Spacebar

Spacebar Welcome to Spacebar, the local venue with an international twist, serving a range of healthy choices for breakfast, lunch, tapas, and drinks. This coffee shop and breakfast & brunch restaurant offers a variety of fair trade organic coffees, Rishi teas, fruit smoothies, sandwiches, and Tapas. In the evenings, Spacebar transforms into an event space with a full beer and wine bar including agave-infused cocktails. With a menu featuring tapas, appetizers, soups, salads, and paninis, Spacebar is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy live music, comedy shows, poetry readings, art exhibits, and seasonal celebrations. Contact our events manager to book your private gathering or inquire about our open bar packages.
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Why choose this instead of guessing?Choose a defined, made-to-order lunch that’s already decided: the Turkey Panini.Turk...
09/25/2026

Why choose this instead of guessing?

Choose a defined, made-to-order lunch that’s already decided: the Turkey Panini.

Turkey breast and melted provolone pressed to order on artisan sourdough for $12. Available today from 9 AM for all-day lunch, dine in or take it to go.

Find it at SPACEBAR:
7454 University Ave, Suite A
La Mesa, CA 91942

Comedy Night is TONIGHT, Friday, September 25! Laugh, sip, and share an evening of live stand-up comedy in the La Mesa r...
09/25/2026

Comedy Night is TONIGHT, Friday, September 25! Laugh, sip, and share an evening of live stand-up comedy in the La Mesa room at SPACEBAR. 🎤🍷

Doors open early, so grab a table and settle in. The $25 Wine + Tapas Pairing Bundle is featured on every table, no request needed: a hand-built tapas and charcuterie board paired with a matched glass of wine.

Live jazz happens every Wednesday, and comedy takes over on the 4th Friday. That’s what makes SPACEBAR a true neighborhood spot for good food, drinks, and connection.

📍 7454 University Ave, Suite A, La Mesa, CA 91942
🌐 www.atspacebar.com

21+ only. Please drink responsibly.

No guessing tomorrow morning: Friday’s fresh breakfast choice is already made. 🌺SPACEBAR’s Pitaya Bowl features a vibran...
09/25/2026

No guessing tomorrow morning: Friday’s fresh breakfast choice is already made. 🌺

SPACEBAR’s Pitaya Bowl features a vibrant dragon-fruit base topped with strawberry and banana slices, granola, and honey. It’s a defined, fresh option for anyone who wants to start the day with something colorful and satisfying instead of deciding on the spot.

Enjoy it with your favorite specialty coffee or tea. Available all day Friday, September 25, for $11.80.

📍 7454 University Ave, Suite A, La Mesa, CA 91942

Would this be your breakfast tomorrow?

Thursday happy hour at SPACEBAR Cafe & Wine Bistro: $8 pours; small plates; 4–7 PM, September 24, 2026. La Mesa, ease in...
09/24/2026

Thursday happy hour at SPACEBAR Cafe & Wine Bistro: $8 pours; small plates; 4–7 PM, September 24, 2026. La Mesa, ease in: glass + plate. 7454 University Ave, Suite A, La Mesa, CA 91942. 21+ only, please drink responsibly.

Lunch debate? Skip the guesswork. 🥪Today’s Club Panini is the already-decided answer: oven-roasted turkey breast, Black ...
09/24/2026

Lunch debate? Skip the guesswork. 🥪

Today’s Club Panini is the already-decided answer: oven-roasted turkey breast, Black Forest ham, and melted provolone pressed to order on artisan sourdough. It’s a defined combination made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, so you can choose lunch confidently instead of debating the menu.

Available from 9 AM for all-day lunch. Dine in or take it to go at SPACEBAR Cafe & Wine Bistro in La Mesa.

Visit SPACEBAR today: 7454 University Ave, Suite A, La Mesa, CA 91942.

