I came across this café after a friend posted about it on Instagram, and it looked so cute that I immediately added it to my list. It's tucked away off the main street, so it's a little easy to miss if you don't know it's there. I visited on a weekday, and aside from one other group, it was pretty quiet. I loved being able to choose my own spot and settle in for a while. As a plant lover, this place was right up my alley. The walls are covered with greenery, and the whole café has a bright, garden like feel. It was such a relaxing place to sit and get some work done.The service was quick, the staff was friendly, and my latte was really good. I genuinely enjoyed my time here and can't wait to come back. read more

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I am a local and usually go to the coffee shop that's located in the gas station on Ingraham, but I decided to come here today. I had been here one other time and hated it, but decided to give it another try. I ordered two honey salted lattes. After waiting about five minutes, the girl called my name and handed me one hot latte. I told her I had ordered two, and she said the ticket only showed one, but then proceeded to make the other drink. She poured the hot drink into two cold cups and added ice. I asked if they had any espresso in them because the color was basically just milk. She said, "Oh, I forgot," then proceeded to pour a shot of espresso on top of the already diluted coffee. I tasted it and asked if there was any honey or salt. She said I had ordered a vanilla latte, which I didn't. She finally handed me a "salted honey latte," and it was gross and tasted like milk. I almost asked for a refund, but after three attempts, I just walked out. Don't come here--horrible. read more

Pretty gross that they keep cups and lids in the bathroom. The ambiance is poorly redone garage adu. Funky smell. Not to keep piling on but it is truly one of the worst coffees i've had, iced salted honey latte tasted like cigarette butts. My wife had a chagaccino and it was alright. Acai bowl was all acai with sparse toppings. read more

The Grounds Bean Bar - Coffee going straight to the trash. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

After waiting 25 minutes in a line with only two people ahead of me. As soon as I get to the register, the girl work there tells me "hold on for one minute" proceeds to leave the register for an additional 10 minutes . I then order an iced salted honey latte and a toasted bagel with butter. I first come to find out that there's no extra espresso in a large versus a medium. It's the same amount so you're basically just paying for more milk. And then pay to add an additional shot. My drink then comes out. It is the milk scariest drink ever you would think it's just milk and ice no signs of espresso. And then when my bagel comes out, it's burnt and has cream cheese on it instead of butter. This is not the first time where I have waited an extensive period of time for a very short line and then had my order messed up. read more

I'm not a local. Stopped here for an iced mocha after eating lunch next door. Drink was ok/basic. Service was friendly and quick. Nice indoor and outdoor seating area. Would try a different place next time. read more

Very decent coffee shop. They have lots of options for nice espresso drinks and seasonal specials as well as drip coffee and teas. They have a small food menu-bagels, some sandwiches. Everyone who works there is friendly and the service is pretty quick. As a bonus they are super dog friendly! read more

After eating next door at Rocky's, I needed a little pick me up and stopped in at The Grounds Bean Bar. I was so torn on what to order but decided on the lavender honey latte. It was so good! I was afraid it would be too sweet but it was perfect. It mixed a sweet and earthy flavor into the perfect latte. The shop itself is so cute! The decor was great and the tables were comfortable to sit at and chat. read more

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My husband was really excited to take me here to try the avocado toast and get some coffee when I first moved here. Unfortunately, it seems like this place is inconsistent because our iced lattes pretty much just tasted like milk. I really couldn't even taste the coffee unfortunately. The service was fine and it wasn't too busy for a Saturday morning. It is really nice on the inside and they have a place where you can grab water. They also have some outdoor seating. I loved the inside decor and the vibe of the place. The avocado on toast was alright as well. I think it could be seasoned more to be more flavorful. It was very fresh and light with avocado, micro-greens, a lemon on the side, and cherry tomatoes on it. Overall, I can't say I was very impressed. I will probably give it another try in the future but for now, I am looking elsewhere in the Pacific Beach area for coffee and breakfast. read more

Small coffee joint, decent ambiance, only came here because the coffee truck across the street was down. It was busy but they clearly forgot my cold brew. Had to remind them after waiting 5 minutes after my wife received her specialty drink. Drinks were just ok. Lots more coffee options, go elsewhere. read more

The coffee was good, avocado toast was eh. I'm sorry but the service was probably the worst I've ever experienced. The lady with the black curly hair (I think) that was calling the names was pretty rude.. I took my mom out and they called my name. I went up and got our two drinks. I took a few steps back to wait for the toast. She goes "um you're going to need to scoot back so I can keep serving people." There were literally two other customers in the whole place. We looked at each other all a little confused. Not busy at all. I told her I'm just waiting for my avocado toast. She goes "yeah I'll call you up at another time." I'm like ???? 10 minutes pass and my mom goes up and my toast was just sitting there. She never called me up. Maybe if you work with people, you should do some self reflecting and learn to be kind. Wording is everything. Won't be back. read more

