I visited Kini Koffee for the first time while spending time in Del Mar. Kini Koffee is located on the rooftop of The Plaza. Parking is available on the street or there's a parking structure that you have to pay for. Kini Koffee has a small menu but has all the common coffee drinks and a seasonal menu. I ordered from the seasonal menu and loved my drink. It was a great combination of espresso flavor and peppermint. The other seasonal drinks sounded great. There were a few breakfast items available and a few pastries. We had the chocolate muffin and although it was very good, I don't think I would pay $7.70 for it again. The employee was very friendly. I enjoyed our visit and would recommend Kini Koffee! read more

Kini Koffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Del Mar, California

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The vibe here was very much "please do not talk to me while I'm making somebody else's coffee until I tell you I'm ready to take your order." I like supporting the little single-server coffee cart and cafe places because they are the little guys, but this felt less welcoming neighborhood coffee spot and more like I was bothering someone by ordering coffee. The coffee itself was okay. I ordered a cold brew, so it wasn't exactly a high maintenance request either. read more

Located on the 3rd floor of the plaza is this cute little coffee stand. They specialize in matchas and chai but they have a wide range of different drinks. They also had sweet and savory pastries as well. I love its location because of how peaceful it is up there. There is plenty of seating area outdoor. Parking is easy since you can park in their lot. They charge you after an hour I believe. I came here with one other person and we both got their strawberry field matcha. I got mine less sweet with oat milk. The drink originally isn't that sweet to begin with. I found their matcha to be strong but alright. Not the best quality but not bad. The strawberry foam on top was whatever. I would come back but to try their chai. read more

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Location is super neat you get to see the ocean! Women working were really sweet and helped with menu. We did get matcha and it was slacking a little kind of powdery and not fully strained other than that decent place read more

Great place, not only is the matcha great, but the service is fantastic! Great place to spend an afternoon

Adorable coffee shop at the plaza. I really love this Del Mar plaza and Kini Koffee is my favorite place to grab a cappuccino and sit with a friend at one of those comfy sofas enjoying the open air. The views of the wonderful sea and also people watching Kini Koffee is a small kiosk but delivering great drinks and service. I like the colors. I like the style and I make sure I always stop by and tell my friends to also go there better than nearby chain coffee shops. read more

Kini Koffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Grabbed a chai and a hot chocolate on Sunday 11/2! Brooke was friendly and had great energy! It's cute and the drinks are delicious. Definitely recommend grabbing something from Brooke! read more

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Amazon rooftop coffee near Monarch in the heart of Del Mar. This is situated as a little kiosk near the outside tables and chairs above this shopping center. Fun speciality coffees and delicious espresso! Staff is efficient and a beautiful unique atmosphere to enjoy some caffeine by the ocean. read more

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Stopped by for some coffee in the afternoon a few months ago and was kind of disappointed. This is a cute little coffee stand located in a fancy plaza by the beach. The vibes are nice and so are the workers. Super cute and delicious sounding lattes. Prices are comparable to small coffee shops. I ordered the Sweet Dreams and it was basically just a watered down cold brew. The chocolate cold foam was flavorless and didn't add anything to the drink. Also I couldn't really taste any notes of toffee in the cold brew. The barista said that this was her favorite drink from here so I was surprised that I really didn't like it. 2/5 Overall, the vibes and workers here are nice but the coffee was a miss for me. If I'm ever in the area again, I probably wouldn't come back. read more

Kini Koffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Overall the location is great- it's a shared lot with many stores. The coffee shop itself is a stand which is cute white & pink vibe. I was not impressed with the matcha tasted watered down. If you want the view you can park and bring your own coffee as many locals seemed to do. Lastly the workers were a bit rude when asked for napkins/rags to clean a spill. They offered their pink napkins and when I asked if sure it's a large they said yes then stated not to take the pink napkins. read more

