Copa Vida - San Marcos

I visited this place when it was completely empty, so I expected a quick and accurate service. Unfortunately, it took 15 minutes to get my order, and when I finally received it, it was wrong. Disappointing experience, especially when there were no other customers.

Great college spot to grab a coffee and light bite. It's nice to sit on the large patio as well. They have the best seasonal coffees I've had (their pumpkin spice, gingerbread, lavender), all better and more flavorful than Starbucks or any corporate brand. The prices are average, and they only have 1 size drink for hot or iced on the smaller size, like 12oz. I bring my large cup in and add a shot to fill a larger size. The food is really good. I love the brekkie sandwiches with arugula, and the breakfast burritos are a great size. The food is pretty fresh, and they heat it in the oven, which can take like 5 minutes to heat or toast. The baked goods are great, too, and they have some unique items that can also be toasted. Thankfully, nothing is microwaved. It's usually the same people working, which is great as they'll get to know you! Joey is really nice and helpful, and runs the music, so request some songs!

Good espresso and quick service. Would go more if they were open on the weekends.

Food is high quality. Cold brew tea is awesome. Establishment is clean. Joey’s my hero.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

New place for me. Nice friendly vibe, definitely student friendly. Good place to meet for a cuppa. Cold brew was a little weaker than I expected. But a welcome refresher on a hot day.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

The food is not cooked on site it's cooked then brought over. The coffee is amazing and atmosphere is really really nice

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Indifferent service at best

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 1

I enjoy bold and dark coffee without creams or sugars. Their iced Americano had a flavor and color more similar to iced tea than actual coffee. They were kind enough to add another shot of what they call espresso but it ended up tasting like a stronger iced tea. I'm certain they just used coffee beans rather than espresso beans for the drink. Nice interior and kind staff, though.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

I loved this place and went here often. The iced latte and matcha are great. The food is inconsistent. Soups are often more salty than other shops. Yesterday the tomato soup made me upset (compared to many cups/bowls I had before): the bread was not warm, was dry, tasted old, and looked like it was used to clean a dirty pan/dirty oil. The soup was very salty and had a non-fresh color like usual. I hope they’ll treat the food more consistently and carefully because everyone deserves healthy and fresh food.

Aussie grade coffee!!Great, friendly staff.Such a great oasis of good coffee.Thank you

Parking: Street parking is limited, but worth finding for the coffee. ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Go Coffee, Bacon Burrito

I think this location takes a lot of heat because they have strict hours. However, it's largely run by college students so I totally get it. Hours aside, the coffee is fantastic, the food is good, and the space is nice.If you're around when they're open, I'd definitely recommend it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Very disappointed with the food and quality of the drinks. I love going to the other copa vidas, but this one is sub par.The espresso was burned and my GF’s drink was mostly ice. Drinks were also overly expensiveI spent $12 on a microwaved breakfast burrito. The first clue was that the cheese was lava hot and burned my mouth on the first bite. The biggest indicator, though, was that the tortilla was crusty and crumbly on top and soft and gooey on the bottom. Also, the other copa vidas have fresh arugula in the burrito but this one only had “chives” (I only saw one small fleck of green in the burrito I received). It makes sense that this one won’t have arugula in it (fresh or otherwise) because the microwave would make it even grosser.Also, they got rid of all gluten free breakfast options like the chilaquiles. So enjoy the hummus bowl I guess.

Dietary restrictions: Only one gluten free option and it’s not a breakfast option

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

I’m a bit of a coffee snob, but the coffee is very good and the vegan burrito is delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegan Sausage Burrito

Phenomenal coffee and one of the best flat whites you can have periods!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This coffee shop should have more than 4 consumer review stars. Great cold brew, ambiance, and friendly staff in a nice neighborhood. Highly recommended for work, a quick bite, or a coffee date.