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Coffee was good ,interior is very cute. Tons of seating. I just really feel like the barista was lowkey rude to me and very un welcoming and monotone. Yet the people behind me who they obviously knew it was a totally different personality. I get knowing people and being more yourself but I've been a barista and I just feel like they were super unfriendly to me. Not a super comfortable experience probably won't come back for that reason.
I got an iced americano with coconut water and it's usually hard to find at many places. I love the options that they have. coffee was delish but the salmon toast was the star of the show! the house smoked salmon was just so good, it tasted fresh and not fishy. the cup of salsa macha was extra, but I highly recommend it. it adds so much flavor, without the overwhelming heat. I wanna come back and try more food! lol
Cool space with lots of natural light, matcha offerings and a simple food menu. Their website pastry case is an eye catcher when you walk in. Indoor and outdoor seating on both sides of the building. Service was friendly and quick when I went. There were no seats inside though sadly. Bonus they source their matcha from PARU (local specialty tea shop) so you know it's good. Prices are fair for what you get. Food wise I got the summer seasonal quiche that came with a side salad ($12) veggies and it was tasty.
What a cool coffee shop! When I heard of Marta taking over Twiggs on Adams Ave. I immediately thought, great, another coffee shop! Just what we need (insert sarcasm here). What I didnt know was Marta. Marta is cool. Marta is vibey. Marta is minimalist. Marta is an artist. Marts is a lover. And, well Marta is indeed Marta. The exterior/interior with its white walls. Some tiles here and there. A couple books on the shelf. Some pottery, a picture or two. And, that's it, that's the vibe. I ordered their rosemary latte- it was ok. I couldnt smelll the rosemary but the latte was good nonetheless. I sat on one of their benches/tables to sip on my latte. A couple of people were on their laptops- but surprisingly the place was not too packed. My heart dropped when I heard spanish tunes playing. What a total treat and unusual vibe. You would think there would be more coffee shops like this one, vibey, cool, with spanish language music on the speakers. Kuddos! Wishing you many many many many many happy years of success and good vibes. Muah!
Only disappointed I didn't find this cafe sooner!! Their strawberry matcha was the perfect sweetness! I prefer more of a matcha taste than the sweetener and they gave me just that. The service was great! The person helping us out gave of recommendation and even helped us find a breakfast place near by! They had lots of tables inside to sit and work at.
I came across this café while I was working at another coffee shop nearby, and the bright, open space immediately caught my eye, so I added it to my list. When I finally stopped by, I found it to be a great place to get some work done. They have several small tables inside, and almost everyone there was either studying or working. The staff was friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. I ordered a latte and a butter croissant. Both were good, although I was a little disappointed that they don't offer "for here" cups when I asked. My favorite thing about this café is how bright and airy it feels. The large open windows let in so much natural light and fresh air, making it a really relaxing place to spend a few hours. This has definitely become one of my favorite cafés to work from, and I'd happily come back again. I just hope they start offering ceramic mugs for people who want to enjoy their coffee there.
Marta is a very bright shop with tons of natural light seeping in through the big windows with plenty of seating inside and out. You may struggle with parking but your worries will disappear once you step inside. The iced vanilla almond milk latte was delicious while the seasonal coconut cold brew was disappointing. I expected more coconut but never got it. Their drink menu includes a variety of coffee and tea, which I appreciate. I love a good dirty chai or matcha, and Marta seems popular for both. The service was excellent and super friendly. Their pastries come warmed and you better believe I drooled over the cheddar jalapeño scone in the case.
