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    Vici Café

    4.3 (39 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    David N.

    Got here on a friday morning and it was pretty busy with no indoor seating. Good thing that there is plenty of outdoor seating. Parking is difficult in the area, either get lucky and park on Ulric st. In front or across the street. We got two sandwiches Pistachio Mortadella & Tuscan Truffle. Both delicious sandwiches i give them a 5/5. Also got two drinks, Iced strawberry Matcha & Iced Latte. They both were really good and refreshing. 5/5 The cafe is really nice inside and outside with comfortable seating and good lighting.

    Pistachio Mortadella (subbed truffle goat cheese for mozzarella)
    Sabrina L.

    This is one of my favorite cafes in San Diego! The drinks and sandwich we got were so good, and staff were super friendly and recommended some of their favorites. Strawberry matcha (w/ oat milk) - very strawberry milk-forward; if you like Korean strawberry milk, you'll love this. I didn't taste much of the matcha, but it's definitely in there because the matcha color was very vibrant. Either way, it was delicious! Toasted marshmallow latte - the coffee was absolutely delicious! Loved how it wasn't too sweet nor milky, it was perfectly balanced. Pistachio mortadella sandwich - FYI, we subbed the truffle goat cheese for mozzarella. I'm sure it'd be even better in its original form. But nonetheless, I loved this sandwich!! It was a good balance between sweet and savory, and I loved the nuttiness from the pistachio. I'd definitely get this again and try some of their other sandwiches as well! The ingredients were super fresh. There was a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating. I love the interior design of the space, and it'd be a great cafe to study or work at. There's no parking lot, but there's street parking.

    Outside seating
    Vivian

    I was craving a really good sandwich and all I could think about were the photos I'd seen online of Vici Cafe's massive focaccia sandwiches. After one look at the menu, I knew I was making the drive out. Vici Cafe advertises itself as a specialty coffee and sandwich shop. The coffee menu looked great, but I was there for one thing only, a focaccia sandwich. They offer seven different options ranging from about $14 to $16. Every single one sounded good. Choosing was honestly the hardest part. Parking can be a little tricky. I could see it being frustrating if you're planning to stay for a while to study or work. When I arrived there wasn't a line, but the place was definitely busy. Every seat inside was taken. The large outdoor patio, however, was almost completely empty. The staff was friendly. I placed my order and waited about 10 minutes for my sandwich. My only small complaint was that it was hard to hear names being called from the patio. I found myself walking back toward the pickup counter a few times just to make sure I hadn't missed my order. I landed on the Pistachio Mortadella sandwich. It comes with mortadella, truffle goat cheese, arugula, pistachio cream, garlic aioli, and crushed pistachios. This sandwich is beautiful. The focaccia looked fresh. The layers were stacked high. There was a generous amount of meat. The pistachio cream and arugula gave it great color. The first few bites were incredible. The pistachio cream added a sweetness that paired really well with the salty mortadella. The arugula brought freshness. The focaccia had a great texture. Everything worked together and I immediately understood the hype. Then I got halfway through it. The problem wasn't the quality. The ingredients tasted fresh. The flavors were good. It was just so rich. Between the garlic aioli, pistachio cream, truffle goat cheese, and oils from the meat, every bite felt heavier than the last. At some point I found myself wishing there was something acidic to cut through everything. A pickled vegetable. A vinaigrette. Something bright. The sandwich felt like it was missing a contrast. I would still come back because the quality is there. The focaccia is excellent. The ingredients taste fresh. Next time I think I'd order something lighter. The Prosciutto and Fig already has my attention because it still gives that sweet and savory combination without sounding quite as heavy.

    Iced toasted marshmallow latte
    Denise C.

    They offer coffee, sandwiches, and other café favorites. I ordered the avocado toast and an iced Toasted Marshmallow Latte from their specialty menu. I have to say, the coffee was excellent, very well balanced, with the perfect blend of marshmallow flavor and coffee without either overpowering the other. The marshmallow topping was a fun touch with the crumbles it just added a little extra sweetness and texture to the drink. The avocado toast was fresh and flavorful, it had arugula, tomatoes, some type of cream cheese or cream with a chili and it made it the perfect pairing with the latte. Overall, it was a great experience, friendly staff. I'd definitely come back to try more from their menu.

    Outdoor seating
    Wai F.

