The coffee is always excellent here--I've been a fan since their early locations on the East Coast…read more Highly recommend the draft latte on tap; it's a standout and absolutely worth ordering. The space itself is beautiful. Set within the mall but housed in its own standalone brick-and-mortar building, the architecture really sets it apart and makes the place feel warm and inviting. A great spot all around.

Awesome place! The coffee and pastries were outstanding! They have this beautiful outdoor patio…read morearea right next to a fountain. I sat there with my friends for hours drinking our coffee and playing cards. The baristas were great and made my coffee in a mug when I asked. The perfect shopping break!

It's our third time ordering desserts and would always be back even though prices are on the higher…read moreside. Ordered our usual take out: Carrot cake, Le Noisette, and French Pudding. All were deliciously! Great spot when looking for a delicious dessert/pastries while in UTC. Courteous staff on duty. Highly recommended!

TLDR - All style, some substance. Everything from the exterior to the foods exudes a beautiful…read moreaesthetic but the quality aside from looks does not justify the price when there are comparable and more price appropriate dessert/sweets/cafes within a 2 minute walk Parfait Paris is an adorable patisserie/cafe at the utc Westfield. The staff is friendly, anything you buy looks gorgeous and the inside is immaculate. Ambience 9/10 Lunar New Year Croissant Described as a croissant filled with sesame and almond paste, this is a good but not great croissant. It has the layers, it has the chew, but it's no better than a croissant you would get at a number of other bakeries in the area. But those other bakeries are charging $4-7 instead of $10! The almond and sesame flavors were both very subtle and make me believe there is just a very minimal amount used in the recipe. Would not recommend even as a chewy over crispy croissant guy. 5/10 Creme brûlée latte Pretty much what I wanted without description. Creamy, noticeable but not overpowering vanilla flavor, and a lovely burnt topping for bitter balance. The coffee still comes through meaning this is a well crafted latte, not a dessert. This one actually comes at a pretty decent price too. 8/10 Yuzu & lime tart Their take on meringue pie is composed of a graham crust, yuzu mousse, and a meringue topper with a circle of lemon curd gel. To my taste, there is too much sweet on this plate, needing some balance of tart. But the textures of each component were on point: fluffy meringue, thick lemon gel, dense crust, and substantial yet airy mousse. Torching the meringue at home added a bitter element which I think made the sweetness more palatable. Would have liked the citrus to be more present. 5/10. All in all I would choose other sweets shops at most shopping centers than return here but for drinks this is a pretty good option.

Philz is my fav coffee shop in the Bay Area, so happy that they also have a location here in SD…read more My undefeated go to drink has always been the mint mojito, but their new(ish) tiramisu latte is a close 2nd! Service is always superb!

During a recent trip to San Diego, my best friend INSISTED that we stop by Philz Coffee before…read morelunch. I had heard of them before but never tried. We came midday on a Friday and this place was POPPIN. Definitely seems to be a study and hangout spot for college age students. All of the tables were taken with laptops open and there was a steady line of people waiting to order, but it moved quickly. The girl at the register was friendly and helped me decide on a beverage when I was stuck between a couple choices. I went with the Honey Haze which was their cold brew with honey and oat milk. After ordering we got our drinks pretty quickly. They had forgotten to give me a lid at first so when I grabbed it a good amount spilled on my pants and stained them a little, so note to self, do not grab before they give you a lid!! My drink was pretty tasty and the honey flavor was subtle but noticeable and the perfect amount of sweetness. Overall pretty good! My best friend swears by the Mint Mojito and that's exactly what she got. Pretty good coffee and glad we tried.

We stopped in one evening for some after dinner drinks. Liquid dessert so to speak. Have to be…read moretruthful - wasn't a good experience. Started off good though. Lots of parking. In a plaza that appeared to be slow or dead leaving lots of space. I parked almost in front - just off to the side. Walk in and it's order at a kiosk. I get automation as it's something I do, I've done and will do as times change. However, I had questions and ended up just ordering something else as there was no human interaction to answer me. Place is deceivingly small - there are a bunch of seating - I wouldn't go in with a large group but definitely places to sit, chat or work on your laptop (saw several students? hammering away on their laptop keyboard). Not sure, but maybe they also offer WIFI.? Drinks seems watered down in my opinion. And I've ordered the same drinks at other locations and either the ingredients were off or it was prepared differently that didn't quite align to my expectations and taste. However, place was busy so maybe it's just how it's served as business was steady and I saw a few order the same as what I got. Don't live in the area so highly unlikely that there will be a return visit.

Stopped by here on a whim and this plaza is awesome! I got the mango yakult drink and tbh the drink…read moredidn't taste like yakult at all. There was a lot of syrup in it and it just tasted like artificial mango syrup when I got it at 75% sugar. They might be using a different brand for yakult but for the prices that are being charged (avg drink is 6.75) they can have better quality. Maybe can try adding more natural/ house made syrup. But maybe it's one off and just this drink. I haven't tried the other ones but the Thai tea one looked pretty good. The staff is nice and welcoming and the vibe of the store is cozy a good study spot! Plenty of parking in the plaza!

