Cargo Cafe - La Jolla Reserve
4435 Eastgate Mall, La Jolla, CA
Crema's Take
“Tucked in La Jolla with a serene water garden setting complete with a small waterfall and pond, this cafe creates an unexpectedly tranquil escape where the sound of running water becomes part of your coffee experience. Beyond the picturesque backdrop, they've built a solid reputation for creative specialty drinks like their "Something Sweet Vanilla" alongside traditional espresso drinks, making it equally suited for a focused work session or a leisurely meeting with friends. The consistently high reviews and loyal following suggest this is one of those rare spots where Instagram-worthy aesthetics actually backs up the atmosphere once you're sitting there with your cup.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Such a beautiful scenic cafe to study or work at! Very peaceful and the sound of the running water makes for a lovely atmosphere!
This place is really relaxing and they have a lot of great drink options! Perfect place to grab your morning coffee :)
This café is close to a rock garden and a small waterfall, and there’s also a pond. The environment is really nice.
We saw this place on social media & saw the amazing reviews. We ordered a chai & the something sweet vanilla. The crafted espresso latte was awful it tasted like watery milk. My bf asked staff if they could change it for another drink & they said they couldn't, which we said fine and ended throwing it away. Very nice place but maybe skip the lattes.
I remember watching this cafe being built from my office window. I've been conducting meetings and having coffees and lunches here since opening day. The atmosphere is amazing, the cafe and it's sister platform across the pond, cantilever over the manmade pond at Sunroad Business Park. Check out my included photos of before it existed. My only complaint is they typically have to let the food run out as the day progresses, so the later you go, the fewer items to choose from. But aside from that, they offer a nice variety of food and beverage choices. The have wonderful cold brews, coffees, juices, salads, acai bowls, sandwiches and pastries. It's a relaxing hang here, come check it out!
Crema Reviews
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