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    Sweet Vibe

    4.8 (643 reviews)
    ModerateDesserts, Bubble Tea
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Taelyr V.

    This is such a cute little shop! It's tucked away behind the taco shop next to Wendys, so you have to really look for it. The store itself is small but nice and clean and bright. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. We came here after dinner and saw that they had art for sale as well! Gorgeous art by a local Chinese artist. I actually ended up grabbing a lovely print. We also ordered a pistachio cream cake and a sea salted Oreo cake. The pistachio was a little light flavored for me but soooo well made and delicious. The salted Oreo one was AMAZING. The frosting/cream was so rich and flavorful and the cake was so moist and delicate. And for 9 dollars, WELL worth the price. Will definitely be back to try more!

    Marge burst boba cakr and peach oolong cream cake!    L
    Alexander M.

    This place is so yummy and cute! We got the peach oolong cream cake and matcha boba burst cake and they were amazing! Thank you!!

    Carlin T.

    Pleasantly surprised by this hidden gem! I had this place bookmarked since they opened because of their boxed cakes, but I wasn't sure if it would live up to the hype. Some noted them to be dry, and others noted that the flavors could be stronger. I am happy to report that ours were neither dry nor lacked in flavor! We ended up trying their seasonal peach oolong cake and taro cake. The cake layers in each were super soft, the cream layers were super smooth, and the flavors matched their designated descriptions. If you're looking for something different, go with the peach oolong - tastes just like the tea, which makes me think they steep the tea im cream before whipping it up. If you're in the mood for a more trendy flavor, go with the taro - it's light and present without being overpowering. Prices were reasonable in my opinion, especially since they come in clear plastic containers - $6.99 for the peach oolong and $8.99 for the taro. The only thing I wish was that each cake had another type of layer. Peach oolong could have had some pieces of fresh white peach, and taro would have been nice with a layer of taro paste. As for service, it was average. The girl helping us was sweet but also did not know what their cake products tasted like. I was wondering which ones she preferred, if this one was better than that one, and she admitted she never tasted the products. As a customer, I would have appreciated if she did. That's just a small thing, and overall, I would come back! If you're looking for individual size cakes, I'd recommend this place over Paris Baguette. Anyways, can't wait to try their melong Jasmine cake and other dessert offerings.

    Sweet Vibe
    Trevor T.

    Service was fast and easy! The peach jelly has no dairy so I couldn't wait to try it! Very refreshing which was great because it was hot out! Very clean inside and free Wi-Fi so you can study for that big exam. They have digital kiosks too if you are shy. Love the lids so you can use a straw or sip. I hate having to pop the plastic top at some drink places. Tea gets everywhere which I hate. I was able to enjoy my peach oolong without any spillage or disasters which gave me a...SWEET VIBE

    Fruit slush with boba
    Cheryl E.

    I've been in mourning since my fruit tea spot of choice, CHAKAA, closed down a mile or so away. On the hunt for an alternative, I found my way to Sweet Vibe: an unassuming boba shop behind El Gordo Mexican food driving down convoy. I pulled in, parked in the small lot, and found my way into a late-night, brightly lit shop with more variety of boba drinks than I'm used to. Score! WHAT TO GET Fruit tea, yogurt drinks, fruit slush, fresh milk / milk tea, regular tea plus coffee... and all the regular toppings including 4 different types of boba, jellies, foam and even dessert toppings from flan and Oreo to panna cotta?? This is a boba varietal dream!! I love their yogurt drinks: there's a tanginess to these that the regular milk teas do not have. It's refreshing, savory sweet, and filling. Most days though, since I am dairy free, I get... my fruit slush boba! Finally, a replacement for my old shop. The fruit tea is slightly tangy, but balanced with a sweet tapioca ball. I also love that this is just a slush, no tea added, since I don't want caffeine at night. Have an even greater sweet tooth? They've got a bunch of refrigerated desserts -- different flavored small cakes and tiramisus. BOBA QUALITY - 10/10 My rating for boba shops always comes down to two things: freshness of the tea and quality of the boba. A good brown sugar boba, to me, is sweet but not artificially so; has a nice chew without being too hard. I've only found 3 perfect bobas in San Diego: Camellia, Alfred, and Sweet Vibe. Yay! SERVICE Two large kiosks to the left of the service counter welcome you to come pick your pleasure, and pay right there. If you have questions there are always 1-2 people you can ask behind the counter. When you feel like breezing through service, the iPads are pretty nice. INTERIOR Ample seating, with three group tables, a countertop in the corner with about 4 high seats, plus 2 more chairs in the corner to wait in. They also have a bathroom! There are two PlushStation claw machines as well if you feel like playing your hand at a game I never seem to be good at PARKING this may be the only negative here: a small lot of about 10 spots with the other row reserved for the Mexican shop tends to fill up. At night, around 7 pm on, the lot can get pretty full. We've never had a problem finding a spot for about 15 minutes to grab a drink and go, though! Thank you sweet vibe for meeting my high standards for boba

    Taro-misu
    Joy G.

