Influx Cafe

Nice cafe in Golden Hill with a good looking food menu. I had a chai latte which hit the spot. Seating is good. I wouldn’t mind seeing some decor, mural, or other use for the very large blank wall on the west side of the store. I’d still return if I was in the area and wanted to get a quick cup of coffee on my way out of downtown.

Would come during my morning walks with my dog to grab a jasmine tea latte and a bagel sometimes. My childhood was partly in the northeast so I'm kinda snobby about bagels, these hit the spot.

So disappointing. Do not get the chai. Or really any coffee from here. Everything about this place was disappointing. The food we ordered was wrong. The drinks were bitter and stale and the inside looked like an abandoned shop. I’m genuinely surprised that there are so many good reviews. The only good thing was how fast we were given our drinks and food. Which should come as no surprise due to the lack of customers. They also have you wait on the outside patio beside the building for your order.

Great location in Golden Hill community. Nice homey comfortable ambiance. Great espresso. Amazing, welcoming and very friendly staff (that's even an understatement). Good place to get work done. Lighting is a little dull for reading in late evenings though, but very bright and nice during day time. Good soft background music/ songs. I recommend this place.

Great environment with big tables and also great atmospheric music! I love the natural vibe and atmosphere here, I feel really productive when I come in, and I feel safe working on my projects. I feel I can study here, people are really respectful of the noise and surroundings. The tea I got, which was the white tea with honey is really good and also it's a great price! Will highly recommend this place to bring friends and family 👪 Thank you! -Mas

Small, quiet cafe in Golden Hill with a little outdoor seating section surrounding the building. Plenty of indoor seating. Dog friendly.

I ordered the Genmaicha loose leaf tea. Very disappointed. I like that it wasn't bitter, but the flavor itself was... plain and lacking. Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf had a much tastier Genmaicha. (They discontinued it after a new company bought them.)

It’s like a secret little spot in Golden Hill that everybody actually knows about. Awesome cafe, great vines. Healthy food with great vegan options. They make their own breads fresh daily, & the focaccia is sooo bomb. Love going here for lunch to get some tranquility from the busy downtown work day.

Great coffee and amazing food Turkey Melt Bagel: The turkey melt comes with melted cheese and this delicious pesto on a bagel. It was a nice savory choice for breakfast Feta 3: The focaccia bread in this is delicious!! And the feta with olive & tapenade made every bite come together. We really enjoyed this one Sweet coffee shop overall to enjoy some delicious breakfast & coffee in Golden Hill

Stopped by this little gem since it's on my way to work. I was pleasantly surprised with the white chocolate mocha. I am usually hard to please with that one. I had one other the cheese danishes as well and it was fresh, light, crisp and sweet. Since then I have returned 3 more times and I have not been disappointed, the staff is nice and I definitely will be a regular. The menu is very intriguing and I am definitely interested in trying one of the many sandwiches. I've always been there when it's pretty empty but it has a good amount of seating and it feels like a cute local coffee shop, it's very chill.

It's a nice cozy coffee shop in Little Italy. They serve coffee, salad, fruits, sandwiches, pastries, organic dishes and vegeterian food. They open @7:00 AM and close by 2:00 PM. It is pet friendly. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The employees were very nice and attentive. The service was outstanding We ordered: - Toasted everything Bagel  with cream  cheese       5/5 -Caramel latte  5/5 The caramel latte was very refreshing, perfect sweetness and had adequate amount of caramel. Their bagels were soft and chewy with generous amount of delicious cream cheese. So far, it was the Best Bagel I had ever tried in San Diego. We had extra Bagels for the following day, and they were very fresh and tasted the same as the day before. I will be back for sure to have more yummy bagels and try different drinks

Had a great lunch date here mid week. Super cute shop in Golden Hill with lots of options for vegetarians! I went with the feta sandwich that comes with the veggie patty and it was delicious! Also got a kombucha to drink. Prices were pretty reasonable for a cutesy sandwich shop. A couple of tables/chairs inside and outside out front and along the side. We chose something a little more private on the side patio. You put your order in at the front counter and then get a number and they deliver to your table. Food came out pretty fast.

