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    Kini Koffee

    4.2 (161 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Nick L.

    Kini Coffee is amazing! Milan and Brooke always take care of me and make the most amazing espresso drinks . They are always in such a sweet and lovely mood it makes your day even better . Thanks girls

    The barista was super sweet and coffee was good! Location was cool to sit and enjoy. Fast service as well

    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!

    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.

    Leslie S.

    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!

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    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.

    Golden Girl

    My favorite coffee cart in Del Mar. location is great (top of Del Mar Plaza) . There's open seating with a view of the water. Service is great and they have the best drinks! The seasonal menu items are always fun and taste delicious too.

    Berry matcha

    Gave it another shot since I was in the area. Ordered another strawberry matcha and it was the nastiest matcha ever. Paid $10 to throw it away after 2 sips, even after stirring it. Extremely powdery and 0 sweetness. Sucks because I love the location

    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.

    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)

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    The barista was super rude when my friend asked to change her drink. And the drinks were tasteless. Definitely wouldn't recommend.

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    Super cute!!! It has a great view overlooking the ocean. I love how the drinks rotate and everything is so fun and unique

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    I love this place. The Del Mar location is my favorite but I use the drive through all the time too. The staff is always friendly and fast.

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    2 years ago

    Love my Kini Coffee! Highly recommend this place. Incredible views too. Staff is incredibly friendly

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    My daughter got me started on this coffee shop. Good drinks, good view and great vibes from the owner! Thanks!

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    An unexpected cafe with a great view and delicious and unique drink options! Great to go and catch up with friends when the sun is shining!

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    Bird Rock Coffee Roasters - Torrey Pines Beach

    4.0(481 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$
    Free WiFi
    Locally owned & operated

    My colleagues and I wanted to enjoy coffee with view. One of my colleagues took us to this spot. We…read morewere truly blown away. First off, parking can be tricky but we were able to find street parking easily. As soon as we walked in, we felt peaceful. The ambiance was welcoming. They had a good outdoor patio with a view of the water body. I got the iced matcha pineapple latte. My colleagues got the regular cappuccino. Our drinks came out fairly quickly. The cappuccino had beautiful coffee art with a swan. My matcha tasted good. And more than anything it was colorful. The views from the patio were beautiful and we had a great time! If you are looking for good coffee, coupled with great views, this is the spot to explore!

    From the second that you walk in to Bird Rock Roasters you know that you stumbled across something…read morespecial! Everyone is friendly and helpful. They have plenty of seating. It's sparkling clean. And, the coffee is incredible! You couldn't ask for a better place to start off your day at. The store is located right near the ocean, so you can smell the salinity in the air. The store itself is modern, sleek with lots of seating available. So, sit down and stay for a while or take one to go. They are passionate about what they do. So, get ready for a tasty treat. I got an iced decaf latte decaf and a drip coffee. My favorite was the iced decaf latte. From the first sip to the last drip. I savored every last sip of that delicious drink. It's creamy, dreamy, and delicious. With a bold perfect coffee flavor. Pure perfection! Also, I love taking home a cup of coffee for the next day. And, a pound of coffee to share. Trust me when I say that this coffee is incredible! You'll want that extra coffee. So, next time you see a Bird Rock. Stop by for a tasty treat! You won't regret it.

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    Bird Rock Coffee Roasters - Torrey Pines Beach - Bird Rock Coffee Torrey Pines Beach

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    Seven Seas Roasting

    4.6(106 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    Veteran-owned & operated
    Vegan friendly

    So happy to have found a Seven Seas Roasting location closer to North county! Just as great of…read morequality and wonderful staff as their other locations. This location is right in the center of so much Solana Beach activity offering plenty to do and see around this cafe that makes it an even better stop. Really easy to order and although the line may look long, they are usually quite fast. Worth the wait too! I recently had their cherry bomb latte and my husband had their vanilla latte. His vanilla latte was top tier but I absolutely love the cherry bomb latte. Cherry and coffee go together much better than expected. Their butter croissant was heaven. Just the fluffiest layers and delicious!

    Cute spot on Cedros in Solana Beach, with surprisingly easy street parking for a Saturday morning…read morein June. This would have been an average San Diego coffee shop experience for me, except for the fact that I absolutely LOVED the cherry bomb! It's a cherry mocha and essentially a perfect drink for me. Back in 2019, Starbucks had a seasonal cherry mocha for Valentine's Day that I was obsessed with. Apparently I was the only one, because they haven't brought it back since. Cherry mochas are hard to come by, and I haven't really encountered another one. This one was delicious! The espresso was bold, the milk perfectly creamy, and the overall taste not too sweet (unlike Starbucks'). Wow!! I can already tell this will be a drink I daydream about. Unfortunately it was $7.50, which will prevent me from indulging very regularly. The rest of the menu is pricey too, with avocado toasts nearly reaching $20. (I may be a millennial, but I can certainly understand the negative stereotype when I see coffee shop prices like these.) Besides pricing, the other downside of this place is the limited seating. There were only 4 small outdoor tables, so unless you're with just one other person and you arrive before 10am, I'd suggest grabbing your coffee to go and taking a walk. My friend and I sat down, since there were open tables when we arrived. She enjoyed her iced honey cinnamon latte. If you love a cherry mocha or are looking for coffee in the design district, definitely come through!

