Mango coconut smoothie did not taste good. Tasted sour and seemed overpriced.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Mauricio Ahumada
Friendly staff, good coffee, they're just missing a really nice comfortable couch or loveseat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lavender
Loretta Costa
Waited over a hour for ham and cheese sandwich and lemonade. Sandwich finally comes then no
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
ferg0017
The espresso or the oat milk was ok. The vegan sloppy sandwich was really salty. It had some cucumbers which balanced it a little. Overall, wouldnt recommend over nearby options
Amanda Day
An authentic coffee cafe that has yet to be gentrified! Great honest food surrounded by local art and excellent music.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
khalia hazel
Menu is creative and the coffee is great. The staff is friendly and fast. The vibe is quiet, artsy, and unique. Definitely not like every other cafe in town, hope this one sticks around forever.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J'myle Koretz
UPDATE 2024:And finally, after four years beneath the surface, I crawl to the surface, leaving behind the labyrinth that predates America's cowboys, Spain's conquistadors, the Kumeyaay's ancestors who are remembered, the La Jolla's who are forgotten, and even the eldritch shades who were beneath America before humans walked across the Pacific Ocean to claim the skies of this continent for our children to live and die beneath.The deepest parts of the sub-surface labyrinth, the caverns and passageways carved by humanity's predecessors, who had the capability of sentience, but possibly no reason to bother with it, was what kept me, since they were carved by alien intelligences that do not bother with sentience, according to inhuman geographies that utterly flummox Google Maps and human math.But after only four years beyond geography, I did escape, and eventually, and above the Spanish mission-era tunnels are some dug by the Mormons in their highly navigable fashion; and it only took a couple weeks to realize that Subterranean Coffee Boutique has moved from Hillcrest to a new location at 30th and University, I climbed a staircase and emerged, blinking and staring at the sun whose light I had almost forgotten, into a comfortable coffee shop with delicious chocolate chip cookies.The only note I'd give is that if you have a key for the bathroom and leave the stairway to an infinite underground realm of madness behind an unlocked door, you should at least post signage.ORIGINAL Review 2020:Subterranean is actually underground. Descending into the depths of an impenetrable catacomb deep beneath San Diego, the path passes through the remnants of WWII shipworks, Mexican-American War fortifications, and the Old Spanish Mission. Then come the villages of the Kumeyaay, and then the La Jolla, and then peoples whose names and Gods are lost to time, though archeologists call them Clovis after a small town in New Mexico where white men first disturbed their graves. Lower still come structures so monumental and architecture so alien the builders can't be known to our history, and perhaps not even our biology. Under these derelict temples is one final chamber, cut into the earth by long forgotten Eldritch powers, there is evidence of human use in a small corner that torchlight shadows and towering obelisks make smaller, human activity: a coffeeshop, truly and ultimately subterranean, with really good vegan muffins.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jenna Hannon
Subterranean has subpar coffee, food, and service. The workers are more interested in talking to each other than paying attention to the line of customers. They were nice once they noticed us, but I don’t need to hear all about your friend’s boyfriend fixing your tire, I need to place an order. The Turkey and Brie sandwich was dry and bland. My coffee was horrible. On top of this the bathroom was gross and there was something sticky on the bathroom door handle. I wouldn’t recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
J
Super chill coffee house. Coffee is good, food is good. Relaxed & funky atmosphere. Has out door seating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul John Ordoña
I got the brown sugar latte, it was really good paired with pandesal sandwhich is a must try. Love also the vibe as a musician. Customer service was really pleasant and overall good.
I came here this morning. I wanted to try their coffee. I just got a simple latte and my girlfriend got a vanilla latte. We ordered a club sandwich too. The flavor of the coffee was really good just by itself. I highly recommend you give it a try. The club sandwich they used some sort of thousand Island dressing I believe and that was a really good touch to the sandwich. The theme of the coffee shop was pretty cool too and the service was really good. I will be coming back again. Thank you very much.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
K Love
Subterranean Coffee Boutique provided a perfect environment for a first date. There is ample seating of all kinds (I enjoyed the bouncy couches), a variety of beverages on the menu (I had a non caffeinated hibiscus cooler), and helpful friendly staff to help you decide what to order. The decor is interesting and quirky, there is a lot of look at , which can be helpful if your date is boring (lucky for me my date was not boring). The cherry on top of everything was the pinball machine- who doesn’t enjoy a game of pinball? I recommend this cafe to anyone- but make sure you say hi to Alfonso the fish while you’re there, he has a lot to say.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melissa Lopez
This is a cute coffee shop in a great location. They have a great selection of drinks to pick from and there's a new monthly artisans market that's taking place there called Manic Pixie Dream Market!
