Super unique and beautiful coffee shop spinning the best music alongside delicious coffee. It's a great spot to slow down with a book or journal, or just relax with your friend for an hour while listening to what the owners are putting on the turntable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Lachman
Such a hidden gem! The owner is super chill and made time to chat with us about Japan. Coffee was delicious. Five stars all the way
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Phiona L.
I've been seeing this place on tiktok so I finally decided to try with a friend. We had a bit of trouble finding this place, and circled around the building a few times before realizing which store it was. The worker later said that the place was made to be more lowkey/discreet. The vibes inside are 10/10. This would be a nice place for drinks with a friend. The inside is pretty small, so I don't think it would be a group setting type of place. Also, this is definitely more of a place to go for drinks, not food, as the few food items they have are all small appetizers. The service was great! The server who helped us was very friendly and constantly checked up on us. I would definitely come back for drinks. Also, they have a film drop off box at the front of the store which I thought was pretty cool! And the film developing rates were cheaper than other places that I usually go to!
Halle J.
Immaculate vibes!! What sets this place apart isn't just the records playing but that it's really more of an experience than a coffee shop/bar. Just looking at the menu you can tell each drink was carefully picked and crafted. I sat at the bar and the guys making the drinks took time to make each one perfect and it shows! This spot was smaller than I expected; not a place for big groups but perfect for two, or solo reading. Intimate! I got a black pour over (Oaxaca interlude) and it was SO good. I'm not even a coffee connoisseur like that but I could taste the notes it described which means it was extracted well. I can't wait to go back and try one of the fancier made drinks. The active vinyl playing was super cool too, a great way to get exposed to new music and they put the record cover of the album they're playing on the wall so you can see. Super peaceful and the staff are very attentive
Anne A.
Good vibe - nice coffee and drink selection - not enough food/snacks and quite pricey. Service was amazing and very knowledgeable staffs. Perfect Slow day Not a place for coffee to-go
Louisa N.
Delicious avocado toast and drinks. Music and vibes were good and the owner is super nice. I'll be returning!
Jeremy M.
Love the vibe and the music. Service was on point and parking was easy to find. Make sure to ring or knock
Jessica D.
what we ordered | Midori (Matcha) Iced Latte | Avocado Toast taste | avocado toast had good flavor and solid dish to get. matcha latte was delicious. they use matcha from Paru Tea and the oat milk and vanilla added enough sweetness to it service | service was great! they did mention they wanted to be a slow paced experience so they can serve all the customers and they really manage how many people they serve to make sure folks aren't waiting too long when they order parking | street notes | you knock on the door and they'll let you in slowly to make sure orders don't get super backed up. you can see them make the drinks in front of you. this is a good spot to go with a few friends. nice vibe with the music and variety of coffee drinks as well as alcoholic drinks. they also get their ice from Japan.
Gabriel B.
Came here for the vibes and music (not disappointed) but was blown away by the quality of the coffee drinks. My wife got the ginza and I got the highball. Both drinks were beautiful and carefully crafted not to mention delicious. This place is a gem.
Alexandra O.
Was such a cool experience! Would definitely recommend if you're a lover of coffee and music.
Immaculate vibes, plus every drink and food item is thoughtfully prepared. Definitely a hipsters wet dream, bring a scarf and your favorite pair of lensless
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Y.
parking: street parking wait: you have to ring the door bell and someone will come outside to greet you. we waited about 25 mins on a Saturday morning ambiance: when we went, it was just the owner serving and making drinks. the space is small, but tastefully decorated with local art, records and plants. what we ordered: (1) matcha latte ($8): it was pretty solid, but I wish it had a stronger matcha profile. the owner told us they import their ice from Japan! main takeaway: this place is a vibe. def a cool & lowkey experience to have coffee or tea with your friends if you're in the area. I went with two friends and they enjoyed their coffee as well.
chay peacock
The music.... you will wanna stay for the music.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast
Christopher F.
I heard about this small shop through my film developer, I decided to invite some friends and we were all thoroughly impressed by the quality of the drinks and environment. The ambiance was very relaxing, whether enjoying a drink alone or chatting with friends it was definitely worthwhile. While there, LONGPLAY invited a friend of theirs to mix live for us, bringing old school and original hip hop tracks. Highly recommend the hokkaido or trying their curated "omakase" type flight of drinks.
Ben Carlos D.
Longplay HiFi is a San Diego ode to Japanese music bars. While Convoy Music Bar, Part-Time Lover and Bar Kamon have capitalized on Japanese whisky bars and Japanese HiFi bars, Longplay is the only one to incorporate a cafe/dining vibe. The small, intimate space is perfect for a relaxing slow down. A place to unplug, unwind and connect with each other. The drinks are well made, with tea sourced from Paru and ice imported from Japan. With such a small space and high demand comes disappointment. As our barista explained, Longplay doesn't usually have massive traffic but as things get more viral, more people want to come for the experience. In this particular Monday, there was line outside and a fully packed inside. While they were able to accommodate everyone, they did explain that certain menu items have ran out. They were still accommodating, explaining they can brew the drinks but it will add extra time to the our wait. At the time, it seems like Longplay wants to keep the space intimate. They don't seem to anticipate larger crowds and if that's true, I'd say you've got a chance for a good cafe experience. If they do become viral, I do hope they can find a way to support the larger than usual crowds they're used to.
