Cafe dell Alba

I just came here after many times again on this weekend, I miss the milk tea from here thats why. It taste good, keep me awake. ;-)
Great place highly recommended to all

The coffee is delicious and fresh, the breakfast burritos are a godsend, but best of all, Ari provides excellent customer service. She remembers each of her customers by name and their general order. She truly is amazing.

Best caramel macchiato ever! Love this place. Super convenient and great prices. Ari is super sweet which is definitely a bonus!

It is the most convenient place if you working in the Plaza. I like the bagels and muffins and My favorite is the cappuccino and Ari makes the best Cappuccino and offers great customer service. A very nice and convenient place to start your day.

I used to office out of the building that Ari’s coffee cart is located and loved the convenience of grabbing my favorite drink that she perfected — a vanilla latte with an extra shot of espresso. Ari always made me feel welcomed since I first starting visiting her cart and remembered my drink before I could even order it. She has an extremely professional and friendly demeanor that makes any tenant in the building want to visit her while receiving a delicious drink with an assortment of baked goodies to choose from. Anytime I didn’t have time to grab breakfast before coming to work, I knew Ari would have an assortment of breakfast items to start my day. I highly recommend checking her coffee cart out and giving her a shot!

I love the white mocha! I started working in the building 6 months ago and this is the most convenient! Plus ari is a sweetheart :)

Super awesome nice lady that runs this place! She is always very courteous and is considerate of ones time. Yay!
Can’t beat the convenience for work either. My last 3 visits to the café were disappointing. I always had to pick based on the inventory available. Maybe I am just unlucky but several times she never had what I ordered off the menu lol
Haven’t been back :(

Ari makes great coffee and i love the sour cream coffee cake she gets from Sweet Cheeks :)

I opted for the Mexican coffee with chocolate and cinnamon and it was quite rich and very tasty.
Unfortunately I arrived late to lunch and they were sold out of many of the things I wanted. (Perhaps I should have gone here for breakfast instead.) I chose the sour cream coffee cake and brownie. The coffee cake was similar to something from Starbucks (though all of the ingredients were identifiable on the wrapper) and tasty enough but the standout feature of this place is the owner.
She is friendly in a way that makes you feel like a friend visiting someone’s home rather than a customer. I don’t think I was the only one who felt this way as the customers before and after me seemed quite eager to have their turn and just as reluctant to move on.
Without sounding too kitschy, I left with a smile on my face, warmth in my heart, and a hot and tasty coffee; I’m not certain which I needed more this afternoon.
(I gave her a star for that alone; it’s rare these days to have a business make you feel so important.)
FYI the owner speaks Italian so if you would like you can order your latte or macchiato in its original language.

I love this place. It is fast, decently priced, and convenient. But mostly, I love the customer service from Ari. Once you’ve stopped by a few times she always remembers your order. The mornings She sees me approaching she grabs my usual small cup for coffee before I even hit the counter. I usually stay and chat with her a little bit too.
I’m a big fan of supporting small businesses such as this one. I can get a small cup of coffee for cheaper than Starbucks or Coffee Bean. Plus, my money is supporting Ari, not some giant corporation.

Ari is amazing everyday! She is there everyday; always serving her customers with a smile. The food is beyond great and never expensive. I would recommend this place to anyone in the Downtown area. You’ll see me there every day. Thank You for the friendly conversations and courteous treatment, Ari.

This is what I call EXCELLENT SERVICE and larger business should learn from small business like this. Good food, great prices, personal attention and conveniently located in Downtown San Diego. You need to try the Hot Dogs, they are excellent and so the muffins, but what makes this place special is the personal attention from the lady in charge.

Buon Giorno!!! Ari always serves her coffee with a smile, and the coffee is GOOD.
She’s got some nice little breakfast treats also. So, practice your Italian a bit and get a nice cup of coffee (for a fair price!) from this bella donna. Ciao!

Always a pleasure grabbing a morning iced coffee with Ari on the way to work. It’s also great that she carries an assortment of breakfast foods.

This is a cute and clean little café located in the heart of downtown. I’ve been coming to this coffee stand for more than a year now since it is located in the plaza of where I work. The owner, Ari, is a sweetheart and I love how she gets to personally know all of her customers. I come here mostly for my morning coffee and my favorite iced tea (Red Rooster). There is a decent selections of fresh bagels, fruit, salads and other snacks. I would def recommend this place if you need something to drink or a quick bite to eat.

I really enjoy stopping here in the mornings on my way to work. Ari is a sweet lady who has excellent coffee and wonderful snacks. My favorite is the bread: Zucchini bread, pumkin bread, coconut bread — the best I’ve ever had. Also, I really enjoy the conversations with Ari.

I come here once or twice a week and always have a pleasant conversation with Ari. I was new to San Diego and new to the offices at 450 B Street and she was very welcoming. I usually get the café mocha with an extra shot of espresso — it gets me through Friday mornings! If I need something to to snack on I always visit. I think my favorite thing to get there (besides the M&Ms) is the bread with coconut in it — delicious!

Located right across the street from my office the convenience of this location is just the beginning to this little gem of a café. Ari, the beautiful Italian lady who works there each day always meets her customers with a smile and friendly conversation. Whether I go for a waker upper first thing in the morning or an afternoon pick me up I’m never disappointed in the quality of their drinks & snacks. Very grateful to have this place on our block. Thanks Ari ;)

I love love love Café Dell Alba!
*Ari makes the best mexican mochas in town. Consistently perfect!
*The breakfast burritos are so good and come with a delicious salsa.
*The baked goods are always fresh and moist.
*The owner Ari is the sweetest person and always has a smile on her face.

This is coffee stand número uno in my book! Ari is always ready to help me start my day with some delicious coffee. Of the pastries, my favorite is the «Healthy Banana Walnut Bread», which is quite heavenly to eat. The bagels with jalapenos and cheese are also really good. The point is, this stand is perfect for coffee, and other morning delights to help brighten the day of myself, and each and every San Diegan.
Most importantly, the coffee here is delicious, and also good to get me awake and start my day on the right foot!
The first time I went here, Ari asked my name, and she remembered it several months later when I came back. She is so good with names, and is very nice and always has a smile on her face. Very positive experiences, and I would recommend this coffee stand to any person seeking a good cup of Joe in downtown San Diego!!!