Mostra Coffee

I was recommended this place by my brother we both are coffee drinkers. On a Monday morning I arrived close to 9am, and parking was somewhat difficult. It’s a cute small coffee shop on a street corner friendly nice staff, I first ordered a pancake blueberry latte with an extra shot and oatmilk. I immediately loved the crumbs on top and bottom of my latte as I finished it, flavors are extraordinary and never tasted anything like it. To go I ordered a cookie butter latte with an extra shot and oatmilk. I have to say both lattes are delicious and can’t decide which one I enjoyed the most. They were both great and happy I stopped by to try something new.

I recently visited this trendy coffee spot, and it was such a great experience! The design of the space is modern and inviting. Watching the baristas make the coffee was lovely – you can tell they really care about the craft. Their homemade syrups and latte flavors take the drinks to another level, and I tried the lavender latte, which was smooth, creamy, and perfectly balanced. It’s hard to find a spot that nails both the atmosphere and the coffee, but this place definitely does!

ordered the cookie butter latte, it was delicious, although i would say the prices are a bit high. the atmosphere gets an A+. LOTS of outlets and seating and a great place to study and chat. lots of free parking available outside. could easily sit there for hours without getting overstimulated. no music, very peaceful 🫶🏼🫶🏼

If you are someone like me who prefer to ground your coffee at home then make your own espresso or Latte, then you must try this brand flavors, I am sure that you will find your taste, they have so many varieties of coffee. It doesn’t trigger my reflux which is amazing for me. My best coffee experience was in Spain when lady prepare coffee for me in traditional pot. Moastra is one of the brand that I like it. Ask for sample shot to try. Employees are very kind and helpful here.

Good intentions, coffee is average. Staff were unkind in my experience. But they seemed to be very kind to royal costumes.

The coffee here is superb and they make their coffee with such care. I love their cold brew infusions and here is a photo of a oat milk latte with a heart and the campfire mocha 👌

The atmosphere was hip and the coffee tasted good. Above all, I liked the performance that melts sugar with a torch among the signature menus, and the aroma and taste of coffee.Crumble coffee was so good, and dry bananas were served as deco, and the scent and taste of this made pickers richer. And among the other menus, campfire coffee tastes like hot coco while camping and is soft.I recommend both.

I was able to visit on a Tuesday after lunch. If I try to find free parking I probably could have. Otherwise it's $1.25 paid parking. I came in and once I mentioned it was the first time the host was glad to suggest some drinks based on my taste profile. Then he suggested the cookie butter latte which was amazing. By looking at their menu they are a Filipino-based shop with many shops in San Diego county, which is amazing to have some representation here in San Diego! Will definitely like to visit and try more items on the menu.

I was recommended this place by my brother we both are coffee drinkers. On a Monday morning I arrived close to 9am, and parking was somewhat difficult. It’s a cute small coffee shop on a street corner friendly nice staff, I first ordered a pancake blueberry latte with an extra shot and oatmilk. I immediately loved the crumbs on top and bottom of my latte as I finished it, flavors are extraordinary and never tasted anything like it. To go I ordered a cookie butter latte with an extra shot and oatmilk. I have to say both lattes are delicious and can’t decide which one I enjoyed the most. They were both great and happy I stopped by to try something new.

I recently visited this trendy coffee spot, and it was such a great experience! The design of the space is modern and inviting. Watching the baristas make the coffee was lovely – you can tell they really care about the craft. Their homemade syrups and latte flavors take the drinks to another level, and I tried the lavender latte, which was smooth, creamy, and perfectly balanced. It’s hard to find a spot that nails both the atmosphere and the coffee, but this place definitely does!

ordered the cookie butter latte, it was delicious, although i would say the prices are a bit high. the atmosphere gets an A+. LOTS of outlets and seating and a great place to study and chat. lots of free parking available outside. could easily sit there for hours without getting overstimulated. no music, very peaceful 🫶🏼🫶🏼

If you are someone like me who prefer to ground your coffee at home then make your own espresso or Latte, then you must try this brand flavors, I am sure that you will find your taste, they have so many varieties of coffee. It doesn’t trigger my reflux which is amazing for me. My best coffee experience was in Spain when lady prepare coffee for me in traditional pot. Moastra is one of the brand that I like it. Ask for sample shot to try. Employees are very kind and helpful here.

