La Marque

We really wanted to like this place. We were looking for a relaxing place to drink some good coffee and were attracted by the wooden décor, the nice looking espresso equipment and the location. Alas, when we got there we were greeted with bumping club Lady Gaga musics which didn’t bode well. This isn’t a big deal if the coffee is good but that also failed. The employees are definitely nice, dont get me wrong. But you can tell they’d much rather be somewhere else on a Sunday afternoon. You just can’t make good coffee if your hearts not in it. It seems like this place would be a lot better if the owner came back and brought some new energy to it.
The city is full of great coffee shops now so if a place wants to charge $ 4+ for 12oz French press, they need to step it up!

I love this place. It looks like something that came out of an Edgar Allan Poe story! The service is always exceptional, which is something you look forward to when getting your daily cup of rejuvenation. The coffee is never bitter, and I love their sandwiches they make! I have had several business meetings there, and the atmosphere is quite where you can get some work done, and makes for a great presentation when trying to impress prospective clients with a taste for great coffee. I highly recommend this neighborhood coffee spot and eatery for all those who are looking for a non pretentious atmosphere.

I don’t get why people give this place 5 star ratings. I had a cappuccino, two scrambled eggs and a croissant. My partner had a toast with eggs and tomato.
First, we paid $ 25. Pretty expensive, but that’s ok if we would’ve gotten excellent service and yummie food, but my eggs tasted like they were microwaved, I think my croissant was 2 days old and the cappuccino was just meh.
Maybe we they had a bad day but I wouldn’t go back.

They now have beer and wine that u can purchase to take with you. So convenient for Bankers Hill area.;).

Really cute, small coffee shop. Really more than a coffee shop. They have breakfast wraps and eggs as well as lunch and dinner items. They have cold drinks as well. The décor is modern and dark. Very neat. Not good for groups as the biggest table could fit 4 people

La marque is popping today, doing the morning ritual… Madame and machiato… Life changer

Only came in for a drink while we waited for our table at hash house, but will definitely come back to try this place for a meal! They have an amazing $ 1 beer deal on Saturdays which was perfect for our short wait. The atmosphere was fun and air Conditioned, which was awesome! Also, the drink and eat selection looked diverse although I can’t speak to the quality yet…

Cute little café! Good for a Sunday meet up! A little on the pricy side.
We came here while waiting for hash house a go a go. They had a special, $ 1 for a bottle of angry orchard, Sam Adams, or another one I forget. Pretty good deal. Their croissant was $ 3.50! It was just a regular size and plain!
They had water for guests in glass bottles and cups to enjoy which was nice to beat today’s heat!
The employees were nice. The decorations were very modern and artsy.

Disappointment at it’s best… :(I don’t like to give bad reviews but I hate paying for something that is definitely not worth the price. I don’t get owners when they have a good set up and don’t take the time to learn how to make their product the best! Oh. Well, I guess the snob in me takes over some times.
If you are a coffee lover his is NOT the place for you. Some other coffee places get certain things little bit off but over all they have the basics, I had a cappuccino in this place, first the gave it to me on to go without even asking, secondly, it was extremely burnt both the espresso and the milk, and even when it cools down has no traces of decent coffee beans, thirdly, they charged 3,25 for a gas station coffee. Sorry to be so blunt, but how can you get a cappuccino so wrong? This is really a bad cappuccino, I won’t dare to try their espresso which by the way they sell a tiny bag of beans for 9,99! They are crazy, but even crazier the people that come and pay for this.

Not sure if this is a regular special but it was $ 1 beers today! Came in while we were waiting in line for hash house a go go, the cold brew is excellent. Had the blueberry lemon bread, it was okay.
The servers were all so helpful. The décor on the inside is very interesting as well, lots of picture frames and mirrors, Polaroids on the wall. A nice place to hang out and chill. The music didn’t exactly mesh with vibe they were going for, something seemed a bit off. Overall a good find.

Just enough cute, cool, and chill ambiance to set the scene. Feels reminiscent of my years back in Oregon or something I would find in Portland. Drip coffee. Espresso. Tea. Wine. AND Beer Oh dear. What more do I need?
This is one of my new favorite places. It’s a great place when I need to charge up my phone and take a time-​out to recharge myself before facing the heat or the adventures through Hillcrest. Plenty of places to plug-​in. My adventures are not always fun, so discovering sweet finds like La Marque make it all the more exciting. It’s quiet, refreshing, and relaxing. My friend also enjoys this place. Wi-​Fi is good.
Coffee tastes great. Tea is good. If you have a weak stomach or don’t drink much coffee, the coffee can be a little strong. I love the flavor and taste, though my stomach doesn’t always agree. I tried my friend’s iced latte as well as drank my decaf Americano and we both agreed that it was rather strong. (Note: My friend is a coffee addict.)
The staff members are friendly and helpful. The employee made me a nice iced Americano instead of a hot-​drip coffee when the Unilocal coupon said drip. It was blazing hot on one of the days I went in.
Though I usually focus on the coffee and tea aspect of drinking when I hit up a café, I like that I have options. This is a special jewel that I will be saving in my box of treasures to call upon when in need of time to rest, study, write, or chat with a friend.
You have a fairly good selection of beverages to choose from. If you’re hungry, I might suggest eating before or after entering this café. Unless you want to eat something they prepare at a somewhat expensive price, any other item not made/​prepared by the café is spendy. I was really hungry one day and discovered they had Perfect Bars. They were $ 7 a bar. Me-​oh-​my what was this? I opted for my iced drink and waited to grab a bar at another store up the street.