Thursday dinner plans in La Mesa? 🍽️Skip the guesswork and choose SPACEBAR for a clearly featured grilled lamb chop dinn...
09/24/2026

Thursday dinner plans in La Mesa? 🍽️

Skip the guesswork and choose SPACEBAR for a clearly featured grilled lamb chop dinner made with locally sourced ingredients, served with thoughtful sides and plenty of flavor.

Not sure what wine to choose? Ask MARV. Our AI-guided wine experience helps reduce decision fatigue with 24/7 guidance, so your pairing feels simple and confident. Selections designed to be enjoyed, not guessed.

Join us this Thursday, September 24, at SPACEBAR:
7454 University Ave, Suite A
La Mesa, CA 91942

21+ for wine service. Please drink responsibly.

Comedy Night at SPACEBAR 🎤 Friday, September 25, 2026: laugh, sip & share at SPACEBAR Cafe & Wine Bistro in La Mesa. Win...
09/24/2026

Comedy Night at SPACEBAR 🎤 Friday, September 25, 2026: laugh, sip & share at SPACEBAR Cafe & Wine Bistro in La Mesa. Wine + Tapas Pairing Bundle, $25. 📍 7454 University Ave, Suite A, La Mesa, CA 91942 21+ only. Please drink responsibly.

Need a coffee-break treat with zero guesswork?The decision is already made: a warm, house-baked Chocolate Chunk Cookie f...
09/24/2026

Need a coffee-break treat with zero guesswork?

The decision is already made: a warm, house-baked Chocolate Chunk Cookie from the bakery counter, paired with your specialty coffee or tea. No second-guessing. No menu debate. Just an easy, satisfying pairing for your morning at SPACEBAR Cafe & Wine Bistro.

Find the bakery counter at 7454 University Ave, Suite A, La Mesa, CA 91942.

Want breakfast without the guesswork tomorrow?The decision is already made: Fruit Bowl for $7 🍓🍇🍍Fresh, locally sourced ...
09/24/2026

Want breakfast without the guesswork tomorrow?

The decision is already made: Fruit Bowl for $7 🍓🍇🍍

Fresh, locally sourced fruit makes this a simple choice from SPACEBAR’s all-day breakfast menu, served all day and easy to pair with specialty coffee or tea. No overthinking, no last-minute breakfast debate, just a fresh start waiting in La Mesa.

Join us Thursday, September 24, at 7454 University Ave, Suite A, La Mesa, CA 91942.

Would the Fruit Bowl be your breakfast plan tomorrow?

Live jazz tonight at SPACEBAR 🎷Wed, Sept 23 in La Mesa.Wine Wednesday Flight: $15 (3 × 3 oz pours) or wine + tapas pairi...
09/23/2026

Live jazz tonight at SPACEBAR 🎷

Wed, Sept 23 in La Mesa.

Wine Wednesday Flight: $15 (3 × 3 oz pours) or wine + tapas pairing: $25.

📍7454 University Ave, Suite A

21+ only. Drink responsibly.

Lunch decision made. ✅Why choose this instead of guessing? The Chicken Panini is a known, easy choice: house-made pesto,...
09/23/2026

Lunch decision made. ✅

Why choose this instead of guessing? The Chicken Panini is a known, easy choice: house-made pesto, melted provolone, and fresh chicken pressed to order on golden artisan sourdough. Made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, it’s a satisfying lunch without the menu debate.

Chicken Panini: $13
Available from 9 AM for all-day lunch
Dine in or take it to go

Find it at SPACEBAR Cafe & Wine Bistro:
7454 University Ave, Suite A
La Mesa, CA 91942

Order ahead at www.atspacebar.com

A fresh panini, a clear price, and lunch already sorted. See you in La Mesa!

Need a breakfast plan for tomorrow morning?No guesswork. No skipping breakfast. Start Wednesday, September 23, at SPACEB...
09/23/2026

Need a breakfast plan for tomorrow morning?

No guesswork. No skipping breakfast. Start Wednesday, September 23, at SPACEBAR Cafe & Wine Bistro with a warm, made-to-order Two Eggs plate: two eggs your way, golden sourdough toast, and your choice of bacon, turkey, or ham, plus specialty coffee or tea.