Marta, Marta, Marta: how I longed to love you so. I first found this spot on Instagram, and came here seeking yet another place to get my coffee on while doing laptop work. Situated a few blocks from the mecca of busyness (Little While, Nomade, An's Dry Cleaning, and Polite Provisions), it's nice to be *near* the room where it happens -- not in it. // THE GOOD -- AMBIANCE -- Marta is *that* girl on Insta, and rightfully so. The light hits the shop *just* right, and is an eye candy place to work in: clean and contemporary. This is definitely a place to get work done over a few hours. The shop is not large, but it's also not impossible to grab a spot. Walking into the shop itself, you'll see 2-3 tables against the wall outside. Step inside and you'll find a few two-seater tables with bench seating and a chair; to your left, a large communal table scooted to the windows, plus a few more two-seaters and two bathrooms down the way. I'd also like to mention, since I haven't seen it photographed much: they have a backyard patio! Spacious and airy, here is a good place to sit and gab with a friend. On hot days before sundown, though, light fills this courtyard with no coverage to find respite in shade. (But San Diegans like sun, eh? So just bring a hat, your sunglasses / sunscreen, and enjoy the heat.) Either way, it's nice to have extra space like this, especially if the inside is packed. -- BAKED GOODS -- I can't speak to the pastries in the *main* case though they look plump and delicious (croissants, I'm looking at you!). These tend to be photographed the most on their socials, so I'm guessing they're a hit. As a gluten free and mostly dairy free girly, I don't expect to get a taste at many coffee shops. But Marta, thankfully, keeps us dietary restriction folks in mind! I got to have a GF / DF cookie which was actually quite good (many GF cookies leave a yuck aftertaste from the flour they use). I am also, unfortunately, allergic to walnuts and almonds, and am happy to report the cookies do NOT have either. Shoutout to the staff for checking for me! :) BONUS CALLOUT to them for keeping their GF cookies in a case SEPARATE from the main case. I've not seen any other shop do this, and I highly appreciate their efforts to not cross-contaminate. -- SERVICE -- I've seen poor reviews about service, and that made me hesitant. Maybe Marta talked to their employees or maybe that reviewer had a bad encounter, but I've had surprisingly pleasant service the 2-3 times I've gone. They're very helpful with the menu and, depending on the server, upbeat. I'm down with that! // THE OKAY -- MATCHA -- Disappointed by their coffee (see below), I thought I'd try my hand, or taste buds, at the matcha. I'm not a matcha girly but I appreciate a good cup... and as a culture purist, appreciate, even further, a strong, saturated matcha. I got an iced oat matcha latte with a hint of vanilla (look, I know I said I'm a purist, but I hadn't tried this shop's matcha yet to trust it would taste good on its own). Gratefully, they did not overpower the drink with the sweetness of the vanilla, and the matcha was not watered down like it can be at other shops. Was it the best matcha? No. But I didn't have a problem with this drink, as I did the coffee. -- PARKING -- Like I mentioned above, trying to visit the shops a few blocks down (Little While; Fuzz Coffee) means adding an extra 20-30 minutes to your visit: for parking, and for waiting in line. Marta sits on a main street, but is nestled in a neighborhood: one I haven't had too much trouble finding parking in. There are also spots available in front, on the main street -- free spots, not metered, as you'll find in many other parts of town (including on Adams Ave.) // THE BAD -- COFFEE (!!) -- Sigh... the one reason I go to coffee shops, aside from working outside my home, is for good coffee. I mean, paying $8 a cup nowadays, I'd want it to be good. Unfortunately, Marta doesn't seem too focused on its coffee program. When I asked which beans they used (for my husband, an even bigger coffee aficionado than me) I expected they'd roasted their own beans, or got it sourced from a well-known roaster. Nope; the barista couldn't even tell me who it was. Instead, they showed me: a bag of coffee blends, from some unknown label. And when I tasted my oat milk latte... eugh, it tasted burnt. Like Starbucks (sorry to say). Look, I get it; having a brick and mortar in San Diego and turning a profit margin high enough to pay good employees and exist in the most expensive city, is no easy feat. So I understand if coffee is not their focus, but providing a nice place for people to work and gather. For that, I'm not mad... I just won't be ordering their coffee. // IN SUM Come to work, catch up with friends on the patio, or enjoy the vibe. The coffee? Meh. Grab that somewhere else.