Good intentions, coffee is average. Staff were unkind in my experience. But they seemed to be very kind to royal costumes.

The coffee here is superb and they make their coffee with such care. I love their cold brew infusions and here is a photo of a oat milk latte with a heart and the campfire mocha 👌

The atmosphere was hip and the coffee tasted good. Above all, I liked the performance that melts sugar with a torch among the signature menus, and the aroma and taste of coffee.Crumble coffee was so good, and dry bananas were served as deco, and the scent and taste of this made pickers richer. And among the other menus, campfire coffee tastes like hot coco while camping and is soft.I recommend both.

I was able to visit on a Tuesday after lunch. If I try to find free parking I probably could have. Otherwise it's $1.25 paid parking. I came in and once I mentioned it was the first time the host was glad to suggest some drinks based on my taste profile. Then he suggested the cookie butter latte which was amazing. By looking at their menu they are a Filipino-based shop with many shops in San Diego county, which is amazing to have some representation here in San Diego! Will definitely like to visit and try more items on the menu.

This Mostra Coffee is on point with their other locations from the aesthetic to the service to the consistency of the drinks. Parking is very limited. It's mainly street parking but you may be lucky to find an empty spot. It's located at the corner of an apartment complex. It's a small location but there's still plenty of seating to do work or have a small meet up. You order and pay at the cashier and they'll call your order when it's ready. The male cashier was nice and quick with my drink. I ordered a hot creme brûlée latte with half sweetness. Absolutely delicious. They serve it without a lid because they have to display the creme brûlée effect on top. There's lids on the side if you want to cover it. I'm a big fan of Mostra Coffee so I'll definitely stop by here when I'm in the area and needing caffeine.

Mostra is tucked away but a relatively easy walk from Balboa Park if you want to grab coffee//breakfast then walk around the park :) The specialty lattes are delicious and full of flavors, strongly recommend the blueberry muffin latte if that's your jam The prices are on par to maybe a little more expensive for the area, but the ingredients are high quality and the staff are kind and knowledgeable. They are dog friendly if you have your pup :)

I was looking for somewhere remote to work so pleasantly surprised when I came across this coffee shop, also a plus that it's Filipino inspired. Cute corner shop with indoor and outdoor seating and a plus for the nearby outlets. I wanted to try something new so I tried the turon crème brûlée latte and the choconana. The banana milk was very strong for me so if you're not a fan of that, u wouldn't recommend. Both the drinks were beautifully presented! They also had good food options that I'm willing to try next visit!

Mostra coffee is located on a cute walkable corner in bankers hill! At first glance, it's a great layout for catching up w friends, working or simply enjoying the coffee! There is plenty of indoor & outdoor seating which is great. The outdoor space is perfect & well lit for work calls. The coffee itself is amazing! I got the Honey Lavender latte & they made it to perfection! It wasn't too sweet or artificial tasting. Highly recommend stopping into this neighborhood spot!

Workers are kind and attentive. I ordered a salted caramel iced latte and a blueberry muffin. They asked if I wanted it heated or not, I got it heated. Sadly, the blueberry muffin tasted dry inside and out. It crumbled under my fingers and the blueberry didn't have that delicious burst of juiciness. Maybe it was a day or two old? It isn't too sweet though which was nice. The iced salted caramel was good, smooth and creamy. Nice amount of espresso. It's not the best salted caramel latte I've had, but it surely isn't the worst either! Nice and cold. I recommend their specialty lattes or the iced blueberry pancake latte. It's a bit of a splurge though! My order cost me: $12.88 -- what's nice is that they accept cash! Swing by and try them. They close later than most coffee shops in the area which is nice.

