Epic hip place! Really friendly baristas and staff, cool interior, and most importantly, delicious coffee and food! We had the Colima and the chichón sandwiches, both delicious and huge portions. The cold brew and espresso were delicious, as was the Swedish coffee.

Outdoor dining is spacious, open and nowhere near feeling cramped; variety of food selection is great and price is fair. Definitely come here to grab a bite and seat and catch up on any work. Outlets are abundant to power your laptop or phone. Only drawback is the super limited parking, so getting early would be the best bet.Deck is open after hours!

Great place, relaxing atmosphere and delicious food! Excellent for lunch orbreakfast w/friend, quick stop for coffee or chill place to study, read…

The El Cichon sandwich was delicious, as was my iced tea! Great job guys and gals and the service was excellent 😀

Opened early. Coffee is delicious. Their acai bowls are amazing! Staff is friendly. The place makes you feel like youre in the middle of a beautiful tropical area. Love it!

The vibe is great and I sometimes enjoy their sandwiches and bagels, but then again I sometimes don’t; the quality is very inconsistent. They also often don’t answer their phone, no matter how many times you call or how far apart the calls are spaced... I’ve tried for up to 30 minutes to call in an order for pickup, only to eventually have to go in and see that it’s not at all busy. Service is disappointing all around.

We were looking to try this place for the first time, and today Sunday we arrived at exactly 3pm, the time they close. They were about to close the door and I kindly asked to the lady If she could serve us, she unwillingly accepted. When we were inside and she was making the coffee I asked for almond milk and she got very upset, left the milk steaming and went to the other room to talk to his coworker, another person came a few minutes later to complete my order.I understand that I arrived exactly at the time they close, and that’s why I asked to be served as the last customer, I kindly requested that, I don’t understand why such an attitude, definitely not a good customer experience.Definitely not coming back.

We found Krakatoa by accident because it was within walking distance of our Airbnb, but if we make it back to San Diego, well definitely be back here. Our breakfasts were enormous and incredibly delicious. The volcanic theme was very cute, and our cashier was gracious with our indecisiveness. I wish we lived closer so we could go more often!!

Good coffee, good parking (alley behind), good AC indoors also shaded outdoor spaces. Music plays inside.

Very good food & coffee. Super cute patio. Very enjoyable.

This is no subway sandwiches. The sandwiches offer healthy and filling options for the food conscious. Vegetarian and meat options to choose from. Bread makes or break sandwiches and this place serves you quality breads from whole grain options to more traditional breads. Sandwiches come with a side of potato salad but I always swap it out for fresh fruit without a surge charge. They are also a café with lots of coffee options and loose leaf teas and lattes. It’s a casual spot for locals.

The atmosphere is dirty and seemingly neglected, both inside and outside. The music is so loud you can barely talk to the barista at the register. The coffee is absolutely subpar at best. It reminds me of a cross between Arco and Starbucks with their beans roasted so dark that they glisten with oil and no house-made syrups. As for the food, I have had better quality sandwiches for half the price. They are basic, bland and lacking in any sort of inspiration.

Cute coffeehouse with a beautiful outdoor patio. Hippie food, cheap cocktails, and some very generous smoothie. Definitely reflects the vibe of San Diego!

Service was extremely slow! Customer outside in their patio was cussing up a storm, and nobody bothered to remove the customer. The tables inside were dirty with crumbs everywhere while the front two employees are looking at their phones. Will not return!

The outside patio is wonderful and almost transports you away from a busy 25th street to a small oasis. The food is good and the coffee is great. Lucky to live close enough that I can walk my furballs over and enjoy a nice breakfast on occasion.

This place used to be amazing when I first moved into the neighborhood a few years back, but theres honestly been a steady decline in service over the years. I still visit from time to time to see if improvements have occurred & slowly I see some upsides, but certainly not how it used to be 4+ years ago. This place has great potential to be a 5 star spot again, but work is needed. Im hopeful & rooting for this spot to thrive again. ❤

My favorite coffee shop ;)

Friendly service. Vegan options. Subtle flavor in the ham sandwich and super food smoothie.

