Meraki Café

Cute and minimalist cafe with a really beautiful patio area in the back.the food consists of açaí bowls, toasts, sandwiches and a handful of other typical cafe options.

What stands out is the coffee, I’ve loved every single beverage I’ve gotten there. The Mexican mocha or horchata latte are my go-tos.

Only bummer is Wi-Fi can be finicky. Sometimes it works fine, other times it disconnects every 5 minutes (I’ve been with friends when it happens so I know it’s not just my laptop)

But other than that 10/10. I’ll use my hotspot for a guaranteed good cup of coffee and calm atmosphere

Nice cafe with a cute patio in the back. The vibe is very homey and relaxing.
I got the golden oatmeal and a lavender coffee and both were very good

Place gone down hill since being purchased. Never busy but can't answer phones or places you on hold for 10 minutes. Boring bagel selection.

A casual brunch spot in a relaxed setting. Not a lot of options on the menu but good enough. Orders are placed at the counter and needs to be picked up when the food is ready.

Tried the matcha latte and honey rose latte. They were alright. Definitely would have enjoyed it a bit more if the drinks were actually hot instead of lukewarm.

Acai bowls were good. Opted for cacao nibs as an additional topping (which was again confirmed by the person who took the orders) but ended up getting coconut flakes instead.

Street parking is available but it can be tough to find a spot.

Vibe
Service
Matcha Latte
Tropical Acai
Blueberry Scone
Scrambled Egg Bagel

No gluten free options on the menu like previously posted in other reviews fyi. Staff was nice. Coffee was good.

For point of reference, the ownership changed hands sometime in the first half of 2022. Before 2022, this place was consistently a 5/5. Now, I'd be hard pressed to rate it higher than 3/5. Many of the recipes are still the same, but the quality is hit or miss. My main issues stem from the bagel sandwiches: they often come out sliced unevenly, aren't toasted enough, and the egg is typically cold. Real shame, as they used to be my favorite. Hopefully they can improve. Last time, they even got the vegetarian order wrong.

Super cute, quaint spot! A friend highly recommended this place to go and do some work while also to enjoy great coffee. It is quiet, clean, and does not seem too hectic or overly crowded as other places. Ordering is easy as well they have to go or to have there. On the side of the register they have a relatively big container with water if you would like and they also have an outdoor patio which is really cool because the place doesn’t look too big at all but it is actually pretty spacious with lots of seating. I mostly encountered women there working on their laptops when I went on a Tuesday afternoon and one guy walked in to order a regular coffee to go and left super quick. There is wifi and it is written on a small sign just near the register as well. They do also sell food, but I have not yet tried it. Will do soon and post the update.

Great coffee shop! Cool little spot, feels like you are in someone's house. I like the patio in the back the most.

Classic neighborhood coffee house in University Heights. Beautiful open air garden patio in the back. Friendly, helpful staff.

Amazing place. Went there multiple times while in San Diego for breakfast. Try everything from the menu. Friendly staff.

Meraki Café has a quaint outdoor patio surrounded by trees and plants. It's the perfect spot to meet a friend for lunch and have great conversations. Drinks and food are delicious from salads to sandwiches, bowls or smoothies.

So tragic! This place was amazing about 2 years ago. I came back after moving away, and was sad to see the quality has gone way done. They no longer bring the food to you and the salad was very mediocre (used to be one of my favorite salads in San Diego). I hope they see this and try to get back to their roots. Prices also went way up!

Second time here and have really enjoyed it! Coffee and smoothies are great. If you like coconut, I recommend the aloha latte. Prices aren't too bad either.

If you want to taste Paris pastries Meraki is the place to go. Coffee is beyond expectations it’s flavor is rich and fresh I definitely recommend Meraki. Costumer service is super good they are fast and professional.

I love this place! I always enjoy the turkey sandwich with cranberry, and their açai bowls are great as well. I can't get enough of the classic smoothie – it hits the spot every time. Outdoor seating in the back is absolutely lovely, especially for a chill study session. I would give 5 stars, but a lot of times when I'm relying on their wifi, I end up having to use my hotspot instead; it can be a little spotty on the back patio.

Only had a Brazilian smoothie here but it was good, as was my wife's strawberry lemonade. Nice outside seating area.