Refill

Category:	Cafe
Address:	3752 Park Blvd #104, San Diego, CA 92103, USA
Phone:	+1 619-677-2242
Site:	refillcafe.com
Rating:	4.5
Working:	6AM–9PM 6AM–9PM 6AM–9PM 6AM–9PM 6AM–9PM 6AM–9PM 6AM–9PM

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Reviews 16

Anatoly Petkov

Here is the latest victim of the Sour Coffee Trend! Yes, they will hide behind terms like "Lighter Brew" or "Fruit Forward Acidity" but the bottom line is that the coffee is sour. Dont get me wrong, Im always among the first to experiment and attempt tweaks with anything thats food or drink, but as much as I like trying new things, one thing in espresso culture seems to remain constant - the classic Italian espresso roast. As this could be a very long discussion, well leave it to the specialized forums. Ill just say that I prefer to enjoy a tasty balanced coffee instead of tearing from acidity just so I can be fashionable. Tried a few different things here: 1) Breve Macchiato - very acidic. 2) Cortado - the acidity is diluted with much more milk, which makes it downright watery and bland 3) 2 different types of cold brew - Ethiopian (more fruitiness in the acidity, so more tolerable) and Tanzanian, which was very straightforward. Refill uses coffee from Bird Rock roasters and they have a variety of blends, so maybe simply offer a lower acidity option as an option for patrons. Just putting that out there... On to the food. Proof that two good things dont make a great one was my savory crepe breakfast. The menu described it as a crepe with egg, ham and Gruyere cheese. Somehow I missed the fact that there is also hummus in it. I love me some good hummus and as hummus goes, this one is pretty good but believe you me, the combo between the Swiss classic and the Middle Eastern standard is, well...underwhelming. The paradox was continued in the crepe that my buddy Krash ordered, which had so much salty, smoky bacon that nothing else could be tasted in this otherwise beautiful plate of food. OK, I understand the temptation to give your customers more for their money, but here in the Land of Plenty sometimes less is more. This is one of those cases. In conclusion, may I suggest that the hummus be offered as a side, and let the final user decide where to put it? Further, please reduce by half the amount of Gruyere in this recipe; add some Bechamel if you think there should be sauce in it - it will probably be a better compliment to the cheese and ham than the hummus. Ditto for the bacon. All in all Refill is a lovely place and with very little adjustments it could be Great! Will check back in a month or so.

Bebe Gray

At all costs, avoid REFILL in the evenings unless you prefer a morbid environment riddled with employees who discriminate, degrade and make buying a cup of coffee & crepe an end of the world event. A $4 small, black coffee isnt worth the pain of having to deal with the bitter barista who hasnt gotten her psych meds quite down. Worst cold brew imaginable- tastes like tap water ran through an antique shoe & gravel. Bring a toothbrush to scrape it off your teeth. Fabulous location, gorgeous morning sunlight, but at all costs avoid the serial killer barista in the evenings!

Antoun Issa

Almond latte was foamed to the right level of milk density, and wasnt watery. The breakfast dish I ordered left a lot to be desired: the egg, avocado, sriracha and cream cheese crepe. The combination of flavours (in particular, the hot sauce) just didnt work. The hot sauce is so overpowering you cant taste anything else. The avocado isnt blended within the crepe, but rather a tiny portion on the side. The egg is baked and hard (I think a runny yolk would work better, and add more flavour). Thumbs down for this dish, thumbs up for the coffee.

angelica vargas

As I walk in there was not a warm welcome not hello or anything? I have never been there so I look up at the menu there is no prices? I ordered two crapes with strawberry and banana she says is that it I said yes. Then she says no Nutella its going be dry! Its the way she said it was very annoying,no smile very rude. If I worked there I would have said mrs. Would you nutella and leave it for the costumer to decide with out the attitude. Plus the crapes werent even good. I payed 16.20 for two crapes plus attitude. Never coming back!

Cara Polis

I love the crepe with pesto, artichoke and roasted red peppers, and the avocado toast (I like to add a fried egg on top). The staff here is always really friendly and its a great place to bring a book or a laptop and enjoy the San Diego sunshine on the patio. Im not a big fan of coffee in general, but I ordered the blended drink that has espresso, peanut butter, chocolate and banana and it was really tasty.

Janice Washington

Wanted to just go somewhere so my daughters and I could have pleasant moment to chat laugh and wind down. We loved it! The hipster music, tea and usb outlets were all they needed. Had the goat cheese salad. Awesomeness! Prices extra awesome!!Sometimes you have to show them calming experiences to unwind at. This will be my runaway whoosaa shake it off spot.

Ilene Cartright

Nice atmosphere, great location, and awesome customer service. Had an almond chai tea and bacon, egg, spinach savory crepe and both were delicious. They were very kind with accommodating allergies. My mom had the apple and caramel sweet crepe and thought it was too sweet for her taste. Power outlets and reliable wi-fi available.

O.M. A.

Coffee is as expected. Variety is offered and all the standards. I enjoyed the seating set up out door with a pleasant clean kept area. Its only okay, as my crepe was mediocre. It seemed to be underdone and cold. It lacked flavor and was a bit tough...which was strange. Staff was nice and quick enough.

Dmitry Ivanov

Theres a good reason why this place has 5-star rating. Great coffee, chill vibes, awesome staff, wi-fi, outlets, AC, indoor/outdoor seating areas. Did I say people watching? Wasnt sure about my cold brew pick. Person behind the counter offered to try all 4.

Kristina Latonio

I love the atmosphere here. Theres free wifi, coffee, yummy crepes, and outlets everywhere! They also have USB outlets! I love this place because the natural lighting keeps me awake unlike other coffee shops where youre stuck in a corner without a window :)

Brenda Carosilva

I tried and get sometbing from here for the first time but it was 8:50 they still had the sign that it was open we went and they had turned off "the ovens" so we couldnt get anything. I suggest you flipping the sign from open to close.

Jessica Rinaldi

Refill is wonderful!! I just love the friendly staff, great coffee & delicious crepe and toasts they have for snacks ! They are dog friendly and have a lovely patio outside for people to get their work done and enjoy the weather !

Alex DeLeon

My friend took me here while I was visiting from out of town. My goodness. The food here is out-freaking-standing, and the service staff is top notch. Do yourself a favor and make some time for this amazing restaurant.

Kara Bliss Knudsen

Open at 6am: perfect for parents with a kiddo who doesnt know how to sleep. The coffee drinks hit the spot (chocolate milk cold brew!), and the crepes were yummy. The people are also very nice.

melissa koning

The most delicious vanilla latte I ever had. Super yummy crepes too. Love this place and will return. Very modern and clean place with friendly staff. Highly recommend.

Michael Hilchey

Maybe its just an off day, but the energy here feels like I walked into the funeral of someone that no one liked. Awkward and uninspiring. Coffee and food was fine.