This is such a cute little cafe. Especially for plant lovers. Service was very friendly. We got…read moregreeted as we entered. The patio is surrounded by tropical plants and there is plenty of shade. My husband had the French toast, which he said was pretty good. I had the Benedict and enjoyed it. The potatoes have rosemary and thyme on them and they were cooked well. I will definitely be back! Especially on a Sunday because they are right next to the farmers market. Note: The place can be a little tricky to find because it is in the back of a multi use retail space. Walking directions were trying to direct us towards the ally, but you enter from the university side and heads towards the back.

Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5…read moreAmbiance: 5/5 I had no idea this little hive of shops existed in this part of the block! Thanks to Yelp, we found a literal hidden cafe that we otherwise would have never found. The outdoor patio is so homey with a ton of foliage and a fountain to create such a calming vibe. We ordered the chilaquiles and the eggs Benedict. Both were delicious - each came with potatoes as a side, so it's definitely a large portion that could possibly be shared if you're not too hungry. The service was quick and friendly too. We'll definitely be back!

I loved Chance's Vietnamese coffee! The creamy iced coffee is topped with a dual cold foam, pandan…read moreand ube. The two flavors of cold foam flavors are sweet and refreshing then followed by the strong rush of coffee. I really like how balance the coffee itself is. It's not overly sweetened with condensed milk to where that's the strongest flavor. I visited in May during AAPI month and got to order from their seasonal menu. I tried the double jasmine matcha which was absolutely delicious. This perfectly crafted latte was made with ceremonial uji matcha, whole milk, housemade jasmine syrup, and housemade jasmine cream. The floral jasmine flavor intertwined with the lightly earthy matcha. Service was super friendly and drinks are made with precision at the coffee bar. There is a cute Photo Booth and al fresco cafe seating outside too.

Cute, pup-themed coffee shop right next to the McDonald's on El Cajon Blvd (almost blinked and…read moremissed the entrance!) I ordered a Vietnamese coffee, which was strong and not overly sweet (with hints of a chocolatey flavor!) as well as the Avocado Toast and Desperado Bagel. The toast felt a little one note for me (wish the chili oil were spicier) but the contrast of the chili/scallion/cream cheese on the bagel was perfect. Would order the bagel again. Service is great, ample seating options and a cute little Photo Booth outside!

First time coming here and really enjoyed the overall experience and vibe. My friend ordered a chai…read morekava drink and I went with the ube coconut drink. Both were super good in their own unique way. Definitely a lively crowd even when we visited on a Wednesday evening, but I really enjoyed it. I look forward to coming back.

I'm so glad I decided to check out Kava Collective. I had been wanting to try Kava for a while now…read moreas alternative to going out for drinks. I definitely will be coming back here. The vibes are very chill and cozy.

What a cute little shop with the absolute SWEETEST workers. It's been a few months since I first…read morestopped by and I'm finally writing a review, but I still remember the worker's sweet smile. I overheard her cheerfully explaining the menu to different curious customers who needed a little more help finding what to get. I'm very familiar with the different types of drinks you'll find in a Viet cafe and they have a pretty small menu with all the favorites. I got the Hanoi Egg Coffee! It's sweet, strong, and incredibly creamy. I absolutely love Vietnamese egg coffee and order it pretty often, and this one is just so delicious and well balanced. Saigon Coffee is for sure a stand out for delicious coffee!

I've been here a million times and usually order the same thing... iced vegan coconut coffee. The…read morecoconut condensed milk allows me to enjoy my favorite beverage without the dairy repercussions. I highly recommend it! But today I tried something new, kind of... I ordered my usual iced vegan coconut drink topped with banana foam. Sweet holy heaven! The very strong Vietnamese coffee with the sweet banana flavor is the perfect pairing. I'm pretty sure I'll be coming here more often. Don't let the long lines deter you from stopping by. The line moves quickly while still offering great service!

I love their Crumbling Castle cappuccino. I am a dedicated…read moreiced coffee lover but this is the only place I get my drink hot. And it's so good. My only beef is the small size, as it's really hard not to down the drink in the span of five minutes or less. They also have some really cool assorted pastries if you get there in time. High quality and unique options with fun flavors. The shop is relatively small with seating in and outside. There are also records for sale and they have a really cool curated selection. The staff is also really cool, sweet and quick to make drinks.

MUSICIANS + COFFEE (4 stars)…read more You get "Vinyl consumption and thoughtful produced coffee"! Chill and cozy coffee shop with a few seats and a selection of coffee and vinyl in the layout. Bought a bag of their beans and it came with a free cup of drip or iced from that same bean. After browsing their selection of beans, I couldn't quite find the type of profile I like but there were a variety of profiles. I bought a bag for a gift for someone who might appreciate their shop style and profile. At the time of my visit there were no decaf beans available. Took advantage of taking the free iced coffee and was surprise of my sipping acceptwnc! RAW POWER - their mainstay coffee which has a profile of chocolate and orange. I had this as an iced coffee - straight up black with no added anything and I thought I'd hate it without anything but I enjoyed the ice coffee as black and plain. From here I could really taste the bean profile very clearly and indeed could find the chocolate and the orange, more the orange than the chocolate. I am not into acidity or tart when I take my lattes but I don't mind that orange flavor when I take an iced coffee. It was an inquiring taste! I'd like to come back and try their decaf beans with with a flavored latte or an iced coffee plain as possible.

Outstanding coffee! I had both a hot and iced latte and they were both incredible. The cafe is…read moresuper cute and has a ton of seating. It also has a beautiful outdoor patio. The baristas were really sweet and quick with their work. Great place and I'll be back for sure!

I had a nice cortado and lemon poppy seed muffin from this Dark Horse in Hillcrest on Park…read more The cortado was well made and offered a great coffee flavor. It was smooth to drink. Dark Horse has never let me down with their cortados. The lemon poppy seed muffin was good. I probably should have had them warmed it up a bit because it was a little dry. Other than that, it tasted very good. This Dark Horse location offers inside and outside seating. It is located right next door to the Trust Restaurant. The staff offered good hospitality and were nice. In addition to the baked goods, they offer bagel sandwiches.

Try this place! The coffee is delicious and the vibrant…read moreatmosphere will make you smile from ear to ear. A dog friendly neighborhood coffee shop that offers a place to catch up on your own things, meet a friend or grab some items from their mini rack. I had the Golden Coast iced latte and it was perfect.

We came in on Sunday after church this place knocked our socks off!…read more High quality coffee, lots of options on the menu. I recommend getting one of the specials! We also got a cronut out of the pastry offerings and it was KILLER! You can tell their pastries are fresh. Loved looking at all the little trinkets on the shelves as I waited for the coffee. Tons of places to sit and hang out both inside and outside. Service was friendly and coffees came out pretty quick despite a busy swarm of people! [this review was made in connection with a Toast promotion]

Overall great coffee shop. The foxtrot is definitely my favorite drink here…read more Very friendly staff. Street parking. Some indoor seating and cute little alleyway of outdoor seating.

North Park has so many coffee shops, but this one is easily in my top three. They serve great…read morecoffee, matcha, pastries, and even have some fun merch. The narrow outdoor patio is super cute and perfect for hanging out. They offer lots of specialty drinks, which keeps things interesting. They're dog‑friendly, and the logo is honestly the cutest. A solid stop if you're exploring North Park and want something reliably good.