This place is so cute! Super fresh and clean vibe. The aesthetics are very bright and modern. They have really cool mugs and ceramic art/merch you can buy. Plenty of seating space inside. The pastries are absolutely phenomenal! They have incredible flavors like a black sesame banana loaf and a chicken mole croissant. I want to try all of the pastries they look delicious. Fast service and kind workers! They offered to remake any drink to attain the perfect sweetness level. Can't wait to come back and try the Mexican mocha latte!
This place is a 10/10 FOR SURE. Such a cute little spot right on Adams, incredibly walking friendly (as almost any place in North Park is). The interior is adorable and they have solid seating choices. The espresso was really delightful and I thoroughly enjoyed my drink. This may be a new go-to spot for me!
Cute little coffee place! Seems like a great place to meet up with friends and work. There is a tiny outdoor patio with a few tables as well. Seemed dog friendly. Ordered iced almond milk latte and strawberry matcha! Both were amazing and not very sweet (which I love cus I'm not the hugest fan of sweet drinks). They use Paru tea for their matcha and their strawberry puree they made was chefs kiss. Staff were kind and friendly! I I will be a repeat customer and wish this company success! read more
7 months ago
Stopped by Marta to try their coffee and baked goods. The shop is on a corner lot on Adams avenue and street parking was relatively easy to find. The shop is large and brightly lit with a number of tables around the periphery, placed next to the windows. They have a selection of baked goods that they produce onsite. I ordered a Jalapeño cheddar scone and chocolate Rosca. Both of which were delicious but the Rosca hot it out of the park for me. Was my first time trying it so I don't have a reference but the bread was nice and soft and the fruit toppings like cherry and candied orange peel went spectacularly well with the chocolate and bread. For coffee I ordered a flat white and it did not disappoint. Great flavor and just the right temperature for the milk. Will definitely be returning. read more
Aesthetically pleasing coffee shop in North Park for studying, journaling, and/or to-do lists. Tbh I wasn't impressed by the matcha and how overpriced it was. I ordered the strawberry matcha. From the reviews I expected more but still worth trying. There IS outdoor seating but obviously more seating indoors. The people working there were friendly and helpful. I appreciated that. I didn't try any of the food items. Maybe next time! read more
I was super stoked to try a new coffee shop in the area. The interior is absolutely gorgeous and has a really nice open interior. It looks like a solid spot for studying, too! I wasn't sure what to get and got recommended a Mexican mocha, iced. The drink was $7. Unfortunately, the drink lacked didnt have a really strong mocha flavor to it and was mostly milky to me. Perhaps it would have had more of the spices and flavoring if I got it hot as opposed to iced. That being said the staff was super friendly and helpful and I really appreciated that. Parking here is all street parking and expect to park a couple (close) blocks away. They did have matcha from PARU which I thought was quite nice. read more
3 months ago
On the weekends, they do cinnamon rolls and these are my new favorite. They're so unbelievably fluffy and over the top with the icing, which I appreciate. My new mission is to try every flavor! They had a blueberry one at the time and I wish I also bought it. Will just have to come back! read more
7 months ago
Cute minimalist aesthetic coffee shop! I stopped by on a whim and it was a little foolish of me cause it was like 11:30am on a Sunday so it was PACKED and my coffee took like 30 minutes (but I'm patient so I don't take stars away for that, just be warned). I got their iced Mexican mocha latte with oat milk and it was really good. Street parking only on this side of town so just be prepared to walk a bit. Overall I would go back maybe during the week when it's less crowded read more
9 months ago
Newly opened off Adams Ave, Marta is a coffee/pastry shop with a minimalist clean interior. There's seating both inside as well as on the side of the building. Upon entering, the line to order is actually not in the front/middle but rather on the right-side. The Paru Matcha Latte was not very sweet and had a good earthy matcha flavor. The Chai Latte was a nice balance since this was a bit sweeter in comparison. Both were very clean and smooth drinks. When we went, we weren't able to see/buy any pastries so I'd definitely be interested to see what they have next time. read more
