Flor and Seed Coffee Roasters

This spot became my go-to every morning during my trip to San Diego. The coffee is excellent—smooth, rich, and made from high-quality Mexican-origin beans. I had a vanilla latte every day, and not only did it taste great, but the latte art was a beautiful touch. The owner is incredibly pleasant and welcoming, and the customer service overall was top-notch. The space itself is cozy and perfect for relaxing while you enjoy your drink. Highly recommend if you’re in the area—definitely a hidden gem!

Ordered their banana pudding matcha and avocado toast. Food was delicious. Service on the other hand I would say was okay. My friend went before me and then it was my turn there’s was no looks of confusion I knew what I wanted I was ready but, had to wait until the employees finished their conversation. Not a give me one second I’ll be right with you, or a let me know when you’re ready. It was a me standing there awkward waiting for their conversation to be over. Besides that, wait time wasn’t bad, parking is terrible but not their fault. Overall not bad

Stop by after lunch after grabbing some sushi from a nearby resturant. Coffee shop is very cute and is very inviting. Service was a bit slow since there was only one person taking orders and making the drinks, however the wait was worth it. I ended up grabbing a latte with oat milk as they only offer whole, almond or oat milk. I added some nutmeg on top and it was delicious. Everything was nicely balanced. Sat outside to enjoy some air and watched the people enjoy the craft fair happening outside.

An oasis in Old Town. We are visiting San Diego and feeling overwhelmed by all the souvenirs and huge restaurants in Old Town. This is a classic cafe with good baked goods and delicious coffee. If you need a break from the tourist scene, come here.

Great little place, fresh brews and tasty baked goods! Enjoy the local art displayed on their walls, will return! Café de olla was balanced and not too sweet. Chocolate muffin was delicious, is it gluten-free? It was doughy and I have no gluten allergy!

Absolutely loved the salted honey latte! I’ve been trying to recreate it at home but mine is not quite as good. Barista was also so sweet and polite too. I stumbled in right at close unbeknownst to me and she still let me take my time ordering.

Fantastic café with fantastic drinks. The employees were so nice! Seating is very clean. The lobby seats 10, and has lovely art.

Be aware that you’re going to wait for a while for your coffee . We waited almost 20 Minutes . There is only one barista making the coffee. Sure little spot with specialty lattes . We got the Cubanito and the salted honey . I wish the salted honey had some salt on top - would have taken it up a notch but the cubanito was excellent ! Overall they know how to make good coffee ☕️!!

We ordered more coffees than we had people in our group, everything sounded so good. The line was short and gave us enough time to narrow down what we wanted. We are not from here so we had questions. The gentleman behind the counter was SO helpful and friendly. We picked three drinks, ALL were phenomenal. And to top it off they had GUAVA CHEESE PASTRIES and they were delicious. And kudos to them for being the only coffee shop open before 9 or 10 am. We will be back.

Matcha is a 10/10 with the maple cold foam Aztec mocha isn't bad wish the mocha was stronger Overall coffee bean quality is great but the syrups lack flavours Service isn't bad like I seen in other reviews. Ambiance fits the vibe of old town and it was nice.

Super cute shop that only brews Mexican coffee -- and it's amazing. Tried the Mexicano (Mexican twist on an americano) and the De Olla latte, which was perfect. Owner and barista were super friendly. Definitely coming back!

Cute little coffee shop in Old Town. We were in search of coffee and found this gem. Vanilla sugar free latte for the win. Service was friendly and helpful.

The coffee selection was great. The person taking our order was alright, but I was surprised to find out that the person making the coffee -- who wasn't very friendly -- was actually the owner. Not personable or welcoming at all, which was very disappointing when we have the pick of hundreds of other coffee shops in San Diego. I ordered the café de olla iced and initially asked for it less sweet, since it's traditionally very sweet. After the first sip, I ended up asking for a bit more piloncillo syrup. The inside of the café was a bit warm with no A/C, so we didn't stay long, but the mural inside was lovely and added a nice touch to the space. Don't see myself coming back here when there's hundreds of other coffee shops that will provide decent customer service and make me feel welcomed.

Cute little coffee shop in old town. Had the de olla latte and it was fabulous. Soon after stopping in here I went down to Oaxaca and learned that cafe de olla is really a thing!

