Thank you for the relaxing atmosphere and. Great coffee. My son and i enjoy checking out new place and will definitely recommend this one. read more

Lightbulb Coffee - My son and i enjoyed this 1st visit..coffe was great. The staff is nice . very relaxing.. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - La Mesa, California

I'm honestly surprised at all the good reviews on here- I started coming here way long before the place was bought out by new owners, since then in my opinion customer service is non-existent. I stopped coming here for that very same reason and yesterday I was in the area and decided to give a try, bad idea. I walked right up to the register and waited a couple of seconds before someone greets me. This was around 3:00 pm there were to baristas "working" one was chatting it up with a customer and the other well-not sure what she was doing. I had to greet her so she noticed that I was there, then with a reluctant hello, I told her what I wanted, same Thing is usually get way before these two started working there. Iced caramel latte, things were okay, until she made me repeat myself twice.. she just seemed very reluctant to lift a finger and acted as it was a chore for me to order a simple iced latte. It just puts a damper on my mood when you see two people who actually have to work for their money giving you an attitude because they actually have to do something other than nothing. She then proceeded to make my iced latte, when I took a sip of it all I got was granulated sugar, so then I continued to take another ,and what do you know this girl didn't even mix it well enough, it was so clumpy that I had no choice but to throw it away- please lightbulb coffee- hire some people with experience who do not think that mixing a drink isn't considered hard labor.. overall, I learned my lesson and I will not be coming here again- there are way too many coffee shops around San Diego read more

So glad this place opened. La Mesa missed having a nice coffee shop on the west side of the boulevard in the downtown area. My wife and I both ordered coffee and toasted bagels. I ordered the lighter blend, and it was very tasty. My better half ordered the bold coffee. I tasted hers and it was very full bodied with no bitterness. The space is clean and very inviting. Eric the manager introduced himself And the staff was pleasant and accommodating. We will definitely be back! Oh by the way there's outdoor seating if you have a pet with you! read more

Lightbulb Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - La Mesa, California

First visit here was during Covid - Loved the extensive menu and friendly staff upon entering. Prices were very reasonable, coffee was great and customer service has me leaving with hopes to return often! read more

Delicious food, perfect coffee and clean store. I love how it's decorated. All food was fresh and coffee taste really good

Three words: Turkey Pesto Sandwich! The first time my wife and I stopped in, I ordered the chicken Munster sandwich, and my wife ordered the Turkey Pesto... If you couldn't tell by now, I immediately regretted my choice - can't recommend that dang sandwich enough! read more

I discovered this little gem in La Mesa last weekend. The atmosphere is cute and the staff are very nice. I ordered an Almond Milk Macha Latte and the Avocado Bagel, both were fantastic. They make the best fresh bagels that I have ever had. You have to try this place, you will not regret it. read more

MY FAVORITE COFFEE SHOP EVER!!! firstly, the staff is SO nice. one of the managers, naba, is such a sweetheart & i love seeing her whenever i come in! the spiced chai latte with oat milk is my absolute favorite drink, the oat milk they use is so creamy & makes every drink even better! their valley toffee coffee is also great!!!! other than drinks, their sandwiches are BOMB. there's one with pear, arugula, turkey, and raspberry jam--AMAZING. check this place out, you won't be disappointed! read more

Cutest place with velvet tufted couches, art work and lots of imported chocolate. The coffee is good, too. read more

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Very cute place to hangout and spend time catching up. The Vietnamese coffee was great and a must try. The employees were friendly and gave good recommendations. read more

This place is a waste of money, and way over-priced. Food is mediocre. My "iced" drink had no ice. Terrible service. No one smiles or greets you. Zero stars if I could. read more

this is my favorite coffee shop to go to. i come in a few times a week to read & i don't think i would wanna go anywhere else. the staff is so nice & positive & the ambiance is perfect. the coffee there is great & they have lots of options. read more

I went to this place twice. The first time it looks OK. But i went Saturday around 5pm. The tables and furniture were very messy with dirty paper on the sofa. Looks like nobody is cleaning up after customers. The cashier was talking with a customer and not paying attention to US. The coffee tasted terrible.I am never going back. read more

