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Specialties
Locally-sourced, handmade hot and iced espresso drinks, iced teas, and fresh sodas. Featuring some of the best local chocolates, biscotti, and pastries.
History
Established in 2013.
Located in Balboa Park on the Plaza de Panama, Café Mingei is a destination for coffee, tea and treats. The café serves hot and iced espresso drinks made with coffee from local roaster West Bean, plus a selection of vibrant teas, gourmet hot chocolate and other refreshing beverages. Fresh, daily pastry selections and other snake options are provided by a variety of local producers including Cardamom Bakery, North Park Nuttery, Eclipse Chocolate, Nibble Chocolate, Biscuit Biscotti, and The Cravory (cookies).
All purchases at Café Mingei support the exhibition and educational programs at Mingei International Museum. Balboa Park employees receive a 20% discount.
Open daily 8:00am — 5:00pm
For a full menu and daily specials follow Café Mingei on Tumblr.
Meet the Manager
Jeff V.
Manager
My vision is for Café Mingei to offer visitors in the Park an unparalleled gourmet coffee, tea and pastry experience on par with the Park’s natural beauty and cultural treasures. I take pride in the fact that our coffee, tea, chocolates and pastries have been carefully selected from local San Diego artisans.
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Jeff V. says,
«Wonderful chocolates and an amazing brunch!»