Light Bulb Coffee

What an amazing time we had in the little suburb of San Diego called La Mesa. We were downtown with a hankering for coffee and baked goods (as usual) and came upon Light Bulb Coffee. It is such a pretty space on the outside and on the inside with its lightbulb decorations and charming areas with books, greenery, and tables. The vibe is very cool there. They had an extensive array of delicious looking baked goods and drinks. We got the feta basil croissant which was soft, flaky and to die for. The chocolate chunk cookie while gorgeous was a bit hard and dry but that didn't stop me from wolfing it down. I skipped the coffee when I saw they had Thai Iced Tea and it could be made with Oat Milk. It was so creamy and so good. I died. I would highly recommend this place. The staff while not friendly were very efficient and polite. Actually, one gal was super sweet. Please check out my video review on YouTube! Please follow, share and like! https://youtu.be/FgAJZDNNQzM

I had high expectations for this place as it is in a great location, wonderfully decorated and has a menu with variety. Since it was my first time I asked the cashier a few questions about the menu and items in the pastry case. He was super friendly and patiently rattled off about every pastry option they offered. I ordered the cinnamon bun latte and a blueberry muffin (warmed). The muffin came out quickly, but wasn't warmed all the way through. Not a big deal. The actual muffin was below average. It only had blueberries in the muffin top and none in the base of the muffin that the paper covered. A Costco muffin is better in my opinion.Next, the coffee. I waited about 15 minutes for my coffee and I believe it was due to the "system" the single barista was using. She was waiting until she had 5-7 drink orders and then making them all at the same time in unison. She would then call out the orders all at the same time. Leaving 5-7 drinks sitting on the counter at the same time without names. Although I'm sure this made her job easier, it did not seem customer focused and it did not get drinks to customers as quickly as possible. The taste of my latte left much to be desired. I prefer to support local, but I left feeling like for the cost and what I received I should have just gone to Starbucks.

Love, love, love! 100% recommend the Turkish Espresso!Super comfortable place if you're looking to get stuff done. Super fast service

The inside of the coffee shop has a nice, warm vibe to it. It was pretty big if you were waiting to enjoy a cup with a friend. I ordered a lavender latte which I enjoyed. The service seemed a little slow for it being late afternoon but regardless, I'd come back.

Really, their espresso is smooth and rich: neither bitter nor sour: right down the center line--A bullseye. A close to "God shot", If only the milk hadn't been steamed to near- boiling.: it was 20 minutes before I could enjoy it without burning the roof of my mouth. Next time, I'll just say something about it in advance

The locally owned coffee cafe makes all food on the premises and roasts their own beans! Excellent coffee and espresso drinks! Owners and staff are so friendly and professional. The interior is chic and clean! Outdoor seating too. Plenty of free parking too!

Unlike these incompetent idiots I actually have a brain and can tell you this is the best local coffee shop i've been to. The service is great unless you're so idiotic and unskillful and dense. I love the nutella crossiant and food overall. This shop is so cute and comfy and only people who have the mental capacity can understand this.

I like their app. I didn't realize I've been there enough times to claim a reward. What a treat!! Ordered my favorite coffee .. Turkish Hazelnut -special beans with cardamom flavor. I also tried today their *Turkey Pesto Panini- turkey breast, provolone cheese, pesto, mayo, and roasted red peppers served on focaccia breadThe reason why I enjoy the coffee is that I like the creaminess and flavor of it. I was a bit disappointed with the sandwich .It is a good sandwich but it's way too much bread. I feel it could have been so much better if they had used a panini press or toasted the bread to give it a little more depth.(The bread was NOT toasted )

Ok this is one of my go to spots around SD. 5 stars everything here.I enjoy specifically their Turkish Hazelnut Latte iced or hotThe Matcha Lavendar icedA hot London Fog Any of their pastries and their sandwiches are all delicious. The renovated space is also super cute and inviting. Its very bright now and welcoming. The staff have always been so helpful and kind. I love asking their recommendations they're always on point. They'll never steer you wrong!

Very cute ambiance. Yummy coffee. Delicious treats. The service was good and friendly. I would recommend!