interior
Inside & Menu
amply spacious tables and a cozy corner I really like ^_^
S'mores latte, Affogato, and Pink Lady gluten free dessert that was very good,
View from the corner from the windows
a chandelier with lots of light bulbs
Pink Hazard
Dining area
Word
people sitting at tables
Trifecta!
Coffee Drink Menu. Milk alternatives available!
food
Nice looking interior
Bar area
Lemon Meringue Tart
Order Counter & Barista Station!
Menu
Chocolate Trilogy $11
My favorite coffee place. One of the the best coffee in San Diego :)
Inside pic
Joy S.
Jun 5, 2024
LAB Dessert & Coffee serves various drinks and proves itself to be quite unique with their menu. There's plenty of seating with an ambiance perfectly set up to relax and chat with a friend. And if you decide to dine in everything is served with glassware which compliments the drink/desserts ordered.I've stopped by a couple times now and have taken an interest with their Banana Latte. I typically see this combination in Smoothie shops but the way they make it here lives up to its name, it truly hits the spot! Another visit my friend and I tried their Iced English Breakfast tea which is perfectly brewed every time. We also had their beautiful Mini Desserts (Choconut & Sweet Mango) which is not too sweet! To top it off they have gluten free options here and I'm so thankful for that! If you're looking for a nice personalized treat that focuses more on quality over quantity this is the spot. As for their service it's fairly quick at least. I can tell they have a craftsmanship with what that make. Since I have an obsession with Banana flavored things I'll be back quite often!
Read MoreArlina C.
Mar 27, 2024
I wish I could give this place ZERO STARS!My wife, daughter and I walked in at 9:25 pm (they close at 10 pm) we wanted to pick up some dessert to go. However the old douchebag that works there with glasses comes out from the back a couple of minutes after we got there. They weren't busy at all and he didn't even look at us, nor did he greet us. I asked him if the desserts that were displayed the only ones left? He didn't even look at me and just said "yeah" with his back turned to me. Completely f'n rude! Most likely A BIGOT! Homophobe! So, I told my wife who was shocked by his behavior we weren't giving that ugly little place our money!So we took our money to Sweet Vibe instead. Better desserts and a friendly, sweet staff. Definitely live up to their name. Please don't waste your money at the dessert lab! The douchebag is lame!
Read MoreGhiezelle S.
Mar 2, 2024
Came by to grab a coffee after having lunch. There aren't that many coffee places in convey for a quick coffee pick me up so decided to give this place a try. Upon walking in, it's pretty quiet with jazz music playing. We saw a few people studying so I can see this being a place people come to get some work done. The bigger table is only for parties of 8 or more (not too many outlets near the table). Parking: - This place shares a parking lot with some popular places like common theory and kung fu tea so parking is very tight. If you want to try your luck, go ahead and park here, but your best bet would be parking off the lot on the street/main road. Drink review: Dirty matcha ($6.35):- I love matcha but this was a little underwhelming. Maybe it was the quality of the matcha but it didn't give me that "wow" factor. Felt like the drink was a little overpriced for the quality of the drink. The drink felt a little watered down in my opinion. Service: - We were helped by one worker and service was okay. Took a few minutes to get our drinks. We didn't see anyone else working so it probably doesn't get too busy here. Overall review: - It's a nice little area to study and hangout with friends but I don't think I'd get another drink here. I know this place is known for their desserts so maybe I'll come back and try something else one of these days.
Read MoreMonica N.
Jul 25, 2024
Stumbled on this small cafe, nestled in a plaza in Convoy. They offer teas, coffees, and an array of cute desserts like lemon or berry cakes and tiramisu. If you buy something to eat or drink, you can use their WiFi and sit. There's enough seating for about 6 groups of people. The music is classical and jazzy. It was relatively quiet in there, offering a productive environment if you need one.
Read MoreAndrew C.
Apr 29, 2024
LAB is a quiet and intimate spot on Convoy Street that's perfect for studying. They have a variety of specialty drinks and the coffees are super cute! I definitely would like to come back and try their desserts, especially the unique cotton candy burrito.
Read MoreElizabeth R.
Jul 11, 2024
The owner is a total grouch. Pastries are very good, but his grouchiness does not make up for it.
Read MoreHan L.
Jan 25, 2024
Maybe I just had a bad experience.Got an espresso, it was fine. It was the other parts that turned me off. I asked for drinking water. The older guy working said buy a bottle of water or take tap water. I asked for a cup of ice and he said they charge 50 cents for cups of ice.
Read MoreWuchie W.
Nov 9, 2023
My friend wanted me to try the cotton candy burrito with fruity pebbles. We just got done eating on Convoy so she said the place was pretty close by.We walked in and the decor was very simple, bright and airy.I did notice the gorgeous cakes/desserts/ treats in the window display. I was too full to try any at that time, but I will be going back to try a few.I have always seen desserts that have this glossy smooth texture on top, I've always been curious of the taste.I did try my friend's cotton candy burrito, I'm generally not a fan of these type of uber sweet treats, but it actually was good. The texture is quite different and the fact it's a cold treat is a plus.Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Ambiance: 5/5
Read MorePaige N.
Oct 29, 2023
I was looking for a variety of indulgent treats and this place hit the spot. The Carmel macaron is AMAZING! Also the little chocolate Carmel cake, to die for. Tiramisu was perfect. Pricey but the flavors and presentation live up to it.
Read MoreTommy W.
Aug 9, 2024
AYYEEEE nice cozy place, the "good vibes only" really shows itself through the subtle vibes here. nice cozy people kept to themselves, music choice is nice and chill and soothing and also the desk seat height difference is great. the tables are sturdy. AND there are a lot of outlets. wow!
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