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    Village Cafe

    4.7 (135 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 1:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed

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    The Village Cafe Special
    Kiki L.

    I had such a great experience here! I was greeted right away, which instantly made me feel welcomed. I ordered the Village Cafe Special, and it was delicious. I also appreciated that they asked what type of milk I preferred instead of assuming -- it's the little details that make a difference. Service was quick, and every employee I interacted with was polite and friendly. Definitely a spot I'd come back to again!

    Acai Bowl
    Cody A.

    One of my favorite coffee shops and breakfast places in San Diego. Affordable and delicious. The açaí bowl in particular absolutely rocked. So fresh and clean. The management team is fantastic, kind, and friendly. They remembered our order from the day before.

    Stephanie H.

    Phenomenal! We stayed down here for a weekend and wanted a quick, fresh breakfast to start my morning! Highly recommend. Cute, quaint coffee shop. Good food. Great coffee atmosphere. L

    Village Cafe Special
    Derrick R.

    Friendly Sevice and good food. I was fortunate to meet the owner Quentin and staff, total All Stars

    Dirt chai latte, acai bowl and seating
    Casey P.

    Went early Saturday morning and loved the cute, spacious vibe. The staff was super friendly! I had a dirty chai latte and an açaí bowl--both were delicious. It's a great spot for an easy, quick morning grab or to sit and enjoy a relaxed breakfast. Only thing to note is there's no WiFi, so it's more of a place to unplug and enjoy your meal.

    Amazing experience! Q and Jill were so attentive and kind and the coffee was so delicious! I got the village cafe special and it was perfect! The coffee shop has such a cute vibe and lots of places to sit and relax or work on your computer.

    Açaí bowl and protein shake
    Mary D.

    Order is always made fresh. I've never had a disappointing experience. Service is fast even if it's only one person running the whole store! I see so much love and effort into not just the coffee, but the food as well. It's a simple menu but the flavors are definitely there! Besides the coffee, conversation with the owner is always wholesome. The way he can bring out and share the flavors through his culture and life experiences..is amazing! He will adjust to your tastebuds! I'm always served coffee with perfect sweetness, not too sweet, just perfect. Dining area is always clean and chill spot to do some work in peace. I'm indecisive and the owner always helps me decide and he always gets my cravings right! If you live in downtown this is definitely a go to spot for you! I believe he does catering as well! So I'll definitely keep that in mind for events in the future!!

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    Jake R.

    This is my go to weekday work space. It's a nice little spot, actually the second location of the cafe series. The other one is only a block away. I like this place because they have coffee in the morning and early afternoon, and then they close for a couple hours. Reopening for evening time with the addition of hookah. The location is great for east village locals. Just a walk away from the bars and a lot of apartments and condos in the area. The service is really good. It's usually annoying trying to get new coals, but the guy who I think was the owner, was really on top of making sure the hookah was going smoothly. I haven't tried the coffee,(not really a coffee drinker) but I hear it's really good. They have a bathroom in the back that's clean. The new decor and the chill customer base makes for a nice spot to pull out the laptop and get some stuff done. Unlike some of the other hookah lounges close by that blast music, I can actually hear the conferences that I have to be in. There are couches all around for comfy seating. Good job. Of course I'll be back. Great addition to the area.

    Breakfast Croissant
    Julie R.

    I can't say enough good things about this hidden gem! From the moment you walk in, you're treated like family. The service is truly exceptional always friendly, attentive, and making you feel right at home. And let me tell you, their breakfast croissant is absolutely delicious! It's the perfect way to start your day along w a nice iced coffee. This place is more than just a coffee shop; it's a place where you can relax, connect, and feel like you belong. Highly recommend , the owner is amazing(:

    Isa G.

    The best food, açaí bowls, and coffee are at this place! From the moment you walk in, it makes you feel at home. 100% recommended!! Great atmosphere, good music, and fantastic service.

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    Rolando T.

    This has become my go to spot since I been in downtown. I'm always acknowledged and feel welcomed every time I stop by. I have become quite the regular now. I have tried a few things off the menu but the matcha and breakfast sandwich has easily become my favorite thing, it's always delicious! The place itself is really quiet and cute! They renovated the interior and it's very nice for conversations and or just studying. Definitely recommend this place for anyone!

    Iced vanilla Flavored Latte
    Wendy R.

    Oh my goodness. This place is delicious! We were looking for Turkish coffee around the neighborhood and we found this cafe so we tried it. Delicious!! We got Turkish coffee, i got an ice vanilla flavored latte and a vegan sandwich. My latte was delicious, for the amount they gave me for the price, very worth it and it was so good. The sandwich was soooo good too. The service was very welcoming, kind people overall. The place is a cute small cafe. Lots of space to sit for outdoor seating. Not wheelchair accessible, there's only 2 steps though. It's not too bad, if you can handle that. I will be coming again!

    Breakfast Croissant

    Such a cute place!!! Every time im in town i stop here and get the breakfast croissant with no egg and it is SO DELICIOUS, I will go out of my way just to get it. Owner is so sweet and helpful. I got a cortado from here and it was chefs kiss

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    Amazing. The fresh orange juice is top notch. Chai tea delicious. I wish the seating area was bigger.

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    6 months ago

    Incredible coffee, food, and vibes makes this one of the best coffee shops in San Diego!

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    Açaí and matcha latte is excellent. Owner is super friendly. Ambiance is super relaxed. Made my trip to SD even more excellent.

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    I loveeee this cafe. Coffee is very strong and delicious & the inside is super cute for WFH

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    Hi Mo I forgot to ask where you bought those lovely tables if love one in my Den also do you plan to start selling coffee beans?

    Tables I order it for homery online . And yes next month I’ll start to sell beans . Thank you for your rating .thank you for your support .

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