S3 Coffee Bar

Well, it as that time again. Time to take my car in for servicing. Once I dropped off my car, it was time to get my caffeine fix and get something light for breakfast. I had thoughts of returning to Cuppa Cuppa Coffee Lab, but decided to get something more than a croissant on this morning. I decided to head further up Mission Gorge to a place I'd heard of named S3 Coffee Bar. I thought a nice little stroll would do me some good as well.

Walking up to the place, I tried to recall what it was before? I seem to remember something with a drive-thru? Perhaps Cathy will remember?

The space is pretty large, with ample outdoor seating.

Along with a very bright, modern interior that seems to have every newish-hipster design trend, from the artwork-lighted sayings, to the skylight, to the plant wall, and the pink touches. I've started calling this "Pink-ster" design.

The gal at the counter was very friendly. As is the norm in many places these days, once you pay, you get one of those buzzer things. Once it goes off, you pick your order up at one of the "cubbyholes".

I had ordered a Cold Brew, which seemed to be priced right at $5.50 for a fairly large 16 ounces.

Pleasantly strong, not overly bitter, with just enough simple syrup, this did the trick.

I also got the Avocado Toast ($9.50), which looked quite pretty.

 I enjoyed the mashed avocado which added a nice creaminess to the toast. The Balsamic seemed to take it a bit over the edge with regards to sweetness; though I'm thinking some folks would love that. Not enough micro greens to make a difference. The Mozzarella added some milky-sour tones, but I rearranged them to try to get one in every bite.

The one thing that I really didn't care for was that the bread wasn't toasted enough. It just got soggy and I had the somewhat humorous thought that perhaps since I was obviously the oldest person in the place, the sagging was a tribute to me? Let's not even go into me losing my (cheese) balls, rolling off the bread as it sagged as well. 

Enough of that silliness. Nice folks, very bright and airy…modern interior. I thought the cold brew was pretty good. I do wish that there were more options for savory items.

S3 Coffee Bar
6225 Mission Gorge Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120

On a more interesting note. I noticed quite a bit of construction and empty lots/businesses on my walk back to the shop.

The one that really caught my attention was what used to be 6171 Mission Gorge Road.

This place had a bunch of eateries. I recall an Indian Restaurant, a Japanese/Sushi place, Cathy posted on Donut Panic (one of the best names ever!) and A Brooklyn Pizzeria among others that have resided in that strip mall.

I see that the Taco Shops and Iowa Meat Farms look like they're doing good business and the folks from now defunct Salud have taken over the original location of Tio Leo's. So, it looks like new development like the Vora Lux Apartments, which is where Suppa Cuppa is located is taking over? It'll be interesting to see what this part of Mission Gorge looks like five years from now.