50 Best Cafes near Lemon Grove

“This is my favorite place for chilaquiles verde. Best chilaquiles I’ve had. The tortillas have just the right crunch to it and the salsa is delicious. The only complaint I have here is the under staff. Took awhile to get our order in and out. Only saw to ladies serving and it was not that busy. Other than that it was great experience.“

“Tastylife™️. Would buy treats again.“

“Very nice environment and outstanding food and entertainment 👌 😀“

“Great food, fun and quirky vibe.“

“Handsdown one of the best brunch spots I’ve been (and I go to A LOT) delicious food, amazing coffee and extremely efficient and friendly service. Highly highly recommend. (We had the French toast, the goat sandwich and the goat pancakes + waffle sticks. All amazing. The latte’s and ube matcha were amazing as well)“

“highly recommend this place! AMAZING coffee, DELICIOUS acid bowls and incredible breakfast croissants. The owner is awesome and the staff is incredibly friendly. I will definitely be returning (:“

“I’m a local customer for over 25 years. I love this place every thing is well prepare with love. The owners are always happy to see the customers! One of my favorite is the Mexican Mocha, the breakfast sandwich. To say the least everything on the menu is excellent. I’ve rather support this small family coffee shop, then Starbucks. Thank you so much for caring for you’re customers and the great food. Many Blessings!“

“Highly recommend- tell them it's your first and you get the tour of the menu and art. Great prices, food, drinks and outstanding service. See you there.“

“Loved Saturday, and Sunday breakfast at Gillespie Field. A great staff of folks, and a must visit if your only on vacation.“

“Todo riquisimo muy amables y atentos“

“Love the bakery and matcha latte!“

“The best! The food is always spectacular and monstrous portions. The nicest family you will ever meet run the place and the service is excellent. Don’t pass it up.❣️👍🏻👍🏻“

“The food was amazing, with the exception of the mashed potatoes. The consistency was soft, smooth, and airy, however, there was absolutely no taste. No seasoning, no salt pepper no butter no nothing. Really bland would not order again. The service and staff were absolutely amazing. Only suggestion other than mashed potato fix is the ambience or the inside decor reminds me of late 1990s Seattle grunge. It just seems like the restaurant is stuck in the 90s decor wise. Food was absolutely phenomenal and staff as always were amazing.“

“Great little coffee house in Normal Heights.“

“Audrey was the best! We came from Maine and short notice we were able to get a dozen cupcakes ordered for pickup with 2 days notice. They were fantastic and gone quickly!! Thank you again!!“

“We’ve been going to Antique Row Cafe for 20+years. The food is great with ample portions. The service is excellent.“

“I don't know what they put in their homefries, but this place belongs in the clean plate club. Maybe cuz they don't throw so so much sodium like a chain breakfast place would so I can enjoy it without feeling like crap afterwards, so thank you. I really do love this place and look forward to my takeouts. (Chicken fried steak was fire, ordered the #16 and added bell peppers and onions to my homefries [highly recommend]). Give this place a try, they've never let me down.“

“Awesome little coffee shop! Kim's baked treats are to die for. She brightens everyone's day and makes you feel like family. The 1st Avenue neighborhood is lucky to have her.“

“Amazing cultural events. Ongoing. Something for everybody: music, dance, celebration.“

“Because they have good music and they sing good love sherry“

“Quaint . Great service and food“

“This is one of those coffee shops that you wish will stay exactly the way it is forever. Immaculate vibe, curated coffee selection, ceremonial grade matcha, and the service is so warm and inviting. They sometimes rotate some of their pastries and there is always one or a few that you eat and end up so happy. And you may or may not see it again. And that makes the experience there even more special. I absolutely love this place“

“Met Toran at our work event and he shared his story… What an amazing business! Everyone needs to go and try this pudding!!! I will always support a business that supports the community and will always show up when asked! Thanks for the amazing pudding, and for showing up!“

“Cannot wait to go back and enjoy the the food, excellent service and ambience of this restaurant. We often each brunch here and their chef events are amazing! I savor every bite 🤤“

“Nice place to relax and chill away from the house“

“Me encanto el lugar que es muy familiar♥️“

“Charming atmosphere and wonderful tasting as well as beautiful dessert s.“

“Delicious breakfasts 😋 and good service“

“Great customer service great food Great coffee Highly recommended“

“A great coffeehouse with a nurturing old-world atmosphere in a vibrant and pleasant environment.“

“Grilled Shrimp bowl….delicious“

“Good matcha, not overly sweet. I prefer matcha bitter. They have so many choices for matcha drinks and fun seasonal flavors.

