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About LAB Desserts & Coffee

Flowery bakery for pretty cakes, cupcakes & a wide variety of macarons in inventive flavors.

What People Are Saying

from Google & Yelp

"A solid three-star dessert spot. But the desserts are 4 star. This was my first time visiting, and I came on a Tuesday night around 8 PM. I ordered the red velvet cake and tiramisu and was pleasantly surprised by how delicious both were—rich, flavorful, and satisfying. I also really loved the customer service; the staff was friendly and welcoming. The shop has plenty of space inside, which I really appreciated. But the interior design was very basic & nothing to brag about. Overall, a good experience, I will definitely return because their velvet & tiramisu are so delicious & they were even more delicious after a few days in the refrigerator. I highly recommend their velvet cake and tiramisu & I’ll definitely be stopping by again."

★★★★

"In the evening my friend and I wanted to find a place to sit, have some tea, and talk. We were looking for cafés that stay open later since it was already late, and we found one that was supposed to be open until 11. However, when we arrived, they told us they were closing half an hour earlier, so we only had about 20 minutes. We still decided to stay and have some tea. We tried a couple of desserts. My friend had a blackberry mousse dessert, but she didn’t like it — there was way too much lavender in it. I tried the New York cheesecake, and it was actually pretty good, quite tasty. As for the tea, I expected it would be served in teapots, freshly brewed, but it was just a tea bag with hot water poured over it. Nothing special. The interior of the place was just okay, nothing much to say about it. The service was quite good though. Overall, I can’t say I’d want to come back. There are other cafés I like much more, and I’d rather choose those if I wanted to go out for tea."

★★★★

"Came in around 10:30am today (Tuesday). The place was empty except for two customers. The baked items looked very pretty in the display case. The atmosphere was calm, and the interior design was great. I ordered a flat white with oat milk and a charcoal latte with almond milk. Both non-dairy options received an upcharge of $1, which I wasn’t notified of prior to ordering. It was fine, though, as I could see them on the screen—just thought it was a bit odd the cashier said nothing about this as I made the choices. I received the flat white first, and when I went to the counter to get it, the barista/cashier notified me that the table I’d been waiting at was reserved for parties of 4 or more, so if a group came in I’d need to move. I found this a tad overly militant, since I could simply ask the incoming party if I could sit at the table with them. In any case, the shop only had two people in it. There were also stickers on the tabletops proclaiming no outside food & beverages and no Wi-Fi use without a purchase. These are understandable asks, but all of these factors started adding up to make this place feel cold, off-putting, and oddly overbearing for a cute little coffee/dessert shop. As for the coffee itself—it was nothing to rave about. The espresso wasn’t remarkable, and the balance of milks in each drink were a bit off. The charcoal latte—called a “special drink”—on the menu, was only slightly darker than a regular coffee, and had nothing special to it at all. I think LAB could be a great place if they stepped up customer service, were a little less hypervigilant about minor customer behaviors like seating choices, and did A/B testing on their espresso drinks to really bring them up a notch. Update: Came in for a retry today and was the only customer in the store. Owner was pleasant and easygoing today. Ordered a peppermint mocha and stepped outside for a bit. The owner handed me my drink when I came back in—it was not bad, though the peppermint flavoring was slightly off on the back-end, just a bit artificial tasting. All-in-all, a better experience today, but also I ordered to-go and waited outside. I’ll try a third time to see what happens!"

★★★

"They serves stunning cakes that look like art, perfect for photos. However, the taste is just okay, lacking the wow factor to match their appearance. The cozy vibe and friendly service make it a nice spot. Worth a visit for aesthetics, but don’t expect flavor to match the looks."

★★★★

"I came in to grab a latte to go and to get some macarons as a gift for my niece who got hurt that day (just a little feel better) i had an hour drive home in the rain so I was hoping i didn’t have to go look for gift bags etc. I asked the lady at the counter if she had cute gift boxes and she did!!! I got some macarons and they went into a cute pink box!! I also got some for myself 😃😃😃 The macarons were delicious!!! Im picky! The vanilla latte was also delicious not as sweet as other places but I like that because every place makes it too sweet and I prefer to cut down on my sugar intake. The tables had chargers/outlets which is now impossible to find at any other coffee shop!! Overall I had a great quick experience and my niece was very happy to receive her little macaron box :) I live far away but I’d definitely come back."

★★★★★

"came here on a Thursday evening to get some studying done, had a great experience. No blasting music, just quiet jazz in background and warm lighting. I..."

Sophie L. ★★★★★

Hours

Monday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sunday 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

What are LAB Desserts & Coffee's hours?
LAB Desserts & Coffee is located in San Diego, California. Monday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Thursday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Friday: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM. Saturday: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Sunday: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
Where is LAB Desserts & Coffee located?
LAB Desserts & Coffee is located at 4817 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111, United States, San Diego, CA. You can get directions using the map above.
What is LAB Desserts & Coffee's phone number?
You can reach LAB Desserts & Coffee at (858) 384-2449.
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