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Cafe 1134
Categories: Food Coffee & Tea Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch [Edit]
1134 Orange Ave(between C Ave & B Ave)
Coronado, CA 92118
Neighborhood: Coronado
(619) 437-1134
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Lunch, Breakfast, Brunch
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
130 reviews for Cafe 1134
Review Highlights
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"Check out the "secret" back patio." In 11 reviews -
"We were staying at the Hotel Del Coronado and within..." In 5 reviews -
"Roma Panini - excellent; very flavorful and tender." In 5 reviews
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130 reviews in English
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Review from Micah A.
New Bern, NC
4/13/2012 1 Check-in Here
We visited for a couple of hours for a late breakfast and game of Monopoly.
Ambience: Very nice atmosphere with a indie coffee house feel. An odd mixture of people stopping for a mid workout snacks, professionals having working breakfasts, locals drinking coffee, and students working on laptops. 4 different seating areas provide a backyard quite getaway, street people watching, mixing area, and attic overwatch.
Food: I had the California style breakfast burrito with black coffee and green evolution drink. Wife had a bagel with cream cheese and an orange juice. Thinking the green evolution drink would be like a green Naked drinks, I took a big swig..... YUCK! It was horrible (this is a never-ever item). The orange juice turned out to be exceptional when shared. The coffee was also very good. I would rate the California breakfast burrito 5 stars - very good. Don't order the potatoes as a side - not so good. The bagel was average. Overall the food was good.
Service: Effective and unobtrusive. -
Review from Rose D.
5/9/2012
I didn't realize this was more of a coffee shop style place based on their menu when we chose this place for breakfast. My friend and I both ordered Popeye Omelets and Chai's at the counter and found a table. The food was very good and the portions were decent. The potatoes that came with the omelet were very good as well and the baguette was warm & fresh.
They have an open upstairs section and outdoor seating as well so even if they are busy you should find a place to sit. Or you can just grab a sandwich and wander over to the beach for an impromptu picnic.
They also had quite a selection of some very tempting looking baked goods...alas we had no room left and I regret not getting a little something sweet to go for later. -
Review from Makana Y.
Honolulu, HI
2/27/2012
I like this cozy little cafe for hanging out or having lunch on those gorgeous California days. They have a wide variety of sandwiches, soups, wraps, and other things. As well as cafe style drinks and espressos. They also stock harder to find bottle drinks such as Ginger Brew and Oragina.
Definitely recommend this to someone looking for a cozy place to sit and relax during a Coronado visit.
And the give a military discount! -
Review from Jessica K.
La Mirada, CA
5/23/2012
We went to Cafe 1134 today and were pleased. The customer service is very kind, and the food is pretty tasty. Decent price range, and not too crowded on an early Sunday morning. Would definitely go back again.
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Review from Alexander L.
San Diego, CA
5/21/2012 1 Check-in Here
Went in for a sandwich expecting greatness given that the sign on the front says it was rated one of San Diego's best brunch spots... I ordered a Tuna Salad Sandwich with the potato salad on the side. Wasnt impressed. The tuna was dry and the potato salad tasted like raw potato. I will give it 3 stars because I didnt quite order something too "brunch-y" but I likely wont be going here again. Location Location Location.
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Review from Gail G.
Los Angeles, CA
5/20/2012
If you are looking for a place that serves non-Starbucks coffee, this is one the best. My gf loves the hot spiced chai porcelain. The baristas seem knowledgeable and will share their opinion openly with you. There is a lot of stuff on their menus! There is an ecclectic group of patrons enjoying their beverages and desserts. Outdoor seating available and perfect enjoying your drink outdoors. Restrooms were adequate enough to have sex in. The detail in the decor makes you feel like you're in Europe. It's also dog friendly with a bowl of water at the front door with a container full of dog treats.
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Review from Lisa N.
5/2/2012 1 Check-in Here
Cozy little place with a secret back patio. One small restroom to share between male and females. Probably would stop by again for a cup of coffee but nothing spectacular.
