La Colombe Coffee — Restaurant in San Diego

In the heart of La Jolla, tucked away in the UTC shopping center, lies a café that transforms the simple act of sipping coffee into a journey of the senses. La Colombe Coffee's Iced Mocha isn't just a drink; it's a revelation, a concoction that Anthony Bourdain himself would have savored with a knowing grin.

As you approach this haven of flavor, the Iced Mocha beckons like a hidden treasure, inviting you to dive into a world where coffee and chocolate unite in perfect harmony. It's as if the baristas have mastered the art of time travel, bringing the rich history of these two ingredients to life in a single cup.

In every sip, you'll detect a symphony of flavors that dance across your palate. The robust coffee base, bold and unapologetic, meets the silky sweetness of chocolate in a delicate tango. The result is a balance that only true artisans can achieve – a dance of taste that's both invigorating and comforting.

La Colombe's baristas are not just skilled professionals; they're storytellers who craft each cup with a narrative that unfolds with every sip. The Iced Mocha tells a tale of distant coffee plantations and cocoa bean adventures, punctuated by the laughter of shared experiences. It's a drink that connects you to the world and to the soul of the café itself.

In a world where coffee is often reduced to a mere caffeine fix, La Colombe's Iced Mocha stands tall as a reminder that beverages can be an art form. With every sip, you're not just tasting; you're experiencing the culmination of years of coffee culture and culinary expertise.

So, venture into La Jolla's UTC shopping center and allow yourself to be ensnared by the allure of La Colombe Coffee. Let the Iced Mocha be your passport to a realm of flavor, humor, and a tribute to the spirit of Anthony Bourdain. Raise your glass to the mastery of taste, to La Colombe, and to the memory of a man who found poetry in the world's...

I fell in love with La Colombe through many trip to NYC where it is based. There's a reason why it's always so crowded, they pull a perfect shot of espresso every time. Unfortunately, that focus on quality does not extend to this location which must be franchised. The total lack of customer service and uneven quality of the beverages is something you would never see in NYC. I recently asked for a pot of Oolong to be brewed a few minutes longer as I enjoy a more robust flavor and was told they were unable to do so. Really?! This makes no sense whatsoever, if a customer wants a drink a certain way - why in the world wouldn't they accomodate? It's not like I'm asking for anything out of the ordinary.

In addition, espresso drinks are very uneven and entirely depend on the skill of the barista which is very hit or miss.

Too many other wonderful coffee shops in the area (hello, Zumbar! or even Elixir next to Anthropologie) to bother with La Colombe and their poor...

Let me start off my saying that if you’ve avoided trying this place because you don’t like their canned coffees…I understand, but don’t. The poison in those cans is 100% different from what you can get here at the physical locations. The oat milk draft latte has a texture unlike anything that has ever graced my palate, to say it’s “smooth” is a total understatement. My only complaint here would be that La Colombe needs to offer larger sizes. Because it’s a draft coffee, its about 30% air when you get it. By the time I walked down to the parking garage and got in my car, it looked like someone had guzzled a third of my drink already. For coffee lovers, it would be great if that could be addressed so we’d actually get a decent amount of coffee...