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I stumbled across this cozy cafe while running errands. It seems to be run by a family and is super homey inside! With plenty of comfortable seating and chairs, you can relax here while you enjoy your coffee. Their menu includes food items like bagels, acai bowls, pastries in addition to espresso and coffee drinks. Very reasonably priced. I got the cold brew coffee with hazelnut and half and half. They use coffee ice cubes so your coffee doesn't get diluted! It was smooth, delicious, well balanced. Come try this place! Ample parking in the complex! read more

The Coffee Corner - Cold brew iced coffee plus hazelnut syrup and half and half ($2.50 plus $.50 for syrup) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santee, California

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Acai bowls... meh... They use PB from Walmart, (the cheapest brand!) charge you an extra $1 for gluten free granola, don't have almond butter option for peanut sensitivity... small portions & not organic (or even quality) ingreds... even though the shop is right next to a Costco, where they could get quality food. I understand wanting to make $$ but give your customers good quality food and show them you care what you serve! ... ya might wanna try Robeks a few doors down instead... read more

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Started coming here after dropping off my daughter at west hills high school. I got burned several times by Starbucks and started looking for mom n pop coffee shops. This place is legit. Friendly staff, affordable prices and the wait time is very minimal. If you dont like waiting for 20 min for a drink, this is your place. read more

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Tracy S.

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I tried this place after hearing they had coffee iced cubes. I went inside for the first time and thoougth the ambiance was very cozy, there are couches, chairs, stools, a stage, etc. The place was decorated for the holidays and was very quaint. There is also outside seating available. Although I went for the coffee iced cubes it was chilly outside so I ended up getting a white chocolate caramel latte and it did not dissapoint. It was the perfect sweet level, not too much! I will be going back again. read more

The Coffee Corner - California hot drink- white chocolate and caramel. It's amazing. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santee, California

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Vanessa C.

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Literally the grossest drinks and worst service. Ordered a coconut lavender matcha tea latte- they didn't tell me it would be sweeter than pancake syrup. It was undrinkable. Asked if i could please just do plain matcha because that one was not drinkable. They told me they would make it but i have to pay half price for this one. I ordered 3 drinks with this order! HORRIBLE! Their manager Kendall was rude and condescending. Never doing here again. Even the remake was so gross. read more

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Shams A.

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I finally found a new spot to write. The atmosphere is not too quiet nor too loud... it's just perfect. The size of the place is decent. They definitely upgraded their place and it looks a little bit different than the pictures on yelp. I ordered an acai bowl and it was very good. I feel such a stranger around here because everyone seems to know everyone else. I probably need to come more often and start getting to know the people in the area. Other than that it's by far one of my top coffee houses in santee. read more

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Madeline G.

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We love Coffee Corner! Their staff are always so kind and quick to complete orders. Their cold brew is very good and strong. It definitely provides an energy jolt! I've never tried peanut butter on an açaí bowl, but now that I have I can't live without it! Overall, this is a great spot for a bite to eat and awesome coffee. They have plenty of space for seating and welcome pups. We will definitely keep supporting Coffee Corner! read more

The Coffee Corner - Small açaí bowl with peanut butter and a cold brew coffee with cream and vanilla syrup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santee, California

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Dottie S.

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Coffee Corner is fantastic!! Super friendly staff and very accommodating! Super cute merchandise also!

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Lori W.

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Great Place! Excellent coffee. Love the local coffee shops and this is a favorite.

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Bri D.

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I work in the area and have frequented Coffee Corner over the past 4 years. Usually the baristas are super nice and the coffee is 10xs better than you'll get at Starbucks. Unfortunately today I experienced the worst customer service. I was meeting a friend and got to a table early, I planned to order drinks for both me and my friend after they arrived but wanted to get situated while I waited. I asked the barista at the counter what the WiFi password was and she tried to reply before one of the girls working in the back cut her off, looked me up and down, and then yelled that the WiFi was for customers only. She shot me a dirty look and then scolded the original barista for trying to give the password. I totally understand that this is a business and I'm sure they have people try to mooch off free WiFi but there's definitely a better way to handle things than that. I feel bad for the barista that was reprimanded just for trying to help a customer, she's the only reason I stayed and paid for 2 drinks. read more

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Rylee S.

