FLOR & SEED

This cafe was so so so lovely, with a perfect range of drink options, beautiful (though small) interior, and really high quality drinks. The Aztec Mochas were absolutely incredible, some of the best spiced mochas I've ever tried. The matcha was clearly very good quality - a bit too much milk to matcha ratio for my taste, but still quite enjoyable. We came right after breakfast, or else I really would have loved to try their pastries, as they looked beautiful. And I feel like I would be doing them an injustice if I failed to mention the little Lego espresso machine that was on one of the walls. How cute is that?? Where can I get one? I really wish I could have tried all of their drinks honestly, and every drink that was made for other customers looked as gorgeous and well made as the last. We sat for an hour or so to talk, and it didn't get too busy for our taste, which was very appreciated. Our only note was that the burrito my brother ordered was TINY. Like single Tostito-sized. So probably wouldn't come back for an actual meal. But as a coffee shop it was a perfect stop for a wonderful morning, and I would absolutely stop here again the next time I'm in the area!

I came in here today on a Saturday in need of an iced latte around 1-2pm. I walked in and the inside seems clean and a nice area to work or sit with friends. It was empty. I was the only customer at the time. The girl at the counter and the guy making drinks were not friendly at all. I walked up to the counter and I said hi. I was not greeted first with a hi or even a smile. I order anyways and no words exchanged with me at all. Not a thank you, not a "your drink will be ready shortly" absolutely nothing which is weird to me. I understand we don't have to have a full on conversation but a friendly smile or expectation of when my drink would have been ready would've been nice. My drink was then ready sitting at the counter and I was not notified. I had my back turned from the counter and not one of the workers notified me or called out my drink. I think that's pretty standard for a small coffee shop. There was no lid on my iced latte and they didnt even bother to tell me where the lids were. The lids were all the way at the front and luckily I saw them on my way out but one would think to be notified if they weren't in plain sight.I went to grab my drink and said "Thank you" and no response from the 2 workers that were less than 2 ft from me. I found that very odd. It's like they didn't want to be there and I felt like I was more of a bother as they continued their conversation like I wasn't even there. I ordered the cafe de olla latte and to be honest it was a little bitter and there was no cinnamon flavor or piloncillo. Disappointing for sure as cafe de olla can be packed with amazing flavor. Overall I did not feel welcomed + the latte was nothing to rave about. Will deff be skipping out on this coffee shop next time.

Cute little shop. Very cleanWe ordered the cafe de ola latte and it was bitter, we didn't taste any cinnamon, and we didn't taste any piilomcillo. Before I ordered I did try to ask for modifications and they said no they sell it was is. So if you want to change anything sorry you can't. When it was slow there was a lot of personal taking while customers were in the area. It wasn't very professional My favorite part the Ube concha Fresh and delicious. I'd absolutely recommend that.

We came from out of town to spend the weekend in San Diego and were recommended this coffee shop. We came on a Sunday and there was a farmers(?) market on the street that the shop is on. It's a cute little coffee spot. Coffee: We got iced La Morenita (their take on a brown shaken espresso), Dulce de Leche latte, and an Aztec Mocha. Both the morenita and the Dulce de leche were too watered down. The flavor profile was good, but I image they would have tasted richer had it been a bit stronger. The Aztec Mocha on the other hand was absolutely delicious! Tasted very authentic and true to chocolate Mexicano. Definitely one of the best Mexican mochas we've had. Vibes/Ambiance: Like I said, it's a really cute little shop in Old Town San Diego. It's in the middle of what seems like the heart of Old Town so there's so much to do and see. I do wish there were more art pieces on the wall, especially since they source their coffee from Mexico and seem to be very involved with the entire process. Although it was pretty busy, service was quick and helpful. I do want to go back and try more of their menu, especially some food items. Seems like there's another vendor outside on their patio that sells burritos, tamales, and chilaquiles too. I'd definitely add this to your list of coffee shops to try.

