50 Best Coffee Shops near Lemon Grove

“The snacks are fantastic and specialized for those with allergies“

“Me n my girls stopped in for açaí bowls and they were so yummy and filling. My daughters loved the suggestion to add Nutella. We will definitely come again!!“

“I really like this fruit bar because they offer delicious smoothies, acai bowls, and sandwiches. I especially enjoy the Hot Cheetos with cheese and the tuna melt. The place is also very clean, and the service is quick. The staff, especially the management, are friendly and welcoming, and I appreciate that they are willing to customize orders.“

“This was my second time going to Royal Pearl; both times, the main server was very polite and regularly checked in on us. I especially enjoyed today’s visit because he gave great tips on how to mix certain sauces at our table to complement our dishes! Will be recommending to other friends as well :)“

“Insanely helpful team and delicious healthy flavors!!! For an affordable price too!“

“It's a nice cozy atmosphere and people are respectful with each other. The service is great and relaxing and the employees are very considerate.“

“Our favorite location with friendly staff, very clean and always has most if not everything in stock regardless of the time you good. We obviously go for donuts and recently tried their bagel sandwiches which we were really good and a great price. Portion was perfect and the bagel it self is good. I rather go to this Yum Yum vs. Other donut shops.“

“So good ☕️people are so nice“

“These 5 stars are specifically for Quanda, the manager I interacted with and not necessarily the location itself.

I had an unexpected and stressful situation happen while I was in the drive thru yesterday and Quanda was incredibly kind, patient and understanding. She went above and beyond to make sure I felt heard and taken care of and her compassion genuinely stood out to me.

I really appreciated how professional and caring she was during a stressful situation. You can tell she truly cares about her customers and takes her job seriously.

The situation itself was pretty concerning and left me with some mixed feelings about the location but I still wanted to leave 5 stars because Quanda personally deserves the recognition. She was absolutely wonderful to deal with, and I hope her management knows how appreciated she is. :) <3“

“Love the Madi! Incredible service and food is always good. Had the chicken pesto sandwich and breakfast potatoes. I also tried the peach and basil mimosa - a tasty combination that isn't too sweet. Highly recommend this restaurant as my experience is always consistently great.“

“I am a big vietnamese coffee drinker and this place is amazing! Been going for years and they never disappoint. Lines get long on weekends but they move quickly (plus all the cute North Park dogs you get to pet in line doesn't hurt either)

Would definitely recommend giving this place a try!“

“We have gone to Divo Diva many times since I discovered this place in October the best place ever. The food is great. The coffee is amazing. The dinner OperA shows are outstanding. Never had a bad experience. I wish I knew about this place sooner I have told my friends about this place and they love it as well. We all look forward to the dinner shows. It is just a lovely Rosario and Victoria are genuine and super friendly. We love this place. The atmosphere is fresh and quaint. It is nicely decorated for whatever season or holiday. I love the Roman Holiday poster of Audrey Hepburn on a Vespa. Coming to this place is like an escape and a treat. Oh, speaking of treats, their gelato is the best. Feels like I’m in Italy.“

“Best coffee in San Diego, there is no contest. Try the Sparkling Orange Espresso for a great change of pace.“

“Customer service and knowledge/quality of their product is stellar! Oh, yeah...and the coffee is amazing, too! My first time experiencing horchata and I strongly recommend! If I lived in San Diego, this would be a regular!“

“I ordered the Oaxaca (washed) and Puebla roasts for espresso. Both are out of this world! Hands down some of the best coffee I’ve ever enjoyed. I can’t wait to order more! (Photo taken before opening the second bag)“

“If you think there's a better coffee place than this, you are wrong. Kim and her crew are brewing and roasting up something special. Quick and efficient should be their motto but it's probably something way cooler than that. I could go on forever about how awesome this place is but I'll let you decide for yourselves, enjoy!!!“

“Todo riquisimo muy amables y atentos“

“Great spot for a cortado and the occasional pastry! Highly recommend.“

“I tried their new Biscoff latte with almond milk in a size medium. The total came out to almost $10.

