SPACEBAR Cafe & Wine Bistro is a small quaint Bistro that offers coffee, great food and wine at very reasonable prices. Monday nights is a great time to go for live, Latin Jazz by the Los Maniacos and Bill Caballero. read more

I've been to Spacebar (currently known as SPACEBAR Cafe & Wine Bistro) several times because it's an awesome community-focused spot with greaaat healthy food options at reasonable prices. Importantly, I keep going back because of the welcoming atmosphere and super friendly owner/staff. I especially looove it when there's an event like live jazz music, comedy open mics, etc. going on there for the community and don't want to forget private events they offer catering for. I always enjoy myself. I definitely recommend this Black Veteran-owned business to the Yelp Community :-) read more

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Sirloin Lamb Chops at Spacebar. Awesome! Meat seasoned perfectly and tender. Mashed potatoes underneath like Ireland ! A WOW! With the free Jazz music a wonderful experience. place! read more

Spacebar - Sirloin Lamb Chops - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Mesa, California

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It was closed. Called earlier in the day got the recording, no mention of the closure. Bummer. read more

Spacebar - Only sign pasted on the glass - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Mesa, California

Great neighborhood bar with live bands most nights. Good food, drinks, smoothies, coffee and desserts. On Weds evenings, Jazz. There's also some great paintings on the walls. Family's friendly. I've seen all ages here enjoying an evening of music entertainment. read more

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As much as I pass this place, I thought it was a game store. Stopped in today with my friend and the food was great!! I had the chicken and waffles and, man... perfectly seasoned and hot! Also had a mocha frappacino which was delicious. I looked at what others ordered, like a salad, an acai bowl, and a variety of other delicious items on the menu. They even have a little local jazz playing on certain nights!! Stop and check them out!! read more

Spacebar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Mesa, California

This cafe and wine bistro does not disappoint! They have a great selection of beers, wines, smoothies, coffees, expressos, teas, and juices. There is also a food menu and they have delicious pastries, cookies, cakes, etc. Mr. Frank and his team are very customer service oriented. This is a wonderful place to study, watch football, have private event, and just to enjoy a meal or snack. The vibe is great. Events here are max of 50 people. All events that I have attended are wonderful here. read more

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Good smoothie good customer service and a nice vibe w chill music I'll be back soon to try more (: read more

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Went in today during lunch. I got a house salad with balsamic dressing and I added chicken. I also ordered an iced red eye coffee. The salad was perfect and delicious. The coffee was just as great. I was going to take my lunch back to work, but the ambiance was just right for a nice relaxing lunch with great background music. I will definitely be back to check out the rest of their menu and fun events that they host. read more

Spacebar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Mesa, California

Best little place ever. Food, service, errthang. Great açaí, great coffee, sandwiches. Loved it here.

Very rude. Small portions which was OK because food was below mediocre. Already had under a 4 star rating so that should tell you enough. Waste of money. read more

still the coziest coffee shop in La Mesa coming here always feels like home. Service is amazing as always and the menu is extensive. 10/10 read more

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Beautiful place to hang out at I definitely recommend the different tray of cheeses they have to offer it's a very nice welcoming restaurant! read more

@SPACEBAR Cafe is ok for what it is and for the purpose it serves. If you live in the neighborhood and you want to get out of the house, drink a coffee and do a little work, and you can fit your needs into the shop's very limited hours of operation, @SPACEBAR Cafe will suit you just fine. read more

My chicken flatbed pizza was great, wish I asked for avocado or basil. My husband like his smoked salmon croissant. Ambiance great, intimate and cozy w jazz music. The owner was so nice. read more

Cute little cafe, the staff was so friendly & the food was good! Ordered a latte & açaí bowl. read more

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I had the hulk smoothie (kale, cilantro, mint, pineapple, banana). Delicious! Definitely will be heading back.

The open sign was on. The doors were open. The TV and the lights were on. I went in to get a coffee at 6pm. The owner sitting at the bar told me that they're not open. I asked what his hours were, but he didn't want to give me a straight answer. "We're not a big corporation like Starbucks," he said. I left confused. read more

This place was a nice little surprise find on a Sunday morning! The young lady helping us was very patient and helpful, as this was our first visit here. She even helped me save $1 on my sandwich by ordering from the Sunday brunch menu. My lox, tomato, onions, and capers with cream cheese on an everything bagel was delicious! The bagel was fresh and soft. In all the right ways. All the parts were in tasty harmony. My husband said his egg, bacon, and everything bagel was good too - and the bonus of fresh fruit on the side. The atmosphere is very chill and comfortable, with the accent of fresh yellow roses on each table. I can imagine later in the day/night, especially with live music, this place gets busier but hangs on to that vibe. We'll have to check it out! read more

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I've always driven/walked by this place whenever I'm around the area and wanted to try it. I have visited this cafe several times and they have never failed me. My recent visit, I got an iced coffee with a turkey croissant sandwich. Man, I haven't had a sandwich that great in a very long time. Tasted fresh and the sauce used in it was perfect. Their service is great as well, very attentive. I also love the atmosphere as well. Haven't had an actual late night drink there yet but I'm looking forward to it ! read more

Went to a standup comedy event here called "Fourth Friday". Quaint cafe. Food was kind of mid, but the great vibes and excellent drinks more than made up for it. There was a really good comedian there who was wearing a shirt with the word "biscuits" on it. I think her name was Chrissy? She was so funny. I wonder if she will be performing here again. read more

I'm giving 3stars for service. Overall food was good but when they have the Sunday brunch they need to have more than one person serving the tables. The waitress was all over the place just not organized at all.. read more