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Review from Belle S.
4/7/2012
This place is a widely recognized establishment around Coronado and was one of the only non-franchised coffee shops while I was growing up there. 1134 is an ideal place to grab a tea because of it's location right off of the main drag on Orange Avenue. The service has always been attentive and quite fast, though I've never experienced it crowded.
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Review from robert k.
2/1/2012
Got a very nice cup of coffee here.. Definitely better than hotel coffee, but nothing really special. The food looked really good (especially some of the pictures here on Yelp!) but we did not get any.
Seems like a nice local place. I was a little upset they did not sell whole bean coffee (only ground coffee) and again, it wasn't an amazingly fresh or hot cup, but it was good.. Definitely better than Starbucks. I guess the San Diego area is not much for coffee on the go, though, because I had a tough time finding a place for a good cup! -
Review from Stephanie L.
Berkeley, CA
1/12/2012 3 photos
I have been to Cafe 1134 countless times. Whenever I am in San Diego, I try to make a trip out to Coronado just to eat here and walk around Hotel Del Coronado and the beach. The reason why I love Cafe 1134? The pomegranate blueberry fruit blaster (it's named something like that). It is heaven in a cup. It's like a smoothie, dark blue-ish purple because of the fruit in it, but it sparkles. I kid you not! Since it is a smoothie with a bit of carbonated soda/water, the carbonation bubbles rise up the side of the plastic cup creating a sparkle-like effect. That may sound silly, but it is actually fun to watch. It is one of the BEST drinks I have ever had.
I have also tried some of their paninis and the Mediterranean pita dish. Both were pretty good, although nothing on the menu beats the fruit blaster. It's fun to get the food on your way to the beach. This place is wonderful on sunny days, cute to sit and study in, and dog-friendly. I will be back many more times in the future. -
Review from Butch V.
Chula Vista, San Diego, CA
4/12/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Morning/afternoon baristas Yana and Lauren are sooooo nice and loud(hehe) but most of all they make great drinks!!!!!
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Review from Molly C.
Coronado, CA
10/6/2011
Dear Cafe 1134,
What happened? I used to LOVE this place! The location, the ambiance, the food, the drinks - they were all so good! When I was studying at PLNU I used to come here often for the California burrito, a latte, and, in my opinion, the perfect place to get some serious work done. When I became a local, you were my go-to breakfast place to take friends and family.
But over the past year or so things have been changing for the worse. Prices have gone up while the quality of food and drinks has gone down. Your drinks taste bleh - the last latte I ordered I ended up throwing out and going elsewhere to purchase another latte. It tasted like weak coffee that was made with old grounds.
The California burritos have definitely gotten smaller and now have surprise ingredients in them - like eggshells.
The past two times I have ordered one, it has been littered with eggshell. Not just a tiny piece that slipped in there - I'm talking crunchy bits in several bites. The first time this happened I informed the staff since my sister gave up on trying to eat hers because of all the shell. They just acknowledged me and then continued whatever they were doing. The second time, I was like, "are you kidding me?" - who do they have back in that kitchen making subpar burritos that doesn't notice they're loaded with eggshell?
I told this to another local, and he informed me he used to love that place too but his last burrito had a piece of glass in it!
After all that I am still giving you 2 stars - 1 for location and 1 for the memories. -
Review from reyz a.
2/18/2012
I love Cafe 1134 whenever I'm in Coronado--like today. I love sitting by the window, drinking my green tea iced tea, maybe having a plate of their pastries, listenig to Green Day piped in the speaker, watchng the locals walk their dogs, watching the green/orange Old Town Trolley Tours tourists gaze at me/while I gaze back, watching the tourists get aggravated with the local Police when they get handed a parking ticket, gazing across to Costa Azul restaurant and dreaming of that filet tuna, checking my email using cafe1134 portal or if that doesn't work, leaching off of next door's encore theatre cafe wifi signals. I've been going here for years, I will probably continue to do so. Life is good. ....Damn, my parking meter is about to run out....Like Coronado needs the revenue.