Me and my wife have been here a handful of times just because it's in the UTC mall. Not big on…read moregoing to malls, dealing with traffic and pay parking. This could be one of the few reasons we'll make the drive. But I do like the new location in the mall better now. It used to be in the center where it would be a walk, now it is located on the south side next to the parking lot. The new spot is a bit smaller with a few tables on the outside for sit down to eat. The inside a simple but love how everything is open so we can see the pastries and gelato. The pastries are pretty good. I think they're famous for the stuffed croissant donut and the Dubai chocolate but our favorites or go to are the drinks and gelato. They have some unique flavors that you won't find elsewhere like biscoff, Persian (rose water I think), and my wife's fav lavender honey. I like how the flavors are blended completely and not just chunks on cream base. Oh and their customer service is really good. They even considered my request for Dubai dark chocolate bar. Thanks for that. Hope this helps but definitely a must try.

I think the ac might have been broken because I remember it being super hot inside…read more The food was just ok, and the so were the drinks. We got a drink and the mango shaped dessert and neither really hit the spot. Very plasticy all around. Later I went to the capital one cafe and tried to fix the drink to make it better.

Really enjoy the mini boba here! The jasmine green tea flavor is delicious. They are very generous…read morewith their boba. It took about 5 minutes for the boba to come out.

I grew up with a Wushiland a few blocks away in Taiwan and have always loved their tea and boba…read moreoptions. The service was quick and fast, the drinks were tasty. The store was clean. My favorite is the four seasons tea with no sugar no ice... but their oolong milk tea was great too. So happy to see them in the US and hope they can expand to Colorado at some point.

Everyone working here was super pleasant and very helpful. On an early Thursday morning, there…read morewere at least seven people working. Our barista was very helpful in sliding a drink for me to try as it was my first time here. I didn't realize until I watched the activity behind the counter after my order that each cup is brewed individually. This can take a little bit for orders to come out, but it was well worth it. I tried a brown sugar latte decaffeinated, and went with a little less sweet than normal based on the recommendation. It was a beautifully poured latte and quite delicious.

Really nice coffee (high quality beans imo) and pastries (high quality ingredients as well)…read moreGood service And great atmosphere It is usually a bit too crowded and not enough space to work there if you wanna work with your laptop/tablet etc. but a nice coffee shop all in all

I didn't know this place existed until I stopped by the area for dinner but due to how many people…read moreI saw inside I wanted to see what the excitement was for so I swung by here afterwards for dessert. Due to how late it was (around 10pm when I came) I didn't want any drinks/anything caffeinated but the milk cakes did catch my eye. Unfortunately the ras malai was out but I went with the gullible as jamun which I've never had. I was expecting it to be ridiculously sweet based off it looking like a tres leches but I was pleasantly surprised at how balanced the sugar was with the spices. Hopefully if I come back I'll get to try their coffee/other milk cakes!

Karak House Coffee: Date of Visit: 3.24.2026…read moreLocation: Sorrento Valley Cuisine Type: Cafe Vibe: Chill Cost: $$ Service: Fast Food/ Rating: -4/5- I had the cake and the cookie and the coffee. I'll say the cake is tres de leche and yeah its good not too sweet. The cookie is kind of ridiculously priced (it wasn't shown) its like $12 for a cookie that dubai chocolate craze. The coffee is typical kinda latte with a flair of saffron. Overall Thoughts: Best Thing I ate: This cake was like wet cake with a nice solid earl grey frosting Something to Improve: Its all good for what it is please at least for that cookie show me the price haha

Always a great experience at the Capital One UTC cafe. The parking can be difficult in the UTC mall…read moreso suggest walking or taking the transit. The space is cozy and filled with people working/studying on their laptops. Meeting nooks are also available for pre-booking. The people who work there are very friendly and the baristas consistently churn out stellar customer service and tasty drinks. Their matcha is surprisingly good and higher quality than a lot of cafe made matcha. Plus, you get half off drinks with a capital one card!

I was passing by and decided I needed a pick me up. I was greeted at the door by someone and again…read moreat the counter by Ryn. She saw me struggling to read the menu and showed me the paper version on the counter. I asked her about the cinnamon maple cold foam latte and she said it was really good and assured me it wasn't too sweet. She was so friendly and helpful. It was nice to have such a warm interaction. My drink was ready quickly and she said it was better if you sipped from the top. She was right, it was really good. The cafe was seating was very busy with what I assume is students studying. I found my way to a cushioned nook and enjoyed my latte whilst getting a few things done on my phone. This was a nice visit. I'll be back again for more coffee when I'm in the area again.

Peets is dependable coffee for your morning or afternoon cup'o Joe. solid flavor of a bit bitter…read morebut great for the coffee lover! They cater.

Free wi-fi, beverage variety and friendly service are about the most positive things I have to say…read more The prices are absolutely outrageous. Over $7 for a medium latte. There are far bougier places I could frequent if I wanted to spend this kind of money, such as the Blue Bottle Coffee just up the road in the UTC mall. The food options are your standard pre-packaged variety similar to Starbucks. There are about 6 tables for outdoor seating, but don't expect them to be clean.