IB Espresso

805 Ocean Ln, Imperial Beach
(619) 240-3394

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Naveen Kotta

Nice coffee area

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amina Maslo

I like to get chai and matcha here. Prices start at $5.50 for specialty coffee and non-coffee drinks which is very reasonable. They also have pup cups for your dogs and are generous with whipped cream.
Plenty of seating available or you can take the coffee to the beach or walk. Baristas change often but I never had any inconsistencies with my drinks. The young girl working there is really sweet.
I recommend this place for good prices and dog-friendliness.

Food: 5

Service: 4

Mimi

Monday (9/29 at 8am) morning coffee run turned into a stunning showcase of ridiculous service. I got charged $5 for a Cortado even though their specialty coffees are $550 (I’ve never been charged $5 at this establishment for this drink). When I asked the barista about this, she replied “do you want me to charge you more?” I smiled and said no I’m just surprised. She then asked whether I wanted milk in my Cortado. So, not only is she rude, but she’s also inept - which isn’t her fault entirely I suppose. Anyway don’t order off menu unless you want made up prices and a rude start to your day.

Service: 1

A de Guzman

Jared should go home and read his laws. This establishment needs better training on ADA laws and needs to be better at not discriminating.
Food was greasy the ambiance makes the overpriced food worthwhile if you are visiting but you better love dogs as they approach you often.

Do better! Go elsewhere! Service is everything to experience!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Elly D

Terrible service. Food was okay, pretty greasy. Worker had sooo much attitude we brought a service dog and he was so mean didn’t even know what ADA laws were. You should not be working if you do not know ADA laws it’s crazy. Who ever the owner is has to have a serious talk with Jared because that is simply inexcusable and frankly illegal to not be following them. Absolutely disgusting behavior and the harassment was crazy. He came back multiple times and was taking pictures of us. We were sitting next to guests who were his friends and were heavily harassing us as well. Do not recommend if you have special accommodation needed as they will not meet them!!!! Edit: He came back and was so rude asked question that are definitely not legal to ask, got in our face, and was so disrespectful. Absolutely disappointed to have this kind of experience and I truly feel for whoever the owner is, whoever u are you really need to a better interview process because next time legal action will likely be taken. Jareds actions and words were disgusting (to reemphasize) 😁

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 1

M F

Quality coffee! The vianesse coffee is good (honey & cinnamon) staff is friendly but I will say that service is slow sometimes.

Service: 5

Tiffany Gabriela Anchondo

Coffee was great,and the atmosphere was awesome

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Valeria Hernández

the matcha here is literally white it tastes like cola, the barista was very bloody, I told him kindly that I didn't like it apart from lukewarm or even cold or hot and it became more bloody bye cancel the matcha if you're not going to do it right

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 3

Stephanie

My cappuccino was pretty good. Can't beat the atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

King Chy

Cute espresso stand, shares a space and open seating area with Mike Hess Brewing. They offer your standard offerings of espresso drinks - lattes, mochas, americanos. I visited this place twice and found it to be “pretty good.” They’ve got some unique flavors as well. I tried a Mexican mocha, and a latte, and both were tasty but pretty weak. Adding an extra shot to the 20oz drinks would probably improve the rating to an “excellent” review.

Dietary restrictions: They offered milk substitutes - oat, almond

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 4

Dylan Healey

An unforgettable experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sarah Mbayed

Coffee is good but beware very very slow service and employees don’t care if they waste your time. They also ran out of half and half

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 2

Sarah

Coffee is good but beware very very slow service and employees don’t care if they waste your time. They also ran out of half and half

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 2

Estiee Palomino

It's a hit of miss with consistency in service or the quality. I often come over and happy to pay for a strong and sweet coffee. But depending on who's the barista. I always ask how many shots in my drink 20oz as I am wanting more espresso and less milk.
For the past 3 weeks it's been this constant that maybe writing this tells me what I need to know maybe it's just not worth it. Today I asked for the 20oz viennese latte warm regular milk at the end of my drink the employee says no none of our drinks have more than 2 shots only the Americano. It felt like the weird size done at Starbucks.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Kendall Whitbeck

Good cappuccino. The milk texture was good and foamy but the base espresso tasted just a little burnt. Not enough to be bad though. The barista was very friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

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