Finally stopped in after walking by it many times and found that it's very cute inside with quite a lot of seating. It has a cozy vibe, perfect for studying or reading while drinking a beverage. I especially like that it's a local women-owned business and they offer a good selection of drinks. They advertised boba in their front window and that's exactly what I wanted, plus there aren't many boba places in downtown. The person at the register was very helpful and answered my questions about whether I could get the taro boba smoothie as non-dairy. The answer is yes - made with almond milk and it was delicious. Very smooth and well blended with just the right amount of boba. While it was on the pricier side I didn't mind because it was so good. I also feel they take pride in making their drinks, noted by how they looked when they came out and the time they spent making it. I'll definitely be back and will probably hang out here and enjoy the ambiance. read more

Mio + Tuo - Taro smoothie with boba - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Great environment! Smelled and looked inside. The customer service was great. They were helpful! I had a salted caramel iced latte with cold foam! I also got a chocolate banana nut bread and it did not disappoint. It was fresh and delicious. Would definitely come back. Lots of seating inside. read more

Mio + Tuo - Salted Caramel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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If I lived in San Diego, I would probably spend a lot of time here! I really loved the vibe, woman, owned, dog-friendly, and tons of plants everywhere! Plus they had early 2000s throwbacks, like Hannah Montana and the Jonas Brothers. What is there not to love about that? The drinks were also super tasty, and reasonably priced. Plenty of seating, and tons of windows for natural sunlight. Service was super nice. read more

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Coffee was excellent and the breakfast sandwich was very yummy. Definitely would recommend read more

Mio + Tuo - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

The barista behind the counter makes the best cold foam I have ever had! She takes your request and makes the best recipes! Try her banana cold foam or coconut! You won't be disturbed read more

Mio + Tuo - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Came from the airport for a light breakfast! Construction made me drive around in circles so don't get discouraged if you're coming from out of town. Had 2 breakfast sammies, a large dirty chair, and a medium vanilla latte for ~$35 pre-tip. Food was good but eggs were a little hard, could use a little more salt. Drinks were pretty good and loved the lighting and ambiance. If I lived nearby, it would totally be a cute place to work on the afternoon. The two employees there were really nice and it was a refreshing experience! read more

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If you're in downtown San Diego looking for a great place to relax and recharge then I highly recommend Mio Tuo. It's a cozy coffee shop that always clean and welcoming. The staff and owner are always friendly, helpful and eager to please you. I love that it's a woman owned business and dog friendly. Not only is the coffee and tea awesome they offer boba drinks, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, bagels and pastries. Having vegan and gluten free pastry options is an added plus. I've been coming to Mio Tuo for over 5 years and it NEVER disappoints. read more

Cute spot! Always want to support woman owned, small local spot. The best breakfast croissant sandwiches! coffee and boba hit the spot! Friendly service! Perfect way to start the day! read more

Mio + Tuo - Exceeded the craving for best breakfast croissant 'wich! Egg whites+ avocado . Delish w bobaand coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Setting / Environment: not the best spot to go for studying. can be loud outside, and i wouldn't advise sitting by the door, the breeze can bring unpleasant smells. place could use air purifiers and A/C as the inside can feel a bit too warm if you've been outside. at least in the morning time when it's a little chilly. Service: was pretty okay. Wasn't mean but wouldn't say they were sunny either. Mornings catch up so I wouldn't necessarily blame them. Food/ Drinks: didn't they the food, not necessarily a fan as food at cafes are usually overpriced. I got a regular milk tea w/ boba, came with too much ice and couldn't get to the tapioca pearls. Pro tip: get "light ice". read more

The pistachio latte was phenomenal! I'm dreaming about it and it was yesterday when I had it! Such a great vibe with the plants and sofas!! read more

Mio + Tuo - Pistachio Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Nice spot here in the Cortez Hill area for neighbors in the area, passerby, and visitors from anywhere. Staff recognize me and my partner and always make us feel welcome. I usually have a baked good--their paradise bar is my fav, but the honey bran muffin and vegan zucchini bread are also my go-tos--with one of their Signature decaf espresso drinks. I get a new drink nearly every time but find myself going for their honey lavender latte, cafe con miel, or whatever their seasonal special is. Personally haven't tried their boba drinks, but that's an option here for those who want it. My partner usually orders their breakfast bagels or sandwiches and / or protein smoothie and I've always heard praise from him regarding those. I've done remote work from here many times. Might not be best if you have a meeting planned in the workday, but if no talking is required then you'll be in a good spot. Plenty of seating available, nice lighting because of the large windows, and the plants inside are a very nice touch. There are outlets here, but they're not in all areas of the interior. There are two that I can think of to the right of the Ninth Avenue entrance. read more