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THE BEST COFFEE IN TOWN! I use to be a local and wish this place was around when I still lived in town. Every time I'm there, I make sure at least twice to pop in and get a coffee or one of their AMAZING açaí bowls. Alyssa is always working and at the register when I'm in. Her hospitality is so welcoming and she's a great face for this spectacular mom-and-pop shop. If you haven't checked out coffee corner, you're definitely missing out. I can't recommend it enough. read more

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Ha L.

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We came here not expecting much just cause it was just a small coffee shop on the corner next to Home Depot and a gym but we were pleasantly surprised! The place is really small but very cozy with nice comfy chairs and a nice ambiance. I ordered the blended caramel frappe with no whip and it was life changing haha. The drink was blended to a smooth consistency and it was a perfect amount of sweet! The drink isn't overwhelmingly caramel. I would even say that it is better than a Starbucks caramel frappuccino and I am a big Starbucks fan too. Price wise it is about the same as any other place, for about a grande size at Starbucks, the drink here was $4.25. My friend got the Black Forest blended and it was a chocolatey cup of goodness lol. I am not a big chocolate fan but it was pretty good! My friend loved her drink though. I really enjoyed this coffee place and will definitely be coming back (: read more

The Coffee Corner - Black Forest (left) & Caramel Blended Frapé (right) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santee, California

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Carolina V.

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Really good coffee with lots of yummy flavor. Their Mexican mocha was very good. Recommend if you are in the Santee area.

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Amanda C.

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Coffee Corner is such a perfect little gem. The FOH has a really sweet living room feel, with some comfy chairs around a little fireplace, a sort of dining room table in the middle, and various tables and counters around for you to make yourself comfy! I got an açaí bowl and the seasonal lavender latte and I am happy as a clam. Service was friendly, too! Loved it. Definitely coming back. read more

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Melissa M.

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Ok , I like Açaí bowls but this place had the best one Ive tasted so far ! Even tho it's very simple they have great add-ons , my bowl could've had a little more peanut butter but was still delicious . It's also a great place to just go and have a coffee with someone . There are tables to sit outside and if not there are benches close by if the tables are taken . The staff was very friendly also :) I would def come here again ! read more

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Gerrie H.

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This is such a cute coffee place. Wish they would open Soon for customers. They have great coffee & great service!!

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Sylvia G.

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This place is amazing! The coffee is great, and the customer service is always outstanding! I always get the iced coffee with sugar free vanilla and oat milk and would highly recommend it. read more

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Jason O.

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Best Açaí bowls in SoCal ! I've been to a lot of different coffee/açaí places, but this place right here never disappoints. read more

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Brooklyn C.

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The service is so bad they were so mean to us while taking the oder. They gave my mom a horrible drink, and she asked if they would give her a new one, and they charged her 50%. They were very rude and gave really sugary food and drinks. read more

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Scarlett G.

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Last update. So Everytime I come now it's open when it says it is on the site. So yay! I love this place. The place is not very big but it has a good amount of seating and is very clean and homely. They've recently remodeled and it seems bigger now. The new seating looks very cool. The service has gotten better too. All of the staff is so sweet and make sure your order is done correctly. And of course the coffee is amazing! I always get my blended mocha and I'm never disappointed. I never want to go anywhere else. This place is way better than Starbucks. read more

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Gina S.

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Recently stumbled across this coffee shop and so far have only tried the acai bowl and lavender coconut coffee. Both were so good, but especially the Lavendar Coconut. Hands down one of the best coffees I have ever had! read more

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Hayli R.

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I've been on an Acai kick and I'm officially in Acai heaven. Do yourself a favor. Skip the coconut (unless coconut is seriously you're thing) and add the peanut butter (unless you could.. you know.. die from eating peanut butter). And their granola is some of the best I've had to date. This place is truly a gem hidden in the corner of Santee. Staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. Decor is quirky with antique tables and chairs. It's so quiet and still once you step inside, I can't wait to come back and sit a while. read more

The Coffee Corner - Hidden layer of Peanut Butter. Nom nom nom. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santee, California

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Cris H.

