CRAFT CAFÉ at Mingei

Balboa Park, Plaza de Panama, 1439 El Prado, San Diego
(619) 239-0003

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We stopped by thinking it would be a faster service than Panama 66 and less expensive than the Prado and the restaurant in the Mingei. I tried the chicken and artichoke sandwich which was toasted and had a very strong pickle flavor. The small latte was great. One person tried the quiche, another a charcuterie from the fridge. I got a small kombucha that was about $5.

The four of us sat outside at small, white metal tables and chairs on the sides of the hallway...
Nice cafe to grab a bite to eat or drink while exploring Balboa Park. Highly recommend stopping in at a non-busy time on a weekday because the interior is tight and can get very crowded which can lead to an unpleasant experience. Despite having a small space, they have quite a large menu with many seasonal offerings. I ordered the Cherry Matcha and it was delicious. The sweet cherry foam balanced the earthiness of the matcha very nicely. We also tried the Lemon Lychee Black Tea...
I need something to eat while waiting for a friend who was running late for over an hour.

The ham quiche was delicious, the tea was hot, the service was quick as no other customers were there. But then my friend arrived, she said that the cappuccino was weak and she had to wait too long because there was a long queue.

The mighty & green energy balls is lovely, but the sunny seed & chamomile isn't recommended at all.

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