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    Vici Café

    4.3 (72 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Strawberry Matcha
    Keanna K.

    Nothing special about this place, it is subtle and cute for the neighborhood. WFH spot, with lots of outdoor patio seating available. I would consider hiring more experienced Barista's. Matcha was pretty but one of the worse tasting matcha's I've had. Also not a fan of the freeze dried strawberries. Dog friendly so that's nice! They offer small sandwiches, however the display was not very clean Still a new shop so hoping for improvement as time goes on!

    Turkey Aioli Sandwich
    Stephanie B.

    Good Italian sandwiches on soft foccacia bread. The turkey aoli was delicious and a good balance of meats and spreads. Drinks looked good, however I did not get one. You order at the counter and they call your name when ready. Parking is really challenging as they don't have a designated lot and minimal street parking. The cafe has indoor and outdoor seating, however, the outdoor area was a bit of a wind tunnel.

    Pistachio mortadela
    Arnold T.

    Very impressed with the italian sandwhich. We got the pistachio mortadella and it is expectedly to be sweet from the pistachio cream but I was surprised that it had actual pistachio nuts. Focaccia bread is good...it think the sandwich might be better if the bread was lightly toasted. Very clean place and they have an outdoor area if you have pets.

    Pistacchio mortadella
    Curt T.

    Wow. Good flavorsandwich. It didn't have much truffle flavor but love the pistacchio nuts in it for the crunch. And the goat cheese and mortadella was crazy delicious. A great sandwich. The staff was pleasant and quick service. Plenty of seating inside and have outdoor seating also and appears like pets are allowed. Great sandwiches and the coffeess look good as well. I'd come back.

    Danny D.

    I got one of their seasonal pumpkin lattes which was solid. Service was quick. It's a nice cool atmosphere inside - maybe a bit sterile of an environment. There's plenty of space to sit inside and outside. Great place to study. Parking is a bit tough - there's street parking. The liquor store lot next door has signs saying specifically only for their customers.

    Interior
    Michelle W.

    - parking can be tricky but there's a small lot to the left and behind as well as the large plaza across the street! - the interior had an industrial cement look and it was large too, lots of seating both indoor and outdoor - the staff were so sweet and welcoming! (1) pistachio mortadella sandwich ($15): so pleasantly surprised how packed this was! My craving for a mortadella sandwich was thoroughly satisfied after this. The pistachio spread, creamy goat cheese, fresh arugula, and mortadella slices were a winning combo (2) banana bread latte ($7.50): this was a hit too. The espresso was strong not bitter and the fresh banana flavor wasn't too sweet (I asked for less sweet!). That cream top added a nice banana vanilla flavor as well

    Latte
    Queenie N.

    The drinks looked more aesthetic than they tasted. The coffee was watery and underwhelming. The matcha was also more dessert-like. Honestly, it felt more like influencer-based marketing than a place focused on making genuinely good drinks.

    The Pumpkin Cookie Butter Latte and Pumpkin Cookie Butter Matcha
    Samantha H.

    The place itself is very cute and I like that there is inside Nd outdoor seating. However, the matcha was not good at all and extremely sweet and tastes just like milk. The coffee was better but kinda lacked flavor. I would go there for only the sandwiches! They are really big just the half portion. But they are expensive for a sandwich. Service was okay.

    Berries and cream matcha
    Eugene C.

    I had wanted to come here when they first opened but didn't get a chance to check it out until recently. It's located right under a residential building so you will need to find some street parking nearby. I originally came here cause I wanted to try some drinks but I did notice that they were also selling Italian sandwiches which interested me so I went with the pistachio mortadella while my partner went with the Tuscan truffle. We also got a berries and cream matcha and iced toasted marshmallow latte to try. I'll start off by saying that I thought the drinks were just okay. The creams on both the drinks were good but I don't think the matcha nor the coffee were very noteworthy in anyway (matcha didn't have a very prominent flavor and the espresso didn't seem very potent either) which is a shame because they do look very pretty. On the other hand though the sandwiches were definitely worth it. Not only are they massive but the quality of ingredients and the combination of flavors made them exceptional. For example the Tuscan truffle comes with a lot of ingredients which includes goat cheese, hot honey, salami, turkey, etc and they all complement each other very well. I also haven't had pistachio cream in a sandwich before but I really enjoyed it in the pistachio mortadella (added a sweet touch and the texture of the cream worked well with the sandwich also). There are definitely other Italian sandwich shops in San Diego which I think have better focaccia bread but they also happen to be way more expensive than this location (probably 5-6 dollars more on average). I would definitely come back for the sandwiches but unfortunately not too sure on the drinks for me personally.

