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.

My friend picked this place to celebrate both my birthday and Mother's Day. It's definitely a…read morelittle hidden, but once you get inside, the space is actually really nice. We were a pretty big group of 11 people total. We had a reservation for 10am on a Sunday, but still ended up waiting around 45 minutes to be seated, which was a bit frustrating. I ordered the Cinnamon French Toast, and honestly it didn't really meet my expectations. It was a little too dry for me, and I was hoping it would be more soft and syrupy. That said, some of my friends really enjoyed what they ordered. The service itself was good though, the waiters checked on us often and were attentive throughout. They also brought out free birthday shots for the table, which was a fun and thoughtful touch.

I had been wanting to try out this cafe and I'm glad to say it was definitely worth the visit. I…read moregot here around 10 and the cafe was already pretty busy, though the wait to order didn't take long. I ordered the Chance Vietnamese Coffee, and the order didn't take long to be made despite the morning rush. The pandan and ube cream on top was really good, but I do recommend mixing the creams really well inside the drink. The coffee was strong and just the right amount of sweetness! I also happened to come in the day a DJ was playing, which is always nice. They have a sign posted on when they hold other events and when they have DJs playing. It's an intimate space with indoor and outdoor seating: I'm sure if I came earlier I would have gotten a seat since everything was fairly full. The only obvious challenge is finding parking, but given how great the coffee and ambiance was, I believe it's worth enduring in order to try the experience. I would definitely come back to get the coffee again or try the other drinks.

Loved the flavor of the vietnamese coffee combined with the ube and pandan foam - you do not have…read moreto choose between the two. Prices are a bit steep, it was $8. Seating available both outside and inside as well as a cute photobooth. Service is great - the team member who took my order actually curated the summer menu featuring peach items. They have super cute merch and are very dog friendly - they sell treats and have a water bowl outside the entrance.

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.

I'm a sucker for a good Vietnamese coffee, and Saigon Coffee arguably has the best Vietnamese…read morecoffee I've ever had in my life. It was so good that I ended up coming here twice during my recent trip to San Diego. The staff inside were incredibly friendly, and I really appreciated that they let you sample the coffee before ordering. One sip was all it took for me. Their Famous Saigon Coffee has that perfect balance of being strong enough to give you a real pick me up while still being rich, creamy, and sweet. On my second visit, I tried the Famous Banana, which takes their original Saigon Coffee and tops it with organic banana foam, crushed praline, and cocoa. Somehow it made an already great coffee even better. The banana flavor worked surprisingly well with the coffee without overpowering it. All in all, Saigon Coffee gets my highest recommendation for coffee in San Diego. I will absolutely be making a beeline back here the next time I'm in town. If you take nothing else away from this review, just know that this coffe is good AF.

While I was in the neighborhood, I saw someone holding Saigon Coffee cups and asked her where she…read moregot the coffee. She pointed out Saigon Coffee, so I followed her recommendation. I love egg coffees, so I ordered Hanoi Egg Coffee. The drink was refreshing, especially in warm weather. The coffee was bold and strong, but the egg cream added sweetness to the drink. Service was quick. The baristas were friendly and welcoming. Overall, I enjoyed my visit to Saigon Coffee. The price was reasonable, and the quality was great. I will definitely come back here if I am in the area.

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.

3.5 stars; the shop is very cute , with fun records and apparel to peruse and buy…read more Staff is friendly and service is relatively quick. I got their seasonal drink, the lucid dream, per the barista's recommendation. I do NOT recommend this drink. Unless you like mediciney, licorice taste. It was advertised as a rootbeer esque drink, and I love root beer, but the star anise and wintergreen just completely overpowered the drink and left a very sour aftertaste. The drink was very silky at first, but that's about all it had going for it. I even went home and tried to modify it by adding cold brew, cream and honey and even sea salt to cut the flavor away, but the medicinal herbal flavors were just too strong. This one was a miss, the drink alone was a 1 star. But i tried my friend's drink and it wasn't bad, so maybe I'd try a more normal drink or the cherry almond soda drink and see how it is.

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.

Sesame latte was delicious! Super cafe and would come back here…read more I tried to pay cash and was told they only accept credit card.

This place is so chill. Whoever did the interior design hit it right on the head…read more There's plenty of seating, the back patio space included. The workers were super friendly. Today they had a super cute girl and an awesome dude with a cool mustache duo. lol but really they had great things to say about the establishment and were super fast and efficient at their jobs. Time for a raise I was very happy with my coffee and I'll definitely be back. Glad that this place is in the neighborhood and a stone's through from my place. Thanks communal.

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.