Pretty good coffee, nothing special. Their pastries/snacks are definitely not the focus. They have a few specialty lattes which are fun, but the dulce de leche latte didn't have any caramel-like flavor that I could detect, just a little sweetness

I almost never give 1 star reviews, but here we are. Pastries were good but overpriced. Had a Neapolitan concha and a cream cheese and guava turnover. Really good. Cafe de olla was decent. BUT the service was not friendly at all. I was excited to try this place as I had never been and wanted to support local, but big let down. I felt like a bother being here. Sorry I want to patron your shop. Seems like I'm not the only one based on reviews. Sunday morning around 10 am: The person at the counter taking orders seemed aloof and wasn't very communicative and the person making drinks seemed like he didn't want to be there. No one said hello or thank you. You get no more of my money, Flor and Seed. Not like they care. 1 star. Not recommended. *I visited their website and I see the person at the counter was one of the owners. In that case, there is no hope. Do better.

Small little hip place. In the center of Old Town San Diego, service is very friendly and patient as we were new customers. And options for everyone.

ABSOLUTELY HIGH QUALITY COTFEE 10/10 It smells like Mexican coffee beans when you walk in the building

This small shop is located down a walkway street in Old Town San Diego. There is about 4-5 tables to sit at. I ordered their mocha and it was very good. Cute little spot for a quick caffeine fix.

Cute little shop. Very clean We ordered the cafe de ola latte and it was bitter, we didn't taste any cinnamon, and we didn't taste any piilomcillo. Before I ordered I did try to ask for modifications and they said no they sell it was is. So if you want to change anything sorry you can't. When it was slow there was a lot of personal taking while customers were in the area. It wasn't very professional My favorite part the Ube concha Fresh and delicious. I'd absolutely recommend that.

Ok so this review is a bit different than the others because we didn't get coffee, we were wowed by the habanero chunk pickles they sold. So yummy!! If not for the fact that we were flying and only had carry-on, I'd buy more!! We could only take a pic of the bottle and hope to see it come across our paths again.

This is a cute little coffee shop in Old San Diego with a fun interior. The staff was not overly friendly, but the coffees were tasty and the Aztecs coffee had a nice design on the top

This cafe was so so so lovely, with a perfect range of drink options, beautiful (though small) interior, and really high quality drinks. The Aztec Mochas were absolutely incredible, some of the best spiced mochas I've ever tried. The matcha was clearly very good quality - a bit too much milk to matcha ratio for my taste, but still quite enjoyable. We came right after breakfast, or else I really would have loved to try their pastries, as they looked beautiful. And I feel like I would be doing them an injustice if I failed to mention the little Lego espresso machine that was on one of the walls. How cute is that?? Where can I get one? I really wish I could have tried all of their drinks honestly, and every drink that was made for other customers looked as gorgeous and well made as the last. We sat for an hour or so to talk, and it didn't get too busy for our taste, which was very appreciated. Our only note was that the burrito my brother ordered was TINY. Like single Tostito-sized. So probably wouldn't come back for an actual meal. But as a coffee shop it was a perfect stop for a wonderful morning, and I would absolutely stop here again the next time I'm in the area!

SURPRISE BAG OF PASTRIES (5 stars) - PASTRIES: yum - SERVICE: quick - PRICE: fair - AMBIANCE: cute and simple shoe box size coffee shop Flor & Seed participates in the TooGoodToGo program. It's my first time picking up a Surprise Bag at this shop for $4.99. When I arrived there were two surprised bags packed and they told me choose one (inside had different things). As I opened up my surprise bag to to see what I got... :: SURPRISE BAG :: Bag of pastries BERRY EMPANADA - Yummy. It was small in size compared to savory empanadas. It had sugar crystals coated on top of the empanada and when you take a bite into it there is this berry filling - not the runny kind but a more thicker consistency. HIGHLY RECOMMEND CARROT CAKE MUFFIN - whoa this was surprisingly very good! I didn't expect a carrot cake muffin to be anything special but this one was well baked. The size of the muffin was generous, nice and moist, not too carrot-y, and had the right texture with some small chopped up walnuts, and perfect notes of sweetness. HIGHLY RECOMMEND MEXICAN WEDDING COOKIES (mini) - I love me some mini cookies. White, powdered, crunchy, rich, buttery, pecan flavor. There's all kinds of names for these kind of cookies but since this was from Old Town I'll refer them to "Mexican Wedding Cookies" (aka "insert-country-here" tea cookies". HIGHLY RECOMMEND VANILLA CONCHA - you can never go wrong with a concha. I love conchas! Their conchas are average tasting. Didn't order a hot beverage due to having a late pickup and wanting to be able to sleep at night. Will have to come in the AM and try. If the pastries were that good alone, no doubt their espresso has to be equally good. JABA APPROVED. Until the next review...

Went today with my nieces because we wanted to support a small business, plus the coffee shop was very cute but they were extremely rude, No smile, no hello just BAD ATTITUDES it was unbelievably but reading the reviews it seems like that is something they're known for... do better especially when you are in a historic part of San Diego with lots of happy people and this is the what they're greeted with! Have better customer service because the snooty attitudes won't get you very far soon people will take their money where people are actually kind!