My neighborhood coffee shop that I walk by constantly, but don't go into nearly enough. Coffee is good and reasonably priced, their chai latte is also very tasty. Plenty of seating, inside and out, and always has people working on computers, reading, on a work break or coffee date.... Also lots of free street parking (two spots in front have meters, just go on the side street). Don't sleep on the sandwiches!!! The Feta 3 is my favorite, but haven't ordered one yet that I wouldn't recommend or get for myself again. Pro tip - get it to go and eat at the park or zoo.

Love the bagels here, super fresh and tasty, and it's hard to find a decent Vietnamese coffee which this plays pulls off SO well! Great service and staff , absolutely. Roomy seating, inside and outside available.

This place is awesome. I got the bagel scramble with veggie patty, so delicious and bomb. The iced chai is my go to. This place is literally the best and I'm not even exaggerating!

Best coffee in SD, easily. Great bagels and sandwiches, try : PBA or turkey pesto sandwich.

Service is quick and no nonsense. The Fanta is $4.50. The coffee was okay, could have tasted better. Tried to order the most common items so my son could eat something familiar. The gluten free 1 is $6.95 and for 3 pieces of bacon it's $2.50 more. My son did not like it lol, but he tanked his soda and had some bites of the brownie which was $5.95! Almost as much as the meal itself. There are a good amount of tables inside and out. We chose to sit outside because it was getting loud and echoey inside. This place seems to be a fixture in the community because the older woman at the register who took my order spoke to another woman seated near the front entrance and told her to pull her car forward to get into an actual parking space. Clearly there are regulars who come in and spend their mornings here. If you're on the go and need something fast this is the place to be. Otherwise, I'd advise people to just make your own food at home.

Service was a bit slow for a Tuesday morning and the drinks/food were alright. I was really excited for this place because of its bagel/sandwich options. They have a lot of vegan/vegetarian options in addition to the classics. I got the tuna melt bagel which was an open-faced sandwich. It was piping hot and the bagel itself was really nicely toasted. There was not a lot of tuna on the bagel and the flavor was a little bland. Also, I'm not sure why but the bagel was really greasy and the bottom of my plate was drenched with grease. The drink I got was a vanilla latte and I don't have much to say about it other than when I had initially gotten it it was lukewarm. For the amount of time it took to get our food (maybe 15 minutes when it was not too busy. Could have been an issue of staffing though because I only saw maybe 2 workers) and not many good things to say about it, I do not think it was worth it. Again, it was not horrible, but not impressive either.

I've been wanting to try Influx for years, ever since I was a student at City College. I was always running late, so I never had the chance to stop in. But finally, today I made it! I ordered a Dirty Chai and Oatmeal, and I was not disappointed. The chai was flavorful and oatmeal was perfectly cooked. The dining room is spacious and the music is calm, making it a great place to study or work. I can see why this place is always busy. The only downside is the parking. It can be a bit of a hassle, but it's not the worst I've seen in downtown San Diego. Overall, I had a great experience at Influx and I would definitely recommend it to others. Here are some pros and cons of Influx Coffee House: Pros: * Delicious coffee and food * Spacious and comfortable dining room * Calm and relaxing atmosphere * Perfect for studying or working Cons: * Parking can be a hassle Overall, I would give Influx Coffee House a 4 out of 5 stars. It's a great place to get some work done or enjoy a cup of coffee with friends.

This place was good but really packed for a Friday morning! Food was good. Everything bagel is very good. Cute little spot!

This is a neighborhood joint I always pass so wanted to check it out. I unfortunately have to mimic all the other reviews: the customer service here really sucked. Like no energy, annoyed we were there, inconvenienced. Not at all what you want for your morning coffee place. With that said, the drinks and the food were good. We had an everything bagel with cream cheese. The bagel felt a bit small but it was still yummy. Dirty chai: leaned more on the tea side. Not my favorite but still good. Blended 3 (Madagascar vanilla and caramel): this was the yummier of the two. Frothy and sweet. For those worried about covid they still social distance when you order with a table between you and the cashier. Seating wise they have options inside but we opted for the outside. Parking wise: street parking and a few metered in front. A lot of people put their hazards on parked illegally and jumped out to grab a quick coffee which was amusing. All in all I'm not going out of my way to go here but if I'm in the neighborhood I'd swing by. I just won't expect a friendly face when I go.