    Tucked behind a drive through mexican restaurant. Parking is awful as is eveywhere on Convoy. Its cute inside. Staff was friendly enough. Kiosk ordering. Expensive! Some items were worth it, some not. You pay for aesthetics for sure. The Peach Oolong Cream Cake was the stand out for us as far as flavor.

    Grape lemon tea (left), peach oolong tea (right)
    Joyce L.

    Decent tea joint. Located in Convoy, with reasonable parking available. Cute decor and seating inside. Grape lemon fruit tea: 4/5 - interesting flavor, grape fruit pieces & lemon slices in the drink. Despite ordering as less sugar, it was still pretty sweet. Tasted better after the ice melted. Peach oolong tea: 3.5/5 - love the soft jelly & peach pieces. However, the oolong tea was bitter (either steeped too long, or with too hot of water when they made the tea). I would've ordered regular sweetness if I knew the tea was going to be so bitter, but alas, would not know ahead of time. Their other fruit tea flavors sound yummy, so I'm down to come again to try more flavors!

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    Ashley F.

    Sweet Vibe is a cute Taiwanese/Chinese dessert shop that's also open late, therefore perfect as a place to hang out with friends after dinner. **Food/Drink Review** Pistachio Cream Cake (3.5/5): Wished the cream was satisfying but resembled high fat cake cream that holds its shape but isn't as tasty. Pistachio flavor could have been stronger too. Uji Matcha Foam with Strawberry Fresh Milk and Floating Duck (3/5): It was more akin to matcha latte with strawberry jam and fruit on the bottom. If it was actually concocted as Korean/Japanese style strawberry milk with matcha foam, it would have been better. I see this shop as more of a late night option for a gathering place. It isn't going to serve top-of-the-line boba or desserts, but they are nice enough to have while catching up with people. Would visit again for that purpose.

    Iced Lychee Oolong Tea,  Uji Matcha Foam with Strawberry Fresh Milk
    Melissa C.

    Nice little shop tucked behind El Gordo Mexican food, parking is limited but never an issue when I stop in. There's a couple self-order kiosks. The drinks are tasty, of course customized to your preference. Fast- friendly service.

    Mango yogurt slushie
    Tammy N.

    Great boba and lots of options on the menu to choose from! I got the mango yogurt drink and the Uji matcha and the jasmine

    Mango pomelo slushie and black sesame coconut dessert
    Tiffany H.

    Parking can be a little tight in this small strip mall but if you can find a spot you're in for a little sweet treat! The inside does have seating but it was packed on a Sunday afternoon (very good sign). They have a screen where you can self order or order at the counter. I got the mango pomelo drink and the black sesame coconut dessert. The coconut one wasn't my favorite, but I did love the mango pomelo drink. The mango tasted fresh and it was the perfect drink for a hot day. Note- I ordered less sweet and it still was pretty sweet. I think full sweetness on this drink would be a little much but your taste buds may vary!

    Axel C.

    Stopped by after dinner. Had the Jasmine Rose Milk Tea and the Oolong Peach Cake. The milk tea was good but a bit on the sweeter side. I think there was other flavors to it since I want to say it had a cheese foam top. A bit overpowering I would say. The cake was moist. I could definitely taste the peach and oolong flavors. I just think that their flavors are a little bit overpowering. I do plan on going back to try some of their other drinks and cakes.

    Coconut jelly!
    Yueming Q.

    My favorite dessert & drink place in the town for sure! The vibe is friendly and beautiful, the drinks are great, I can tell they use good and real ingredients. The cake is very light and flavorful. I highly recommend this matcha strawberry milk latte and the pork floss cake. You will like here, please give a try.

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    Very clean, the desserts and drinks are so tasty! super yummy!! complementary wifi is always a plus as well.

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    Super cute spot, I won a jigglypuff. Cake was good too and drinks were good as well.!

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    13 days ago

    Cute boba shop with a large variety of drinks. There's a self order kiosk. There's also free WiFi. And a lot of desserts as well.

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    Came here when they first opened and the quality never fails!! Their cakes are so cute and yummy as well

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    The green thai milk tea is soooo good, and the workers are so kind Such a cute boba spot with really cute blind boxes and squishies!

