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Spacebar Cafe & Wine Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.4/5 (100 reviews)
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7454 University Ave A, La Mesa, CA 91942 (619) 461-7100 Website
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Reviews (100)

Lydia Pellecer
Lydia Pellecer
★★★☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

We actually live close to SpaceBar and have come here for years....over 10. But today wasn't good. The food is good for sure but it's a cafe not a sit down restaurant. Me and my kids had a cup of tea, a salmon bagel, acai bowl and a vegetarian brown rice and quinoa bowl with side of yucca fries (which were terribly dry and over breaded) . The cost with a nice tip was $57!!! To top it off they do have a side patio where we can chill with the dog, who came with us. But the patio lock was broken and we couldn't get in. We waited for about 15 minutes for the owner who barely acknowledged us. He grabbed a table off the patio so we could sit outside since the place isn't dog friendly inside. But really after all that and for the $$$ I wish we had taken our weekly night out somewhere else. The waitress was kind but the atmosphere for the price was not worth it. And after all these years maybe the owner could acknowledge a neighbor? Give me a hot tea on the house? I don't know just really not sure I'll be back here.

Christine P
Christine P
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

This place was a nice little surprise find on a Sunday morning! The young lady helping us was very patient and helpful, as this was our first visit here. She even helped me save $1 on my sandwich by ordering from the Sunday brunch menu. My lox, tomato, onions, and capers with cream cheese on an everything bagel was delicious! The bagel was fresh and soft. In all the right ways. All the parts were in tasty harmony. My husband said his egg, bacon, and everything bagel was good too - and the bonus of fresh fruit on the side. The atmosphere is very chill and comfortable, with the accent of fresh yellow roses on each table. I can imagine later in the day/night, especially with live music, this place gets busier but hangs on to that vibe. We'll have to check it out!

Tuesday Danielle Simenc
Tuesday Danielle Simenc
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Always a good time here. The owner is very attentive and checks up on you to make sure your order is good. A community hub! Always throwing nice events and open mics. This is a nice local spot for good coffee, tea and snacks.

Chris Pham
Chris Pham
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

The food was really good for brunch. And the live music was super. Great place to bring a date.

Kevin Parker
Kevin Parker
★★★★☆ Jan 20, 1970

Cool vibe and great food. Met a friend here for a weekly meeting, the work space was just what we needed. There is also a stage for live music. Definitely worth a visit.

Mju Urata
Mju Urata
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

I am not often in the area, but I make it a point to drop by the Spacebar if I’m near by. It’s a friendly place, the owners and others are very helpful and kind. I’ve always been happy with whatever I’ve ordered, from drinks to food! The bowls are great, especially if fresh fruit is offered and the Açaí bowl I last ordered was large and exactly what I was looking for! I had one of their breakfast bagels recently and the eggs were perfectly cooked and the bagel was not the typical firm and dry type, but light and with a nice crunch to it!! I’ve had their burgers and fries and they were also great! The coffee was very reasonable and also very good!

Jeanette Luna (Jayy)
Jeanette Luna (Jayy)
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

In house brewed Cold Brew has great flavor and the Double Chocolate Chip muffins are Delicious!

Christine McCoy
Christine McCoy
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

The comedy nights at Space Bar are so much fun. They give stage time to new local comics and always have some seasoned performers on the bill as well. The service tends to be slow because of the crowd, but it is done with a smile, and the food and drink are good.

Chelsea Gastelum
Chelsea Gastelum
★★★★☆ Jan 20, 1970

Great place for local live music. Food is good. Wait times can be awhile depending in the crowd size. Small space, so be friendly and ask to share a table with others. Parking can be difficult. You may have to park on the side street.

Guss Beloshapkin
Guss Beloshapkin
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Good vibes. Different. Quite liked it. Great Panini.

Janette Bettencourt
Janette Bettencourt
★☆☆☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

First and last time here. The staff is so rude.

Sam Nasshan
Sam Nasshan
★☆☆☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

Very poor service. My friend and I ordered “bottomless mimosas” with a bagel with cream cheese and avocado toast. Needless to say, the food was subpar and looked and tasted like something I could easily make from home. A fly landed in our pitcher halfway through our first mimosa, and when I brought the pitcher back to the cashier to ask for a new one, she told me I only payed for one and didn’t replace it! Didn’t even refill half of a pitcher to replace what was thrown away due to something out of our control. Later on, the cashier came back to our table to say that the pitcher was only for one person and that’s why she didn’t refill it (even though she brought out two glasses with the initial pitcher!), so she came back with a single mimosa glass for my friend who payed. Apparently, sharing the entire bottle of champagne with whom you’re sitting with is taboo here. Overall, as a customer I felt undervalued and would have chosen somewhere else to eat if I knew how bad the service was.

isabella alexander
isabella alexander
★☆☆☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

Please fix your Uber eats. Apparently the restaurant closed? No update to my order drivers kept cancelling and then over an hour and a half later the order cancelled.

Alejandro Villarreal Cruz
Alejandro Villarreal Cruz
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

The service is really good and the place is so cozy and relaxing, the açaí bowl is just one of the best I’ve ever had, I highly recommend it with goji berries and caco nibs. EXCELENT SERVICE!!!

rodney warner
rodney warner
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

The best Hulk and Monster smoothies. Great food..service....crispy bacon!

Jill R
Jill R
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Today was my first time eating here. Ordered the chicken wrap, with a spinach wrap and avocado. I’m pretty sure this is the best wrap I’ve ever had. My 8 year old daughter agrees. I don’t leave reviews often, but felt this should be shared. Delicious 🤤

Ana Belly Dancer
Ana Belly Dancer
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Delicious food and great entertainment on a Thursday night. My sister loved their wine selection.

Rachael Pender
Rachael Pender
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

This place is great! The portions are very generous and I love the atmosphere! They also have many additions for their delicious acai bowls! Highly recommended!

Anthony Kotcher
Anthony Kotcher
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

If you go to the more than once you become part of their little culture and it is a wonderful place to have dinner and make friends laugh and listen to wonderful music.

Ruth P
Ruth P
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

First time patron. My daughter said Cmon mom let's go! So off we went dogs and all. It's a little corner Cafe. People apparently order to pickup because it was empty and then after we got there and placed order, everyone and their mother came. Lol. So I ordered a Tuna panini with provolone. OH MY GOODNESS. Mouth watering surprise of pure yummy. It was my first meal of the day and an early dinner, so I was famished! The Mexican Mocha was authentic. I could almost swear they used Abuelita! So yummy and me and my daughter both ordered large! 😋 😋 😋 (we ate outside). Be patient if u can. Remember there is a staff shortage. I had to apologize for not having enough empathy, but I did mention that I was starving, like really hungry (I think maybe a little hangry, too). It was worth the wait.