50 Best Cafes near Imperial Beach

“Really sorry that I didn't stay for breakfast this morning............I was hoping to make you my breakfast stop.............but this morning I noticed that you were at least one person short and almost a full house...........sorry I usually don't have the time to wait in a big line............if you have the time to wait the food and drinks are very good............but if you're looking for a quick grab and go spot............this one isn't it.........it can be a good hang out or date spot...........but plan to be stuck in line and wait for awhile“

“The food was great! I had 2 eggs two pancakes. It took a bit to get to me but it was a good serving. I ordered my daughter the French toast it was a good serving as well! The potatoes needed some salt. I had the Mexican mocha latte It wasn't my favorite, I couldn't taste the coffee but it definitely tastes like chocolate. I recommend this place Try it out for yourself“

“Whether you are popping in for a glass of wine before shopping at Sepulveda next door or having dinner of their wonderful specials that change daily (check Instagram), you will enjoy your experience at Juan Jasper. Lots of lively conversations between the staff and patrons (while still being attentive), varied and upbeat music playing just loud enough in the background, and a direct view of the kitchen makes for a wonderful atmosphere. A small act of consideration and respect by a customer is rewarded by the generous proprietor. This is what service and dining should be. You can see why folks happily wait to get a seat at this local gem. Cannot recommend enough: great for lunch and dinner.“

“Came in on a busy Monday but only had to wait 10 mins! Never had been to this place before but was delighted by Sebastian who accommodated us well and who always was checking on us. The food was so good and loved the crepes at the end very yummy veryyyyy yummy!“

“This is The best coffee I've ever had. I've been drinking coffee for years and can be a little bit of coffee snob sometimes. The moment I tasted their "Daily Rations" on my tongue, I could easily say that is The Finest cold brew I've had. It's very aromatic and exudes a strong bourbon smell, also very smooth and gentle on your tongue with a little creamy texture. The barista there also let me try other flavors, and each all tasted so good in its own way. I will definitely come back for their cold brew again“

“I went here cause of the large number of 5-star reviews on google maps this place has. I wasn’t disappointed. Very efficient service. Loved the ambience of the place. The breakfast croissant sandwich is a unique offering in the area and honestly it was so good.“

“We ate dinner here on a Friday night, and we loved it so much that we came back for breakfast on Sunday. Breakfast is great, but their dinner is the real star to us. Every option is so creative and delicious, and the price for what you get is very reasonable.“

“C-Level is a San Diego treasure. The menu is so yummy and the view is amazing. I had the "skirts on fire" salad and it's one of my favorites anywhere. My aunt had the ahi avocado stack and it looked delicious. Our server, Mindy, was friendly and attentive. .“

“The food at Donny's is always delicious. Donny, the owner, is always in a good mood, starting conversation with customers making them feel like friends even though it is the first time they meet. I love this small, cozy, cheerful and welcoming place.“

“Nice place to have a coffee,The contrast between old ceramic containers on decor and new plastic raps in use, settled dry flowers and moveable fresh flowers is visually playful and joyful. like the jars collection and the natural aesthetic engages in minimalism. A little primitive in practical elegance.Desert is good, personally prefer a little less sweetnessWill return definitely!“

“I absolutely love this place for our community! The owners and staff are truly amazing. Big shout out to Landry for the stellar service always. I’m here every week and the food is amazing! I’m so in love with my order I never change it. That juicy chicken sandwich, the white mocha blended. Sometimes I get the watermelon lemonade to take for the road! Check this place out there are always events and vendors.“

“The social atmosphere here is so amazing! everyone was very outgoing and expressed their ambitions, goals, and dreams freely without ridicule or judgement. The owners were open and engaged with everyone who stepped into the establishment, I can't wait to go back!!!“

“We were looking for a deli on the way back from Point Loma and found this place on Yelp. Our group of 6 was impressed by the food quality at this family run business. Everything appeared freshly made and the quality was high. Would highly recommend.“

“We finished eating at Buona Forchetta and wanted to continue with drinks. Kindred was packed so we came to Harland. So glad we did. We got seated immediately, great drink options and great prices!It was too cold to sit outside but great if you have fur babies.“

“AWESOME! loved the food choices. All the food in the menu is served all day. Coffee/tea open bar is unique and very cool. Grab a menu and seat yourself - love it. Super fast service. The freshly squeezed orange juice is amazing - we have travelled the world and tasted freshly squeezed orange juice everywhere and this is top. Georgie was our waiter…super friendly. A++.“

