La Colombe Coffee
4545 La Jolla Village Dr #2025, La Jolla, CA
Crema's Take
“Tucked into the La Jolla scene, this spot wins hearts with genuinely excellent draft lattes and a charismatic crew (Otto deserves a mention) who actually seem to care about your visit. The vibe is undeniably divine and the coffee itself is worth the premium prices, though heads up that add-ons and the lack of an oven for warming pastries are the trade-offs for getting specialty-quality drinks in a perfect neighborhood setting.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Experience overall was just okay. Customer service wasn't great. What was wild though is the amount of coffee you get with a draft latte, it's practically all foam. I asked the baristas about it and they said that's how it was supposed to be...this picture is how much coffee actually came in the cup after the foam disintegrated (before I took a sip).
Colombe has become my favorite coffee place I have visited. Their drinks are delicious and there is a good variety of what you can get. Their half tan drinks are my favorite, with a strong coffee flavor while being light and smooth. The chai is also good but not too spicy. The food is my only issue with Colombe. It tends to taste good but is often stale and there have been times when there are gnats in the display case. The service is also great. It can be a long wait because they have a lot of customers but the quality and the kindness of the baristas makes it worth it. I like that they also have free water available with cups and wifi.
quite pricy, but it really is great coffee 😋. i ordered a mocha this time, but i’ve had the latte before as well. the thing about la colombe is that add ons add so much to the bill… $.25 for iced, $1 for vanilla … However before u add things on! just know that at the drink pick up there is cinnamon, simple syrup, creamer and other things that u can mix into your drink! The seating outside of the coffee booth is so aesthetic and relaxing! Definitely consider sitting and sipping on ur drink instead of leaving after u get ur drink !
Otto is so helpful and cheerful! His customer service is on point! The draft lattes are excellent as well as the baked goods here! I definitely recommend this coffee shop!
I adore this place! Perfect location, great vibes, and the coffee? Absolutely divine — I’m hooked. But here’s the plot twist: they don’t have an oven, so you can’t get your dessert warmed up. So yes, I’m sitting here with a fabulous latte and a cold croissant, dreaming of what could’ve been. 😄
Crema Reviews
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