Finjan Coffee Shop Co.

9119 Clairemont Mesa Blvd g, San Diego, CA

★★★★★4.7(679 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Finjan Coffee Shop Co. brings Middle Eastern warmth and authenticity to San Diego's coffee scene, serving bold, espresso-focused drinks alongside standout pastries like their legendary Knafeh Khishneh and baklava that keep regulars coming back. The cozy, family-friendly space features actual china cups for dine-in guests and thoughtful decor that transports you beyond the strip-mall setting, while their friendly staff and creative specialty drinks like the Orange Latte make it feel less like a typical coffee run and more like a genuine neighborhood gathering spot.

What to expect

PastriesMeetingsSlow sitFamily friendlyTraditional drinksSpecialty drinksEspresso focusedCold brew

Google Reviews

E J
★★★★a month ago

Finjan Coffee Shop (Feb '26) Free strip-mall parking. Actual china cups for in-store dining. Decent variety of drinks, a few breakfast menu items and baklava. Nice decor including middle easter/Turkish lanterns. Spacious outdoor patio and indoor dining including a long bar with stools. Not super fast, not super slow. Average coffee shop prices (which are too high IMO). We both ordered flavored latte coffees. My husband said he couldn't taste any vanilla in it. The orange was all at the bottom on mine, but it was a quality drink with a design on top. :) See my photos for more details.

Nadia S
★★★★★2 months ago

Stopped by mainly for their Knafeh Khishneh (crunchy) and it was absolutely amazing. Perfectly crispy on the outside, warm and soft inside, with just the right amount of sweetness - exactly how good kunafa is supposed to be. Fresh, rich, and super satisfying. They also have a pretty wide beverage menu and a lot of other food options, so I’m sure there’s more worth trying, but the kunafa alone is reason enough to come here. Definitely recommend going if you’re in the area.

Mariam Alobaidi
★★★★★3 months ago

Stopped by Finjān Coffee Co and absolutely loved it. Super cute shop with a warm, inviting vibe, and the establishment was very clean. The staff was super friendly, and there wasn’t a long wait at all. They use house-made syrups, and I loved the cups they serve the drinks in. Such a nice touch. We tried the vanilla bean latte, pistachio latte, and Turkish coffee, and all were excellent. The knafeh was delicious and paired perfectly with the coffee. A great spot for quality coffee and desserts. Definitely worth a visit ☕️💙

Roger Ledina
★★★★★3 months ago

Been here several times and have brought my family and friends. They all love it too. Its our go-to spot for bold coffee and something different from other coffee places. The middle eastern flavors are a welcome change compared to the standard coffee houses. It definitely broadened my coffee culture experience and flavor palate. The Salted Pistachio and Honey Cinnamon (iced or hot) are my usual latte drinks. The Turkish Coffee, the Avocado, Fuul (fava bean), and Labne toasts are on my regular rotation. As well as both Baklava options- pistachio and walnut cinnamon. Tried the sparkling espresso drinks - I liked them and I found them refreshing on a hot day, but some in our party thought it was an acquired taste. All in all, it is defiantly a must try.

Devy Unknown
★★★★4 months ago

Cute small coffee shop. The coffee is so good! Definitely recommend the Orange Latte. The Baklawas are so yummy! The perfect combination of crisp and sweetness. Unfortunately, we never got the Monkey Toast and kinda forgot until we were far away from it. So, there is no way to review that 🤷🏽‍♀️ *It is small, and sitting is not plus size friendly when it comes to the bar/high chairs*

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