendly but the coffee makes up for it .

"MEXICAN MOCHA" is all I have to say. This is the best one so far and I have had many. I drive all the way from Chula Vista to have this baby. A friend of mine tried it with their macadamia milk she loved it. This cancels any other cup of joe you have ever tried. read more

Always a friendly staff and the iced white mocha is on point. They even offer my pup treats every time we come in. I love this place for the coffee flavor. read more

This is a great local coffee shop that Id much rather contribute to compared to its larger competitor .. *cough* Starbucks *cough*.. but seriously. They have amazing seasonal flavors like lavender (which is not too strong and floral), and in the fall they have an amazing cinnamon spice flavor. The customer service is nice and personal, it feels like they actually enjoy working there. The coffee is awesome!! My favorite is a flash brew iced coffee with lavender and macadamia milk. It sounds like something a unicorn would drink but it's amazing! Check it out if you're in for some hospitality and a good cup of joe! read more

Wow. We used to frequent the former coffee shop in its place (Friendly Grounds) and were sad when they closed. Not crying crocodile tears for them anymore!! This place is FANTASTIC. From decor, to coffee, to tea offerings....LOVE! Let's break it down: // cappuccino and lattes were incredibly smooth. The little cup the capp came in was beyond adorable. The barista drew a pretty leaf design in the foam. Almost too pretty to drink. // the barista was so sweet and masterfully crafted the drinks. She took time and answered all our menu questions. // huge upgrade from the previous layout. I love the new furniture and there are ample tables. // they carry Harney & Sons teas! Such a treat seeing these as I've only come across a few fancy restaurants that carry the brand. // volcano candles !! They have little items for sale , but this made me squeal in delight. My fave candles at a coffee shop? I'm sold! // priced well ... capp was $2.75. // if Anthropologie opened a coffee shop, this would be it. Loved the interior so much! Lots of wood, succulents, LPs spinning ... Adorable. So happy to have them in Santee. Well worth the drive from all over the county. read more

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Ordered an 8oz cappuccino and a latte for my husband and both drinks were perfect. Fast service and pleasant environment.

Pretty bummed out when i ordered a white mocha and after all the foam went down I was left with 3/4 of what I paid for. Not having enough coffee on a Monday morning at work sucks. read more

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

I needed a place to lounge and get some work done. Good thing this was in my direction. Here was my experience on a Sunday afternoon. AMBIANCE: Parking: Plaza parking, I didn't have any issues finding parking. There was room for about 40 cars. The 5 parking spots in front are short term parking. Seating: Plenty of seating. From lounging, tables, bar seating, inside and out. Most of the outside seating is protected by the roof. The spot can house about 40 total. Feels: The plaza is pretty random with a library, cafe, salon, and all that jazz. It's a nice place to walk around but not exactly the most popping place. The cafe itself is pretty pleasant. It is a spacious area with some nice hip art. The music can very to ratpack to simple classic alternatives. Great place to get work done or catch up with friends. FOOD: Green smoothie (Recommend) A smoothie that gets the job done. Not your natural and fresh made but a healthy and sweet alternative. You can't taste much of the spinach and kale but moreover the pineapple and mango pure) CUSTOMER SERVICE: Pretty good. The barista was friendly, knowledgable, and quick with the delivery. TL; DR OVERALL: 4 Stars. The price for the drinks were fair, my order was delicious, and the vibes were wonderful. It may not be THE place in SD but a great to be at if you're in the area. The menu isn't too plentiful but they have a few good things if you're hungry. For those that are in SD and want to avoid the hustle and bustle of SD, this is a nice local place to check out. TIPS: * Check their website for their open mic days/nights * Lakeside is the home of the original Kaffee Meister read more

Kaffee Meister - The Green Smoothie! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santee, California

Fantastic little coffee shop. Love this place! My best friend and I meet here frequently and we never have a bad time. Great food and great coffee! read more

We are new to the area and I am in love with this coffee shop. Great atmosphere, great staff, and amazing coffee. I come here just for my iced Lavender Honey Latte with oat milk and I have to say that this is the best lavender latte I have ever had and I mean EVER! read more

Relaxed environment, indoor and outdoor seating. Good coffee, excellent breakfast. Also ordered to go, pastries were delish!

