A must try spot if you're in the area!…read more Visited on a weekday and it was fairly busy. Lots of seating around the space though, so you didn't feel crowded. Very welcoming and fun ambiance here. Really friendly staff that was patient while we asked questions about the menu. Unique drinks on their signature bev menu, and tasty looking bites as well. We ordered an iced buko pandan with oat and an iced IPA latte with oat. Drinks came out in glasses since we were hanging out for a bit, and they were killer! Really great flavor profiles in each respective drink that showcased the subtle nutty-sweet flavors in pandan and the complex layers in an IPA. Highly recommend giving these drinks a try! Look forward to visiting again soon to try out more of the menu!

Breakfast sandwiches were yummy! The chili crisp is BOMB and WORTH IT!…read more Ordered a mocha and a latte (I can't remember which one it was because it was seasonal) but I've been here twice now and it's consistent! Service is nice and the ambiance is great for those who want a cute little aesthetic place to get some work done! FREE WIFI!

If you come across Home Coffee, make sure to stop by. Everything about Home Coffee is solid, from…read moretheir coffee, to the ambiance, seating availability, and location. It's something you have to check out for yourself. The crew working at Home Coffee is awesome! You can tell that they are coffee fanatics and are all so welcoming. Very happy we decided to stop in because it definitley won't be our last time!

This is a solid cafe! Being in a large shopping plaza, there is ample parking. Theres large windows…read moreand lots of space to work. It's very cooling with lots of plants and an "earthy" vibe. The benches are quite uncomfortable, but the padded chairs are great and cushy. The drinks were a hit/miss. The coffee was actually quite good and my Galactic Cold Brew kept me energized. I especially liked the cold foam on top. My bf got the Strawberry Dragonfruit Citrus Tea, which was quite disappointing. It tasted very watered down and lacked flavor, which is a bit ridiculous because saw them making it with Simply Lemonade :/. That's usually fine but...what am I paying close to $6 for if there was no flavor? :/ I'm also quite annoyed with the fact that there's no power outlets inside. It's set up as a working cafe (with large tables and an elongated large coworking area right in the middle), so...what are folks supposed to do when their devices die? It kinda feels like false advertising lol. Otherwise, service was great. I would come back for the coffee but probably not stay long. Please install some outlets, I beg you

Great place for a boba and snack. I've been going here for years- since 2020. This place is one of…read morethe most consistent boba shops in SD. They always serve the same quantity and softness of boba. Their service is always amazing too. They greet you as you enter and leave, and are friendly. Because it's quite cramped inside the shop, I don't expect to stay for long. However, the boba is my main priority, so I don't mind for the seating.

I've visited this boba shop several times over the years, and it never disappoints. The prices are…read morereasonable, and I usually keep it simple with a regular Thai tea with boba. We stopped by as a group of five on a Sunday evening to hang out. The employees were friendly, and even though the shop got busy, they handled the rush efficiently and without any issues. It's a cute little boba spot with a welcoming atmosphere.

Manuela Malasadas & Coffee is sooo good I got a bunch of malasadas from here for my birthday and…read morethey were absolutely superb. Soft, fresh, fluffy, and dangerously addicting lol. You can really taste the care put into them. Perfect little sweet treat with coffee and honestly such a cute local spot. Definitely worth stopping by if you're craving something sweet.

This place is always good. Another National City gem. Great service & chill vibes. We finally tried…read moretheir garlic shrimp scampi. We were hoping it would be like the shrimp we had when visiting Oahu. This shrimp was more on the cajun side (little strong). Still very yummy though. The Kahlua pork sandwich is always good..... We most definitely couldn't leave without an ube malasada for later. * Garlic Shrimp Scampi Plate * Kahlua Pork Sandwich * Ube Malasada #DiningWithTheAndersons #IslandVibes #Malasadas #Ube #KahluaPork #NationalCity

Another early morning pickup from one of our favorite places.... We felt like getting a little…read morepumpkin fix. Nahomie's never disappoints us!! What we ordered: * Iced Autumn Bliss Latte * Iced Pumpkin Horchata Boost * Croissant Turkey Breakfast Sandwich w/ Avocado Always the greatest service, country music & vibes.

Been wanting to try this spot and I was happily surprised. We live in the area and have passed a…read morefew times and kept saying we should go there!! We finally went! We went for a late breakfast and they didn't disappoint. My husband ordered a breakfast sandwich and I ordered soup and a sandwich. Both were great and inexpensive. I also ordered the strawberry matcha with was tasty but a little on the sweet side for me. I don't order sugary drinks my pansa gets angry. My husband does so he loved his caramel latte. We will be back again for sure.

Cool place, chill vibe, amazing coffee and avocado toast is the BOMB!…read more Got a Dirty Chai Latte...yum!

