I love this place! I randomly came across it when looking for a cafe to do some computer work at, and I arrived at this spacious cafe in the heart of Hillcrest. It has plenty of seating with big tables, and the lighting is nice and music is not aggressive. They offer lots of delicious snacks and meals. I've tried the menemen scramble which came out sizzling with flatbread to go with it. It was more than enough to share between two people. I also tried the baklava which was flaky and sweet. The little custard cakes in the shape of different fruits also piqued my interest, and I tried a mango custard cake on one of my visits. It was pretty good and light, but it wouldn't be my top thing to get at the place. The real star of the show is the coffee. I went with someone who doesn't like coffee but gave it a try, and they said it changed coffee for them forever. I tried the pistachio latte and it was so good--it was creamy and smooth, and the perfect level of sweetness and flavor. The latte art they do is absolutely incredible too; my friend got an intricate pegasus! The staff there is also super duper friendly and made me feel welcome to stay as long as I wished, and they would come and bring the drinks and food out to us at the table. Will definitely be back again! read more

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10/10 turkey bacon sandwich ( insanely good i really recommend it ) 10/10 iced biscoff coffee pleasant ambience with peaceful music and super awesome employees!!! 5 stars i will be back, and if you've been wanting to try this place, come now!!! it's amazing , it will not disappoint you!! read more

The menemen came out on a smoking hot plate. This was excellent for me because I love hot food. The warm spiced flavor was nicely comforting. I always appreciate a cardamom latte, and theirs is delicious. The servers were kind and hospitable. This seems like a nice place to be a regular. There is ample space to hang out with friends or outlets to do work. Parking on this street is $1.50 for 2 hours. I would love to come back for some dessert. read more

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Stumbled across this cafe while exploring SD's neighborhoods. And Im so glad that I did. So freaking delicious. One of the best breakfast spots I've had in so long. Salted maple latte was outstanding. Great espresso, smooth. Breakfast dish was eggs, peppers, and tomatoes served on a hot-stone/cast iron. Such a hearty delicious breakfast. I enjoyed every single bite. Next time i'm in the area i'll definitely be stopping by to try some more of their Turkish breakfast plates! Service was warm and friendly. Super cozy/homey interior. 10/10 experience all around! read more

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What a pleasant find. Lots of coffee and food choices. Clean, plenty of seating inside and on the sidewalk. We'll be back! read more

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Hands down amazing! Wish I took more pics Food was hot fresh and very affordable, restaurant was very clean and we lucked out and got a window seat to people watch. Service was excellent and very friendly read more

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This is my new favorite coffee shop. They have such a calming and relaxing vibe. This is the perfect place to meet up with friends or set up a work station to work remotely. The staff are very friendly and courteous. Most importantly the coffee is delicious. I prefer to visit local coffee shops as much as possible and Hillcrest just got a new neighborhood gem! read more

Very nice desert and coffee spot! I give it a rare 5 stars. The lay out is local "quaint & comfortable" seating enough for doing work or studing, stoping by as a tourist or based on recomendation. However you get to this location you should find the staff engaging and friendly. After ordering and paying they brougt it to our number flagged table. I decided to break my norm and order a Turkish coffee and cheescake. To start was the best salmon bagel that I have had in a while. I asked for mother natuers mayonnaise; avocado, to add to the messyness of the soft fried egg. A messy hand and many napkis is a must with this combo. I suggest paying the extra to set this menu item at the top. The cheesecake standard that I prefer is a dense New York baked unit with gram cracker crust but I have to say if that was what they had and I ordered it, I would have left out looking pregnant. The bagel is filling by itself, this combo was a hungy-dude meal. The whipped cheesecake they had was simular to a moose, very lite and suttel in taste that worked with the smooth mini- cup of coffee. The coffe was not as strong as I prefer it but the flavor was smooth enough to change the take in your mouth for the next cheeses cake bite, and again and back and forth. The desert windo is a work of art, be sure to experence as many as you can upon return visits. read more