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Review from Charles S.
La Jolla, CA
10/29/2011
Perfectly fine for lunch. Paninis, salads, sandwiches. But nothing stood out (except for the gazpacho which was remarkably mediocre), The service was v-e-r-y s-l-o-w.
Yelp guidelines say it best: I've experienced better.Listed in: San Diego
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Review from Vivian J.
10/2/2011
GREAT LITTLE BREAKFAST PLACE/COFFEE SHOP!!
I got omelets with mushrooms, avocado and cheese that were giant in size with a side of fruit. It was very good but it was odd we barely got any fruit with it and a very hard piece of baguette. My husband got the vegetable scramble and was very happy with it with fruit and baguette.
Prices were very reasonable. They also had fresh pastries, oatmeal, breakfast burritos, bagels, tons of teas and different coffees. You can sit outside or inside. Many folks were they on their laptops hanging out drinking coffee. Place is different since you all just stand in line and order and then they bring you the food. Service was pretty quick and great to just hang out and people watch. -
Review from Linda T.
2/7/2012
people are friend....but...
soy lattee + strawberry scone=$6
latte was not good at all, scone was okay. i would not get coffee here again!!
ambiance was nice. fresh ocean breeze near the ocean, friendly people who likes to talk to you, and a cozy cafe.
they also serve breakfast cooked by 1 person in a super small kitchen in the back on a small stove. -
Review from Greg G.
8/13/2011
There were stupidly long waits at other breakfast places in Coronado and we happened to go into this place this morning. Much shorter wait and the food was very reasonably priced and of excellent quality. In addition the staff really went out of their way to make sure everyone's order was prepared the way they wanted it rather than the way they wanted to make it.
All things considered, it you need to find a place for breakfast while in Coronado, this place is great and does not have the same wait that most of the other breakfast places have. Three people, three Omelets, two coffees and an orange juice was just a little over $30 which is a great value. -
Review from Jesse D.
San Diego, CA
9/28/2011
They have a weekly barrista special drink, and it's usually amazing. These girls are the bartenders of the afternoon, complete with a sign: "Friends don't let friends drink Starbucks".
Highly recommend the omelet with avocado & shrimp. -
Review from Jeannie L.
Saint Paul, MN
8/31/2011 1 Check-in Here
We were looking for a breakfast place to take our family (3 kids ages 5, 6, and 7), within walking distance of the del Coronado. The distance on foot was perfect for our short-legged, active group. We arrived about 9:30am with our motley Crüe and had a challenging time finding enough seating for our group. If we arrived a half-hour later, the crow would have thinned. But by 10:30am the place was getting packed again with the order line going out the door ( there are no waiters, but there are food servers to bring your order to the table)
The coffee was excellent (thank goodness! I am a coffee addict first thing in the a.m.) the toasted bagels were satisfying as well. The California omelet I had was decent enough - big serving... I couldn't eat the whole thing - but it wasn't anything fantastic. The kids' scrambled eggs looked thinned out and were 'meh'. But they gobbled down the cinnamon roll.
I gave this 3 stars because it's very noisy and the wait time for food was a touch long during peak hours. If you're a family with kids, it's a nice place when venturing away from the del. If you're a couple looking for a quaint place for breakfast, which I saw arrive midway into our meal - be warned: it's not quiet or very private unless you're lucky enough to nab the outdoor seating.
It was a nice place to break away from the 'resort-ish' cuisine of the del, and I recommend to give it go. -
Review from Lauren S.
San Francisco, CA
10/26/2011
Great place for an easy breakfast. Omelets are really good- large and packed with toppings.
I like that there's a separate self-serve bar with water, coffee additives, napkins, ketchup, jam and more condiments. Makes it easy b/c the staff is always rushing around.
Best if you can snag a table out front. -
Review from Kathleen C.
Updated - 10/12/2011
I reviewed this place before and I'm going to again :-)
Every visit to San Diego means at least one visit to Coronado to have breakfast at Cafe 1134.