Super unique and beautiful coffee shop spinning the best music alongside delicious coffee. It's a great spot to slow down with a book or journal, or just relax with your friend for an hour while listening to what the owners are putting on the turntable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a hidden gem! The owner is super chill and made time to chat with us about Japan. Coffee was delicious. Five stars all the way
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I've been seeing this place on tiktok so I finally decided to try with a friend. We had a bit of trouble finding this place, and circled around the building a few times before realizing which store it was. The worker later said that the place was made to be more lowkey/discreet. The vibes inside are 10/10. This would be a nice place for drinks with a friend. The inside is pretty small, so I don't think it would be a group setting type of place. Also, this is definitely more of a place to go for drinks, not food, as the few food items they have are all small appetizers. The service was great! The server who helped us was very friendly and constantly checked up on us. I would definitely come back for drinks. Also, they have a film drop off box at the front of the store which I thought was pretty cool! And the film developing rates were cheaper than other places that I usually go to!
Immaculate vibes!! What sets this place apart isn't just the records playing but that it's really more of an experience than a coffee shop/bar. Just looking at the menu you can tell each drink was carefully picked and crafted. I sat at the bar and the guys making the drinks took time to make each one perfect and it shows! This spot was smaller than I expected; not a place for big groups but perfect for two, or solo reading. Intimate! I got a black pour over (Oaxaca interlude) and it was SO good. I'm not even a coffee connoisseur like that but I could taste the notes it described which means it was extracted well. I can't wait to go back and try one of the fancier made drinks. The active vinyl playing was super cool too, a great way to get exposed to new music and they put the record cover of the album they're playing on the wall so you can see. Super peaceful and the staff are very attentive
Good vibe - nice coffee and drink selection - not enough food/snacks and quite pricey. Service was amazing and very knowledgeable staffs. Perfect Slow day Not a place for coffee to-go
Delicious avocado toast and drinks. Music and vibes were good and the owner is super nice. I'll be returning!
Love the vibe and the music. Service was on point and parking was easy to find. Make sure to ring or knock
what we ordered | Midori (Matcha) Iced Latte | Avocado Toast taste | avocado toast had good flavor and solid dish to get. matcha latte was delicious. they use matcha from Paru Tea and the oat milk and vanilla added enough sweetness to it service | service was great! they did mention they wanted to be a slow paced experience so they can serve all the customers and they really manage how many people they serve to make sure folks aren't waiting too long when they order parking | street notes | you knock on the door and they'll let you in slowly to make sure orders don't get super backed up. you can see them make the drinks in front of you. this is a good spot to go with a few friends. nice vibe with the music and variety of coffee drinks as well as alcoholic drinks. they also get their ice from Japan.
Came here for the vibes and music (not disappointed) but was blown away by the quality of the coffee drinks. My wife got the ginza and I got the highball. Both drinks were beautiful and carefully crafted not to mention delicious. This place is a gem.
Was such a cool experience! Would definitely recommend if you're a lover of coffee and music.
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Immaculate vibes, plus every drink and food item is thoughtfully prepared. Definitely a hipsters wet dream, bring a scarf and your favorite pair of lensless
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
parking: street parking wait: you have to ring the door bell and someone will come outside to greet you. we waited about 25 mins on a Saturday morning ambiance: when we went, it was just the owner serving and making drinks. the space is small, but tastefully decorated with local art, records and plants. what we ordered: (1) matcha latte ($8): it was pretty solid, but I wish it had a stronger matcha profile. the owner told us they import their ice from Japan! main takeaway: this place is a vibe. def a cool & lowkey experience to have coffee or tea with your friends if you're in the area. I went with two friends and they enjoyed their coffee as well.
The music.... you will wanna stay for the music.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast
I heard about this small shop through my film developer, I decided to invite some friends and we were all thoroughly impressed by the quality of the drinks and environment. The ambiance was very relaxing, whether enjoying a drink alone or chatting with friends it was definitely worthwhile. While there, LONGPLAY invited a friend of theirs to mix live for us, bringing old school and original hip hop tracks. Highly recommend the hokkaido or trying their curated "omakase" type flight of drinks.
Longplay HiFi is a San Diego ode to Japanese music bars. While Convoy Music Bar, Part-Time Lover and Bar Kamon have capitalized on Japanese whisky bars and Japanese HiFi bars, Longplay is the only one to incorporate a cafe/dining vibe. The small, intimate space is perfect for a relaxing slow down. A place to unplug, unwind and connect with each other. The drinks are well made, with tea sourced from Paru and ice imported from Japan. With such a small space and high demand comes disappointment. As our barista explained, Longplay doesn't usually have massive traffic but as things get more viral, more people want to come for the experience. In this particular Monday, there was line outside and a fully packed inside. While they were able to accommodate everyone, they did explain that certain menu items have ran out. They were still accommodating, explaining they can brew the drinks but it will add extra time to the our wait. At the time, it seems like Longplay wants to keep the space intimate. They don't seem to anticipate larger crowds and if that's true, I'd say you've got a chance for a good cafe experience. If they do become viral, I do hope they can find a way to support the larger than usual crowds they're used to.