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Great vibe with very friendly staff. Good coffee and breakfast. Portions are generous and able to be shared. My wife, me and the baby ordered two entrees for breakfast and had enough leftovers for one person to eat lunch. I probably won't make a special trip to come back here but will definitely drop by when I am in the neighborhood. Also, the desserts look great though I didn't get to try them this visit . read more

Pretty darn good. Lentil soup, Eggs with beef and meneman, and a blackberry dessert to fire for. Oh, and Turkish Coffee too. Super polite folks read more

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Good was great and the service was excellent! The server that took our order was able to make a correction to the order I placed without any hesitation. The food was absolutely fantastic; presentation and taste on point! read more

Discovered this new-ish Turkish coffee shop in Hillcrest on a Friday morning. The menu has both American and Turkish breakfast items and the owners were happy to explain the menu to us (bonus points for all Halal meat!). There is plenty of seating for parties of any size and orders are brought to your table. The food presentation was wonderful. We ordered the chicken Caesar sandwich and the avocado toast, both of which were filling. The owner came to check on every table to make sure everything was okay. There is a wide variety of food and drink, but both are on the pricier side. Overall, a positive experience and looking forward to trying more on the menu. read more

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This place is fairly new and has a distinctive menu. Options for coffee, tea, breakfast, and desserts are extensive. I was intrigued by the ube latte and it was quite tasty. I was interested in the pistachio dessert I saw but I guess that was when they first opened. I'll be back to try some of the food read more

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Visited this new coffee shop/breakfast place located in Hillcrest on a Saturday morning and my party of 2 had a wonderful time. There's a lot of great food on the menu and will have to come back to try out the other items. Parking: Note that with any other Hillcrest establishment, give yourself some time to look for street parking. There's also a paid lot close by. Environment: Cafe style where you order at the register and they bring the food out to you. There are many 2-4 person tables and I saw that there was a party of 8 inside. There are a couple of 2 person tables outside. We opted to sit at the window table overlooking the street. Service: Great hospitality by the person who took our order and served our dishes! Food: -Spanish Latte ($6.50) and Matcha Latte ($6.50) with cute latte art. -Eggs with Beef ($22): served on a sizzle platter; tomato, cucumber, and pita bread on the side. It's my first time having Kavurmah Yumurta and it's so good! Eating just the egg and beef alone tasted very heavy, but the sliced tomato, cucumber, and pita served with it complimented the dish well. -Turkey, Bacon, Egg Sandwich ($14): hanger bun, served with crispy tater tots -Phyllo Cheese Roll ($10): comes with 4 pieces cut in half, so we had more than enough to take home. We loved these savory rolls and similarly to the Eggs with Beef plate, the tomatoes on the side complimented them well. read more

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Mevan Coffee & Breakfast is a new business that took over a Hillcrest suite which was most recently the home of a taqueria that has changed addresses to a La Jolla location. I recently visited to get some dessert after having dinner elsewhere in the neighborhood. Their business hours need to be changed on Yelp as it states a closing time of 10 pm. I found out that they actually close at 9:00 because I was asked to finish while the staff was sweeping the floors and stacking the outside chairs and tables. The inside felt more like a lounge than a cafe with the decor and seating arrangement. Two menu screens hung behind the service counter with the left one listing the beverages and the right one displaying the food offerings. A couple of display cases were at the counter showing off the baked goods and other desserts. Turkish breakfast and pastries (e.g. baklava) were the featured items as there were half a dozen selections in the former category. From the three cold drink choices, I picked the San Diego Sunset. This was sparkling water mixed with lemonade and pomegranate juice. The blend was fruity but not too tart. I do wish that it came in a larger serving size for the eight dollar price. I noticed at least three types of cheesecake in the refrigerated display case. Dragonfruit was what I opted for because I had never seen that ingredient used as a cheesecake flavor. The wedge was thick and creamy, however the dragonfruit wasn't as prominent as it appeared. read more

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Amazing food and service. Everything is halal and they are so kind. You would be missing out if you didn't come . read more

