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    3.9 (44 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 am - 7:30 pm

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    Shayne C.

    Hello July!! I'm ready for my caffeine fix! Okay, hate me if you must, but of all the amazing coffee spots in Little Italy, I walked into...Starbucks. LOL But wait! Don't judge me just yet. It was the closest spot and I was in a rush on my way to work. I'm not a coffee snob either (just your basic b!tch)..your girl just needed a quick pick-me-up, so I grabbed my usual iced Americano with almond milk and vanilla syrup. This location is right in the heart of Little Italy and surprisingly spacious. This is probably one of the larger Starbucks I've ever been to. The interior is bright, open, and has plenty of seating. Honestly, it's one of the more aesthetic locations I've seen. Service is quick and efficient. I've never waited longer than 5 minutes, whether they're just that good or I keep beating the morning rush. Ordering and pickup are standard, and there's a side pickup area that keeps things moving smoothly. Also: there's a super cute dog photo board to glance at while you wait..love that little touch! I'm rarely here, but it's conveniently along my commute. Coffee snobs, this one's probably not for you. I'm not here for bold notes or small-batch beans but just caffeine and convenience and this spot delivers both.

    Venti Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
    Alvin A.

    Friendly customer service from the young female barista . Quick service making my way in and out with a happy smile. I mobile ordered my favorite drink, a Venti Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso. Always use Starbucks Mobile App right before heading down. Every time I arrive, it's always ready and available at the pickup counter. I just skip the line, and it's there! This store is adjacent to my overnight hotel, getting to a coffee shop in the airport can be an unnecessary pit stop. But if you're super early or encountering a delay, you can sit and enjoy your drink, get free refills of drip coffee, and experience high speed WiFi!

    Mac B.

    Great Starbucks location right on the edge of Little Italy within walking distance of a bunch of high rise apartments! The service is friendly and quick, I've never had to wait on a mobile order it has always been ready for me when I walk in. Also if you haven't tried the horchata oatmilk shaken espresso you're missing out!

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    Kimberly C.

    This starbucks is the WORST the employees are ALWAYS rude ! The barista always makes the coffee wrong and when I mentioned it they look at me like i'm stupid . I went this morning and again shitty service my cup is 1/2 way full ...

    Risto K.

    Huge fancy Starbucks, in downtown San Diego..great place to chill out, and meet friends, especially since outdoor seating is also nicely arranged. Service is typical of Starbucks-pretty efficient. I just wish their coffee tasted better though ...

    Venti dark roast coffee with a smoked bacon egg cheese muffin
    Bradly P.

    Starbucks is located on the ground floor on the beautiful towers of Luma apartments serving up tasty coffee and treats with great wifi! Starbucks is located on the bottom floor of Luma Apartments and is offering superb customer service and tasty drinks and snacks. I came here in a weekday to catch up on some work and enjoy the free wifi and a nice black dark roast venti coffee and a smoked bacon egg muffin, and everything was great. The coffee was piping hot, and the sandwich was great as well. The ambiance and decor were second to none while drinking coffee in Little Italy, San Diego. Customer service was great while it was fast and friendly, but due to the amount of homelessness inside, it was an issue for me, but it wasn't a big deal since most of them didn't cause a scene. There were plenty of tables, chairs and booths to sit at with great complimentary wifi and I got to complete what I had to do with no issues while enjoying a nice black dark coffee and bacon egg muffin. This is definitely a spot to check out for people watching and completing work at your job while enjoying coffee and a snack.

    Jack M.

    This is a fairly new Starbucks in Little Italy. It's a very nice looking Starbucks with an open floor plan and large windows. I had the Impossible Breakfast Sandwich for the first time on this visit and a iced Americano. My order would of come out much quicker than it did, but the lady wrote down the wrong name on my order, so they never called my name, as my order sat on the counter for about 20 minutes. Let's get the names write please. The impossible sausage breakfast sandwich was surprisingly good. I would order it again. It tasted good and the plant base sausage had good texture that emulated animal base protein. The iced americano was consistent with the others I have had from other Starbuck location. It was strong but smooth and easy to drink. I did add whole milk to mine however. Other than putting the wrong name on my order, the staff members were nice.

    One of the nicest Starbucks I've been to.
    Frank P.

    This is a really Starbucks in Little Italy. They have an open floor plan with lots of indoor and outdoor seating. They have lots of outlets too. A big plus are the clean restrooms. Other Starbucks by Santa Fe Depot close their restrooms. Everyone knows what a dump the train station is. The barista"s are really nice here too.

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    Jennifer W.

    I mobile ordered a drink at 954am and it's 1016am and my drink still isn't ready. I get busy but Tnis has to be the worst experience at Starbucks ever. When I would ask for an update, they wouldn't give me an answer. I'm pissed. Bad taste in my Mouth about Starbucks in San Diego.

    Cinnamon Dolce Latte. Why order a venti if you receive a grande?
    Cristina S.

    This is the third time they messed up a simple coffee order. The first two times I received oat milk instead of whole milk in my latte, and now this pathetic looking one! I'm sorry, but for those prices I expect a little more consideration!