It's kind of funny, coming from the other side of the world, for an outstanding breakfast.
This place never disappoints: many choices of coffee and tea, fresh OJ, freshly prepared breakfast items with fresh herbs, fresh fruit or their delicious potatoes. Their pastries look good, but never had one, since their breakfast is so filling. They sell day old pastries as well at bargain prices.
We always seem to be the only tourists at this place, many locals come here to drinks their coffee, eat a muffin and read the newspaper before work. Love it!
Another nice touch are the dog biscuits at the entrance and a bowl of water. Local doggies seem to know the place since they get all exited when they get closer to the 1134 :-)
Absolutely love this place for a good quality, healthy Californian breakfast.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/8/2011
The first time we got here was on our first trip to San Diego. We went to Coronado early in the… Read more »
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Review from Kat E.
La Quinta, CA
Food was excellent, but a bit expensive or else I'd give 5 stars. The burritos are full of deliciousness and they don't use any potatoes to bulk them up. The hot sauce they serve on the side has a nice smoky flavor but does pack a bit of a punch (as it should). There are four tables on the sidewalk and it was nice to sit outside and people watch.
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Review from Shelley S.
Marinwood, CA
1/5/2012 7 Check-ins Here
I always HAVE to go to Cafe 1134 when in Coronado!! We've been going there for 20+ years. I'm so happy that they still have my favorite coffee drink, Keith Richards, on the menu after all this time! Its part espresso, part coffee. Delicious! I love Cafe 1134!!!
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Review from Robert M.
La Quinta, CA
2/15/2012
Great ambience. Very friendly staff, clientele and ideal for a cafe should be. Nice ocean breeze. Big set back...took 40 mins for breakfast on a slow morning :/.
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Review from Chelsea M.
West Hollywood, CA
8/23/2011
This place is so awful and unsanitary! I was in town with two of my girlfriends and we were looking all over for a breakfast place on Coronado. Everything was either closed or stoped serving breakfast at 11 am, which makes no sense to me on a Sunday morning! Anyways, we walked into Café 1134 and ordered. We were told there would be a 30 minute wait for our food. No big deal, we got a coffee and sat down at the bar.
One of the workers came in early and sat at the bar next to us. She asked her co-worker for some oatmeal and she brought it out ride away. Must be nice to get served and not wait in line like the rest of us. She was eating her oatmeal and then began to spoon feed it to the girl over the bar who was working! It was so discussing!
45 minutes later our food came out! We all ordered different omelets and none of them had any flavor. They were like rubber and tasted like they were microwaved eggs. As we were eating we all began to get sick by watching the girls at work. Most of them looked like they hadn't bathed in days. One lady had fur growing off her teeth and the worst breath! Another girl had leggings on so tight than when she bent over you could see everything!! And it wasn't a pretty picture!! The girl taking the orders continuously picked her noise and ear and never washed her hands. Plus, they weren't even nice or helpful!
Just as I thought it couldn't get any worse, there was a short, thick, black hair in our food.
I can't tell you how fast we got out of there! Do not go here!! The service is horrid!!! -
Review from S R.
San Francisco, CA
1/15/2012
we were just passing through and wanted to hang out for a bit. this was a surprising little find. they have outdoor seating, indoor seating, a second story loft, and a little patio out back. mocha was smooth and didnt have a harsh artifical taste that i often find. they have all sorts of board games, newspapers, and magazines on hand.
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Review from Mary S.
5/22/2011 1 Check-in Here
We were looking for some place to grab breakfast and not spend a fortune while en route to Coronado beach. The other reviews of this place have it pegged pretty accurately, they're food is awesome and their prices are completely reasonable- oh and my soy latte was totally banging.
Would definitely return in the future if I'm ever in the area again, had a great meal on their small patio! -
Review from Felisha E.
Cerritos, CA
4/21/2011
After years of vacationing in Coronado, my family and I finally decided to try this place... I can't believe it took us this long!?!?! (Seriously. YEARS.)
