Stopped by Ryan Bros Coffee while visiting San Diego. I had the Mexican mocha and it was delicious. I love when my drinks are not overly sweet, and this one hit the mark. Also had some pastries which were equally yummy. The environment is chill and the team members are great. Parking can be tricky, but that's the nature of the city. Well worth it though. I'll definitely come back when I visit SD again. read more

Ryan Bros City Heights - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

If you want to try interesting, unusual coffee flights this is the place. I had sniffed this out for one of our prior SD trips and we never made it. This time we got it done w/wife nudge. The flights come out in metal racks that were intended as candle holders. Creative use. I chose the ESPRESSO LATTE FLIGHT: The wife got the MATCHA FLIGHT with the same fruits. We sipped each other's flight for fun to share thoughts. STRAWBERRY: -- this one probably works the least ideal but still works -- they need thicker straws because the strawberry puree shrapnel gets stuck...so we sipped from the glass and used the straws intermittently -- the strawberry FOAM is bomb as are all the foams RATING = A- BLUEBERRY: -- a similar experience to strawberry but it works a touch better with blueberry morphing with bold coffee better RATING = A BANANA LATTE: -- banana chip on top nice touch -- the softness of the banana morphed perfectly with the espresso and the matcha for each set...these just worked together the best -- the wife does not even like banana but stated this fact RATING = A+ COCONUT LATTE: -- if you can handle the highest sweet factor of all it will pay dividends -- this was my favorite overall tasting one -- the toasted coconut flakes put it over the top -- sweetness is past medium and leaning high RATING = A+ Overall, I preferred the espresso flight, but I prefer coffee to tea typically anyway. NOTE: These flights are only available June 15, 2026, thru August 30, 2026, per flyer in store. STAFF are friendly and efficient and seem to care about providing a great product and experience. The AC inside needs a repair technician, however. read more

Ryan Bros is a splendid establishment serving excellent coffee. With lots of outdoor lighting and plants, the atmosphere has a cool and natural vibe to it. The girl who took my order had a warm and friendly smile that brightened up the day. I ordered an iced Cafe De Olla Latte and was immediately impressed by the sweet flavor. The texture of the coffee was slightly thick but smooth. It reminded me of a tamer Vietnamese coffee. Sometimes, Vietnamese coffee can be a bit too strong so the Cafe de Olla is a nice respite from that. With my coffee thoroughly enjoyed, I looked forward to the rest of my day! Looking forward to coming back! read more

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A friendly and beautiful, family owned coffee shop in City Heights. So many kind people and great management. The drinks are wonderful and the food is delicious. Their fall menu is amazing. Definitely try their Fall Espresso Flight: pumpkin spice latte, salted maple, s'mores latte, and biscoff latte! Overall, 10/10 will be coming here again. read more

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Service and food and is good but the açaí bowls keep getting less full each time I get them. For $10.50 I feel it should be all the way full from the container. Feel like I'm getting cheated out. read more

Ryan Bros City Heights - Acai bowl. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

This little place is a super cute hole in a wall type cafe. I was vacationing in San Diego and came across this place that had a matcha flight that I was looking for. Matcha flight 10/10 highly recommended. The rest of food was okay. Service was excellent! read more

Ryan Bros City Heights - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Nothing but great things from this little shop. The matcha and coffee flight was so fun to share. Workers were very nice and had this nice chill vibe inside. Good spot to bring friends visiting San Diego. read more