Fresh, locally sourced ingredients make it an easy choice when the morning calls for something satisfying and straightforward. Breakfast plates and sandwiches are served daily until 1 PM.

Tomorrow morning, head to:
7454 University Ave, Suite A
La Mesa, CA 91942

Which side are you choosing: bacon, turkey, or ham? ☕🍳

Lunch decided, no guesswork. 🥪Today’s 9 AM pick is the Bistro Steak Panini: thin-sliced beef, melted provolone, and savo...
09/22/2026

Lunch decided, no guesswork. 🥪

Today’s 9 AM pick is the Bistro Steak Panini: thin-sliced beef, melted provolone, and savory aioli on toasted artisan sourdough, freshly pressed to order with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

Why choose this instead of guessing? Because your Tuesday lunch is already handled: warm, satisfying, and made fresh when you order.

Find it at SPACEBAR:
7454 University Ave, Suite A
La Mesa, CA 91942

Why guess what wine to drink when MARV can guide you? 🍷Ask MARV, our AI Sommelier, what wine to drink tonight and leave ...
09/22/2026

Why guess what wine to drink when MARV can guide you? 🍷

Ask MARV, our AI Sommelier, what wine to drink tonight and leave the decision fatigue behind. With 24/7 guidance and selections designed to be enjoyed, not guessed, finding your next pour becomes easier and more confident.

Join SPACEBAR Cafe & Wine Bistro in La Mesa for live jazz on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Make an evening of it with the Wine Wednesday Flight, three 3 oz pours, or enjoy the wine + tapas pairing.

Wine Wednesday Flight: $15
Wine + tapas pairing: $25

Live music, good food, and wine guidance from MARV, all in one community gathering place.

📍 7454 University Ave, Suite A, La Mesa, CA 91942

21+ only. Please drink responsibly.

Would you make dessert the easy decision tonight? 🍓👉 Follow  for more! 👈👉 Follow  for more! 👈Today’s choice is already m...
09/22/2026

Would you make dessert the easy decision tonight? 🍓

👉 Follow for more! 👈
👉 Follow for more! 👈

Today’s choice is already made: creamy cheesecake finished with chocolate and caramel drizzle, topped with a fresh, locally sourced sliced strawberry. Enjoy a slice after dinner at SPACEBAR or alongside a specialty coffee, no guesswork required.

Find it at SPACEBAR Cafe & Wine Bistro:
7454 University Ave, Suite A
La Mesa, CA 91942

Learn more at www.atspacebar.com

What’s on the plan for tomorrow morning? ☕Tuesday, September 22, enjoy specialty coffee or tea made to order alongside f...
09/22/2026

What’s on the plan for tomorrow morning? ☕

Tuesday, September 22, enjoy specialty coffee or tea made to order alongside fresh, locally sourced all-day breakfast at SPACEBAR. No guesswork, no rush, just a comfortable La Mesa spot to start the day, settle in with your laptop, and get focused.

Find SPACEBAR at 7454 University Ave, Suite A, La Mesa, CA 91942.

Lunch decision solved. 🌶️Meet the Chipotle Chicken Panini: antibiotic-free chicken, melted provolone, and smoky chipotle...
09/21/2026

Lunch decision solved. 🌶️

Meet the Chipotle Chicken Panini: antibiotic-free chicken, melted provolone, and smoky chipotle aioli, double-pressed golden on artisan sourdough and served with a crisp pickle wedge.

Made to order with locally sourced ingredients. Dine in or take it to go today!

📍7454 University Ave, Suite A, La Mesa, CA 91942

What’s your Monday breakfast plan? 🥐Skip the guessing and start the week with an easy favorite: SPACEBAR’s Croissant Bre...
09/21/2026

What’s your Monday breakfast plan? 🥐

Skip the guessing and start the week with an easy favorite: SPACEBAR’s Croissant Breakfast Sandwich.