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Wow- never have I been to a coffee shop where I felt like I was treated like a member of the family. The staff were especially hospitable, kind, and attentive. The food was spectacular as well. Would highly recommend the menemen, which came out on a sizzling platter; such great savory breakfast flavors. The Belgian waffles were so soft and provided a good balance of sweetness plus the tart flavors of the fruit. The lattes were creamy and rich; the Moroccan mint tea was so refreshing in the heat! They even brought us the freshest watermelon I have ever had to try! The overall vibes/ambiance were relaxed and warm. I love the brick walls, the comfortable seating, and lots of plugs for working. The bathrooms were spacious and clean. 100/10 would recommend. read more

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Cute, cozy cafe. Super friendly guys. Great coffee, great food. Will definitely be back to try all of the other items. read more

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I stopped by this spot on a whim since it was so conveniently located near the medical center. The interior is so cute and was already filled with people during the mid morning. It looks like a comfortable place to set up shot and cowork or catch up with friends. The dessert case looks phenomenal and I love that they offer traditional Turkish breakfast. I was there to grab takeout coffee but I would recommend this spot as a sit down. There's not a lot of coffee spots that offer cardamom latte so I had to order it- not too sweet, and really good. One small quirk though- they only offer 12oz hot and 16oz cold, but unfortunately not 16oz hot to fuel my hot coffee addiction. I would love to see them expand their size offerings to include this read more

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I had a nice Thanksgiving morning breakfast at this Turkish-American coffee house and cafe. The cafe offers Turkish favorites and main stream favorites, such as the cortado and smoked salmon bagel breakfast I ordered. I had to compliment the barista because she did a super job making my cortado. It was perfect to my liking: well balanced, bold and rich in coffee flavor, yet quite smooth, not to mention beautiful. The smoked salmon bagel came on a toasted everything bagel. The bagel was toasted, but I felt it needed a better toast. The smoked salmon was plentiful and delicious. Although it was not advertised that it came with an egg, the egg was a perfect medium for that nice yolk run and was well seasoned. I was surprised it had an egg. The salmon bagel also came with fresh arugula, tomatoes, and an herb cream cheese spread which was very good. The meal came with a side of non-pitted olives. The service was top notch. It was friendly and super attentive. The cafe offers a lot of comfortable inside seating and some right on the sidewalk. read more

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New coffee shop that opened a week ago. The owners are cousins from Turkey and they are the kindest people! I went in this morning before work and ordered a pistachio latte - it was perfect! Not very sweet and great flavor. The owners also gave me a "welcome in" ferrero roche chocolate (my favorite). They also treated me to their in house chicken soup, which had amazing flavor. You bet I ate it at 8am because it was such a kind gesture! Please go and support a small business with hard working people! I will be back read more

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Mevan is a café restaurant opened recently on Forth and University in Hillcrest. It's walking distance from Scripps Mercy Medical Center. Street parking is a challenge. Have seen this place develop and come to be during before the opening and the results are great. Indoor and outdoor seating, simple decor is casual, very clean, with soft lounge music makes this place very welcoming. Was greeted cordially by owners: Ugor and August who were pleasant, helpful and friendly. There was a display case of colorful sweets, that looked familiar. Turns out, French lacquered desserts from Clément are offered here. Additionally, in house made Mediterranean desserts are also offered. The printed menu was not available, but from the wall listing, the Turkish breakfast caught my attention and curiosity. Presented and plated nicely in a larger plate are small ramekins include: Mediterranean olives, walnuts, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, cubes of feta like cheese, blossom honey, sprigs of mint herb and small edible flowers topped on the eggs all looked seductively appealing, healthy and Delish. The small hot pot of Turkish tea was perfect with Muhallebi, a Turkish pistachio dessert similar to rice pudding was a wonderful treat and generously portioned enough to share! Excellent service, the variety, freshness and cultural richness made my dining experience very positive. Worth a visit, Recommend!! read more

