24 Best Coffee Shops in El Cajon

“Great spot for a cortado and the occasional pastry! Highly recommend.“

“banana cream espresso was worth the 7$ so good“

“I saw an ad for their iced Turkey Pistachio Latte when I walked into Parkway Plaza and it was an instant YES. I was like YES this is what adult money is for! It's absolutely delicious! 10/10! Has different layers of pistachio, nutella, whip cream drizzled with chocolate and pistachio cream then sprinkled with pistachio powder. Can't believe it was only $8. And the woman that works here is so sweet and welcoming. Loved my first experience at this gorgeous cafe and I will be back!🙏🏻❤️“

“The WWJD is really good 😊“

“Visiting the area & stopped in because it was close to where we were - glad we did. The best frappes we’ve had, no joke! Cozy little coffee shop. Good service.“

“Maria’s coffee shop, a hidden gem in the Fletcher Hills area.

It is the perfect place to start your day. It’s a great way to support a local business while enjoying a handcrafted coffee. We love coming here whenever we get the chance and truly appreciate the great atmosphere and hospitality.“

“I wanted to get a head start on holiday traffic but still had to work on my laptop for a few hours and needed a little bit of quiet. This Starbucks is right off the freeway and has a conference room, which I didn’t expect. So if you’re on the go and need somewhere to work/WIFI, this location is great.“

“I enjoy being able to kick back no fuss - relaxed atmosphere - drink my coffee read my news and my Facebook without a care in the world“

“Freaking love this place. Pizzas are amazing. It's a big place with plenty of seating inside and outside. Caramel by the Sea is awesome. Gelato options are the icing on the cake. Come here with friends for lengthy talks and good times.“

“Great customer service and delicious tea!! Love the custom drinks and adding coconut to anything is fantastic. Erica is a great barista and I"ll definitely be back and bring my friends! So friendly, knowledgeable, and professional.“

“Coffee is really good !! Owners are incredibly nice !“

“Morgan helped me with my order for Food, Drinks and 3 cake pops. The polar bear cake pops were a hit with my Grandchildren.
Service was excellent and she has a great personality.
Thank you
Carol Lovejoy
Nov. 19, 2025

Fatima did an excellent job with my order in the drive thru. I ordered several food items and several drinks all perfect. I enjoy this Starbucks even though it is not the closest to my home. Fatima made my whole day with her friendly attitude and she is the reason I will continue returning to this Starbucks.
Thanks again
Carol Lovejoy
7/23/25 at 7:20am

Melissa made my Venti Matcha Cream Frapp to perfection. She was so nice and friendly. Thank you so very much
Carol
4/18/24“

“Seriously my best experience at a Starbucks ever. Thank you Marisa for 5 star service, for helping me with my app and for advising another customer that she could leave a tip for valet by scanning the back of her card after she was told she couldn't get cash back if paying by visa. Marisa was very helpful to everyone while I was there. Top notch service with a smile! And they even spelled my name right this time . #youshouldbehere“

“love this Starbucks friendly staff, clean great place“

“So very yummy. Sad I can’t buy it for my home.“

“I always have a pleasant visit everytime I come to this location. I vibe well with all the staff there. I want to acknowledge the whole crew yet there were 3 that were super today. My usual was always the Frappes of many choices but this time I decided to have "Nani" decide for me. First time I ever had Chai. I don't remember which kind of Chai but it just might be my new favorite.Vay and Samantha were lovely to have around, they don't treat me like a paycheck at all. Everyone there treats me like a friend at best.This will always be my favorite Starbucks to commute through!!“

“My baby girl loves Smoothies and we drive past everyday so figured today we should try it…& I’m so glad we did!! These smoothies are very yummy!! Baby girl drank all of hers and even wanted mine…. We will definitely be back for more soon!“

“Wow what a nice call work they are the best“

“I absolutely love this place. Baklava was fresh and very authentic not the fake style baklava you find at other places. they also have high quality fresh coffee from americanos to lattes to iced coffees with cold foams. i wish i lived closer i would get my coffee everyday from this place.“

“My wife and I stopped in on October 25 near closing. One of the employees, a young male, opened the door for us, and I asked if they were open since it was late and most places were closed. He assured us they were and let us in. The pastries had been put away, but he still offered us some, which was awesome since we needed something sweet to perk us up.
He took our order, gave us our pastries and our drinks, and got us back on our two-hour drive home. He was extremely friendly and professional. I don't typically do reviews, but the service that compelled me to write this. I hope this young man gets the recognition he well deserves.“

“If you're ever in El Cajon you have to stop here. It's a total must-do anytime I come back to town.
​These are not those silly, fancy donuts that places like Krispy Kreme or Dunkin' try to sell you. They are the real ones. The donuts you actually remember from when you were a kid.
​Seriously, forget those imitators and stick with the originals right here. This place is a must-have for the great taste and a powerful trip down memory lane.“

“am a Starbucks fan ❤🙌🙏... love how they prepare my favorite drinks....😁😍👍❤“

“This was my first time. I used the drive-thru, and I had a really good experience overall. The barista was friendly, patient, and took the time to help me pick a drink that matched my taste preferences, which I really appreciated. It made the process easy and welcoming instead of rushed.
The drink itself was great and well balanced. The only small downside was that the espresso flavor was a little muted compared to what I usually like, but it was still very enjoyable and clearly made with care. I’d definitely come back and try it again — especially with how helpful the service was.“