The coffee is good, but the açaí bowl we got had fruit in it that was still frozen and it was also way too sweet. I got the cinnamon ciabatta toast and it was waaaay too loaded up w butter. I’d go for drinks again but I would be hesitant to order food; I do love the outdoor seating.

The best coffe ever

No mayo I guess means extra. Place always messes something up.

The food here is really good I recommend their fruit salad its delicious but they close by 3 so you got to get there early

Food was good, orange juice is fressed squeezed. Had the krak coffee, good cold brew coffee. Their krak cookie is also super delicious. This place is what i would call hipster, but everyone was nice and the food and drinks were worth it.

Food was ok, had a breakfast bagel, it was good, coffee was good but was disappointed by the service. My first time at Krakatoa, I had heard good things about this place. Unfortunately my experience was not very pleasant. A person before me was greeted with a smile and enthusiasm, but when I came up to the counter the whole attitude changed. As a new customer you appreciate a great greeting to complete the experience but unfortunately this was not my experience. I will think about it twice before I go back or recommend this place.

Good vibe, good food, awesome all around!

They do a great machiato.

Amazing food and coffee, my fave is the vietnamese iced

This place is a gem! Friendly staff. The staff is like family. Best patio ever. Best coffee ever. Great food to! They have beer too! Free wifi!

I absolutely love this place! Hawaiian Tiki Settings, outside tables in the shade, the staff is outstanding here and know how to pair a meal with your drink, if you ask. Parking in the back. I love this hole in the wall sandwich and coffee place. A must to experience the peaceful, tranquil/soft lighting of Christmas lights strung about the place 👍❤️👍

This place used to be am amazing spot when i first moved to Golden Hills. Now the coffee is so bad and the food is not as good as it used to be.

Charming cafe and beautiful atmosphere.

Cash only, like the narcos trafficantes apparently. Or the 1950s

Got avacado toast with bacon. Messy but so delicious

Krakatoa is a pleasant place to chill and partake of the Lords finest. I prefer it to other coffee shops because they have more of a selection and they dont have that corporate sort of feel. I hope that you can join me for a bite!

Great craft coffee and espresso drinks with awesome breakfast options in heaping portions. The jorullo is a fan fave

Really unique sandwiches & excellent drinks... however atmosphere outside is shady & charming with wooden deck....

I had a hair and a dead fly in my salad. The sauce was old I think, because it wasnt fluid anymore. Besides the portion wasnt that big. Also the dishes arent clean.

Great laid back coffee place

Very delicious sandwiches and drinks.

I enjoy everything about this chill place. My friend and I went here the other day very hungry and sleepy. I ordered the Veggie (w/avocado) everything bagel, paired with an iced Caramel Mocha latte (w/almond milk). I loved, loved the coffee! My friend ordered the Pompeii sandwich. She let me try it and it was bomb!! We both agreed the bread used for our sandwiches were incredibly yummy. The music being played in the background was totally relaxing and maybe mid-tempo (?). Very conducive to reading, studying, writing, meeting with friends. I only sporadically come here, only because I rarely have the money to eat out. I recommend this hidden away place to anyone looking to unwind. ☕🍵🍞

Try the Thai Iced Coffee. Cardamom, cinnamon, condensed milk. Refreshing on a hot day.

Great friendly fast service. Muffins were freshly made and the good sticky kind. Coffee was high quality done right.

Great neighborhood spot. Sandwiches are delicious and always filling. Try to save room for The Krak Cookie. It is huge and tasty.

Creative drinks, fun smoothies and pastries, cosy outdoors seating.

Wow this little hidden gem is such a treat. Delicious and creative coffee with such a loving and beautiful atmosphere. Surrounded by greenery and local pups, this little coffee spot is an absolute pleasure. With such a happy and fun staff you know that they care about what they do! I will definitely be back to enjoy their coffee and try some of their appealing food offerings!