Stopped in on a while and glad I did. Campfire smores mocha was insanely delicious as was the almond croissant. Cute location on ground floor of an apt bldg. there are indoor / outdoor seating options. Service was fast and pleasant!

Off strength of their turon drink there, I would go here again. I love that they embrace Filipino flavors and not just ube! I still think about it to this day. Wish we had this in LA.

Was excited to try this Asian inspired cafe! Cute pretty interior with lots of seats. I got the iced cookie butter latte and my sister had the hot creme brûlée latte. The cookie butter latte tasted a little weird but definitely tasted like cookie butter lol. My sister said her drink was okay and could be sweeter.

I really enjoyed the atmosphere here as well as the seating options. Nice quiet place to get some work done especially on the patio area. I had seen a bunch of photos of the crème brûlée latte, and was really excited for it! It turned out to be yummy and not nearly as sweet as I thought it might be, which I was very pleased with--however, comparing it to other photos yelpers have posted, I'm disappointed mine wasn't nearly as brûlée'd as others.... I feel that would have really kicked it up a notch. Even a little more strength, as a coffee lover, would've been perfect.... Overall, I will come back to try other items on their menu!

Was excited to try this Asian cafe! My sister got me the Creme brûlée latte and it was good but I wish it was sweeter! A little pricey at $6.95

DO NOT SLEEP ON THE TURON LATTE. We weren't able to try the bibingka latte because it was out of stock, but I'm sure given the opportunity, it would be out of this world amazing. Mostra carries beans for sale as well as pastries, but we went right for the turon latte. Our barista was super friendly and patient as we took our time pondering if we wanted anything else. This particular location in Bankers Hill falls right under the San Diego Int'l Airport flight path, so you can sit in outward facing seats (bar style and open to the sidewalk) and watch planes land. The entrance to their location is through the same entrance of the apartment building they are on the bottom floor of. Will most definitely be back anytime I'm in SD, and love that they have 4 locations to choose from!

I have never stepped foot in the cafe. Although I have ordered from here numerous times via UberEats and was brought these goodies yesterday! Someday I'll make it inside! I chose the Blueberry Pancake Almond Milk Latte, which was sooooo good! I almost want to make my very own blueberry pancake syrup just so I can replicate this latte. But I won't just so I can keep coming here to support! It was that good! I also chose the Guava Cheese Danish, which was also sooooo good! I know I sound like a broken record but I emphasize the goodness of my selections! A couple of bites before I got to the center, which made me feel the ratio of the center goodness to the pastry part was great. You know that danish where it is one bite and then you're at the center, I want to work for it and enjoy the pastry. My bf got the Campfire Mocha Almond Milk Latte. And he thoroughly enjoyed his drink! I can't wait to try more drinks. The cafe serves up some unique flavor pairings which is exciting!!! Thank you, Mostra Coffee!