Ryan Bros City Heights - Summer matcha flights - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Loved my experience at Ryan Bros in City Heights! I had fun and really enjoyed everything I ordered. I had to try their summer espresso flight! It was so good. It comes with strawberry, blueberry, banana, and coconut lattes. Not only were they delicious, but they were so cute! They were decorated with little umbrellas and fruits:)! My favorite out of the lattes was definitely the coconut. It had just the right amount of sweetness and was strong too. I really liked that it came with toasted coconut flakes as well. The banana latte was my second favorite. All the lattes come with a house-made fruit puree and cold foam. The server did recommend that the lattes are mixed well to really get all the flavors. She also mentioned that their summer menu drinks are available until August 30th. I asked our cashier which pastry he recommended and he said the napoleon. It was excellent. It's a flaky, yet buttery pastry with this yummy cream inside and powdered sugar with almonds on top! So good. My mom also ordered the Greg's smoothie which she really enjoyed. It has açaí, blueberry, strawberry, banana, honey and a milk base. Other than the amazing drinks and food, the service was wonderful. Super kind and welcoming staff. They all were so helpful with their recommendations and attentive. The place has plenty of tables to sit inside and their bathroom was very clean and well stocked. I like that they are open every day from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. during weekdays and from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. during weekends. There is street parking near the coffee shop. I would love to come back and try their other lattes such as the Mamá Celia latte the next time I'm in SD. I was told they make that one with piloncillo which sounds incredible. read more

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I was once hooked on this spot so it'll always have a special place in my heart - especially for the workers. They're all extremely, so nice! The service was always consistent too, so 5 stars for that. The coffee is bomb.com. They have so many flavors and seasonal lattes as well. Of course, I always add an extra shot because I like my coffee stronger rather than sweet. Favorites: Mexican mocha - always a go-to, this one hits the spot. Cafe de Olla latte - super good. Mama Celia - also amazing. All with oat milk. If you prefer sweet coffee, this is your spot. The staff is super friendly and helpful - at one point, I could only do sugar-free coffee, and they were always kind enough to make my cold foam sugar-free too, which was beyond helpful for my health process. I love the shop itself. They're very festive, and the Christmas decor is my favorite - so cute and in the spirit! I've had a chocolate croissant here before, but they sell out quickly, so I'm lucky if I grab one occasionally. I haven't tried the coffee flights yet, but that's on my list. Parking can be tricky if you plan to stay, but for grab-and-go, there's a side spot in the alley you can usually pull into, and I normally call in my order on my way to work - super convenient. Overall, I absolutely love this spot and everything about it - the coffee, the staff, and the cozy festive vibes. Definitely a five-star experience. read more

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Came in on a Wednesday afternoon, or flights were made with care and promptly. They were so beautiful and very tasty. They even have little holiday cookies and pastries to enjoy. It was very relaxing getting to drink our coffee with a view and great environment. Parking was a little tough, but that's expected with El Cajon Blvd . read more

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We came in for the viral matcha flight! After seeing all the videos I was a bit disappointed. All the drinks tasted like flavored milk. The presentation was nice! The decor was colorful and went with the season. read more

Ryan Bros City Heights - Matcha flight - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I didn't realize that not all their locations had seasonal coffee flights until I went to one of their other locations. Turns out this location is the only one that did seasonal flights, and I finally made the time to check it out! The location that I went to is located next to B&S Caribbean Food Market Multi Services LLC and across of Buggy Bath Car Wash on University Ave in City Heights. The area was more on the industrial side rather than the foodie area. There's free street and residential parking all around the area. The question is if you're able to get a parking close to the shop. My friends and I got their seasonal summer flights of both espresso and matcha. This summer had matcha flights which my friend, Ashley F., was really looking forward to! Aside from the base, the two flights were relatively similar with one drink differing. The espresso flight consisted of: - Banana Latte - yum, this was good! This was a nice mixture of banana and coffee without wasn't too overpowering. Really good. - Horchata Latte - my least favorite. I thought I liked it at first but over time when I continued drinking it, it wasn't as great in my opinion. - Coconut Latte - similarly to the banana latte, it wasn't overpowering. It was very good as well. - Vanilla Affogato - my favorite. I love strong coffee, and affogatos usually hit the spot. This one definitely did! It was a bummer that it was the tiniest drink (peep pic) because it was just an espresso shot + small scoop of vanilla ice cream. The matcha flight consisted of: - Banana Matcha - a delicious combination. Ashley's boyfriend, Jeremy O., was on a quest for banana matchas, and this one really hit the spot. I also thought it was really good as there was the banana flavor but wasn't too overpowering or competing with the matcha. - Mango Matcha - another delicious combination, but I thought this was a bit too sweet as they used a mango syrup. - Coconut Matcha - honestly, this was all our favorite. The coconut really enhanced the matcha, giving it a really fragrant flavor. It's no wonder there are so many coconut and matcha combinations! - Vanilla Affogato - it was like eating ice cream! So nice. The one that least stood out of the four. Honestly, we all loved the seasonal matcha drinks the most! I definitely loved the coconut and banana matchas. I definitely will be back before the season ends, and the matcha drinks leave! read more