Solid little cafe. Great coffee and good eats. You can tell they focus on quality and I love their patio area. Definitely worth a visit if youre in the area.

Great food and drinks, and lovely ambiance. Only reason Im giving them 4 stars instead of 5 is because of their consistency in getting my drinks order wrong. That being said, they always happily rectify it, after which, I in turn happily enjoy it!

Great sandwiches!

A great neighbourhood breakfast place. Has a nice selection of breakfast sandwiches, well made with fresh ingredients. Staff are friendly and helpful. Atmosphere is cozy on the inside, with a strong cottage coffee shop vibe, and open and naturey on the outside, with a patio with tree cover providing both sun and shade. Overall great experience. Fun volcano theme to the menu.

Good coffee and great Vibe...Just love sitting under that amazing big tree on the deck

Food is good. Vibe is good. Great for working remotely in a beautiful day! I love the patio.

Fun little place to hang out, get a sandwich and a coffee or smoothie or fun juice. They have breakfast and lunch sandwiches so youre covered either way.Can get crowded or busy at times so keep that in mind if youre in a hurry. Nice outdoor seating.

Cool spot with lush trees. Good coffee and muffins.

Eggs are microwaved. Trash breakfast sandwich

Wonderfully friendly staff and tasty coffee! I got the Thai Style Iced Latte and the gal behind the counter let me try a sample to make sure I liked the flavor, had to do half and half but it was tasty! Love the outdoor seating! Feels like youre in a treehouse 😍

Shady, laid back, chill crowd enjoying well planned menu items served with great hot drinks or smoothies that are FANTASTIC. This was one of the places that took a chance and opened when it was still a big risk and a dicey area, and drew the right crowds in and helped to set the tone and kick out some great, high quality product which really helped, and its been consistent for many years and has become sort of a meeting place with a truly great, shady outdoor seating area. Not to be missed if you wanna chill, do some work, and eat or drink a nice hot drink. Decent parking in back and nearby.

Great place! Sandwiches are awesome and huge. They have takeout as well as dine in. They have a spacious deck area for outside seating where pets are welcome. Definitely someplace I will come back to. And the good thing is it isnt far out of my way to stop in for take out!

I used to love this place but todays experience was terrible; counter person was super put out to take and make our order and there was a large dog barking almost the whole time inside. Owner of dog didnt make much effort to quiet dog and was never asked by staff to do so. I appreciate dog friendly, but... It was so so loud, its a small place. Also owner of dog had it on the only couch in the place... Again, I appreciate dog friendly but this was a bit much. Used to go to Krakatoa pretty often but probably wont be back.

Update cheesecake is amazing and the eggs are so fluffy and bread delicious!!!! Also Jen is legit in her service skills, guy making sandwiches madeSomeGood grub!Nailed it! So good! And prices decent

Cute place, friendly staff, way more expensive than advertised.

#1 favorite coffee shop in San Diego and probably the world. The coffee options are good and sandwiches, named after volcanoes, are always amazing. Great place to hang out. Ive been going for years and will continue to go back.

Great neighborhood coffee house with food menu. Outside seating on a tree shaded wood deck. Golden Hill neighborhood just a mile east of downtown San Diego. Morning and afternoon, closes at 6pm

Great sandwiches, good coffee, and good smoothies. Older building with lots of seating. No AC and it can get a little warm. Outdoor shaded patio with more chairs. Friendly and young staff. Food comes out really slowly but it was worth the wait. My sandwich was $9 and it was heaped with meat and other good tasting stuff. It’s a little out of the way and slow, but worth it if you’re in the area.

Super cute cafe style place. The drinks and food are yummy & light. Great patio outside.

