They read the neighborhood. Linda Vista badly needed a comfortable coffee shop. Great venue. Indoor and semi-outdoor. Good place to meet with a business associate. A musician played the other day. The downside is no fault of the cafe: I have to park in the shopping center next door or walk. The cafe could likely make more money if it could open up more hours, for instance mornings for the commute coffees. I personally do work in the eves in coffee shops. They could explore more hours. read more

- 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 read more

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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. read more

Vici Café - Pistacchio mortadella - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

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. read more

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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. read more

Vici Café - Pistachio mortadela - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

Amazing little neighborhood cafe. They have many specialty latte flavors to choose from and so many unique Italian sandwiches. The focaccia bread is absolutely incredible and they have so many sandwich spreads and Italian meats to really elevate it. I love when a coffee shop not only has good coffee but even better food! Add lots of seating, outlets, & WiFi and you have the perfect work from home cafe, which they had all of!! It's so cute inside with lots of indoor and outdoor seating and they are super dog friendly. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Love the space and menu -- super friendly service as well. We parked across the street at the shopping plaza and walked over, so parking wasn't an issue for us. The sandwiches looked amazing but we had just eaten so we ordered 2 matcha lattes, 1 strawberry and 1 unsweetened. Both were great and the strawberry one was perfectly balanced. I usually don't like my matcha flavored but I did enjoy this one! It has a little bit of jam/fruit puree, as well as a strawberry cold foam with freeze dried strawberries. I don't believe they up charged for milk substitute either. We'll be back to try the sandwiches! read more

Vici Café - Menu July 2026 - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

Vici Café - Smores Latte (front) and Regular Latte (back) - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

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. read more

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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. read more

Vici Café - Prime rib sandwich - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

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A nice little coffee shop in the middle of Linda Vista. Kind staff take your order at the counter. They have good drinks, decent pastries and great sandwiches. I love the mortadella and pistachio cream. True to the way they make sandwiches in Italy. Very good! The place gets a bit busy sometimes so it may be hard to get a seat inside but there are tables outside too so finding a seat isn't usually hard. read more

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 read more

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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. read more

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From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed by a warm atmosphere and some of the friendliest staff you'll ever meet. This has quickly become my new favorite coffee spot in San Diego! I ordered the banana latte with whole milk, the prime rib sandwich, and a plain bagel, and everything was absolutely delicious. This hidden gem in Linda Vista has an incredible vibe, outstanding customer service, and a genuinely welcoming feel that makes you want to stay awhile. They go above and beyond to make every visit special. If you're looking for great coffee, delicious food, and an amazing experience, this place is a must-visit. I will definitely be coming back again and again! read more

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Nice staff, quick service during lunch time. Ceremonial matcha latte was great, really tasty strong matcha flavor and they used a lot of powder for a strong green color. Strawberry latte was delicious too, good sweetness level. Matcha flavor was low because the strawberry flavor kind of overshadowed it, but still delicious read more

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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. read more

Vici Café - Iced Toasted Marshmallow lattes - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

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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! read more

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Genuinely the best coffee I've ever had. My mom got the Iced Vanilla Affogato Latte and I got the Iced Marshmallow Latte. I like my coffee more sweet and she likes hers more strong. They were both perfect. Also not pictured but I had the avocado toast and it was only $7! Packed with chili flakes, burrata, arugula, absolutely delicious. The servers were so nice and the cafe itself was so pretty. I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND! read more

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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. read more

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Was in the area and looking for a spot to catch up with a friend and get some work done. From the photos, the space looked spacious, bright and clean, with a cute modern aesthetic, and the drinks looked handcrafted and beautiful so we decided to try it out. It's located on the bottom floor of an apartment complex and there seemed to be no patron parking so I did have to drive around the block for about 10 min to find parking in a nearby neighborhood. There was plenty of space on a weekday around 10am and no line. The cashier was friendly and our drinks came out quickly. I ordered a black cold brew and my friend got one of the specialty matcha lattes with cold foam. The coffee was a bit bitter and tasted a bit like a concentrate, so not my favorite cold brew. The matcha drink looked beautiful. They have a fresh deli too with sandwiches made to order, a bit on the pricier side but that's a plus if you are looking for a place to stay a few hours and want to get some lunch too. Would definitely come back here to get work done but next time I might try something besides the cold brew. read more

Vici Café is one of the prettiest cafés I've been to. The space is so clean, modern, and calming, with beautiful lighting and such an aesthetic interior. The sandwich was AMAZING and honestly one of the best I've had in a while. The worker that helped me gave good recommendations and was super sweet and helpful! Everything tasted super fresh and flavorful, and the coffee was just as good. Such a perfect spot to do work or grab a bite and coffee. read more

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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. read more

Vici Café - Pistachio Mortadella (subbed truffle goat cheese for mozzarella) - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

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Vici Cafe is so aesthetically pleasing - it's so pretty, with a lot of open space - inside and out. My best friend heard about this place on social media so we had to give it to try. We came by on a Sunday and the line was out the door. Luckily, we didnt wait too long to get the front. We got the white chocolate raspberry latte & the strawberry + cream matcha; we have never finished coffee so quick lol it was really good! We did want to try the latte that had marshmallows but unfortunately they had just ran out when it was our turn but thats okay because it gives us a better reason to come back! read more

Vici Café - strawberry + cream matcha & white chocolate raspberry latte - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

I ordered a seasonal strawberry matcha and the truffle sandwich. I did enjoy the matcha, it was good! And the sandwich was a good size and had freshly sliced meats which was good. I will say the line moved extremely slow and maybe could be because they only have the specialty drinks on a small paper at the register so maybe people don't know what they want til they're at the register. Also my sandwich did take about 30-40 minutes. Buttt it was good and I wasn't in a rush so I didn't mind. Was cute and clean inside and they have a patio which is nice too. read more

