
About Cali Cafe
Welcome to a place where passion meets community. Cali Cafe in San Diego is more than just coffee—it's a gathering spot where skilled baristas pour their hearts into every cup, craft pour-over, and acai bowl. With a genuinely warm atmosphere that keeps customers coming back, this independent cafe celebrates the art of slow coffee culture while building real connections. Whether you're here for expertly made coffee, tea, or kombucha, you'll feel the difference that independent craftsmanship makes.
What People Are Saying
from Google & Yelp"With a very welcoming atmosphere, these guys here put their hearts and souls into their craft. From coffee to smoothies, frappes, and much more, you will be served the best. This place has one of the best mocha frappes I’ve had in the country. Great staff, great coffee, great experience every time."
"Had such a great time at this cafe! The place has such a warm and inviting vibe perfect spot to enjoy good coffee. Everything I ordered was fresh and full of flavor, and the service made the experience even better. Big shoutout to Taylor, who was incredibly friendly and attentive the whole time. You can tell she genuinely enjoys what she does and takes great care of customers. Definitely one of my new favorite spots can’t wait to come back!"
"The seasonal Pumpkin Pie Chai is literally life changing and they have THE BEST smoothies in town!"
"Absolutely horrendous customer service. I waited 11 minutes without so much as a greeting or acknowledgment. There was only one person ahead of me, and one young lady working the counter. She took the other customer's order and began preparing it—but never once acknowledged me standing there. I've been to this place several times and never had an experience like this, so it was disappointing, to say the least. Maybe business is doing so well that customer service is no longer a priority. Either way, I won’t be returning anytime soon."
"Believe me when I say this that I've been to almost all the coffee shops around San Diego and I have never received such great service from Alex and his crew. They generally care about their customers and seriously men like this is the spot. Why go anywhere else this place packs a punch. Great quality coffee, chill zone. Love it!"
"The cashier was super friendly and kind. I ordered an açaí smoothie and could really taste all the fruits. I also tried the chicken empanada; it was okay,..."
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