Super cute spot to study. Has a big table for group study sessions with big outlets plugs. Good coffee drinks and their cakes are the best. I always get the Chocolate Marquise! Parking lot is tiny and crowded because of the other businesses in the plaza. read more

LAB Dessert & Coffee is a quiet cafe in convoy. On a Friday afternoon it was completely empty but the dessert case was 90% empty. I ordered a lavender iced latte but it just tasted like a regular iced latte. I liked the vibe of the cafe but I wish I got to try some of their desserts. read more

LAB Dessert & Coffee - iced lavender latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Located in the Convoy Ronson Plaza, LAB Dessert & Coffee was an uber trendy dessert shop when it first opened several years ago. The suite looked the same as before during my previous visit. If anything, the parking lot situation has worsened after more neighboring businesses opened in the same plaza that drew their own base of customers. When I recently stopped by to pick up a dessert to go, the place was empty, and many of the items were sold out for the day. The menu used to be written on large rolls of butcher paper that hung from one of the walls. There were now sheets in plastic display holders at the service counter. Macarons, handcrafted cakes, coffee, smoothies, and teas were some of the offerings. The one product that still caught my eye was the cotton candy burrito. It appeared on their website, however I didn't see it listed on a menu sheet. The concoction was unique, and something I had not encountered anywhere else. On this occasion, I selected a slice of Red Velvet cake. It was adorned with cheesecake mousse, chocolate glaze, and chocolate crumble. The item happened to be gluten free too. The mousse was creamy and decadent. The wedge was average in size but cost $8.50 which seems to be the going rate nowadays. I hope LAB Dessert & Coffee is getting sufficient business earlier in day as the dessert competition in the Convoy District makes it challenging to stand out. read more

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Came here on a whim tonight. Audrey was so incredible explaining what was in everything as my sister in law has allergies. Also the lemon cake tastes as great as it looked!! Lattes were delicious and smoothies were awesome. Thank you again Audrey for making the experience fun and we will definitely be coming back. read more

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Was in the area and stopped by since this place has good reviews. I got the pink hazard which is a pink vanilla latte. Not sure why it's pink, but it's really pretty LOL. i think the coffee was delicious. really smooth and it hit the craving, but unfortunately nothing that stands out enough for me to absolutely go out of my way to come back. definitely open to coming back if i was in the area. read more

LAB Dessert & Coffee - pink hazard - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

came here on a Thursday evening to get some studying done, had a great experience. No blasting music, just quiet jazz in background and warm lighting. I got the sea salt caramel ice blended and I really liked it. (In the picture is another drink my mom ordered, not the ice blended). I would recommend it fs, foamy on top and not too sweet while retaining the sea salt caramel flavor! Also lemon tart. Some lemon tarts imo taste kinda medicine-y, but this one is balanced in the citrus flavor with the soft meringue. A couple outlets on the brown walls and free wifi, would come here again. :) read more

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This little coffee and dessert bar has lots of open seating and is tucked in a busy shopping plaza in the Convoy area. I came in to try their salted caramel latte and their coffee was extremely strong here, and I could not taste the salted caramel at all. When I asked if they could add more caramel, the barista misunderstood and gave me more espresso. I wasn't happy with my drink, but my friend was impressed with their large selection of gluten free desserts. She ordered a dulce de leche cake and enjoyed it. read more

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LAB is a fun spot to check out if you're into creative, beautifully presented desserts. I tried a few of their pastries, which were just okay nothing too memorable but their specialty desserts are where they really shine. It's clean and kinda cute inside. The staff was friendly and patient when we were trying to decide. My favorite by far was the Ferrero Rocher. It was rich, creamy, and had that perfect hazelnut-chocolate combo just like the real thing, but elevated. Definitely a must-try! I also tried the Cloud dessert, which looks stunning and is super Instagram-worthy, but the flavor didn't match the presentation for me. It tasted a bit artificial and not something I'd order again. The cheesecake is also super cute looking and tasted good, but it was such a small portion. Left me wanting more. Prices are on the high end, and while I get that you're paying for the artistry and uniqueness, I do wish it felt a little more reasonable overall. Still, worth visiting if you're craving something special or want a dessert that doubles as a photo op. read more

LAB Dessert & Coffee - Ferrero Rocher dessert - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