Friendly staff, nice parking lot, good prices. Was great for working and hanging with a friend. read more

Spacebar - Dirty Chai & Monster Smoothie. Yum! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Mesa, California

This spot is sometimes overlooked, but if you happen to see it as well worth your time to stop by the food is nice. The people are friendly. The service is great and the portions are fair. read more

Long review because I noticed that the owner reads the reviews, and I want him to know what it's like to visit his business for a first time customer. Summary: Surprisingly cute indoor space, good menu, delicious coffee, atrocious and insulting service. I popped to check out the place after taking my cats to the vet. I found the location from a paid deal site I use (Entertainment) I ordered a latte and cake, and the cheaper item was supposed to be free up to $5. The woman working the register had no idea how to honor the promotion, and was very rude to me about it. They asked me to wait. 10min later, no one had helped me. An alternative staff member came and made my coffee. Another 15-20min passes, still no cake served, still no follow up about the correct payment. The rain picked up and I started to worry about my cats in the car for sooooo long, so I pop out to check on them. Orginal staff woman runs out to tell me to pay, as if I hadn't been BY THE REGISTER trying to pay for half an hour. We get inside, and she rings me up again, then tries to refuse the coupon because I hit "redeem now" IN FRONT OF HER , and it showed redeemed, along with the refemption code and date. The woman then accuses me of trying to run out on the bill when I went to check on the cats, ( I hadn't even been served half my order) and tried to charge me full price again. She did this loudly, publically, and said "yeah right" when I told her about the cats. It was awful. I left offended and angry. Both the latte and cake were delicious, which helped my mood. Also- They have no idea where their own products come from (I asked the source of the baked goods, she said "some big company"). Frank- this woman on staff will send your potential regulars running! I am a local business owner looking for a spot to work and bring clients. Your place is perfect, except for the rudeness and inefficiency or the service. I was there yesterday at around 12:30 read more

Spacebar - This was the coupon that the staffwoman refused to honor, before AND after I pushed the button to redeem - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Mesa, California

Ordered a pesto bagel...the tomatoes are white the are so far from ripe and taste nasty...the two strawberries thrown we rotten... read more

Spacebar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Mesa, California

Stand up comedy was the best! Add some wine and tasty foods, and you've got a great thing going! I would definitely come back here to explore more of their menu. The place was cozy and the comedians were hilarious! read more

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Awesome event with Jason Brown at the Space Bar, La Mesa! Great food, great entertainment! read more

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The ambience is laid back and chill. The event with Jason Brown was a good time. Highly reccommended. read more

Every time I come into @spacebar cafe, the service and food is great! But T O N I T E was a special treat seeing live jazz and having a G R E AT four-course meal!! Great ambiance, music and food-- definitely I can't wait til this happens again!! Excellent job, @spacebar!! read more

So when I do a review, I look for a few things. I look for the food, service, and ambiance. The service here is easy because you order at the desk. The food was really really tasty. I'll give it another star just for that. I've had a lot of cheese boards before, but this cheese board had many different notes and flavors greater than your usual cheese and crackers. However, the most star earner for me is date-ability. This is a hidden gem. They had live music so you can bring a date here. I would give this place seven stars, if I could. read more

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The food was amazing this evening. It was Open Mic night with several new guests along with the regulars; Cliff, Doug, and Gary. Don't miss next Friday starting at 6 pm. It's great food, awesome music, San Diego at its best. read more

Spacebar - Gary Roberson - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Mesa, California

Really nice place on University. Always passed by but never went inside and I was pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere! There's a lot of chill jazz/bossa nova music playing and it's a pretty cozy cafe. I only got a drink to share with my friend but it was pretty good, and we got served as soon as the drink was completed. I would recommend checking this place out if you've never been, I will definitely come back and visit for an acai bowl. read more

Spacebar - Mango Pineapple - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Mesa, California

First time trying this place during COVID. We tried their Açaí Bowl and Parmesan Fries. The bowl is pretty big and everything was delicious! This place is super cute! They usually have musicians that perform live music and the schedule can be found on their website. They play BOMB ass jazz. We're definitely coming back! read more

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Spacebar was a good walk away from the place I was staying (visiting from the Bay Area). I recommend the vanilla latte, although they have other flavors! When you walk in, it's a converted restaurant-to-cafe. They follow Covid regulations and bring the coffee out to you if you need. read more

Came here for Jazz Workshop night on a Wednesday evening. Nice cozy spot. We had a delicious charcuterie board and some wine. The music was fun and the atmosphere was lovely. read more

Fast, friendly service and a great smoothie at a nice price. I got the Fruit Splash smoothie and it was delicious. I'll definitely be back. read more

Absolutely loved my açaí smoothie, it's so delicious and they top it with granola for an extra crunch! The tuna sandwich is also one of my favorites. One thing about this spot is it takes quite a bit of time to get your food and drinks, it's super busy and on a corner of a really busy street. I think it's family owned with only a couple workers, but definitely recommend trying it out for healthy drinks and foods! read more

Spacebar - Acai Smoothie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Mesa, California

I asked for a panini and they gave me a green burrito. What? Okay. I should've just gone to Starbucks. read more

Spacebar - Green burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Mesa, California

I try to go to every comedy night, which is every 4th Friday of the month. Tonight I tried their club panini with fries. The panini was so delicious and I loved the fries. The club panini has ham, turkey, provolone cheese and bacon. I love the friendly atmosphere here. read more

Spacebar - Club panini and fries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Mesa, California