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Influx Cafe Little Italy
750 W Fir St #105, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
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Influx Cafe Little Italy
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Ma
Review №1

I love coming to this coffee shop on a Saturday morning during my weekend walk to the farmers market. They have fantastic coffee and latte choices and it is reasonably priced. I have been on a blended latte kick and sub almond milk and it is so delicious and refreshing.

Pa
Review №2

Amazing cafe, as good as it gets. Friendly staff, great coffee and food, nice location with good outdoor seating, fun neighborhood vibe. Came here with eagerness every day I was in town.

Aa
Review №3

This place had amazing food, I had the turkey 2, great environment. The 2 people helping me were very friendly! They even had Yerba Mate!! Great place to visit if you’re in little Italy.

Lu
Review №4

They have the best bagels in Little Italy, I typically get an everything bagel breakfast sandwich with ham, my girlfriend gets it with Veggie Sausage that she says is excellent. Weve also had iced coffee and lattes, which are dang good and definitely above average especially for Little Italy that lacks good coffee places despite the number of them. Been there about 10 times along with many other locals.Ive been there many times during COVID since thats when I moved to Little Italy. They follow all local and state guidelines unlike many places which I appreciate. I hope they survive.

Ja
Review №5

First time in 6 years living around area to this place that mainly serves breakfast and sandwiches, I had a great experience with their menu, I had a tuna croissant sandwich that was really good for folks that likes tuna with kalamata olives, it was fresh. The cappuccino was in my opinion the best in the area, beats Papaleco in price and taste. The early morning crowd seems to be the eccentric older generation but lunch gets younger.

Jo
Review №6

Had an ice coffee during the little Italy farmers market. I am very happy with what I received and will stop by again.

Ry
Review №7

Good muffins, good coffee, good sandwiches and not as long waits compared to other similar type places in downtown.

Am
Review №8

Good little coffee shop offering a great variety of coffees and food. Gluten free, dairy free and vegan options. Staff are awesome here too!

Ma
Review №9

I also thanked your staff for serving it quickly. I like the ambiance of your coffee shop because it was so classy and elegant. I couldnt ask for more from you, guys! You deserve to be on top! I thanked your bartender for preparing me a very tasty cappuccino a week ago. Youre highly recommended!

Za
Review №10

I was invited by my friend to this cafeteria last weekend because she is celebrating her birthday. As I got here, I saw the foods in the corner, and by looking at it, it makes my stomach rumble. So the first thing I get is their Fried Chicken, and it was so delicious! It was also a very good and remarkable service!

Ma
Review №11

I am one of your customers, and I am so happy and satisfied with your services. Your staves were so friendly and courteous. They were also active and fast in serving the customers orders. The ambiance is so cool and relaxing. If you are looking for a perfect place to unwind, then you can visit this coffee shop! You are strongly and highly recommended!

Je
Review №12

Pretty good coffee. Would come back for that.Bagels not really worth it. Not sure if theyre made by Influx or bought from a grocery store, but either way disappointing for $4. Doesnt have much flavor and not chewy at all. Cream cheese isnt that interesting either. Maybe ok if you get a sandwich with good toppings, but not worth it plain.

Re
Review №13

Great coffee, excellent location, and fantastic customer service.

jj
Review №14

Best place! Best Latte and best eggplant feta sandwich I have ever had! Been coming here for almost 10 year! And it’s perfectly delicious every time I come back.

Wi
Review №15

Very good breakfast. The caramel latte has a great taste and the cream cheese and tomato bagel is perfectly toasted, hearty and the tomatoes are fresh. The price is fair (around 10$ for both) and the service is quick and friendly.

Wi
Review №16

Great food, service, price and location.

Je
Review №17

I love this place so much. Looking forward to a return trip. The place has a nice atmosphere.

Am
Review №18

Iced coffee is the best! Always come for a salad and iced coffee for lunch. It is a good price, atmosphere, and everyone is always so nice. It’s one of our go-to’s for lunch and coffee. Photo is of the arugula salad with veggie sausage.

Em
Review №19

Great little place with very competitive prices. The food had a home made flavor to it and I loved the natural ligting. Perfect for a simple, quick brunch or a relaxed Sunday morning.

