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    Little While

    4.5 (174 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Dogs allowed

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    Katherine S.

    Came here for the Summer Friday's collab. Won't be making it my regular matcha spot. Food: 2/5 The TEENY drinks are $7.50-$9. It's okay, but I would only ever come back here if there was another collab. We got the $9 pink guava matcha drink. It is very sweet. I've made this at home before, and I didn't pay $9 pre-tax and -tip. Service: 4/5 Honestly, everyone was really nice! It felt pretty embarrassing to be waiting in line so freaking long for a Summer Fridays collab, but they all treated the 500+ people in line like humans :) The bar is low but it was very thoroughly met! Atmosphere: 3/5 I can't give that reliable of a rating for the atmosphere because it was chaos galore for the event, but the line was very well managed! I don't know if it's the Little While staff or Summer Fridays staff I should be thanking for that. I think they do an actual matcha ceremony if you order it? I would recommend someone try that at least once because I didn't and I probably won't. Final rating: 3/5

    Nette B.

    What a great spot for a cup of coffee. I'm told that this spot gets busy and although the wait to order wasn't too long when we were there, It did start to get long. The workers are so nice. They offer sit down service too. We didn't need refills or ordered anything else but if we did, he would have helped us. Side note: I asked if regular coffee comes with free refill and it doesn't. :( Stand in line and order your drink or pastry of your choice. I ordered a cup of coffee and butter crissoant. My friends ordered a cappucino, matcha latte, kaya kouign amann and chocolate almond croissant. We sat outside on the patio. The tables were small but we made do. The coffee was nice and refreshing and my friends enjoyed their drink and pastry. The pastries were a bit oily. I believe the kaya kouign amann was overly buttery and sweet. It was still good but not something I would order in the future. Overall, I'd return again.

    Elaine Y.

    Little While x Summer Fridays x Sephora - Pink Guava Matcha - Vanilla Creme Nitro - Pistachio Butter Croissant with Raspberry (, ) !! I recommend lining up by 5 AM if you want the goody bag. They start putting wristbands on people around 7 AM for the first 500 people. BUT do not worry because you will still receive some samples (while supplies last) for the rest of the afternoon if you didn't make it to the first 500. To qualify getting a bag you have to buy at least one, of the three, collab items (Pink Guava Matcha, Vanilla Creme Nitro, and Pistachio Butter Croissant with Raspberry) My favorite was the Pink Guava Matcha, and the guava was not too strong. I was not really a fan of the Vanilla Creme Nitro, it was not very sweet, so if you are not a fan of super sweet drinks this is for you! The store itself was super cute and the drinks came out really quick. Little While 3019 Adams Avenue San Diego, CA 92116 $$ (~$10-20) street parking meters (very limited and hard to find, recommend setting aside 15-20 minutes to find parking)

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    Vivian T.

    I'd been wanting to try Little While and finally stopped by on Saturday. The long line proved it was a popular choice! I waited around 15 minutes in the line until I was able to order, and the coffees come out quick! I went with the Pandan Earl Grey Latte since the coffee flavors caught my eye more than the matcha. Before ordering, I asked about the sweetness level and was told no adjustments were needed. Luckily, the coffee still came through nicely, which is important in a flavored latte. To that, I added a guava cream cheese pastry. The guava filling was strong and went great with the coffee! The price point is definitely a little more for the size, though. I loved the café's minimalist design and warm, neutral palette. Although tiny, the space felt cozy and inviting, making it the perfect spot to relax for a short while! I'd come here again, despite the wait times, I think their coffee is impressive.

    Calamansi iced latte, latte, chocolate croissant, guava cream cheese croissant
    Sean H.

    Formerly Hawthorn coffee, this place got an upgrade! VERY polished and sophisticated drinks/pastries with an Asian twist. I got the Calamansi iced latte and it was incredible! Seating is limited so I could tell they were trying to get us to leave fairly quickly after getting our drinks. The servers came over twice to check if we wanted anything else (which is nice but we just sat down). Then he came back to clear our plates pretty quickly. I loved the reusable dish-ware. So spoiled with amazing coffee shops in SD.

    guava matcha
    Isabella G.

    Came to check this place out for the Summer Friday's collab and the inside of the shop is so cute! The staff were very helpful and they managed the lines well. I tried a coconut croissant which was not actually a croissant and it was decent. I ordered the guava matcha which was very pricey as it cost me almost 10$ for my one drink. (9.69 which is crazy) The drink was good but for 10$ it was a bit expensive.

    Jackie T.

