Between Us
4101 30th St, San Diego, CA
Crema's Take
“Between Us is a buzzy North Park brunch and coffee spot that's earned its Instagram popularity through genuinely excellent food and an airy, lively atmosphere where you'll actually want to linger over your cup. The staff strikes that rare balance of being warm and attentive without hovering, and they've clearly got the reservation system down—book ahead and you'll skip the notoriously long waits that catch walk-ins off guard. Whether you're settling in for mushroom chazuke, a full breakfast spread, or just a carefully made coffee, this is the kind of place that justifies the bit of effort it takes to find parking and plan ahead.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu. Parking available.
Google Reviews
I passed by this place a while ago and wanted to try it, but the wait was too long so we ended up leaving. This time we got lucky and didn’t have to wait. We ordered the mushroom chazuke and the shakshuka. The chazuke was light and comforting, and the shakshuka had really rich…
Our party of 4 ate here for Sunday brunch. We didn’t have a reservation so we waited about 30 minutes to snag a table. I recommend making reservations ahead of time. Between Us is located in North Park with no dedicated parking lot— give yourself extra time to look for street…
Happy that they take reservations! We had a party of 4 on a Saturday afternoon at 12:30 PM and were seated immediately. The staff was really friendly, even as you walk through the restaurant you’re greeted with a friendly hello. I love the Japanese influenced menu, it’s really…
I saw this place on instagram and decided to try it this weekend. They seem pretty popular with a long wait but they do take reservations via phone. Make sure to leave 20 min to find parking. Do not use the vons parking lot or they will tow. We really enjoyed the food. The…
Saw this place on Instagram and it looked inviting. Food was immaculate, service was spot-on, and the ambience was airy and lively. I found street parking fairly quickly on a Friday during late brunch time. The Curry Hamburg was their take on a loco moco but with better…
Crema Reviews
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