Came on a Sunday I believe after church so a little line BUT I can absolutely see why. Delicious Aztec mocha and De olla coffees. Thank you to our friendly baristas!

Coffee keeps you going, for sure. The real gem is the guava and cream cheese danish thing. Flaky crust and immaculate filling - just needs a tablespoon more of it imho lol Customer service is on par with any indie coffee shop. We gotta remember - they're not our friends, they're just here to keep us awake. I tipped well and moved on Go to Keema Coffee a block away for unique flavors and kind service!

Only reason I stumbled around this place was because of TooGoodToGo. Went in to pick up my pastries and while I was wanting the Mexican Mocha, I opted for their specialty drink, Cafe de Olla (iced). The coffee was delicious - it was just the right amount of sweet. I've never had an iced version of Cafe de Olla so this was great, especially on a hot summer day. Regarding the pastries, they were good but nothing to brag about. The interior was "cute" with a large painting on the wall of what seemed to be a woman in a Mexican dress serving coffee. It was a nice touch. There's parking around the area (street and paid parking lot).

I was excited to come here and give this place a try to discover that they decided to close early. Thanks for the heads up. Will I be back? Nope, not if I can't rely on them to be open within their regular hours. Such a shame but heads up to those who might go. You might want to call first before going!

Truly delicious coffee! I was very impressed by this little shop in the middle of Old Town. I came on a Saturday, so parking wasn't the best and that street is closed for a market. But I wanted to stop by for a mid day pick me up. The shop is small but with nice minimal interior decor. Their menu is super simple and they had a few specials featured. I chose a dulce de leche latte with almond milk. I asked the employee who helped me if it was super sweet or not too bad (because I don't like overly sweet drinks) and he said it was balanced so I didn't make any modifications to the sweetness. it was perfect!! just the right amount of sweetness but the espresso still came through. It was a delectable latte and I would definitely get it again, even as a black coffee drinker. This spot in Old Town is definitely worth a visit!

The place is very nice. We love to try local coffee shops around. The coffee was ok. Didn't have much coffee taste. The service can be better there not very friendly that was a downside of this place. They don't provide straws also.

I was in desperate need of a little pick-me-up to get me through the rest of the day, so I was delighted to find Flor & Seed, which is so conveniently located in Old Town. I'm always nervous about parking, but it wasn't so bad to get here. They have street parking easily available (except on weekends because there's a farmer's market, I think) as well as paid lots. Luckily, I was able to snag some free street parking! The cafe itself is very small, though it is cleanly kept and well-decorated with a beautiful mural painted on the wall. My friend and I ordered an iced matcha and chai drink from their specialty menu, which is a bit pricier than their traditional options. They had 2 sizes available, though we opted for the smaller one. Something to note is that the iced drinks are more expensive ($0.75) than the hot drinks, which honestly shocked me because you're getting less drink, no? I don't think I've ever seen a place charge more for ice--it's usually that I get charged more for not wanting ice. It isn't a big deal, but something to note! They offer tap pay too, which is convenient. My friend and I studied for a bit before they started closing at 4 PM. They have outlets and tables with chairs, which makes this a nice study spot. I must admit that I appreciate the worker not rushing to kick us out; the customer service was amazing for both myself and the other patrons I overheard entering/exiting. Overall, I'd say I was happy with my experience at Flor & Seed. It's definitely a treat, but I could see myself coming back and would ultimately recommend this place to others.

I ordered the dulce de leche and did not like that well. But maybe because I was thinking it it will be in the sweeter side and it was not. Coffee taste was great but wish I could taste the dulce de leche.

I had the dulce de leche iced coffee. My friend wanted to try this coffee shop since I gifted her the coffee passport and it was mentioned in there. Unfortunately it just tasted like a regular latte (with no flavor). My friend had the hot dulce de leche and same (flavorless). The aesthetics of the place were very cute and clean. But as far as service I wouldn't say the staff or owner were very friendly nor welcoming. I think there are other coffee shops in San Diego with better coffees and coffee flavoring. I was kind of disappointed. I probably will not return.

This was a cute little shop. We stopped by here to grab a quick drink before leaving for the airport. The prices weren't too bad for the sizes. I ordered the 12oz dolce de Leche iced latte with regular milk and it tasted so good! It wasn't overly sweet and had a good hint of caramel to it. The two ladies working were so nice to us (especially cause we could not make up our minds) and the drinks came out quickly.

