Lestat's Hillcrest

Veg Options Cafe, Vegan Pastry, Plant Milk

Limited vegan options chevron_right

★ 4.1 · $ · Hours

Work/StudyCoffee/TeaDessertRelaxTakeout

Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating

lightbulb Popular tips:  "Try the vegan cupcakes and coconut macaroons" "Try the vegan cupcakes and coconut macaroons"
"Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere ideal for studying or working"
"Plan for limited electrical outlets, especially during busy times"
"Vegan pastries are clearly labeled for easy identification"
"Open late, great for evening visits"
 

restaurant_menu Must-try:  cupcakes, cookie, chocolate cupcake cupcakes — popular (×3)
cookie — popular (×5)
chocolate cupcake — fan-favourite
lemon bars — fan-favourite
tea cookie — fan-favourite
 

thumb_up Praised for:  friendly staff, cozy atmosphere, clearly marked vegan friendly staff
cozy atmosphere
clearly marked vegan
beautiful interior
nice atmosphere ×2
 

Lestat's Hillcrest is a cozy coffee shop known for its good coffee, late hours, and clearly labeled vegan pastries like cupcakes, oat bars, and coconut macaroons. The atmosphere is homey and relaxed, popular with students and remote workers due to ample seating across two floors and outdoor areas, though outlets can be limited. While vegan options are somewhat limited, they stand out for quality and visibility without pretension.

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schedule

Hours

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Sunday 8:00 am-12:00 am

Monday 8:00 am-12:00 am

Tuesday 8:00 am-12:00 am

Wednesday 8:00 am-12:00 am

Thursday 8:00 am-12:00 am

Friday 8:00 am-12:00 am

Saturday 8:00 am-12:00 am

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1045 University Ave
San Diego
CA 92116

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Spinach Rating

star 4.1

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External ratings

star 4.4 (1,020 reviews)

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star 3.5 (2 reviews)

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Vegan Friendliness

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Limited vegan options

Vegan Options

few

Menu Clarity

clear labeling

Staff Knowledge

Friendly

Warnings info

No warnings

Lestat's Hillcrest

Spinach Rating

Vegan Friendliness

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