“My family and I had the best time here. The decor was very nice. Upstairs, they played funny video clips for the kids. The servers were great. Helped in every way, checked on us to see how we were doing, and one young lady even took our picture for us. One of the servers carried a full glass of water on top of 3-4 other full glasses. The food was the very best part. There was more than enough to eat if you could stop eating. The price was very good too. I would have paid more.“

“I visited Nibbles for the first time in PB today with a Senior Tour Group. It was fantastic!! I had the Mocha drink and it was soo delicious!!! But not to mention their Chocolates!! They were tasty and could not get enough!! A much stop and visit place for sure!!!! And the owners a most wonderful couple!!! Loved it and will be back!!!“

“Good place for an expensive bite delicious bite. I love how the servers are accommodating in the beginning but forget about you after the food was delivered to the table. The place is small but cute. Only recommendation is for service to remain the same throughout the whole time.“

“If you’re in Coronado don’t even bother going anywhere else for breakfast until you’ve stopped here.Strong quick service, delicious high quality food. Giant portions, come hungry. This was takeout so I imagine sit down is even better.“

“Great little South Bay Coffee Shop! I got the Dirty Topo Chico and my fiance got a Peanut Butter Latter. Both were excellent and fairly priced! Supporting small businesses during these times is very important, don't settle for overpriced chain store coffee.“

“We are visiting from Portland, OR and we are so happy to have found this gem of a place. The staff is so friendly, very welcoming. The food is excellent, we had breakfast here almost everyday. Wonderful healthy choices that sustained us throughout the day. And, cant forget the coffee - its great, love the flavor.“

“I love this restaurant, the food is delicious, satisfying and enjoyable. I especially love the burgers and fries, they are freshly made and very authentic. In addition, the environment here is also very comfortable and spacious, which makes people feel very relaxed and happy. The waiters are also very friendly and welcoming, they always greet guests with a smile and provide many useful tips and recommendations. All in all, this is a very good American restaurant and I will come here often to enjoy the food and time.“

“This is one of our favorite spots in Little Italy. Everything from the quiche, sandwiches, croissants, muffins is delicious and fresh. The lattes never disappoint. The service is always excellent with friendly and helpful staff. Audrey is the owner and she always acknowledges us with a friendly welcome. I highly recommend this cafe.Dietary restrictions: Frost Me offers a ton of GF options and everything is delicious.“

“Coffee fact: While Brazil may grow the most coffee, Finland drinks the most coffee!A New Orleans Iced Coffee ($6.60, 2% Milk), an Iced Hibiscus Blood Orange drink ($4.00), two Lemon GF cookie ($4.50 ea.), and three Salted Chocolate Chunk Cookie ($4.00 ea.) were order. I was going to see my niece later that evening and she was going to be given a salted chocolate cookie and one of the lemon cookies but I'm a terrible aunt and really liked the salted chocolate cookie so I kept all three for myself. ;)They have a window area to see into the kitchen if you're interested in watching them make their baked goods. I will admit that the drinks weren't it though. The New Orleans Iced Coffee tasted watery and the Iced Hibiscus Blood Orange drink wasn't balanced with it leaning more towards hibiscus than blood orange. Oh well.You can tell this is a well-loved spot in the neighborhood. There was even an adorable dollface Persian kitten sitting in the patio that looked as pleased as can be being outside Lofty Coffee Cafe and Bakery. Stop in, grab a cuppa, and enjoy a leisurely stroll down Little Italy.“

“This is an amazing hole-in-the-wall Cafe. It's run by mom and pop with amazing and tasty pastries. I'm a big fan of their empanadas. They come in beef and chicken. Soooooo yummy and flavorful! The kind lady that runs this Cafe is so so sweet and so welcoming. I've only went twice so far because I was craving empanadas and the place I usually go to ran out, and the kind lady remembered me from just meeting me once. She's so sweet. And everything else is just as amazing. So instead of the other place I usually went to, I'm only going here from now on!!!“

“Seven seas is my neighborhood go to for coffee + sweet treats. As a student, I am always looking for new cafe’s to study out of and so happy I found this one! The ambiance, high quality of coffee, and friendly staff is what sets Seven Seas apart from your average Starbucks and other coffee shops in the area. Check out their merch too (both online and in store), you won’t be disappointed. Overall highly recommend :)“

“The atmosphere was amazing, super chill employee and very nice. The prices were very reasonable too, and best of all the coffee was actually great, I've been to many coffee shops that have a wonderful environment but terrible coffee and this is definitely NOT one of them. I recommend it to anyone in the area or just passing by.“