Marta is a great addition to the neighborhood. It is a decent sized space as well with lots of indoor and some outdoor tables. You can work here. I went to meet two girlfriends. I tried a latte, ham & cheese croissant, vanilla concha. The croissant was amazing, I would definitely get it again. We found street parking in the neighborhood. read more
Marta is a charming quaint coffee shop in University Heights! The ham and cheese croissant was delicious! The matcha latte was good but was a bit too earthy and matcha heavy. I would not recommend coming here to work as I was not able to join their wifi since they said too many people were on their network so I had to leave and work at a different coffee shop. read more
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8 months ago
Decided to give this new coffee spot a try. I ordered a cappuccino, which was executed perfectly, smooth, rich espresso with just the right amount of velvety microfoam. I paired it with their almond croissant, and honestly, it might be one of the best I've had. It was wonderfully flaky on the outside with a generous, buttery almond filling that wasn't overly sweet. If you're looking for a top-tier coffee break, Marta is definitely the place to go. Highly recommended! A gem in our neighborhood. read more
9 months ago
A really cute new coffee shop on Adams Ave. the service is very friendly. I enjoyed the iced strawberry matcha latte. I guess my only complaint would be the size of the drink ..it's pretty small. They have some nice looking pastries as well that I'll try next time. read more
9 months ago
Freshly brewed, friendly, clean and perfectly decorated. Arrived at 7 a.m. on a Saturday and were greeted by 2 happy employees. Small coffee menu, freshly baked delicious raspberry or blueberry scones. Truly enjoyed my drip iced coffee and scones. My daughter ordered the Mexican Michelangelo, tasty. read more
1 month ago
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Was on a morning walk on Adams and happened to come across what appeared to be a new coffee shop in the neighborhood. Had some time before work so we picked up a chai, a drip coffee, and an almond croissant to bring home. The interior aesthetic is very clean, bright, and spacious. There's a small side patio for outdoor seating. Seems like a friendly and welcoming new spot to keep in the coffee rotation! Excited to try more of the menu in the near future. read more
2 months ago
8 months ago
This new spot has been popping off on TikTok for its minimalist vibes and legendary Paru matcha. Of course, I had to check it out, especially after being disappointed in my first taste of Paru matcha at Java Earth. I went in before noon on a Tuesday, and the cafe was already packed! My boyfriend and I had to stand around for a bit to find a place to sit. The outdoor seating was available, but it was bright and sunny out and we didn't want to boil, lol. The first impression admittedly wasn't the best. I don't know why all the new coffee shops in SD are so menu-phobic, but I am awfully tired of walking into coffee shops and not being able to scan a full-size menu up on the wall. After having to awkwardly step off to the side to where the register was, we were greeted by two small paper menus. The barista seemed pretty annoyed that we didn't know what we wanted (which, no posted menu?) and she immediately had us step over to the side to read the menu and take another customer, telling us to "call her when we were ready" in a very curt tone. She literally pushed the menus out of our way and across the countertop as we were looking at them! As a barista of five years, I get it, but a little friendliness goes a long way. As for the drinks, they were pretty tasty! My boyfriend had a cappuccino, and the foam was nicely textured. The espresso itself was nice and strong with a smooth mouthfeel and citrusy, earthy flavor. The matcha I was glad to see being traditionally prepped with a bamboo chasen! That is very hard to come by in SD, so kudos to Marta. This allowed for my matcha latte to have the great taste I expect from Paru. Overall, the experience was meh. The awkward navigation and lackluster customer service wasn't a great first impression. Having delicious drinks is one thing, but having a more customer-focused approach makes a world of difference and allows for repeat visits. I'd be willing to give this place a second try, but mostly because the matcha was really good. read more
7 months ago