** This is an old review from Oct 2023 that I JUST realized was on another Mostra page/location and I just can't believe myself that I put a review in the wrong place!! ** Absolutely loved that I found this Filipino based coffee shop in downtown SD. They have regular coffees and teas along with fun Filipino flavored drinks. I've never heard of a bibingka or turon crème brûlée latte and I love both desserts so I was suuuper excited! I chose the bibingka one which is described on their menu as: "Inspired by a Filipino rice cake. Featuring milk infused with Phillippine coconut & vanilla bean. (Dairy milk only)" and they all have their signature caramelized torched topping for a "sweet crunch" which I thought was indeed true when I drank mine! With the Bibingka crème brûlée latte, I could definitely taste the hints of the dessert, but overall tasted just like a sweet latte to me which was still delicious in my opinion! I love the torched top and crunching on all the pieces as I was drinking the latte. I honestly drank it a little too fast only because I kept trying to catch the crunchy pieces that started breaking apart and floating all around lol. I ordered the regular size for $7.35. Since I'm indecisive and want to try everything, I also got a cold drink for when I leave the shop and stroll around downtown. The blueberry pancakes latte ($7.15 for iced) automatically caught my eye. The description on the menu says "House blueberry and maple syrup - butter crisps." It tasted exactly how it sounds but it's not overly sweet or anything. Tasted as refreshing as an iced blueberry pancake drink can taste lol. My bf ordered the Ube latte ($6.00 for iced) with an added shot for $1.25 since the latte is made to be caffeine free. It was delicious and tasted like a dirty Ube latte haha never sure how anyone could go wrong with this! The baristas show that they definitely have a love for coffee and seem to make everything to perfection! They also work quick and efficiently. There were a few other people as well but we got our 3 drinks pretty quickly. Love the ambiance with a bright yet cozy and inviting feel to the area. There is a bar top at an open window space so you can sit and look outside and feel the fresh air. There are also small circle tables with chairs or this green velvet booth type of seating.

I've gone a couple times in the morning and once in the afternoon and it's never busy. Usually 1-2 people in line and drink made in 5min. Parking hit or miss, as it is all street and the surrounding area is all residential. There's a few indoor seats and counter seating. Not great for big groups but decent for studying space. 7/10 Bibingka Creme Brûlée Latte ($7.85 L) - kind of a let down. I had higher expectations for their specialty coffee but it was pretty average in flavor. 7.5/10 Cookie Butter Latte ($7.25 L) - Cookie Butter flavor was a solid addition but it was pretty light and really only at the top so it lasted the first half of the drink. 8/10 Turon Creme Brûlée Latte ($7 L) - Banana Milk was solid for this drink and flavor was good. I asked for additional sweetness which they used jackfruit sweetener. I wished they had an iced version but this works for cold mornings. 9/10 Ube Cookie $3 - chunky cookie that wasn't too dry. I got it warmed up and it was nicely soft. Flavor was great but definitely could use more ube as the coconut did mask some of the ube taste.

Great coffee! Great service! Great location! Highly recommend any of their signature drinks. Can't go wrong with an iced cookie butter or turon latte. So many great flavors and the morning wake up call you need from a nice cup of coffee. I think this location is perfect because you can grab a nice cup of coffee to sit and people watch in this beautiful neighborhood or take your dog for a walk by balboa park. Love this place.

Went here to try this spot out with a couple friends who frequent here and were raving about the filipino fusion flavored coffee. We went with our kids which at these cuter coffee spots, always makes me slightly nervous since most crowds don't necessarily expect having to deal with rambunctious toddlers here, but everyone was pretty sweet or unbothered about our little ones running around the outside area, which seems to be shared with the apartment complex this spot is connected to. We all had the turon latte and bibingka lattes. At first I was hesitant because I do tend to always prefer an iced coffee, but I actually think it makes sense that these two specific options are only offered hot as it speaks to the flavor profile. Now if you've had either dessert, such as turon (a deep fried egg roll caramelized with sugar and usually stuffed with banana and jackfruit) or bibingka (a type of rice cake with cheese, egg, and coconut) - these coffees embody that flavor almost perfectly! Our very small gripe is because of the location, our conversations were constantly interrupted by the planes overhead but we know we could have mediated that ourselves by choosing to sit inside. I just personally thought the kids would have appreciated not being in such a tight space, and hoping we weren't bothering other patrons as much. Otherwise, we definitely would come back. There are plenty of other options that also sound delectable that we'd like to try.