Worst experience I’ve ever had!! We ordered two sandwiches and a smoothie that we were planning to bring to Balboa. We waited patiently for 30 minutes to get the food a before I told the staff we haven’t gotten our drink or food yet. The staff was not friendly and simply said they’re still working on it and the smoothie will come with the food. After a 45 minute wait, they finally gave us the two sandwiches and the smoothie which we took to go. No apologies from the staff, nothing. I’m watching them prepare it and the cooks are using their bare hands to touch the food and saw one guy touch his hair while preparing a salad also. They looked like they had no idea what they were doing and it certainly didn’t look clean. It gets worse... we finally get to the park and sit down to eat it. They gave us the complete wrong order! The two sandwiches were completely wrong - we ordered one turkey and one roast beef. They gave us two salmon cream cheese bagels, potato salad, and mixed fruit...? The salmon bagel looked soggy and the salmon looked browned on the sides.I wish I could get my 45 minutes and $34 back from this place. The least they could’ve done was apologize for the long wait and given us the right order.

I love the back patio area. I have found myself content to sit and read for hours under the natural shade with a tasty tea or delicious açaí bowl. The vibe inside is a bit strange but I am grateful for this iconic, Golden Hill establishment and all of its natural beauty.

Strong cold-brew and amazing sandwiches. The Krak cookie is epic.

Laid back coffee, tea, and food. Fantastic deck open.

Amazing customer service, the staff is upbeat and funny. The food is mediocre but its a place for work and coffee and snacking. If your expecting amazing food and delicacies look elsewhere. This is a good place to chill and work from.

Who doesnt like Golden Hill...of all the coffee shops in town, this place definitely has the best vibe. It feels as if its been here for generations and attracts the most interesting people. I cant tell you all how many conversations Ive had here with truly brilliant individuals. The trees overhang the patio and create the feeling you are in the tropics or another part of the country. my favorite get away. The coffee and food is as good if not better than any coffee shop.

People can bring their dogs and tasty food. However, the service is horrible. It often takes a long time. And you better not rush the staff. Often staff in long social conversation while there is a long line. Never go there in a little bit of a hurry.

Its its own little cove in San Diego where youll feel as though youve gone to another state. The flavors their drinks and dishes have are as vivacious as names. The ambience is mellow and relaxing with a patio hidden underneath an enormous tree. Sitting too close to the smokers patio will force you to contend with wafts of smoke, but its a small price to pay for the coziest table there. The avocado in my dish was bruised and not the most flavorful, but still enjoyable to where Id be happy to visit again.

Try the Traitors Head or the Ubehebe, you will not be disappointed.

Nice neighborhood vibe. Egg sandwich (breakfast) was filling and a good value.

This place is perfect for coffee and a quick bite, but is also great if you need to park it and get work done for awhile. Very chill and laid back. One of my favorites.

This is my local coffee shop and I couldnt be happier. Super great staff, the atmosphere is just the right amount of cozy and laid back. They have a great patio if you need to come and hang out while you get some work done. Great prices on their coffee and GREAT portions for their food. So sick and tired of cafes that give you doll sized bites when you order. Not this place, lots of great options guaranteed to fill you up.

One of the best coffee shops in San Diego. Love their food and service. People can bring their dogs..and cats. I recommend the avocado toast. Its one of the best!

Nice outdoor sitting area. Nice coffee.

Cant believe I live down the hill from this spot and never made my way here. Great Healthy sandwich choices and drinks. Staff is helpful and courteous. Give it a try you wont be disappointed. Very calm and cool outdoor patio.

I live on the other side of the country and I dream of the Orange Blossom latte!! It is one the most delicious drinks I have ever had! Everytime I am in San Diego I go there multiple times just so I can be reunited with this magical drink. The avocado and bacon toast is also quite good.

Really chill coffee shop to work from. Plenty of parking nearby. Great food, service and outdoor patio is shaded and has outlets.

Love this place!! Their house coffee is delicious ($1 refills)! And it comes in nice giant-sized mugs 👌🏼 The gluten-free coconut muffin is incredible. Great place to work (WiFi, plugs, vibes) and the outdoor patio is perfect. Best coffee shop in SD.

