Great little place. Love the coffee and pastries.

Nice little shop. Cashier friendly and helpful.

This is a adorable, small, kitschy cafe hidden on the corner on Park before University. Its easy to miss, but you will be missing out if you dont come here. I have had a hard time finding good coffee in the area, I dont like ending up at Starbucks. But Im glad I tried this place because the coffee was great. I liked the croissant and I want to try some of the other pastries they have. They have a good selection of coffee, some European food, and European chocolate. The guy working was nice and he whipped up the drinks super fast. This place deserves all the stars and it will likely be my new coffee spot. ☕

Nice place and nice people but not a good place for being on a laptop. There is no indoor seating so you cant comfortably charge your device. I had an iced coffee which was mediocre.

Great espresso with Serbian influence. Their little cakes and cookies are very tasty, especially the honey cakes and baklava! Welcoming atmosphere with patio seating.

Very Mom and Pop coffee shop. Being on a cane, they offer to bring my coffee to the table. Always busy. Its not just about the coffee. The staff make sure you are comfortable.

Really nice little place. Be sure to check out the miscellaneous pieces throughout the café. Pretty sure everything is for sale.

Great cozy Serbian spot for a lively ambiance, delicious pastries and good coffee.

Great coffee and tea. Pleasant service. Reasonable prices. Baklava is amazing.

Very cute cafe with coffee, tea and treats! I agree with other reviews, the Eastern European vibes are 👍🏻

Great atmosphere, feels sort of like a New York bodega but the coffee they use to make their iced coffee is trash - the latte was good though!

Great local coffee shop - authentic eastern European vibes.

I felt like I was back at a small coffee shop 40 years ago at Berkeley. Homey, low key, just stop, turn off the daily rush, and smell the coffee.

A great place to enjoy time with friends.

I love my coffee. I love to travel. Balboa perk is so much like a European streetside cafe. Many languages spoken. Absolutely delightful cafe. Do yourself a favor and visit.

Never respected proper health requirements during pandemic, always people hanging out mask less and smoking so you could not walk by on the sidewalk. Avoid if you value your health.

Locals favorite!!! Authentic cafe experience from the pastrys to the coffee. Friendly environment with interesting decor and only the best people. Im a mocha kinda guy, i love the special twist on the charcoal mocha he makes here. Chia tea is sweet and smooth. Acai bowl is refreshing. This place is literally the reason i buy lavazza coffee now! He also has imported European treats to try whenever you are looking to do soemthing new. I live down the block and if i want coffee, this is where i go.

Extraordinary place. It has that living room vibe, you can find some antique and vintage stuff and buy a four-shot espresso for the price of a dobio. It feels like home.

A preferred place for tasty Cafe food. a preferred evening place. ill return with my coworkers. it has a cool feel to it. i see why this place has so many great reviews.

Stopped here on bike ride to Balboa Park. Great coffee and nice to sit in the sun and enjoy it. Good to support local businesses.

Beautiful unique coffee shop with great selection of european products and good quality Lavazza espresso. Good customer service and really amazing experience in general.

I am only giving a review to bring attention the to fact I tried to come here at 8:15am because the hours said it opened at 8am and it was closed. I think they need to change their hours online.

Feels like family! Great all around vibe and coffee

The owner is a great guy and the place itself is just as nice. Quality over quantity on any given day, or morning better said. Spotless clean, great coffee of many kinds, low key and personable service. Ambiance is relaxing and ambient will take you back into the good old days with antiques scattered throughout the small yet comfy and cozy place.Simply put, pass it by and miss out on what a true worry free coffee experience should feel like.

A fav place for tasty cafe food. went there on a saturday. this place has a cool feel to it. menu is like a place in san francisco i liked.

Stopped by this morning for a cup of coffee.Had a macchiato and my husband had the Siberian (?) Coffee.Both were delicious.We tried a couple of the Turkish delights.The coconut and the pomegranate and rose.Amazing.Great guy.Amazing coffee.Wonderful desserts.A cute surprise was the two sweet birds I found on the way to the bathroom.I encourage everyone to try this place.They have good quality teas and all kinds of great things to eat.Stop by for tea some afternoon.

If you are looking for a good coffee this is the best spot, pastries are amazing too. Owner Milan is super friendly and helpful.

This is a hidden gem that everyone who likes coffee should check out! Milan provides quality service and makes the best latte in San Diego, using high quality beans from Europe. He also always has a delicious selection of pastries from local sources. The ambiance is quirky and calm, with many antiques and interesting old books inside. You can also lounge outside or on a comfortable couch inside for hours and read, reminiscent of the cafes in European cities. A truly authentic European coffee experience!

Only go outside if you smoke. I was pretty excited about this place after all the 5 star reviews. Wanted to chill outside and enjoy the day, but youre going to be surrounded by clouds of cigarette smoke. Just not a fan, didnt enjoy it. Coffee was fine

The best coffee place in San Diego. European style espresso, great food and friendly staff.