This place was super cute! It has indoor seating and outdoor seating. It's a little loud being near the airport, but pop on some headphones and you're good. The staff was super friendly and the drinks are so unique! I tried the honey lavender latte, the blueberry match, and the creme brûlée! They were all good! 5/5 the creme brûlée and and blueberry matcha were on the sweeter side. I spent time doing some work here and didn't have any issues. There is a good amount of seating and an abundance of outlets, but the indoor tables are super small. I'd definitely come back!l to try their other drinks!

This place is such a vibe with great coffee and lots of seating for studying! There are three different sections of seating with one that has an open roof (super nice but can get loud with airplanes flying by). Overall really enjoy this coffeeshop. The cookie butter latte was AMAZING! It is in such a great location as well and has so much natural lighting. Baristas were great!

I normally try to taste multiple drinks from a coffee place before I write a full review but the second I sipped the bibingka latte I knew I would love this place. This latte was layered, sweet without overpowering the coffee and honestly just a great drink. I did actually get another drink the very next day, the cookie butter latte, and as a person who adores cookie butter this hit the mark. I would rather places just sell this than try to make their own. Bankers hill location has a perfect co-working vibe with lots of seating options with outlets. Loved spending time here!

I'm so jealous for the people who live near this place because this is one of the best coffee places I've been to. It's amazing to see the Filipino culture of flavors that I grew up with be smoothly and successfully blended into lattes. Upon walking in and throughout our visit, the coffee shop was consistently but mildly busy on Saturday morning. We ordered and got our drinks in an appropriate amount of time. Our cashier was really nice. There were so many delicious options on the menu, it was difficult to decide on just one drink. I ended up getting the Bibingka Creme Brulee Latte. To be honest, I was nervous getting this drink because it's unique and I've never heard of a drink based off of Bibingka before. But goodness, I was so glad with my decision - this drink was delicious and better than I could have expected. I grew up eating Bibingka and the smell and taste of the drink replicates it perfectly! I tried my friends Turon Creme Brulee Latte and that was delicious as well. I also ordered an ube cookie and it was good. When I travel back to SD, this will be on my list to make a stop at!

Great espresso drinks prepared by baristas who really take care in making a well crafted beverage.

This coffee is craaaaack. The vietnamese iced coffee is authentic and the campfire mocha was unique and smokey. The service was great and I give a two happy thumbs up with it being a Filipino owned company. Mostra's ambiance strikes the perfect balance between cozy and vibrant. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot to work or a lively atmosphere to catch up with friends, Mostra delivers. The warm lighting and comfortable seating make it an inviting space to linger and enjoy your coffee. Parking is limited as there's only street parking. It's definitely a great pick me up when I want quality coffee with a great ambiance.

What I ordered: - blueberry pancake latte: I thought this drink was going to be super sweet, but it was actually not as sweet as I was expecting. Sweetness level was perfect for me. However, if you like your coffee on the stronger side I would suggest adding another espresso shot as it's on the milkier side! Service was pretty fast on a Thursday morning :) Seating & Outlets: this location has so much seating and outlets available in comparison to other locations. Huge plus if you need a spot to study or wfh. Noise: if you're not sitting inside, it can get pretty loud since planes fly over this shop pretty frequently. If you need to study, I would suggest staying inside. You can still fairly hear the planes a bit, but it's not too distracting. Parking: street parking and metered street parking is available throughout the vicinity. I didn't have a hard time finding parking at all. I can see it being harder to find parking on a weekend though.

This was my first stop on my day trip from LA to SD. As a Filipina-American, finding coffee drinks that incorporate my culture is rare so I knew I wanted to try Mostra Coffee after seeing it on TikTok. If you're coming here to study, there is ample seating. However, since it's extremely close to the airport it can get quite noisy from planes flying overhead. We ordered an iced cookie butter latte and a hot turon crème brûlée latte (only offered hot). The iced cookie butter latte wasn't overly sweet which I enjoyed. If you're a fan of biscoff/cookie butter, I would definitely recommend this. There wasn't as much cookie butter crumbles than I have had at other coffee shops but the house cookie butter base was sooo yummy. The turon crème brûlée latte tasted surprisingly like turon (a Filipino dessert: an egg roll with banana and jackfruit inside, fried in sugar) which made me feel very nostalgic and happy that they nailed the flavor. I would come again if I was in San Diego. In terms of parking, there is only metered street parking available. I saw some parking enforcement vehicles around so make sure you put enough time in! We were able to find a spot not too far of a walk from Mostra.

