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The Keep Coffee

3.7 (425 reviews)
Closed • 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

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Tina L.

The pistachio latte is my absolute favorite. You can't go wrong with the garlic cream cheese bun. They make their drinks homemade and the pastries are from scratch. I always have amazing Customer Service here. I will always come back for delicious coffee and baked goods.

An L.

I got the Keep Joy drink which is a strawberry matcha latte with a biscoff cookie. The drink was weirdly very dense and creamy..... I would not recommend it. The matcha flavor was nonexistent. The price tag was an astronomical $9.48 and there is also an additional charge if you want to substitute whole milk.

Keep Joy and Keep Dance Matcha
Serina L.

Got the Keep Joy (strawberry matcha) and Keep Dance Matcha (coconut + spirulina matcha)!! Honestly was a little disappointed with Keep Joy. I think there was too much cream to matcha ratio; it honestly tasted like I was drinking milk HOWEVER, Keep Dance Matcha was *chefs kiss* It was so sweet, creamy, coconutty, and matchay!!! There's a Keep Dance Coffee too, I'd want to try that next time if it's not a seasonal item! The drinks came out super quickly and I love the mismatched furniture! A fan of this quirky interior!

Ericka G.

Matcha was pretty good as well as the pastries. However to put it bluntly.. the shop itself is pretty gross. Floors dirty, chairs and tables dirty, half of the area closed off and looks unfinished. If you don't mind the not so nice environment then this place is alright.

Keep latte, strawberry matcha
Caitlin H.

Yummy coffee! Had the keep latte and the strawberry matcha. Come here if you like sweet, fun drinks. The cold foam was nice. Staff were super kind and our drinks were made with care. Would come back!

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Anthony T.

One of the newer coffee shops in Kearny Mesa, I remember seeing the "hype" of it on social media. Tried it today for the first time and it does not live up to the hype. $8-$9 lattes? No thanks, don't care how good it tastes, I refuse to pay that much for a latte. Service and atmosphere was good, but that's about it. I opted for a more basic drink, an americano. 12 Oz comes with a double shot and 16 oz comes with a triple and I must say, the coffee doesn't pack a punch and is weak. They had three different beans to choose from, which was nice, but I wish the coffee was less watered down. More cons than pros here in my opinion. Cons: Parking sucks, expensive drinks, weak watered down coffee. Pros: good service, nice atmosphere. Not enough for me to come back, I wouldn't recommend.

Keep Matcha Latte
Leland S.

Was looking for a place to lay low before my next event -- this spot seemed pretty cool. Here was my experience. AMBIANCE Parking: Plaza and street parking available. Seating: Indoor seating with a mix of styles -- good for groups or solo visitors. Probably room for about 30-40 people. Vibes: Welcome to Convoy! Tons of eateries and coffee shops nearby, and sometimes even community events happening around the area. The space itself is spacious and low-key, with clean light wood accents and seasonal décor. I appreciated the Olivia Dean soundtrack playing in the background -- added to the chill energy. Great natural lighting makes it a solid study or social spot. FOOD/DRINKS Keep Coffee Matcha Latte (Recommend): Their signature "cloud" (sweet marshmallow foam) is a fun touch. The matcha delivered that classic earthy flavor, and the cloud added a creamy sweetness that balanced it nicely. Not overly sugary -- just smooth and enjoyable. SERVICE Great service -- friendly staff and my order came out quickly. TL;DR OVERALL 4 Stars. Wonderful. Good flavors, solid pricing, and a comfortable environment. Convoy has no shortage of coffee shops, but this one stands out for its charm -- spacious, friendly, and productivity-friendly. Till next time! #RepresentAZN TIPS: * Try something seasonal -- their creative specials blend classic bases with fun flavors. * Bring a laptop or a book -- perfect for a slow morning or focused afternoon.

The Keep Latte with Caramel flavor
Hania H.

