"i had a delightful experience at Kini Coffee. the baristas were incredibly sweet and welcoming when i walked up. the coffee was delicious as well as their almond croissant. the ambiance was great, nothing like coffee by the beach! its centrally located to downtown del mar and has plenty of parking. and the cute pink coffee lids were so cute too! i’m definitely coming back!"

"Jewel suddenly knew what I liked and what would make me happy. And it was the first time I met her. Food was amazing, drinks were creative and delicious. If you have not been here … WHY?"

"My daughter and I discovered this place and when I saw they were women owned and advocates of women’s empowerment, I couldn’t wait to try it! Milan greeted us with such friendliness and we chatted it up while she made our selections. I couldn’t get over the pink heart shaped straws. 🤩 You can’t beat the views or the kind service…plenty of places to sit and the outdoor area has WiFi access also! Wish they had a rewards program cuz I’ll definitely be a regular. ☕️ ☕️ ☕️"

"I had one of the most embarrassing experiences of my life at this café on Saturday, Nov 8, 2025, around 10 AM. I brought two of my close friends who were visiting Del Mar, and we decided to stop in before heading back to Monarch for dinner that evening. I ordered three black coffees (with light cream on the side) and two muffins, which I kindly asked to be warmed. The muffins came out cold, and the coffees were overly creamy and barely warm. When I asked for the muffins to be heated, one of the girls said, “We use a toaster or something like that — it might not warm them enough,” which was odd since I had only asked for them to be warm. When I went back to address the issue, another staff member — who seemed to be the manager — told me angrily to throw the coffees in the garbage myself. As we were sitting down and deciding whether to leave, the same manager or another worker — I’m not sure which — slapped the coffees off the counter in a mafia-style manner. We heard a loud splash, like a big drop, as the drinks hit the floor. My friends and I were completely shocked and embarrassed. The experience ruined what was supposed to be a simple morning outing, and we decided not to go to Monarch for dinner afterward. After checking the café’s Google reviews, I noticed another customer mentioned a similar experience with staff attitude. As a business owner myself, and with both of my friends also being business owners, I felt it was right to share this publicly. I had already tipped at the register, which made the entire situation even more disappointing."

"the service was so amazing ◡̈ the baristas were so amicable and helpful. they made great recommendations! and the drinks were sooo yummmy !! honestly perfection ◡̈"