Ni
Review №20

Affordable for the area, big portions, tasty food, friendly staff. Way above par for little italy

Jo
Review №21

Great coffee. Very friendly. Highly recommend.

An
Review №22

3.7 would be my score. They open early - which is awesome! And they let pets in - Love! Their Pumpkin Spice Latte is amazing, better than Starbucks! I gave 3.7 because they need to do a little but better with their customer service...need to be more pleasant and friendly. They are great with the known customers but with tourists, a but cold. Thats my only complaint otherwise, everything else is good.

J
Review №23

Decent food, better coffee, service varies.

Ma
Review №24

Excellent coffee. Great service. Loved the trip to SD.

Ma
Review №25

I love both spot! Amazing

Sc
Review №26

Their latte is pretty good! A little bit dark and bitter.

As
Review №27

Coffee and food options always delicious and the staff is always friendly!!

Lu
Review №28

Service is always awesome even when they have a full house. Service is typically above par. The bill was decent for the quality.

co
Review №29

Kind, delicious

Ki
Review №30

Great customer service. We had a latte and a double espresso. They were both really good. Will come back!

Iv
Review №31

Come to this small coffeehouse in Little Italy with my wife while we were walking around the neighborhood and we like it, the brew of the day was good.My wife ask for a cappuccino and didnt like it that much.You can find cute tables outside and have a really relaxing afternoon drinking a nice cup of coffee.

iK
Review №32

Nice, friendly people.

Va
Review №33

Love the selection of sandwiches. Only thing I’d suggest would be Focaccia to be served warm instead of cold

Kr
Review №34

Tasty croissant the size of my head. Good coffee. Quiet, chill vibe at 8am. And, sun! I will be back.

ca
Review №35

Entered near eleven, it wasnt packed. next time ill be back with my coworkers. prices were good for how much you get.

Av
Review №36

The service was helpful and kind. It has a good atmosphere. Reminds me of a cafe in Chicago I liked to visit.

Ja
Review №37

Grabbed some coffee while on the go and was not disappointed. Excellent brew and friendly service.

Ma
Review №38

Little Italy staple. Still the same simple great menu and consistency. Can’t beat the house coffee and a carrot muffin here

Je
Review №39

All 3 locations are great to stop in and grab a drink. Ive worked out of these a few times and have had good wifi. The service is always friendly plus the food is solid as well 😊

mi
Review №40

Bright, modern, coffee house serving breakfast & lunch. Decent coffee but the real hidden gem here is their croissants which they bake themselves (at another Influx location). These arent the rubbery store-bought versions but the real thing. Flaky, buttery and perfect with scrambled eggs & bacon......

Sa
Review №41

Really good service and location but coffee was a different story. I hope this was just a bad barista day. Both cortado and flat white were barely drinkable due to heavy over-roasted beans.

Pe
Review №42

Came here for breakfast couple times during my visit of San Diego. Breakfast is great, nice croissants and bagels for the good price, as well as nice tea and coffee. Staff is friendly and location is great.

mi
Review №43

Amaizing:) I love it. They have croissant with brie cheese - my recommendation for breakfast in Little Italy

Na
Review №44

Tue morning visit. Ordered everything bagel w/ lox (cream cheese, capers, tomatoes) and small caramel latte ($13). Coffee was a tasty med roast, not too sweet. Surprised in So Cal the tomato slices were so small they used two slices (could be the organic produce), and the amount of salmon was less than expected. Lucys Marketplace in Phoenix, AZ does a better bagel & lox.

Ke
Review №45

On point cappuccinos and simple, wholesome food menu options. Fresh baked croissants are always a must and I am a big fan of their Gluten free bowl with eggs, spinach, brown rice and cheese (5.50) Affordable prices and great location in the heart of Little Italy.

Ky
Review №46

Good coffee. Efficient service.I found the decor a little cold.

So
Review №47

This is a little cozy Cafe. Friendly staff! Felt good to talk to eat going people early in the morning coming from a early morning flight. Would definitely recommend.

Sa
Review №48

This family owned cafe is just fantastic in everything...they do their own pastries. I tried the Danish, lemon bar, brownie, custard bread...all is awesome I am used to the French and Italian cuisine...this place is the only place that you can have a taste of heaven!

