Portal Coffee

Would love to give a 6 stars to this place:

1. love how easy it is to order on the machine
2. Love how easy to choose sugar level for flavored latte on the machine, I usually only go with regular latte because any syrup could be too sweet to me and I hate to ask for less syrup every time
3. Caramel latteI with less sugar tastes just right
4. Great view of the waterfront park from outdoor seating area
5. Espresso is superb. Well balanced flavors with a dreamy aroma
6. Pastry is surprisingly good too! I got almond croissant and it’s very flaky and crumbly with a balanced sweetness.

I like that this is just a bit away from the main busyness of Little Italy. It has a lot of customers coming through without the wait and without the crowds. It has indoor seating and outdoor seating that wraps around the corner. It's fun to see they have a dj on Sundays playing good tunes keeping in line with the vibe.

Ordering is simple with the touch screen kiosks and they offer 'order ahead'.

I ordered the Peppermint mocha with oatmilk and it was so good.

Alternative milks for $0.50 extra:
• Oat
• Almond
• Coconut

This is a very popular coffee spot! They have a cashier-less ordering set up just inside. My husband ordered a coffee to-go along with an Apple Butter Kouign Amann. We shared the pastry. The buttery layers and sweet center were incredibly good, making this a great original take on the Breton pastry.

Love the atmosphere super dope baristas, great music playing, and delicious coffee! Butter croissant was huge. Bought 2 items for less than $10. A lot was sold out before 1pm
Leave a tip for your barista :))

My spiced honey latte was delicious. I know several people raved about the cashier-less set-up, but I personally wasn’t a fan. I enjoy interacting with the staff and having a chat when I visit coffee shops.

Great local coffee shop with interesting house made syrups and unique pastries. Even though you order at a kiosk, the barista made the extra effort to bring the coffee directly to your table. My caramel cappuccino with oat milk was perfect. The kouign amann with pear was good and not too sweet. I liked the cardimum but I'm not a fan of citrus paired with milk. The only disappointment was the prepacked locally made sugar cookie which may have been sitting on the shelf too long. Will definitely be back next time I'm in the area!

*ROSE LATTE EXCEEDS THE COFFEE GAME* 10/10 Recommend.
Clean ✔️
Kind ✔️
EFFICIENT ✅️ ✔️ ✅️
Straightforward ✔️ (custom request espresso, milk and sweetness level on the iPad at entrance and complete transaction)
ZEN ✔️

Ps: 👌🏼 wood origami on the walls and a spacious patio space.

Delightful coffee shop with a modern relaxed atmosphere serving excellent espresso and coffee, with some unique and delicious flavor combinations. Definitely a place to stop by while you're in downtown SD.

Loved the ordering system, you can order online or their Portal to even sit in and take out. Loved their artichoke spinach pastry and their rose vanilla latte.

This is one of my favorite shops in San Diego. The staff are so nice and always seem genuinely happy to be there and serve amazing coffee. They have interesting latte flavors like orange cardamom, rose vanilla and also fresh pastries. The atmosphere is always comfy and relaxing, they always have a great playlist going and plenty of seating. I highly recommend this shop to all coffee lovers to give a try, it won’t disappoint!