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    Selva Coffee House

    4.2 (865 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Mercedes A.

    My sister-in-law and I came to this coffee shop because of its great reviews and how cute it looked. The atmosphere was definitely charming, but there was one thing that concerned us. The dairy milk was left sitting out for over an hour, which was disappointing to see. Thankfully, we ordered oat milk, but it's something customers should be aware of if they plan on ordering drinks with dairy milk. As for the drinks, mine tasted a bit artificial, while my sister-in-law enjoyed hers and thought it was good. Overall, the shop has a cute vibe, but there are some areas that could use improvement.

    James T.

    Super unique location for a coffee shop and plant nursery. The combo I didn't know I needed. Local gem worth checking out. Lots of interesting coffee options. Ranging from the classics (drip, latte, cappuccino...) to the unusual (banana matcha) and so many different foam options. The staff were patient and helpful in explaining their menu to me. There are also pastries and a cooler of canned drinks as well. Some tables available, but it'd also be fun to take a walk and look at all the plants while sipping your drink. I got the banana latte with marshmallow cold foam with the "pop tart" pastry and both were really good.

    Funny Business with oat milk, no cloud top, in my oasis of a seating area
    Cheryl E.

    Okay what? Selva, you've gotten a MAJOR upgrade and have become the Secret Garden of my dreams. I almost hesitate to bid y'all to give it another chance 'cuz I don't wanna be without a seat when I come next. But hey, we can share a table I used to come to Selva months ago to wait out traffic before dance class nearby, but seating was always hard to find: 7-8 tables cramped around one large tree in the center of the coffee area which, as many of you may remember, inhabited just 1/4th of the huge warehouse room it is situated in. As of May 2026 (and before, but this is my date of visit), the seating now stretches all the way to the back of the warehouse room. Circle tables with 1, 3, 5 green chairs nestled between large potted plants so you and your besties (or just your laptop) can vibe together amidst all the shared oxygen. AMBIENCE: 4.5/5 Bury me in a sea of green and I'm a happy girl. San Diego is a relatively newer city so it's hard to find brick anything... but here, in this tall expanse of a painted brick building, light flows in through the row of windows near the ceiling; planet-looking plants twirl, hung overhead. That's not even mentioning the whole plant warehouse this shop is attached to -- 2 more large rooms PLUS a whole outside filling to the brim with gorgeous greenery. If your brain gets tired working, it's so nice to peruse the plant aisles beneath the huge twirling disco ball in the plant room attached. I deducted .5 points because it's not in the nicest part of town; you may run into folks on the street here. If you're a lone woman, keep your wits about you as you're walking at night... but I've never had a problem. DRINKS / FOOD: 4/5 I don't remember seeing if there is prepared food here, but I do see snacks (chips, baked goods) and refrigerated drinks GALORE, plus a whole middle section of cute gifts no one has a need for, but every last desire for. Today I got the "Funny Business", a banana/cinnamon-infused latte, half sweet, WITHOUT the banana-infused cream cloud on top, as ya girl must skip out on the dairy. I was delightfully surprised at how strong the coffee is -- I remember it being quite weak before. However, the drink without the cream top on its own is not that flavorful. I'm a good coffee / latte lover -- not a cream top one. I wouldn't say this place is for the coffee-serious (which is why I give it 4 stars out of 5), but they have so many inventive drinks for the sweet drinker. I do appreciate the variety of snacks and drinks they have here -- I am gluten free, so it's nice to have access to chips and not just gluten-full baked goods I can't eat, which most shops are known for. PARKING: 4/5 I mean... it could be worse. You're in an industrial part of town right next to the freeway, they couldn't exactly plan for a parking lot of their own here when building. [There IS a parking lot, but it's for people shopping for plants.] Parking is along the front of the warehouse and in the street perpendicular to it. If it's REALLY crazy, you can keep going down the street the warehouse is on and find parking down there. I've never had an issue with parking, but I come on Friday afternoons when the PLNU students etc. are likely not here. 4/5 for me. It's rare to find a place like this anywhere (just don't come expecting the best third wave coffee). Come enjoy a rare oasis of greenery and sweet drinks right near the water. And if you're feeling really inspired, head on down to Sunset Cliffs a few miles down to close out the night with an unforgettable view

    Funny Business (Oat Milk)
    Kyra K.