Mio + Tuo - Paradise bar, breakfast bagel, and the dirty chai protein shake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

This cafe was walking distance to our hotel, WorldMark. It is super cute inside, they have a great menu with a variety of great options for everyone the breakfast sandwiches were delicious! I tried the Loop which was a pesto cream cheese bagel with tomato's I've never had anything like it! The best part was my iced honey lavender latte. It was soooooo good!!! Most lavender flavors are a little overpowering but this one is so smooth and subtle. Even my husband really liked it and he HATES lavender lol. It almost tastes like a cereal milk latte. We wish we had a Mio + Tuo back at home in LA. read more

Mio + Tuo - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

This place is cute and cozy. I went there in the morning around 8:30am and not many people there. I ordered white mocha and the service was a little bit slow. The white mocha was okay, didn't offer any sweetness option, it was a little bit sweet for me. read more

Mio + Tuo - Cafe white mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

A bit underwhelming. I expected a bit more after reading the reviews online. I got a matcha latte and a plain bagel toasted with cream cheese. The matcha latte lacked depth and was bland. The bagel was a very ordinary bagel, nothing to write home about. Prices are comparable to other cafes in the area. The service was friendly but overall it's skippable for me. read more

Mio + Tuo - matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Solid lunch spot in downtown san diego. Chicken panini is ok. Could have more chicken. Taro milk tea is good. Jasmine milk tea is also good. Can't go wrong with either of these. They have tables inside & wifi. Close too early though, 2pm. read more

Mio + Tuo - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Great to find a place that sells bagel sandwiches, nice and toasty and very affordable! It's almost like a hidden gem. I tried other local popular bagel places and they are always sold out before its' even 11AM. This place has sandwiches in croissant or bagels and they were not sold out before 11AM. However, that doesn't mean it's a bad thing! I ordered an everything bagel with two eggs, pork patty and cheddar cheese and it came out piping hot with my cheese melted just the way I like it. More importantly it was under $9 including tips! I've had similar sandwiches at Spill the Beans and it was easily over $15! It was clean and spacious inside, with a variety of seatings. I also appreciate the different plants throughout the shop. read more

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This place I've lived above for a couples months now my first time trying I can say it was pretty good, service was fast and drinks came out even faster . The vibe of the coffee shop was cute too wasn't too busy was very clean and the fresh aroma of coffee! read more

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Nice vibe and menu was interesting but took way too long to get my drink. It was not that busy but took over 20 minutes to get my drink. Not sure what was going on and when I asked it was coming soon, it was not soon unfortunately. read more

Employees are so sweet, the space is very open and clean, super chic. Love the food and drinks here, they hit every time! read more

Mio + Tuo - Power protein on a crossaint, iced chai w almond milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Fresh ingredients. Kind service and great walking location from my place to goodwill before I start my thrifting journey!

DISGUSTING drinks and even more DISGUSTING service!!! I went today and paid over $30 for 3 different drinks and when they gave me the drinks I tried the one for myself and it tasted off like rotten eggs and I asked if they had added any eggs they said no and then I said well it tastes really off for what it is then I politely asked for them to exchange for one of the other drinks that tasted a little less shitty to that they said let me talk to my manager if they can do that they come back with "we can't do that if you want another one we can ring you up for it" This business is happy to take your money in exchange for a disgusting product and won't replace it for something else that is still disgusting but a little more tolerable. Absolutely don't waste your money there are way way better drinks around this city walking distance away read more

I was waiting for them to open the gal open a few minutes early. Great service, the food and coffee are delicious.