Ko
Review №49

Very cozy place to work from. The staff is friendly, the coffee and food is great, and the internet is fast!

St
Review №50

We loved this cafe! Fast & friendly service. The egg scrambled croissant was delicious! It was our first time and we enjoyed it :) Its easy to walk to downtown.

To
Review №51

I give this spot two thumbs up. This place has a nice feel to it. Food is like a place in Baltimore I liked.

Cr
Review №52

A little bit of a hassle parking, but there is parking right near the location.This is a nice departure from Starbucks. Very friendly and unique and the space is very interesting. To go to the restroom, you go down all types of underground-looking hallways that zig and zag. I thought I was in a spy movie or Get Smart or something; seriously!Anyhow, the coffee was perfect as were our breakfast sandwiches during a recent visit with my brother. This location is very convenient to San Diego Airport!

Lu
Review №53

Food with real quality ingredients. Service is typically above par. It has a good interior.

Pa
Review №54

Everything I order arrives as expected. Not a common occurence everywhere. Always delious.

Ma
Review №55

One of the best coffee places in little Italy

JL
Review №56

Met a friend for a coffee here the other week and had a really pleasant experience. Ordered a small brew of the day and a croissant. They were short of a full cup and filled my cup the rest of the way with espresso. On top of everything they comp’d me an extra chocolate chip cookie. Thank you!

Ki
Review №57

Really dig Influx for their atmosphere, great drinks, delicious food, and especially friendly staff. Who doesnt like when someone consistently asks how peoples day is going? The influx in Little Italy gets a little crowded though, a bit more room at the North Park location. Hip and modern vibe. Their iced chai tea has a perfect balance of spices. The peanut butter and apple cinnamon bagel is great to energize you in the morning. One wish is that they stayed open later so I could stay longer to work on my side projects.

Th
Review №58

The food and coffee here, are really tasty. The employees are pretty friendly. I have been here a few times already. Ill keep coming back.

Ja
Review №59

Great stop, good food

Ma
Review №60

You are not a dog love don’t come, the place is full of dogs inside, smells bad! I love dogs but not that much, the place should have a sign outside mentioning that you may eat with a dog sniffing your leg

J.
Review №61

Great little corner of Little Italy. Espresso beans arent as acidic as third-wave stuff. Makes for a stout but palatable pick-me-up.

Ca
Review №62

I like to try different coffee shops and this one had a great horchata coffee.

Ke
Review №63

It’s pretty good. Vegan sammies and muffins. The tofu sammie is the bomb dot org. The coffee is really good. This is in the one part of San Diego that feels like a meme about Portland or Brooklyn.

We
Review №64

I worked there for an afternoon. It was quite and comfortable, and the people were very friendly. It is also a good place to look landing flights.

Os
Review №65

I was going with my girlfriend find a coffee place and we found this one walking downtown and there I met a young man with tremendous abilities in the customer service area. He was almost a God I would say please give this man a raise!

Cl
Review №66

Croissant melt 2 so good!!! Mustard is amazing and cappuccino is perfect

An
Review №67

Back to San Diego. First stop for coffee lovers? Little Italy. Influx Cafe produces the best coffee this area. We always wonder why starbucks was also opened in Little Italy?!

Su
Review №68

One of my favorite coffee shops in Little Italy. The coffee and sandwiches are awesome. They have both indoor and outdoor seating with free wifi. Im always super productive when I work there. The only problem, snagging a seat as it can get crowded. I like sitting outside to take advantage of San Diegos fantastic weather and to get some people watching in.

St
Review №69

Being a busy real estate agent in Downtown San Diego they are always fast fresh and friendly. I like to take my clients there for a coffee as we look for Condos in Downtown, Little Italy area.

Tr
Review №70

I spent a lovely Friday morning at Influx. I had the Croissant Melt #1, which had black forest ham and brie - and it comes perfectly toasted. Their Chai Latte (with almond milk) was delicious.

Ku
Review №71

Good coffee shop with a small selection nice atmosphere Would definitely come again.

Na
Review №72

Vegan and gluten free options available. Great place to visit with friends.