Unlike most Coronado restaurants, the food was affordable. From the outside you wouldn't think it's anything special, but when you enter it's as ADORABLE as a cafe you'd find in the vintage streets of Long Beach or LA. It's also surprisingly big, with an outdoor patio and an upstairs dining area. The place is kind of loud, so I'd recommend eating upstairs if you want a little more peace and quiet.
What's best about this place is that it's the only restaurant on the island with a lot of vegetarian and organic options. I ordered the Mediterranean sandwich (but as a wrap instead) and it was delicious! They grilled the eggplant perfectly and put just the right amount of tzaziki and feta. Their vegetarian chili is awesome, and so are their other sandwiches. The average meal is about $8-$9 with pretty hearty portions. My wrap came with a cup of soup (cream of broccoli was great), and I was so full off just half the wrap and the soup that I took the other half home.
The service was so-so; it doesn't exactly have that mom-and-pop feel, but the food did come out quickly, even on a busy Sunday morning.
PARKING TIP: it's always difficult to find street parking, so if you're staying at a local hotel I'd just recommend walking. It's right in the middle of Orange Avenue, so any hotel isn't too far from it.
I'm definitely coming back! -
Review from Hannah C.
Coronado, CA
Updated - 10/8/2011
This used to be one of my favorite breakfast spots. The past two times I have come in there has been eggshell in my Cali breakfast burrito. EWW! It ruins the rest of the burrito every time. Prices have gone up steadily which makes no sense for the decline in quality. Definitely passing this place up from now on.
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2/5/2011
One of my favorite spots!!! Every time I go there, I get the Cali breakfast burrito which is… Read more »
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Review from andre n.
Long Beach, CA
Wondered on over for free wifi and hot drink early on a sunday morning.
Really friendly and cool place. They serve yummy smelling food here too. Like breakfast and snacks.
Sat upstairs and people watched while yelping some reviews.
If I ever happen to be in the area early in the morning, I'm going back for another visit and mocha. -
Review from Janette H.
San Diego, CA
5/30/2011
Review for the Caramel Macchiato only.
I'm accustomed to Starbucks because it's always the most convenient, but 2Spoons has my favorite caramel macchiato! My boyfriend and I discovered Cafe 1134 on his GPS because I need my caffeine fix for the day and we were tired from the beach. The drink was generous for a regular-sized order and it truly tasted like espresso. It hit the spot when I needed it the most, and for that, I am a fan. -
Review from Gabriella M.
San Diego, CA
7/3/2011
I come here a lot for their teas, as they have a large selection. Sometimes I buy an iced tea, but most of the time I buy their loose leaf. I am obsessed with brewing their loose leaf teas in my tea infuser (which I also bought here). My favorite teas so far are their green tea jasmine pearls, mango black tea, and the jasmine black tea.
I have never had anything but a salad from here, but they have a nice sized menu and people seem to like it. The place itself is very small, cute and cozy. It's a great place to grab a light lunch and read a book or watch people walk along Orange Ave.
Oh, and I forgot to mention, really great service too. Everyone I have encountered has been very kind and friendly. There is one gentleman there that really knows all about his teas too! -
Review from Chris C.
San Diego, CA
5/16/2011
Very sweet space with just-below average capuccino... Service was adequate, kind of.
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Review from Marisa M.
Updated - 2/19/2011 5 photos
Like any good woman, I took my no-seat-available-in-the-entire-place experience in stride and came back the following morning. So very glad I did! I would've missed out on one of my most enjoyable breakfast adventures ever.
I ordered a Seville Scrambler (tomatoes, cilantro, cheddar cheese & salsa) and iced mocha from the friendly girl at counter, took my number and found a seat all alone in the cute little loft area overlooking the restaurant and patio. Armed with a copy of Alan Brenhert's "Honolulu" purchased down the street at Bay Books, I blissfully sipped my mocha and enjoyed the restaurant's positive vibrations. The Scrambler arrived in decent time, and was delectable - a definite yum.
It was getting a little warm in the loft on that 80-degree morning so I slipped down to the cozy backyard patio with my mocha, again alone (a good alone).
