Labora Cafe has quietly slipped into Convoy's Kearny Mesa corridor, bringing ceremonial matcha and slow-drip Vietnamese coffee to a neighborhood already spoiled for choice on food. The roomy, light-filled shop is set up as an all-day hangout for working, meeting and lingering, and it stays open daily until 9 PM.
According to Axios San Diego, Labora sits at 8055 Clairemont Mesa Blvd #101 and centers a large communal table with an order kiosk right by the door. Axios flagged the Amber 26, a creamy matcha latte topped with mango foam, as a standout pick and noted that parking in the small shopping center is often limited.
Per Labora, the cafe leans into a "to work, to savor" ethos and lists founders Bao Doan and Lauren Thiemthat. The site highlights ceremonial-grade matcha and patient, slow-drip Vietnamese coffee, and the layout is intentionally work-friendly with outlets and communal seating throughout.
How Labora Fits Into Convoy's Food Scene
Convoy has long been a destination for Asian restaurants, and in recent years the corridor has doubled down on specialty beverages and dessert spots. As broaden what Convoy offers beyond dinner service, new cafes have helped stretch the neighborhood into an all-day draw, and Labora is the latest to lean into that shift.
What To Order
Labora's menu pairs ceremonial matcha lattes in inventive flavors with slow-drip Vietnamese coffees finished with house-made foams. Signature drinks include the Amber 26, Scarlet 3 and Pandan 32. For a full look at the offerings and to place pickup orders, check out Labora.
The cafe is open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 8055 Clairemont Mesa Blvd #101 in Kearny Mesa. Axios San Diego notes that parking in the small shopping center can be tight during peak hours, and Labora joins Convoy's growing roster of specialty beverage spots that have turned the strip into a day-to-evening destination for locals.
