Mikara Cafe
10330 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA
Crema's Take
“Mikara Café feels like the kind of place where you can settle in for hours with your laptop or journal, thanks to its spacious layout, reliable wifi, and genuinely hospitable baristas who actually care about getting your drink right. The menu spans from beautifully executed breakfast staples like smoked salmon avocado toast to creative specialty drinks—think lotus biscoff lattes and iced Turkish pistachio—though consistency with milk-based drinks can be a bit uneven. It's refreshingly clean and thoughtfully designed with both cozy indoor and breezy outdoor seating, making it equally welcoming whether you're meeting a friend, working solo, or just craving a moment of calm in San Diego.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Wifi.
Google Reviews
Mikara Café is an absolute gem. I came in for breakfast and left genuinely impressed by both the food and the hospitality. The breakfast was delicious and beautifully prepared, but the real standout for me was the Turkish coffee with pistachio, hands down the best I’ve ever had.…
I got the smoked salmon and avocado toast and the lotus biscoff iced latte with almond milk. The latte was not good .. tasted super watery and the foam on top tasted like regular cream. I mixed the cookie up and the chunks added some flavor but those first few sips were bad.…
Really enjoyed this spot! Visited solo to read/write poetry, got a banana oat latte and a breakfast melt. There's a few seating options (indoor and outdoor), public bathroom, and accessabile outlets. There are smoothies in addition to coffee with sweet and savory options…
Delightful coffee shop! Checked out this coffee shop this morning. We ordered the oat milk cinnamon latte and iced Turkish pistachio latte. Both were delicious. The barista warned me that the oat milk cinnamon latte was not sweet and offered to sweetened the latte for me. I…
Decided to try something new and I had such a great experience here. The barista was so kind and helpful with recommendations. The coffee shop was extremely clean and spacious great for anybody who would like a quiet spot to get some work or school done. They have such a great…
Crema Reviews
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