    Outside
    Madison W.

    It was a little difficult to find since it's part of an apartment complex. My directions took me to behind the building. Parking is only street parking too. The inside was very clean and aesthetic while also being super spacious! I would definitely come back to wfh. I got the prosciutto and fig sandwich and the ingredients all paired perfectly together. The banana bread latte was more artificial banana tasting so I didn't really like it and wouldn't recommend unless you like that type of banana flavoring. They have lots of other cool drinks to try! My latte came out quick but had to wait a little for the sandwich which makes sense.

    Outside seating
    Vivian T.

    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.

    Current menu and prices
    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.

    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.

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    4.1(28 reviews)
    0.1 mi•Linda Vista

    I so wanted to try the coffees, licuados, tortas, and pastries. Posted hours for the coffee shop…read morethe day I went was 7am-6pm. It was 1:30pm when I arrived. I parked in the alley in front of the entrance. I noticed they had security patrols by the building. There is a recycling center in the alley across from the bakery, it was busy over there today! Sadly, the coffee/smoothie bar was closed, and I settled for regular brewed coffee, some pan dulce, and a pollo torta - two out of four things I wanted to try. The prices are very reasonable here. I almost ate one whole pan while waiting for my torta. It was sooo good. The girl at the counter was quick and friendly. My food came out within 10 minutes, behind customers that ordered two sandwiches as well. I didn't mind waiting for made to order at all. The torta was gigantic! Lots of pollo, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, frijoles, mayo, avocado, jalapenos. The taste was omg. Coffee was also good, just what I needed today.

    I just moved to Linda Vista area and there is no espresso anywhere! I arrived at 8am to purchase an…read moreespresso drink and a pastry. Saw their beautiful espresso machine as soon as I walked in. The staff working the register were very nice, but informed me that unfortunately they don't start serving espresso until 1pm which makes zero sense from a business standpoint, because most people want coffee in the morning. I am so disappointed and I will have to continue my search for a nice frothy morning cappuccino in Linda Vista.

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    We came for a company lunch and they did not disappoint! They got our big order out in a timely…read moremanner. I got the salad which was flavorful and had a large portion of protein. Their fresh juices were not too sweet and refreshing. They had plenty of seating inside and out.

    I've passed by this sleek modern location several times. It seems more spacious than the Del Mar…read morelocation. The Mendo app has been super wonky since the update. I couldn't place an app order so decided to just walk in and order as it wasn't busy at all around 11a. There were plenty of workers. There seemed to be quite a bit of to go orders (maybe they placed online on a computer? ). The cashier said the app has been down for all locations today. I asked if it would be a long wait for a sandwich and she said no. She was friendly and ordering was easy. I was handed a receipt. I wasn't really sure where to go or sit so gave myself a tour of the place. There are alot of tables (inside and out) plus the a/c felt amazing even with all the open doors and windows. I thought the sandwich would be a quick order but I think it was almost 15min or so ? I wasn't sure if they call a name or how it's done so I asked someone at the counter and she said they'd call name if you didn't give a phone #. Hopefully the app gets back on track next time as it would have been alot easier/faster with an order of one sammie (esp before the lunch crowd). The Not So Fried Chicken sandwich was pretty good even when I ate it few hours later for early dinner. The extra slaw provided a nice texture and heft to the sandwich. The ciabatta bread was flatter than other locations for some reason. Del Mar is still my fave location bc the staff there is so welcoming and amazing.

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