Ate here again on our last day. I am going to miss the hotcakes. There is nothing like them!read more

Stopped in for tea & coffee Lots of loose leaf tea options,…read moreI got earl grey. It was delicious. There are a plethora of coffee options also. Walked out with a bunch of baked goodies I didn't expect to get, but they all looked so good! We tried the macarons and chocolate dipped Madeline's. Didn't love the Madeline but the macaron was yummy! I think the decorated cakes are absolutely beautiful. Might try a slice of one next time I'm here. Service is helpful and patient as you make up your mind! Not a lot of outdoor seating options [this review was written in connection with a Toast promotion]

Stopped in for a quick coffee and pastry and was so glad I did! The lemon bar was delish and the…read morecoffee absolutely hit the spot. I sat outside and they even had a little fan on the table to keep the flies away, which was such a nice touch! The staff was super friendly and the location is great. Right across the way there's a nice little area with seating and beautiful views of the bay. If you're getting your coffee to go, I'd definitely take it over there and enjoy the view. Maybe even grab your treat to go too and enjoy both by the bay!

Was in the need of a restroom during early cycling. I saw someone walking out of the store while…read morethe lights were off. I knew it was closed but as a frequent customer I thought they'd let me just use the restroom. No, that's fine. But as I walked out the lady in the kitchen on 7/19/2026 threw an unexpected insult "stupid guy"... At least don't say it loud enough for a customer to hear you. Hurt people hurt though, I'd probably be miserable too if I was back there at her age. Do better lady, keep your voice down next time. No one needs your gripe. 1 extra star for your guy's mexican coffee that I can do without now.

Service is very good their. Positive attitudes by young professionals in a good direction.read more

Just about the best place you're ever going to try... The croissants are unbelievable. The coffee…read moreis great... And the staff is about the nicest I've ever worked with, while I was there, I interfaced with four different staff members and they were all amazingly helpful and friendly... Highest recommendation possible.

I ordered the croissant breakfast sandwich on Uber Eats and hands down amazing. Then went there for…read morebrunch, not realizing it was the same place. Mocha was delicious, pancakes were delicious and one person says the club sandwich was the best they ever had. Honestly the best place I've eaten on the island and will return next visit. Super underrated place. Staff was also so nice. Super adorable location that was not busy either. Definitely a must try.

Ladies up front had excellent customer service! Unfortunately, the experience went downhill after I…read moreordered my food. The gentleman bringing out the food had a terrible attitude. At one point, he waved the silverware in my face because I didn't realize he was trying to hand it to me. When I asked him about a pastry I had ordered, his response was, "I don't bring pastries. I bring food," which came across as unnecessarily rude. When I finally received my croissant, it was stale. The breakfast burrito was actually good, and the ladies at the front were great, but the service afterward really took away from the overall experience.

This place has the most insanely delicious vegan pastries omg. In one of their display cases they…read morehave an entire shelf that is labelled as all vegan, and luckily I asked an employee if there were any other vegan options because he told me that one of their two rows of rolled croissants were also vegan. I ended up getting a vegan almond croissant and a vegan chocolate hazelnut rolled croissant, both of which were ridiculously good. The almond croissant was nice and flaky yet still buttery inside, and the almond filling was lovely. However my favorite was definitely the rolled croissant, the hazelnut creme inside was so light and creamy and when taken in a bite with the croissant and chocolate shell coating was heavenly. They had so many other options that looked incredible, in particular if I came back I would definitely want to try the vegan kouign amann. The inside is cute and has a small amount of seating, however the place is quite busy and fills up very fast. Me and my friend were lucky to get there early and be able to claim a table, and so they plated the pastries for us quite nicely and heated up her pizza croissant. Everyone we interacted with was lovely. This place is actually perfection I cannot recommend enough.