I love this place. The quintessential Coronado cafe!Listed in: Caffeine Pushers
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1/17/2011
I think I came on the wrong day. I was on the hunt for a chill place to bring my laptop, enjoy some… Read more »
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Review from Emilie S.
2/19/2011
Probably my favorite place on the island.
Their breakfast is great and they actually make a decent cup of coffee.
Great vegetarian options. Their omelet with the soy chorizo is extra tasty.
But, my favorite reason is that little back porch. It is just so cozy. -
Review from Tina T.
Anaheim, CA
4/20/2011
After a stressful time trying to pick out a place to eat with my b/f while we were vacationing in Coronado, i finally decided to go here.
And OOOOOOOO MMMM GEEEEEEEEEEEE, i picked an awesome place. I must say, Cafe 1134 was my favorite breakfast place in San Diego. But that's only cuz i dont like breakfast breakfast food. To see what my bf and i ordered, read CLIFFORD Y. review! =)
Cafe 1134 is a very cozy place to relax and chill..with food! If you're in the area, you gotta stop by here.
I shall return next time i am in Coronado! =)
The Good: Corn Clam Chowder was AMAZING!! -
Review from J.J. R.
South Pasadena, CA
8/18/2011 1 Check-in Here
Put simply, this establishment is a 6 star in all categories. Food is so flavorful, the salsa so spicy and delicious. Coffee is fantastic and they are both kid as well as dog friendly. Service is top notch for example, when the cheese for our 5 year olds eggs was mistakenly forgotten, I received 3 apologies from the friendly barista as he promptly remedied the situation. Definitely will return and recommend it to all visiting the area. The mess or the machaca burrito are solid choices. The polite and courteous service adds much to the hip ambience. The restroom is kept clean and there is a nice back patio with a couple tables as well. It's near the beach yet the scrumptious fare won't weigh you down for your boogie board runs.
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Review from Vonetta Y.
Washington, DC
1/6/2011
I think part of our trip to California was for R to try to convince me to move to San Diego. I basically told him that I firmly intend to keep my high-strung behind on the East Coast until I retire -- when I will move to Coronado and become a regular at Cafe 1134, drinking wine all day long while writing my eighth novel and striking drunken conversations with strangers who sit next to me. Assuming Cafe 1134 will be around in 40 years, of course.
This place is too cute, with hipstery barista girls to match. R and I stopped in for tea because it was pretty darn cold out. Good oolong tea; I'm not sure which one we got because I said it didn't matter. I know that frustrates most service workers (as it frustrated the deuce out of me when people said "surprise me"), but the barista took it in stride.
I wished we could have stayed longer, to get a gander of the loft area upstairs and back patio. Oh well. There's always 2050. -
Review from Miguel H.
Astoria, NY
11/28/2010
Visit if you dare! Utterly blown away by the apathetic cashier and Barista who made one of the most unacceptable and weak macciatos in possibly the history of cafes.
The entire time I was waiting for some acknowledgment that the people behind the counter understand that you are the customer.
In a world where coffee is available at every block, try the other block. -
Review from Juje J.
San Diego, CA
3/16/2011
I love quiche to a passion, but the one I had at Cafe 1134 was average at best. The quiche I ordered was to have artichokes in it but unfortunately fell way to short on the artichokes. I live the crust...it was nice and flaky, but I felt the quiche had way too much eggs in it and it killed the taste.
My friend had a Gyro Wrap with Cream of Mushroom Soup. The soup was a little on the salty side, and the gyro meat was bland.
As for the drinks...I've had versions of the "Keith Richards" but this was the weakest version ever. To be honest, it tasted like a watered down hammerhead.
This place is rated with a one "$" when it comes to prices meaning it's probably suppose to be cheap and inexpensive. Don't be fooled...it's pretty pricey for what little you get and how much you spend at CAFE 1134.
Overall, I probably won't be coming back here. There are other places around San Diego where you could spend about the same amount of money for more food and ofcourse better quiche.
