I came in with a couple friends while killing time on a Friday afternoon. Truly surprised by how knowledgeable the owner is about coffee. He made me an incredible cup of decaf, which I savored. They serve a very nice selection of beers here as well. I also saw the owner making someone an intricate mimosa. The cafe is decorated very nicely—it is modern and hip with a fun array of furniture and tables. A friendly customer played a game of chess with me. I really recommend stopping in here for coffee or a drink. It’s a great little spot.

Beautiful designer specialty coffee...you can share a carafe for two💗! Great location. Great specialty beer too! Just say YES to local businesses! #coffee #beer #tastingroom #family_atmosphere

We loved the coffee and the atmosphere was funky & cute. There are games to play and a variety of books to read. The walls have links to GoFundMe pages for homeless and other projects. There are also stories from homeless individuals on the wall, very moving. We want to go back to enjoy the food and music in the evenings soon.

One of the best espressos I've ever had. The dedication to coffee is clear here. We had a great time tasting coffee, drinking a few beers, eating some delicious food and listening to live music. I can't say enough good things about the owner, he spent time with us talking about his coffee suppliers and process and again, the shot he pulled for us was out of this world.

Great place!! Very chill! A throwback to the Coffee Houses of the '60's and '70's. Don't miss jazz pianist Irving Flores on Friday nights.

Pretty good service for a self service place. The burger variety is good and they carry both the Byond burger and the Impossibly burger. Anthem karne is pretty good and flavorful but it falls short in terms meaty-ness feel and texture. It's the kind of place that you can go in and order items that sound like they are made of meat but in reality they aren't. I don't think that they try trick people on purpose, vut the items are named as if they were really animal made, and except for the small print at the bottom of the menu you have no hint that chicken taryake isn't, well, chicken.... The burger was really good and recommended. The cheese steak sandwich (philly-cheese-steak) not so good The Chipotle aioli was blend and tasted more like the thousands island sauce

This place is very chill. Always a bowl of water and biscuits treats for dogs as you enter. Tried and enjoyed the coffe. 😁Open again come

The vegan food here is pretty good but service could be better. I wish they had less heavy options but it is supposed to be bar food. The potato soyrizo tacos are huge and very filling, also the gangster wrap (buffalo chick'n) is really good too. Grateful that CV now has has 1 vegan restaurant. Thanks Anthem!! Update: 05/22/19 Went today and tried the poyo bowl and teriyaki bowl, both super good and came out quickly! My non-vegan friends were super impressed, couldn't believe the "chick'n" wasn't real.

LOVE this place for amazing coffee drinks! Anthem Annex runs the kitchen and serves up some delicious vegan food. Split bakehouse also distributes their delicious pastries and donuts here.

Great vibe, intimate space with bar seating and tables along with a sidewalk facing open stool height counter. Friendly staff and very good vegan food selection provided by Anthem. Great place to enjoy high quality coffee and some very unique alcoholic mixed beverages.

Was a Sunday evening out at 3 Punk Ales with my lovely wife. After dropping a few pints each mozied over to the Brew Bar ( first time for me) a few doors down for a quick bite. Walked in, nice place, cozy with a pulse. Trendy but very welcoming. Got to meet the Gentleman running the place named Alex. Very nice guy, attentive, cordial and knowledgeable about his product. The food is provided by Anthem Tacos, we had the Sweet Potato Fries which were outstanding, didn't try anything else but it seemed like the good crowd in there was enjoying some very pallatable treats. Old downtown Chula Vista is a very welcoming place to hang out especially for a lifelong South Bay resident. I'm not a "locals only" kind of guy but it's always nice to have fine establishments like the Brew Bar in your own backyard and if your from the South Bay or know someone from, then you know we are some the coolest cultural people on the planet Earth. I rate 4 Stars simply because I didn't really have time to try more food or take in environment longer. Brew Bar offers an excellent choice of fine bottled craft beer just be ready to pay the higher end price (somewhat justified) for the availability. From reading the menu and some of the options on the menu, Brew Bar would be a good choice for anything from a complete dinner date to an after bar nightcap last bite. With so many choices as downtown Chula Vista continues to evolve and define itself. Would absolutely recommend the Brew Bar. Say hi to Alex and ask him if any Woody Allen is playing.

Alex is an amazing business owner! Incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about his craft. Highly recommended to hang out here and enjoy their amazing tea and food! Also get to know Alex, he has a great story as well!

Great late night spot with live music. The owner is super friendly and also passionate about his business. Good selection of tea, coffee, beer, and wine, and also vegan foods!

This is the coolest little cafe ever. Super chill barista and they have a lot of organic and vegan options as well as sugar alternatives which I personally appreciate. Totally made our day. I’m coming back for sure.

I loved hanging out there! the ambiance and awesome people I met. Thank you Alex! we'll see you again, at another location, but we'll be there.🥰🥰🥰

Delicious brew from the skilled hand of Barista Alex! Stop by for the midday comedy show n check with the good people for next show date

Nice spot. We attended an event recently and really enjoyed this place. We will definitely be back.

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Excellent place for java & drinks with live music in the evenings

Very nice place with live music. There was a group of young people who sing Mexican music

We'll miss you Alex, thanks for being a great addition to the neighborhood

Cool little coffee bar. Great barista who’s kind and knows what he’s talking about when it come to crafting your drink. Takes criticism well and ask to remake or fix your coffee to your liking. The place has some pretty interesting food choices that are surprisingly tasty. And the atmosphere is great. They sometimes have events going on like comedy shows and stuff which is great if you have the time.

This is by far the best coffee shop we visited in California. The owner is very knowledgeable, personable, and makes a mean cup of joe! Not only did he give me a perfectly crafted drink, but he explained the combination to me with a passion of his craft. We also tried some breakfast from the kitchen, which exceeded expectations. If you're rushing through your day just looking for a fix, maybe this isn't the place. However, if a new and inspirational start to your morning seems more your speed, give Brew Bar a visit.

Cultivated Greens vegan restaurant is inside this. The sign is not clear from outside, their menu is limited as of now. They didn't have the stuff after my order was placed unfortunately. But the owner was super kind and offered a free kombucha for inconvenience.