I love this place!! They know how to make their lattes just right. I come here about once a week…read moreand the staff is friendly and know what they're doing. There are a lot of coffee shops around town, but this is a must-try, definitely one of the best.

I had been hearing about this cute new coffee shop that's practically walking distance from me, so…read moreI was really excited to finally give it a try. Walking in, the space has those hometown, community vibes you would hope would make you feel comfortable and welcome. The shop is also surprisingly spacious for a coffee shop, with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Unfortunately, the experience itself was not what I expected. It wasn't a particularly busy morning, and there were at least four baristas behind the counter, yet my husband and I waited at least 20 minutes for our drinks. Our pastries came out fairly quickly, but that meant we had to eat them separately rather than enjoying them with our coffee. To make matters worse, my croissant tasted burnt. Yuck. When I finally heard my name called, I walked up to the counter and saw two drinks sitting there. Since neither was labeled, I politely asked the barista which drink was which. Instead of simply helping me, she responded, "I haven't made yours yet," with a pretty obvious attitude. It was an unnecessarily rude interaction and definitely didn't make me feel welcome. I went back to my seat and ended up waiting another five minutes for our drinks. And unfortunately, the coffee itself didn't make up for the wait. I ordered the salted maple latte, and my husband had the French vanilla latte. Both were mediocre at best and left us pretty underwhelmed. Overall, I really wanted to like this place, especially because of its cute atmosphere and convenient location. But between the long wait, burnt pastry, unfriendly service, and disappointing coffee, our first experience was not a good one. Unfortunately, we won't be returning.

Nice neighborhood cafe in the area- always kept clean and the service is on top of it when you need…read moreanything. I've gone through half of the menu and have enjoyed every drink for what they are, but have started to gravitate towards my standard Horchata Latte for coffee or Matcha Meets Fresa for something more refreshing (helps that most of my friends also gravitate towards the matcha too so I'll usually be ordering 2+ for the group). Always impressed by their choices for the seasonal menu so it keeps things fresh in the kitchen and for the customers.

After seeing this place raved on TikTok I wanted to get it to try myself. The parking is decent…read more When I went in the staff was quick to greet me and asked if I had any questions. I took a look at the menu and decided on getting the Matcha Meets Fresca and chilaquiles. The Matcha was actually pretty good. And the Chilaquiles were decent however I can tell the green salsa is not a fresh salsa. I also did not care for the chicken. It tasted like pre-cooked chicken that had been warmed up. The chips were very crispy however. I think it's a great option for folks in the area, however I would not return given it's not located in my community and can find not your preferred closer to me. There were folks in their meeting and working and although it may be a little noisy, it is a great option to work from. They also have tables outside which I found were nice and provide a more quieter space

Salted maple latte - 10/10 and my compliments to the barista!…read more The empanada I had was fine as a snack but pricey ($5) and nothing special in terms of quality in my opinion but it did come with a spicy creamy green sauce which I did appreciate. Overall ambiance and service was excellent and it's nice to have a local third place. I'm happy to support this local business. Parking is generally hard to find around the block on weekends.

Cute spot in the middle of apartments and business fronts! Loved how open space and enough tables…read morefor everyone to get cozy too. I absolutely love how they have a little couch area and coffee toy bar for kids (I'll take a picture next time). So much room to get work done, coffee dates, and even outside seating. What a gem for everyone who lives upstairs and close. We got the iced salted maple latte and I loved it. Sweet, strong, and yummy vanilla cold foam. My bf also got a cortado. I heard after ordering it was their most ordered drink and I understood why. I'll definitely come by if we're on this side of Otay :) *minus a star* because the music was way too loud to be able to work or talk across the table tbh. But overall, I'd def come again. Super family friendly and chill coffee shop.

Very good drinks and halo halo and tasty treats! The service was okay. Very warm place to hang out…read morewith friends or study.

Ube cravings solved!…read more Stop by @ Cafe 86 on a Saturday around 1:10 p.m. Only 1 customer in line. Got lucky we had a parking spot in front of the cafe. Ordered to-go for: Ube cracked cheesecake Ube truffles Ube leche plan All delicious ube flavors the way I remember it since the last time we had it. I'm guessing it might just be the size that changed, but considering prices of everything are up, I understand why. Staff were nice and dining area is clean. Highly recommended if you love Ube flavored desserts while you are in the area.

Just dropping by my fav boba spot! Delicious as always. Quick service, beautiful design, delicious…read moredrinks what more could I ask for

For my first experience boba/tea spot in Chula Vista, it felt like this place was lacking compared…read moreto a place like Seven Leaves in Santa Ana The macaroons were okay but nothing to write home about. I probably wouldn't choose this place to try out again and will be looking for other places in the area to try.

Coffee is good, tastes similar to a Starbucks. Staff is friendly. Worst coffee cake I've ever had…read moreif you call it that. Dry crumbly block of something. Couldn't even bite it as it just crumbled apart. Awful. As for the ordering, I ordered from the kiosk and waited 15 minutes for it to come out. It did not. The employees say the kiosk system doesn't work at the coffee shop. Then why have it management. Annoyance for the guests and confusion for the employees. I always feel like Jamul almost has it but just doesn't.

This coffee shop is located inside the Jamul Casino and, although it is not a Starbucks, they offer…read moreStarbucks coffee. They also offer baked goods and desserts not from Starbucks. I ordered an iced coffee with whole milk. I asked for a dash of cinnamon, but they forgot to put in the coffee. The iced coffee was okay. It was stronger than I would have liked, and had a bitter after taste. The ice to coffee ratio was good. The service was friendly. They share a seating area with the Market Place and the other eateries.

