Civic Center Cafe Menu

1200 Third Ave #408, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
$$$ Cafe
(48 Reviews)
Price Range $1–10

Welcome to Civic Center Cafe, a delightful gem nestled on the 4th floor of the civic center in San Diego. This charming cafe is a sanctuary for those in search of freshly crafted meals at great prices.

The menu boasts an impressive lineup of made-from-scratch soups, such as the Wednesday Fully Loaded Baked Potato Soup and Thursday Parmesan Orzo, each paired with toasted crostini. For lighter fare, the Craft a Meal option lets you pick two from a selection of soups, sandwiches, and salads, ensuring a delicious and satisfying lunch.

Don't miss out on their refreshing cold-pressed juices like the Beetox or the Green Alky, which pack vibrant flavors and nutrients. Customers rave about the friendly service and the cafe's cozy ambiance, making it a perfect spot for lunch or a quick coffee break.

Soups

  • Wednesday Fully Loaded Baked Potato Soup (16 Oz)

    Creamy and delicious. Made in-house, topped with cheddar and onion. Served with toasted crostini.

    US$5.99
  • Thursday Parmesan Orzo (16 Oz)

    Our savory and warm parmesan orzo soup is full of hearty ingredients and made from scratch with bright flavors from fresh lemon and parmesan. Served with toasted crostini.

    US$5.99
  • Friday Chef’s Choice (16 Oz)

    Chef's choice. Served with toasted crostini.

    US$5.99
  • Monday Chicken Noodle (16 Oz)

    Delicious and hearty chicken noodle soup made in-house. Served with toasted crostini.

    US$5.99
  • Tuesday Chili

    House-made chili topped with cheddar and onion. Served with toasted crostini. Served with toasted crostini.

    US$5.99

Lunch Extras

  • Macaroni Salad
    US$4.50
  • Cheese
    US$1.50
  • Pickle
    US$0.75
  • Veggies
    US$0.50
  • Meat
    US$3.50
  • Avocado
    US$1.99
  • Falafel (3 Pcs)

    Falafel served with garlic sauce.

    US$4.99
  • Salmon
    US$3.95
  • Scoop Of Chicken Salad
    US$4.75
  • Dressing
    US$0.75
  • Scoop Of Tuna Salad
    US$4.75

Breakfast

  • Peanut Butter Crunch Toast

    French bread white toast, creamy peanut butter, banana, granola, and drizzled honey. Served all day.

    US$5.99
  • Sunrise Plus

    English muffin or croissant with eggs, American cheese, and your choice of bacon, ham, sausage, or avocado. Served all day.

    US$8.98
  • Bagel And Cream Cheese

    Toasted bagel and cream cheese. Served all day.

    US$4.75
  • Oatmeal Bowl

    Vegetarian. Vegan. Gluten-free. Organic steel-cut oats. Fresh strawberries, fresh blueberries, organic clover honey, walnuts, cranberries, sliced almonds, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Served all day.

    US$5.99
  • Breakfast Burrito

    Flour tortilla, scrambled eggs, potato hash, cheddar, salsa, and a choice of applewood smoked bacon, sausage, ham, or avocado. Served all day.

    US$11.28
  • So-Cal Bowl

    Vegetarian. Gluten-free. Potato hash, scrambled eggs, avocado, cheddar, black beans, corn, salsa, red onion, and cilantro. Served all day.

    US$8.99
  • The City Bowl

    Gluten-free. Potato hash, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, and a choice of ham, bacon, or sausage. Served all day.

    US$8.99
  • Egg White Wrap

    Vegetarian. Wheat wrap, egg whites, spinach, feta, and tomatoes. Served all day.

    US$9.29
  • Sunrise

    English muffin or croissant, egg, and American cheese. Served all day.

    US$5.99
  • Butter And Jam

    Served all day.

    US$5.99
  • Lox Bagel

    Everything bagel, herbed cream cheese, arugula, tomatoes, smoked salmon, capers, and onions. Served all day.