    Venti iced green tea with two Splenda
    Ana K.

    I wanted an iced green tea and a place to sit down to work on my laptop so I went to my usual coffee shop in Starbucks. This Starbucks has indoor and open-air seating and provided great customer service. I was a happy camper!

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    Visit Starbucks yesterday and had an exceptional experience! The customer service was friendly,

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    Excellent service, friendly baristas, orders are made fast and correctly, great location and store design!

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    Great location! Clean store, efficient staff, consistent quality of the brand. Thanks for always being so sweet and kind Katherine!

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    10min ago I bought a Latte grande and had spoiled milk. The smell wasn't good.... couldn't back and get another one unfortunately.

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    Ordered a matcha latte and chai latte here and both were made to perfection! Very kind employees and a very positive atmosphere. Love it!

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    Always friendly staff and orders are prepared in a timely manner. Expect top tier customer service.

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    Forum Coffee

    Forum Coffee

    4.4
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    First time here and I wanna go back! Their coffee menu has some unique drinks that I haven't tried…read morebefore. This time I tried the BB Code which is a Cold Brew with Banana Milk + Brown Sugar. It's $6.75. This was quite tasty and like nothing I tried before. It was quite busy, that just means how popular they are. The cashier and the staff were nice. This coffee shop has indoor and outdoor seating. It's a cute coffee that I regret not taking pics of the shop itself. A good reason to go back to try another tasty drink and snap some photos!

    The name of Forum Coffee is rather apt as many local college students meet here for study and…read morediscussion. Many of the drinks are themed around computer programming with names like "C++" and "Debugger". The whimsical nature of the naming is rather appealing and cute. The atmosphere here is casual and relaxed which is perfect for those needing a chill place to study or kick back. Service was quick and efficient. The staff members also were friendly and positive in mood. I ordered their batch brew coffee which was illustrated as using Guatemala beans that provided "chocolate, nutty, caramel, and citrusy" notes. I didn't quite taste the first three aforementioned notes, but the citrusy, sour note was there along with bitter notes. I've been here before and I much prefer their lattes such as the Troubleshooter and Debugger. Those are exceptionally enjoyable drinks to me. I would rate the batch brew a 3/5 but I'd rate the two aforementioned lattes around a 4.5/5. Overall, it's best to enjoy the specialty drinks here and inundate yourself with sweet caffeine to focus on studying for your upcoming test or completing your project that's about to be due.

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    Spill the Beans

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    I always stop by here whenever I'm around Seaport, and this visit was no exception! This time, I…read morecame with my husband and our little dog on a Sunday. From the moment we walked in, the service was excellent. The woman who took our order was so friendly, relaxed, and welcoming. I ordered a plain bagel with ube cream cheese, and it was an easy 10/10--so delicious! I also got the cinnamon honey latte with oat milk, which was really good and gets an 8/10 from me. My husband ordered a chai with oat milk and two decaf shots, and he gave it an 8/10 as well. We were lucky enough to grab a small table, and it was the perfect spot to sit, relax, and people-watch. Overall, we had a great experience and can't wait to come back!

    Got to enjoy Spill the Beans in Seaport Village for the first time!!!…read more Location: *At beautiful Seaport Village in Downtown with gorgeous waterfront views! *About a 20-minute walk from where I was staying. The directions with the address given got me lost, but with a quick scenic detour I was able to locate it. In hindsight it forced me to wander around Seaport Village, which I hadn't visited in years. Ambiance: *Beautiful weather, blue skies, and a very windy San Diego afternoon *Surprisingly uncrowded for a Saturday around 130-2pm. *Plenty of outdoor seating *Bonus points for relaxing views of the Coronado Bridge and waterfront. *Perfect spot to sit, sip, and eat while appreciating the San Diego views! Customer Service: *Excellent customer service from start to finish! *The employee taking my order was patient and helpful when explaining the vegan options! *Service was quick and efficient despite a small line. *Special shout-out to the gentleman who noticed I was still sitting there waiting and informed me that my order had already been ready for pick-up. LOL I didn't even notice the pick-up window! OY! I'm such a noobs! Food and Drink order: *Garlic and onion bagel (vegan) with vegan cream cheese (YAY!), arugula, tomatoes, and red onions - savory, fresh, and delicious but I do wish the bagel was toasted a bit more. I like mine crispy! The vegan cream cheese was surprisingly good. I wish I had asked what brand they use. *I appreciate that they offer vegan options - just make sure to ask which bagels are vegan. Luckily, I snagged the last one. Their bagels sell out fast especially their special flavors! *My iced matcha latte with almond milk was made 50% sweetness, which was perfect. As someone who has gotten into matcha lately, I was very happy with the flavor. It wasn't overly sweet and allowed the matcha flavor to shine. Final Thoughts: Between the scenery, friendly staff, delicious bagel, and perfectly balanced matcha latte, I had a wonderful afternoon. I'll definitely stop by again the next time I'm in the area.

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    Hot Blondie Latte and Sugar-free Vanilla decaf latte were great! More people need to talk about their quality roast!
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