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Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 113 reviews

What Nemesis likes about Coated Cafe:
Great little hidden gem. I got some beef empanadas and a passion fruit tea ? ?Delicious! The beef is super tender and juicy and the tea is so sweet and just right. Would definetly recommend a quick pass by! They also have some amazing cakes and cookies to try. ?? View all feedback.

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Restaurantji
5.0 ★ from 32 reviews
Oliver
07.09.2023 - 08:36

Delicious food with excellent service. Highly recommend trying it out!Food: 5/5

Jocelyn
07.09.2023 - 08:36

The staff at this restaurant is fantastic, and they serve the best empanadas I have ever tasted in San Diego. I would deduct one star due to the sporadic operat...

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Rhett
07.09.2023 - 08:36

I absolutely adore their dishes, especially the egg pie and guyabano juice! The food gets a perfect 5 out of 5 rating from me.

Chris
07.09.2023 - 08:36

Been coming here for the past six months now but haven't posted it's deserving review till now. I've always support small businesses/Veteran owned like Coated C...

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marissa
07.09.2023 - 08:36

The best Philippine empanada I have ever tasted. Not oily and baked and the filling is just right with all the ingredients of peas, carrots , ground meat or chi...

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Nestled in National City, this charming café is a hidden gem that offers an exquisite taste of Filipino cuisine. Renowned for its standout empanadas, diners rave about their tender, juicy fillings enveloped in a perfectly light and flaky crust. The café's menu boasts a variety of Filipino desserts, including delectable cakes, cookies, and their famed ube pandesal, all admired for their quality and reasonable prices. With friendly staff and a warm atmosphere, it's a must-visit for those craving authentic flavors. Despite occasional sporadic hours, loyal patrons guarantee a delightful experience and recommend calling ahead for weekly specials.

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5.0 ★ from 4 reviews
Misael
02.06.2022 - 16:25

It is really the best ube pan de sol! they had rolling with cream cheese and ube filling, which were also just so good and the prices are completely reasonable....

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Kiley
02.06.2022 - 16:25

Great food and great service. I always have preorder for vacation. Woman grace makes delicious dessert basket perfect for home family gifts. she is my trip for...

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Ophelia
02.06.2022 - 16:25

Another new place to try here in national city. they have many tasty desserts to choose from. desserts and other foods/meriendas that most of us love filipinos....

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Misael
02.06.2022 - 16:25

Best ube pandesal in the city!

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