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I love this place. Wish there was one closer to my house. I come here frequently to work and get out of the office. They always know what I want and with a friendly smile. Their Acai Bowls are the best! You should try this coffee shop and support local businesses!! You won't be disappointed! read more

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My favorite coffee shop! The drip coffee is the best and they have a few varieties each day to switch between! Some days I go fancy and get a latte. The baristas always make consonantly good drinks and the froth art is cool! Today I got a delicious açaí bowl with peanut butter. They make the best açaí bowls and they always taste consistently good! The seating is perfect for my group of friends to socialize. Most of all... the staff is so nice! read more

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Jessica V.

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The acai bowl is amazing! Definitely the best around! Try it with peanut butter! It's an awesome atmosphere with friendly people running the place! read more

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Veronica M.

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My family and I love this place!!! The coffee, Açaí/matcha bowls are delicious! Most of all we love the staff! They are amazing and I'm am soo touched for the blessings and prayers during a difficult time my family and I were going through. You passed on warm and comforting thoughts. Thank you!!! Our family fave!! Love everyone but Mia is our fave!! read more

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Stephanie S.

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Best acai bowl in SD. So tasty. Great lattes too. Everyone is super friendly. They have those fancy coffee ice cubes in the iced coffees so every drop of it is great. read more

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I received a gift card several months ago used and it is now my favorite place. Bye bye Starbucks. I love their black/white mochas and my favorite is the blended Chocolate Peanut Butter. Only wished they came in a 40oz. The employees are so nice and helpful and the place is always clean. I love how they have the Costco yummy muffins for $1.50. Don't have to buy a dozen. read more

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Katie S.

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The blueberry cold brew is unlike ANYTHING I have ever tasted before. It did not need any sweetener! Cute and cozy shop and the staff is very sweet! read more

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This is a cute little coffee shop. It's spacious inside with a few tables to get some work done. The tables and chairs are kind of random because there were some office chairs and regular wooden chairs. No decor really stood out for me, I feel like they could do a lot more with the place. The cashier in the front was very friendly and helpful with the menu. I ordered an acai bowl and loved it! The consistency of the acai bowl was thick and not icy, which I love. They also give a good amount of toppings as well. I would come back again and try the other items on the menu. read more

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I love Coffee Corner! All of their employees are always so nice and always have a smile. Their acai bowls are the best! I always order a blended milky way...I only want to get coffee here I dont even want/go to starbucks anymore! I'm happy I work nearby because everything they have is good :) read more

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Amber D.

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Açaí bowls are best in the area! And great service as well. Love that they do DoorDash when I'm in a pinch but it's better to walk in. The coffee drinks are pretty sweet but undeniably delicious. Highly recommend! read more

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It was a great experience seeing you today and we hope to see you before we're gone. Thank you for the good music and the coffee. Too bad we had to leave. read more

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This is such a cute & relaxing place to spend time! I'm not a coffee drinker, but their acai bowl was delicious! You can get items mixed in- mine had peanut butter & berries & granola- super yummy! The service is great & it's a family owned & operated business so they really go out of their way to accommodate customers. I highly recommend! read more

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My all time favorite coffee place. Super friendly staff and their coffee is so smooth and tastey. Nice environment and a great place to meet with friends or colleagues to work/relax. They are open for take out through the covid 19 closures. Please go support them! Don't know what I'd do without them! read more

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We ordered our 3 year old a large acai bowl earlier and he loved it so much he asked to have his leftovers for lunch. I had a iced havana and it was the perfect amount of sweetness. We enjoyed the atmosphere. Its a small yet cozy location and we will be back. read more

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They have a good acai bowl. I'll be back for that. The lobby is also very comfortable and clean. The hours are strange they open pretty late for a coffee shop. read more

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The service and food is amazing!! Shoutout to Kendall for his great customer service!!

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235 Town Center Pkwy
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Santee, CA 92071
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(619) 996-9007
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Hours

What time does The Coffee Corner open?

The Coffee Corner opens at 7:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.The Coffee Corner opens at 8:00 AM on Saturday.