    US$8.45
  • Arugula Egg

    Focaccia, fig jam, egg, cheddar, arugula, and applewood smoked bacon. Served all day.

    US$7.49
  • Avocado Toast

    Vegan. Artisan multigrain, avocado, sesame seeds, tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and arugula. Served all day.

    US$7.99

Salads

  • Smoked Salmon Salad (Full)

    Mixed greens, arugula, smoked salmon, blueberries, sesame seeds, avocado, walnuts, red onion, feta, and honey chia vinaigrette. Served with a toasted crostini.

    US$13.99
  • Classic Caesar (Small)

    Romaine, homemade croutons, shredded parmesan cheese, and caesar dressing. Served with a toasted crostini.

    US$9.99
  • Asian Ginger Salad (Half)

    Mixed greens, shredded carrots, cucumber, tomato, red onion, red cabbage, sesame seeds, and Asian ginger vinaigrette. Served with a toasted crostini.

    US$11.99
  • Cranberry Walnut Salad (Full)

    Spinach, walnuts, cranberries, red cabbage, feta, and house-made balsamic vinaigrette. Served with a toasted crostini.

    US$11.99
  • Santa Fe Salad (Half)

    Mixed greens, red cabbage, black beans, corn, red onion, avocado, crispy tortilla strips, cheddar, salsa, and cilantro lime dressing. Served with a toasted crostini.

    US$9.99
  • Italian Chopped Salad (Half)

    Mixed greens, ham, salami, tomato, banana peppers, kalamata olives, mozzarella, and Italian dressing. Served with a toasted crostini.

    US$11.99
  • Garden Salad (Half)

    Mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, shredded carrots, house homemade croutons, and buttermilk ranch dressing. Served with a toasted crostini.

    US$9.99
  • Italian Chopped Salad (Full)

    Mixed greens, ham, salami, tomato, banana peppers, kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, mozzarella, and Italian dressing. Served with a toasted crostini.

    US$13.99
  • Smoked Salmon Salad (Half)

    Mixed greens, arugula, smoked salmon, blueberries, sesame seeds, avocado, walnuts, red onion, feta, and honey chia vinaigrette. Served with a toasted crostini.

    US$12.99
  • Classic Caesar (Full)

    Romaine, homemade croutons, shredded parmesan cheese, and caesar dressing. Served with a toasted crostini.

    US$11.99
  • Santa Fe Salad (Full)

    Mixed greens, red cabbage, black beans, corn, red onion, avocado, crispy tortilla strips, cheddar, salsa, and cilantro lime dressing. Served with a toasted crostini.

    US$11.99
  • Garden Salad (Large)

    Mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, shredded carrots, house homemade croutons, and buttermilk ranch dressing. Served with a toasted crostini.

    US$11.99
  • Greek Salad (Small)

    Mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, shredded beets, feta, mild peppers, kalamata olives, and Greek dressing. Served with a toasted crostini.

    US$9.99
  • Cranberry Walnut Salad (Half)

    Spinach, walnuts, cranberries, red cabbage, feta, and house-made balsamic vinaigrette. Served with a toasted crostini.

    US$9.99
  • Greek Salad (Full)

    Mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, shredded beets, feta, mild peppers, kalamata olives, and Greek dressing. Served with a toasted crostini.

    US$11.99

Coffee

  • Hot Tea

    Selection of organic teas.

    US$2.50
  • Latte
    US$4.80
  • Immuni Tea

    Honey, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, and apple cider vinegar.

    US$4.84
  • Iced Latte (Cold 20 Oz)

    Regular, vanilla, or hazelnut.

    US$5.75
  • Hot Chocolate
    US$4.55
  • Vanilla Latte
    US$4.80
  • Caramel Macchiato
    US$4.80
  • Iced Chai Tea Latte (Cold 20 Oz)
    US$5.75
  • Mocha
    US$4.80
  • Vanilla Hazelnut Frappe (Cold 20 Oz)
    US$6.49
  • Coco Mocha Frappe (Cold 20 Oz)

    Coconut or chocolate.