If you like a good Americano, this place does them right. It's a good study spot that's fairly quiet and has a lot of outlets. They also have dessert here, but I've never tried it because they don't look that appetizing to me and can be pricey. There isn't much service being done, you go up to the counter and order, then they call your order and you pick it up. One complaint I'd like to add is the temperature in this place has always been hot whenever I went. They need to turn on the a/c or have it a comfortable level. read more

cute glasses, good coffee, unique dessert, some of the table are a bit small but u can find outlet to charge read more

LAB Dessert & Coffee - creme brulee latte, iced americano, The Blackberry - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Tasty mango treats and a delicious grapefruit ade!! It's a great place to get some studying done with free WiFi, outlets, and ample space with a cozy ambience, however purchases are required to sit. I was pleasantly surprised by their light, fluffy, and a vibrant mango shaved ice, which they replaced ice cream with mango since they ran out. It seems like most customers only have complaints with the male server with glasses, who we also unfortunately had a strange encounter with. As we were unfamiliar with the menu and wanted to order more at a different time, he repeatedly asked if we'd like to order more and also did not take our order after standing at the cashier for some time. Definitely uncomfortable and almost left the establishment because of the encounter read more

LAB Dessert & Coffee - Mango Shaved Ice - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Service was quick and polite.however the coffee i ordered (lavender latte) was a bit bitter. Overall pretty good place to study and lots of outlets read more

Nice coffee shop, plenty of seating, quite a few deserts to choose from, and the coffee and the service was good. I was in the area and needed to kill some time so I hung out there and enjoyed my coffee. If you're in the area I'd recommend over a chain coffee shop. read more

I have this place bookmarked because their dessert looked so good . I visited the store on Saturday's afternoon. The place was empty not a single person was inside. I was so excited to look at their desserts and asked the guy . The yellow looking cake is that just mouse or there is a cake inside it.?? He looked grumpy and told me there is the description of the cake I can read it myself. There is no description on each dessert. It's just the name of the cake on it. Anyway he is just rude. For that price I expect a better service for sure. I am glade I walked out and didn't spent a penny in this place. Avoid at all cost. read more

A very cute and chill coffee shop. I ordered an iced macadamia nut latte and it definitely hit the spot. The coffee was strong and not too sweet without any drink adjustments. The barista was nice and my drink came out quickly. I would definitely come back read more

Came on a Monday around 11 am and there was no line to order and parking available outside! I ordered the iced white chocolate mocha and my sister ordered the s'mores latte. Both drinks were decent though we both agreed they could use more flavor, we found them kinda bland. Drinks came out fast and plenty of tables to sit inside. read more

LAB Dessert & Coffee - Iced white chocolate mocha and s'mores latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

No line to order when I came around 11AM. I ordered the hot s'mores mocha and my sister got an iced white chocolate mocha, it came to around $11 for the two drinks. I liked how they offered an 8oz cup for my drink since some cafes don't offer that size. The s'mores mocha was cute and had torched marshmallows on top, but I wish it was more flavorful. My sister said the same about her drink. Drinks came out quickly and plenty parking read more

LAB Dessert & Coffee - Bottom: S'mores Mocha 8oz (hot only) Top: Iced White Chocolate Mocha 12oz - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Their desserts are so pretty and instagram worthy! My caramel macchiato was absolutely perfect, and the vibe is great for studying. I'll likely be spending a lot more time here come Spring semester. UPDATE: unfortunately, I had to come back and take down a few stars. Although the coffee and treats were delicious, it seems I was served a regular coffee rather than a decaf like I had ordered, and I am very sensitive to caffeine. We did visit at night (probably around 8:30pm), and it's now 7:51am and I'm still totally wired and have not been able to sleep read more

I walked in and was not greeted nor did I see anyone at the counter. I ordered the cloud cake and chocolate. The dessert was fine but the customer service is terrible. They even asked us to take up the Tray when we were done as the cashier was sitting chatting with friends. I will not be back. read more

My friend wanted me to try the cotton candy burrito with fruity pebbles. We just got done eating on Convoy so she said the place was pretty close by. We walked in and the decor was very simple, bright and airy. I did notice the gorgeous cakes/desserts/ treats in the window display. I was too full to try any at that time, but I will be going back to try a few. I have always seen desserts that have this glossy smooth texture on top, I've always been curious of the taste. I did try my friend's cotton candy burrito, I'm generally not a fan of these type of uber sweet treats, but it actually was good. The texture is quite different and the fact it's a cold treat is a plus. Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 read more