“Well rated Mexican & Guatemalan eatery in a National City strop mall. You could almost miss this place because it looks like a small takeout w a funny name, but it is worth the stop. We had a very healthy Veggie omelet w house potatoes & (buttery) pancake side along w a bowl of Oatmeal & a skillet breakfast. Everything was tasty & delicious. Great salsas too, red & green. Lots of new stuff on the menu that I want to try when I go back!“

“One of my go-to coffee shops that I visit monthly to get freshly roasted beans. They have a long list of coffee beans, along with roasting dates and a little backstory on the production of the coffee beans itself. They even sell 5lb bottles of coffee beans. Their prices are reasonable compared to other roasters in SD.Parking: They have only a handful of parking spots inside but there is a good amount of street parking.“

“The drinks and the food are great. I would recommend this place after having lunch or dinner nearby. However, upon walking in the gentleman working the cash register who had a baseball cap on with brown hair and glasses was cursing and talking about spitting in someone’s drink. We were kind of taken back by this. He continued to have a bad attitude and talked to multiple staff members about how they were talking behind his back. Not professional.“

“The look and feel of this place is cozy and easygoing. They have some smooth jazz playing, which is refreshing.There was a great selection of drinks. The pastries look really good, and the coffee is also fresh and taken care of. What really got me was the food!I got the eggs Benedict and oh my God I have never in my whole life ever had a ham steak that tasted this incredible! I didn't even recognise the ham at first because I was expecting an entirely different flavor and texture like every other ham steak I've ever had. These guys do it justice! The rest of the eggs Benedict was just as carefully created.“

“I had a wonderful breakfast today at Tiger Cafe! The Barista was kind and attentive. Greeted everyone with a warm hello and a smile. I had the Nutella Latte (hot) which was delicious! I also ordered the BLT on a jalepeno bagel which was good as well! Very clean and modern place, lots of light. Wonderful place to catch up with friends or bring a book and enjoy some alone time. Will be back next time I visit San Diego!“

“I’m buying coffee from here almost every day, my School is just around the corner�� Their coffee is so good! And the service is great. They are so kind and always smiling and in a good mood! It’s always a pleasure to come here!���“

“The Turkish baked goods served in his cafe is out of this world. It is freshly baked and is so delicious ??????Kaya, the Executive Chef is a very welcoming person and is so professional. The price is very reasonable and the portion is good.If you happen to be in the hearts of Downtown, San Diego, CA. This cafe is a must, the Turkish baked goods are available in the afternoon after 1:00 Pm. You can check out No leftovers Catering and Food Truck in Instagram, Facebook or Google If, you want them to do catering for weddings or events.“

“So happy I was able to experience this lovely cafe. The gentleman behind the bar was there was so pleasant. He answered all of my questions and engaged with each customer in a such caring manner. For dinks they had coffee, regular kombucha, and hemp infused kombucha. (There were probably more options but that's what I saw)Both flavors of the hemp infused kombucha were delicious. That was my first time having hemp kombucha and it totally relaxed my mind and body. I ordered 2 Jamaican patties cabbage & tofu. I had to wait a while because they were being made fresh. When they came out both were so delicious they were seasoned, soft, flaky, and had the right amount of spice. My picky 5 year old loved the tofu patty. This is the best cafe I've ever been to. It's afrocentric, healthy, and everything is of the highest quality!“

“The BEST coffee on this street!! The staff is so friendly, the coffee actually tastes like coffee and isn't too sweet and the iced teas are so refreshing. They have vegan pastries and as a non-vegan I promise they taste so good. Plus it's a great spot to study or bring your laptop if you wfh.“

“The food is delicious, but beware of the line during rush hour! I wish they wouldn't let people work on their computers during the lunch rush, especially if they take up a whole table to themselves as people were pretty much fighting to find seats.I can't recommend the sandos enough, especially with the side salad and fries!“

“Second time sitting in here. Ordered vanilla cold brew and taro latte. So all of the latte doesn't have espresso, it needs to be ordered separately to make "dirty" latte. Both drinks taste awesome. Service was fast but it wasn't too busy when we stopped at. Bathroom looks interesting.“

“Here almost every Friday during lunch and every time it has a very relaxed atmosphere, always greeted and served in a professional and polite manner. I always order the green tea so I can only speak for that quality and preference because I think Tap Ex tea lacks strength and flavor but that is just my opinion. The owner Rick is a great God fearing family man and that is a plus for me also.“

