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    TG Cafe

    4.3 (45 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 1:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Raspberry Cookie
    Jack M.

    I had a nice Cafe Americano and a large raspberry cookie from this coffee shop at The Gym. The Americano was well made with just a touch of bitterness towards the end but not much. They put just the right amount of ice and milk in the Americano. The raspberry cookie, baked by a local baker, was very tasty. There was no holding back on the raspberry flavor. The lemon icing drizzled on top was good, too. The two young ladies behind the counter were very cool. They offered good conversation and were friendly. The coffee shop offers some inside seating and a very good amount of outside seating. Their baked goods are locally baked.

    Latte & Americano
    Dulce R.

    First time here and located right next to "The Gym" on third Avenue in downtown Chula Vista. It was the Chula Vista Starlight Parade and they had a special limited menu for the event. We opt for a Latte and Americano. They were busy, considering the hundreds of people who turned out for the event but was friendly to each customer, fast and efficient. My latte was delicious, although I asked for a vanilla latte. My husband ended up with an americano and said it was strong but good. He likes his coffee strong. Would definitely come here again. The inside is small and quaint with an outside patio that was not setup (more than likely because of the event) but a cute little Cafe. They offer cookies and muffins as well as hot chocolate, which was a lot of their orders yesterday 12/6/25. Pricing is relatively priced considering the price of everything nowadays. Highly recommend giving them a shot. Not sure what their regular menu is, but my husband has been here before and loved the taste of their coffee as he drinks black mostly.

    Teresa S.

    As a matcha lover, I'm always on the lookout for good matcha drinks, and this place didn't disappoint. I ordered the iced Banana Matcha Cinnamon Latte, it started off tasting like a creamy banana smoothie (so good) but got a bit too sweet after a few sips. I went back and asked if they could make it less sweet, and the barista was super kind and happy to redo it. The remake was perfect, just as tasty but more balanced to my liking. Next time I'll know what to ask for. Great customer service and great menu selection. Can't wait to come back and try more!

    Karen M.

    This place is tiny but mighty! I been coming here now almost once a week as I have appointments twice a week around the corner from this coffee shop. And well, so far I've been in LOVE with their banana cinnamon matcha tea! It's amazing! You gotta try it out! I have tried some of their refrigerated meals, one of my favs is the rice with broccoli with chicken breast! Sounds simple but it's soooo sooo good! The broccoli is cooked with just the enough crunch but softness good, the rice is very yum, and the chicken breast... I need their recipe I've never had chicken breast so juicy and tender before! It's located in the heart of down town Chula Vista, right by a lot of medical offices, next to a gym Oh they've also had samples of banana bread... EXCUSE ME? These are amazing too!!! The staff is pretty friendly too, there's so me indoor seating and some outdoor seating if you prefer to enjoy your goodies al fresco! Love this place!

    PB Choco protein shake Egg Nog protein shake

    Been trying to get more protein intake so I decided to finally try this place out with a friend. They have outdoor seating and its very clean. It is also nearby a park. The cashier is so nice! I want to try their bowls next time.

    Queen S.

    Cute little coffee café with both street (metered) and structural parking available. Unfortunately, the service wasn't the friendliest. It took a while for someone to take my order, and when they finally did, they seemed distracted chatting with someone else--which led to my order being incorrect. I asked for an iced vanilla latte with breve (half & half), but received a hot version instead. Also worth noting: they charge extra for breve, which not all cafés do. Prices are a bit on the higher side. They do offer pre-made meals from an outside meal prep company--I grabbed two, and they were actually pretty good. We also tried the blueberry and lemon poppy muffins, both of which were tasty. There's plenty of indoor seating and a nice patio area if you want to sit outside.

    Shredded Plastic in my Smoothie

    Thirsty Thursday today ordered a mazapan smoothie kept getting plastic bits in my smoothie. Came home and filtered it and there was a bunch of shredded plastic. Not sure what it was from but seemed like a significant amount and I'm surprised it somehow made it into my smoothie.

    OG PB Protein Shake
    Karina K.

    Great selection for protein drinks and food after a workout. Pb OG is delicious and not too sugary sweet.

    Jennifer S.

    We tried their food for the Taste of Third event. It was avocado toast and a peanut butter protein drink which we did not try due to an allergy. The toast was good! Servers were friendly! The place looks cute. I might be back.

    Diana C.

    Stopped by here a few days ago for protein shake. The protein shake was delicious but the customer service was meh. No greeting while you walk in, baristas are too busy socializing with non customers (friends). I guess some regulars walked in and then the cashier was friendlier and acknowledged them. Either way brush up on customer service and this place would be a bit better. Location is convenient with plenty of parking available (either on the street or lot adjacent to them).

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    Emmett T.

    This is a small cafe adjacent to the Chula Vista location of The Gym (TG), hence the name TG Cafe. It's a convenient pit stop for those who are members. Parking out front on 3rd Ave is metered so you will have to find a side street further away if you don't want to pay. The inside does not have much seating, but there is an outdoor patio to the south of the building where you can sit and relax al fresco. The menu was mainly beverages with nine styles of coffee and five types of protein smoothies/shakes. Food was limited to avocado toast, bagels, and pastries. The OG PB was my smoothie choice which had almond milk, banana, peanut butter, and chocolate protein. These protein smoothies/shakes are to be consumed immediately before or after a workout in order to aid in muscle recovery. In my case, I just wanted to sample one to compare to a similar product elsewhere. The taste and size of the drink were on par with the competition.

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    4 years ago

    Service, great coffees full menu, and merch. Good deal on shaker bottles for protein shakes.

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    4 years ago

    Customer Service was AMAZING! Drinks and food prepared quickly and cafe is very clean. TG staff made me and my family feel very welcomed!

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    GrindHouse - Bacon Cheddar Sandwich and Iced Cafe Mocha

    GrindHouse

    4.3(378 reviews)
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    I believe I have just found my new favorite coffee shop on Third ave. I've been here once before…read morebut this was my first time trying the food and holy moly! Lets talk about the vibes first...amazing decor and vibes, decor and walls and atmosphere is very cool and unique I truly love it so much. The staff is very nice, offering suggestions on drinks with big smiles and welcoming energy. Now the drinks and food: the drink I got last time was an iced mocha (no picture but I remember it was very good). This time I went with my mom and we both got the "Moon" drink.. a Chai/Matcha which was such a good drink, I want like a 40oz of it to take with me home for the week. I also ordered the pesto turkey sandwhich to share and I can not express how good this was. Perfectly crispy, juicy and fresh. Took the first bite and literally gasped because not only was the bread toasted to perfection but the veggies and turkey were so flavorful. The veggies and pesto and turkey were also layered in a way that made every bite delectable and that to me is art. Loved it, want more of it and I WILL be back to try more drinks and sandwhiches.

    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.

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