50 Best Cafes near National City

“I got the Box A sushi box! I got a Philadelphia roll, dragon roll, and seaweed salad. Paid a little extra to sub a soda for their Daily Matcha. Total was around $25. I am honestly so surprised at how good the sushi is! I've definitely paid much more for this quality, really amazing value for all the food you get. Fish is generous and has a very fresh taste to it! Matcha is very good, balances sweet and bitter perfectly, overall smooth and refreshing. Inside there is some seating and tables, this makes a great study location for National City. Staff was super sweet/polite and accommodating! I would say, as long as prices don't increase too much this is a fantastic place to get solid quality sushi.“

“I had the beef biryani delivered to my place. I wanted it spicy. They did and it was perfect. The food was delicious! I will be ordering from them again for sure!“

“The Well Deck is a hidden gem inside Navy Base San Diego. The atmosphere is clean, welcoming, and has a relaxing vibe that’s perfect after a long day on base. The staff is always friendly and professional — they really make you feel appreciated.

The food is fresh and well-prepared, with generous portions and great flavor. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or sitting down for a full meal, everything tastes like it’s made with care. Their burgers and pizzas are top-notch, and the drink selection is surprisingly good for a spot on base.

It’s definitely one of the better dining options around — great food, chill environment, and solid service every time. Highly recommend stopping by The Well Deck if you get the chance!“

“After eating here I can't help but ask, " where have you been all my life?"
The Oriental Cafe offers generous portions for generous prices and unless you've fasted the whole day you will be bringing home Leftovers.
The staff is friendly and efficient as they tend to the constant flow of customers that filled the humble establishment.
Some may take mark down this Cafe for its simplistic decor; but others, like myself, find it charming. And after trying their dishes, it only adds delight to find a nice whole in the wall that let's their dishes speak for themselves.
I recommend dining in because you will get a serving of their egg drop soup and it is absolutely worth trying. It's hearty flavor reminds you of the soup you wish you had on a cold day or when you're feeling under the weather.
This is an establishment that deserves its business and I am already planning on coming back and bringing more family to experience it themselves.“

“Great food and service. We didn’t have to wait. We were seated right away and I food came out quickly.“

“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)“

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

“Tastylife™️. Would buy treats again.“

“Great food, fun and quirky vibe.“

“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 (:“

“Best Cold Brew in Coronado! Shout out to Team Paige 💯“

“We had awesome service by Dern! He was polite, friendly and outgoing. (Killer now tie too!) He made our experience so fun! I even witnessed his care for his customers as I watched him ensure an elderly man did not fall walking to the bathroom. Also, he seemed to interact positively with his teammates too. Thanks Dern! The facility and restrooms were clean. It was like stepping back in time. There are a lot of nostalgic things to take in. My husband and I split a classic hamburger, crinkle fries and a strawberry malt. All of it was delicious. My husband said, “if we lived here, I’d be a regular.”“

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

“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!“

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

“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.“

“Great fun to be had at Coffee Cycle. Fun people, great coffee and if you ride a bike to the shop you will receive praise!“

“Love the bakery and matcha latte!“

“Todo riquisimo muy amables y atentos“

“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!!“

“This is in the SDSU area but there were plenty of locals. I happened to be in the area. The staff is amazing, so friendly and fast. The food is pretty good, but nothing extraordinary. I enjoyed it very much but I wouldn't go out of my way to drive out there again like I do for other places. The place is clean and pretty cute. It's a little pricey but overall I enjoyed it. The coffee was pretty good.“

“la nieve muy deliciosa(Gelato) matcha late no esta muy concentrado como ami me gusta, el pan que venden muy rico, la chicas que atienden muy amables, pero sobre todo una vista maravillosa... P.D. precios accesibles.“

“I’m not ever gonna do anything crazy coffee wise… but what I do is 3 shots on ice everywhere and what I’ll say is the coffee had today here was extremely tasty!

Check this place out you’ll definitely enjoy the pull!

Until next time… be good to small business as much as you can… they need all the support especially the times we are in now.

Tip your barista a buck or two… everyone needs a little love!“

“Great vibe, delicious food, and wonderful service!

Agave Grill & Café is a fantastic find in Chula Vista! The lounge area has the cutest, most relaxing atmosphere that makes it a perfect spot to get some writing done or catch up with a friend over brunch. The service is consistently top-notch and attentive. I highly recommend trying the flavorful chilaquiles or the avocado toast paired with a dirty chai latte. It's an unassuming gem from the outside, but absolutely worth a visit!“

“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!“

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

“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 🤤“

“Hands down my favorite place for chilaquiles verdes! The tortillas are perfectly crispy, and the green salsa is full of flavor. The only downside was the service, which seemed a little slow due to limited staff. There appeared to be only two servers, so it took some time to place our order and get our food. Fortunately, the food was worth the wait, and we still had a great experience.“

“Wow, such great food and awesome service! Had the lobster roll and it was quality lobster and overflowing with actual meat. Everything was delicious.“

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

“Best cannoli of my life. This is an absolute must stop in Little Italy.“

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

“We were in the area during the weekday farmers market and found ourselves in this super cute cafe to take a break.

We got their Pool Party matcha and I loved how they infused mango into a refreshing matcha drink. Bonus points that it wasn't overly sweet!

The staff was very friendly and pointed me in the right direction with their recommendations.

We had our baby with us in a stroller and it was nice that this cafe was fairly stroller-friendly. We found a spot to sit and chill in their cool stadium-style seating area.

Would return!“

“Quaint . Great service and food“

“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!“

“Great customer service great food Great coffee Highly recommended“

“amazing! I had their burger which was great! and their coconut shrimp on salad. which both were amazing! the salad dressing was so good. everything must be home made.“

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

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

“It is really good and I definitely recommend. Its a great place when you're craving a good, fresh, no frills sandwich.

First time I went and it was tough to choose as they have a solid selection. Ended up going basic ham sandwich and it was great. French roll and ingredients were fresh and it had a fat slab of ham on it.

They also have soup, which I intend to try next time as its hard to find a good soup. If the sandwich was an indicator, should be good to go.

A bit tough to find as its on the 4th floor of a commercial building, but there are lots of signs.“

“Great drinks and food - with fantastic customer service!“

“I love starting my day here. Mr. John is so warm and kind. He gives my kids free animal crackers and they love it as we are usually on our way to the zoo. They pick out which animals we should go see based on which cookies they ate!
The coffee is excellent and he’s never gotten my order wrong. The best and quickest coffee when you’re headed out of Point Loma or Ocean Beach! We’ve been enjoying this coffee stop for years. Highly recommend.“

“Absolutely love Calypso Café food is great. Service is beyond excellent 10 star all the way.“

“1st time, won’t be the last....“

“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 always make a point to stop by whenever we're in the area—sometimes we’ll even go out of our way just for this place! Everything is made with love, and it really shows. Our favorites are the White Mocha and the Dirty Chai—both are absolutely delicious!“

“Great ambiance. Was a great scene to see a kitten being walked on a leash. I appreciate the dog friendliness. Reminder of better times. Hopefully all is well in sunny San Diego.“

“Exelente servicio y todo de primera calidad súper recomendado“