    Everything about Selva gives! I am truly obsessed with everything about this place. Staying nearby, I was on the hunt for matcha. My companion pointed out Selva, and I knew we had to go. From just stepping in, I was blown away. Located in the Terra Bella Nursery, this place was gorgeous and took over one part of the nursery. It was so lush and green with plants everywhere. There were a good number of tables spaced out, and with the plants everywhere, it provided a bit of privacy. It was quite clean, good music, and a chill atmosphere. Most customers were my age, either hanging out or studying. I'd recommend this place for that! The workers were all super friendly and kind, and drinks came out quickly! I came here on two occasions, the first being in the morning, when I got a Funny Business with Oat Milk. I was in love, it tasted like a banana, great, but with an aftertaste of matcha. It was sweet, creamy, and tasty. In the second round, I came in the evening and got the Slow Clap with Oat Milk. There was a present guava taste, and it was a nice balance of fruity and earthy. I got both drinks with matcha, and the presentation was so pretty! I also loved how they don't charge additionally for non-dairy milk. Selva Coffee House was the only cafe I visited during my short trip to San Diego, but I never yearned for more because it's perfect. I loved the vibes and the drinks and the fact it was so dog I'd definitely come back again. There's free parking in the Terra Bella Nursery lot, plus on the street.

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    Danielle B.

    My FAVORITE BANANA MATCHA IN SD! The "funny business" matcha is hands down the best and my favorite banana matcha ever! It's also very reasonably priced at $7! Banana + honey + espresso/matcha + milk + banana cloud cream + cinnamon, this is a banana bread dreammm, it hits every time I get it. My friend got it as the espresso and said it was delicious as a coffee option too! I've also tried their "trust fund kid" matcha which is an earl grey + espresso/matcha + milk. This one was good but didn't hit as much as the funny business does for me, I feel like I've had stronger earl grey flavor matchas before. My friend got the "slow clap" matcha and said it was delicious too! Guava + matcha/chai + milk + guava cloud cream. I'd be very curious to try this as a chai since I've never seen a guava chai before! My parents got the "loose cannon" espresso and liked it but it seemed pretty basic/standard to me! Irish cream + espresso/matcha + milk + vanilla cloud cream. Seems ideal if you're looking for a good creamy latte w some cute green accents on top! They also got an americano and enjoyed it! $4 isn't bad for espresso + water and they said the coffee blend was good! Seems like the trend amongst what me and my friends have gotten is anything with a flavor and cloud cream is a delicious option. PASTRIES: I've also tried their strawberry orange loaf and it was perfectly moist with natural strawberry orange flavors, I would definitley be interested in trying more of their pastries! Ambiance is fantastic it's inside a giant plant store warehouse so feels like you're in a houseplant jungle while you sip on your morning coffee/matcha. Also gives you something to do since you can explore and window shop while you wait for your drink. They have lots of other cute cards and little Knick knacks lining the area to line up to place your order too so there's always something to capture your attention! Also a good amount of seating and you get to sit amongst all of the lovely plants and feel the fresh air! Service has been pretty fast every time I've come especially given how busy they've been on the weekend when I've come. (Albeit be prepared to wait 15-20+ min on a busy holiday weekend). When they're busy they'll have someone at the counter taking orders alongside someone on a tablet to speed things up. You get a text notification when your drink is done so no need to wait around the counter. There's also a little TV where names and estimated wait times are updated which is super convenient! Parking here is plentiful! There's a parking lot as well as tons of street parking, I've always been able to find parking within a block or two even on mother's day! Overall, I LOVE selva, the funny business matcha alone is enough to keep me coming back! Dare I say this may be my favorite / one of my favorite matcha place in SD! Their drinks are also super cute alongside being super tasty and their interior is so good!

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    Audrey T.

