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Krakatoa

(Now Closed)
Coffee Shop$$$$
Golden Hill, San Diego
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  • Fernando M.heart icon on user image
    Fernando MelendezMay 23, 2015
    Very good options for a healthy and hearty breakfast (and lunch). Wide range of café drinks and a few in house specialties. Plus they had Big Sky Brewing's Moose Drool Brown Ale in cans!! Sold!
  • Dan F.heart icon on user image
    Dan FleischerJune 1, 2021
    Love the unpretentious low key vibe. They DONT do the cafe art type espresso drinks but the quality of bean is excellent.
  • Natasha C.
    Natasha CortesJuly 26, 2013
    Service may be slow, but thats because they are hand making everything with a small crew and using fresh ingredients! Its worth the wait! Allie and Moises are angels. Show some tip love!
  • Kate J.heart icon on user image
    Kate JohnstoneMarch 7, 2015
    Dog friendly! Best lattes in town...so many fun flavors to create a latte that matches your mood. The Colima sammy is amazing, and the cookies are to die for!
  • David L.heart icon on user image
    David LaSpalutoJuly 27, 2012
    Coffee here is excellent but for a real treat get the Amboy (on breakfast menu): peanut butter, banana, honey, cinnamon sugar on toasted telera bread. I don't say "yum" very often, but, yum.
  • Melisa F.
    Melisa FarnsworthMarch 27, 2012
    Fuego Bagel on Everything with tomato and onion is my fav not to mention the cottage cheese with granola fresh fruit and drizzled with delicious honey! Best coffee too <3
  • Lizzyheart icon on user image
    LizzyAugust 30, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Sit outside because it's glorious, but please note there are a lot of flies if you order food. Also, there's likely to be unleashed dogs running around on the deck, which I dig for distraction.
  • Kevin K.
    Kevin KornburgerFebruary 1, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Don't forget you can choose different sides that come with sandwiches! (potato salad, fruit cup, garden salad)
  • Kelly D.
    Kelly DuleyJanuary 20, 2013
    Be sure to order your cold drinks with half-ice. Otherwise all their yummy lemonades and juices get watered down. Because they live to fill those glasses up to the rum with ice.
  • Kyra K.heart icon on user image
    Kyra KilianNovember 29, 2019
    The açaí bowl is amazing!! Great service too!!
  • Christel L.heart icon on user image
    Christel LomaMay 4, 2016
    Love the treehouse atmosphere. Sandwiches and mimosa are good!
  • Aimee L.
    Aimee LeCompteApril 14, 2012
    Love everything on the menu and love sitting outside. The patio is beautiful with lots of plants surrounding it.
  • Mackenzie L.
    Mackenzie LeightonOctober 3, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    If you're there a little before 11:30 you can see the Japan Airlines direct flight from Tokyo coming in.
  • Dawn S.
    Dawn SimpsonSeptember 8, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    The fuego bagel is the best...cream cheese with diced fresh jalapenos and bits of cheddar cheese mixed in, on a toasted bagel...YUMMMMM
  • Connie C.heart icon on user image
    Connie ChiuMay 7, 2017
    The breakfast sandwiches were underwhelming. We ordered the caprese (on accident) and the vesuvio (egg on ciabatta). It was not that great...
  • Words and Nosh
    Words and NoshNovember 4, 2011
    Yummy breakfast and lunch options. But please folks, bus your own tables! I'm not your maid!
  • William P.heart icon on user image
    William PurvianceApril 8, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    If your looking for a light breakfast try the veggie bagel on an everything bagel. Perfect!
  • Salheart icon on user image
    SalOctober 25, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Amazing sandwiches. Healthy ingredients and generous
  • Dave A.
    Dave ArndtFebruary 12, 2012
    If you're a big sweety perhaps adding a little extra vanilla to the latte wouldn't hurt. It's good!
  • John
    JohnMarch 10, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Fresh food, coffee, and cool atmosphere
  • Sarah M.
    Sarah McQnApril 9, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    the potato salad that comes with the sandwiches is the shiznit
  • Alberto JR V.
    Alberto JR VillegasMarch 16, 2014
    "El Chichon" sandwich is probably one of the best sandwiches in s.d
  • Cy
    CyAugust 23, 2011
    Cool outdoor chill spot great atmosphere quality beans! Read more
  • Sean
    SeanSeptember 30, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Jorullo FTW. All the food is great but service is torturously show.
  • Eric S.heart icon on user image
    Eric SchuetyJune 26, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Best people on the planet! Good food to!
  • Lunika C.
    Lunika CupcakeFebruary 10, 2011
    Orange blossom latte is amazing! And huge soooo worth 3.75
  • Michelle C.
    Hibiscus passion flower lemonade is delicious!
  • John
    JohnMay 7, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Everything is good, but the peanut butter - banana smoothie is amazing!
  • David C.
    David CzapkaJune 22, 2013
    Try the Wonchi with ham—hearty and scrumptious!
  • Scott R.
    Scott R.February 17, 2012
    Love the Ubehebe turkey and cranberry sauce sandwich!
  • Leticia M.
    Leticia MartinezFebruary 1, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Best vegan treats and desserts
  • John S.
    John ScottNovember 14, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    The chocolate chip cookies are bomb!
  • Sharmi N.heart icon on user image
    Sharmi NevskyApril 17, 2015
    Nice patio environment
  • Regina V.
    Regina VasquezMarch 23, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Best Mexican mochas ever.. "Heaven"!! and veggie bagel, delisssh! :D
  • Angelina M.
    Angelina ManzellaMarch 10, 2011
    The superfood smoothie and the Colima Sandwich satisfy a serious hunger. "Addicted"
  • Sean N.
    Sean NealApril 11, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    If Tim is working order a Stellar. He makes them just right!
  • Dougie F.
    Dougie FreshApril 19, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the Wonchi Sandwhich W/ Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
  • Courtney P.
    Courtney PateMay 30, 2013
    Smoky Mocha is everything
  • Ma B.
    Ma BelleFebruary 3, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    The Pomegranate, Blood Orange iced tea.. Yeah, I'm addicted ;)
  • Eric S.heart icon on user image
    Eric SchuetyMarch 6, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    The best place in the world
  • Josef S.
    Josef ShannonMay 23, 2012
    Try the Smokey mocha
  • Araceli R.
    Araceli RmJuly 26, 2013
    Great place :)
  • Ray J.
    Ray JohnsonSeptember 24, 2011
    Try the Mexican chocolate coco yuuuum!
  • Sammy H.
    Sammy HessMarch 11, 2011
    Doubles are like the size of an old e forty...Jesus.
  • Pam H.
    Pam HolzmanJanuary 30, 2011
    Add bacon to your Amboy, with or without the cinnamon suger
  • Eric S.heart icon on user image
    Eric SchuetyJune 22, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    I will be mayor
  • carolina a.
    carolina aboumradJune 17, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Best shared breakfast ever... jorullo + pinatubo + coffee w condensed milk...
  • Jena P.
    Jena PerezJune 18, 2010
    Sour Cherry Sencha Iced Tea. Do it.
  • Maria R.
    Maria RoseSeptember 5, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Free Wifi!
  • Jennifer F.
    Jennifer FraherAugust 31, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Autobot territory!
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