Cafe 88
5401 Linda Vista Rd, San Diego, CA
Crema's Take
“Nestled near USD, Cafe 88 is a charming neighborhood spot where the owner Fadi genuinely cares about getting every drink and pastry just right, from the beloved Lotus biscoff latte to the viral Dubai chocolate crepe. The cafe radiates warmth and freshness—reviewers consistently rave about the quality of ingredients and the owner's friendly customization, making it feel less like a coffee run and more like visiting a friend who happens to make incredible drinks. Whether you're settling in for a leisurely sit or grabbing a perfectly crafted cold brew, this is the kind of place that makes people ditch their usual chains and come back regularly.”
What to expect
Cold brew standout, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Such a cute cafe near USD! The dubai chocolate crepe, Lotus biscoff latte, and Lychee refresher/energizer were all delicious! The inside of the cafe was clean, the owner was friendly and pleasant, and the menu was stacked with treats and yummy drinks. Support this family owned…
I was looking for the closest coffee shop, since I ditched the green/white coffee shops, I found cafe 88 and OMG the Lotus coffee it’s AMAZING! very rarely I like a coffee for the first time because I don’t like them so sweet, I took the shot with the Lotus latte and didn’t…
Cute new little dessert spot! Owner is super friendly and makes sure to customize your order exactly to your liking. We’ve had a few things from here now but everything was super fresh and tasty! My favorite was the Belgian waffle with chocolate sauce, and perfectly ripe…
I live right up the road and had to come and try this cafe! I ordered the Dubai crepe and peanut butter iced latte. I’m going to tell you, you can taste the FRESHNESSS to every single bite of that’s crepe, it’s not overwhelming and you just want to keep on eating it. The latte…
Had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Fadi, on my first visit. What an awesome guy! He's very level headed and seems committed to his business. He said they've been trying to open for over a year and is just as excited as the customers that the construction finally finished. …
Crema Reviews
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