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    Extraordinary Desserts

    Extraordinary Desserts

    4.0
    (9.2k reviews)
    7.5 mi
    $$$

    Memorial Day 2026 commenced with the most amazing dessert I'd never imagine ordering. Before the…read moredessert, the gentleman that rang me up, and the lady packing the desserts (apologies for not getting names) provided exceptional service. My name was spelled properly, a short conversation reassured my dessert choice, and as I walked up to retrieve my dessert, the lady met me halfway with a smile (thank you for wrapping so it didn't fall over). The smallest of gestures and niceties are what make leaving the house worth it. GIANDUIA. This cake is nothing you can be prepared for, yet everything you need without setting expectations. The boysenberry was the perfect separation for the waves of chocolate and the subtle crunch of the hazelnut toffee type of layer on the very top. The chocolate mousse was the exact mouth feel needed to separate the rich layers of chocolate cake. I saw, I conquered, and I was yet again impressed by what Extraordinary Desserts so purposefully and gracefully offered. Thank you for healing a bit of my soul I didn't realize was waiting to be healed.

    We sat at the bar while we waited for our orders. Served fast and it was so nice that it wasn't…read morecrowded but of course due to it being a weeknight. The parking was a bit tough, but luckily I found a spot not that far away. Overall, you get wonderful customer service here! Thank you Extraordinary Desserts for making our visit enjoyable!!

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    Spinach dip and chips and tomato and basil soup
    Spinach dip and chips and tomato and basil soup
    One of our 'go to' dessert places in San Diego.
    One of our 'go to' dessert places in San Diego.
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    Salt & Straw

    4.6
    (2.2k reviews)
    7.3 mi
    $$

    Salt & Straw rolled out their June 2026 Chef Series which sold out quick; Fortunately two were…read morebrought back for last chance scoops: 4.5/5 CHOCOLATE CARAMEL SMOKED BUDINO By Alex Meyer and Luciana Giangrandi - BOlA DE & WALRUS RODEO, Miami Chocolate olive oil custard, caramel candied hazelnuts, sea salt caramel swirl (like a turtle dove - very sweet - I'd prefer less sugar) 4.5/5 STARLING SWEET POTATO BUCKWHEAT CRUMBLE By Dan Barber - ROW 7, New York Starling sweet potato ice cream, sweet potato miso swirl, sprouted buckwheat Florentine crumble (novel color and flavor) SERVICE With the help of staff over the phone, I was able to snag a pint of the Hong Kong milk tea. AMBIANCE Colorful indoors with outdoor street-side seating

    Very good ice cream! And, free sample tastes from about 20 flavors to choose from…read more S&S offers some more unusual flavors, like Honey & Lavender and Pear & Blue Cheese, but I opted for the more predictable Chocolate Gooey Brownie. It did not disappoint. I ordered a double scoop, tho' the scoops were so generous that one scoop would have been plenty for me. Filled with chunky brownie bits, it was truly delicious, tho', perhaps, a little overpriced. The shop that I visited is in San Diego's Little Italy neighborhood, which has a 30 minute free parking zone right in front of the store front! They have a loyalty program to entice you to return again and again. Limited seating.

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    Cinnamon snickerdoodle
    Cinnamon snickerdoodle
    Cinnamon Snickerdoodle
    Cinnamon Snickerdoodle
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    Pappalecco

    Pappalecco

    4.3
    (3.1k reviews)
    7.4 mi
    $

    A cute authentic Italian neighborhood cafe in Little Italy serving coffee, treats, gelato, and…read morepaninis. My friends and I were just looking to get a coffee in Little Italy, but when we walked in and saw all the delicious treats we had to try something else as well. I ordered a latte and neglected to tell them it was for here so I was given a paper cup, but they give real cups if you ask. The latte was good, and my friend bought a kitchen sink type cookie with chocolate, coconut, and macadamia nuts. It was warm and gooey good! Another friend tried the gelato and said it was very good. There are a few tables inside and tables out in front outside. We sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful San Diego weather. The decor and tables definitely gives you an old school Italian neighborhood vibe with Italian markets right next door. If I am in the neighborhood again, I would definitely come back here to try the gelato and/or a piece of an excellent looking lemon pie bar I spotted.

    If there is better gelato in San Diego, I have not tried it…read more They have more than gelato here but gelato is all we tried. It was later in the day so they were out of or running low on some flavors. Nevertheless, the two flavors we tried were incredibly rich and flavorful. A little goes a very long way. Parking is incredibly tough in Little Italy but it is worth it for gelato this good.