This place is amazing. Got the Aztec mocha and it was really good. Limited seating, but it's a great coffee shop. Workers are very friendly and helpful. The Ube Concha is unbelievable good. Took some more to go and bought some coffee beans. Will definitely be coming back when I'm in SD

I had the dulce de leche iced coffee. My friend wanted to try this coffee shop since I gifted her the coffee passport and it was mentioned in there. Unfortunately it just tasted like a regular latte (with no flavor). My friend had the hot dulce de leche and same (flavorless). The aesthetics of the place were very cute and clean. But as far as service I wouldn't say the staff or owner were very friendly nor welcoming. I think there are other coffee shops in San Diego with better coffees and coffee flavoring. I was kind of disappointed. I probably will not return.

I didn't try any of the pastries but came in here for a quick pick me up latte. I ordered the dulce de leche to go so I don't have a photo of it. Latte was decent but flavor not too strong.

SURPRISE BAG OF PASTRIES(5 stars)- PASTRIES: yum- SERVICE: quick- PRICE: fair- AMBIANCE: cute and simple shoe box size coffee shopFlor & Seed participates in the TooGoodToGo program. It's my first time picking up a Surprise Bag at this shop for $4.99. When I arrived there were two surprised bags packed and they told me choose one (inside had different things). As I opened up my surprise bag to to see what I got...:: SURPRISE BAG ::Bag of pastries BERRY EMPANADA - Yummy. It was small in size compared to savory empanadas. It had sugar crystals coated on top of the empanada and when you take a bite into it there is this berry filling - not the runny kind but a more thicker consistency. HIGHLY RECOMMEND CARROT CAKE MUFFIN - whoa this was surprisingly very good! I didn't expect a carrot cake muffin to be anything special but this one was well baked. The size of the muffin was generous, nice and moist, not too carrot-y, and had the right texture with some small chopped up walnuts, and perfect notes of sweetness. HIGHLY RECOMMENDMEXICAN WEDDING COOKIES (mini) - I love me some mini cookies. White, powdered, crunchy, rich, buttery, pecan flavor. There's all kinds of names for these kind of cookies but since this was from Old Town I'll refer them to "Mexican Wedding Cookies" (aka "insert-country-here" tea cookies". HIGHLY RECOMMENDVANILLA CONCHA - you can never go wrong with a concha. I love conchas! Their conchas are average tasting. Didn't order a hot beverage due to having a late pickup and wanting to be able to sleep at night.Will have to come in the AM and try. If the pastries were that good alone, no doubt their espresso has to be equally good. JABA APPROVED. Until the next review...

Truly delicious coffee! I was very impressed by this little shop in the middle of Old Town. I came on a Saturday, so parking wasn't the best and that street is closed for a market. But I wanted to stop by for a mid day pick me up. The shop is small but with nice minimal interior decor. Their menu is super simple and they had a few specials featured. I chose a dulce de leche latte with almond milk. I asked the employee who helped me if it was super sweet or not too bad (because I don't like overly sweet drinks) and he said it was balanced so I didn't make any modifications to the sweetness. it was perfect!! just the right amount of sweetness but the espresso still came through. It was a delectable latte and I would definitely get it again, even as a black coffee drinker. This spot in Old Town is definitely worth a visit!

I was in desperate need of a little pick-me-up to get me through the rest of the day, so I was delighted to find Flor & Seed, which is so conveniently located in Old Town. I'm always nervous about parking, but it wasn't so bad to get here. They have street parking easily available (except on weekends because there's a farmer's market, I think) as well as paid lots. Luckily, I was able to snag some free street parking! The cafe itself is very small, though it is cleanly kept and well-decorated with a beautiful mural painted on the wall. My friend and I ordered an iced matcha and chai drink from their specialty menu, which is a bit pricier than their traditional options. They had 2 sizes available, though we opted for the smaller one. Something to note is that the iced drinks are more expensive ($0.75) than the hot drinks, which honestly shocked me because you're getting less drink, no? I don't think I've ever seen a place charge more for ice--it's usually that I get charged more for not wanting ice. It isn't a big deal, but something to note! They offer tap pay too, which is convenient.My friend and I studied for a bit before they started closing at 4 PM. They have outlets and tables with chairs, which makes this a nice study spot. I must admit that I appreciate the worker not rushing to kick us out; the customer service was amazing for both myself and the other patrons I overheard entering/exiting.Overall, I'd say I was happy with my experience at Flor & Seed. It's definitely a treat, but I could see myself coming back and would ultimately recommend this place to others.