A flaky butter croissant is layered with fluffy scrambled eggs, melted cheddar, and sausage, then served with fresh fruit on a bed of spinach. Made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, it’s a satisfying choice for any Monday schedule, and breakfast is served all day.

Pair it with your favorite specialty coffee or tea, and make Monday morning one decision simpler.

Visit SPACEBAR on Monday, September 21, at 7454 University Ave, Suite A, La Mesa, CA 91942. Bring a friend, meet the community, or make it a quick stop before the day gets busy!

What’s already decided for Monday morning? Fresh, locally sourced fruit at SPACEBAR Cafe & Wine Bistro. 🍓🍍Enjoy fresh fr...
09/21/2026

What’s already decided for Monday morning? Fresh, locally sourced fruit at SPACEBAR Cafe & Wine Bistro. 🍓🍍

Enjoy fresh fruit alongside your all-day breakfast, with a freshly blended-to-order smoothie and your favorite specialty coffee or tea for a complete start to the day.

Join the La Mesa community Monday, September 21, for breakfast served all day.

📍 7454 University Ave, Suite A, La Mesa, CA 91942

What’s your Sunday sandwich plan? 🥪Make it easy: the Bacon BLT Panini is available starting at 9 AM today.Crispy bacon, ...
09/20/2026

What’s your Sunday sandwich plan? 🥪

Make it easy: the Bacon BLT Panini is available starting at 9 AM today.

Crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, ripe tomato, and melted provolone are pressed to order on artisan sourdough, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Served with a dill pickle and ready for your morning bite, brunch stop, or early lunch in La Mesa.

Find SPACEBAR at 7454 University Ave, Suite A, La Mesa, CA 91942. Stop by and let Sunday’s lunch decision take care of itself. 📍

Would you ask MARV what pairs with your board, or guess from the label?👉 Ask MARV for more wine confidence! 👈👉 Ask MARV ...
09/20/2026

Would you ask MARV what pairs with your board, or guess from the label?

👉 Ask MARV for more wine confidence! 👈
👉 Ask MARV for more wine confidence! 👈

Sunday evening at SPACEBAR Wine Bistro is made for sharing: an artisan tapas and charcuterie board featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients, prepared for an easygoing La Mesa gathering.

Why use MARV instead of guessing? MARV considers your tastes, your food, and the kind of evening you want, helping remove decision fatigue with clear, AI-guided pairing support. Selections are designed to be enjoyed, not guessed.

MARV Speakeasy is an AI-guided wine experience, not a subscription or a fixed monthly bottle promise. Members receive a curated 3-bottle selection supported by 24/7 AI Sommelier guidance, so building wine confidence continues beyond the bistro.

Join the community at SPACEBAR this Sunday evening. 21+ only. Please drink responsibly.

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What’s for breakfast tomorrow, La Mesa? Let this one make the decision for you. 🍓Sweet & Savory Waffles, $16, golden waf...
09/20/2026

What’s for breakfast tomorrow, La Mesa? Let this one make the decision for you. 🍓

Sweet & Savory Waffles, $16, golden waffle topped with chicken wings and fresh strawberry slices. All-day breakfast, so it fits any morning schedule. Pair with specialty coffee or tea.

Made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients at SPACEBAR Cafe & Wine Bistro, 7454 University Ave, Suite A, La Mesa, CA 91942.

Need a clear answer for Saturday lunch? 🥪Today’s Ham Panini makes the choice easy: Black Forest ham and melted provolone...
09/19/2026

Need a clear answer for Saturday lunch? 🥪

Today’s Ham Panini makes the choice easy: Black Forest ham and melted provolone, pressed to order on artisan sourdough with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. A defined, made-to-order meal means less time deciding and more time enjoying lunch.

Available for $11. Dine in at SPACEBAR Cafe & Wine Bistro or take it to go.

Find it today at 7454 University Ave, Suite A, La Mesa, CA 91942. Stop by for Saturday lunch!