Stopped in on a rainy day a couple of weeks ago. Staff is super friendly, place is cozy, and the drinks were delicious!

I love this place! The açaí bowl is amazing! They really listen to reviews and adjust accordingly. I've read some reviews that complain about them not having certain options. But all of that is changed! It is very sweet. But I'm happy with that, it just doesn't seem as healthy as other places. But the granola is amazing! This is my new favorite place for açaí bowls! I also try a frappe each time I'm here and not one of them has disappointed me yet! Customer service is great! And everyone is so kind and patient! read more

This coffee shop was a nice, comfortable place to hang out with a friend on a rainy morning. The staff was attentive and cheerful. The coffee and breakfast were tasty. We'll be back. read more

I had the brown sugar latte. It was so good. It was sweet, without being syrupy. I usually don't put any sweetener in my coffee, but this was really yummy! The atmosphere was great. I also had a breakfast sandwich and that was really good too. The service was fast and friendly. I live nowhere near this place, but am looking for an excuse to go back. read more

My wife and I really enjoyed this place. I got the cinnamon roll latte, and she got the pecan praline latte so we did kind of go out on a limb trying holiday special drinks so we weren't too upset when the pecan drink wasn't her favorite...but it wasn't bad, just not the best. BUT, my cinnamon roll latte was DELICIOUS. Tasted just like the perfect cinnamon roll and really brought out my holiday cheer lol. It was a little too warm inside because it was really cold outside, but I really liked the ambiance and layout of the place. Very classic coffee shop vibe and it was nice. Would definitely come back again to try a more "normal drink". read more

It could be a good place if the owner spent more time there.  Owner doesn't spend enough time there to see who are the good and nice employees. Their business practices are not the best. Discriminating against age or race is not a good way to keep a business going. I also witnessed an employee making food without washing her hands and/or even wearing gloves. Tossed that food out. read more

Girl working at register today was very rude, pretentious and shouldn't be working in this type of setting if she can't be nice to the customers. read more

I love searching around for local coffee shops and trying out their drinks. The place seems very comfortable and well furnished if you are looking for a place to finish up some work or have some studying to do. All the staff here are nice and friendly and every thing is clean. The only thing is, I was not impressed with their coffee. I am quite picky with what I look for in coffee and I had high hopes for this place, but unfortunately I didn't find their coffee to be worth the price tag. I got a caramel latte and my girlfriend got a vanilla latte and both of our drinks were very mediocre and pricey. read more

Amazing coffee!!! You can tell it's quality and unique. I need to go back (probably tomorrow ), but I believe I tasted some spice notes (almost like cinnamon), and some delightful fruitiness. I drink my coffees black, but I'm sure if you add a little cream and a touch of sugar, it will bring out those fruit forward tastes out even more. read more

Liked the coffee but really appreciated the ambiance. Picked up a used book from the grab a book pile and hunkered in to read while waiting for my puppy who was at the groomer. If I lived local, I would be back in a heartbeat. read more

This place is amazing all around. Good food, good coffee, great place to hang out and get work done. This is the best coffee shop in Santee hands down. read more

Love love love this coffee shop! Great costumer service! Great drinks and yummy muffins!!!! Love coming after dance class read more

I stopped by this spot by chance this morning after walking at Santee Lake. I Yelped some coffee shops near me as I don't often visit this area. I live in Central SD near lots of great cafes. The service is hit or miss at a lot of these places, but I had a good vibe walking in here. The staff was super friendly and my order came out lightning quick despite ordering three items while a small crowd had built up inside. I ordered a caramel oat milk latte. The syrup, espresso, and oat milk were smooth and made a great combination together. Who knew that Santee has some of the best coffee I've had in San Diego County. I teased my friend in Santee that I am going to visit them more so I can try other drinks at this cafe and I will be back soon! read more

Always a wonderful place for a good drink & a good catch up with friends! It's also a great place to do homework or study.