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Freaking 10/10: has quickly become my go to. The coffee is stupidly good. High quality eveything: staff, customer experience, produce and ingredient quality, creativity of flavors = impeccably well done. Fav dish so far: cheese omelette. Literally how on freaking earth did it never occur to me to separately sauté and put more watery ingredients like peppers on *top* of the omelette after perfectly cooking it?! I do get it w the salad instead of the tots usually (because we love a healthy queen), but the tots are freaking BOMB & the romesco sauce that comes w it is perfection. Pro tip: Will add a side of cold avo next time to any of the omelettes for a topper. The crew there: August, Jordon, John & Lance are so freaking kind and nice & clearly love what they do. I'm gushing, and they're worth it. Such a welcome addition to the neighborhood #obsessed read more

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I was excited to try their coffee because you can't easily find their flavors at other coffee places. I ordered the Cardamom Latte, and it was a let-down. Could not taste the Cardamom at all, it just tasted like a regular latte, and it was not strong; pretty milky. read more

While in San Diego for the day we stopped by here for coffee. It is a spacious and clean coffee spot. I really liked the vibe of it. It has some windows in the front of the shop that open up and you can sit there on some really comfortable chairs and enjoy your coffee and people watch all day long. I ordered a cardamom latte and my husband ordered a cappuccino. Both of our drinks were very tasty. The artwork was so beautifully done. Next time we come here we will definitely try some breakfast and some pastries. read more

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They crew here was awesome! The food was to die for and as a self proclaimed coffee snob I was very happy with the latte I was given. I came back and got a mocha and asked about their house bean blend. Cannot recommend them enough! I have the salmon toast and my wife had the Mevan breakfast plate. Both were very good and the portion was just right for the price. They even let me buy some of their whole beans (even though they done normally do that) 10/10 recommend this spot. read more

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I came here for the first time with my husband yesterday, and it was great. He has a small business in the area and has been saying we need to go here. So we made it in for breakfast and the actual shop is so cute. Nicely decorated with seating and a few tables outside. We had our dog with us and opted for outside seat. We shared the French toast a breakfast burrito and had a pistachio latte. The french toast was divine the perfect balance of sweet from syrup and chocolate with fruit on a somehow soft and crunch piece of French toast. The breakfast burrito is going to be something I am constantly craving. They do theirs w tater tots, turkey bacon, avocado, mozzarella cheese and this romesco sauce that was delicious. The pistachio latte was perfect not too sweet not too strong simply the perfect start to my morning and the latte art was 100/10 As someone who was trying to cook more and make coffee at home - that notion is now out the window and I will be coming back read more

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It's crazy that one single place can do so many things PERFECTLY. Everything I've ever ordered from here (and I come here every week) has been so fresh and so full of quality. Not only are their Turkish breakfast options so amazing, but their chicken wrap is hot, fresh, delicious and packed with flavor, AND their desserts are so good -- on par with the best bakeries in San Diego and I've been to all of them. The menemen is literally sizzling when they bring it out. There is also incredible warm service and such great vibes whether you're eating with others, dining alone or just getting a cup of coffee and tea. read more

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Beautiful, cozy, healthy food. The staff are so warm and kind. I love the options and ambience. Perfect for having some quiet time to yourself. read more

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Heaven on earth! We had such a lovely experience at this quaint charming cafe. The waiters were genuinely friendly and nice to talk with. And of course the food... Omg.... Delish!!! We ordered two breakfast entrees: Menemen and Sucuk. Plus a Kurdish coffee. Yummy!!! Next time we will be back to try the Turkish tea. Not sure yet what to pair it with but I trust all of the food here are amazing. read more

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We stopped by here to pickup some drinks on a warm Sunday afternoon. I chose a cold early grey while my friend chose the banana matcha. Both the drinks were delicious, especially the banana matcha which had a delicate hint of banana without being overpowering. The earl grey was also delicious and not too sweet. The shop itself is quite large with plenty of seating, should you want to eat something there as they have a variety of breakfast foods to offer like eggs and salads. read more