If I could write a love letter to a coffee farmer I would go to Flor and Seed and ask them to send it their way. I discovered Flor and Seed at the Farmers Markets a couple years back. I met the lovely owner Yan, who made the best coffee. I was thrilled to learn they were moving into a brick and mortar in Old Town. The vibe: The moment you walk into the place you feel a breath of fresh air. The opened doors and windows draw you in immediately. You are drawn to the beautiful mural inside. The counter is minimalist, as is their menu. What to drink: café de olla latte or the morenita latte are my go to's. I enjoy grabbing my latte, taking a couple of sips at the counter, and making my way to a chair to enjoy it. This latte is worth slowing down for. Enjoy it, smell it, the coffee beans are all from Mexico harvested from local coffee farmers. What a beautiful thing.

I didn't try any of the pastries but came in here for a quick pick me up latte. I ordered the dulce de leche to go so I don't have a photo of it. Latte was decent but flavor not too strong.

I'm always looking for new coffee shops to try out :) so we decided to go to old town San Diego for the day and we stumbled upon Flor & Seed. My first impression was it was nicely decorated and I really enjoyed the art pieces. I really appreciate when coffee shops offer unsweetened matcha as it's my preferred way to drink it. My husband ordered the dulce de leches and it had the perfect amount of sweetness.

I came in here today on a Saturday in need of an iced latte around 1-2pm. I walked in and the inside seems clean and a nice area to work or sit with friends. It was empty. I was the only customer at the time. The girl at the counter and the guy making drinks were not friendly at all. I walked up to the counter and I said hi. I was not greeted first with a hi or even a smile. I order anyways and no words exchanged with me at all. Not a thank you, not a "your drink will be ready shortly" absolutely nothing which is weird to me. I understand we don't have to have a full on conversation but a friendly smile or expectation of when my drink would have been ready would've been nice. My drink was then ready sitting at the counter and I was not notified. I had my back turned from the counter and not one of the workers notified me or called out my drink. I think that's pretty standard for a small coffee shop. There was no lid on my iced latte and they didnt even bother to tell me where the lids were. The lids were all the way at the front and luckily I saw them on my way out but one would think to be notified if they weren't in plain sight. I went to grab my drink and said "Thank you" and no response from the 2 workers that were less than 2 ft from me. I found that very odd. It's like they didn't want to be there and I felt like I was more of a bother as they continued their conversation like I wasn't even there. I ordered the cafe de olla latte and to be honest it was a little bitter and there was no cinnamon flavor or piloncillo. Disappointing for sure as cafe de olla can be packed with amazing flavor. Overall I did not feel welcomed + the latte was nothing to rave about. Will deff be skipping out on this coffee shop next time.

FLOR & SEED is a HIDDEN GEM!! Truly. It smells incredible as you walk into the doors. The space is beautifully decorated inside. The tables and chairs are so clean and sleek. It matches the wood design on the counters. There's about 4 tables inside. Three tables with two seatings. And one table in the middle that could seat 4. The artwork on the wall is reminiscent of traditional art/colors. They have a simple menu on the wall and a specialty latte board on the counter. The woman at the front was really helpful describing each drink. And was patient as well. I ordered the Iced 12oz Dulce De Leche Latte. This was simply divine. Perfectly mixed! Not warm! And strong but just the right amount of milk so it's not overly milky. I really really enjoyed this latte. The beans they used (they roast their own) were spectacular. This coffee is up to par with Cat & Cloud from Santa Cruz, Dark Horse, and Mostra Coffee. So good!! This is my new favorite place for coffee. I can't wait to try the other specialty lattes when I'm in the area! Highly recommend FLOR & SEED in Old Town.

Sunday, April 27th at 2:40pm. Love the coffee it was delicious but the young lady at the register had an attitude not the young man making the coffee , he was nice. This was my hubby and I second time here, the first time the coffee was delicious and both people helping us were very nice and answering our questions. We will be returning but hopefully the young lady with an attitude is not there.

Coffee Olla was tasty, and was made in timely fashion.However, the guy at the cash register displayed very negative vibes.He asked if adding whole milk in my coffee was OK, to which I politely replied if low fat milk could be added instead. He became impatient and with a rude tone went through the list of milks available(almond,etc).His attitude was the same to the customers behind me in line , so at least I wasn't being singled out.This business should remember that the customers are the people who make their business financially viable.They should not shoot themselves in the foot by being disrespectful to them. I am never going back to this place.

coffee was not very good, i ordered the cafe de olla was watery and tasted a bit burnt at the same time? not sure how that was possible, did not taste like i expected. the person taking my order was quite rude and not welcoming or did not seem receptive to any questions. the decorations were nice but i would honestly go to any other coffee shop.

