Living Room Coffeehouse - College Area
5900 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA
Crema's Take
“This San Diego institution has been a steadfast study haven for over two decades, beloved by students and remote workers who appreciate its late hours (until 11 pm), abundant outlets, and genuinely cozy atmosphere that somehow stays welcoming even when busy. The cinnamon lattes are dreamy and creamy, the pastries and light food come in generous portions without sacrificing quality, and there's a real sense of community here—whether you're cramming for exams, settling in with a book, or catching up with friends over matcha tea.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
I use to go here all the time to study while a student at SDSU in the early 2000s. It's great to see this place is still popular with students and people looking for a place to have a drink do work, catch up with friends, or study. Great food and unique drinks. Keep on doing it!
I always love to sit down and drink a coffee and read my book here. Obviously the atmosphere is very much impacted by the nearby university, but if you like that or if you can ignore it, this place is a perfect place to relax. Staff is always very nice and coffee is always…
This is one of the few cafés open late (until 11 pm). It’s the perfect spot for studying, working on your laptop, reading, or catching up with friends. It’s cozy, with plenty of outlets to charge your laptop or phone — even at the outdoor tables. Because of this, it can…
I stumbled upon this café on my way to an appointment and so glad I did! I ordered a cinnamon latte which was absolutely delicious and so creamy and round and taste. I also ordered the scrambled eggs, avocado, and bacon toast, which was incredibly delicious and tasty. Customer…
The portions are very large here, but the quality stays tasty. I was here for my first time the other day and thought it was such a lovely cafe. I can’t wait to go back! I brought quite an appetite and was grateful to have been warned + there are easily accessible take out…
Crema Reviews
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