    Perfect place to bring someone who isn't from San Diego! The space: very aesthetically pleasing, big spaces, big coffee shop, lots of plants, indoor/outdoor spaces The drink: ordered on the online QR code since it said it would be a shorter wait. I ordered the guava matcha with guava cold foam! Probably one of my favorite matchas I have had in SD. The guava is a great complimenting taste. 8.7/10 The service: i waited 45 minutes for a matcha that said it would be done in 9-14 minutes. Personally, that deterred me from ever coming back. 45 minutes for a drink is absolutely crazy. Or at least update your online ordering to an accurate time. Will only return if it's on a weekday or I really really only want the guava matcha.

    Carmen M.

    This coffee shop was beautiful and definitely something different from the regular coffee spots.......being surrounded by plants was such a vibe. But my honest review? More hype than flavor when it came to both the coffee and food... it just didn't give. I tried the banana coffee and honestly it wasn't my favorite. I also ordered a chorizo con papa burrito, which for Mexicans is such a simple comfort food, but somehow it missed the mark too. It barely had potato, and the few pieces inside were hard. The service/process was confusing as well. Nobody explained that drinks and food were picked up in different places, so I was left wondering where my food was after getting my coffee. Then the food took another 25 minutes. Between searching for parking, nowhere to sit, long wait times, and the food/coffee not being great, it just wasn't worth the hype to me. There are honestly so many better spots out there. Sadly, I won't be returning.

    Hot chocolate
    Steph L.

    This coffee spot is located inside a plant nursery. Parking is rough on the weekends/holidays. They have a small amount of street parking. Order at the register and they will call your name out for you to pick up your food/drink on the side when it is ready. They have a tv on the wall with plants that has everyone's name and length of time until your drink is ready. Tried: got the drinks half sweet because the cloud foam is very sweet by itself. I love that they do not charge extra for alternative milks. Queenie - strawberry matcha was good Deja Vu - coconut matcha was good Hot chocolate - got a hot chocolate for the kiddo with some lucky charms.

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    David Z.

    The inside of this place is beautiful. As soon as you walk in, you are transported to a plant lover's garden. Service was quick and easy, and you can walk the nursery next door while waiting for your drink. Drinks were delicious. Would love to come back.

    Monica A.

    Cafecito and plants..... What a wonderful combination. Was In the area and gave this place a try. Cute coffee cafe inside of a nursery. Our beverages were AMAZING!! I also just brought home two baby plants. What we ordered: * Mothertrucker (1/2 sweet) * Monkey See (1/2 sweet) #DiningWithTheAndersons #Cafecito #TryingNewPlaces #PlantBabies #ItsAVibe

    Strawberry matcha, pistachio white mocha and money sea (banana, caramel latte)
    Veronica D.

    Ambience is wonderful, peaceful to be sipping on coffee surrounded by the beautiful plants. The coffee is good too. I had the Monkey Sea. The food truck is in the back. Had an acai bowl and chorizo burrito. It's great too. Definitely recommend.

    Lavender latte
    Kirstie F.

    I swear every time I make a trip to SD they're always coming up with cute coffee shops concepts. I see why this place has people in a chokehold. Coffee shop + plants + live dj?! I ordered one of their signature lavender drinks and they asked for a cell phone number to text when the is ready--they were estimating a 30 min wait. I walked around the nursery and after 30 min and no text I go back to the counter to see my drink had been sitting there and looked watered down like it had been a while.

    Matcha
    Komal B.

    Selva Coffee, tucked inside Terra Bella Nursery, is such a cute and unique spot. The space is filled with plants, high ceilings, and so much greenery, it feels really zen and peaceful. After grabbing a drink, I love walking through the nursery for inspiration. It's honestly such a dreamy environment. The coffee is a bit on the sweeter side for me, but getting it half sweet works well for me and the matcha is really well done. I mostly come here for the vibes, and it never disappoints. They have some seating inside and a ton of space to stand/walk around. Overall, a beautiful, calming place that's perfect if you want to slow down and enjoy a cozy, plant-filled atmosphere.

    Iced matcha latte

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    Fellow plant lovers: are the plants relatively pricy or cost friendly?

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    I went before 9am and there were multiple metered spots open!

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    There are some tables and slightly more seats, but limited for the space. No reserve system from what I could tell.

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