Came in Tuesday morning and couldn't decide between the blueberry pancake and cookie butter latte, the super sweet Barista recommended the blueberry pancake one and it was super yummy!! This is a small space with some seating and wifi available, my drink came out quickly as I only waited a few minutes Will definitely be making a trip in again soon

Mostra coffee is a delicious coffee spot with some unique flavor options. We got the crème brule and the campfire smores latte. Went back a second time and got the cookie butter latte. All were super great. The staff even helped us pick out some beans to make espresso at home. Try out the mama bear beans!

Cute coffee shop in Bankers Hill San Diego. It is small so limited seating options. Fairly laid back so you will encounter people working or studying. It is also on the landing path to San Diego Airport so it can get loud. Coffee is about average. I had oat milk lavender latte and it was all right. Not great but not bad. Just there. At $7.50 for small latte is is pretty expensive...

I've come here 2x & got to try: Matcha latte Chagaccino latte One-Brazilian coconuts cold brew (sample) The matcha latte and chagaccino were both delicious. The matcha was really high quality and perfectly balanced between sweetness, earthiness of matcha, and creaminess. The chagaccino latte (got it with oat milk) was creamy, slightly sweet, and umami! I wasnt sure what to expect because I've never had mushroom drinks of any kind (minus soup) but wow - I couldn't even tell there were 2 shots of espresso in the drink because it was so balanced. I'd easily order both again! One Brazilian coconuts cold brew was unique and definitely had a strong coconut taste that wasn't artificial at all - again was balanced and had such a cool flavor to try. Can't wait to come back and try more of their drinks.

Very cute and tiny coffee shop in Bankers Hill. The staff was nice but lacked personality. Downside... my expensive little caramel latte was just ok. Kind of bland with a sour aftertaste.

Yum! Located on the first floor of an apartment complex, it was pretty easy to find street parking a couple blocks away and walk. I got the cookie butter latte and it was yummy. A bit on the sweeter side, but bearable. The inside is pretty small so you probably just want to get your coffee and go. The place was getting pretty busy for 9am on a weekday so it's probably a neighborhood favorite.

Cute shop on Grape & Fourth Ave . Good espresso with lots of flavor Pastries where very delicious Repeat offender I'll definitely come back over & over .

Stumbled upon this cafe while visiting SD I was pleasantly surprised to see it was filipino owned so I had to stop by. We found street parking and didn't walk too far so that wasn't a problem at all. They have such unique drink combinations. I had the blueberry pancake and maple latte which was perfectly sweetened enough to taste like the name. I also tried the blueberry matcha which was so good as well. Definitely would come back when in the area

I've been to Mostra two times and I still haven't been satisfied by their coffee. So here it goes: THE GOOD: - There's a lot of seating options, whether you want to sit on the patio or inside, the coffee shop has comfortable seats for everyone - The view is amazing and the decoration is beautiful THE EH: - Service is fine, nothing special, cordial baristas -Parking can get tricky, there is no parking lot only parking on the street THE BAD: - I've tried four different drinks, none of them have I really enjoyed, the taste has been bland, the coffee sometimes tastes burnt and the flavors for specialty lattes are difficult to perceive

I honestly don't like paying $7 for a cold brew, but Mostra's bra-zillion coconuts cold brew is 100% worth it. I usually like my cold brews with a lot of sugar and some cream, but I could easily drink this one without any add-ins and still be totally satisfied because the coconut flavor is delicious and somehow cuts out the bitterness you'd usually taste with black coffee. Service was prompt and friendly. Parking outside is paid, but you might find a free spot down a side street. I will definitely be coming back and trying their other coffee creations. Check this place out!

