Cafe Moto

Cafe Moto

★★★★★4.6(1,237 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Cafe Moto's signature cold brews—particularly the nitro and their cult-favorite V12—are worth the wait, even though the service can be genuinely chaotic and the drive-thru line doesn't always respect order. The minimalist space in Barrio Logan draws a genuinely cool crowd looking to linger, and the seasonal specials and house-roasted beans suggest this place takes coffee seriously beyond just the hype. If you can tolerate occasional frustration with timing and operations, you'll find some of the most inventive coffee drinks in San Diego.

What to expect

Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, good cold brew. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings.

Traditional drinksSpecialty drinksCraft espressoSlow sitSignature drinksMeetingsCold brew

Google Reviews

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J G
★★★★★2 months ago

Coffee is good, but wait is sometimes ridiculous regardless of what time of the day it is. Most often than not drive thru does not follow an order, and they do not care about who arrived first. Almost every time I have used this service people who arrive after me have has their…

M Wong
★★★★★5 months ago

Cafe Moto came strongly recommended by my friend, pictured here. I went with the iced Macadamian latte (or something like it) and was pleased. I like the interior design, the focus on simplicity and keeping to a limited color palette.

Yellow Bluebonnet
★★★★★5 months ago

Such a unique and vibey cafe with phenomenal drinks! I highly recommend the nitro cold brew and seasonal specials. Such a special place to relax and take in the unique decor!

Katy Lamers
★★★★★11 months ago

It wasn’t just the incredible V12 cold brew coffee that I absolutely loved about this place, it was the location, community and people. The Barrio Logan was my favorite neighborhood I stumbled upon while visiting San Diego. This coffee was so crisp, not bitter at all, smooth and…

Cynthia Lam
★★★★★a year ago

Fantastic Coffee! I really enjoyed the Lil Pump Coffee it was like pumpkin pie in a cup! Expertly crafted highly recommend! I bought some beans to bring home with me because we were visiting the area. If I lived in California I would be a regular here! Decor is artful mod…

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