For this experience I'd give them 3-4 stars. I came here on Labor Day around 11am. There was…read morealready a line out the door and a crowd of people inside. There were only three workers plus I believe the owner in the back. There was a sign on the door asking to keep it closed for the AC, but it kept being propped open. When we came up to the front, it was chaotic. I understand a rush can come suddenly and all, but I'm not sure how long the milks remained sitting on the bar. I would say after you're no longer using it - it should go back into the fridge. By the time we ordered they ran out of their Banana special pastries and several other pastry options. Even the dessert case was minimal. They didn't have banana cold foam or chocolate cold foam either. I ended up not buying any pastries and ordering an Iced Orange Blossom & Apricot Latte with Whole Milk. I don't mind if it takes a while to make the drink as long as the quality is there. It was very milky and the orange blossom portion tasted straight up artificial -- like an extract or something. Initially, I thought it would be like an orange blossom honey. But I don't think it was. And the apricot purée at the bottom looked beautiful, but the texture of it was not good. I tasted "dried" bits and also the skin of the apricot. It was gritty and overall, not very nice in the mouth. I think if they were to make this into a jam or blend the apricots sans skin, it would be better. Couldn't really taste espresso, not worth the money. This next part is just a note for customers, they have a section that states "empty plates." Something I kept noticing was that people stacked their trash on the plates as well-- this limited the ability for the workers to nicely stack them to bring it to the back to wash. There's a trash can inside the patisserie, and it's not that difficult to throw your napkins, straws, and utensils away. In addition, another note would be that perhaps they can add a little square dish for the stacked paper cups to rest upon. That way the last cup, whose rim is touching the metal counter, doesn't come in contact with the trash can lid. This would be so it's kept at an elevated area! Overall, today was very chaotic. Despite that the workers were actually very kind and working hard! They remembered names and had great manners. They didn't seem to be frustrated towards us, just a little overwhelmed. The owner came from the back to help clean up tables and then bring pastries and drinks out. Which was very kind of him! They have a handful of seating inside and a good amount outside as well. I hope they can work out having enough pastries to last before closing. I have came here before and been to a few of their farmers market stalls, they do great pastries! Today was just a bit of a miss. I'll come back on another day for sure. I still want to give that banana cold foam on a latte a try, perhaps I'll request less milk. The pastry that interested me was the Banana Salted Caramel Crookie, for the textures & the combination sounded really good!

It's something about this place that has such a good energy and a vibe as it's super chill and…read moreinviting. Staff warm and welcoming upon entry. This is the perfect spot to get a snack, drinks, desserts, or a meal and chill. They have WiFi access which makes it perfect for studying or just finishing up work for those late working evenings. The layout is super cute and I love the lighting it gives a warm cozy feeling. The pastry case looks delicious and other Japanese inspired gelato desserts look amazing as well. Today I'm trying the chicken hayashi, so yesterday I seen this dish a friend had and I opted not to try it but I found this Japanese establishment highly recommended so I decided to give it a try to tonight. So you opt to have this entree with an omelet but I opted not to do the omelet on it and went with the traditional dish. This dish was very savory, and I love that the chef did not over season this dish and allowed for the savory sauce to do all the speaking!!! I love that the onions were cooked down to perfection with added mushrooms that weren't too over spread, and the Katsu was cooked to perfection very crispy and coating was very light. The rice was delicious and perfectly cooked. The orders are prepared to order and so delicious that I'll definitely be back. This is my first experience of the Katsu Hayashi curry and it did not disappoint!!!! Chefs kiss Hidden secret!!!! I'm telling!!!!! There is a bar hidden behind the wall as soon as you enter this establishment to the right, which looks amazing and no one would have ever thought it. It opens up when you tell the front counter that you have reservations or if you want to chill at the bar top. My eyes popped out of my head with this hidden bar as it is amazingly laid out with a unique Japanese style. I love that whoever designed this area and also decorated it, went for Japanese style and nailed it head on. It feels very exclusive and looks to be like a VIP section for the elite but has a super chill atmosphere. This bar has bar top seating as well as an open dining area and to the back a private room as well. This is definitely a hidden gem I also love on the other side of the café, they have the gaga room which is a room for pairing sake. How amazing is that!! that the owner of this establishment thought of everything? This establishment is definitely a treasure and I'm not sure why it has taken me this long to find it!!! lol nonetheless no gatekeeping here!!!! The word is out now and I'm definitely coming back and I highly recommend checking them out as I'm sure that you'll have an experience definitely worth it!! As always you can thank me later