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    Soup Tomato.
    Soup Tomato.
    A pathetic attempt at a $10 cannoli

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    Solunto Ristorante & Bakery

    Solunto Ristorante & Bakery

    4.0
    (1.2k reviews)
    7.4 mi
    $$

    Went on Memorial weekend and was surprised how quickly we got seated. Waitress was nice and warned…read moreus the kitchen was backed up but honestly we didn't wait long. We ordered a calamari (10/10), lasagna (10/10), Penne Quattro Formaggi (7/10) and Fusilli Genovese (11/10). The Formaggi was a little too rich for me... but my son loved it. We will definitely be back!!

    Came here for lunch on a Saturday mainly because my husband just really wanted some gelato…read moreafterwards Lunch-- 3 stars Gelato - 0 stars Service - 3 stars Price - 4 stars my husband got some sort of fettuccine alfredo with shrimp, I got a Italian sandwich, and my best friend got a woodfired margarita pizza. Pizza was good, but soggy in the middle. The pasta was good, no complaints there. The sandwich was very lacking in the meat department... It was basically a bread and arugula sandwich. Had very low expectations for the gelato to begin with seeing as the colors were extremely unnatural and the way it was heaped was a clear indication to me that it is not legitimate gelato and unfortunately, I was proven very right. I got the strawberry so that my toddler could have a few few bites and it was so unnatural and weird tasting that she didn't even want any... And if that doesn't say something! My husband got the coffee flavor and he literally took three bites and threw it away as well. I will say, though, on the food front, the prices are reasonable here all things considered, but maybe stick with pasta... based on everything As a whole though, you can likely get a much more legitimate Italian meal somewhere else in the area, but it will probably cost you more.

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    Cute restaurant in little Italy
    Cute restaurant in little Italy
    Fusilli Genovese
    Fusilli Genovese
    Solunto Ristorante & Bakery

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    Nibble Chocolate

    Nibble Chocolate

    4.6
    (74 reviews)
    7.5 mi
    $

    Stumbled upon Nibble Chocolate and I'm so glad I did. Ambience is sweet and cozy. It's a cute…read morelittle shop that feels like a hidden gem, especially if you're someone who appreciates good quality chocolate. They have a great variety to choose from, whether you're into milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or even non dairy options. I also love that they offer chocolate drinks and coffee, so it's easy to turn a quick stop into a little treat moment. I tried the peanut butter dates and they were so good. Smooth, rich, and just the right size when you want something sweet without going overboard. I also had a dark chocolate truffle and that one was just as good. You can really taste the quality. Customer service was a highlight. The guy helping me was super personable, gave great suggestions for drinks, and was genuinely kind, which always makes the experience better. Honestly, I'm just happy I found a chocolate spot within walking distance. Definitely worth stopping by if you're craving something sweet but still want it to feel a little elevated.

    I don't usually seek out vegan products, but Nibble chocolate is a Bean to bar chocolate shop in…read morelittle Italy in San Diego with single origin chocolates. I sampled chocolate from Peru, Madagascar, and Kenya, and they all had unique fruity characteristics. Because they're vegan, so they use oat milk for their chocolate instead of dairy. My wife and I also wanted some drinks while we were here. I had a hot chocolate. My wife had hers with espresso shots. Good espresso in pure chocolate will never not be good. They are family owned and they only add chocolate, sugar, and oat milk to make their bars. Overall, this was a fun place to check out at Little Italy, and they also had a stall at the Farmer's Market.

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    Nibble Chocolate
    Nibble Chocolate
    Nibble Chocolate

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    Hinar Dessert Bar & Cafe

    Hinar Dessert Bar & Cafe

    4.5
    (800 reviews)
    8.2 mi
    $$

    Hinar is such a cute and well thought out dessert bar. I always love looking at the fresh flowers…read moreon their desserts. I have historically gone to the Scripps Ranch location since it is closer to my work, but I wanted to try this one out. It was pretty busy in the middle of a work day, but the line went quick. My friend and I tried the pistachio drinks - one matcha latte and one latte. They were both really good! The coffee was super smooth with no bitter after taste. I would definitely return to this location.

    My favorite spot for matcha in San Diego :D Every time that I go, I am always in love with my…read moredrinks as it's very consistent and yummy. I've been getting the vanilla matcha latte with the seasonal biscoff crumble cream (I hope it's more of a permanent menu item, instead of seasonal). It's so delicious! All of my friends have also agreed that they love my drink. When I've gone, I've seen a long line and also a relatively short one. The wait is never too bad, as the line moves pretty fast. I think parking has also been not too bad, as there are plenty of street parking available. The cafe itself is really cute and I love the interior. There's a front section, but if you walk down the hallway, there's a back where there's more seating and an outdoor patio. Service has been good as well :) I will definitely be back!

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    Inside
    White Chocolate Raspberry Cake
    White Chocolate Raspberry Cake
    White Chocolate Raspberry Cake

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