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    The Mudbar

    4.7 (125 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea
    Closed 7:30 am - 11:30 AM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for working

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    Ian S.

    This place was amazing. So many different drink options ranging from iced vietnamese coffees, hazelnut lattes, and the barista was soooo friendly. Great spot.

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    Ldk T.

    As a true caffeine enthusiast (and new to SD) I've been on hunt for my "go to spot" and nothing truly met those needs, until I stumbled across mudbar Look no further! Jen & her team are truly amazing. The coffee is phenomenal and the staff is always so warm and inviting Starting everyday off with a smile Look no further than mudbar cafe. I can assure you you'll be hooked as well

    Iced Espresso, 4 shots with a pack of powder cream. Great simple cup for the summer.
    Brian S.

    Feels like a NY type coffee stand with city car noises passing by, left and right. This place is a gem and the taste here is quite unique to be honest, in a good way. Bought a simple custom iced quad espresso and taste is right on point. Bitter but not too much. Used the right type or mix of beans. Could drink it black but decided to add some creamer packets. Owner is sweet and has a great personality. Bless this place and wish this place thrives to year comes

    Vietnamese Iced coffee and Dirty Chai with Pumpkin cold foam
    Kylie P.

    What an awesome local coffee spot Downtown! I came here at the recommendation of someone who works in the area and was so impressed by this little coffee stand. It's more of a kiosk than coffee shop that sits right off the sidewalk and has some seating options around it. There was one woman working while I was there and she was SUPER efficient despite it being busy. I had a larger order for a couple coworkers and had all my drinks in a matter of minutes. The coffee is SO good and they have some fun drink items too. I ordered the Iced Dirty Chai with Pumpkin Cold Foam but will have to return to try their specialty Vietnamese Iced Coffee and Spiced Brown Sugar Mocha. Aside from the drinks being great, what really stood out to me was the service. Beyond being quick, the woman working was so personable and cleary has a roster of regulars. She greeted multiple people by name while I was there and knew their regular drink orders. Definitely recommend stopping by if you're downtown.

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    Arielle C.

    Started my morning off right at mud bar! It was my first time here and I didn't expect a curbside coffee cart. The service was excellent and the baristas were very friendly. I visited at around 9am on a Tuesday morning and it was already pretty busy. Today I tried a drink special - a large iced Vietnamese with cold cream. This drink is STRONG and espresso foreword. I wish the condensed milk was stirred in a bit more with the espresso but it was still pretty good with the cold cream and touch of cinnamon on top. After waiting only 2 minutes, I got my drink and enjoyed it in the shaded patio. I recommend coming with a friend on a weekday morning and enjoying a walk around Little Italy or the harbor. I'll definitely come again and try another drink and maybe a pastry. I highly recommend!

    Jeanette S.

    I stopped by for a coffee on morning. This is run by a friendky mom/pop duo, and they seem to get a lot of regulars here! While waiting I noticed that they recognize a ton of the customers coming up. I like that they post daily horoscopes as well.

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    Teri L.

    Cute little local popup shop is run by a lovely couple who seems to be loved by the regulars who stop by to chat even if they aren't having a coffee. Even a golden retriever popped his fluffy paws on the counter to wait for a treat as his party took him on his morning stroll. I tried their seasonal raspberry white chocolate mocha today with only a single pump of syrup as I prefer my drinks less sweet. If you've ever tried a raspberry filled chocolate from one of those assorted boxes of chocolates and liked it, you'll love this. I also had this apple cinnamon pull apart pastry. It wasn't too sweet and had just the right amount of cinnamon.

    Ashleigh J.

    I went by Mudbar on a Monday morning- it was easy to find and was not what I expected. It was a simple curbside coffee cart with a little bit of covered and uncovered seating. They were BUSY! But even with the amount of people ordering we still had our drinks in less then 5 minutes! Service was great and they were so friendly to everyone who came to order! I ordered a vanilla cinnamon latte and it was great! The coffee really tasted good, lots of flavor and the latte wasn't too sweet. They do have some pastries to buy if you wanted a little to-go snack! There is a lot of coffee in the area but I would add this one to your list of places to check out if you can!

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    Bernice T.

    Yelped coffee places and found The Mudbar. They didn't have what I stopped by for, apparently the menu I found on Yelp was old. The owner was nice to make me an ice latte that was one of her popular sellers. Delicious, it didn't even last. The lady and gentleman was nice to have a conversation with us. Definitely a plus for coffee!!

    Vietnamese special

    I come down to San Diego for work once a month and I make sure I stop here for my coffee. The owners are so welcoming and always have a smile on their face! The Vietnamese special is my favorite and I love their seasonal coffee menu

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    Kaci S.

    Excellent fancy coffee on a lovely morning! Kind service, and a quick stop on my way to the train for a meeting. 10/10 would recommend trying this if you're in the area! I saw far too many people with conglomerate coffee. Put the mermaid down and try local. It's better, I promise.

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    Jimmy N.

    This is hands down, the best cup of coffee I've had in the area. No long waits, no hype, just passionately crafted coffee by the owner at a small stand with outdoor and half covered seating. It's just different when the business owner makes your cup of coffee, they pour their hearts and souls into their work. Cappuccino and Vietnamese coffee were on point. Beans roasted perfectly, just the perfect ratio of coffee to milk & foam for the cappuccino which coffee shops with disgruntled or untrained baristas usually get wrong. The price is very, very reasonable even with crazy inflation and high cost in the area. I would pay $2 more per cup here, but glad they're keeping things affordable. I'm a new fan. Cheers

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    15 years ago

    An amazing barista and incredible coffee. Can't recommend Jen and her drinks enough.

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    This is a great place to grab a cup of coffee. The owner is very nice and the service is always fantastic.

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