Chill place to get a tasty coffee drink. Friendly workers, clean counter top, great music to wake up to and vibe while waiting for your drink to be ready. Would come again, caffeine quality great, too!! read more

Such a cute little spot to grab a quick snack and a coffee or tea. They have a few chairs and small tables out front, and it's attached to a brewery (which was still closed when we visited). The barista/cashier was super friendly, which made the visit even better. My friend and I ordered a cold brew, a hot black tea, and a meat pie. Cold brew was solid, black tea was great, and the meat pie was decent - just a bit soggy on the bottom. A quick toast on both sides before serving would've made it perfect. Overall, really nice experience and a cozy place to stop by! read more

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I stumbled upon this place during my morning walk! It's super small and cute. It looks like it's run from inside kairoa brewing. There are 2 little tables out front with 2 chairs each and 2 stools at the bar to enjoy your drinks! Staff member was very sweet and made great recommendations. I tried the iced matcha with lavender honey and one of the mini chicken pies because... why not?! Definitely worth if if you're in the area looking for a quick pick me up. Food/drink review: Iced matcha: (4/5) It's pretty good. I don't really taste the lavender honey that was added. Overall decent drink! Chicken pie: (3.5/5) This was very interesting. The outside was super buttery, flaky and delicious. The inside was ehhh. The chicken is pretty dry. It comes with chicken and some veggies. Wouldn't order again. read more

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My favorite coffee shop!! Amazing specialty coffee and I love the vibes for working and sipping on my americano

My sweet friend Keala got me a gift card to Yipao! First things first. The hours of operation are 7am-2pm Monday-Thursday so good for the early risers. There isn't much street parking so be mindful of that. Now to the good part: the coffee!!! Well, I ordered the rosemary brown sugar latte and that sounds to die for already. I loved the subtle rosemary flavor with a balanced brown sugar syrup. I feared that this latte would be so sweet but I had absolutely NOTHING to fear! So creative! Anyway I could tell my latte was made from high quality coffee beans. Like the top of the line. Best of the best. Crème de la crème. I wouldn't steer you in the wrong direction trust. I'll be back next week! read more

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A friend from Colombia recommended I check this place out and it did not disappoint! As someone who only drinks black americanos, the espresso was perfect! I love the outdoor bar seating, too. They have some pastries but I didn't try any this time. I will definitely be back! read more

Yipao Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I love trying new food on Park Blvd so I was excited to try this coffee shop, but unfortunately it wasn't really memorable. I like the atmosphere as it is set up inside Koa Brewing & has some seating outside, but the coffee was mid. Tastes like something I could make at home, which is usually why I buy coffee out. Not bad but not amazing. read more

Yipao Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Amazing cortados and you can taste the quality of the coffee beans in the drinks! Great experience and would definitely go again.

Cute little coffee spot to sit in the sun and enjoy a latte... in my case a gingerbread latte. Some syrups are made in house and the barista was nice enough to give us a try of the syrups. Latte was foamy and satisfying. Love these local coffee shops! Parking is in the neighborhood and you may need to circle a couple of times. read more

Yipao Coffee - Gingerbread latte. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I've tried buying the beans here however they only tasted good one time. All other times they had a very strong vinegar taste like they are taking high quality beans and then ruining them by fermenting or storing them improperly. If you like your coffee to taste like tobacco sauce then be my guest. This comment goes for Bird Rock, as well, and that place is popular. I miss Westbean! read more

Little staycation in University Heights was a nice break from downtown. On our morning walk we ran by Yipao! They had some delicious options for snacks and pies. I will be coming back tomorrow for one haha. JP was so nice and was patient with us as we've never been and they had some really awesome choices. We decided on the Rosemary Brown Sugar coffee was delicious. thank you for the kind service early in the morning and great vibes! can't wait to come back. they do operate out of a brewery so it's outdoor seating with 2 small tables but a great little spot to hang. can't wait to get my card stamped , thanks again! read more

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Great coffee, cute location, and lovely service. They roast their own coffee and you can definitely taste the difference of a good roast. Great experience! Parking: Street parking, busy during rush hours Review: Coffee: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Decor: 5/5 read more

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Was my lucky day as parking was not an issue and finally able to check this coffee spot that has been on my list for some time. They offer so many options that I had to order 2 drinks LOL. I ordered the Rosemary Brown Sugar Latte and the Raspberry Latte. The rosemary latte is on their regular menu which is nice to see as this tasted really good. The rosemary flavor is a light hint and not too strong. It combines well with the coffee ... A combo one wouldn't think of. The raspberry latte is on the seasonal menu and they make their own raspberry syrup. I didn't get a lot of raspberry flavor (lighter than the rosemary hint), but the latte was still good! I do plan to go back and try their chai ginger latte as well as one of their lemonaded. Service was awesome (barista was so nice, fun and helpful). Feels like I found a new fav coffee spot . read more