Long overdue review. It's a super chill shop right by Golden Hill. The staff is also friendly during service, and there's space inside or outside to relax on. My go to is turkey number 2 (with focaccia) and a chai latte. Sandwich is just perfection, it's a simple and self explanatory sandwich but the way they put it together using their ingredients just brings something magical to it. Very sad they no longer have their chocolate croissant it was my favorite of all times.

The coffee and bagels were delicious. Highly recommend! It's a dog friendly coffee spot and I loved seeing everyone's dogs! They give the dogs treats too! It's so cute inside and clean! The staff was nice!

This place was so good. The focaccia bread was very tasty and went really well with all the sandwiches!

Influx has the ABSOLUTE BEST scones I have ever tasted. And they have unique flavors every day - which is perfection. The banana nut is my favorite but they are all delicious. Highly recommend visiting this adorable shop when you're in San Diego. Plus! Their coffee and other food options are also .

My girlfriend and I stopped by on a Tuesday afternoon, this instantly became one of our new favorite spots in SD. I can't wait to come back, their coffee and sandwiches are incredible.

The tofu 1 sandwich with focaccia bread was amazing and the service was fast. There was also plenty of both indoor and outdoor seating. Would come here again!

First of all, the service was quite friendly. Lots of positive energy coming from the girl at the counter. Lots of open room and seating. I was here around 7:45am and there were no lines and the place was pretty empty and yet parking was still a challenge. I am a coffee purist, so I ordered a cappuccino with whole milk. They only serve in paper cups, which means you just can't get the true espresso/cappuccino experience. The espresso was mediocre and the coffee foaming was a travesty. Looked like it came out of a vending machine. Here's the thing. If you do not mind paper cups and you just want a sugary coffee drink and some snacks, this may be your place. Seriously. Im not judging that market. And it is obviously the market they are trying to capture here. As baristas go, it cannot compete with many much better places in the immediate area. Blue Bottle, Lofty, Darkhorse, and Achilles, just to name a few....soooo much better for the same price.

They should learn to smile. This is not a customer service . Good luck with their business

There's a table between the cashier and where you order so when they speak really low and there's music and people talking you have no idea what they're say. The food is good and the drinks are good as well. The parking is also decent!

I've been coming to this coffee shop for years and it continues to deliver a consistently great product. The staff who work here are genuinely kind and a sense of excitement to be there. You'll frequently be greeted by the neighborhood dogs of all shapes, sizes and personalities - which merely adds to the wholesome experience. All in all, the coffee is great. The staff is friendly. Seating is abundant. Parking is easy & simple.

craving a bagel & coffee which influx had good reviews for! Spicy vegan bagel was good, on an everything bagel. We also ordered coffee, I had the iced vanilla latte however they seemed to forget the vanilla syrup. It was busy so I just added stevia and the latte itself was still good. It's a spacious coffee shop with large tables, great setting to come work or get some studying done.

Just tried for the first time today and I'm obsessed. There are so many food options and it's definitely worth the price that they list. Super friendly workers and it's a great place to sit down and relax or do some work!

I used to frequent Influx when I used to live in Golden Hill around 2015-2016. I hadn't been back until today and while a couple menu items and prices have changed the same vibe of this place remains! Great service and kind baristas, tasty sandwiches and pastries. I will have to visit more often and bring some homies too!

What a fantastic tea latte! I found Influx on Yelp when I was in search of a morning tea. Upon looking at their website and their reviews, I realized they had loose leaf tea. Score! Just the right amount of steamed milk, and a very delicious tea. I appreciate, too, that they are still taking COVID-19 seriously. The table where you pay is separated back from the counter, and the staff are still wearing masks. When I have more time, I would definitely like to try some of their food. 2021: 8/100

That influx currently has a 4.0 average on yelp is a travesty-- this is a 5-star cafe with 5-star service. Dog friendly and tucked into a nice neighborhood right across the 5 from downtown, I think it's more than competitive with other DT coffee shops, with generally lower prices. I love the bagel breakfast sandwich which is customizable (tomato, onion, and bacon options), the dog-loving staff who have taught my corgi how to catch treats, and the phenomenal coffee (lavender lattes year 'round!). Highly recommend.