Alternative (plant based/vegan) milk choices.

Love the patient and friendly staff.

Plentiful seating inside and out. Normally not at all crowded when I go in early evenings, but it can get busy. Still totally worth the wait.

I love that they serve hot drinks without a plastic lid so I can be mindful of plastic consumption.

They also have snacks, sandwiches items for sale.

Thankfully they have a restroom for customers! Definitely a necessity in this neighborhood.

Five 🌟 stars - worth giving a tip.“

“Agrave Coffee has such great food! I love their soup and sandwich combo. Th portions are perfect, especially for small eaters. Everything tastes fresh and comforting, and the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. Definitely a spot I’d come back to again!“

“Service and food were amazing! Unexpected gem of a little food spot on the 4th floor of an office building. My Gyro burger was great! Very flavorful, thick burger patties, perfect Gyro meat, veggies paired greatly, and the Tzatziki sauce helped tie it all together. Portion was perfect to have the burger by itself without any sides, you can get the half (1 patty) or full like I did (2 patties). The burger plus the Pastrami came out to around $30 and for the amount of food and quality, I’d say it’s a great deal. Will be back for sure to try the many different options that are offered. Too many good choices!“

“1st time, won’t be the last....“

“Was only in town for 2 days, saw this spot thought I would try it out, and was not disappointed! They have great coffee, food, and bread! And the customer service was amazing as well!“

“Been to the spot for crepes a million times, always great food, friendly service, and fresh ingredients. Their whipped cream is amazing (I believe they make it in house?) Highly recommend. It’s a casual spot, but becomes a staple for us for dessert“

“We have been meeting a small group of friends there almost every week for several years and enjoy high-quality meals prepared to order as well as friendly owners and staff. Available outdoor seating is dog-friendly and Eddie, an owner, loves dogs! There are often specials posted out front that might be new items to try or regular menu items discounted a little. I often default to banana-walnut French toast breakfast or to any of several Mexican or Mexican-American breakfasts. Weekends can be busy but weekdays normally have no waiting. And, look around at the evolving decor of various mid-20th century items; you’ll find something that’ll evoke your memories or those of your grandparents. We’ll be back!“

“Always great service and delicious food prepared fresh. Family atmosphere and worth the wait.“

“Yummy drinks at GuilTea Cravings in Clairemont! Nice, chill vibe great for working on the laptop or playing many of the available games with friends. We enjoyed the strawberry matcha bliss, coco-matcha milk tea, and hibiscus strawberry tea. Going to need to try some of the pastries next time. Along with games you can use, there are also some books and children’s books. Very friendly and helpful staff. Recommend!“

“Exelente servicio y todo de primera calidad súper recomendado“

“The food and service is magnificent. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“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.“

“Always a fun visit. Every location has been great.“

“Cozy and friendly best coffee ☕️“

“Great service & good menu options! I’ll come back 😁😁😁“

“Finally, some truly delicious food and coffee in the area! I stopped in for lunch and was pleasantly surprised. I arrived just before the rush, so my order came out quickly, perfect timing!
The space itself is adorable, with charming floral touches that make it feel warm and inviting. I tried the chicken panini sandwich along with the floral chai, and both were absolutely delicious.
I also love that they offer fun seasonal drinks for the holidays, which adds a festive touch. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“This place is truly a hidden gem. The sandwiches are tasty and combo is ridiculously affordable. The food is made with love and you can taste it..On top of all that the owner is super sweet. I only wish I had reasons to come out this way more often.“

“was able to get my MexiMocha fix Tuesday. so good to see Jen and her dad. She makes the BEST MexiMocha 😋“

“Food was pretty good but it was weird to have hot lettuce on the wrap--I still ate it with no problem though! Service is always top notch. They do the best with what they have for eating in, but it's not really designed for an enjoyable eat-in experience. But it is super convenient, food quality is consistent, and prices are very reasonable.“