Unfortunately giving this a 3, but will mention they have 5 star potential. As a avid coffee critic, I understand that the barista makes or breaks the taste of your coffee, the bean as a whole was flavorful, and quality, however, the barista let my shots expire before mixing with milk which through off my coffee. Secondly, I was unimpressed with the non English speaking worker at the register. I was given a 2/5 star service, however I see the potential with this beautiful, quiet establishment. Very mainstream, up to standards establishment that just needs some work with their customer service, and brewing skills ! read more

I didn't know what to expect coming in for the first time. I was overwhelmed by the menu and excited to try so many things. The cashier was friendly and very helpful with selecting a great drink (Cali pistachio with oat milk) and I can't stop thinking about how delicious it was. Must good back to get some more of this read more

They don't accept cash and charge 3.5% fee for all credit card transactions. There is no sign before you order that states this and only noticed it after I had bought $100 in gift cards. Pretty annoying since prices are already not cheap ($5.50 for a regular sized ice coffee drink). read more

Just waited for 25 min for a coffee. Literally, they forgot my order and when I asked they played it like it was still getting done but started it when I asked. Not worth the wait. read more

Worse service ever! There are some wonderful independent coffee shops. This is not one of them. Save time and go somewhere else.

Delicious lavender latte & the workers are super sweet & patient!! Their seasonal beverages are amazing too, love the vibe inside. Mango is the best part of the entire place! read more

They have stepped up the warm and fuzzy vibe. way to go!!!

My fav and go to coffee shop in East county!! Lovely owners, amazing drinks (especially their Turkish hazelnut) and really good sandwiches. Perfect place for young professionals or students to hang out. read more

I absolutely loved the drinks here and the light bulb bottle is super cute. I really liked their lavender latte, the lavender flavor is strong but pleasant and not overwhelming. The coffee flavor also comes through and is quite strong. The drink overall is very creamy and rather thick and the flavors are well balanced. Their avocado smoothie is great as well, very thick and perfectly sweetened with great flavor. Definitely recommend! read more

I love their pistachio latte! It is so good. I wish they have Vanilla Soy Milk though... read more

Great coffee and customer service will definitely return!! The area was clean and very creatively decorated.

I was super excited to try this place because of all the high ratings but the service here needs so much more work. I ordered online at home (about 15 minute drive to the shop) and when I arrived I checked with the cashier which took her about 5-10 minutes for her to even check up on us and she looked like she was just wandering around trying not to attend to us and the line behind us. Then after checking on it they told me they didn't have it and they explained the order doesn't go straight to their ordering system and was at their register.. understandable. I also understood there may be a wait because they didn't see the order but waiting 30 minutes for an order is a bit excessive. They also don't seem to try to help you because after receiving my sandwich they just dropped it and left. The 1 star is only for the food because the sandwich was actually good but service is trash and drinks are "ok". Try gladly coffee or a regular Starbucks. .. read more

Wow simply star struck with the Cali pistachio drink they made. It may sound dumb but it taste like an Ice-cream pistachio and it's amazing! And the art work they do is very warm and welcoming! Honestly this place is a great place to have a study group or just to study by your self! Also I love the unique touch they have of having a take a book and give a book Library! I'm in love with this little coffee shop ! I definitely recommend to everyone! read more

Lightbulb Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - La Mesa, California

Finally found a great coffe shop to hang out with my hubby in La Mesa. Yippee!!!! Their peanut butter frapp is to die for if you are peanut butter cray-crays like us. read more

Lightbulb Coffee - Peanut butter frapp with (2) shots of espresso. Heaven! Too bad I didn't think of taking picture befire I drank it all. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - La Mesa, California

Light Bulb coffee seriously has the best coffee is town! I've always believed this, so I brought my coffee snob friend to see what she thought. Same! Plus, this place is so cute and comfortable. My favorite coffee shop, hands down! read more

Wow! These guys have the best coffee shop in la mesa. Really comfortable, clean, cool vive, and the drinks and food are incredible: i love this place! read more

Lightbulb Coffee - Had the chicken arugula sandwich. Great presentation and it's delicious! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - La Mesa, California

