Art of Espresso
Mandeville Center, La Jolla, CA
Crema's Take
“This La Jolla spot has earned serious devotion for its matcha—reviewers rave about its surprising richness and quality compared to other campus cafes, though it's worth noting opinions occasionally vary. Beyond the matcha obsession, they're equally celebrated for their blended coffee drinks and Vietnamese coffee, all served up in a bustling, Instagram-worthy space that somehow balances quick coffee runs with lingering laptop sessions, plus friendly staff and reasonably priced pastries that don't skimp on quality.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Long line and crowded seating. matcha is hit or miss, sometimes it’s good sometimes it’s just milky. i had to give inflate the score tho because this is definitely the best matcha on campus
I exclusively drink matcha (no coffee) and this matcha is SHOCKINGLY good. Please never change whatever matcha powder you’re using 🍵🫶🏻 every other cafe on campus has borderline undrinkable matcha but this stuff is so good I drink it with zero added syrups or flavorings.
Best cafe on campus. Matcha is surprisingly good and rich. Vietnamese coffee is good.
Anyone who knows me, knows that I LIVE on air and a great cup of coffee. Today we visited Art of Espresso and honestly, it’s probably THE best blended coffee I’ve ever had - anywhere. I got the blended Java with a hint of chocolate so it was lightly sweet just how I like it. The location is actually ON the UCSD Campus and doesn’t advertise so you won’t find it otherwise. Plenty of outdoor tables and a great breeze from La Jolla shores. Privately owned and operated, it’s one of the best kept secrets in town! #espresso #familyowned #coffee #nikkiffrancis #commercialrealestate
Got the blueberry scones & iced tea. Quality is decent, scones was moist. This place is cheaper than normal cafe, located in the middle of campus, great location! The staff are super nice!!
Crema Reviews
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