Pros: The latte was overall delicious. I love that they have WiFi for guests. They give you a number for your seating and come over with your purchase. Staff are very friendly and the atmosphere is pretty.

Cons: No restroom for customers and drinks are expensive (worth it for special occasions or if you don’t get coffee at shops that often).“

“Visiting from Michigan! I loved my hot lavender oatmilk latte and poached eggs were amazing! I went 2 days in a row! Lol“

“My favorite cafe in San Diego. I had an Iced Mexican chocolate mocha is out of this world. My boyfriend had an Iced horchata matcha dirty latte, he absolutely love it. The atmosphere is truly familia and festive. Don't miss this hidden gem.“

“We really enjoyed our meal here! The Pho Nom was my favorite, the broth tasted rich and authentic, and the portion was very generous. The broken rice, chicken wings, and spring rolls were all delicious too. A special thanks to James, who was so attentive and helpful throughout our meal. We’ll definitely come back!“

“Absolutely LOVE Ultreya! Both locations are top notch. We love it so much that we get coffee beans sent to us in Illinois. Great staff, great coffee, great tea, delicious food and pastries, and amazing owners. If you haven’t been here, you will be in love after you go!“

“The beef noodle soup was super delicious and was enough to feed me and my mother. It contained tone of meat which was really tender and the broth was overall phenomenal. The popcorn chicken was also really good as it wasn’t too big and served as a great snack I would highly recommend coming here.“

“I have been to this coffee shop many times and every single time is a hit. The people who run this place are so friendly, very helpful if you're curious, and do not rush you, rather help you make a decision in a few simple questions. I love that they use oat milk. I love the art on the walls (A LOT). Finally, the COFFEE!! YUM. I would never try half the things I've tried here but I genuinely like them all. The Chiarusco is my favorite to date.

BE ADVENTUROUS AND TRY A SEASONAL LATTE.
(you will have no ragrets, not even a single letter ;) )“

“my drink had a brush inside. very unsanitary. becarful. not safe.“

“I am never going to Starbucks again!! Quality coffee for a small price. We got two 12 oz cups of coffee and banana bread for under $15. It tasted like coffee and not like sugar in a cup👌🏾 I have always been hesitant to go because the line of cars seemed excessive. But today, I had time. There were at least six cars in line before I got there and we were through the drive through at the most 10 minutes!! If you can make the trip to good ole Mission Gorge then come on by“

“banana cream espresso was worth the 7$ so good“

“Tastylife™️. Would buy treats again.“

“I travel a lot and Torque is my favorite roastery in the States. They manage to produce amazing tasting coffee while also having an ethical relationship with their farmers.

More coffee shops should model their practice after Torque.“

“Such a great dining experience in the heart of Balboa Park.

Emiliano was our waiter and absolutely made the experience. We let him help guide us through the menu, and he did not disappoint.

We started with the pear and beet salad and masa-fried squash blossoms, then worked our way through the Vietnamese pork meatballs and lamb seekh, and finished with the Wagyu burger. Every dish brought something completely different to the table, which made sharing everything even more fun.

The food was beautifully presented, full of flavor, and just adventurous enough without trying too hard. Add the atmosphere of being right in the heart of Balboa Park, and it made for such a memorable meal.

Definitely ask for Emiliano and let him help you choose you won't be disappointed.“

“Went for first visit to try their coffee and was not disappointed. It was delicious and staff was friendly. Will be returning!“

“AMAZING!! My husband and I went to San Diego for a quick getaway and wanted to try Chiefy Cafe based on the reviews. We were so glad we did as the coffee and food is Amazing! We ordered the Open Mind Fat Burner, Mexicano Latte, Acai Bowl, and Turkey Bacon Avocado Croissant. Everything tasted so fresh and delicious - we wanted to savor every bite!! The staff is so friendly and Camile customized the Turkey Bacon Avo without the bread for me, as I am gluten free. We only had 2 days left in SD and went back to Chiefy Cafe and ordered the same thing each day. Camile & Larissa assisted us and were awesome! HIGHLY RECOMMEND CHIEFY CAFE!!“