This was my first time trying Grindhouse, and unfortunately, I wasn't a huge fan. I ordered the…read moresweet cream cold brew because I was really in the mood for something like that, but honestly, it just wasn't for me. Maybe I didn't order the right thing, or maybe it was just an off day, but I probably wouldn't order that drink again. The picture looks promising but just not it. I actually brought one home for my husband to try as well, and without me even saying anything, he wasn't a fan of it either. I also have to say that when I first walked into the location, I didn't really feel a warm or welcoming vibe. I was hoping to have a better first experience, but unfortunately, between the drink and the overall experience, I don't think I'll be back. Maybe I just need to try something different, but for now, this one just wasn't a hit for us.

Came here over the weekend, early afternoon. We missed out on some options as there were empty…read moredisplays.. but there was still plenty to choose from. Picked up their chocolate muffin with Hazelnut filling, a melon flavored pastry, and a garlic cream cheese pastry. Everything was fresh and sweet/savory. You can taste the quality. Sometimes it's the simpler, cheapest items that impress me the most. I'm a chocolate lover, and I loved the chocolate muffin. It was so moist and dense while also being light with a nice chocolate flavor. Also ordered caramel macchiato and pistachio matcha drinks. Parking sucks, prices are fair.

I've been wanting to try this place for a while. Visiting SD and we were in the area had to order…read moresome pasties after having lunch. This bakery is very similar to Paris Baguette/ 85 degree. All the pastries are behind the glass case and all self serve. I was most excited to try the cloud donuts! I ordered the strawberry, chocolate and ube flavors. It was delicious! The donut is soft and the fillings tasted rich and not overwhelming sweet! The cornets shells were crispy but alittle disappointed that there wasn't a whole lot of filling inside. The chocolate pistachio was also delicious! I would come back to fulfilly seeet tooth craving when in town again! The shop is clean and staff friendly.

Really good spot for coffee and boba, especially the Hokkaido coffee--it's creamy, smooth, and…read morehonestly the kind of drink that makes you want to come back for another. What makes it even more interesting is that it's inside a market-style location, so it's more of a grab-and-go setup than a sit-down cafe. That actually adds to the vibe though--you can grab your drink and check out the market while you wait or after. Overall, great flavors, especially the signature coffees, and a convenient hidden-style spot in National City worth stopping by.

I've tried so many delicious drinks from here.. I'll add more when I can find them I have too many…read moreof my fur babies pics. But this place is solid!! I've gotten sooo many delicious drinks from here. The tea is sooo delicious and the coffee is spot on. The flavors is very unique and delicious. The boba is so chewy and yummy. Service is amazing! The girl that helped us was working hard and getting drinks out quickly. She was amazing to watch as there was a long lists of order. Our drinks is always delicious and this is our goto in National City. Now I'm craving some coffee and tea from here might have to take that trip soon

I've tried espresso tonic's at a lot of different places and I thought I had found some pretty good…read moreones, but the one at Provecho was so much better than all the others. It was definitely the best one. We also got the orange dream which was tasty too. It's kind of crazy how orange and espresso go together well. Came here on a weekday afternoon, it was bustling but we didn't have to wait too long in line. Street parking and we were able to find one fairly easily. Took a short stroll through the art gallery before heading out.

Been following provecho since they were a cart. First, their coffee is excellent, we usually have…read moretheir Chiapas roast stocked in our house. The piloncillo latte is bomb! The location is great in the middle of the art galleries. It's great if they are open and you can take a look around.

Came by to give Valerio's Cafe another try..... Thank you Mikey & Phillip for caring about your…read morecustomers & their experience. So glad we came back. Such a better visit this time around. What we ordered: * Iced Ube Latte * Iced Mango Matcha * Pizza Pan De Sal * Gourmet Cheese (like Porto's cheese rolls) Everything was so good. Latte & matcha were made perfectly. Quick service & quality products. Thank you Valerio's!!

i think out of all the Valerio's, this location is my favorite. I haven't visited in awhile and…read morecame here on a Thursday morning at 645AM and it was busy. I was also surprised to see that they expanded their space that offers seating and a coffee shop! They use beans sourced from Philippines for their coffee. Good move on their end if you want to enjoy your filipino pastry with coffee or tea! My go to items rotate between the Spanish bread, pizza pandesal, and regular pandesal fresh from the oven. For my most recent visit, I was surprised to see they had the ilocos empanada available. Like i mentioned, its been a minute since coming here so not sure how long they've been making them. The last time i had an ilocos empanada was when visited Vigan Philippines in 2017! I ordered on in addition to a chicken empanada and pizza pandesal. I decided to check out the coffee shop and what made me backtrack was that they make calamansi tea (with either black or jasmine tea). Decided to order that and eat the ilocos empanada at the cafe while it was still warm. The ilocos empanada: big portion ($6). You can order with or without cheese ($7 with cheese). I opted without cheese because this is how i remember eating it. It also comes with a vinegar sauce. It was delicious. Perfect crunch. Perfect ratios of papaya, mung beans, meat and egg. Calamansi black tea - yummy as well. Not too sweet. Tasted good with the empanada. I will definitely be coming back for the ilocos empanada. They make them daily and often replenished throughout the day (according to the employee). Parking here may be tight if coming durinf busy hours since it shares the spaces with titas kitchenette (also delicious) and island pacific market as well as other small businesses in the strip mall.