I first came to EM Coffee House for the Vietnamese coffee. Turns out, it was the beginning of a…read morevery expensive relationship. This time I came back for the matcha as part of my self-appointed mission to try every matcha einspanner I can find. It's healthy because it's green. The verdict? This one definitely earned a spot near the top of my list. The matcha is a little on the sweet side, which was a treat for me. The sweetness is offset by the creamy topping that had a hint of saltiness. Definitely different from the others i've tried! Bonus points for the easy parking! No circling the lot questioning my life choices before getting caffeine. I'll definitely be back to continue my very serious and highly scientific Matcha Einspanner research.

Finally visited Em coffee house. It is located in Mira Mesa to the right of Seafood City…read moreSupermarket. My banana matcha was $8+ Pros: -free parking lot -lots of 2-seater tables -free WiFi -quick service to make drinks -my drink was delicious- they added slices of bananas on the top Cons: -n/a

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

Heard about Cufiya on Uber eats and found out they have really great Yelp reviews, so I decided to…read moregive it a try. FYI You'll never see the coffee shop from the outside or from the street because it is located in the "Pyramid" building on Miramar Rd. This is a small, walk up and order coffee shop offering your standard coffee/tea drinks as well as flavored and customizable lattes and cold brews (you can also customize sweetness and ice level, milk choices, & added cold foams). I ordered the Pistachio Latte less sweet with less ice. Rating: 10/10!

Located in the Pyramid in Miramar, right in the middle when you walk in…read more Lattes, Matcha, Cold Brews, teas & pastries. I really enjoyed their Pistachio Latte, sweet & creamy. Friendly barista!

I went here yesterday and not sure who it was didn't get his name but he was super nice and told us…read moreto leave a review~ I told him I had heard this was the best place in town and was excited to try it as a first timer....safe to say it was worth it ! Definitely recommend coming here. :)

This is one of the best matches I've had in a while! I like how you can choose how much sweetness…read moreyou want in your tea. The best one so far is the Vienna matcha which is ceremonial matcha with vanilla cream foam on top. It does get pretty busy but my wait time was about 10 minutes for ordering and 5 minutes for waiting for the drink. Definitely going back soon! I don't recommend studying there if you don't like super busy cafes with loud music.

I don't usually get matcha but I was super curious to try this place and it was so good!!!…read more Matcha is creamy, nutty, and slightly sweet and the cold foam made it taste like a little dessert! Truly the perfect matcha for me. The inside is also huge and they also have a giant back room with more seating. It's a great place to study, get work done, or go with a group.

This was one of the first cafes in San Diego that was giving a similar aesthetic to cafes in LA/OC…read more For that reason, I had pretty high expectations. However, I was pretty disappointed. I tried their matcha cloud, and the matcha was strong but it was grainy and had a low quality taste. The cloud is pretty good though. I just wish they used a higher quality matcha. The cup is also pretty small for how pricey it is. They have ample seating inside, but it is usually packed so it could be hard to find a table if you are trying to study for a long time here. They do have free wifi though!

Oh damn! We actually stumbled upon this little gem by accident. It became our most delicious…read moreaccident ever! We've never seen ube banana pudding before so that was our first item selected. We also ordered crinkle cookies, brownies, and crookies. We also bought two ube energy drinks just for fun. I'm so glad we decided to go in. I ended up eating the BEST ube crookie in the entire world! While they may look appealing, most crookies end up over-baked, way too dry, and super crumbly. This ube crookie was f*ckin fantastic!!!

I finally made it into their storefront and OMG they have even more amazing ube offerings!! It is…read moresuch a cute little shop and the employee was incredibly nice. My guy and I got lots of yummy ube themed desserts to try and really liked everything we got, except for the ube cheesecake that my guy wasn't impressed by (I didn't try). They have an ube frappuccino on the menu that I didn't get to try, but I promise I'm going to come back to try!

Finjan is such a beautiful Turkish coffee spot and easily one of my favorites…read more I love their drinks, they are incredibly flavorful, high quality, and always presented so beautifully. I'm honestly obsessed with their ceramic plates and cups, they add so much to the whole experience. They serve great coffee, and you can also try traditionally made Turkish coffee here, which makes it feel even more special and authentic. Their baklava is top notch, and the food is just as good. My favorite is the fava bean toast.. so delicious and unique. Overall, such a lovely spot with amazing drinks, great food, and a really thoughtful presentation.

Finjan Coffee Shop is an absolute treat. Arab cuisine and café culture are incredibly rich, warm,…read moreand full of character -- and Finjan does a beautiful job bringing that experience to life. You can immediately tell this is a place built by people who genuinely love what they do. Wonderful staff, incredible hospitality, and a proud culture that deserves to be shared with the world. I absolutely love the fava bean open sandwich. I almost always go for the Arab cold brew, and their Karak is fantastic as well. The Turkish coffee is completely on point. I'm a huge fan. Places like this make many of us proud of our backgrounds, and I truly hope Finjan continues to grow into every corner of San Diego -- and eventually across the country.

This place is inside the LA Fitness on Heater Ct, and I have to say everything here is so good! The…read moresmoothies, sandwiches, everything hits the spot. I had a breakfast sandwich on a jalapeño bagel with bacon, egg, cheese, chipotle aioli, and ham and it was packed and so delicious. All those flavors together just worked perfectly, and it was a really generously sized, filling breakfast sandwich too. Izzy, the owner, is amazing! Always so welcoming, friendly, and honestly keeps you laughing the whole time. It's such a great spot to grab food and drinks after a workout or even just on a regular day.

Discovered a hidden gem inside the LA Fitness in Mira Mesa. We walked in, told the front desk we…read morewere heading to the café, and they waved us through with no issue. I ordered the Peachy Green (apple, peaches, banana, spinach). It was blended perfectly with crushed ice -- so smooth it took a moment to identify all the ingredients. We also tried the Chicken Pesto Panini, and it was honestly one of the best we've had. Fresh, flavorful, and the bread was warm and not overly thick. The chicken, mozzarella, pesto, and tomatoes were balanced perfectly. Israel provided excellent service and made everything with genuine care. We'll definitely be back.