I am a local, this place has so much potential but it's just horribly ran in my opinion. Zero music, horrible ambiance, homeless playing music on their phone smelling like pee. Staff scrolling on their phones and never giving a warm welcome neighborly feeling. I've been here probably 10 times out of convenience and it's always been the same. read more

This is one of the worst experiences I have ever had. It took me 45 minutes to get a coffee and there were only 4 people in the shop. I also got a bagel just toasted that was left in the toaster for 25 minutes and was given to me burnt a cold. I do not recommend. read more

I stopped in for breakfast while visiting from LA to do some racing. For some reason there was an issue with my debit card and it kept being declined because it was a new city than it was used to or some other non-sensical reason. When it didn't go through for a second time the cashier told me not to worry about it and it was on the house. They could tell I was in town for the race and would need the fuel. I eventually got it resolved and was able to pay them, but appreciated how cool and thoughtful they were and how gracefully they handled the situation. read more

This place was subpar in my opinion The coffee wasn't great as it was just milky and not very sweet either The bagel was good in terms of cream cheese amount and toastiness but the bagel was pretty generic Cute interior and nice service but if I'm looking for tasty coffee it's not this place read more

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Terrible--I stood around in a 3-person line for over 10 minutes only to be told that the espresso machine was down. Since I'd already invested all that time in waiting, I decided to try a matcha drink. It was so unhealthy--SWEET! It tasted like sugar. One sip and my stomach churned. I asked for a refund, and they told me they couldn't because the manager wasn't in. I left my phone number for her to call me back to initiate the refund. I don't appreciate or care for how things were done here. read more

Delicious! My husband got one and we planned on sharing. Took one sip and went right back to get a 2nd. Cute spot.

Location is probably the selling point here - near crown point park! Next to other restaurants. Parking can be tricky on the weekends. Coffee was just OK. I did enjoy the art and murals around the shop and the homey feel. Few tables and a bar with quiet feel if you wanted to get some work done or meet with friends. read more

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Tried this place today for my early afternoon coffee. Loved the music. Coffee was okay and pastry as well, nothing special. Service okay as well. Good place to come with your computer and do some work. However, to socialize with friends, still need some work. If you are in the area, please try them out and share your experiences. Happy coffee time. read more

I stopped here for an online class. They were so accommodating and had the most delicious adaptogenic mushroom latte. The portion of the drink was incredible for the price and i still think its one if the cutest coffee shops in sd. read more

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I've never been in a cafe/coffee place with such horrible energy created by the staff. horrible attitude, 3 people on staff and only one was working. two at the register were flirting and sitting on each other while letting the third do all of the work. worst part is that the coffee was so mid even starbucks is better than this. came in at 1:30 on 5/13 read more

I waited in a 20 min long line for their açaí bowl because it is my favorite in the area. Mind you, I was moving apartments that day (already stressed) and short on time, debated going to another spot nearby for food because I needed something to get me through the day, but I waited in line because I wanted THIS açaí bowl. I checked to make sure they were serving food because I have gone before and they have been short staffed and not selling their food items. All of the people in front of me had been ordering food and receiving it, the people RIGHT in front of me ordered food and received it, then I ordered my açaí bowl and she said "ooo we're taking a pause on food because our coworker didn't come in". If you can't hire enough staff, look inward on your business. Also if you're going to suddenly stop serving food items...let the people in line know so they can leave and give their business elsewhere!! read more

I never write yelp reviews - I even made one just for this place. I went twice over the past week, the first time they had no eggs. Okay that was fine but it was the second time that bothered me. No eggs, no cold brew, and lots of attitude. So mainly, my issue with this place is the fact they can't restock anything and the vibes are poor. Even poorer than this Yelp review. I do like the guy with the long hair and nose ring though he's always nice. read more

I wanted to like this place because it's the only coffee place in close proximity to where I stay when I'm in Pacific Beach but it's super hit or miss. Sometimes the coffees are good, sometimes they're not. Never very excited over the food. This place is really cute inside and is a nice work environment, if they executed things just a little different, it would be a game changer. read more

A nice little coffee shop a few minutes from the water in Crown Point area. Came here to grab some lunch and coffee on my way to work. I ordered a turkey sandwich and a nitro cold brew. The turkey sandwich tasted great, but the cold brew was okay. It didn't really have that velvety smoothness typically found with other nitro cold brews. The baristas nice and quick with the items I ordered. I didn't stay long as I had to get to work, but it seems like a nice spot to catch up with people on little coffee dates, as there is a bit of seating inside. Would probably come again if in the area! read more

This place is great to study! They have a bar-esque area to sit at and tables on the side. I got their chai latte which was pretty good not very strong but it was tasty. They have pastries as well and sandwiches. My friend got a turkey sandwich and said it was pretty good, he'd get it again. There's WiFi available, a couple outlet extension cords, one stall bathroom (you'll need a code), and outdoor seating. They close early but they have two round bench tables outside that stay there overnight, so my friends and I were able to study over time. The staff was great and the food and drinks came out quickly! read more