Love Krakatoa! Great food and drink, chill vibe, good music, great patio.

Best coffee shop in San Diego. Love this place and the people there so much! Everyone is so friendly and the food is amazing. Their acai bowls are my favorite. Better then any Ive had anywhere else in San Diego. 💕

Always friendly service and great fresh breakfast! El Jorullo with added fresh mozzarella was great 💯

This place is really cute. There is parking in the back that is really tight but at least its there. I went on a Thursday during the day time and it was pretty crowded. There is some space inside but most people try to grab tables out on the patio. Its dog friendly and smoking friendly in the back area. They have a LARGE variety of options to choose from. There are sandwiches, muffins, smoothies, teas, coffees. . . the list goes on and on and ON. In fact, it was kind of overwhelming. I got a smoothie which was good and fresh. I will definitely return when I have more time to explore the menu options.

Mediocre coffee drinks. Mediocre food. Açaí bowl really awful. Bagels are good (they’re from Costco), but egg sandwiches are lackluster. They got our orders wrong when they weren’t busy. Fruit cups good. Customer service is decent but there isn’t any urgency. No attention to detail. Cool outside patio. Dark inside.

Very cozy spot with a variety of options to eat and drink. We decided to go with the El Chichon & Hubehebe. They both came with a fresh side of potato salad. We dined outside and it was a calm atmosphere, mostly people studying. Will come back to try another thing from the menu and dessert!

Great coffee shop. Service is excellent. Coffee is well made. I enjoy the atmosphere and deck to work and have casual conversations.

I love this place. The deck outside is so cozy and lush and tropical. The coffee is amazing and there are always lots of pooches around to give pets to.

I like the food and outdoor social distancing but its next to a berr area that people were clustered together and drinking without masks. It was uncomfortable for me.

This place is awesome, casual and relax atmosphere everyone there is so polite and always have a smile on there face. food is delicious my persona fav is Pompeii. . If you want something fresh and delicious try this place and all the deserts are home made !

Not many coffeehouses in San Diego make their own pastries. Krakatoa does. You can come here for coffee, work, have a dessert. Later in the day, have a sandwich (get the potato salad, which is bomb!) and a beer.Sit out on the patio on a gloriously sunny day, and experience why San Diego is heaven on earth!

So hit or miss. Sometimes I have a sandwich and it is good. Sometimes I have the same sandwich a month later and it is slathered in butter? I wish service and food was a little more consistent. Also the eggs keep getting weirder. I have had a gray looking egg patty and a chewy egg patty.

Everything they have here is delicious! I love that it is hidden behind trees. This place is very peaceful. This place never fails. Love love love.

(PURPLE HAIR UBEHEBE) My wife and I have been going to this place for a couple of years. The service is always mediocre, but the food has always been good. Today as I came close to finishing my sandwich I find a purple hair...I call in to the store and finally on the 3rd call I get an answer.I explain to him the situation and he responds with: “ oh... I apologize for that...” then goes silent.After I responded with: “Thats it! I apologize”He then offered to make me another... Why would I want another, I was a bite away from finishing it.He could’ve passed me over to a manager or offered a refund. I will definitely never go back here.Next time I will just get a sandwich from Sprouts for $5 instead.

Loved this place! The sandwiches were incredible, huge portions, and the ambiance on the patio was great. Highly recommend and would come back here in a heartbeat!

Wonderful local coffee shop! Great service, amazing breakfast sandwiches.

Everything youd expect from a good coffee shop!Coffee? Check.Music? Check.Ambiance? Check.Snacks? Check.Sandwiches? Check.Alcoholic Beverages? Check.Surprisingly fresh fruit, along with great breakfast sandwiches that strike a healthy balance with portion sizes (you wont be hungry, but you definitely wont have leftovers).

This is my go-to coffee shop for informal meetings, coffee with friends, or a quick bite when Im in the area. Love the atmosphere and the menu!