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This place is known for their flights and it was just about what everyone ordered at this spot. For the flights it's dine in only, FCFS, and stops at 2pm. The place was nearly full be we managed to grab a table. The barista was super helpful and friendly, and it was so much fun trying all the different flavor profiles. I'm looking forward to what they're going to put out next! read more

Ryan Bros City Heights - Christmas flight - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Had been seeing Ryan Bros all over my social media and finally got to give them a try. The service was great! Very friendly staff who patiently answered our questions about the menu/drinks. We ordered one of their seasonal coffee flights, and the drinks were delicious! We could tell that they were crafted with care, as each drink was unique and balanced very well so you could really taste both the coffee and the flavor. The only downside to our visit were the "influencers" who were obnoxiously filming at multiple tables. I fully support highlighting good spots, but content creation in public can definitely effect the experience that others have. Would love to come back and try out more of the menu! read more

I get the Jack's Pig breakfast sandwich here & it is so good especially with a pack of the Tapatio sauce. I also did order an açaí bowl and the container did come out broken then later on when I was almost down, I found the piece of broken plastic on the bottom. I let the staff know & they kindly refunded me the money for the açaí bowl. The açaí bowl was okay, i did ask if they could add coconut flakes to give it some flavor. I think I'll just stick with the breakfast sandwich here. The inside is nice with all the plants though it can sometimes get busy. I like the table facing out to University as I can sit & eat & enjoy watching the cars go by. The staff are friendly & welcoming. It's a great spot except parking can be tricky to find. I usually park by El Super and walk over. read more

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Yay for coffee flights in San Diego!! I loved this one. It had four shots in each cup. They were all yummy. My favorite one was the affogato. It was busy on a Saturday morning, but the staff was amazing and so friendly. Ambiance is cute and quaint. There's plenty of seating inside. Not too much space but enough to enjoy your coffee! I saw people working, studying and having some nice girl time. They have a tiny area with products to buy. I love the decor. It was giving a homey vibe. The only negative thing I have to say about this place is its location. Saw a couple homeless people on my way in who weren't very friendly. Other than that - I totally recommend this spot! They have amazing coffee. Matcha available for non coffee drinkers too. And they change their flights seasonally. So fun and festive!! read more

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Ryan Bros offers cute, seasonal espresso and matcha flights which are delight for the eyes and also your taste buds. I opted for the matcha flight and was amazed at their banana and coconut matcha latte. I love that their banana matcha latte actually has banana flavor in the drink, not just a flavored foam topping on the matcha. The coconut matcha is in my definitive list of top 3 matcha lattes; the coconut milk in the drink was rich, creamy, and absolutely dreamy. I'm surprised more coffee places don't utilize whole coconut milk because it's a game changer. I might even try to recreate it at home, that's how obsessed I am with their latte! Amazing place, definitely would love to return just to try their coconut matcha latte again. 10/10 on my recommendation list for fun matcha latte! read more

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Very disappointing hot chocolate. One of the two things I drove down to San Diego from Orange County for but it ended up just being slightly flavored warm milk with a lot of toppings. It was aesthetic and the ambience was nice at least. I definitely wouldn't come back for the hot chocolate, I hope that we just got a bad batch or that their coffee is better than what we had. Maybe I had high expectations, I hope that they can redeem themselves in future visits! read more

Ryan Bros City Heights - hot chocolate flight - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I heard about these festive coffee flights last year but never made it in until Friday! I love coffee and I love the holidays so had to check it out. I ordered the Christmas Espresso Flight and it was really good! The Eggnog flavor was a little too sweet for me (and I love eggnog) but overall I really liked them. I definitely want to come back and try the hot cocoa flight and other coffee flavors. The lady that helped me wasnt very nice but the lady who dropped off my coffee flight was really nice and friendly. Really cute spot but also not a ton of space. I would definitely recommend to check this place out if you like coffee! PS - I heard the other locations do not offer the same holiday flight read more