    US$6.49
  • Matcha Vanilla Latte
    US$4.80
  • Iced Matcha Latte (Cold 20 Oz)
    US$5.99
  • Chai Tea Latte
    US$4.80
  • Cappuccino
    US$4.80
  • Organic Fair (Trade Coffee)
    US$3.60
  • Mocha Frapp (Cold 20 Oz)

    White or chocolate.

    US$6.49
  • Organic Americano
    US$3.80
  • Organic Espresso
    US$3.25
  • Iced Coffee (Cold 20 Oz)
    US$4.85

Drinks

  • Beetox Cold Pressed Juice

    Farm fresh. Apple, beets, ginger, and lemon.

    US$7.99
  • Green Alky Cold Pressed Juice

    Farm fresh. Kale, spinach, apple, ginger, lemon, and celery.

    US$7.99
  • Island Bliss Smoothie (20 Oz)

    A protein fill-up with this pina colada twist of a smoothie. Readily digest proteins, packed with immune system support containing high amounts of vitamin C, and antioxidants. Coconut milk, pineapple, banana, lilikoi, and vanilla protein.

    US$7.99
  • Dr. Green Smoothie (20 Oz)

    This script calls for enhanced mood and concentration. Power packed full of antioxidants, amino acids, folate, potassium, and fiber. Exactly what the doctor ordered. Almond milk, matcha, spinach, orange, pineapple, banana, ginger, chia seeds, and honey.

    US$7.99
  • Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie (20 Oz)

    Steel-cut oats give this strawberry banana smoothie a great indulgence, and it has great health benefits too. Packed with minerals, antioxidants, and potassium. Almond milk, strawberries, bananas, steel-cut oats, and honey.

    US$7.99
  • Cold Pressed Carrot Juice

    100% cold pressed carrots. Thanks to all the nutritional benefits packed into this vegetable, carrots are a powerhouse to health and wellbeing. Carrot juice can help eyes skin immunity overall physical health mental health.

    US$7.99
  • Rocket Fuel Smoothie (20 Oz)

    Sweet spot smoothie for that sweet spot tooth. This smoothie packs a punch of vitamins and minerals without adding much sugar which only comes from bananas and honey. Because you are counterbalancing that sugar with alkaline ingredients like coconut milk and chia seeds, you can enjoy the sweetness without the acid. Coconut milk, banana, cacao powder, chia seeds, honey, and vanilla.

    US$7.99
  • Acai Smoothie (20 Oz)

    The ultimate smoothie bursting with the acai super berry. It contains a significant amount of fiber, protein, plus vitamins a, b, c, e, calcium, iron, several trace minerals, antioxidants. Acai, strawberry, blueberry, banana, and apple juice.

    US$7.99
  • Acai Bowl

    A true favorite our power-packed acai bowl is filled with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein, and healthy fats. This cup has the awesome acai super berry as its base topped with freshly sliced bananas, strawberries, blueberries, coconut flakes, and crunchy granola.

    US$9.99
  • Date Shake

    This is a very unique and very delicious treat. Thick and creamy vanilla shake that has been flavored with chopped, pitted Medjool dates, and our recipe today gets an extra depth of flavor from toasted walnuts and a pinch of cinnamon.

    US$7.99
  • Kidney Cleanser Cold Pressed Juice

    Farm fresh. Carrot, apple, and cucumber.

    US$7.99

Craft a Meal

  • Pick 2 For

    Pick two any ½ sandwich, soup of the day, small garden salad, or small classic caesar salad.

    US$13.49

Sandwiches

  • Falafel Wrap

    Vegetarian. Flour tortilla, falafel, lettuce, tomato, shredded beets, red cabbage, shredded carrots, pickled red onions, cilantro, dill pickles, and garlic aioli.

    US$12.29
  • Chicken Pesto Panini

    Ciabatta, grilled chicken breast, tomatoes, red onions, mozzarella, and pesto mayo. On artisan bread. Served with a pickle.