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Coffee here is absolutely phenomenal. The seasonal Brown Sugar Rosemary Latte had the perfect amount of sweetness and flavors combined with the coffee. Would absolutely get it again. The Honey Lavender Latte is also delicious, I personally would go with the Brown Sugar Rosemary Latte because it's different and unique and can't be found at other coffee shops. On the main menu, there doesn't seem to be many options for flavors, however, there is a little sign that has all the seasonal flavors, definitely pick from those because this place has their own handmade syrups. I went in the morning on a weekday at 11 am and during that time, it isn't busy. There is street parking available and also a parking lot nearby. The staff is super friendly and will be a big help when deciding what to order. This place is like a little coffee stand connected to a restaurant. There is some outdoor seating, but the indoors is closed off for a different venue. Overall, love this place and the seasonal drinks they have. If you don't know what to get beforehand, just ask the staff and check out the seasonal drinks when you get there. read more

Yipao Coffee - Brown Sugar Rosemary Latte and Honey Lavender Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I tried the brown sugar rosemary and their strawberry latte. I really enjoyed that they had a lot of different latte syrup options than the typical ones you see at coffee shops. Also, the menu said that their syrups are homemade and I got to give points for that! read more

10/10 takeout spot! The coffee is perfectly strong and the staff are polite and friendly. They do have seating as part of the brewery that they're attached to but there are lots of mosquitos. I got bitten on my ankle wearing long pants so just a heads up. Most tables are high tops and I didn't not see any outlets so much more of a hangout (brewery) spot than place to work. read more

This place is very cute, service was fine but I have never had a worse matcha in my 32 years of existence. Starbucks is better, and that is embarrassing. It tastes like milk, the green is so light- are they low on matcha powder or something? My vape has more flavor. Maybe their coffee is good but do not recommend getting a matcha. read more

Yipao Coffee - Strawberry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

The coffee and environment were great! Coffee was delicious and the staff (Castor) were absolutely amazing! Definitely recommend this spot ! read more

Yipao Coffee - Espresso Tonic & Colombian Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I stop by every morning for my cappuccino. Maria and her team are not only kind but skilled baristas. I'm so happy to live close to a great coffee spot! I recently learned that their coffee is roasted by Maria's husband which explains why it's great. P.S. ask Maria why the name is Yipao - it's a fun story. read more

Yipao Coffee is one of my favorite spots -- the coffee is absolutely delicious! I love it so much I started buying their bagged coffee to enjoy at home. The staff is always friendly and the vibe in the store is consistently pleasant. Orders can take a little time, but in my opinion, it's totally worth the wait. read more

Great little walk up coffee bar inside Kairoa. They do fantastic coffee and the staff is always friendly. Love to walk my dog here in the mornings read more

I've been here about four times. The first time, an older gentleman (I'm going to guess is the owner but I'm not sure) made my coffee. I think that was probably the best I've had at Yipao. The other three times were made by other people, but the coffee just didn't taste as good as the first person who made it. The coffee is still good, but I wish the coffee is consistent disregard who made it. I've also been ordering the same thing each time. I would still come back, but probably because I'm waiting for the first guy who made it to show up. Hahha! read more

I ordered a chai latte which was not too sweet! There was no wait, given it was around 4PM in the day. There was little seating outside but you could go into the brewery with which it shared a building. read more

Yipao Coffee - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Cute little window you can order a coffee from in University Heights. This one is located inside/next to Kairoa Brewing. I got the panela latte--which is like a sugar cane drink. I got a pastry but I can't remember what I got so must've not been memorable. This is a good place if you want a quick coffee to go. read more

You can't get wrong with their Colombian coffee selection and yummy treats. Service is quick and friendly, the little corner is always filled with good vibes while waiting for tasty coffee. Also their passionfruit juice is simply THE MUST! Highly recommend! read more

Pretty good cup of Coffee. Will buy a bag once I get all my stuff unpacked. I think they only sell Colombian beans?