Tasty, tasty cold brew, nice staff and cute shop– perfect for meeting a friend, reading a book, or maybe a day date!

Cute little coffee shop in Hillcrest. I stopped by because I was in the area because I needed my daily fix of coffee. I got an iced coffee with soy and vanilla syrup and it came out to be $ 3.26. Pretty good price for a cute, trendy coffee place!
The service was great and the guy behind the register was really sweet. I most definitely will come back next time I’m in the area!

Hipster looking coffee shop near Hash House a Go Go.
Hash House had quite a wait, so I came here for a cup of coffee. The iced coffee seemed like a good choice, and it was. The store is pretty small, and the food selection seemed limited, about what you’d find at a Starbucks. They serve beer and wine though, if you feel like having a drink that early in the day.

It is literally right next door to the salon I go to (very convenient).
The first time I went I ordered a latte which was phenomenal HOWEVER I just purchased a Vanilla Chai Latte and it is sooooooo amazing.
I also purchased their coconut pineapple muffin. They have not only great breakfast pastries and drinks but great employees.
I highly recommend this place whether you need to meet up with a friend or two or just a place to study.

Nice little spot!
Great coffee selection. Great beer selection. Great service!

You can’t say I haven’t given them a shot.
Came here with a friend for an afternoon coffee, and was disappointed again. Urgh. And this even with relatively low expectations.
Different staff than previous visits; not directly unfriendly, but not inviting by any means.
Had an Intelligencia light roast. Incredibly bitter and lackluster. I know I like this roaster, so is it the machine? The user? This particular shipment of beans?
Inside is cute — I really do want to like it here as it is walkable — but very small. This does not go against the star rating, but a helpful hint: tables and chairs take up all floor space; this is not a family friendly spot (strollers do not fit without rearranging).
With so many great coffee shops opening up in SD, it is simply not worth it to me to waste time and expense here.

I am pretty sure that I am going to get it wrong regarding the ethnicity wise but I am of German stock, second generation who spent 8 years in her mom’s country, I think my mom, may she rest in peace is like me, a selective ethno centric racist. Before you Flag my review, allow me to explain. It’s purely food and coffee based:
If you want a good wurst, let the Germans make it for you, along with if you want a good butcher, it’s a Pole or a German. Coffee, espresso, cappuccino, late’ — well, my mom who perved on Italiano’s will tell you that the Italians should be the only ones who make it for you.
This place is lovely — I work in Bankers Hill at least for the past 18 months. After trying to be nice and guzzle Starbucks on 5^th and Laurel, I just wanted a REAL dry cappuccino, you know, well a lot of you don’t actually. A real cappuccino. I go here for THAT experience, a perfectly nailed Italiano cappuccino. If I have to explain what I mean to you dear reader, then you probably should just get a Latte’, although I am pretty sure they will nail that one too.
Yes there is room for life sucking Zombies to log on to the Internet with plenty of outlet but for this old German/​Irish lady, I just want to sip my perfectly prepared cappuccino and play Solitare on my iPhone 6…

If you like coffee and décor, this place is for you! Very cozy coffee shop nestled in Banker’s Hill/​Hillcrest.
They have amazing coffee and tea selections– the best I’ve seen, as most places only carry one brand of coffee and tea. La Marque usually has 5 coffee brands to choose from and so many teas! I can’t wait to try them all.
I love to come here and have coffee dates with my friends. It has a welcoming and comforting environment with trendy, yet cool décor. My go to drinks are the chai tea lattes with ²⁄₃ water and ¹⁄₃ almond milk, macchiato with almond milk, and the dirty chai latte with almond milk. I love that they carry almond milk and they have a lot of gluten free options for cookies and brownies.
If you haven’t been to the mystery pop up dinners, they are definitely a must try! So much fun to attend with friends and the chef comes out and has a story about each dish. It’s also nice that they can accommodate people with food allergies/​restrictions as well.
Love this place!

This is cool little hip spot serving up Moto Coffee Roaster and a variety of baked goods and parfaits, and they are working on serving food too in the future. I stopped in after an early dinner I ordered me a house drip Moto coffee and a Vanilla Parfait because I wanted something a little sweet.
The coffee and parfait they both were great (
). The coffee was strong flavored but smooth and rich, typical for a Moto Brand roast. The parfait was filled with creamy vanilla yogurt, a delicious merry mix, and topped with a handful of crunchy granola mixed with pepitas and I believe sunflower seeds (
). Eaten together was bliss with creamy sweet yogurt, tart berries, and crunchy granola. Good stuff.
The young lady behind the counter was very soft spoken and polite. She not only took my order but served me as well. She was patient with my questions and friendly. Nice place, and I look forward to learn what they plan to serve via food.