I tried you guys at Yelp art after dark and the ube coffee was incredible. I have never seen that anywhere else and I will need to go to the location and have this again. The staff was so friendly as well as they served us. read more

I had their lox bagel, avocado pesto with turkey sandwich, a chai latte, and a latte. The cafe is small, but quaint. I love all the nostalgic decor! There is a record player, a chess board, books, etc. The food was plated beautifully and tasted great. The drinks had latte art and was also yummy! I usually frequent their other location, as this one is a bit far for me. read more

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Was so amazing, the vibes are great, owner is so kind and nice to talk to! Great menu items and coffee is so yummy! 100% recommend!!!

We were really excited to try Subterranean Coffee in La Jolla, but unfortunately our experience left a lot to be desired. The first issue was that there was absolutely no A/C in the store and no fans were on so it was unbearably hot in the store. We placed a simple order for two coffees, a tea, and an açaí bowl -- but it took over 30 minutes to receive everything. There was only one staff member working, and she seemed completely overwhelmed trying to handle orders, make drinks, and run the register all by herself. On top of that, when we tried to order a cold brew at 11am, we were told they didn't have any available because they were still brewing it -- which was pretty surprising for a coffee shop, especially during morning hours. I understand staffing issues happen, and the person working was trying her best, but the service was painfully slow and made the experience frustrating. I hope they're able to add more staff during busy hours or streamline their process, because the coffee and food have potential -- but the wait time was way too long. read more

Subterranean Coffee has opened a location at the International Shops in the La Jolla Cove area. While there is ample foot traffic on the touristy Prospect St, the suite is recessed way in the back of the narrow corridor so access and visibility are limited. If it wasn't for a sidewalk sign indicating their presence, then I would not have known about the location. It's actually easier to reach the shop from the rear using an alleyway. The inside of the suite was tiny with five or six stools available at a high-top counter for seating. One more round-top table sat out in front. Three menu pages were taped to a window so you could see the offerings without entering. For such a small setup, the variety of choices was impressive. I picked the Strawberries & Cream acai bowl which was one of the four varieties. Organic acai was mixed with strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, bananas, and frozen yogurt which was the cream component. All of the fruit was fresh, and the bowl's serving size was decent. The worker (owner?) was quite friendly. If you are a coffee aficionado, then come check out their products as there were over a couple of dozen selections of which many were sweet. read more

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Hello Subterranean Coffee Shop La Jolla! After a successful run in North Park for many years, Subterranean Coffee has opened a small shop in La Jolla at the International Shops. I stopped in for a cortado and some conversation, but I also landed a bonus because Subterranean's local artisan baker arrived and delivered freshly baked goods. On of those goods was a delicious pumpkin loaf, so I just had to have a slice. The cortado was very well done and quite delicious. It was also also a little larger than most. The pumpkin bread slice was amazing. It had a great pumpkin flavor and was super soft and moist. The little coffee shop offers some inside seating and a pleasant little shaded patio out front. Gene, the owner is super down to earth and appreciates those old vinyl records. You got love a person who appreciates those old school records. read more

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Hard to find. But once you find it, there are some great vibes from the curated music to the chic wallpaper. Little decor touches like the record player and black stand-up bass hanging from the ceiling are sure to draw you in so that you can either sit outside in the cute little arcade (architectural term not video game house) or inside with the live edge counter. The personable staff is sure to make your order with care. There are a lot of smoothie options and baked goods in both GF and standard varieties. The coffee was okay, but what I found notable was the quality of the Lox. Really, the Lox are a level up and perhaps the best thing there (and I tried several items). The acai and pitaya bowls were both beautiful with rows of fruit carefully placed on top of the frozen layer. Word of warning, Apple Maps will take you to the alley behind. Instead, plan to take a few passes up and down Prospect before finding a parking space a few blocks away. You will pass other coffee places, one in the same block, and while the people watching directly on Prospect might be better, there is something to be said for walking through little arcades of shops to make it to a hidden cafe where the people care and play good music. read more

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Really unique coffee selection. We got the white blackberry mocha and it was great! Good flavor pairings, lovely customer service, and staff was eager to assist. They had a chess table inside and we took a moment to play for a little bit. It is a smaller spot, so it is more of a grab and stroll in la Jolla. Service was quick. Thank you! read more

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After walking the beautiful La Jolla Coast Trail and conquering the many steps in Sunny Jim's sea cave, we decided to check out this local coffee shop/cafe which was a short walk from the Cave Store. We were immediately welcomed by a nice gentleman (maybe the owner?) who was super friendly and quickly took our order. Place was clean and cozy (heater was toasty!) with a super cool vibe. We ordered a lox bagel, an acai bowl and a Laura Palmer. I enjoyed the acai bowl the most - I would come back just for that alone! Oh yeah... and he gave us a free ube cookie to sample! YUMMMM!! Service was great, food was delicious and the friendly neighborhood cafe vibe was on point. When in the area, will definitely be back! *Sorry, I didn't ask for your name but if you're in the Mira Mesa area and wanting that Filipino sisig, don't forget to try R&B! read more