Very friendly staff and great treats

Love love love. Balboa perk is so European. Charming. Ive heard so many languages spoken Ive lost count. Everyone is so nice. Reminds me of traveling Europe.

Awesome coffee and always interesting vintage and antique stuff for sale. Cool lamps! I also like browsing the books and the records.Milan the owner is a super nice guy, from Serbia, and their are a lot of Serbs who patronize the place along with other Eastern Europeans.Good WiFi and a good quiet place to work.The only knock is that parking is not the best, but there are usually free spots 2-3 blocks away. Meter parking on Park.Also, the shop is in proximity to other vintage/antique shops.Prices are very reasonable.Outdoor smoking allowed.

Great place for a perfect coffee ☕

Love this place, thank God it exists. Feels like I’m back in Europe. A true gem. The owner plays live soccer games on the TV. I just watched a few Premier league matches. Did I mention the coffee is really great?

Amazing place. The owner is very respectful and nice guy. The best coffee in California. Definitely would recommend to anyone to check it out.

Best coffee I have found around here. Milan uses LavAzza, a cut above the usual weird stuff at St******s. Funny little hole in the wall with a great vibe. Cappuccino is to die for.

Nice local coffee shop with authentic cozy vibes

Beware of this guy. Lets just say, dont reply to him if he hits you up on a dating site. It wont end well.

Fine location for cafe food.

Grate, actually best espresso coffee in San Diego.Lovely place!

Pretty fast service uwu

Great Mocha!

Cozy and full of fun antiques. The barista/owner very friendly and makes delicious cup of cappuccino! European feel!

Pretty odd combination, but I always get interested in one thing or another laying around there... its a tiny little one man show and its really working, and quaint.

DO NOT GO TO THIS ESTABLISHMENT!I am a member of a dating site, thats how Milan contacted me initially. We messaged briefly and he suggested that I hop on a train and come down to San Diego for dinner, I live in Orange County. I sent him my name, birthdate and email address, he sent me the receipt and attached boarding pass.Earlier in the day, prior to him purchasing the ticket, I Googled his phone number.Everything was verifiable, I learned he owned this coffee shop, I even learned of his address.Everything checked out and I felt comfortable to get on a train and meet him, as agreed, at the train station.I was excited and proceeded to head on down to San Diego via Amtrak.At about Oceanside, is where I get the text; Hey Leanna, think we can do this another day? I have to work at 7:00amIm thinking ....WHAT?? During our previous messaging, he assured me that everything was fine, meaning, time..and so forth.Two important things to note..1. He had no idea that I knew he had a coffee business or any info on him.2. He was informed that I am completely broke because I just closed my business and it killed me financially.Upon recieving his surprise text, you know, the one where he wants to reschedule for tomorrow, I start calling his number.My heart starts beating faster, getting worried, but, Im not one to freak out easily. Im sure he will be picking me up from the station...Right?WRONG!!! NO CALL, NO COMUNICATION!!Okay, if that wasnt bad enough, get this...As the conductor comes to scan my ticket/phone, he tells me that the ticket was refunded at 12:30pm this afternoon. This basically means, as soon as he bought the ticket, he asked for a refund. Thank the Lord that the conductor Dave, was a really nice guy and said it was okay. In all reality, he could have made me get off at the next stop.After explaining my situation to Dave, the conductor, he was sweet enough to assure me a complimentary ride back AT 5:55 AM! Yes, the next morning.Time to wrap this up now. The moral of the story.... Dont just hop on a train for a date with a guy youve never met, definitely DONT GO TO BALBOA PERK COFFEE and lastly....There are still good people out there willing to help someone in need.In case you were wondering.After the train station closed, my instincts led me to this nice bar/hotel. There just happened to be a LAW ENFORCEMENT FORENSICS CONFERENCE! A couple of the officers bought me two drinks and we talked till around 3:00am, then I sat in the lobby till 5:30am and now, Im on my way back home safe and sound!

A loose gang of listless cigarette smokers occupy the patio and the espresso is bad

Awesome coffee ☕️ got a dirty chai latteQuirky, very European and super nice guy

Best coffee in all of SD.Place is casual you feel like you are at home.Coffee drinker give it a try you will not regret.Lavazza coffee

Really friendly owner. coffee is very tasty. highly recommend it.

This place is amazing! I come everyday day because it reminds me of coffee shop in Rome where I went all the time while I was living there :)

Very nice comfortable atmosphere

Great spot with awesome coffee!

Great little coffee place! Cozy, friendly and wonderful coffee.

I love this place!!! Great Capuccino and Mocha. Great Antiques Collection as well...

Very cute and comfy place for a strong yummy cup of coffee.

Nice place.

Great atmosphere and 80’s Serbian Rock

Owner is a true pillar of the community! Great coffee, environment and service.

Cozy little coffee shop with good coffee and atmosphere

Coffee shop good go in

Be sure to stop by for coffee and burek. Socializing guaranteed. Greetings to Misket.