A lovely space to enjoy ocean views and a nice coffee! Was a perfect spot on a perfect day! Also lots of little areas to stop and enjoy more views! For one hour parking park behind building up the hill. For a longer visit, park on the street.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Ye Tian
very nice place to view the sunset and read books
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
siri gowtham
Amazing view!!! But would not come back, the chairs and tables are extremely dirty and nobody ever cleans them. The coffee was also average.
D. Nichols
Crushes it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brendan Nyhan
Love this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julia He
The best coffee shop
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Noelle Gutowski
Amazing spot but parking sucks
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jorge Martinez
The food was perfectly prepared- we had the salmon on toast. The bread was delicious and fresh. The salmon was delicious and the presentation of the dish was amazing. There’s lots of love being shared here. And the Mocha ala Mexican was delicious too. Great team here at Scripps! Gracias a Claudia, Pedro y Carlos. And the reggae music was spot on. Who’s the DJ? Come here often!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sumil Majithia
Cute coffee shop with good views.
Nisha Kothari
Good coffee with amazing views. We got a coffee, avocado toast and a bagel with cream cheese.
Little walk-up cafe on the UCSD campus. All outdoors. Wonderful view of Scripps Pier and the ocean. I had a waffle and matcha. The waffle was itty bitty but tasted fine. My drink was good too. Was surprisingly busy and difficult to find a seat. I'd recommend it if you're looking for casual spot with decent food in the area. Note, this is also pretty much the only spot for refreshments / food in the area. No restroom.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Tejka Jambal
My experience was consistent with my last trip, though the food leaned average again. This time, I tried the açaí bowl and banana toast. The açaí bowl was fresh but unremarkable, with standard toppings and no real wow factor. The banana toast was decent but felt basic—lacking a unique touch to elevate it. Reflecting on my previous visit, the smoked salmon dish I had then was noticeably better, with more flavor and care in preparation. The cafe’s outdoor-only patio seating, with partial ocean views near Scripps Pier, remains its biggest draw. It’s a great spot on nice days, but you’re out of luck if the weather turns. Service was friendly, and prices are fair for the area. Parking’s still a pain near UCSD, and the 3 PM weekday closing (with no weekend hours) limits flexibility. Pinpoint’s fine for a casual stop in good weather, but the food’s hit-or-miss—stick with the smoked salmon if you’re craving something tastier.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
rusy bakar
good food with nice view
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Ilya A
Absolutely loved my visit to Pinpoint Coffee in La Jolla! I stopped in for a cappuccino and was genuinely blown away—smooth, rich, and perfectly balanced. Easily one of the best I’ve had in San Diego. The vibe of the place is cozy and welcoming, and the barista was incredibly friendly, making the whole experience even better. Whether you’re a coffee enthusiast or just looking for a chill spot to relax, this place is a gem. Highly recommend—5 stars all the way!
A lovely space to enjoy ocean views and a nice coffee! Was a perfect spot on a perfect day! Also lots of little areas to stop and enjoy more views! For one hour parking park behind building up the hill. For a longer visit, park on the street.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
very nice place to view the sunset and read books
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing view!!! But would not come back, the chairs and tables are extremely dirty and nobody ever cleans them. The coffee was also average.
Crushes it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best coffee shop
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing spot but parking sucks
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was perfectly prepared- we had the salmon on toast. The bread was delicious and fresh. The salmon was delicious and the presentation of the dish was amazing. There’s lots of love being shared here. And the Mocha ala Mexican was delicious too. Great team here at Scripps! Gracias a Claudia, Pedro y Carlos. And the reggae music was spot on. Who’s the DJ? Come here often!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cute coffee shop with good views.
Good coffee with amazing views.
We got a coffee, avocado toast and a bagel with cream cheese.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Little walk-up cafe on the UCSD campus. All outdoors. Wonderful view of Scripps Pier and the ocean. I had a waffle and matcha. The waffle was itty bitty but tasted fine. My drink was good too. Was surprisingly busy and difficult to find a seat. I'd recommend it if you're looking for casual spot with decent food in the area. Note, this is also pretty much the only spot for refreshments / food in the area. No restroom.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
My experience was consistent with my last trip, though the food leaned average again. This time, I tried the açaí bowl and banana toast. The açaí bowl was fresh but unremarkable, with standard toppings and no real wow factor. The banana toast was decent but felt basic—lacking a unique touch to elevate it. Reflecting on my previous visit, the smoked salmon dish I had then was noticeably better, with more flavor and care in preparation.
The cafe’s outdoor-only patio seating, with partial ocean views near Scripps Pier, remains its biggest draw. It’s a great spot on nice days, but you’re out of luck if the weather turns. Service was friendly, and prices are fair for the area. Parking’s still a pain near UCSD, and the 3 PM weekday closing (with no weekend hours) limits flexibility. Pinpoint’s fine for a casual stop in good weather, but the food’s hit-or-miss—stick with the smoked salmon if you’re craving something tastier.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
good food with nice view
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Absolutely loved my visit to Pinpoint Coffee in La Jolla! I stopped in for a cappuccino and was genuinely blown away—smooth, rich, and perfectly balanced. Easily one of the best I’ve had in San Diego. The vibe of the place is cozy and welcoming, and the barista was incredibly friendly, making the whole experience even better. Whether you’re a coffee enthusiast or just looking for a chill spot to relax, this place is a gem. Highly recommend—5 stars all the way!
Amazing view but crowded
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