Philz Coffee

8849 Villa La Jolla Dr, La Jolla, CA

★★★★4.4(793 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Tucked near UTC, this California-exclusive spot has earned devoted fans with its signature Mint Mojito and seasonally rotating creations like their Tiramisu blend—drinks that shine because you can customize the sweetness and creaminess to your exact preference. The quality is genuinely impressive, with reviewers raving about both the espresso-focused drip coffee and their creative concoctions, making it a natural gathering spot for coffee lovers who want something more thoughtful than the usual chain fare.

What to expect

Signature drinksTraditional drinksQuick grabSpecialty drinksEspresso focusedMeetings

Google Reviews

Mindy Xia
★★★★★2 months ago

Philz is definitely among my favorite coffee places around utc area. I would strongly recommend mint mojito and coffee rose to anyone who hasn’t tried. Their coffee is of the best quality and seasonal specials always surprise me with something new. Everytime I want a drink, I just order through the app and it will be ready when I arrive for pickup. Staffs are friendly and the atmosphere is comfortable to be in.

Celine Lee
★★★★2 months ago

Ever since I tried the Philz Coffee signature Mint Mojito drink, it has always been my go-to order whenever I visit a Philz. I love that we can select the sweetness and creaminess level as it allows me to go for light sweetness and light cream. It does take some time, around 10+ minutes or more, to get your order, so only come to Philz if you're not in a hurry. Otherwise the coffee is great and service is nice! When I first tasted my drink, i found it wasn't minty enough, and so asked if they could make it more minty - they said they don't use mint syrup but use fresh mint (which is a big plus, cus the less processed is better)! I would advise that the bathrooms also be regularly cleaned, if possible, because when I went to use it, the previous user did not flush the toilet, which was a bit unsightly, so I also informed one of the staff.

Aaron E.J O'brien
★★★★★4 months ago

What a nice coffee—sweet and delicious! This is an exclusive franchise in California, which means you should visit Philz Coffee when traveling there.

California Calamansi
★★★★4 months ago

Fantastic coffee! Philz coffee has fantastic coffee. Lots of options for drip coffee and other coffee concoctions. We tried the Tiramisu (seasonal) and Mint Mojitos. Both were delicious and can be adjusted to your preference in sweetness and milk. This is definitely a popular location with people chatting and working. The murals and pantings definitely give it a beachy vibe.

Neal Benson
★★★★★8 months ago

This is absolutely one of our favorite coffee shops to go to. My wife and I’ve stopped here a couple times when we’re in San Diego and we absolutely love this location and the coffee. It’s easy to access this location right off the freeway and the staff has always been friendly. The bathrooms are clean, which I think is a high priority to me and the coffee is really good.

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