    US$11.99
  • Chicken Caesar Wrap

    Spinach tortilla, mixed greens, grilled chicken breast, shredded parmesan cheese, tomato, and creamy vegan caesar dressing. On artisan bread. Served with a pickle.

    US$12.29
  • Wholesome Hummus Wrap

    Vegetarian. Dairy-free. Wheat tortilla, hummus, shredded carrots, mixed greens, shredded cabbage, kalamata olives, sprouts, cilantro, pickled red onions, and lemon tahini dressing. On artisan bread. Served with a pickle.

    US$12.29
  • Tunacado

    Artisan multigrain, tuna salad, avocado, tomatoes, cucumbers, sprouts, and mustard. On artisan bread. Served with a pickle.

    US$11.99
  • Classic Italian Panini

    Ciabatta, mozzarella, salami, ham, lettuce, tomato, onions, mustard, mayo, and hot pepper mix muffuletta. On artisan bread. Served with a pickle.

    US$11.99
  • Tuna Melt

    Artisan multigrain, tuna salad, swiss, mayo, and mustard. On artisan bread. Served with a pickle.

    US$11.99
  • Garden Veggie

    Vegetarian. Artisan sourdough, avocado, tomatoes, mozzarella, sprouts, basil pesto, and cream cheese. On artisan bread. Served with a pickle.

    US$10.99
  • Courthouse Club

    Artisan French white bread, turkey, ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. On artisan bread. Served with a pickle.

    US$11.99
  • Bacon Avocado Grilled Cheese

    Artisan sourdough, cheddar, mozzarella, applewood smoked bacon, and avocado. On artisan bread. Served with a pickle.

    US$11.99
  • Spicy Tuna Wrap

    Wheat wrap, tuna salad, cilantro, mixed greens, shredded carrot, red onion, dijon mustard, and siracha. On artisan bread. Served with a pickle.

    US$12.29
  • Classic Turkey

    Artisan sourdough, smoked turkey, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, sprouts, tomatoes, cheddar, and mayo. On artisan bread. Served with a pickle.

    US$11.99
  • Chicken Salad

    Croissant, chicken salad, lettuce, tomatoes, and American cheese. On artisan bread. Served with a pickle.

    US$11.99
  • Triple Grilled Cheese

    Vegetarian. Artisan French white bread, American, mozzarella, and cheddar cheese. On artisan bread. Served with a pickle.

    US$10.99
  • Chipotle Chicken Wrap

    Tomato basil tortilla, grilled chicken breast, lettuce, black beans, corn, red onions, tortilla strips, jalapenos, cheddar, and buttermilk ranch. On artisan bread. Served with a pickle.

    US$12.29
  • Asian Ginger Chicken Wrap

    Mixed greens, chicken, cabbage, lettuce, shredded carrot, sesame seeds, mayo, and house-made ginger vinaigrette. On artisan bread. Served with a pickle.

    US$12.29
  • Bacon Brie Panini

    Ciabatta, brie, fig jam, arugula, and applewood smoked bacon. On artisan bread. Served with a pickle.

    US$11.99
  • Smoked Salmon Panini

    Ciabatta, smoked salmon, arugula, brie, tomato, and balsamic glaze. On artisan bread. Served with a pickle.

    US$11.99

Bowls

  • Quinoa Bowl (Greek Buddha Bowl)

    Vegetarian. Garbanzo beans, feta, kale, kalamata olives, pickled red onions, basil, tomatoes, cucumbers, crispy baked pita chips, lemon tahini sauce, and garlic aioli.

    US$10.99
  • BBQ Bowl

    Organic quinoa, shredded lettuce, black beans, corn, red onion, mild peppers, red cabbage, cheddar, cilantro, BBQ sauce, and buttermilk ranch

    US$10.99
  • Quinoa Bowl (Avocado Bowl)

    Vegetarian. Avocado salsa, black beans, corn, red onion, cheddar, red cabbage, crispy tortilla strips, jalapeño aioli, and cilantro lime sauce.

    US$10.99