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes: Cinnamon Latte
Sean Tucker
No frills, no nonsense coffee shop with a charm that may not appeal to all but is intentionally warm and inviting.My favorite place to enjoy a warm cup of coffee and read a book when I’m seeking a more lively (than say a library) but calm atmosphere.Oh and Filipino treats if you like that sort of thing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I E
Tasty coffee! Mexican Mocha and Honey Lavender! Enough said. Stop by! You won’
Mango coconut smoothie did not taste good. Tasted sour and seemed overpriced.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Friendly staff, good coffee, they're just missing a really nice comfortable couch or loveseat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lavender
Waited over a hour for ham and cheese sandwich and lemonade. Sandwich finally comes then no
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
The espresso or the oat milk was ok. The vegan sloppy sandwich was really salty. It had some cucumbers which balanced it a little. Overall, wouldnt recommend over nearby options
An authentic coffee cafe that has yet to be gentrified! Great honest food surrounded by local art and excellent music.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Menu is creative and the coffee is great. The staff is friendly and fast. The vibe is quiet, artsy, and unique. Definitely not like every other cafe in town, hope this one sticks around forever.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
UPDATE 2024:And finally, after four years beneath the surface, I crawl to the surface, leaving behind the labyrinth that predates America's cowboys, Spain's conquistadors, the Kumeyaay's ancestors who are remembered, the La Jolla's who are forgotten, and even the eldritch shades who were beneath America before humans walked across the Pacific Ocean to claim the skies of this continent for our children to live and die beneath.The deepest parts of the sub-surface labyrinth, the caverns and passageways carved by humanity's predecessors, who had the capability of sentience, but possibly no reason to bother with it, was what kept me, since they were carved by alien intelligences that do not bother with sentience, according to inhuman geographies that utterly flummox Google Maps and human math.But after only four years beyond geography, I did escape, and eventually, and above the Spanish mission-era tunnels are some dug by the Mormons in their highly navigable fashion; and it only took a couple weeks to realize that Subterranean Coffee Boutique has moved from Hillcrest to a new location at 30th and University, I climbed a staircase and emerged, blinking and staring at the sun whose light I had almost forgotten, into a comfortable coffee shop with delicious chocolate chip cookies.The only note I'd give is that if you have a key for the bathroom and leave the stairway to an infinite underground realm of madness behind an unlocked door, you should at least post signage.ORIGINAL Review 2020:Subterranean is actually underground. Descending into the depths of an impenetrable catacomb deep beneath San Diego, the path passes through the remnants of WWII shipworks, Mexican-American War fortifications, and the Old Spanish Mission. Then come the villages of the Kumeyaay, and then the La Jolla, and then peoples whose names and Gods are lost to time, though archeologists call them Clovis after a small town in New Mexico where white men first disturbed their graves. Lower still come structures so monumental and architecture so alien the builders can't be known to our history, and perhaps not even our biology. Under these derelict temples is one final chamber, cut into the earth by long forgotten Eldritch powers, there is evidence of human use in a small corner that torchlight shadows and towering obelisks make smaller, human activity: a coffeeshop, truly and ultimately subterranean, with really good vegan muffins.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Subterranean has subpar coffee, food, and service. The workers are more interested in talking to each other than paying attention to the line of customers. They were nice once they noticed us, but I don’t need to hear all about your friend’s boyfriend fixing your tire, I need to place an order. The Turkey and Brie sandwich was dry and bland. My coffee was horrible. On top of this the bathroom was gross and there was something sticky on the bathroom door handle. I wouldn’t recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Super chill coffee house. Coffee is good, food is good. Relaxed & funky atmosphere. Has out door seating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I got the brown sugar latte, it was really good paired with pandesal sandwhich is a must try. Love also the vibe as a musician. Customer service was really pleasant and overall good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I came here this morning. I wanted to try their coffee. I just got a simple latte and my girlfriend got a vanilla latte. We ordered a club sandwich too. The flavor of the coffee was really good just by itself. I highly recommend you give it a try. The club sandwich they used some sort of thousand Island dressing I believe and that was a really good touch to the sandwich. The theme of the coffee shop was pretty cool too and the service was really good. I will be coming back again. Thank you very much.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Subterranean Coffee Boutique provided a perfect environment for a first date. There is ample seating of all kinds (I enjoyed the bouncy couches), a variety of beverages on the menu (I had a non caffeinated hibiscus cooler), and helpful friendly staff to help you decide what to order. The decor is interesting and quirky, there is a lot of look at , which can be helpful if your date is boring (lucky for me my date was not boring). The cherry on top of everything was the pinball machine- who doesn’t enjoy a game of pinball? I recommend this cafe to anyone- but make sure you say hi to Alfonso the fish while you’re there, he has a lot to say.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a cute coffee shop in a great location. They have a great selection of drinks to pick from and there's a new monthly artisans market that's taking place there called Manic Pixie Dream Market!
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes: Cinnamon Latte
No frills, no nonsense coffee shop with a charm that may not appeal to all but is intentionally warm and inviting.My favorite place to enjoy a warm cup of coffee and read a book when I’m seeking a more lively (than say a library) but calm atmosphere.Oh and Filipino treats if you like that sort of thing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Tasty coffee! Mexican Mocha and Honey Lavender! Enough said. Stop by! You won’
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lavender