LAB Dessert & Coffee - Cotton Candy Burrito with fruity pebbles - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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I was looking for a variety of indulgent treats and this place hit the spot. The Carmel macaron is AMAZING! Also the little chocolate Carmel cake, to die for. Tiramisu was perfect. Pricey but the flavors and presentation live up to it. read more

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I needed a spot to remotely work for a few hours and a friend suggested this location. There was a decent amount of parking, and the ambiance and place in general was spacious with music playing. I arrived roughly at 1PM. Although there were a few people hanging out, there was no line but still took a few minutes to get assistance in making an order. I ordered a large mocha and later a lemon meringue tart. Both were great! I ultimately stuck around a few hours comfortably working without any distractions. I definitely recommend this place and will swing by here again to try more of their desserts and grab a cup of coffee. read more

LAB Dessert & Coffee - Lemon Meringue Tart - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I came here for the first time last week. There were two others at the coffee shop so the ambiance was quiet. There was indoor seating and a couple tables outside. The staff member who took my order was friendly but didn't have high energy, where you feel welcome to be there. I ordered the ice blended caramel macchiato and I didn't like it, it lacked flavor. I wouldn't order it again. I would want to come back and give this place another try though. They have a variety of coffee drinks and pastries. It also did seem like a good place to study or get some work done. There's also a parking lot, so parking was easy. read more

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LAB is a quiet and intimate spot on Convoy Street that's perfect for studying. They have a variety of specialty drinks and the coffees are super cute! I definitely would like to come back and try their desserts, especially the unique cotton candy burrito. read more

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Decent but on the expensive side and a bit short on desserts for a place that has desserts in the name... I came here definitely expecting more options. read more

I liked how empty this place was because I could study in peace. I ordered a charcoal latte which was good. I'd definitely come back to study again. read more

LAB Dessert & Coffee - Charcoal Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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LAB Dessert & Coffee serves various drinks and proves itself to be quite unique with their menu. There's plenty of seating with an ambiance perfectly set up to relax and chat with a friend. And if you decide to dine in everything is served with glassware which compliments the drink/desserts ordered. I've stopped by a couple times now and have taken an interest with their Banana Latte. I typically see this combination in Smoothie shops but the way they make it here lives up to its name, it truly hits the spot! Another visit my friend and I tried their Iced English Breakfast tea which is perfectly brewed every time. We also had their beautiful Mini Desserts (Choconut & Sweet Mango) which is not too sweet! To top it off they have gluten free options here and I'm so thankful for that! If you're looking for a nice personalized treat that focuses more on quality over quantity this is the spot. As for their service it's fairly quick at least. I can tell they have a craftsmanship with what that make. Since I have an obsession with Banana flavored things I'll be back quite often! read more

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i do still like LAB, but i find the drinks a little lacking. i love that it's open late and always has a calm energy to it, and do enjoy the desserts quite a lot. I've tried quite a lot of their drinks by now, but do find that generally they tend to lack a little! read more

LAB Dessert & Coffee - real chocolate latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

The menu was more extensive than I expected for the size of this place. I love how the menus also double as part of the decor. The paper scrolls reminded me of something out of a fantasy film. On the scrolls, you'll find each step to create your mini masterpiece in large print, so even if you have difficulty seeing, you shouldn't have any problems here. The macaron display is absolute perfection and so colorful. It was incredibly difficult to choose just one flavor for my macaron ice cream sandwich. I ended up going with Red Velvet macaron, vanilla ice cream, and rainbow sprinkles. I also ordered an Ice Blended Green Tea. Both items were delicious. As with all the other locations in this plaza, the customer service during the day is superb. I would gladly recommend any of the people working there. read more

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Quiet ambiance found in a neighborhood/mall where one wouldn't take such, for granted. They don't know how to make a London fog, but they still offered to make something similar for me. Found a gem of a textbook that they had on architecture. They also carry magazines to read in the coffee shop, at your leisure. read more

I've been here multiple times for late night desserts! Their desserts are not made in house but they have a wide variety of selections from chocolate cakes to cheesecakes! They have drinks like coffee and lattes! No longer do they do macaron ice cream. The service is quick and the decor is minimal, so if you're looking something simple. This is the place for it. read more

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Maybe I just had a bad experience. Got an espresso, it was fine. It was the other parts that turned me off. I asked for drinking water. The older guy working said buy a bottle of water or take tap water. I asked for a cup of ice and he said they charge 50 cents for cups of ice. read more