The Grounds Bean Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Even though I do not live close by anymore The Grounds has still been one of my favorite coffee shops to go to. I still order the same thing, and iced salted honey latte. To me it is the perfect combination of salty and sweet which is my favorite. It is a cute little shop located next to Rockys with some indoor and outdoor seating. I also love their avocado toast options so if you come in hungry definitely try one! read more

Such a vibe! The barista's are awesome. The menu is unique. The decor is on fire from what I learned. The owner did the art herself, and in every detail of service, vibe and food and matcha! They nailed it. read more

Service was good! I ordered their pumpkin spice, it's was decent. They are dog friendly and offer seating outside

This is my go to coffee spot in Crown Point. Their black coffee is really good. I always ask for dark roast. They also carry Bread & Cie pastries which are the best in town. Their breakfast sandwich is also very good. The decor is mid century beach, very appropriate for this little neighborhood! read more

love the music, they play a bit of reggae which was super calming the latte was on the less intense side but I don't mind because I'm not a strong espresso person Plenty of bar and table seating inside and out. The food looked good but I didn't have enough time. One thing I would recommend is the staff to consider not trash talking / gossiping on the job. Doesn't leave a good taste in customers mouth. Other than that, great spot for seating / proximity. read more

This place is a super cute and inclusive coffee shop in PB. Food is fresh and yum!! Coffee drinks have lots of options! It's a health first type of coffee shop with cute decor and friendly staff. It's one of my must go to stops when I visit this area. They also have the new mushroom coffee- great for cognitive functioning! read more

The Grounds Bean Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

coffee tastes like a nice cup of milk, breakfast sandwich was awful! The jam doesn't complement the sandwich at all.

Cute little spot. Coffee was nothing to brag about. Kombucha float was tasty. The pastries were yummy. Didn't love our barista. She seemed like we came in when they were closing and bothering her but it was well before closing. Maybe she was just having a bad day. read more

Great coffee spot right next to Rocky's. Coffee is excellent; love the iced salted honey , less sweet. Music is cool; nice vibe. They also have great looking breakfast items: avocado toast, chickpea mash toast, etc. great music; lots of seating inside (3 tables and about 20 bar seats), plus about 8 tables outside. read more

The Grounds Bean Bar - Iced salted honey latte, less sweet; really good - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Ordered a flat white, might as well been a cup of hot milk. It looked promising but if you're going to have a flat white on the menu, make it correctly. read more

Came here the morning of the 4th and have to say food and coffee were both pretty good :) I feel there are soooo many coffee places in PB and are all mediocre but I definitely enjoyed the quality of their coffee and their bread they used for their bfast sandwiches was delish read more

Visited this coffee shop as we made our way back home after spending the weekend in San Diego. My partner and I ordered the iced Horchata espresso, with oat milk. It is hands-down in my top three favorite coffees I have ever had. The coffee flavor was strong, but the cinnamon pushed through perfectly. The consistency was semi thick, most likely from the Horchata or the oat milk, it was perfect. Perfectly sweet, perfectly strong, and perfectly delicious. The shop was also super cute, I lovedthe ambience! read more

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This is a cute, dog-friendly cafe within walking distance of the bay. There is parking along the surrounding streets, but you may need to walk a little bit. The cafe itself is really cute with bright, tropical-themed decor, and there is a little bowl with dog biscuits. Service was friendly and prompt. I ordered the hibiscus matcha drink, and it came with super gorgeous layers. The drink was a good sweetness level, and I always love trying variations of matcha, but something about this drink didn't click for me. It was a bit too watery, and I think I prefer a more full bodied, thicker matcha drink. I also tasted more hibiscus than matcha and I personally prefer matcha over hibiscus. I would definitely come back to try some of their other coffee and tea drinks, as well as their amazing looking acai and granola bowls! read more

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Breakfast sandwich is petite. Good English muffin. I didn't like the bbq flavor to it. Also I like my bacon strips and not cut up into tiny pieces. The salted honey isn't bad. I like my espresso strong. It came with 2 shots but I think it needed at least 3. The chagaccino is something that people either like or hate. I don't like cinnamon so I didn't care for it. My bf doesn't like mushroom so he didn't like it either. We missed that part where it listed mushroom as the ingredient. I know...it's the first item listed. The place itself is small but cute. read more

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The chagachinno wasnt bad. It's a mushroom coffee and you can taste the mushroom. Wasn't a huge fan but it was ok. Refreshing. The sandwich was average. Had a good amount of bacon and the onions were delicious. The English muffin was crunchy and delicious. Service was good as well. I'd give 3.5 stars but Yelp doesn't allow half stars. read more

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