Vici Café - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

it was okay. I had higher hopes for it, but maybe o came on an off day. The space itself is very spacious, cute aesthetic and I didn't realize they sell sandwiches too. I also keep forgetting that nowadays everything has cold foam/cream top and I should ask instead of assume it doesn't have any. It would be nice if it was in the description of the drink as well, specifically for the lactose intolerance peeps. I tried the salted caramel latte. It was super sweet, probably better suited for Carmel lovers ( I'm not a big Carmel person, just wanted to try one of their more popular drinks). Service was whatever as well, just another day and another customer. I'd like to come back and give it another try! read more

Solid spot for a quick coffee run or sit down to study/WFH. I got the iced Americano ($5) and it was a great dark roast--smooth and strong without being bitter. The space is a big plus, with plenty of both indoor and outdoor seating and great free WiFi. The food looked incredible (definitely coming back to try it next time). Parking isn't the easiest, but they do have 30-minute spots out front which makes grab-and-go pretty convenient. Would come back! read more

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New cafe near the Fashion Valley mall. They have a minimalistic gray look with seating inside and outside. There is no parking lot I'm assuming as I settled for street parking. We ordered a Matcha Latte and a Strawberry Matcha latte off the seasonal menu, around $8 each. They found out they ran out of vanilla cold foam after my friend ordered and offered either a replacement of another or waiting for the new batch. I'd come back here again to try their coffees or do some work next time I'm around the area. read more

Vici Café - Muffin - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

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A soft opening does deserve some grace as figuring out how to serve large amounts of people is stressful. The cafe was packed during my visit. Positives: The food is very yummy and the cafe itself is beautiful. Negatives: Unfortunately staff was visibly very slow and perhaps overwhelmed. It took about a half hour to receive two sandwiches. They were both ready at very different times so we had to wait to be able to eat together despite ordering the items at the same time. There was very limited parking with only street parking available in an area that's already competing for apartment parking. The drinks were ok, not bad by any means. With so many cafes opening in San Diego the price of the drinks and time it took to receive everything makes it less appealing to come back. Overall a nice choice for those local to the area but I'd rethink taking the time to drive over. read more

Vici Café - Prosciutto and fig - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

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Stopped by Vici to try out their coffee and sandwich offerings. Located on a side street, there isn't much parking on the street so I had to park in the parking lot of a strip mall about a block away. Unfortunately the spots right in front of the cafe are yellow and blue curbs. The shop itself is modern, bright and airy. They have a large indoors and outdoors section and was fairly quiet when I visited around lunch time, no blaring music playing. I opted for a cappuccino and the beef sandwich for lunch. The drink arrived fairly quickly but was quite disappointing as it tasted bitter, perhaps poor extraction or badly roasted beans. The sandwich was a bit better. A large square piece of focaccia bread with aioli, sundried tomatoes, slices of beef cut into two triangles. Large enough to fill two. Overall I would have rated it higher if the coffee was better, but there are so many better coffee roasters in San Diego, VIci has some work to do in this department. read more

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They serve Amazing Coffee drinks. Their drinks are creative and delicious. The space is light and airy. Plenty of seating,. The staff is friendly and their service is excellent. They also make some amazing Italian style sandwiches that are made fresh to order. I also tried their iced Matcha, and the flavor was top notch. Great work Vici Cafe! read more

Very aesthetic cafe to do work or just chill. Wasn't a big fan of the matcha but would come back again for the sandwiches and coffee! read more

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street parking inconvenient. nice interior vibes. good design. matcha was ok, sweet. sandwich was whatevers, its fine. read more

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Recently tried this coffee shop. Their coffees were mid to me personally, but I did have a small inconvenience where we asked if they could make a customized latte and were initially told yes, then later told no because they only serve drinks they've approved/tasted from their menu. However, I do want to say the customer service from the girl helping us was AMAZING. She was super sweet, professional, and honestly the reason I'd give the place another try. So if you're someone who likes heavily customized drinks, this may not be the spot for you since they seem pretty strict with their menu items. BUT if you want a really good sandwich, definitely check them out because the sandwiches were honestly sooo good! read more

Vici Café - Toasted Marshmallow Latte - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

I'm not really a coffee drinker, but I think it was very yummy! I had the toasted marshmallows latte, it was sweet but not overpowering. I also ordered the salted caramel latte, and affogato latte. Those who received the drinks said they were very yummy as well. The fig and prosciutto sandwich definitely did not disappoint! It was delicious. So much so that I am currently writing this as I buy three more for my family to try, because they so throughly enjoyed the one we shared yesterday! Definitely give it a try. The workers are very sweet and welcoming. The ambiance is nice and chill, good place to get work done. read more

Vici Café - Fig and Prosciutto sandwich on focaccia! - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

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Great new spot. Relaxing atmosphere with lots of space. Service was also very fast. I really like their drink menu as they have some interesting items aside from the standard coffee/latte drinks. I got a toasted marshmallow latte and the prime rib sandwich. The latte was really good because it had the perfect amount of sweetness without having to make any adjustments. Love the cookie crumble and the espresso itself had a deep flavor. The prime rib sandwich was excellent. The focaccia came out warm and the truffle aioli adds a nice touch. The sandwich is also huge for the price ($16). $16 is already on the cheap side for a steak/prime rib sandwich and this one is quite big, I could only finish half and I'm a pretty big guy. There are a lot of other sandwiches on the menu that look good too! read more

Vici Café - Prime rib sandwich - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

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It was my first coming to this coffee shop and the person cashier girl said the coffee with the ice cream is the most popular and it was really bad please don't get coffee it was the worst coffee I ever had read more