    Came here on at 8:30am Saturday morning, and there was already a line out the door. The line did move fairly fast. The inside is pretty small but clean. They do have seating outside as well. Their iced vanilla latte was good. Their honey butter toast was super tasty. No wonder people were leaving with boxes of their pastries.

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    Jiansen W.

    I stayed here for a little while longer to appreciate the space and enjoy the drinks. AMBIANCE Warm intimate space with a constant flux of visitors lined up for their drinks and pastries. There are several small tables and a few multi-person tables indoors and outdoors. SERVICE Staff checked up on patrons dining in, which I appreciated. DRINK 5/5 It's Clearly Ube - Clarified Milk Punch Cold brew concentrate, pineapple, orange, coconut, pandan, and ube over a large rock with a pandan leaf. Best enjoyed for here. (Distinctly purple and tart, fragrantly aromatic w pandan and ube - this drink is a labor of love) 4.5/5 Calamansi Cream Latte Espresso, calamansi, vanilla, Maldon sea salt, and milk. Available iced only. (Almost like an orange creamsicle) 4/5 POGsicle Cold brew concentrate, POG juice, and housemade vanilla syrup, shaken and served over ice, finished with a dried orange slice. FOOD 5/5 TOMATO & SEAWEED JAM PAIN SUISSE - umami-licious 5/5 EVERYTHING PULL-APART - buttery, seasoned, flavorful laminated pastry 5/5 ZA'ATAR EGGPLANT & HUMMUS CROISSANT - brimming w middle eastern flavors

    Alana Z.

    Incredible coffee spot! The line is out the door and for good reason. Make sure you get there early. The matcha is delicious, I love how they mix it with coconut water for extra flavor and hydration. Great cold brew. The pastries are absolutely incredible, works of art. I loved the weekend-only chocolate almond croissant.

    Honey cinnamon latte
    Denise C.

    A nice little coffee shop on Adams Avenue with a cozy, laid-back atmosphere that makes it a great place to relax. Parking is pretty limited. Their menu offers all the coffee shop classics, along with specialty lattes, matcha drinks, and pastries. I ordered the iced Honey Cinnamon Latte with oat milk, and it was delicious. It was simple, smooth, and had the perfect balance of honey and cinnamon without being overly sweet. What really stood out to me was the service. The staff was incredibly welcoming and friendly, and they checked in on us throughout our visit to make sure everything was going well. That's not something you experience at most coffee shops, and I really appreciated the genuine hospitality. Overall, if you're looking for a cozy neighborhood café with great coffee and exceptional customer service, Little While is definitely worth checking out.

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    Javier B.

    Coffee shop Located in South Park They serve a concise menu of espresso drinks, pour-overs, matcha, lattes and pastries Dog friendly Amex accepted Has AC Restroom inside Street parking Vegan and vegetarian options Small indoor and outdoor seating

    Matcha+coconut water
    Wai F.

    Parking 2/5 -Limited available street parking in a busy area Service 5/5 -Staff was really friendly, shop was busy but they kept things moving pretty efficiently. I asked about the complimentary postcards they had on the counter, they were super nice and let me have one. Thank you! Drink 3/5 -Matcha with coconut water $7.5 Super hydrating and refreshing, like drinking iced water after chewing gum; strong matcha. However, I don't think I would repurchase due to its price for the portion. Ambiance 3/5 -Beautiful interior, every tasteful design detail seems to have been very intentional which I love. Space is limited but very cozy. I visited during a busy Sunday afternoon and with the upbeat music, it felt a little overwhelming.

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    Tiffany L.

    I will gladly wait in a line out the door for Little While. The personal, friendly service and amazing drinks and bites make it worth it. There is ample indoor and outdoor patio seating. The cafe interior is tastefully decorated. Coming from the Bay Area, I admittedly have high expectations for matcha and pastries. I was very impressed with everything we ordered. The maple in the LW Matcha Latte added just the right amount of sweetness, and the coconut water lets the matcha shine. My husband enjoyed his Matcha Latte as well. Bonus points to Little While for NOT up-charging for dairy free milk alternatives! I was eyeing the Kaya Kouign Amann and Sweet Corn Concha; very glad we got both. The concha was pillowy, with the corn flavor really coming through in the custard. I liked that it was not too sweet. I loved the unique addition of kaya (pandan coconut cream custard) in the kouign amann. Can't wait to come back!

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    Staff was wonderful. Coffee and pastries were delicious. 100% recommend this place. Customer service was excellent definitely coming back.

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    Small space, incredible pastries and coffee. Staff were warm and talkative. Prefer this shop over some of the well known spots in San Diego

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