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Subterranean Coffee Boutique - Reviews

3764 30th St, 92104 San Diego
All reviews at a glance
588

Reviews

67.7%

Satisfaction

164

negative

26

neutral

398

positive

What people say about Subterranean Coffee Boutique

Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Service Intent
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Noise Level
  • Quiet
A M.
Review date: 12/16/2025
9
Authentic Portland Vibe & Delicious Food
My first time here was a great experience and it didn’t disappoint. We enjoyed a latte, a hummus vegan wrap, and a side salad. The atmosphere is chill, with people working on laptops and couples chatting over coffee. My oat milk latte was delish, and the staff member working alone during a busy period was a hero. The place has a distinctive Portland vibe – authentic and chill, with a simplistic, rustic feel. It’s also reasonable for what you get; we split a sandwich ($12), side salad ($3), and a large latte ($7) and were full and happy. The vegetarian options are highly recommended.
  • oat milk latte9
  • hummus vegan wrap8
  • side salad7
Service Intent
  • Regular Visit
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Moderate
Siri G.
Review date: 12/15/2025
7
Good for Studying, Okay Coffee
This is a perfect place to study and work. The vegetarian bagel was really good, but the latte could have been better. The staff were friendly.
  • vegetarian bagel9
  • staff8
  • place to study and work10
  • latte4
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Group Size
  • Solo
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Les
Review date: 11/20/2025
10
Consistently Great Food and Service!
I absolutely love this place and have been a loyal customer since they opened. They were one of the first establishments to permanently feature lavender on their menu, which is why I visit at least a couple of times a month. The owner and staff are incredibly friendly. I couldn't recommend it enough.
  • lavender on menu10
  • owner and staff10
Price per Person
  • $1–$10
Service Intent
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Monica F.
Review date: 11/19/2025
9
Excellent Coffee, Bagels, and Service!
My experience at this restaurant was excellent. I enjoyed the excellent coffee and a fresh bagel that came with a generous amount of cream cheese. The staff member behind the counter was particularly kind and responsive. Overall, the good vibes made for a pleasant visit.
  • coffee9
  • bagel9
  • cream cheese9
Service Intent
  • Casual Outing
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Dave
Review date: 11/01/2025
9
Great Coffee and Acai Bowls!
My experience at this restaurant was very positive. I ordered an iced coffee and an acai bowl. The coffee was very nice, and the acai bowl was great. I highly recommend adding peanut butter to the acai bowl! It was a very nice stop.
  • iced coffee8
  • acai bowl9
  • peanut butter9
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Service Intent
  • Special Occasion
Group Type
  • Large Group
Group Size
  • Large Group
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Erin W.
Review date: 10/20/2025
10
Perfect for a Sweet 16!
We rented out the place through PeerSpace for my Daughter's Sweet 16 party! It was perfect!
  • place10
Price per Person
  • $1–$10
Service Intent
  • Regular Visit
Group Size
  • Solo
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Wesley O.
Review date: 10/16/2025
9
Great Coffee, Productive Vibes
This is a really great coffee shop. It's not flashy or pretentious, offering just good coffee and authentic vibes. I don't normally choose to work in a coffee shop, but I found myself more productive here than in the office, which is quite a feat!
  • coffee9
  • vibes9
  • productivity9
Service Intent
  • Regular Visit
Group Size
  • Solo
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
siri G.
Review date: 09/29/2025
9
Great Study Spot with Friendly Staff
This is a perfect place to study or work. The staff is so friendly. My vegetarian bagel was really good, but the latte was just okay.
  • vegetarian bagel8
  • latte5
  • staff10
Service Intent
  • Casual Outing
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Elizabeth K.
Review date: 09/28/2025
9
Chill Vibe, Perfect Latte!
My experience at this restaurant was very chill, with no loud music. The hot toffee latte was perfect for the gloomy weather! They offer street parking. I'm definitely coming back again!
  • hot toffee latte10
  • street parking8
  • loud music7
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Service Intent
  • Quick Meal
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Sara K.
Review date: 09/20/2025
3
Average Food, Dirty Place, Okay Service
My experience at this restaurant was very average. The food was mediocre, and the coffee was unfortunately sour. The place itself looked quite dirty, with numerous flies and an unpleasant smell. While the service was fine, it didn't compensate for the other issues.
  • service5
  • food2
  • coffee1
  • place1

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