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    Lemon Grove Coffee

    4.4 (118 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    karla S.

    Met a friend for coffee in the morning, there was a few parking spots right in front of the store so it made it super easy to park. Walked in and was warmly greeted by staff, I ordered an americano and added coconut syrup, the coffee was really good they use talitha beans which in my opinion is one of the better coffee suppliers in San Diego. Great place to gather with friends over cup of coffee

    Iykyk this place is amazing.
    John A.

    Drove by many times finally popped in. They have a wide variety of options for the coffee. Which is why we were here. But I want to come back and try the breakfast options and pastries. They have a definite corner shop coffee shop. They have a few tropical themed drinks which is what we tried. I had the tropical Irishman and wife had the Hawaiian creme brulee. We asked how the barista preferred or what she recommended and said iced. I personally agree iced is better. To each there own. Don't skip on this place.

    Randall B.

    Always. Nice place filled with great people and the breakfast sandwich .... So yummy. Glad it is here.

    Taura G.

    I met a friend here for a quick breakfast and great conversation. If you're in the Lemon Grove area, and you don't want to wait forever at the Lemon Grove Café a block away, come here. They welcome you in upon arrival. There were 3 female baristas on this gloomy Saturday morning. The place had about 6 customers seated snd enjoying their beverages and food. I ordered: 1 Blueberry Banana Smoothie w/apple juice base, cinnamon sogar bagel with cream cheese heated up (I should have asked for it to be cut in half), and a hot matcha latte with 2 pumps hazelnut syrup. Everything I ordered was made fresh and tasted perfect. They have all the beverage bases for smoothies (apple, orange, oat, whole, almond, etc.), this is great. They also have a great selection of pastries, desserts, fruits, etc. The food menu is pretty good. I recommend this place. It has a cute and quaint style, and my favorite part is the community board and matcha!

    Giselle C.

    SO good! Such a cute coffee shop, and the coffee did not disappoint. Definitely check them out if you are in the area!!

    TOO GOOD TO GO CUSTOMERS: BEWARE
    Gigi O.

    TOO GOOD TO GO CUSTOMERS: BEWARE! I was super excited to find this coffee shop on too good to go, but was extremely shocked when I opened the bag to see two small tomatoes, a bruised banana, and an expired health shot. I spent six dollars for something I could've bought at the grocery store for less than three dollars. It would have been in better condition there. I was actually so hopeful that this would have helped me find a new coffee shop or even a place to pick up pastries but clearly they don't care about enticing new customers.

    Iced coffee with almond milk and macadamia nut flavor
    Emily T.

    The ambiance was great, super cute Lemon Grove nods with the lemons everywhere! Gotta love the price point here! $4 for an iced coffee with almond milk and a flavor is a great deal! Will be back! The service was super fast and friendly.

    Chanel Y.

    Tried this new spot today and was not disappointed. I ordered a honeycomb latte, and it was pretty good! Very sweet, so maybe next time I'd ask for extra ice or less sweetener, but all in all very tasty. The shop is very cute and clean and has a "you can sit here with your laptop for a while" kind of vibe-they even have a printer there that you can use! I've never seen that before, so that's cool. I also really liked that they have art and cute little knickknacks for sale! I'll definitely be back :)

    Stephanie S.

    I was staying at an Airbnb while visiting in the area, and this coffee shop was (conveniently) walking distance from there. You didn't have to pull my arm to convince me to check it out. It's a quaint little spot on the corner directly across the street from the train station. When you walk in, you find an awesome set of wooden steps set up like risers, in a way, that you could sit on, in addition to tables you can choose to sit at. Staff was pleasant and patient as we took our time perusing their menu; they have such a wide variety of drinks and foods that you're guaranteed to find something to try/love. Additionally, they have their own assortment of pretty awesome merch on the opposite side of the shop. I was pleasantly surprised. Even though I'm not from the area, I look forward to coming back when I am visiting again!

    Michael B.

    Stopped by here on a Saturday morning. It was between here and another coffee shop. Great decision was made. Came for some caffinee but ended up getting some great photos, some lovely smiles by other customers, and some early morning vibes as there was live music happening. It was a trio of musicians - one on the sax, on one the drums, and one on another instrument I forgot. I took a look at the menu prior and already had an idea of what I was going to get. It was the Hawaiian Creme Brulee and the Tropical Irishman. Both are off their speciality latte list. The Tropical Irishman had irish cream, mac nut, coconut and the Hawaiian Creme Brulee (HCB for short), had white chocolate, caramel, mac nut. Both are on the sweeter end of things. I was torn between getting it iced or getting it hot. I went with both iced. You can get small, medium, and large. The small is about $5.50 and it goes up a dollar or so per size. I prefered the Irishman more than the HCB. I think the coconut balanced out the bold flavors of the others a bit more whereas the caramel for the HCB made the other more rich. I loved the spot. It was really cute and pretty huge. There are a few high tops and a few low tops. But the star of the show was the built in shelves seating. Not sure even what to call it! It protrudes from the wall and after climbing a few steps you find some lovely pillows on top to lounge. There are also outlets in the steps so you can work and sip and charge. They also sell merch and have posters of other community events happening there and in the area. They also have some food to purchase. I was tempted for some of the banana and zucchini bread but opted not to because I was going out for lunch soon. The thing that stops me from eating it a four star is the staff. Idk. I got a weird feeling from the lady who served me. It felt cold with me but after me, she seemed to treat everyone like they were her bff. Thats the only reason why it doesn't get four stars from me.

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    Maritza B.

    Visited Lemon Grove Coffee in a San Diego trip, I ordered a Vietnamese coffee extra sweet and it was perfect! I may have been okay either way regular sweet ad well. They're service was great, very welcoming. I received my order fairly quick after ordering! The ambiance was chill and nice, a cute shop with a nice set up they have a an area for kids along with some merch for purchase! Definitely looking forward to visit when I am in town again

    Jennifer V.

    Yes, I recommend this place over and over. This cafe isn't pretentious--straight forward drink menu even creative ones! I ordered the Hawaiian Creme Brulee w/ Oat Latte. There were many selections of pasteries and they were soft, sweet, and delicious. The staff was super friendly and helpful. They answered all my dying pastry questions. There were plenty of seating on a mid-morning Friday. Free parking too. And I have to mention the menu prices are fantastic!

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    Andrea Q.

    I always order online so that my coffee can be ready when I'm in a rush, it's always ready on time and it tastes delicious. The Hawaiian creme brûlée is my favorite so far, as well as a biscoff latte. I tried the tropical Irish man and I didn't like it as much.

    Honey comb latte, hmmmmm

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    Good place to pull up for a few hours and work and get a caffeine buzz. I had an iced matcha which was okay.

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    Great service and always quick. Best coffee in the area by far. Lots of cool local art and local collabs.

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    Great coffee and fast service. The location is very accessible. The staff was pleasant and welcoming!

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    Loved the Lavender Honey Latte! Wish it was closer to my home. Definitely will be back. Service was fast too.

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    The neighborhood needed this!!! Thank you for the cute and yummy coffee shop! It's on the corner with easy parking.

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