Kakawa Coffee

Coconut matcha was so good. It was the perfect sweetness and so smooth. I should’ve gotten a larger size. I didn’t want this drink to end!

Excellent espresso here. Peruvian based, and delicious. They are women owned, and have a very knowledgeable staff about the coffee beans and how they are processed without chemicals. Vegan options***They do sell pastries from a local San Diego based vegan bakery, spilthouse bakery.

The place smells so rich in coffee aromas! I walked in looking for the store next door. When I was finished next door, I had to walk back in and ask more about their coffee and beans. The helpful and experienced worker gave such precise information on all the beans. She helped me pick out Papua New Guinea Medium roast beans. I got home and made my first batch. It is exactly what I wanted- an incredible smooth medium taste! I'll be buying some more beans for holiday gifts!

Probably the best cold brew I’ve ever had: it’s smooth, rich, and almost chocolate-y. Plus their current cold brew is pumpkin spice infused and has a wonderful flavor without being overpowering. I’d go out of my way to stop here!

I’ve had nitro cold brew at a lot of places across the country and honestly have had a hard time finding amazing coffee here in San Diego until NOW! The coffee at Kakawa is expertly brewed and their nitro balance is perfect. It’s rich and creamy! Plus the staff is friendly and helpful! Definitely don’t pass up the chance to visit them!!!

The coffee here is delicious. I usually get an americano with an extra shot. It has so much flavor. Their latte is also very good. I’ve found the service very friendly. I usually get my coffee here to go, however, I went to sit and do work recently and found out they don’t have a restroom for customers. I really dislike when coffee shops don’t provide a restroom for customers. It’s not taking care of your customers that want to sit and drink multiple cups of coffee while working. Other than this, I recommend this cute coffee shop.

I had Arabian mocha this morning, I need to tell you this! It was amazing smooth not sweet not strong just perfect taste! I’ve had other drinks, I can’t remember the names but amazing taste. loved the name Kakawa comes from cacao, Reminds me of my haritage and familia story’s about how Olmec and mayas invented Chocolate. Great pleace. Planning to go back staff is super friendly too.

Plenty of great coffee choices, and tasty muffins and pastries.

Kakawa has become our go-to coffee shop on the peninsula of late. The Kakawa Latte and Dulce De Leche latte are both top-notch, and the cute little shop has such a wonderful vibe. Terrific way to brighten up your morning.

Nice little coffee shop with pastries and misc food selections. Their regular espresso drinks are very good, but the star attraction is their kakawa coffees. It's worth explaining exactly what a kakawa coffee is. Kakawa is the Olmec and Mayan word for chocolate, but these coffees are nothing like your typical mocha. They include the flavor of chocolate and other spices, without being sweet like a mocha. It is worth going out of your way to try one. But if a mocha is your thing, they have that too.