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The 4 best cafes in Chula Vista

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Published on November 04, 2019
The 4 best cafes in Chula VistaPavaraga Hawaiian Coffee & Cafe | Photo: Liz M./Yelp

Wondering where to find the best cafes near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top such spots in Chula Vista, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're seeking somewhere to kick back and chillax.

The Chula Vista area tends to see the greatest rise in consumer spending at food and beverage shops in November, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of CRM and email marketing for small businesses. The average amount spent per customer transaction at Chula Vista-area food and beverage shops last year rose by 23% in November over the month before.

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1. Donny's Cafe

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First on the list is Donny's Cafe. Located at 3901 Bonita Road, it's the highest-rated cafe in Chula Vista, boasting five stars out of 364 reviews on Yelp.

2. Pavaraga Hawaiian Coffee & Cafe

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Next up is Pavaraga Hawaiian Coffee & Cafe, at 4250 Bonita Road, Suite A (between Villas Drive and Otay Lakes Road). With 4.5 stars out of 419 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

3. GrindHouse

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Northwest's GrindHouse, at 260½ Third Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cafe 4.5 stars out of 134 reviews.

4. The Rambler Cafe

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Last but not least and also in Northwest is The Rambler Cafe, which offers coffee, tea and more. With 4.5 stars out of 11 Yelp reviews, It's another much-loved go-to. Head over to 225 Bay Blvd. (between F Street and Lagoon Drive) to see for yourself.


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