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This is a cute little smoothie shack in South Park! I got the pitaya bowl and it was huge and very filling. Tons of peanut butter on top and it was fast and easy service. Some outdoor seating available for when the weather is nice. No indoors or outlets if you're trying to work but a good place to stop for a bite! read more

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Definitely check this place out!! Serious good coffee - like next level coffee. I ordered a simple iced vanilla coffee mostly to wake up but I loved it from first sip. The shop is adorable as well. I was sad that I didn't have time to post up for a few hours. The friendly owner, Gene, explained the brew process of this Colombian flavor. Such a rich, smooth flavor. Skip Starbucks if you're in the area. Go local!!! read more

Subterranean Coffee - Acai Bowls Near Me - San Diego, California

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Just had the Best cup of coffee at this little hidden gem. Alyssa was so kind and patient with my ordering and made a delicious coconut explosion..loved it!!! read more

My friend and I were really excited to try this coffee spot. We traveled all the way from Claremont to give it a go. I was really upset when we arrived at 7:48 AM and on their website it says that they're open at 7 AM. Very disappointed. read more

I ordered the iced white mocha strawberry latte and breakfast sandwich. Service was fast and food is yummy-- good portions for the price :-)! read more

Subterranean Coffee - Breakfast Sandwich + White Strawberry Mocha - Acai Bowls Near Me - San Diego, California

Exellent drink... excellent service from aliyssa. This is a small quaint shop.. will defintely come here again

Loved Subterranean Coffee! The aesthetics were great, absolutely loved their coffee, and their food so yummmm! Make sure to try their acai bowls. Best I've had! Service was also incredible will definitely go again! read more

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I'm giving this a five star review because the guy that helped us that day in that cute little coffee shop was really sweet and gave us a lot of recommendations of places to go to. We didn't get his name, but I just wanted to say thank you!!! And for the actual review of the place, the drink that I got was honey lavender latte (hot). I honestly don't remember the exact name of the drink, but it has lavender flavor and it was good! I definitely recommend this place! Check it out if you're in La Jolla Village! read more

Subterranean Coffee - Sipping our hot lattes while walking around La Jolla! - Acai Bowls Near Me - San Diego, California

Just finished a great cup of chai latte and hubby had a delicious cappuccino. We also indulged in a yummy blueberry muffin. The gentleman running the shop was super friendly and made for a great experience. Follow the trail to the end of the International Shops off of Prospect, worth it. read more

Staying in La Jolla for the week and found Subterranean close to where we we're staying. Ordered the salted caramel latte (cold) and a egg/bacon empanada. The coffee was great and the empanada was awesome. I could have eaten 5 of them they were so good. Would definitely recommend checking this place out. The owner behind the counter was super friendly and had a good conversation with him while he made my coffee. From Prospect be sure to walk all the way to the back of the International Shops for this great spot. read more

Great food and premium blended coffees and vegan options . Hidden gem , off of Prospect Ave , at the end of a long, narrow and very beautiful European style patio. Turn into patio between Blue and Lobster West off of Prospect, then continue to the back of the patio. It is behind La Vita Dolce Restaurant. It is the same friendly owner as the north park subterranean. Give them a try!!! read more

Subterranean Coffee - Acai Bowls Near Me - San Diego, California

I can only comment on the original açaí bowl, two spoon full and I was done. The blueberries were frozen and looked horrible, strawberries weren't great either but Banana was at least fresh. The açaí was too sweet side for my taste and was pretty frozen too. What it cost and the quality you get do not match. read more

Had a great weekend starter at Subterranean nestled on Prospect in La Jolla. Fantastic veggie bagel, generously fresh avocado, tomatoes, cream cheese..yummy. My son had banana,PB- cinnamon Honey drizzled something something that was gone before I could get a pic. Again, soooo good. Perfect Coffee & Latte & off to the rest of the day. Owner Gene shared friendly , easy conversation which was nice ...adding to that gentle "be kind before my morning coffee" mindset... . Definitely worth treating yourselves to something really good... read more

Subterranean Coffee - Veggie Bagel, cream cheese,avocado, tomatoes, onion.Owner Gene added red pepper hummus, too! ( note to self for next time ) - Acai Bowls Near Me - San Diego, California

Love their coffee, açaí, and smoothies! My go to is a brown sugar latte and citrus spinach smoothie

Coffee is delicious. Siamese basil smoothie is on another level. Will definitely be coming back to check more of the menu out.

I found this wonderful coffee house and they serve the BEST açaí bowls. Their espresso is very good too. Kind of hidden, but I'm so lucky I tried it. Gene is very friendly and welcoming. A++++ read more

Cute little coffee shop tucked away right off the beach! The coffee was good quality and service was great. Definitely recommend stopping by here if you're looking for a local spot to grab some coffee or a snack. read more

Friendly service and great cortado. Definitely one of the better coffee shops in La Jolla. Worth a visit.

Incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to all things coffee and more. In-house coffee roasting so the quality is on point. Açaí bowls are tasty! Will eventually have to try the rest of the menu. read more

Great location, even better açaí bowls! Very friendly staff! My go to coffee shop when in La Jolla!