The Mental Bar- Coffee, Tea & Wellness
6325 Imperial Ave, San Diego
(619) 230-5009
Customers' Favorites
Breakfast Burrito with Bacon & Dani's Special Latte
Caramel Lattel Salted Caramel Latte
Cortado and Peanut Chocolate Cookie
Brown Sugar Latter w Cheese Danish
Blueberry Lavender Lemonade
Chicken Avocado Sandwich
Mexican- Oaxaca
Grilled Cheese
Avocado Toast
Croissant
Wellness Drinks
Cali Americano
Iced Cali Americano
Cali Latte
Coconut Paradise
Dynamic Latte
Ginger Pop Latte
Green tea Matcha
Kombucha
12 oz
Sunset Latte
Drip Coffee
Mexican- Oaxaca
Traditional Coffee
Cappuccino
A cappuccino is a beloved Italian coffee drink made by topping a shot of rich, dense espresso with steamed and foamed milk. The foam is the signature feature of a cappuccino, with baristas expertly pouring the steamed milk to create a thick, luxurious layer of microfoam. Underneath lies the espresso, which provides a strong coffee base. The ratio of espresso to foamed milk is lower than a latte, creating a beautifully balanced beverage.
Americano
An americano is a classic caffeinated beverage made by adding hot water to a freshly pulled shot of espresso. The hot water softens the espresso's bold flavor and increases the drink's volume, resulting in a more well-rounded coffee experience. Though less intense than straight espresso, an americano showcases the rich crema and complex notes of espresso while providing a similar caffeine jolt as drip coffee. It's a popular morning drink for those seeking a happy medium between espresso and regular brewed coffee.
Cortado
A cortado is a Spanish coffee drink that artfully balances the bittersweet taste of espresso with the creamy texture of steamed milk. Made by topping a solo shot of espresso with an equal amount of steamed milk, a cortado is smaller than a cappuccino and lacks foam. The milk tempers and softens the espresso's acidity while the espresso cuts through the milk's richness. The end result is a harmonious coffee experience in a petite serving size that highlights the flavors of both components.
Cold Brew (Workaholic)
Workaholic is The Mental Bar's Cold brew coffee. It is a refreshing, sweeter style of coffee made by steeping coarse-ground beans in cool water for 24 hours. Unlike traditional hot coffee, cold brew is never exposed to heat, allowing the water more time to draw out the beans' naturally occurring oils and sweet flavor compounds. The result is a smoother, less acidic coffee concentrate that can be enjoyed chilled, over ice, or flavored with milk, sweeteners, or spirits.
Espresso Prepared European Style
Espresso, served European style, is a small but potent cup of pure, concentrated coffee made by forcing steam through finely-ground coffee beans. If served in the cafe only it comes with a small glass of sparkling water.
Iced Americano
An americano is a classic caffeinated beverage made by adding hot water to a freshly pulled shot of espresso. The hot water softens the espresso's bold flavor and increases the drink's volume, resulting in a more well-rounded coffee experience. Though less intense than straight espresso, an americano showcases the rich crema and complex notes of espresso while providing a similar caffeine jolt as a drip coffee. It's a popular morning drink for those seeking a happy medium between espresso and regular brewed coffee served over ice.
Macchiato- Traditional
Nitro Cold Brew (Smooth Operator)
Smooth Operator is The Mental Bar's Nitro cold brew coffee. It is cold brew coffee infused with nitrogen gas to create a drink reminiscent of a stout beer. The nitrogen bubbles give the nitro cold brew a cascading, foamy texture and smooth, creamy mouthfeel. Flavorwise, the nitrogen helps mellow the coffee's naturally bitter notes, amplifying its inherent cocoa and caramel flavors for a sweet coffee sip.
Pour Over- Ethiopian
Pour over coffee is a manual brewing method that allows for a refined, flavorful cup. Hot water is carefully poured in a circular motion over coffee grounds in a filter, then seeps through to produce concentrated coffee dripping into a cup or carafe below. Unlike batch brewing, pour over allows control over variables like water temperature and flow rate. When executed properly, the resulting coffee showcases subtle tasting notes and clarity, highlighting the natural flavors of the beans.
Red Eye
A red eye is a caffeinated beverage that combines drip coffee and a shot of espresso. The coffee provides the base, while the espresso boosts intensity and richness. The combination results in a bold, aromatic drink with more caffeine than regular coffee that can provide an energizing jolt to start the day.
Lattes
Caramel Latte
Chai Latte
Latte
Brown Sugar Latte
Dirty Chai
Lavender Chai Latte
Salted Caramel Latte
Vanilla Latte
Mochas & Frappe
Dark Chocolate Mocha
Mexican Mocha
Mexican mocha puts a twist on a traditional mocha latte.