Planning a bright Saturday morning in La Mesa? ☀️Tomorrow, Saturday, September 19, SPACEBAR is serving all-day breakfast...
09/19/2026

Planning a bright Saturday morning in La Mesa? ☀️

Tomorrow, Saturday, September 19, SPACEBAR is serving all-day breakfast alongside freshly blended-to-order smoothies made with locally sourced fruit. Add a specialty coffee or tea, and breakfast is covered without rushing the morning.

Find SPACEBAR at 7454 University Ave, Suite A, La Mesa, CA 91942. Stop in for a fresh start, whenever your Saturday begins. 🍓🥤

What’s your ideal Friday breakfast? 🍳Start the morning with our Salmon Breakfast Panini: egg, salmon, capers, and red on...
09/18/2026

What’s your ideal Friday breakfast? 🍳

Start the morning with our Salmon Breakfast Panini: egg, salmon, capers, and red onions pressed on artisan bread for a warm, savory bite.

Available today for $15, served until 1 PM.

Find it at SPACEBAR Cafe & Wine Bistro
7454 University Ave, Suite A, La Mesa

Stop by for breakfast while it’s available! 🥪

Address

7454 University Avenue
La Mesa, CA
91942

To get to University Avenue in La Mesa, you have a few options for public transport and driving/parking:

Public Transport:
1. From downtown San Diego, take the Orange Line trolley towards El Cajon and get off at the Spring Street Station.
2. Walk south on Spring Street until you reach University Avenue.
3. Turn left onto University Avenue and continue walking for about 10 minutes until you reach your destination.

Driving/Parking:
1. If you're coming from downtown San Diego, take I-8 East towards El Cajon.
2. Take exit 12A for Massachusetts Avenue toward La Mesa.
3. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Massachusetts Ave and merge onto Massachusetts Ave.
4. Turn left onto University Ave.
5. Look for available street parking along University Avenue or nearby side streets.

Please note that these directions are provided without mentioning any specific destination such as "Spacebar."

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 2pm

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Spacebar, located on University Avenue in La Mesa, is a hidden gem that offers a delightful experience for coffee lovers and food enthusiasts alike. This cozy coffee shop and breakfast & brunch restaurant takes pride in serving healthy options for all meals of the day.

One of the standout features of Spacebar is its international twist on food and drinks. From Brazilian famous Acai products to Spanish-style Tapas and wines from around the world, they offer a diverse range of flavors that will satisfy any palate. Whether you're craving a light breakfast or a hearty lunch, Spacebar has you covered with their selection of fair trade organic coffees, Rishi teas, fruit smoothies, sandwiches, and Tapas.

But Spacebar doesn't stop at just serving delicious food and beverages. They also host Open Mics and Wine Tasting & Pairing Classes, making it an ideal spot for those looking to explore their artistic side or expand their knowledge of wines. The venue is also available for private gatherings and events, with catering services provided.

In the evenings, Spacebar truly comes alive with a full beer and wine bar offering an impressive selection of drinks. From agave-infused cocktails like Margaritas, Mai Tais, and Mohitos to rare wines including reds, whites, sparkling varieties, and even Asian wines – there's something to suit every taste preference.

The entertainment at Spacebar is another reason why it stands out among other establishments. Comedy shows, live music performances, poetry readings, art exhibitions – there's always something happening here. Additionally, they celebrate seasonal occasions with enthusiasm and creativity.

The pleasant environment at Spacebar makes it an inviting place to relax or catch up with friends while enjoying your favorite beverage or snack. The friendly staff adds to the welcoming atmosphere by providing excellent service throughout your visit.

If you're looking for a unique coffee shop experience in La Mesa that goes beyond just great coffee and food, then Spacebar is the place to be. With its international flavors, diverse drink selection, and exciting events, it's a destination that will leave you wanting to come back for more. Contact their events manager today to book your private event or simply drop by to indulge in the delightful offerings at Spacebar.