What time does The Coffee Corner close?

The Coffee Corner closes at 4:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.The Coffee Corner is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 4:00 PMSat 8:00 AM - 4:00 PMSun Closed

Payment methods

Does The Coffee Corner take Bitcoin?

No, The Coffee Corner does not take Bitcoin.

Does The Coffee Corner take credit cards?

Yes, The Coffee Corner takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does The Coffee Corner have catering options?

Yes, The Coffee Corner does have catering options.

Does The Coffee Corner have a drive thru?

No, The Coffee Corner does not have a drive thru.

Does The Coffee Corner serve alcohol?

Yes, The Coffee Corner serves alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does The Coffee Corner allow dogs?

Yes, The Coffee Corner allows dogs.

Does The Coffee Corner have TVs?

No, The Coffee Corner does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does The Coffee Corner have bike parking?

Yes, The Coffee Corner has bike parking.

Does The Coffee Corner have outdoor seating?

Yes, The Coffee Corner has outdoor seating options.

Does The Coffee Corner have parking?

Yes, The Coffee Corner has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is The Coffee Corner wheelchair accessible?

Yes, The Coffee Corner is wheelchair accessible.

Does The Coffee Corner have free WiFi?

Yes, The Coffee Corner has free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

Acai Bowls, Espresso Drinks, Cold-brew Iced Coffee, Sandwiches, Loose-leaf Tea, Smoothies, Breakfast Sandwiches

History

Established in 2009.

Family owned and operated since 2009, The Coffee Corner offers a welcoming environment with excellent coffee & espresso drinks, yummy acai bowls, smoothies and tea. Free wi-fi and plenty of seating make for a great place to study, work or enjoy conversation.

Meet the Business Owner: Duane and Susie P.

Duane and Susie opened The Coffee Corner with the intention of serving awesome coffee and cultivating an environment for the community. They love their community and they love serving responsibly sourced coffee and the best Acai to the community and are always around the shop! Together they run two locations of The Coffee Corner so be sure to introduce yourself and welcome to our community!

More Info

Special Hours, Health Score

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Came here and got a cold brew drink called "Sumthing awesome" made with peanut butter, caramel and…read morevanilla. I was surprised that it was shaken in a cocktail mixer so it was more frothy which gave it a good texture. None of the mentioned flavors stood out over the others so it was well balanced and wasn't overly sweet which I appreciated. He also asked if I wanted coffee ice for $1 more. Ice made from coffee, never heard of that before what an idea! They are a stand alone small building across the parking lot that they share with Estradas Mexican Food. I loved that they were hand shaken. I'll certainly return to try other cold brew drinks. They also have smoothies and açaí bowls.

I've been here twice, and I have to say, the smoothies are really good. Unfortunately, I won't be…read morereturning. I believe the man I interacted with is the owner, and both experiences left me feeling uncomfortable because of the way he spoke to customers. His tone came across as extremely aggressive and rude. I'm all for supporting small businesses, but customer service matters. It's difficult to want to support a business when you don't feel like you're being treated with basic courtesy and respect. The smoothies themselves are great, so if you can look past the customer service experience, you may enjoy the product. Unfortunately for me, the way I was treated outweighs how good the smoothies are.

Cute seating area :))

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The Simple Coffee House

4.6(330 reviews)

4.3 mi•San Carlos

Open on Memorial Day from 7 am to 1 pm This place is popular…read morebecause great coffee sells itself. I know that sounds cliche. The food is good here but get here early on the weekends is gets busy here. My favorite drink is the dirty chai hot. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and they open at 6 am on the weekdays. The baked goods come from a local bakery Bread and Cie. Good customer service and easy to find. The his is my favorite coffee place in San Carlos. Enjoy!

