29 Best Coffee Shops in El Cajon

“Great coffee find! We ordered a cold brew with vanilla bean foam. Fresh and yummy. We also ordered a vanilla bean iced latte and it was delicious. Not too much milk and they make the vanilla bean syrup in house. The service was good and everyone was nice. I would highly recommend this place for good coffee and service.“

“Just tried the Banana Cream coffee iced and by far the best I’ve ever had! Support your local businesses!“

“Guatemala coffee blend is reaaally tasty.“

“BEST Acaia Bowls in Town, Easy. Coffee is so Delicious from Common Good Coffee Roasters. Great Variety on Menu Coffee, Tea, Soda, Frappe Lovers, & Food. Stars on the Waffle Bowls, Parfait, & Bagels. Super Family Friendly! They have a Playground & Curbside pick-up available.“

“You feel the soul here. Baristas are kind, quick & great! The coffee is AMAZING! I think this might be my new favorite part of town! It’s become a staple in my daily routine & I wouldn’t have it any other way! LOVE! Can I give a million stars???“

“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“

“Okay, I am just calling what I saw, a hidden gem in Rancho San Diego! The server and gm knew the menu and were efficient in their service and demeanor A+. The food was fresh, nicely prepared, and presented. The food was very tasty and was beyond my expectations. My taste buds were pleased A. Ordered a drink, and it was well made A-. The price of this hidden gem was an A+ as well, which will lead to a return visit. Thank you.“

“This place is very nice. Their baklava has a unique flavor and you can tell it is handmade. They also have a version that is sugar free (made with honey instead). I tried quite a few pieces when we got home and I was very pleased. The only criticism I have is the price. It is VERY expensive. $25-$30 per pound. ?“

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

“Honestly this is the best Starbucks of ALL San Diego. The staff is so friendly and the line goes pretty fast especially during rush. Enna, is so sweet. She made me feel like a valued customer when she remembered my order and name and greeted me over the speaker. Lauren is so funny, my three year old asks for her all the time just to tell her hi. Jerimiah is so chill, always has the best drink recommendations when I cannot make up my mind and a sweet wonderful human being. Best Starbies hands down, with an amazing team!“

“The customer service was awesome for my first visit to this location! I simply went in to schedule the conference room for the next morning. The cashier was very thoughtful, efficient and courteous!

On my 2nd visit, the exceptional care continued. I thanked them and told them our visit and use of the conference room was awesome.

We will be back! If by chance any of our future visits are less than what we expect, we will kindly let them know, in love, with the reasonable expectation of returning to find what was wrong, corrected.“

“I have been coming here since about 1987 when my dad used fo take us before he dropped us at school and went to work. If we got up good at 5am and got dressed and ready on time, he would bring us here or to Aunt Emma's restaurant further down the road. I used to always get the same thing, it's like a tortilla with fruit and a sugar type frosting on it. I also love the maple bars. So good.

One thing that i always wonder is why they leave the doors propped open all night long. Weird.

Parking: Tons of it“

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

“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!“

“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!!“

“It's hit and miss here. Seems it really just depends on the time of day, and who your barista is. Some days they are really quick, and amazing service. Other days, they are down to one person and very slow, and the drinks are sub par. Overall it's descent, but they could work on staff coverage, and not burning coffee.“

“Great teas and coffees.I love this place“

“Dutch bros is all over Central Valley, and since I’m new to SD area was super excited to find Dutch bros a little closer from CV area. However being new to the area, had no idea this was still under construction. Wished there was some eye catching notification that it’s still closed when I searched for the nearest Dutch Bros.

My reason for only 4 stars is, I’ve sent multiple emails asking for the projected month they plan on opening, and I got nothing. Any helpful comments would be appreciated. I don’t live in El Cajon.“

“love this Starbucks friendly staff, clean great place“

“I received a pleasant surprise! I have always enjoyed Starbucks, but today, I wanted something decaffeinated that wasn't coffee-ish! The staff suggested I try their passion tea but with added lemonade. When I got to the service window, the very courteous staff member said, "There's no charge whenever we recommend our favorites to a customer. Just tell us later if you did/didn't like it!" Well, that free drink was crisp and refreshing! Good service doesn't get any better than that! Kudos, Team-Starbucks! ✔️“

“Eric & Leisha are the best! They are very welcoming and always treat me and my daughter like family. Eric always makes me the best freestyle drinks and Leisha always gives me the best recommendations. This is my favorite go to Starbucks ! Thanks you two ?“

“My fav coffee spot ☕ Love it❤“

“I like Vanitea. They are always dependable with their milk teas, and recently, they added popcorn chicken, which I love.

The popcorn chicken was spicier than what I anticipated. I asked for mild but definitely got served medium. Nevertheless, it was crispy and tasty. They use thigh meat for their chicken, not that there's anything wrong with that.

The coconut milk tea was very good and not overly sweet at 25% sugar. It had good coconut flavor.

The service was very friendly.“

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

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“My favorite coffee shop the people are always nice and polite.“

“This review is long overdue. I was having a bad day and I was lucky enough to have “Z” help me. She made me one of her custom drinks per my request and it totally changed my day ! Thank you Z for your kindness, sisterhood, and such a great drink.“