I recently discovered Lightbulb Coffee Shop and it has quickly become my new favorite spot. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, with plenty of natural light streaming in through the large windows. The coffee is top-notch, with a wide variety of options to choose from. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, always happy to make recommendations and chat with customers. The food is also delicious, with a variety of pastries and sandwiches to choose from. I highly recommend stopping by Lightbulb for your next coffee fix!" Specifically, one of the workers, I believe was named Kyle provided great service. He helped through every step of the way and ensured me that I would get a drink that I would like. The drink ended up being one of the best coffees I have ever had and I am so glad I stopped by. This will be a regular stop for me now!! 10/10 read more

Today was my first time at Light Bulb Coffee. The animals are a nice touch. However what really caught my eye was one of your employees. I asked for a name I believe it was Kyle? I couldn't really hear him cause he was busy. This young man demonstrated excellent service though and he did a great job to adhere to my needs. Lightbulb got a real good one with this young man and I will be coming back soon. read more

It was our second visit to Lightbulb Coffee. We continuously try to support local businesses. However, both experiences have been far below expectations. The most recent visit I ordered a plain latte. When my order was ready, she called it out as a mocha latte. I told her that I ordered a plain latte and she responded..."Yeah...it's a mocha latte," as if those were the same thing. I didn't want to make a big deal so I took the drink and left. It was so sickly sweet and unenjoyable. Such an expensive disappointment! The customer service has also been extremely lackluster...almost as if they don't really care that you are there at all. Such a bummer. The good news is that there are other outstanding coffee choices in La Mesa, Public Square being the best. It's just unfortunate that this place doesn't offer anything special to the community. read more

Really good açaí bowl. Guy who rang me up wasn't friendly but I'd come back for the açaí bowl.

The coffee is pretty solid, there's plenty of parking, and the white chocolate chip cookie was nothing short of awesome. Lightbulb Coffee has plenty of space to sit, browse the net and enjoy a lazy afternoon. The coffee is moderately priced and has great flavor. I try to avoid Starbucks, not for any political reasons, and not because I'm too good to patronize the place, I just prefer to shop local when I can. Lightbulb opened last year and I've driven by more than a few times, but never stopped in. I did today and I was not disappointed. So, I have a new option. I love downtown La Mesa, and this place is within walking distance too. I like the artwork on the walls, I really love the Edison bulbs that light the place. It was clean, the service was solid, the coffee was hot and it is large enough that you don't have to worry about finding a seat. read more

Lightbulb is a great place to study, meet up with friends, or just enjoy a cup of coffee! Their specialty lattes are very fun and unique without seeming kitschy or over-the-top, so definitely a great place to go if you're looking to mix up your coffee scene. The staff is super nice and accommodating, and the ambiance is the perfect background coffee shop vibe. There is always lots of fun decor to admire and even a book cabinet with interesting reads! Lightbulb is my go-to place in La Mesa, whether I'm spending a couple hours reading by myself or meeting with a friend to catch up. read more

I absolutely LOVE this place. Great and delicious drinks that you can adjust to your taste. And wonderful service! I was really only waiting for a second when I got there today which was fine because I was trying to decide which amazing option I was going to try today and I was given a muffin free of charge! I have been going here for a short time but I am a dedicated and loyal customer to this place now and forever. I think they're so great. Also, their lavender latte is somehow a refreshing coffee drink. It's my absolute favorite drink along with the matcha green tea with oat milk. read more

A super cute little coffee shop in la mesa. The decor is great, it's large and the seating is comfortable. The menu is very large and everything we ordered was good. I highly recommend the hazelnut latte on ice. Support local business! read more

Hours of operation not advertised correctly! It says 7am on the businesses door and not 8am. read more

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A go to spot for myself! Super cute and cozy inside! The prices are affordable in comparison to several other coffee shops I visit. I haven't tried any of their food other than a few bakery items which I personally didn't love, but the coffee is what I go for and it never disappoints! read more

Very delicious! And such a cute spot. They have smoothies too! Definitely one of the few really good coffee shops in La Mesa