I found myself in San Carlos mid-day, mid-week. I was running between work and a hair…read moreappointment. I had barely had a chance to have lunch so was really happy to randomly see a coffee shop to grab a cold coffee on a hot day to bring with me to my hair appointment. Parking was easy and I walked into the coffee shop. There was no wait at all at that time. I browsed the menu and decided on an iced Simple Special which was basically an iced mint latte. I ordered it with nonfat milk I waited for only a couple of minutes for my drink to be made. During that time I saw that they were playing records and had several records for sale. That was really cool. If I lived in the area I would definitely hang out and listen to records while sipping on coffee. The reason for only 4 stars.... my charge was abut $8 which felt a bit stiff for only the 16 oz drink. It made me wary of what a 20 oz would cost. All in all, I had a good experience at The Simple Coffee House. My drink had good flavor without being overly sweet. I liked the records and the vibe at the coffeehouse.

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Toasted iced coffee! wish i took a shot before i started drinking! ‍

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Jalapeño bagel with cream cheese

Boba Joy

4.3(186 reviews)

0.6 mi

I love the mango milk tea with strawberry popping boba. SO GOOD!…read more Reasonable prices and acai bowls too

The staff is really nice here and to no fault of their own, most of their teas are watered down…read more Their slushies / smoothies are decent so I'd opt for something like that if you come in! Their food is good so come in for some light bites. Small, intimate seating area. More of a take your drink and leave type of spot.

Popcorn Chicken

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Dolche Expresso

3.4(11 reviews)

1.1 mi

Nacho's Nachos Taco Shop is closed and Dolche Espresso Mexi-Food House has taken over this spot…read more They are offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner, not to mention coffees all day long. I had beef birria torta with a side of beans and consomme for $13.95 plus tax. The torta was good and also came with cheese. The meat was tasty but a bit dry, but the trick is to pour the warm consomme which definitely enriched the meat with flavor and juiciness. I do recommend that they serve the consomme piping hot for better effectiveness. The torta came with a good amount of beef, and the beans served on the side were good. The service was very welcoming and friendly. There's a small parking lot available, including a drive thru for food and coffee on the go! I look forward to returning to try the albondigas soup.

This was the worst food experience ever. For 3 breakfast &…read morea "latte" was $90. There was no flavor at all. There was no condiments. The latte was so warm & tasted 100% like milk with cheap flavoring. I wanted to love this place. The menu looked promising. I live 3 minutes away. We live in San Diego. Coffee & Mexican food is our culture. Do better!!! Do not go here. It's "changed" owners like 4 times. I really had high hopes this time.

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Kayla S.

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1

0

2 years ago

My neighbor raves about this place so I decided to give it a try, boy was I disappointed. Its a cute little shop, nice and clean. I walk in and a lady with blonde hair and glasses behind the register is yelling at one of the delivery drivers there. Telling her to stop leaning on the counter and breathing over the food. I ordered a coffee and took a seat. As I waited for my order I hear the same women on the phone asking someone to remove the delivery driver off the order, after she gave her the order and let her leave the store. After hearing this I got up and walked out without getting my order or money back(it was only a few bucks), someone who is that vindictive I don't want handling my food or drinks. read more

Bastian C.

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4

0

6 years ago

This is my go-to drive through AM coffee. Friendly baristas/staff always greet with a smile, they are very fast, and they understand what I mean when I say "large coffee, black, little bit of ice so it's not burning hot", which is more than I can say for almost anywhere else... read more

Ryan R.

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7

0

9 years ago

Love these guys! Consistently cheerful service. Great Acai bowls, and equally good coffee, tea and blended drinks. Always cool on hot days...an awesome spot to study, meet with people and just hang out! (both locations in Towne Center and Pathways Center) read more

Brent Z.

85

7

0

10 years ago

Small never open when it says its open. They have 2 locations that are too close to each other. So even when this location hours says it should be open it's not because they don't seem to have enough staff for 2 locations read more

Tyson B.

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9

0

8 years ago

Much better place than Starbucks and I fully support anhyone that challenges Starbux. Service is a bit slow but overall wonderful experience read more

Maggie S.

23

11

6

11 years ago

Best local coffee house in town! Great atmosphere and great employees. Everyone knows exactly what we like to order when we walk in!

Remy L.

0

32

20

1 year ago

They have a job listed below federal minimum wage which is illegal by the way ...............:...

David M.

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5

0

10 years ago

Best coffee in San Diego hands down love this place !

Darryl J.

25

12

9

11 years ago

Great coffee and friendly service! Love this place

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