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This is cutest little cafe. It's like a hole in the wall type place but it was definitely popular. Many customers coming in and out. This place was in my bookmarks because of their coffee flights! They had their seasonal flight and it was delicious. We also tried their sandwiches and they were made perfectly. It was a good size and satisfying. My baby boy enjoyed it. I want to come for their flights again whether it's another seasonal one or maybe if they have an original one. read more

Ryan Bros City Heights - Espresso flight menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Right on University Avenue, we got lucky and grabbed a parking spot just past the coffee shop. Small cute coffee spot, with only horrible street parking... construction on the road is not helping this coffee shop. It was not super busy when we arrived to grab a quick breakfast croissant. The ladies at the counter were friendly. We ordered The Classic and added bacon and avocado on a croissant. You can opt to get it on a bagel also. While waiting I was eyeing their pastry counter and wanted a chocolate muffin too. Both items cost just about $15. The croissant was absolutely perfect. The muffin, delicious and moist, a perfect size for me, not overly huge, just enough. Next time I'd like to try their coffee or hot chocolate flight, they looked so yummy in the pics! Till next time. Thanks for a quick yummy brekkie bite! Definitely stop by and support this small business! Enjoy! :) 2025: 11 read more

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Absolutely delicious fall coffee flight! Great care and detail is paid to the presentation of your selections. Limited seating inside as well as delicious food options. read more

Ryan Bros City Heights - Fall Flight - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Saw this online and had to try it out! The place was super cute! It was decorated perfect for the season. I love how they had a coffee flight so you can try the different seasonal flavors! My friend and I shared them and it was perfect! Overall the Horchata one was our favorite! The maple was lacking a little bit of maple flavor IMO but it was still good. They were alll beautiful! I would definitely want to come back to try another holiday/seasonal set of flights read more

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I am cranked up still! This espresso flight was so good and so fun. It's a ton of espresso but we each got our own but I don't regret it at all. First the presentation is beautiful where each of the little espressos looks nice and with sprinkles and decorations. The server came out and walked us through notes about each item in the flight and pointed out each one in order. All four drinks were delicious and I was excited to try each next one. If you're thinking about trying it, do it! I'll be back for their next flight when new flavors come out! read more

Ryan Bros City Heights - Valentine's Day Espresso Flight - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

This little coffee shop has become my go to for cute flights and on point pastries. I come here often when they post their season flights and they DELIVER. I've gone for Christmas & Valentine's and both times I've gone away thrilled to have tried. I love that it's family owned and can tell with every drink/food they put the effort in. Will definitely keep coming back!! read more

Ryan Bros City Heights - Valentine's latte flight - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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10/10. Servers were very accommodating and cleaned up our table fast. Prices were absolutely reasonable. Hot chocolate flight exceeded expectations on presentation and taste. Tiramisu iced coffee coffee was amazing as well! Place was very cute decorated for Xmas. Decided to also order avocado toast. It came with bacon on it. Great to have a source of protein. It was my first time having bacon on this food item. The tomatoes were so fresh and delicious with a dash of salt and pepper on the sourdough. Parking was down the block as there is construction on the street in front of the shop. Bring your walking shoes just incase. read more

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Came in to try their coffee flight my friend had mentioned seeing on IG. It's on the corner of the main street with like two street parking in front. But they do have like an additional three slots in the rear. There is still construction in the front so be weary if they have a sign up. It's a cute little shop with a good amount of seating. I ordered the expresso flight which is dine in and iced only. They have a non-caffeinated flight option as well. The flight was a bit too sweet for me. The 1st one, was more bitter though. They all need to be mixed a little before drinking. The straws could be the regular size, cut in half so the mix-ins don't get stuck while you're sipping. The server and owner were nice& friendly, I think it was just them two. It was pretty calm when I went in. She gave me the rundown of the drinks in the flight and we were talking about the other locations. Overall cute and hipster. I would bring my daughter here for some drinks, for the aesthetics. If you're a hard core straight to the point coffee drinker, this might not be a place for you. read more