Good coffee selection and friendly, professional staff. A great place to hang out with your mobile devices(phone, iPad, laptop) Their soups and scones are very good. read more

I've been on a small business only kick. Or least when i can. Instead of Starbucks, I've been going here! They have better Frapps and better PRICES!!! I love their lattes. They makes DELICIOUS pastries. Such a cute little coffee shop. Friendly staff and I'm not 100% sure but i think i met the owners who are very kind! 1000/10 recommend read more

Just tried their iced tea this past week (peach something) and it was amazing! I got it sweetened but I don't think it needs it. So next time, I'll try it without. Definitely my go- to for lattes and now a great spot for iced tea. Their staff are all super nice and remember me by name, i love that! read more

Kaffee Meister - My favorite, small latte. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santee, California

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I love the shop, very nice and clean , cozy , you can definitely study and read here , but ... it is exxxxpensive, pricier than most coffee shops. I got a 120z caramel latte w/ almond milk for $6.55! Not satisfied with the amount for the prize, especially when waking up and going to a coffee shop is about having that first sip! read more

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

My favorite coffee shop!! Not only is their coffee amazing, but I love that you can place your order online, and pick it up. They will even bring it out to your car if you call and ask. Whenever I am planning on grabbing coffee on my way to work, I always stop here instead of dealing with the crazy starbucks line. I love that I can help support a small business, and I feel like the quality is 10x better. Their breakfast sandwiches are amazing to! Everyone here is always so friendly and welcoming. read more

Favorite coffee in Santee by a long shot . The lattes are very creamy and delicious. My favorite is one they only carry seasonally in summer , Coconut latte . It's so good I wish they would carry all year . I know inflation is kind of a trend right now everywhere but my only complaint is it's kind of pricey . I usually order two lattes and it's around $13 -$15 after tipping. The other thing I've noticed recently is that if you do mobile order, the pick up window is literally 40 mins later . I'm not sure why it would be a 40 minute window which kind of defeats wanting to order ahead to save time ..... read more

Terrible place, went this morning to get an americano with a splash of half and half. I got it and drove home only to find the cream was spoiled (chunks of cream accumulated around the sides and floating in it). I drove all the way back and told them, they remade the drink and told me they didn't put half and half because all of theirs were spoiled. I wonder how many other people they potentially poisoned today. This isn't the first time I've had problems so I will write this place off and not return. read more

Kaffee Meister - Spoiled half and half - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santee, California

My favorite coffee. I'm not a coffee drinker, most just taste like milk and acid to me. But Kaffee Meister makes a realllllly good Honey Lavender Latte. Very simple drink, the lavender and honey does not mask a bitter bean. They're just a hint of flavor to enhance the actual coffee. I'm so glad I found one so close I can go often for a special treat. read more

This coffee shop is awesome! It's one of my favorites local places to come and get coffee. When I'm in the mood for coffee and I don't want Starbucks I'll usually come here. That ambiance here is super cool and everybody here is very welcoming. The staff here is nice and friendly and really know how to make good coffee. My friend and I need a place to come hang out and chit chat for a little bit, we decided kaffe mister since it was close to my house. The coffee here is always fresh and tasty. Today I decided to try something new and get there cinna-roll latte and my friend got there cold brew coffee. The coffee here tastes really good and we always leave here satisfied. They also have a couple of food items here that you can choose from. I've tried their breakfast sandwich with sausage and I really love it. This place really has a homey vibe and it's really a comfortable place to come and hang out. read more

I've tried to go here at least once a week during the pandemic. My daughter likes their acai bowls and they've got a nice Moroccan mint tea I like. But today, I went in for an acai bowl and was told they couldn't make one for me because they were closing in four minutes. Now, I've been in this exact situation in food service and it sucks - you want to clean up and go home. But the posted hours were to 5:00, not 4:56 - and that doesn't count the four minutes I waited to be helped because they were a little busy. I'll probably go back sometime because my kid likes their acai bowls, but Everbowl is closer anyway and there are plenty of places to get good tea. UPDATE 6/1 - been back a few times and gotten the great, friendly service and good food & drink I regularly get. Owner quickly apologized after the first review - all you can ask for. Nice local business to support! read more

We love this place so I'm giving 5 stars, but why WHYYYY did you take away the croissant breakfast sandwich. The artisan roll sandwich is so dry. It's hard to eat honestly. We want the croissants back read more