Kini Koffee - Strawberry Fields &shared seating - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Rooftop coffee and tea with ocean views! As if that wasn't great enough this is an all female-run coffee shop! Shoutout to all the badass women out there running their own businesses. My holiday inspired iced matcha drink was delectable. Vanilla added for some sweetness, the cranberry cold foam offered a little tartness, and fun red sprinkles just because. Festive, pretty, and delicious. The barista was a sweetheart and the best part is you get to enjoy it while staring out at the ocean. The menu offers a lot of delicious coffee and tea creations and they always have seasonal options as well. Located on the top level of the Del Mar Plaza. Parking is free for I believe the first hour or two if you park in their garage. Check your ticket as I can't remember exactly. If you need more time here there's free parking behind the plaza in a residential area but you'll need to walk up and down a steep hillside. read more

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Ordered a matcha, was good not great. Also no cute cups. Good amount of seating around, even on a Sunday read more

Kini Koffee - Berry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Del Mar, California

Saw this on social media and had to come! It's a cute rooftop coffee shack with delicious drinks and a beautiful ocean view. There was only one woman working so there was a wait to order, which I completely understand, and she was sweet and helped me decide what to order! I decided on the iced white mocha with strawberry cream cold foam and it was delicious! It was a perfect amount of sweet and the strawberry foam wasn't too sweet or overpowering and paired nicely with the smooth coffee. There's plenty of rooftop seating with an ocean view. The parking garage gives 1 hour of free parking. I would definitely come back! read more

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Saw this place on social media and the strawberry matcha looked divine! I got the strawberry fields - a honey vanilla matcha with strawberry cream cold foam and wow it was DELICIOUS! The strawberry cold foam wasn't too sweet or overpowering the matcha. The one woman working was kind and there was a bit of a wait for the drinks which I completely understand. Plenty of rooftop seating with an ocean view. Free 1 hr parking in the garage. I would definitely make the drive and come back! read more

Kini Koffee - White chocolate mocha with strawberry cold foam ($8) & Strawberry Fields ($8) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Del Mar, California

Cute little stand and loved that the drinks were named after songs. We got our drinks fairly quickly. I ordered the Strawberry Fields which was the strawberry matcha and I thoroughly enjoyed it. read more

Kini Koffee - Golden Girl and Strawberry Fields - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Del Mar, California

Kini Koffee is one of those rare spots that does it all -- great coffee, gorgeous views, and even better people. Nestled at the top of the plaza with an ocean view overlooking Del Mar, it's become part of my weekly rhythm -- I'm here about three times a week, and it's honestly one of my favorite parts of the day. The coffee? Always on point. My go-to is the Sweet Dreams -- smooth, dreamy, sweet, and perfectly balanced. Their cold brew is another standout -- crisp, refreshing, and just what you want on a sunny SoCal morning. But what really makes Kini special is the team behind the counter. Every single person is kind, thoughtful, and genuinely present. Gemma brings such depth and positivity -- she's real, grounded, and always leaves you feeling uplifted. Brooke is warm, outgoing, and full of life -- always quick to connect and brighten your day. Milan is equally lovely -- sweet, calm, a fun conversationalist, and consistently attentive. They're all skilled, intentional, and bring such good energy to the space. Even the owner, Jewel, who I've had the pleasure of meeting, is just as lovely -- warm, welcoming, and clearly pouring so much heart into what she's built. Kini Koffee isn't just a coffee stop. It's a little daily joy -- thanks to the incredible people who make it what it is. read more

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This cute coffee shop is at the top floor! Came here to hangout outside with a beautiful view of the ocean. There's lots of tables available to sit at and in a beautiful day, it's perfect! The server was kind & attentive making our drinks in a timely fashion. There was not much food options, but did see mini bags of chips! Now for the drink: Chai strawberry short cake 6.5/10: the strawberry Portion was okay, i wish there was more strawberry in the chia. There were breadcrumbs that personally I was not a huge fan of & make it hard to drink. I did enjoy the flavor of the chai! They had few drinks listen on their menu & also had a mango matcha which sounded interesting! Overall cute spot to hangout outside & enjoy a refreshment read more