LAB Dessert & Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Came by to grab a coffee after having lunch. There aren't that many coffee places in convey for a quick coffee pick me up so decided to give this place a try. Upon walking in, it's pretty quiet with jazz music playing. We saw a few people studying so I can see this being a place people come to get some work done. The bigger table is only for parties of 8 or more (not too many outlets near the table). Parking: - This place shares a parking lot with some popular places like common theory and kung fu tea so parking is very tight. If you want to try your luck, go ahead and park here, but your best bet would be parking off the lot on the street/main road. Drink review: Dirty matcha ($6.35): - I love matcha but this was a little underwhelming. Maybe it was the quality of the matcha but it didn't give me that "wow" factor. Felt like the drink was a little overpriced for the quality of the drink. The drink felt a little watered down in my opinion. Service: - We were helped by one worker and service was okay. Took a few minutes to get our drinks. We didn't see anyone else working so it probably doesn't get too busy here. Overall review: - It's a nice little area to study and hangout with friends but I don't think I'd get another drink here. I know this place is known for their desserts so maybe I'll come back and try something else one of these days. read more

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Lab Dessert & Coffee is located in Kearny Mesa area of San Diego. According to their website, their focus is to make dessert experience fun and unique (inspired by Korean dessert culture). My guy and I ended up on a week night around 9PM and they had ran out of Macaron Ice Cream. Definitely affected by COVID. The atmosphere was pretty but the vibe didn't feel that good from the guy that was helping us. So we ended up getting a scoop of Cookie Dough ice cream and a chocolate cake from the bakery case. Filled our cravings! read more

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When I went, there was no one else there. It was about 11am during the weekday. It didn't seem as frequented as I had seen on socials, but maybe that's due to the time I went. It was a bit smaller inside that I imagined and the strip where the building was located didn't seem busy even though the small lot was full (so parking MIGHT be tricky). The employee was in the back and it took a while for him to notice I had come in (there wasn't a bell or anything for me to get someone's attention..unless I just yelled out). I only went to try an Affogato and sat in the restaurant while I ate. I enjoyed my dessert/coffee alone while the employee went back into the back (not that I minded because it would've been weird to eat with him just watching). read more

LAB Dessert & Coffee - Affogato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

This local business in convoy is so homey and their desserts are seriously so professional looking and high class! I was amazed at the variety, flavors and combinations, and shapes of each dessert. Even though this looks like a basic cafe from the outside, they really should be getting just as much credit and attention as the French pastry cafes in San Diego. I also got coffee here and if you eat in they serve them in cute glassware and my iced salted caramel latte was sweet and delicious. Please come stop by and grab a sweet treat for a family member or friend and spread the word to support more POC local businesses in SD. read more

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Espresso based coffee here. Desserts are very pretty, but a bit pricey. This tiny little cake was $11.50. A cute little coffee shop in Convoy area, Asian owned small business. We wish them well. read more

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Really nice and quiet. The coffee is delicious. Good for studying, reading, chatting. read more

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New favorite devo, study, and work spot! This café is so clean, cozy, and soothing. Their various overhead ambient lighting provides warm lighting while not being harsh, and it's just slighty dim but not enough to be sleep-inducing. The jazz music playing is so pleasant that for once I actually went without my earbuds while working in a café. The iced pink hazard is so. good. The espresso is really strong, and the flavor comes through really nicely and blends well with the oat milk. The drink is the perfect amount of sweetness, which lets the notes of espresso shine through while still being creamy and vanilla-y. This drink is refreshing and the perfect afternoon pick-me-up; I can feel the caffeine coursing through my veins haha. This is the most quiet café I've been to in San Diego; save the jazz music playing, the majority of other customers are also working away. I came around 2pm on a Tuesday afternoon, and there were consistently 3-4 other parties also studying quietly. Even when people come in to chat and eat dessert, it's possible to still focus well with noise-cancelling earbuds. Highly recommend for an aesthetic and soothing study spot, with delicious drinks and lovely ambiance worth the price and stay! read more

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To be honest, over priced and over rated. We ordered a banana split mocha but you had to pay extra to have coffee or espresso in it. Why call it a mocha then?? Also - we asked for water and he gave us a baby styrofoam cup, and the water was WARM. Also he made it a big deal to ask for a refill... We ordered a cold brew - pretty good, but not for $5. I wouldn't go back. The ambiance isn't great, the drinks and food are ok. Seem like they've been sitting there for days. read more

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