    Parking 3/5 -Street parking only in front of the cafe, but there's also a big plaza parking lot available across the street. Service 5/5 -Friendly staff, owner was working at the register and gave us menu recommendations. This is also when we found out he was born and raised in LV, love that we are supporting a local business! Food 5/5 -Pistachio mortadella $15, the perfect refreshing summer sandwich. The focaccia is light and fluffy, the pistachio cream complimented the mortadella really well, every bite was addicting. -Tuscan truffle $15, this sandwich was a lot more savory. My favorite part was the eggplant caponata, it was saucy and countered the deep flavor of salami so well. Get this if you want something complex and full of flavors! -Iced strawberry matcha $7.5, I'm not an expert at matcha drinks but this was yum! It had strawberry cream top on top and puree on the bottom, matcha in the middle. It tasted harmonious and not separated, matcha tasted rich and mixed with the strawberry made me feel like I was having a dessert! Sweetness was perfect, not too sweet. -Iced latte $6, strong and creamy, my biggest fear with lattes is when they come out too milky and weak, this was not the case at all. Ambiance 5/5 -The interior had a minimalist design that makes it feel almost like a cave, comfortable seating. Good environment for remote work or catch up with friends, they do play music. There are also tables and chairs covered seating outside.

    Smores Latte (front) and Regular Latte (back)
    Erika T.

    Parking can be tough but once inside, there is a nice ambiance and vibe. There is indoor and outdoor seating which is nice. The menu is small but their specialties/seasonal drinks are probably the best. We got the smores lattes and a regular latte which were both good. I really hope they keep the smores latte because it wasn't too sweet and had such a nice flavor especially with the foam on top. The regular latte was also good and strong, with no acidic espresso flavor which I liked. I would definitely come back and want to try their affogato latte next!

    Iced Toasted Marshmallow lattes
    Taylor C.

    I have a deep love for strong and sweet-but-not-too-sweet coffee. Don't be fooled by the whole marshmallow in the Iced Toasted Marshmallow latte. It absolutely did what I needed it to do. The sandwiches were large and I was happy to charge (my card). I'll be back for that Prosciutto & Fig.

    Prime rib sandwich
    Emma J.

    Sandwiches were great, but it took 40 minutes to get our orders. Understandable since it had just opened! Parking is a bit tricky around there as well.

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    Emmett T.

    Vici Cafe is located on the ground level of the V Tower Apartments across the street from the Linda Vista Plaza. Parking was all curbside unless there were dedicated spots behind the building which I didn't bother to investigate. The inside was modern and spacious with tables to the right, countertop seating to the left adjacent to a window, and on the other side of said window was an outside patio equipped with small round tables. To the left of the service counter was a spread of baked goods in a display case. To the right of the service counter were various deli meats and vegetables. The menu was listed on a wall behind the counter and also as two sheets. Breakfast items, pastries, and focaccia sandwiches were the food categories. Coffee, tea, and specialty drinks made up the beverage offerings. Of the seven kinds of sandwiches, my selection was the Tuscan Truffle. The ingredients on the focaccia bread were Tuscan turkey, peppered salami, truffle goat cheese, eggplant caponata, garlic aioli, and calabrian hot honey. I liked the pepperiness from the salami as well as the kick from the hot honey. They added mild spiciness to the sandwich which was cut in half and neatly wrapped in wax paper before being placed inside a cardboard box. I gave a four star rating for my takeout experience at Vici Cafe.

    Javier B.

    Coffee shop Linda Vista Coffee, matcha, tea, and Sandwiches Minimal street parking Pastries available Pet friendly Restroom inside Amex accepted Outdoor and indoor seating Coffee fast service Sandwiches very slow but good Cashier needs to focus lol

    Jack M.

    Vici Cafe has recently opened its doors. Since they are just getting underway, not all items are available yet, including the well balanced cortado and their signature sandwiches, but they are coming! Soon! In the meantime, I had an iced Americano with 2% milk and a dusting of cinnamon with a butter croissant. The Americano was well made and the coffee itself was very good. The butter croissant could have benefited from another minute in the warmer, but it was a good croissant nevertheless. The cafe offers a variety of espresso based beverages, ceremonial matcha lattes, and regular teas as well. The service was very friendly and the employees were welcoming. I only witnessed street parking.

    Ham & Salami - good, but a little sweet
    Anna E.

    Super cute new space in my hood!! We came on a Sunday around 11ish for some sandwiches to go. We ordered the Pistachio Mortadella (yum), the Turkey Aioli (also yum) and the Ham & Salami (yum, but a little on the sweet side). The bread for all of them was the right amount of chewy/crispy. They also all had a good amount of toppings to bread and aioli ratio. I would for sure get the pistachio and turkey again. It was fairly busy, but we still received our sandwiches pretty quickly. The only thing a little off was that they called us up as they finished each one, vs. just giving them to us all at once. Definitely can't wait to try the rest of the sandwiches and the drinks!

    Iced Strawberry Matcha
    Jessica D.

    This cafe is hidden and tucked away on a busy street but is definitely such a gem once you walk in! Parking is a bit tough but there is a parking lot towards the back. I had the iced strawberry matcha and it was the perfect amount of sweetness! Can't wait to come back to try their sandwiches.

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    This place is beautiful and the workers were super nice. Totally recommend! Would totally go again!

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    The sandwich was amazing!! It is exciting to have a new coffee shop with good coffee and food! Will be back!

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