Waited a few minutes but the drink was so amazing, the sweetness blends well with the matcha (out of boba so had to get mango popping boba (extra 1.50 but i dont mind) The place was nice and cozy and definitely felt warm nice ambiance read more

Mio + Tuo - Iced Matcha Latte (With Mango Popping Boba) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Got the strawberry matcha latte with boba. I would give it a 7/10. The matcha flavor itself was nice and strong which I always have an issue at other places where you can only taste the milk, however, I was a little disappointed to find the strawberry layer was only made of syrup and not of real strawberries so it made it super sweet even after stirring. The boba was not bad, chewy, but a little over cooked. Update: tried a dirty Thaiger latte and was disappointed cause yet again found that it was made from syrup that was not stirred at the bottom of the drink. read more

Mio + Tuo - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I love how cute this coffee shop is and pretty much everything on the menu but my only complain is their hours of operations. They are not open early enough for me to go in to grab a coffee and late enough for me to get an evening boba. They also close at 2:10pm which is the most random hour I've ever seen. read more

I appreciated the ambiance: well-lit from long windows, the presence of plants (real and fake, the real ones enhancing the air quality), most of the tables and seats arranged for an introvert's haven. Muted interiors reminiscent of familiar places from childhood and youth days. They also had cute treats for dogs, one of which they offered my service dog as a complementary welcome(?). They have flavored iced coffee drinks, none of them really stood out. I don't remember the names of the few caffeinated drinks I ordered. Not bad- I would go back for the ambiance, not the coffee. read more

Mio + Tuo - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Came by hungry for breakfast & coffee, wanted something quick but didn't want to compromise on flavor. For 2 sandwiches & 2 coffees, it was under $40. Service was relatively quick & there was plenty of seating on a Saturday around 11AM. I got the honey lavender iced latte & tried two sandwiches, everything tasted pretty good! Street parking, gender neutral restroom with a code on it. read more

Mio + Tuo - Turkey pesto - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Cool lil coffee shop with italian + asian influence. Very friendly people and the food/coffee is great. They serve dark horse coffee and also a great variety of bobas. Breakfast croissant was awesome! read more

Mio + Tuo - Egg bacon and cheese croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

The food sucked. Way too salty, made in the microwave, and super bland. Overpriced as well. Decor is nice I guess, but there are many other alternatives. They have a sign asking for reviews, which is why they've been exploding so quickly on Yelp. read more

Recommend by my hotel. It was close by. Great vanilla ice latte. Loved their sausage, egg and cheese croissant sandwich. I was the first in line when it opened. It felt welcoming. I definitely will go again. read more

Stopped by for a quick breakfast. Nice bright atmosphere. The menu (food wise) is a little limited but fine. Ordered- Non fat cappuccino with an extra shot - they were out of non fat milk, not a biggie and offered a whole host of other alternatives such as almond milk etc. But bottom line was good and tasty A Protein Smoothie - My colleague enjoyed it a lot. Egg and Bacon breakfast croissant- nice and hot. Very nice. read more

Great sandwich, got the turkey BLT and they are always so friendly in here. Cute atmosphere. Really sweet girl that represents the front counter. My sandwich was delicious and everything fresh and I loved it. Also ordered a mocha iced coffee, also really good. This place is steps away from our apartment so I'll be back! read more

Mio + Tuo - Delicious turkey sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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I recently visited a lovely coffee shop in downtown San Diego called MIO + TUO and had a fantastic experience. The selection of coffee was impressive, with a wide variety of options to choose from. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, offering helpful recommendations based on my preferences. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, making it the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee. I highly recommend this coffee shop to anyone in the area looking for a great place to get their caffeine fix! And this MIO brunch is AMAZING!!!‍ must try read more

Mio + Tuo - Mio Brunch - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Love this place! The drinks (coffee, boba, etc) and breakfast are delicious. Really warm ambiance. A good spot to relax before you start your day read more

Mio + Tuo - Coffee from Mio Tuo! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Ridiculously slow and overpriced. Waited in line behind one person for 10 minutes. A bagel with cream cheese was $5.15 and took 15 minutes to make. Ambience is nice... Trendy coffee shop. People are nice, but just poor managers of time. We'll definitely choose elsewhere next time. read more

Came here couple times on short getaway. Very quaint and cute inside. Nice selections and reasonable!

Great service and delicious teas. Happy to see more great coffee and tea shops in the area! Their service was quick, yet I could tell the drinks were made with care. read more

Mio + Tuo - Thai Iced Tea with boba - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Service was great, coffee came out quick and everything about ample seating is correct. However this is NOT a good place to come work/study because you are not allowed to plug in your device to any outlets. They've taped them over and it says DO NOT USE. So maybe this is just an eating/drinking cafe as opposed to a work/study cafe. Such a shame because the plants create a good ambiance and it is pretty quiet read more

Mio + Tuo - Some of the Seating area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

No military or first responder discount. Over priced for what you get. No free parking. Dirty inside.

Tried to go get some Boba and they closed an entire hour early. Really good business practice.