Kini Koffee - Chai strawberry short cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Gosh, I love this cute pop up coffee shop! The vibes, the rooftop shops, the coast, the coffee is just everything you can imagine! If you're in the Del Mar area & want to try out delicious coffee, check out Kini Coffee! Coffee: 10/10 -I ordered the Strawberry Fields Matcha & Golden Girls. To say they might just be the best on the menu is an understatement! Both were perfect on the amount of bitter/sweet. If you're not a matcha loving person, definitely explore their coffee menu as they have wonderful flavors and options! (I attached their recent menu options as of 4/8/2025) Service: 10/10 -My barista was named Julie & she was the sweetest soul!! She had a very awesome attitude and was no stranger to their menu. She was fairly quick with the service & overall had a very nice vibe to her. Shoutout to Julie!! She's wonderful! Coffee Shop Vibes: 10/10 -This is such a nice location for this pop up shop. Incredible decor on the rooftop and a killer view of the ocean! It was nice and peaceful when I went. Everything about this rooftop is beautiful and well put together! You can enjoy playing corn hole or a game of ping pong! There is also a variety of shop to go visit as well! Overall rating: 10/10 *Please visit this gem if you're either visiting or in the area! You won't want to miss it!! read more

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Ordered a hazelnut cold brew, a chai tea and a bombshell. All 3 drinks tasted like sugar water! Based on prior reviews, the owners must have brought in untrained baristas for Easter Sunday. read more

I've been going to Kini for years now and I just want to say how absolutely amazing I think the staff is. Milan, Brooke and Halle are just some of the most amazing and real humans I've ever met. They take pride in making their drinks and are open to trying new stuff for you and have really helped that little spot up top of the Del Mar Plaza flourish. Just wanted to shout it out that this is a place I keep coming back to because of those girls. Good job guys :) See you soon. read more

Good news! Kini Koffee opens at 9am! I came around 11:45am and misheard the lady and thought I came before opening time. I felt so bad! The prices for espresso based drinks and cold brews are between $7-8. She mentioned that cash is accepted as long as it's under a $20 bill / you have exact change. Hearing exact change got me a bit nervous because I left my coin pouch at home today! My small iced honey bun latte came out to be $7. That's about the same price that I would pay at BRCR for an iced honey b. The iced honey bun consists of a vanilla honey latte with a dash of cinnamon and a drizzle of honey. I like that they use crush ice in their drinks because it makes it more refreshing when you get little pieces of ice up your straw. The best way to describe this drink is: you're eating a churro and drinking espresso at the exact same time. It can get sweet when you're half way done with the drink, maybe grab a pastry somewhere to balance it. The woman working is really nice and service was fast. There's plenty of seating available and it's really nice because you get that beautiful ocean view. It's so serene. You can even walk down to Seagrove Park to enjoy your coffee. If you're in the area, I recommend stopping by for some coffee, cold brew, açaí bowl, etc. read more

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Super cute coffee shop with the super perfect location. I actually had no plans to visit any coffee shop the day I visited as I only planned to go to the bakery in the plaza. However, I saw this place and saw the photos and decided I had to try it! It's located in the plaza which has garage parking. It's free the first 30 min and then $5 every extra 30 min or portion of it! We ordered the strawberry fields and the zebra! Both were super good. They're really creative drinks that match the flavors appropriately! The presentation is also beautiful! I love the location as well as there's plenty of seating outside where you can overview the beach! Overall highly recommend! Service was super friendly as well! read more

Kini Koffee - Featuring some baked goods from Paris en rose - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Del Mar, California

Was my first time trying Kini Koffee and will try my best to come back! Super cute spot! My coffee was amazing and the Barista was very friendly and welcoming . Wish there was one closer to my house ! Total was $17.60 for two drinks read more

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This is the cutest coffee shop with the best views. I met the owner today and she is so sweet! The drinks are all so tasty and not overly sweet. Highly recommend coming here, especially on a sunny San Diego day read more

Kini Koffee - Sweet dreams with chocolate cold foam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Del Mar, California

Cute little coffee shop with lots of seating outside and great views of the beach. Apparently they change their menu but I'm not sure how frequently. Service was quick even though they had a lot of orders. The cold brews were really good, but the flavors tasted similar. Strong chocolate flavor for both. read more

Kini Koffee - Campfire cold brew and cookie dough cold brew (June 2024) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Very tasty coffee, in a good location. Sure it's $6 for a latte and they don't have dedicated seating - you're competing with everyone else who wants to use the public seating on this gorgeous roof of the Plaza. It would be nice too to have some sweets. BUT the coffee was super tasty and the view is great. Glad to know this is here especially when Pacifica breeze is closed! read more