A weird experience but the effort is appreciated…read more Came in one weekend out of convenience, we were driving around the area and my gf highly recommended it. We parked and noticed nearly all the lights were off. The pastry cabinet was empty, the tables were taped off. But people were inside and customers were in line. Emotions and energy were low, it was quiet and dim vibes all around. We walk in and see just one man working the cashier and making the drinks. He looked puzzled, a bit lost. We get in line behind someone ordering 4+ drinks and see that this guy didn't really know how to make the drinks. He was misplacing the ingredients and wasn't fully confident operating the payment system. The back counter was cluttered with miscellaneous gadgets, appliances, and syrups. It took nearly 20 minutes for the customer in front of us to get from ordering to receiving their drinks and we just watched in slight awe. The guy was apologetic and upfront, he was trying his best in a bad situation. They made some small talk and hinted that they were closing due to supply chain disruptions in Hawaii. I feel for them and wish them well. The coffee itself was ok. Flavor was decent but somewhat unremarkable. They offer different caffeine levels, up to I think 400mg in a drink. I just got the 200mg coffee. Don't know if I just built a tolerance but I fell asleep right after. We did want a pastry but with the baked goods cabinet empty, we weren't sure what they had left to offer. There was a long sign listing everything sold out between the pastries and coffee flavors. Overall the experience was odd and left a slightly bitter emotional taste in my mouth. They've acknowledged that they weren't in the best condition at that point and I do feel unfair to judge them at their worst. If they turn it around, I'm opening to revisiting. But for now, I don't feel compelled to go out of my way for it.

Some special cafecito to start our day. Hawaiian style!!…read more You know it's good when you sip your drink and it takes you back to Hawaii.... * Hawaiian Host (Level 3) * Dirty Taro Latte (Level 2) This place has been here since 2016. I cant believe we just heard about them now..... We're most definitely coming back. They also have a location in Mira Mesa that we want to try (larger menu). ALOHA!! #DiningWithTheAndersons #HawaiianStyle #IslandVibes

Arrived on a Sunday afternoon at 1:20 PM. Five other customers, a respectful and quieter place…read more Four staff members working to handle all orders. Check-in ordering kiosk is available at the counter along with being able to order from a cashier. Menu on TV boards above the registers and also menu with photos posted outside. I ordered the mango coconut milk smoothie/less sugar and added boba, which was featured on their seasonal drink menu. Even with ordering less sugar, the mango and coconut made it very sweet so I would recommend perhaps almost no sugar the next time but I enjoyed it and it was still very good. I did not order any food items. Hours clearly posted on the front door with strip mall parking right out front. Comfortable seating with table space inside, would be good for groups, as well as single customers. Wheelchair-accessible entrance and restroom. Nice and relaxing atmosphere with floral tree as decor, flowers jetting over the ceiling of the general floor space and plants throughout.. Very clean with nice chill music playing.

This was my first time visiting this location, and I must say that the quality of the teas is…read moregreat. Everything tastes fresh, and they offer a variety of options for everyone. The only reason I'm giving 2 stars is because of the poor customer service from one of the young ladies working there. She made my daughter and me feel very uncomfortable when we asked if one of the teas could be changed because it was too thick and sweet for my daughter's liking. Instead of simply trying to take care of the situation, she immediately said "NO" and made a disgusted face. Thankfully, Jeff stepped in, saved the day, and offered to make us a new drink. As a multiple-business owner myself, Jeff is exactly the type of employee I would want representing my business. He understood customer service and handled the situation professionally. Unfortunately, I can't say the same about the other young lady. Her attitude and facial expressions were completely unnecessary and made the experience uncomfortable enough that even my daughter felt as though she had done something wrong simply for asking. Great teas, and thank you to Jeff for turning an unpleasant situation around.

I'm always down to try new boba spots around San Diego, and my partner had heard good things about…read morethis place, so we decided to give it a try. As soon as you walk in, you're immediately hit with the anime theme throughout the shop. I'm not the biggest anime fan myself, but I can definitely appreciate the artwork and overall vibe of the space. I went with the Tarochimaru, while my partner got the Lechera Matcha. Both drinks were great from the very first sip. Drinks were flavorful and easy to enjoy. Overall, this is definitely a spot that's earned a place in my boba rotation.

We ordered Denki's Boba through DoorDash and, unfortunately, it left a lot to be desired. We tried…read morethe Crème Brûlée Milk Tea, Boba Milk Tea, and Thai Milk Tea. I was especially excited for the Crème Brûlée Milk Tea, expecting a distinct caramelized vanilla or creamy flavor, but it tasted more like a plain milk tea. There wasn't anything that really set it apart, and it wasn't very sweet. The Thai Milk Tea was also surprisingly bland and seemed a bit watered down, lacking the rich sweetness and bold flavor I typically expect. I'm not sure if the drinks suffered from being delivered rather than enjoyed fresh in-store, so I'm willing to give them another chance before making a final judgment. Hopefully the next experience is better.

We stopped here during Comic-con and my Husband tried the Fantastic 4 Mochinut. It tasted good and…read morehe enjoyed it. The staff here advised us to visit their Chula Vista location. They were super customer service oriented. We will surely visit them at their main business location.

Drink: The black sesame matcha here was okay. Got it with…read moreoat milk and you can really taste the oat milk. Matcha drinks here are more on the milkier side but it's all up to your preference. I definitely want to try the mochi donuts next time. Service: Service experience will vary from time to time depending on who's helping you. Ambiance: It's a pretty small and clean location to stop at for sweet drink treat or sweet drink while you're strolling around the mall.