I LOVE the coffee here, but there is this person who works there and she moves so slow. I stopped going or even having it an option because she does not make coffee efficiently and I KNOW this because the other workers there move significantly quicker than her. The last time I was there, I waited 18 minutes for a latte and there was NO LINE. This person should not be allowed to make the coffee. If the owner came in and saw her they would see she moves at a snails speed and has NO regard for customers time!

Great spot if you want to work at a cafe close to downtown and see the planes fly by. There is plenty of seating and great options for coffee. It seems like they have some filipino inspired choices which I thought was pretty cool. The service was also very friendly and parking is not hard to find.

I discovered Mostra Coffee a few months back when I was searching the internet for Philippine coffee and/or Filipino-owned coffee companies to support. I read that they are women, minority, veteran, and immigrant-owned.... exactly what I love supporting. While I was ready to order coffee beans online, I decided to hold off until I visited in person. We drove down to San Diego from San Francisco the week of Thanksgiving. This location was most convenient for us (we stayed near the Convention Center) to stop at in the middle of our sightseeing. Hub and mother-in-law ordered regular lattes. I totally forgot that hub wanted his sweetened and only remembered after they made the drink. They were super gracious about it though! I wanted to order something unique to what I'm used to, so I went with the Bibingka Creme Brulee Latte (milk infused with Philippine coconut and vanilla bean). The top was caramelized which put the overall flavor in top gear. While ordering, I asked the person taking my order which beans he recommended. He came out from behind the counter and asked me if I preferred light or dark roast, etc. and proceeded to show me a few. I truly appreciated that. (I wish I knew his name, sorry!) He recommended Ethiopia for smooth, but when I asked for which was most popular, he said Ghost Bear was a favorite and was also what they were using for espresso. Needless to say, I got two bags of Ghost Bear and one bag of Philippines. The cafe pricing is higher than what you might be used to, but it did not factor in my decision to visit. Quality coffee and quality service speaks for itself. The cafe itself is bright and airy with an overall chill vibe. BTW, I went back online after I traveled back home and ordered another bag of beans and some single serve brew bags for stocking stuffers! :)

Street parking only/metered. Lots of seating inside. Staff were very friendly and the drinks came out fast! Tried: Blueberry pancake latte: good, tasted like a blueberry muffin. Bibinka latte: was just okay, a little too milky for me. Need to try something stronger next time.

Small, cute coffee shop. Ordered from here 2x during our trip. Was pretty packed Saturday morning, but the wait wasn't too long. My favorite was the hot cookie butter latte. The next drink I enjoyed somewhat was the hot creme brulee latte (took a while for the sweetness to kick in). My SO loves ube but was not a fan of the iced ube latte w/ espresso; could not even finish it. However the SO did enjoy the hot bibingka (Filipino flavor, vanilla/coconut) creme brulee latte. The ube cookie may not be for everyone; texture was interesting. Slight hint of ube and you can taste coconut. This place is still worth visiting!

I hands down believe Mostra is The Best Coffee in San Diego. If you enjoy the taste of coffee and real flavors of coffee, Mostra is your place to go. The way they make their cold brew is best in San Diego. There is so much flavor in just getting it black with no milk or cream or cold foam is amazing. If you are a Cold Brew fanatic like my self I think you have to stop by this Mostra, across from Balboa park, as it is best in SD. The workers are so so friendly and are so good at making the drinks. There are a ton of locals that go and they are known by name. There is seating outside and inside with views of the airplanes flying in and out of San Diego Airport. There are no complaints that I have about Mostra and it is a coffee house that any coffee fanatic and lover should stop by.