If you want service with a snooty attitude, than come here. Asked for a recommendation for which milk goes best with my matcha drink and dude at the register was throwing his hands in the air like he was in disgust. The barista guy handed me my drink and said he wasnt sure if he added vanilla and for me to taste it. I just took my drink and left, plus the heart he made in my drink was sloppy and ugly af. Sucks, cuz I really wanted to post a cute pic. On top of that, my drink wasn't even hot enough and tasted meh.

Watered down coffee , and horrible customer service the guy is slamming the cups like if I annoy him or something doesn't taste anything like Mexican coffee I wouldn't recommend it huge disappointed I threw it away - Stephanie

I stumbled upon Flor & seed while looking for a local coffee joint in Old Town. The staff was new and one person was unable to tell us what composed each of the drinks, luckily another employee was a bit more knowledgeable. The drinks were good and based on the size in comparison to other places in San Diego, reasonably priced. The area to sit was small, but I think it would make a good place to sit and enjoy a book, conversation with a friend, or study :)

Coffee was good and pastries. They have a great service. I liked the ambiance and decor.

I am going to piggy back on the Yelp user who mentioned in their review that the staff was aloof and didn't want to be there. I had the same experience today. I walked in and not even a hello. I definitely didn't feel welcomed. It's just a very weird vibe, not a place I will be stopping in at anytime soon.

We randomly came across this coffee shop after arriving in SD. There were customers sitting inside enjoying coffee and looked inviting enough. The girl ringing me up was okay but the barista (guy with long hair) was not friendly at all and was all around negative vibes. We ordered an iced americano and they had sweetened it with vanilla? Honestly, tasted like trash. I had ordered an iced latter with brown sugar and that tasted better. In the end, we both ended up tossing both coffees.

First time there. The small shop that was very tidy, welcoming with natural lighting, & friendly service. Had an iced americano, but it was too watery though.. not sure I would go there again.

Coffee is okay... service is not good at all a lot of attitude and not friendly at all.... I'll skip when Im in old town.

We came from out of town to spend the weekend in San Diego and were recommended this coffee shop. We came on a Sunday and there was a farmers(?) market on the street that the shop is on. It's a cute little coffee spot. Coffee: We got iced La Morenita (their take on a brown shaken espresso), Dulce de Leche latte, and an Aztec Mocha. Both the morenita and the Dulce de leche were too watered down. The flavor profile was good, but I image they would have tasted richer had it been a bit stronger. The Aztec Mocha on the other hand was absolutely delicious! Tasted very authentic and true to chocolate Mexicano. Definitely one of the best Mexican mochas we've had. Vibes/Ambiance: Like I said, it's a really cute little shop in Old Town San Diego. It's in the middle of what seems like the heart of Old Town so there's so much to do and see. I do wish there were more art pieces on the wall, especially since they source their coffee from Mexico and seem to be very involved with the entire process. Although it was pretty busy, service was quick and helpful. I do want to go back and try more of their menu, especially some food items. Seems like there's another vendor outside on their patio that sells burritos, tamales, and chilaquiles too. I'd definitely add this to your list of coffee shops to try.

Went to Old Town for the festivities and saw this coffee shop. Small and clean. Ordered a Dirty Chai, tasted more of the expresso with barely a hint of chai. The pan de muerto was good. The girl taking the order was nice, unlike the girl making the drinks. She was micromanaging what you take from the lids and napkins. She even sounded irritated when her other coworker from the back asked her for help. I would just actually walked down a block to go to another coffe shop than go back.

Destination in town. The best Mexican Coffee and great pastries. Besides VIP service to everybody, this place it's where everyone it's unique. Art on display all the times besides the merchandise for sale it's wonderful and affordable. This place it's clean all the time even when it's busy. Great music by the way. Great opportunity to make some memories. I would like to acknowledge how wonderful the staff members are. I love this place

This place was great. My husband was raving about this spot and now I know why. Both the black coffee and the latte were super smooth. No acidic after taste like the other spots. The service was quick and friendly. Check the out the space too - really cool murals and their logo/merch are epic! New favorite in Old Town!

A HIDDEN GEM We found this small but unique hidden in the wall coffee shop! We met the owner who was very pleasant. Our coffees were amazing! The perfect iced coffee, not too sweet, l loved the taste of the coffee. Strong but smooth. We had an incident were my 4 year old grandson, dropped my iced coffee, the owner kindly reacted and replaced the drink. *However the cashier maybe was tired & unpleasant. So I would still % come back & recommend this spot.

Great spot. Came about it while in the area. Nothing fancy but offers a great selection, must try spot if in the area.....