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    Kini Koffee

    4.2 (148 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Carmen V.

    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.

    Chance G.

    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!

    Butter Beer and Get Cozy
    Meri A.

    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.

    Jaeden Y.

    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.

    Strawberry Fields  &shared seating
    Yvette A.

    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.

    Look for this cute little hut to order.
    Ania K.

    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.

    Berry matcha

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

    White mocha with strawberry cold foam and strawberry fields
    Elisa L.

    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!

    White chocolate mocha with strawberry cold foam ($8) & Strawberry Fields ($8)
    Allison L.

    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!

    Golden Girl and Strawberry Fields
    Jennifer R.

    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.

    Meredy D.

    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.

    Chai strawberry short cake
    Kassandra S.

    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

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    Jordan H.

    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!!

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

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