A cute little corner cafe with thought out space for guests to sit, study, and work indoors or outdoors while enjoying coffee and pastries. I appreciate the Filipino flavors in their drinks such as the Turon creme brûlée latte that was slightly bitter but ends on a sweet note. They also offer an ube drink that i can't wait to try. Their guava danish pastry is delicious too, I was lucky to grab the last one. ;)

Coffee: I got the Turon creme brulee latte, which is inspired by the Filipino dessert Turon, so there was banana milk in it. However, that taste of banana milk was super faint so that was a bit of a letdown. It just tasted like a really sweet latte. Ambiance: There is limited bar seating and a couple small tables inside, along with a small courtyard in the back with bigger tables. Beware of the constant noise traffic from airplanes flying overhead, it does get pretty loud but with noise-cancelling headphones is manageable. Service: They weren't too busy when we came in on a Friday afternoon so service was pretty fast. Staff were polite enough. Parking: It is a bit tough but there is free street parking ~5min walk. Overall: Would not recommend studying here as it gets pretty loud and the wifi is really slow/unreliable. The specialty coffee was a bit disappointing. Probably would not come here again unless already in the area.

I've heard many good things about Mostra from locals and had to come check it out. Also never had coffee that had so many different Filipino flavors/influences. I was so excited I ordered two drinks and regretted it later lol. First was the Bibingka Crème Brûlée Latte which was unlike any other drink I've had before. You can only get this drink hot and I prefer iced drinks, however I would highly recommend trying once as it seems to be a signature drink for them. Second drink, which was iced, was the Blueberry Pancake Latte. Now this drink was delicious and really did live up to its name. Service wise they were just okay, maybe an off day but I won't hold it against them. Ambiance wise place is somewhat small but really nice. Would I go again? Maybe

love the different options of drinks available here! The cookie butter iced latte wasn't too sweet and had a nice spice to it. The seating is pretty cozy and there is free Wi-Fi and outlets if you want to get work done.

What a great coffee place! The creme brûlée coffee was surprisingly so amazing! Guava cheese croissant is AMAZING! Easy parking and great service Highly recommend

Found the spot after dropping off family at the airport and having time before going into work. I am SO glad to have found it. There are many drinks I saw on the menu that I wanted to try... then I caught the blueberry pancake latte and was sold. It was love at first sip . Immediately thought of the blueberry pancakes at Ihop. This cafe is a filipino coffee inspired shop and I heard good reviews from locals there on their most popular filipino inspired drinks so I am excited to go back and go for more!!

A coffee shop with Filipino inspired flavors? Sign me up! I was looking for coffee places near the San Diego Zoo because that was going to be my stop before the zoo and I found this place nearby. What got me interested was the Filipino inspired drinks that I never thought would ever be in a coffee drink but it makes sense to be in a coffee drink! I decided to order the turon latte but I didn't read correctly that it was just a hot coffee version. The barista kindly made an iced version for me which was so kind! The drink itself was yummy and I loved the banana flavoring of it. I think next time I would definitely try the original hot version of it to get the full creme brulee taste.

This is Filipino owned!! Love this. Makes me so happy to see Filipino dessert names on their coffee menu! I wanted to try their turon crème brûlée latte, but they only use whole milk... but I may need to come back and take the risk! I got an iced ube latte with oat milk and it was 10/10. Flavor came through and you really got that ube flavor. Can't wait to go back and try more of their drinks! They have a seating area that's kind of closed off from the coffee shop which is nice. Downside is location- parking may be hard to find close by.

Our friend recommended this woman and veteran owned coffee roaster that sources beans from Philippines to us and we were very excited to visit. We picked this location that's closer to the convention center. Maybe it's due to the location - it's too busy so our coffee was good but nothing really like a wow or impressed us. They ran out of stuff to make their signature crème brûlée lattes at 9am on a Sunday. I got a honey lavender latte instead and it was good. The choconana cold brew is cold brew and banana milk based with some spices, but it's more like banana milk only rather than coffee.