Visiting my daughter her in San Diego and this is one of her fav spots for coffee, and she was excited to share the place with me. Not a terribly friendly vibe upon ordering, not rude, just sort of neutral, but compared to other spots I've been too since, just not feeling it. I ordered up my now standard iced oat milk latte with a raw sugar, and then selected one of the muffins in the case, pumpkin something or other. Drinks took a bit of time considering there was no one else in line, but they did arrive and the flavor was fine. Oat milk was creamy and good amount of ice, the espresso flavor not overpowering. The muffin was pretty nondescript, but tasty. There was a generous amount of seating inside, however we chose to sit outside with my daughter and son and enjoyed a bright sunny day in San Diego.

Phenomenal! New to the Golden Hill area and this place has not only amazing coffee, but DELICIOUS FOOD!! You on your way downtown or to balboa park? Make a stop here, you won't regret it! Service is great, wait time is short and the area is beautiful. Outdoor seating and a designated pick area too for online orders. I ordered their turkey melt on an everything bagel and OH MY GOODNESS!! heaven.... Iced white mocha to pair it and my heart was sold.

Great taste, and very good menu selection, I came for breakfast and it was delicious. If you come near-by you have to try it. Timings 6AM - 2PM

When visiting San Diego we stayed down the street from this cute little cafe for a couple nights of our trip. The first morning Influx seemed like a quick, close, and easy option with a tasty menu so we popped in for coffee and a breakfast sandwich. The bagels were sold out that day so we got croissant sandwiches instead. They were so tasty but left us wondering how good the bagels must be to be sold out so early in the morning! Long story short we came here every morning for breakfast. The entire menu is delicious and you won't be disappointed no matter what you order! The staff is super friendly and delivers your order to your table. Service is quick and even though there is a steady flow of traffic in and our you should have trouble finding a seat. Some tables are large and the other guests all seemed happy to welcome others to join their table. If you're in the area Influx is a must!

This was my neighborhood coffee spot for 12 years when I lived across the street. Fast forward a year and a half and boy it's changed. First off the two girls working A were not friendly and B didn't get my order right. The girl with thick eyeliner was extremely rude and acted entitled. It wasn't busy. They were chit chatting about boys and not minding the customer. I repeated several times "lite half and half." Does this look like lite??!! Waste of time and money and I came a long way for it. Influx you need to retrain your employees.

I used to really like this place, but service here is consistently unfriendly and priced way higher than better coffee shops in the area. Today put me over the top when I was charged .75 for a splash of oat milk in my 16 oz cold brew -- for a total of $6.25! Figuring it must be a mistake (upcharges are standard in milk based drinks, but not as creamer), I asked about it - the young woman scowled at me, clearly annoyed, and told me she had "put a good amount in there." Yikes.

This place is so cute and has so many vegan options!! I got the spicy vegan bagel which had spicy hummus, cucumbers, onions: and tomatoes, I added capers which was the right choice!!! I got it on a roasted very thing bagel - their bagels are so fresh !! I loved this place for a weekend breakfast :)

I never knew there was also an Influx location in Golden Hills until last week. The interior is sort of similar to the one in North Park however it is a bit older and mustier but more open. Parking here is super simple during the weekday since all the residents of this area have driven there cars away to work and there's barely any time restraints on the parking here - perfect for studying the whole day! In addition to having coffee and tea, they also have snacks which make it an even better study spot. They have bagels and sandwiches. I got an everything bagel with cream cheese and I like how they toasted it and spread the cream cheese for me instead of making me spread it myself. They also have accessible outlets for your laptop which is great.

I love this spot so much! Quirky menu items and the best sandwiches!! They make orders quickly and have such a great neighborhood vibe. The friendliest staff and such amazing service. They always make me feel welcomed and never rushed :}

Influx makes a great iced caramel latte. Their apple bagel is delicious. Cute dogs are always on the patio. Five stars for me.

I'm here a few times a week with my dog and we love it. The staff is always so friendly and the drinks are made to perfection every time! My pup also loves the treats they give her.

This was my first time in & we were welcomed by their friendly staff. We ordered blended drinks 2&3 and they were both delicious! The whipped cream they make to top off the blended drinks with is super creamy. We will definitely come back to try their breakfast and get more coffee!