Kini Koffee - View from the deck next to the coffee hut - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Del Mar, California

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This mini coffee spot is located in Del Mar Plaza, first time to check out this place and was surprised how nice it is in there food court area which is the top floor over looking the ocean, truly amazing spot to hang out, got the cool ceremonial macha drink and it was perfect, not too sweet and truly has the strong flavor of matcha which is what I like. read more

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Cute little coffee shack. Pretty good flavors. A little pricey, but that's to be expected based on the location. Despite the price, I would probably still return. read more

Love, love, love their Strawberry Fields drink. Definitely my favorite drink. It's located upstairs with a great view of the water, other eateries and shops and an excellent place to drink your coffee and relax. Customer service is always a plus every time I have gone. read more

Brooke was so amazing she literally made me a masterpiece of a golden girl and it was the drink she recommended. I'm definitely going to be coming back. Coffee and a view of the ocean is amazing already but the fact that the drink was actually delicious just put a cherry on top of it! read more

Strawberry fields was not too sweet and the strawberry cold foam was the perfect touch. The golden girl was the perfect combination of hazelnut and Caramel. Cute spot on the rooftop with lots of seating. read more

Such a cute place to stop by and try out. The menu is simple and delicious. I tried the strawberry fields drink as is and it was so yummy! The service was great and efficient! The area is nice and had plenty of space! Good for coffee and tea lovers! Highly recommend read more

I really wanted to like it, but I think they might have a problem with their food preservation/preparation methods. I ordered the zebra latte and it was one of the best iced lattes I ever tried. It was a balanced ratio of cold foam to ice to coffee. The barista gave a good recommendation and she was really sweet and accommodating. However, about an hour later and I have the WORST headache and nausea that would not subside. I don't know if the milk expiration date was questionable or if the cold foam wasn't stored properly or something else. I wanted to support a small business but I'm not sure of this coffee cart. read more

Kini Koffee - Zebra latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Del Mar, California

Got the zebra which didn't really seem to have any strawberry. It was $7 dollars for a small and $1 extra for oatmilk which personally is rather pricey. Honestly, the coffee was too acidic even with all the syrup and cream. The wait was very long on the weekend which is fine since we had expected that, but it the waiting area around the coffee stand smelled really foul which didn't make the wait very pleasant. Not sure where it was coming from. The plaza where the stand is, is very cute and there's plenty of seating spots. read more

Kini Koffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Del Mar, California

10/10 , the coffee and flavor of the golden girl was perfect! Will be returning, the lady working the bar was amazing! read more

Kini Koffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Del Mar, California

Brooke and Milan made our day we had the YUMMIEST matcha that they worked so hard to make! So much love put into our sweet treat come by if you want a smile on your face read more

Kini Koffee - A bad bitch - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Del Mar, California

Fantastic experience all around! Kini Koffee is like dunking yourself in a cup of joy! Their location, vibe and team are going to brighten your day, hands down. I also massively appreciate their commitment in supporting other small businesses, and philanthropic endeavors too. I recently saw Kini Koffee in the community as they mentored young entrepreneurs by bringing a third grade class's large scale lemonade stand endeavor to life. It was so heart warming watching the kids in action running their lemonade stand (at an event with 400 attendees) while raising funds for a good cause, all at the guidance and encouragement of Kini Koffee. I love knowing that I am going to walk away from Kini Koffee with a big smile, even before taking a sip of my delicious drink. :-) read more

AMAZING. I tried the Zebra Cake and it was so delish. The strawberry cold foam balanced out the coffee perfectly. I also love the rooftop area where you can sit and enjoy your drinks, admire the perfect view, and even play ping pong! The staff is super friendly as well! Perfect place to start out any morning. read more

Kini Koffee - Views - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Del Mar, California

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This is such a cute little coffee pop up shop. I love all the pink touches and their halloween decor! Me and my girlfriend got the pumpkin spice latte and cookie butter chai- both were so delicious. I would come back here over and over again if I lived in the area. The baristas are so sweet too! read more

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I once asked for a cup of ice. To put my sons breastmilk on ice as mine had melted and she said "we don't have ice" A total lie as they make and serve a ton of iced drinks. Very rude and poor customer service. Anytime I ask for ice anywhere nobody hesitates! read more