Divo Diva Cafe
Get the homemade pastries and a strong coffee. Fifth Avenue foot traffic picks up fast, so claim a spot by 8:30. The regulars know this place isn't trying to be anything but good at what it does. You show up early or you wait.
Order the seasonal pastries. The coffee is solid. Come hungry and get two things.
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- 3650 Fifth Ave #104, San Diego, CA 92103, USA
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