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Worst breakfast sandwich I have honestly ever had. Waste of time & money. Was highly recommended and not exactly sure why. Avocado was overripe and eggs were like a brick. Thanks read more

What a cute spot!! First time here and it was decorated soooo nice! Got a caprese panini which was tasty and the seasonal espresso flight. The flight included tiramisu, spiced candy cane,gingerbread,and eggnog latte! Service was speedy and lovely! read more

The seasonal flight was so cute and fun! The area it's located wasn't the nicest but that didn't change my opinion on the place. The staff was very friendly and helpful and I will definitely be going back to try more things on the menu! read more

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We ordered an espresso flight, a couple of bagel sandwiches. The bagel sandwiches were really good. The espresso flight was ok. They look prettier than they taste and the flight was $17.50. I felt it was overpriced, but I wanted to try it since it looked good. The service was okay. No recommendations were given from the cashier although we starred at the menu for 10 minutes. It was pretty busy when we went in. It does seem like a popular place. If you're in the area, stop in and try it. read more

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Awesome fun coffee drinks and flights. We loved the sandwiches as well! The pesto and "el verde" ! The service was amazing as well. read more

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The Mexican Mocha is where it's at. That is all. Try it, and thank me later! Great location and friendly staff add up to a great coffee experience. read more

Super friendly service , it's loud in there but that's what Evers they have a lot of option for food , I thought it was only coffee . They have smoothies , breakfast sandwiches and lots of drink options read more

Ryan Bros City Heights - Açaí bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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1000/100 Customer service is always great!! Pastries are good.. Coffee ni se diga.. cozy and warm place to hang out.. parking gets a little hectic cause their neighbors suck!!! Not the barber shop, ill be back everyday! read more

Ryan Bros City Heights - My fav!!! Only for me - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Definitely share the flights. My friend and I got both flights and it was our mistake to get both. The banana matcha was my favorite out of everything. Love the concept of the ice cream but it was very heavy and not what I wanted in a flight. Definitely a great experience, but they were all super sweet. read more

Ryan Bros City Heights - matcha flight, latte flight - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I came here because I wanted to try the christmas espresso flight and really liked it. I forget the exact names of the drinks but my ranking from best to worst was eggnog latte, candy cane, gingerbread then tiramisu. The egg not was my favorite since it was the sweetest, so if you're into sweet coffee you'd probably like this one read more

Ryan Bros City Heights - christmas espresso flight - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Went in at 2:30 when it says it's closes at 5 . I completely understand if you are closing early but the guy let me look at the menu and first I asked for the coffee flight and he said they stopped serving it at 2 , ok cool . I started to order the food and then he mentions they close at 3 . Like come on maybe next time lead with that . read more

I saw their espresso flights on IG and wanted to check this place out. It's a small shop, so seating is very limited. After we ordered, my friend and I were sat on their counter next to their work area and got to see the magic happen. We ordered 2 espresso flights which consisted of: tiramisu latte (my fave), eggnog latte, gingerbread latte, and spiced candy cane mocha. All of them were so good! I also ordered a Jack's Pig sandwich on a croissant. SO GOOD. The employees were very attentive, always asking us if we needed anything. I cannot recommend this place enough! Just be mindful of the wait time since it's a busy location with limited seating. read more

Ryan Bros City Heights - Jack's Pig croissant sandwich and Christmas espresso flight - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Went here for the Xmas espresso flights. I guess I was expecting hot drinks but they were all iced! None the less, still good flavors and fun! My favorites were the peppermint and the eggnog latte. The gingerbread was pretty good but one of the spices was a little strong for me. The last one- I liked to dip the cookie in but I didn't finish it..just not my jam. All very sweet. I ended up getting a hot latte afterwards which was also good. The ladies working were super nice. Small place, not too many tables. Anyway, fun experience and first time at Ryan's bros coffee and would go back. read more

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