Ch
Review №73

Nice place, great staff and tasty coffee and food

Sa
Review №74

Good fresh salads and focaccia bread. Beautiful location with lovely outdoor seating. Iced tea is yummy on a warm day.Wasnt impressed with Goonies shirt wearing dude behind the counter. Not friendly or even nice. Guy who brought out our food was smiley and friendly though.

Jo
Review №75

Stop in here sometimes for reasonably priced breakfast. 9/10 times the portions are generous and the food is superb!

Me
Review №76

I will be bringing friends next time. This place has a nice feel to it.

Ch
Review №77

Tasty coffee and food at a very fair price make this a great spot to recharge while logged on to their fast wifi service.

Dr
Review №78

Cool coffee shop in Little Italy with a nice breakfast and lunch menu. The staff is friendly. Just not a lot of indoor seating. Students usually camp out here on their laptops.

Ni
Review №79

The drinks were a bit pricy, but everything tasted excellent. I would definitely recommend their sandwiches

D
Review №80

Excellent, organic coffee. Though Ive never had a meal here, the food looks pretty good as well. The staff is really cool and they always gave my dog a cookie - I mean every morning.

De
Review №81

The service was good, but the cold brew left me wanting. Not even close to Dark Horse or Cafe Calibria. Disappointed that they wanted to charge me an additional $.50 for almond milk too. Should have paid it as it would have made the cold brew more palatable.

Al
Review №82

Great coffee and baked goods. Bread, muffins, and pastries baked here. Go for the carrot muffin or any pastry. Sandwiches are good too, like the tofu with spicy mayo.

J
Review №83

A great spot for a quick bite (delicious!) and a steaming hot coffee.

La
Review №84

The sandwiches made with focaccia bread are delicious. Everything Ive had here has been fresh and perfectly prepared.Coffees are excellent.Indoor and outdoor seating in a creatives neighborhood. (Little Italy)Full disclosure: my son works here. Trust me though: it would have gotten the same review.

Wi
Review №85

Friendly staff and delicious food selection.

Ra
Review №86

Very friendly staff and my kids absolutely loved talking to them.

J
Review №87

Average. Inbetween diner and urban coffee shop.Nothing to write home about. If want croissants or bagels and coffee and dont expect anything large, or unique this place will satisfy

I
Review №88

Dont come here as often as I do to Golden Hill one and new North Park one. The shared bathroom here is horrific though always super hot when it is hot outside. Please install AC in that hallway

Ma
Review №89

A pretty solid coffeehouse in a neighborhood full of great coffee houses. I like their speed of service and they serve coffee from local roaster Cafe Moto, which makes a great cup.

Sa
Review №90

Amazing coffee and cool location. coffee bliss is here. :)

Ar
Review №91

Very trendy. Very good food and excellent service.

Je
Review №92

Delicious coffee and breakfast options and always friendly service!

Se
Review №93

Great gourmet loose leaf teas! Its a small place, but upscale and reasonable prices; $2 for quality tea!

To
Review №94

Great staff and menu for little italy

Br
Review №95

Good coffee and bakery items. Loved the blackberry muffins.

Sa
Review №96

Weve been cleaning the windows on the building where the shop is for years now and we always fuel up in the morning here. The owner (Jason) is always nice and the coffee is the best.

Ja
Review №97

Good food and coffee, friendly service, in a nice, minimalist ambiance, walking distance from anywhere in Little Italy.

Ke
Review №98

One of the few coffee shops in San Diego which really good coffee.

Bo
Review №99

Great espresso!, Great customer service!!, Excellent ambiance, fun place to people-watch

Me
Review №100

Great spot to sit down and work. Good tea selection, lots of windows, can get kind of crowded, but I dont mind sharing a table, and striking up a conversation :) Friendly servers.

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  • Address:750 W Fir St #105, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
  • Site:http://www.influxcafe.com/
  • Phone:+1 619-255-0735
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Cafe
  • Restaurant
  • Sandwich shop
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:7AM–2PM
  • Wednesday:7AM–2PM
  • Thursday:7AM–2PM
  • Friday:7AM–2PM
  • Saturday:7AM–2PM
  • Sunday:Closed
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible seating:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Healthy options:Yes
  • Prepared foods:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restroom:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Family-friendly:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Planning
  • Transgender safespace:Yes
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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