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    Iced Honey Lavender Latte with whole milk, ~$6.25

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    Grange Garden Outdoor

    4.1(341 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    If you're an animal, latte, cafe, art lover, & enjoy tranquility this might be the garden that you…read moremust a visit! When I enjoy the Cedros art district I like to stop by Grange Garden. It's a nice cafe in Solana Beach. The service is amazing and their specialty Lattes are what I go for. I enjoy the French and Brazilian cafe music they play in the background. I enjoyed the coastal breeze. While you sip and enjoy a treat you can perhaps play tic tac toe and or other games on the front patio/ picket fenced in yard. Super cute place! The Lattes I go for are The Gardener (lavender, honey, vanilla) and The Farmer(vanilla and brown sugar). Made with organic espresso and love. We've even enjoyed visiting the bunnies for 22$ per person (plus tip if you'd like too) gives you about 20-30 minutes of interaction with the bunnies. You sign a waiver with the host and they'll give you instructions on the rules. You might even get to feed them too. I loved it so much! I grew up with bunnies as pets so this was soooo nostalgic for me! Come and support this family owned business and perhaps pet a bunny. You'll like it a lotte! *they do have a handwashing station too. In case you are wondering about that.

    Cute concept and adorable bunnies- all the stars for the bunnies. But Samantha, who I believe is…read morethe manager, was incredibly rude, dismissive, and unnecessarily hostile. Instead of treating customers with even basic courtesy, she was annoyed that anyone was there. A simple question was met with a nasty attitude, and the interaction left us feeling completely unwelcome. I saw her speak to other customers in the same manner, so it wasn't just us. Unfortunately, the coffee wasn't any better. It was poorly made, tasted burnt and bitter, and wasn't worth finishing. For a coffee shop, that's the one thing that should be done well. There are plenty of other local cafés where you'll be treated with respect and get a much better cup of coffee. Only draw is the bunnies, who I really hope Samantha treats with more care and kindness than she does her customers; I honestly am concerned for their wellbeing after experiencing how Samantha treats people.

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    Morning Lavender Cafe-Solana Beach - Gifts

    Morning Lavender Cafe-Solana Beach

    4.5(110 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    Cute coffee shop with a clothing store attached. I loved the floral decor. It gave the space a…read morereally charming vibe. The staff were friendly, and the order was ready fairly quickly. The coffee was pretty good. It's a bummer that this location is closing, as it's a unique and enjoyable spot.

    This place is so aesthetic, and we had such a fun time at afternoon tea! It was $42 per person, and…read morewell worth it for the experience. We each got to order a pot of tea, so we decided to order 5 different ones to try out more flavors together. The ones we picked were: -Jasmine orange oolong - Coconut milk green tea - Earl grey lavender - Vanilla cream -Strawberry rose champagne oolong tea My top two favorites were the jasmine orange oolong and the coconut milk green tea. The only flavor that none of us enjoyed was the strawberry rose champagne oolong tea, so when it came time for refills, we switched it to the rouge provence. For the food, there were four finger sandwiches: chicken breast, smoked salmon, cucumbers, and chopped spinach. We all liked the chicken breast one the most, and felt like the cucumbers and chopped spinach could have been combined into one sandwich for a more balanced flavor. For sweets, there was the seasonal scone, fruit tart, macaron, and donut. I loved the scone with the butter and fruit preserves, as well as the fruit tart. The service was polite, but a bit slow and we waited a while before our food arrived. There was only one person who was serving the entire afternoon tea area, so it's understandable that there's a longer wait. All in all, I would definitely come back for another afternoon tea experience!

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    Nectarine Grove - Kids meal

    Nectarine Grove

    4.2(168 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    Cannot say enough good things about this spot. From the incredible staff, to the scrumptious food…read moreeverything is A+! I especially love the dine in vibe that's outdoor beachy style. This is a dedicated gluten free gem in the heart of Del Mar. minutes from the beach in a bustling shopping center. My gf son had the breakfast burrito three out of seven days we were in town, and let me tell you the boy is hard to impress so this is a huge compliment. I had the avocado toast once and the chicken salad toast once. Loved the avocado toast, the chicken salad toast was a bit on the Mayo side for my taste but I could tell it was quality ingredients. The star of the show for me was the fudgey brownie! I think it's literally the best brownie I've ever consumed. Please try it. The barista (I wish I'd caught her name) is a total sweetheart. Give that girl a raise. We ate in and got take out. Both are great. It gets busy here so patience may be required but is worth it. So happy to see a gf place thriving. Lots of healthy options and unique coffee and tea combos. They sell bread, house made bone broth, homemade soups for take out. Over a dozen types of pastries. Free Parking available, pickup parking available, they take most forms of payment, free refills on iced tea. Environmentally conscious. Please give this place a try!

    I really like this cute little cafe! Perfect for grabbing a quick snack or drink! Service is…read morefriendly and located in sunny Del Mar :)

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    Nectarine Grove - Glorious Greens

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    Nectarine Grove - Snagged some English muffins and a Dirty Chai Butter Latte while I was in the area for work!

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    Snagged some English muffins and a Dirty Chai Butter Latte while I was in the area for work!

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