The Invigatorium

Been here a few times. Not sure why I've never left a review before. There's plenty of paid street parking around here on a Tuesday morning. The service is great, and they patiently responded and answered all questions my family had. The ambiance is most definitely one of their top selling point, given their fun decor. The food is honestly what you would expect -- good. I don't think I've had anything bad here. Their breakfast sandwich is probably my favorite but hash brown is a pretty close second. I also love that you can add lions mane to your drinks too. What a great way to start the day!

My boyfriend and I have been here twice, and we love the vibe of this place. It's very cool and eclectic. Plus, the concept of coffee AND cocktails is always a winner in my book. The first time we went, we got coffee/matcha and breakfast. My matcha was a bit clumpy, but my boyfriend really enjoyed his coffee. If mine was sifted more, I am sure it would have tasted better. (We did go a second time, and my matcha was made better.) I think the true star of our visit were the hash browns. They were cooked to perfection with the loveliest crisp. You could hear the crunch from across the establishment. And the sauces it came with were heavenly, especially that chive crema. I specifically remember the first time we went, there was only one barista and it was very busy. She was so sweet and trying to crank out those drinks as fast as she could, which is why I didn't mind the matcha. The second time we went, there were (luckily) more workers, and they were just as nice!

I'm writing this review after my third visit here. First was at night where it does get pretty crowded but is a great place to hang with friends. The second was for breakfast where I ordered a latte and breakfast sandwich. Lastly I came here for happy hour on Friday (3-6pm) which was nice since it wasn't too crowded and was able to sit at the bar. Service was quick and friendly and I was pleasantly surprised at their happy hour menu. While everything is pretty decently priced, I liked how it had small versions of a dirty martini and espresso martini (basically a shooter in a shot glass). The espresso martini or Spro-Loko as it's called is delicious! I will also say that the Masala Negroni was pretty tasty as well and was happy that it was made with mezcal. This is always a great place to come for drinks at all different times of the day/night and is very instagrammable with their eclectic fun decorations.

This place was absolutely delicious. Probably one of the best brunch places I've ever had!! The eggs were so unique and the sauce was so wonderful! The Chia seeds were also absolutely delicious and so were the Matcha and coffees! Loved the unique decorations in the environment, the service was also pretty great and the food came out pretty fast!

This place is so cool and also mysterious- it's like a coffee shop, meets disco, meets cool cocktail lounge, with retro, weird quirky decor?10 | 10 it's pretty neat

Walk in and you'll be transported to a dimension of weird art deco and mid century modern, mixed with bodega, mixed with who the hell knows but it somehow works. A hodgepodge of interesting antiquities. Now one might think, "Ok I'm in this strange place, but does the food stack up to the surroundings?" Well I'm here to say the food here is just as unique and appetizing as the space itself. Everything I ordered was a feast for the eyes and stomach.Even the hash browns, which are normally a very boring and ugly food, were unique and delicious (in log form might I add!). The chia seed pudding was ridiculously good and the texture of that mixed with the meringue cream on top kicked the sensory overload into the stratosphere. Dusted off with "the super basic" coffee, which is anything but basic, and you have an experience that is unique, unmatched, and unforgettable. What a way to start the day. This spot is a must visit for anyone in SD.

Quirky and photogenic location to grab drinks and/or brunch. Things you should know:I. PARKING You're going to have to settle for paid street parking, my friends. II. SERVICEYou order at the cash register and pay right then & there. They'll give you a number for your food/beverage. Or you can meander over to the bar & order.I like that they have a self-serve water station. Service is fast and the food comes out in a timely manner. III. QUALITY Excellent pairings of flavor. Try the hash browns! The texture is chefs kiss and the sauce pairings are fun!IV. CAPACITY Packed on the weekends. You're going to want to try to come on a weekday. Also, you'll notice some people get coffees and camp out ~ it's a friendly location for that, providing outlets for your laptop.

Stumbled upon this place cause we were looking for food and walking around downtown. The decor lured us in and the food exceeded expectations! There were other people studying and eating and chatting.

I love coming here!!! The ambiance is fantastic. It always feels great coming here and I love the art and decorations all around-- it's so unique!! The prosciutto sandwich on a baguette is so so yummy and I would go back weekly if I could just to get that sandwich. I love love love prosciutto, so it may not be for everyone. I also really liked their coffee and I believe that it's hard to find decent coffee in San Diego, personally. Their honey cinnamon latte is quite yummy. The cashier was so kind and sweet and the service is great!

Absolutely love the eclectic atmosphere of this place. It's right downtown in the east Village, and very central, and has lots of natural light pouring in and 90s themed decor, making it a cute place to do some more or just enjoy a coffee.They have an expansive drink and food menu, today I chose to just have a drink, and tried " the super basic" coffee which was mocha, coconut, and oat milk. I tried it iced. Absolutely delicious, and the server, MJ, was so friendly and helpful recommending drinks and telling us about the city. It's worth noting that the bathroom was so beautifully done, with high-end fixtures and decor, and absolutely clean. I was impressed. They also have a full bar and boozy coffee drinks too. Yum.