We know small businesses are the heart of our community, so earlier this year, we asked local small businesses to tell us about themselves. They delivered.

We’ve been shining the spotlight on a few of SD’s small businesses this month and today, it’s Kensington Cafe’s turn. This uptown neighborhood cafe owned by Lauren Passero is located at 4141 Adams Ave. and offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner — check out the menu.

Here’s a little more info, straight from the biz itself:

Q: What year did you open?
A: 2006

Q: How many employees do you have?
A: 10

Q: How would you describe your business?
A: A neighborhood cafe that welcomes everyone.

Q: What’s unique about the small business scene in San Diego?
A: The owners live in their business communities and support other businesses in their community.

Q: Pass the mic. What other small business in town should everyone know about?
A: Best Bud Floral — new, women owned, amazing, creative.

Q: When someone visits your small business for the first time, the one thing they have to do, see, or try is…
A: Just sit and take in the vibes. It’s all about [the] atmosphere and the warm, friendly faces.

Kensington Cafe is open Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Follow the restaurant’s Instagram page for the latest specials, fun merch, and more.