Located across from park and rec. street parking only, takes up a small space next to Kairoa. 30 min parking spots right out front. Really in between 3 and 4 stars. Pumpkin spice - really good. Not overwhelmingly sweet like the sbux PSL. Tasted like pumpkin pie. Would get again! Their syrup is made in house and is amazing. The BEST I've had in SD this fall season. Beef empanada - this was bad and not worth $7.50. It wasn't cooked all the way and was cold in the middle. I think it was prob because they had a huge line and were PACKED. Endless summer cold brew - this was awful. It tasted like cold brew mixed with a ton of citrus and not in a good way. It was incredibly sour and bitter tasting. It felt like it was missing the honey or some other part of the drink. read more

Yipao Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Amazing matcha! Friendly barista. And dog treats! Good location in university heights. I'll come back often read more

Nice decor. Okay coffee, but the bagel was disgusting. That's not a bagel. That's a piece of ciabatta covered in butter and baked in a shape of bagel. I understand having new delicious types of pastries that aren't muffins... I don't like muffins, but why mess with a bagel? Bagels are already perfection. Do yourselves a favor and switch to a traditional bagel baker. That sh*t was disgusting. Straight to the trash after the first bite which went into the trash as well. Two stars for decor, one star for okay coffee. read more

Unfortunately didn't enjoy our coffee here. For the price point, the mocha coffee was lacking flavor. It's like drinking milk with chocolate syrup that is very bland. They also didn't have oat milk available for the day. For a bag of beans and two coffee, we paid $34 which I honestly think isn't worth it. Good customer service though but I don't think we'll be coming back. read more

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Yipao not a repeat for me. Their cold brew was super weak and they don't make their own syrups...a decidedly un-craft move on their part. The whole encounter was a pretty joyless event. I'd rather go to Oliver for a lovely experience and good cold brew! read more

Yipao Coffee - Super weak brews:( - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Got there matcha latte and maybe I'm just used to matcha lattes being sweetened but theres wasn't sweetened and so it just wasn't good to me and hard to enjoy. But I will say their matcha flavor was present and had a very natural taste which I appreciate. I also had a wait a few min for someone to come and take my order which was kind of frustrating! I totally get that it was the middle of a work day and business can be slow.. but at least have a bell or a buzzer so that customers can let you know they have arrived. read more

I was coming every day to Yipao but after four visits in a row of watery Latte's, I stopped visiting. The regular barista's who were making my delicious Latte's changed shifts and the consistency was lost. Haven't been back. read more

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Loved how yummy and strong their iced coffee was when we visited last week. They serve Colombian roast which has a great flavor to it. We had our puppy Maya with us and the server was nice enough to give her a pup cup without us even asking. It's safe to say she loved it! read more

Yipao Coffee - Pup cup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

This place gives legit Bogota nostalgia vibes. Came here twice. Ordered a cappuccino which was on point. My sister ordered on two separate occasions the dulce and caramel macchiato lattes. Service was inviting and overall, good value. I would highly recommend this place again!! read more

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Located right in the heart of the university heights neighborhood. Due to covid they only have a walkup area to order and about 4 seats off to the side to sit at. They have a pretty standard coffee menu with some additional tea and juice options. Their most popular items seem to be their cold brew and their lattes but I decided to go with a standard black coffee and a pop tart. They get their baked goods from another bakery and they are all vegan. The coffee was just ok since it was pretty mild and I like a stronger, bolder brew. The pop tart was pretty much puff pastry with some jam in between. The baristas were really nice and helpful when I had a couple questions on drinks and whatnot. read more

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I've been coming to Yipao for almost two years and it's the best coffee in the area. The service is always friendly and they brighten up my day . I've tried a few of their food items as well , their beef pie is my favorite. If you like pour overs, they have an excellent variety to choose from (las Flores is my favorite). They also offer subscription for anyone wanting to buy some Colombian coffee to make at home or give as a gift . I would highly recommend this place for anyone wanting the best Colombian specialty coffee San Diego has to offer . read more

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This is my go to coffee shop when in university heights. I get the panela latte with almond milk light sweet hot and it's always delish read more

Yipao Coffee - Cappuccino and Panela latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Great unique coffee business. All their coffee beans are from different parts of Columbia. They roast them in house, and you can choose which you want to drink. Their pour overs are ground fresh in a nice grinder, and brewed in front of you. They come out great. read more

My friend and I ordered Iced Colombian Mochas with oat milk at their North Park truck before watching a concert at The Observatory. The coffee flavor was pretty strong (could be stronger), but the cocoa powder was not fully dissolved and blended into our drinks at all--there were a lot of chunks and powdery bits, and I don't think this drink was supposed to be like that. It was almost an unpleasant experience. We felt that our drinks were rushed--the guy was very distracted while making them--and if the cocoa was just dissolved completely, our coffees probably would've tasted so much better. It's definitely disappointing since we paid over $8 for each of those iced mochas and it's just the size of a grande cup you'd get from Starbucks. Personally, I don't think I'll be a repeat customer. read more