It's was $9 for a cup of milk. They put some sort of cream topping but it's not necessary with how milk heavy this drink is. I read somewhere that it's 4 shot but I don't think that's true. The tai tea was even worse at least when we got home we could add more coffee to the cup of milk they call a latte. I like sweet and milky coffee but this was very disappointing.

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Riz M.

it was okay coffee. limited parking, also note that you will have to pay for parking. Coffee were pretty. taste was okay. small room, limited seating that was quick to be filled in by kids reviewing. service was okay. since students stay longer the place and floor gets icky. needs a little clean up.

keep x and keep pistachio
Elizabeth C.

went on a friday morning and it wasnt too busy. interior is cute. the parking lot is tiny and a lot of the spaces are reserved for other businesses in the strip mall. they WILL tow you, when we walked back to the car one of the business owners was calling a tow truck on us. -keep x (4/5): so pretty! decent black sesame flavor though i felt it couldve been a little stronger, LOVED how thick the whipped cream was. was also buzzing since their drinks all have 3 shots in them -their drinks are around $9-10 which is kinda outrageous, BUT all their coffee drinks come with 3 shots so the pricing kinda evens out overall, cute coffee shop with aesthetic drinks that taste pretty good, but are also quite pricey. would be down to come back and try their other menu items since they are pretty interesting and i love a cute drink, but likely wouldnt be a regular given the high price point

Salim K.

We'd heard great things about this place and decided to give it a try, so glad we did. We ordered the Keep Matcha and the Keep Latte (without syrup), and both tasted incredibly fresh, vibrant, and fun. You can really tell they care about the quality of their ingredients and how the drinks are crafted. The place has a great vibe going, and it's clear they're serving their customers really well. It's a bit on the pricier side, though. Definitely recommend this spot if you're looking for a quality coffee experience.

Two speciality seasonal cream foam drinks
Christopher G.

An interesting and fairly new coffee shop and hangout in Kearny Mesa near the intersection of Convoy and Clairemont Mesa. It's right next to O Zone Billiards. The interior is really spacious and minimalistic, with a grand piano in the center of the room, plenty of seating, and lots of electrical outlets to boot. Strangely enough, I had a kind of reverse experience here. Usually, I find that coffee shops tend to mask the lower quality (or burntness) of their beans through their fancier espresso drinks. At The Keep, the straight Supernova espresso shot was absolutely delicious and super high-quality. On the other hand, the latte was overly milky, to the point that I couldn't taste the Ethiopian espresso at all. I think they need to balance the milk and additives in their drinks to help make their very tasty beans shine. I'll have to come back sometime soon to try another drink and a pastry so I have a more well-rounded understanding of The Keep's offerings. It sure seems like people love it--the place was packed and my latte took about 15 minutes to make. Update: My second visit to The Keep bumped the cafe from 4/5 to 5/5. This go around, I ordered the Ethiopian espresso I first tried in the latte my first visit. It was delicious! The roasts they're using are incredible. I like the Supernova a bit more due to the citrus notes, but this one was solid as well. I also had a cortado with Brazilian beans. It was really good too. Finally, I tried a pastry, opting for the chocolate croissant. They heated it up for me and it was super flavorful and flaky. I have a feeling this place got stars knocked off from being so hyped up and busy during its opening months, which likely led to a pace of business that was extremely difficult to serve consistently. Now that they're in the swing of things, I can confidently say it's in my top 10 coffee shops in San Diego county.

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Myrriah C.

This is a cute little coffee shop offering creative and unique drinks that put a twist on traditional coffee offerings. Their sweet cream that goes on-top of their drinks is great and the space is peaceful and spacious offering many areas to sit and enjoy your drink or to work from. The staff is friendly and effect and we had a very little wait for our drinks despite the amount of people present. Parking is interesting but don't let it discourage you from this quaint off the beaten path stop. The coffee itself was good, perhaps a bit bitter and acidic but mixed in the drinks it offers a nice balance for the tasty iced and hot options. I look forward to coming back and trying the bean specific options to get a better grasp on the flavor profile of each of their roasted bean options.

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