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A casual atmosphere that is a nice spot to grab coffee and some food with friends, or a place to get some work done while you enjoy their menu. Service is kind and open to offering their recommendations. Their coffee and desserts are both tasty and visually beautiful. During my visit, I had the mango cake. It was sweet and refreshing with the mango chunks and paired nicely with my hot black tea. I would go back to try more of their breakfast menu. read more

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Great ambiance and friendly service. Love the beautiful desserts and the unique coffee and food options. Got the Kurdish coffee and it is super tasty - looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu! read more

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This place had been on lists of cafes to try, and it surely did not disappoint. Recently went to Mevan's for a family meal and we had great remarks all around. Food presentation was amazing, coffee was strong but had a nice flavor (be sure to mix it), and their Baklava Im so glad I had the rest to myself. The staff is very welcoming and attentive. Sweet, helpful, and friendly people. It seems family owned, which honestly gets my vote. Very respectful and charming! I would vote for a different seating style, HOWEVER, i understand the aesthetic appeal of the room. Visually appealing. Their bathrooms are spacious. Family/Women friendly. Including a lovely, full body mirror. I will be recommending this place to my friends and I do plan on making my way back to Mevan's. God Bless. read more

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Really cute and tasty spot in the heart of Hillcrest. Turkish style breakfasts as well as some standard fare, the atmosphere is light and airy, clean and welcoming, staff were really kind, and the food and coffee were delicious. I'm happy to have this addition to the neighborhood! read more

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Mevan's in Hillcrest has completely won me over, and the Mevan Plate is the reason why. This beautiful spread is an absolute showstopper -- perfectly seasoned scrambled eggs, creamy sliced avocado, fluffy pancakes drizzled with the most gorgeous honey syrup, crisp turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, toasted bread, and not one but TWO yogurt parfaits topped with fresh strawberries and blackberries. Every single component on that plate was executed flawlessly. The honey syrup for the pancakes? Chef's kiss. The kind of detail that tells you this place genuinely cares about the experience from start to finish. My friend ordered the biscotti latte and was absolutely obsessed -- beautifully presented and so delicious. But honestly, what made the experience truly special was the staff. Warm, attentive, and genuinely friendly -- the kind of service that makes you want to come back the very next weekend. If you're in Hillcrest and haven't been yet, you're missing out. This place deserves every single star. read more

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This beautiful place and the people who run it are a cut above in every way. Each dish is so thoughtfully crafted, everything is bright, balanced, and SO flavorful. Nothing on your plate will ever be an afterthought, each component is so intentional. Their drinks and pastries are no exception either, it's like EVERYTHING is their specialty. I don't know how they do it. At the same time, the space is warm, beautifully decorated, grounding, and as inviting as every person who works here. I am blown away, back for the second time this week and only looking forward to trying more. I want my stomach to make more room when I come here, it's never enough! This place is a higher frequency and it shows through their immaculate offerings. Mevan is a gem and the food is served with pride that radiates through the building. I can't wait to come back. read more

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Excellent food and service. I liked the breakfast dishes. Excellent food and service. I liked the breakfast dishes. read more

If you are looking at this place and questioning, if you should go or not, DO IT! I promise you will not be let down. The food quality is amazing, clean ingredients. The atmosphere is very clean and welcoming. It is decorated so cute in their perfect for taking photos. But the real draw for me is how kind the staff are. Every single person that works there is so sweet and work soooo hard. The places usually pretty busy, and for good reason. They take their time crafting every single latte every single tea, and every meal. If I could give 10 stars I would read more

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So tasty!! Service was very friendly and the cafe is beautiful and calming. My wife got the breakfast wrap with an americano and I got an iced honey cinnamon latte with the grilled cheese. Of course I forgot to take a photo until I was half finished, but it was so good! The latte was delicious and perfectly sweet. The grilled cheese was tasty but that SOUP. Oh my goodness, that chicken soup is delectable. They have beautiful desserts in the case as well. We'll definitely be back! read more

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