“Great little hidden cafe! Located on the 4th floor inside the civic center (must enter building). Tucked away in the back as you enter the 4th floor. Very decently priced food (best priced food I could find on Google maps for breakfast/lunch in the area) and nice options!“

“Bbq pulled chicken bowl, the harvest salad (bowl?), brown sugar iced latte (they make their own brown sugar syrup and it’s not officially on the menu but MAN is it worth it), and hibiscus iced tea. Chefs kiss ? ?Parking: They validate if you spend more than $6“

“this motel had such an amazing vibe! Everyone was so friendly and fun to talk to. We enjoyed the laid back environment by the pool, the classic rock music being piped through the common areas, and the people that stayed there just being so much fun! It truly had the feel of a '60s motel. Would definitely stay again! The only sad thing is that there is no fridge or microwave.“

“So glad I had a Blue Bottle right next to where I was staying! They open earlier than other spots and have a great assortment of coffee + tea drinks, pastries and other breakfast items. Do try their fresh Liège waffle, it's amazing. And they make the very best oat milk latte. Their staff was very sweet as well, it's a great Blue Bottle ?Dietary restrictions: They have many vegan options.“

“If you want to delicious old school retro diner in the heart of Golden Hills, you've come to the right place. It was our first time and this place has an Art Deco vibe from the outside. The waitress pointed us to a booth and it was so close that our knees were touching. We asked to move but the waitress pushed the table which somehow created a bit more room for us. It worked well enough. I have to say that the food was really tasty. Probably the best turkey melt and fries I've ever had, and that's saying something. There's a sign on the wall that says that the movie K9 was filmed here in 1988 and a photo of John Stamos is beside it, both of which were interesting. Also, a few doors down is a fantastic Mexican bakery. The drawbacks to this restaurant are that the decor needs revising and there are all these signs up saying that you can't stay longer than 90 minutes (crossed out, now 60 minutes!). We weren't going to linger but sheesh, are we being timed? Overall, we'll be back for the good food and we'll ask for a more comfortable table. Enjoy!“

“This has been very long overdue. If you are in Little Italy and you do not try this place I promise you it's like you never went to Little Italy here in San diego. The place has got fantastic coffee and food. If I didn't devour it all as soon as I get it I would have taken photos because every time I think about putting a review together it's after I am done with everything. At least this time I'm actually writing a review and I will be adding all the amazing food items I've had over the years with this place. The staff is fantastic the owner is humble and very friendly. Really take pride in what they do and it shows with the quality of their product. The best part is you don't have to wait that long to get anything you order. You'll definitely be seeing me over and over again as I've been a very good customer for quite some time now. Thanks again guys see you soon!Wheelchair accessibility: Yez“

“Hidden health Cafe/Coffee bar on third avenue. They open at 5:30am Mon-Fri! Great way to start your day. They have a variety of smoothies/coffee flavors and treats. Staff is very nice. I wanted to tip on the pinpad..but could not? Cash only. I hope the owner changes it soon. Recomend coffee heads to try it out muscle heads! ? and every1 in between“

“It's a coffee shop and a book store!! Omg!! I am so happy!! The place is chill and really cute. I love the concept so much. The coffee is amazing!! I had the horchata coffee, which is delicious! My doggo got some water and my daughter got the matcha. We all love our drinks!! The service is fast! Both baristas made our drinks, so it came out super fast! Would definitely come back and try more items!! It's a good vibe coffee and book store!“

“One of the jewels in San Diego. A really good menu with many options and possibilities to choose from. Either hungry, not very hungry or just feeling to get something light, here is the best option near to downtown area.Parking lot is most of the time full but, there is plenty of space to park nearby. Remember that people come to play Golf at the course here and parking is always busy.Although there are not many tables, if there is waiting to be seated, they normally go very fast.The food is delicious and tasty. Portions are good enough to satisfy anyone's hunger and coffee is good.“

“Where to start…I moved outta SD a few years ago, but every time I go back, I purposely stay close to this place for the coffee and the treats. You are doing yourself a huge disservice if you don’t stop by here. It’s literally the best coffee and convos I’ve ever had. 10/10 recommend.“

“Delicious foods served in a stylish, gorgeous interior with vaulted ceilings. Conveniently located by the trolley stop. Home to the Guggenheim Theater. And surprise entertainment, you never know when a celebrity pops up and is singing or dining next to you. Walking distance to all the downtown sights.“