@SPACEBAR Cafe — Restaurant in La Mesa

I went there today only because a group of us were talking about the best places to go for Acia Bowls. This was not one of them.

Worst Acia bowl I have ever had in flavors and portion. Will never go there again, saw so many health violations. Staff was nice enough, but the gal who rings the register and takes money also cuts up your fruit without gloves. Even worse, she cuts them on the dish drain portion of a small stainless steel sink, that I saw other things placed on. So gross! Then after blending the Acia instead of using a spoon to get it out of the blender (which would have been so simple) instead she kept banging the side, and after only half would drop into the bowl, then proceeded to add tap water to the second half swishing it around to get it to pour in the bowl. Fortunately I got it to go, but I opened it in my car to look at it and it was all watery. Drove 4 minutes to my client's home, and removed the fruit to rinse them (who knows what cross contamination was on that sink).

The flavor of the acia wasn't just watered down by the tap water, but even the center part that made it in the bowl before the water tasted like mostly blended ice, very little acia flavor. The fruit consisted of four slices of banana (half small banana), two small strawberries sliced up. There was very little granola, and I had to pay a dollar extra for a tiny sprinkle of coconut flakes and slivered almonds that may have equaled two whole almonds if put together. Standard price without the extras is $6.95. Then .50 cents extra for each additional item that in my opinion should be standard in an acia bowl. Topping additions include coconut, almond slivers, blueberries, and bee pollen. Bowl is small and will not fill you up, especially if you have to pour out half the watered down...

I love this place—my go-to breakfast spot! Space Bar Café has totally won me over. I love this place! It’s my go-to for breakfast, and no matter how many times I visit, the quality and care never change. There’s something special about supporting a local, mom-and-pop-owned spot that clearly puts heart into everything they do.

I usually get the avocado toast and a Green Monster smoothie—and let me tell you, they nail it every time. The avocado toast is fresh, flavorful, and always perfectly seasoned (plus their bread is next level). And the Green Monster smoothie is the perfect start to my day—nutritious, energizing, and delicious without being too sweet.

What makes it even better is the vibe. The staff is always friendly, the atmosphere is cozy, and it’s just one of those spots that feels like a little neighborhood gem. Whether I’m grabbing breakfast on the go or sitting down for a calm start to the morning, Space Bar never disappoints and make sure to check out there events!

Can’t recommend it enough. If you haven’t been yet, you’re seriously...

We actually live close to SpaceBar and have come here for years....over 10. But today wasn't good. The food is good for sure but it's a cafe not a sit down restaurant. Me and my kids had a cup of tea, a salmon bagel, acai bowl and a vegetarian brown rice and quinoa bowl with side of yucca fries (which were terribly dry and over breaded) . The cost with a nice tip was $57!!! To top it off they do have a side patio where we can chill with the dog, who came with us. But the patio lock was broken and we couldn't get in. We waited for about 15 minutes for the owner who barely acknowledged us. He grabbed a table off the patio so we could sit outside since the place isn't dog friendly inside. But really after all that and for the $$$ I wish we had taken our weekly night out somewhere else. The waitress was kind but the atmosphere for the price was not worth it. And after all these years maybe the owner could acknowledge a neighbor? Give me a hot tea on the house? I don't know just really not sure I'll...