“Orange Cardamom Iced Latte is my favorite coffee in the entire WORLD!!! Sooooo addicting!“

“We were in town from the East coast for 5 days. Achilles was our go-to breakfast place. It is exceptional. Friendly staff and great food and lots of excellent coffee choices.“

“Love this place. Great owners, great coffee, great food, fair pricing, go small business!“

“I loved !!! great food and service“

“Definitely worth the stop!
I desperately needed a bathroom stop before continuing on with my day and found this cafe. The reviews about the Avo toast reeled me in and they weren’t wrong. The jalapeno cheddar toast was delicious and the toppings were so perfect. I didn’t have time for coffee but the barista and chef were cool and very nice and the place looked like somewhere I could sit all day. I only had a short time so I took in the nice outdoor seating with nice view of the city. Thank you Kind Corner cafe!!“

“Everything was delicious and the service is excellent! Evan is awesome 😊 cute little coffee shop ♥️“

“We were visiting San Diego for the 4th of July and happened to come across this wonderful coffee shop after walking around for a while. It was the perfect place to relax and take a break. The coffee was excellent, the music created a great atmosphere, and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Reyna is the best, she is so friendly. We really enjoyed our visit and would definitely recommend stopping by if you’re in the area.“

“We love the west coast, and travel to San Diego & Seattle as often as we can. Each trip to San Diego means we must stop at our favorite coffee shop ever! Santos is truly an amazing little spot, with incredible people, amazing coffee, and the very best bagel sandwiches EVER! If you're ever close, make sure to go, and get the James St James on Asiago bagel, with a Flying Nun coffee....mmmmmm!!“

“This place is a fantastic local coffee shop. The friendly baristas make great coffee, and bring in really amazing pastries from a local patisserie as well. They also emphasize reducing single use waste with their glassware exchange, which I really appreciate! They also have a nice balcony to enjoy drinks on site.

Overall, a really amazing local spot that everyone should check out.“

“Freddy and staff not only offer great food, drinks and knowledge. They’re very welcoming and kind. Honestly, this is a place you want to be for a boost mentally, physically and spiritually!“

“Excellent service and the croissant was so good . Thank you so much. 😋“

“The very best. Best customer service and music. Most importantly coffee and beverages.❤️⚡️❤️🦉“

“I walk in, peak playlist gets me moving. I look up, I’m greeted with two beautiful smiles. I order my matcha and when I get that first sip, I can immediately tell it’s made with love. Aime and Yaz were amazing. I left this place feeling hyped. I will return!!!!“

“Great spot everything was delicious.
Has Turkish coffee. Great date spot not too noisy.
Doesn't have a free parking that i could find so used the paid parking structure a few blocks away. Street parking is hard to find in this area.“

“Love this little neighborhood coffee shop. Super nice people and top quality coffee!“

“TLDR: High Quality Delicious Food, Kind Staff, and Cool People are always here.

Ok now for my novel:
Bica is easily my favorite coffee shop and social space in San Diego. Their food is incredibly fresh and delicious with so many complimentary flavors. I also have some tummy issues that really limits what I can eat when i go out as i typically feel horrible after eating most food. But at bica, I genuinely feel better when I eat their food which is rare for me to find and something I really really appreciate. I think the quality of their ingredients is just so much better than everywhere else. If you cant decide on wht to get from their menu, just pick something random and it will be amazing. Everyone around this place is genuinely authentic and friendly. The staff and the people who ocme here to hang, work, and just exist are some of the coolest and sweetest poeple ive met in San Diego. There arent enough words to describe how special and amazing bica really is. I feel a little silly glazing a place so much, but bica is such a breath of fresh air for me. ok thanks for reading now go to bica. or else >:)“

“Best coffee in San Diego!!!! ☕️✨“