Phenomenal baked goods. Clean and happy ambiance cafe with plenty of seating and AC! Much needed…read moreescape from the hot sun. Based on all the reviews, many raved about the curry bread and I'd have to agree. It reminds me of a bbq pork bun but with curry filling. I also got a chocolate croissant and couldn't help but admire the craftsmenship in the baked goods. Loved the ghibli memorabilia-- definitely pays homage to Kiki's delivery service

This place is properly named extraordinary dessert for a reason. They are known for their desserts…read moreboth in taste and in aesthetics. Desserts: 5/5 We got a blood orange scone and a strawberry danish. The scone was warm and delicious. The orange essence was well infused. The danish was crispy and creamy. Everything was so picturesque. Food: 3/5 Unfortunately, the food was not the best. We got the smoked salmon sandwich which was not very flavorful. The salmon was also slimy. The pesto spread was good though. It was creamy and the artisan bread it was served had great variety. Ambiance: 5/5 This place is such super cute. When you walk in, the desserts all look super appetizing. The seating areas are super cute and the floral decor are stunning. Service: 5/5 It is an order then sit down establishment. There is great attention to their dessert. I saw them heat up a knife just to cleanly cut the cake. The food service however did take some time to come out.

We stopped by here after being downtown for Comicon…read more Things must have changed over the years since I felt the establishment has changed a bit. We used to come visit here when we come to San Diego. On this summer day - the restaurant doesn't bave any AC on so it made it a bit uncomfortable to enjoy our desert when it is a bit cooler to sit outside. The other thing that got to me was that the men's restroom was out of service so they did not announce it or anything but the women's bathroom was to be used by both genders but it was crowded so a bit uncomfortable. Service wise we got our deserts and the deserts are still very delicious. We were a larger party and they were able to accommodate and get all of our orders correctly. Noise level was normal and gave us time to sit down and relax our feet. Over all - food was good but things were a bit worn down from a building perspective

service was very helpful as my daugther is gluten free …read more ambience very calm food BEST CROISSANT I ever had Delicious coffee was PERFECT ! all my family LoVe what they order as well

So so good! That almond croissant was so rich! The outside texture was sweet, It was crispy, The…read morealmonds were light but toasty... it was excellent. The inside was (not undercooked, but slightly medium rare lol) chewy and rich. Intoxicating! The tart was sweet yet tart (lol, no pun), and bursting with Yuzu and lemon flavor. The meringue was so soft and fluffy. Absolutely loved everything!

I had such a lovely first time experience at this cafe. I came in the morning searching for a place…read moreto study and thankfully there were some seats available. It is a cute, minimal Japanese-style coffee shop that has amazing matcha and delicious pastries. I got a matcha with cold foam and it was honestly the perfect amount of sweetness and earthiness of matcha for me. I also fell in love with the black sesame roll. Staff were so kind and welcoming! I felt so at peace and comfortable sitting and studying. I was lucky to find a place to sit though because as the day progressed, I can see how crowded it can get. There are parking meters right outside the shop which is super convenient. Overall, I would bring matcha lovers here whenever they visit San Diego!

Good matcha, on the mellow side, but not the best. Super cute, small Japanesque setup with an…read moreaesthetic corner for photo ops and plenty of merch and gifts to browse. Limited seating, but there's a restroom in the back. Street parking, and surprisingly, it didn't take as long to find a spot as in other parts of SD. Service was fine, nothing notable. Unfortunately, we didn't get to try the pastries since the options were pretty limited in the afternoon. They don't allow sugar adjustments since everything is already minimally sweetened, and I found that to be true. I tried the honey cream top matcha latte--the cream top had a strong honey flavor that would've been even better with a pinch of salt. The matcha was definitely there, but not as strong as I'd like. Cups are also on the smaller side. Rikka Fika is pretty good for SD matcha if you don't want to risk getting a cup of just milk. I'd come back if I'm in the area for the vibes, but it doesn't beat OC matcha.