Chai Frappe
White Chocolate Mocha
Teas
Blue Dream
Mentalitea
Radiant Slopes
Sun Beam
Lemonades
Blueberry Lavender
Strawberry
Watermelon
Drinks for the Kid in Us All
Hot Chocolate
12 oz
Apple Juice
12 oz
Chocolate Milk
12 oz
Mexican Hot Chocolate
Milk
12 oz
Display Case Drinks
Celsius
Fiji Water
Pellegrino
Seasonal
Pumpkin Spiced Latte
White Pumpkin Spiced Mocha
Cold Brew Pumpkin Harvest Sip
Creamy Pumpkin Spiced Frappe
Featured items
Breakfast Burrito
Tortilla, sausage or bacon, cheese, potatoes, and eggs
BLT
Mayo, red onion, bacon, tomato, and lettuce, on sourdough
Bagel Sandwich with Bacon
Bagel, bacon, and egg
Grilled Cheese
Butter, provolone, mozzarella, mild cheddar cheese on sourdough
Salad
Lettuce, tomato, shredded cheddar cheese, and red onion
Avocado Toast
Multigrain toast, avocado, cotija cheese everything seasoning, and balsamic vinaigrette
Bagel Sandwich with Sausage
Bagel, sausage patty, and egg
Dani's Delights
Affogato
Vanilla ice cream and two shots of espresso
Cold Brew Float
Nitro Float
Breakfast
Breakfast Burrito
Tortilla, sausage or bacon, cheese, potatoes, and eggs
English Muffin with Bacon
English muffin, bacon, and egg
Bagel Sandwich with Bacon
Bagel, bacon, and egg
Bagel Sandwich with Sausage
Bagel, sausage patty, and egg
English Muffin with Sausage
English muffin, sausage patty, and egg
Bagel Sandwich with Turkey Sausage
Bagel, turkey sausage patty, and egg
Bagel Sandwich with Turkey Bacon
Bagel, turkey bacon, and egg
Breakfast Turkey Burrito
Tortilla, turkey sausage or turkey bacon, cheese, potatoes, and eggs
Croissant Bacon Sandwich
Croissant, bacon, and egg
English Muffin with Turkey Bacon
English muffin, turkey bacon, and egg
English Muffin with Turkey Sausage
English muffin, turkey sausage patty, and egg
Sausage Croissant Sandwich
Croissant, bacon, and egg
Turkey Bacon Croissant
Croissant, bacon, and egg
Turkey Sausage Croissant
Croissant, bacon, and egg
Waffle
Tommy's Toasts
Cinnamon Toast
Toasted brioche, butter, cinnamon, and sugar
Avocado Toast
Multigrain toast, avocado, cotija cheese everything seasoning, and balsamic vinaigrette
Bagel with Cream Cheese
Bagel with Butter
Bagel with Strawberry Jam
Strawberry or blueberry jam
Peanut Butter and Syrup Toast
Toasted brioche, peanut butter, maple syrup, almond slivers, and chocolate syrup
Toast with Butter
Toast with Strawberry Jam
Strawberry or blueberry jam
Dani's Dishes
BLT
Mayo, red onion, bacon, tomato, and lettuce, on sourdough
Salad
Lettuce, tomato, shredded cheddar cheese, and red onion
ALT
Cream cheese, avocado, red onion, tomato, lettuce, and Cheddar cheese on multigrain
Chicken Avocado Sandwich
Avocado, lettuce, red onion, and chicken breast on a brioche bun
Grilled Cheese
Butter, provolone, mozzarella, mild cheddar cheese on sourdough
Turkey Sandwich
Your choice of bread, turkey, provolone cheese, tomato, lettuce, and red onion
Chicken Avocado Protein style
A chicken avocado sandwich without the buns.
Chicken and Waffles
Chicken Wings
Add buffalo to the wings flavors
Chicken Wrap
It has chicken breast, bacon, tomato, lettuce, and onions served with a choice of dressing
Flatbread
Turkey Melt
Your choice of bread, provolone cheese, and turkey breakfast croissant sandwich served with your choice of sausage or bacon with one egg and Cheddar cheese
Pastries
Apple Turnover
Cheese Danish
Coffee Cake
Cookie
Croissant
Gluten Free Pecan Bar
Muffin
Sunday Brunch
Avocado Toast
Chicken Avocado Sandwich w/ Lemonade
Chicken Salad w/ Iced Tea
Chicken Wrap
Chicken Wings
Chicken & Waffles
Cinnamon Toast
Flatbread
Peanut Butter Toast
Waffle w/ Bacon
Waffle w/ Turkey Bacon
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Recent Reviews
Made a stop in this morning in desperate need of coffee and food. This is a gem of a place! The coffee is so good and I love that there is a wellness menu that give functional options. Got a bagel that was also sooooo good. The bread was soft and it was just such a good way to start the day off. The music was also incredibly lovely. It’s such a vibe.
April 2026
I’m new to the neighborhood and stopped by for the first time. Stellar service and I’m so impressed with the flavor of the drip coffee. I loved the ambience as well. I do wish they’d had more options for beans to purchase, but it’s a Monday morning so I know they may be short from the busy weekend. I’m looking forward to going back and trying one of their specialty drinks!
March 2026
The staff is genuinely friendly and welcoming, which adds to the overall experience. I also really appreciate the no-frills menu—it’s simple, focused, and lets the quality speak for itself instead of trying to do too much. I ordered a cappuccino, and it was excellent-made with high-quality beans and crafted with care....