My friend recently moved to Golden Hill and while scoping out some new places, we found this on Yelp. Thankfully it was open on Labor Day. I love the layout of this restaurant/cafe. Row of tables on one side, a big retro couch on the other to give it a spacious, home-y feel and look. My friend and I both got The Traditional which is smoked salmon on a bagel with cream cheese, red onion, tomatoes, and capers. We both thought it could use some more red onion but we were both surprised by how we liked the tomatoes even though we generally don't like tomatoes. It also comes with a slice of orange which was a nice, sweet way to end the meal. We also got sandwiches to-go for dinner since we were on tight schedule. I got the Mozz 2 which had olives, mozzarella cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and balsamic vinaigrette on focaccia bread. I'm not a big fan of olives or focaccia bread so I was not a fan of the sandwich (completely my fault for choosing this sandwich over everything else, I was blind-sided by the cheese). We also got iced coffee and iced vietnamese coffee which were both solid. Woke us right up! I would definitely come back next time I visit. There's also a small outdoor seating area- perfect for bringing puppies/furry friends!

Stopped by during our stay on Little Italy. The staff was kind and I really liked their coffee. The veggie bagel hit the spot as well. Thank you!

Delicious! Almost everything here is great! The blended 3 is my jam!!! I come here for that drink no matter how many times I have ordered it, will keep on ordering it because it's just THAT GOOD! Great service, amazingly delicious focaccia bread! This is a gem .

Ice tea is amazing. So fresh. Coffee is Cafe Motto (local roaster) and is FANTASTIC! I always get the goat cheese salad. Perfect light lunch with slices of their homemade focaccia bread. I look forward to it. So good.

This was an unplanned stop; we were in the neighborhood on a Saturday morning, and finding we had about 30 minutes till our appointment, we wandered into Influx. They were busy, and most of the tables were taken. We walked in thinking we'd just get a couple coffees, but decided at the register that we wanted to split a bagel with peanut butter, too. The guy working the register was kind of distracted - he kept turning around to talk to the girl behind him, and chatting with a customer waiting off to the side. We had to repeat our order a few times in order for it to stick. The drinks we ordered - their take on a Vietnamese Coffee - were just okay. I got mine iced, the hubs got the hot version. My drink was way too sweet to drink right away; I had to let the ice melt a bit to mellow it out a bit. My husband liked his version a bit better, but he wasn't able to drink it right away either - because it was too hot to consume right away. The bagel was fine - I mean, you can't really mess up a plain bagel, toasted, with peanut butter. We were able to squeeze into a table near the window, between a guy working on a laptop and a large group of people with a dog. (The dog was super sweet, which we quickly found out due to the distracted human attached to the other end of the leash.) It was a meh experience, but it did help us while away the half hour before heading out to our first appointment. I just know we wouldn't go out of our way to go back in the future.

We were concerned about this place with covid. But I am so happy the place continue operating and loyal customers like us continue comming. I am a Mexican and I can tell you, for me Influx Mexican Moka is the best from all San Diego and Tijuana region. And as always, all coffee and food it is just awesome all times served by gentil, friendly and kind personnel.

Went there around 0700, not too busy. Very relaxed atmosphere with good background music that wasn't too loud. Service was great and the food and coffee was decent. Parking isn't too bad early in the morning but it is street parking so I imagine it will get full during the day. If you're in the area looking for a quick bite or a good cup of joe, would recommend.

First time stopping in and I may add to the review when I order some food and stay a bit longer. But popped in just to check it out as another coffee shop to hang out in. Came by because I usually go to Dark Horse up the street and saw this place. It has a very open layout, pretty relaxed setting, comfortable seating, and a very quiet street and neighborhood. Not a lot of foot traffic. I count about 12 spots to sit and work - about 30 seats altogether if the place was full (not counting a few more outside) Normal pricing for a more "hipster" coffee place in SD. Looks like it has a good selection of sandwiches and pastries too. Will try next time!

Absolutely in love with this place! Have been to the Golden Hill and now the Little Italy locations! The Chai Tea latte is unbeatable and better than the chain cafes! TRUST ME! Real CHAI!

Great tasting coffee and drinks, wonderful food and always pleasant folks to deal with. The Traditional, lox and bagels, is my favorite.