I was really excited to hear that this coffee shop was opening up right above the street from my house. And it definitely does not disappoint! The coffee was delicious and the pastries are made in house everyday and they are all so good, I've tried almost every one at this point and you can't go wrong with any of them! I love the simplicity of the menu it makes its easy to pick a drink with ease. The staff are all so friendly and the service is very fast. Definitely will be coming back here! read more
5 months ago
Rosemary latte is so good smooth and strong espresso flavor. The shop is cozy and welcoming! Definitely a regular spot for me now read more
10 months ago
The ambiance was very cool and minimalistic. There is a small seating area outdoors that seems dog friendly. The service was quick but it was a slower Monday, not sure how it is on a busier day. Honestly, not my favorite Strawberry Matcha I've gotten, but I won't be taking off any stars for it. I prefer a richer and sweeter Matcha and this was definitely lighter and more earthy. I recognize this is more of a preference. I will say the strawberry they put in it was delicious, and made me enjoy it even if it wasn't my favorite. Also though, with tax the matcha came out to $8, which is on the pricier side for the area. I wouldn't rebuy it personally, but if I was in a caffeine craving I might stop by again due to convenience. read more
4 months ago
If you are reading this... GO TRY MARTA'S SEASONAL QUICHE!! This is the best quiche I've ever had, so flavorful! Genuinely chef's kiss. I love that it has a blue corn masa crust, and the jalapeño ricotta dip pairs perfectly with the corn and squash in the quiche. Everything works together so well. I also got their iced rosemary latte with oat milk; it was 1000/10, seriously a must-try. It was pretty busy when I got there, but the actual service was so fast! The baristas are super friendly and were happy to give me other recommendations. read more
5 months ago
Love how much sunlight there is in this new spot! One of the best croissants I've had in SD and I also love their raspberry orange muffin. There are not a lot of latte flavors but my vanilla latte is good. Perfect spot for reading breaks. read more
5 months ago
A chic, open, clean space with ample natural lighting inviting you in. Marta is a gem that serves excellent coffee with outstanding customer service. Definitely would recommend to come in and check out! read more
2 months ago
Marta is a great cafe. I had the rosemary latte (light sweetness) and the chicken mole croissant. The latte had a strong but balanced rosemary flavor. The croissant had a bit of a surprising dough different from the typical croissant, but it was very tasty, especially as you got to the center with the strongest mole flavor and roasted chili. They had a number of other pastries and menu items that looked great. There was also tons of seating, and service was fast and kind. Would strongly recommend! read more
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Really flaky buttery croissants and excellent coffee Prompt attentive service from Denise to help with my morning pastries / coffee order for the office. read more
6 months ago
My friend and I decided to stop in and grab a cup of coffee! There was a ton of seating and staff were friendly! I tried out their vanilla matcha and all I have to say is WOW! It's perfectly sweet and not too milky. I would definitely recommend giving this place a try if you're in the area! read more
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Came in their second day! LOVED the atmosphere! Came in to study for a bit. So open and sunny! Service was amazing! Talked with the owner she was soo sweet :) The matcha was maybe like a 4/5? I think the matcha they use has more umami/vegetal notes which I can appreciate but don't personally prefer. Decent ratio though! read more
5 months ago
I ordered an iced matcha latte with oat milk and vanilla syrup, and it's the best matcha latte I've had in SD :) really cute place and nice people read more
6 months ago
Such a great space! The ambience is bright and beautiful. Every person who works there is helpful. I've been looking for a good Matcha on Adams Avenue and I'm glad I found it. read more
9 months ago
This coffee shop is definitely my new favorite spot! The interior is beautiful, you can tell they've put so much thought into every detail. The drinks are amazing (highly recommend the Mexican mocha latte!), the staff is super friendly, and everything is baked in-house. The pastries are incredible, my favorite is the ham and cheese croissant with a pickled olive and jalapeño twist. I'll definitely be coming back to try more! read more
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