I got my first chance to try this place out in nearly twenty years of going to grossmont mall, having seen it most of if not my whole life and not walking inside. I have to say the whole process was so much fun, and really easy to start, for someone who struggles with stick figure drawings. The employees are more than happy to help you out and the final product came out way better than I ever thought possible!

So much fun for the whole family. Very pleasant and helpful staff.

Friendly staff and great selection of ceramics. Reasonably priced with a wide selection of paint to decorate your creation! Would recommend to anyone wanting to express their artistic side, or have fun on a rainy day.

Love this place! I spend hours here perfecting my pieces and they let you take home your project if you dont have time to finish in one visit. Pick up is usually within a fee days.

This is a fun place to relax and paint with family. Employees are very nice.

Love this place so much! Pricing might seem high to some but They have everything you need to paint and decorate your piece and they also glaze and bake your pieces. I love it!

I Love this place and so do my kids

Really fun afternoon with the family. came out great! Good covid practices.

It was great! A lot of items to choose from and the employees were very nice!

The ceramics are very fun to paint. They have a great selection to choose from and a very friendly staff. Also very happy with the end result.

Great selection of colors and paintable goodies!

I love it here. It’s so hard to pick what to paint but once you do all the supplies are there for your use. On Fridays you can bring your own wine (I also bring snacks too) and if you make a reservation they provide cheese and crackers. So much fun!!!

A LOT of Fun

Its always a joy to visit! The staff is nice, helpful, and were over worked yesterday - lol! Im sure the price of the ceramics cover a multitude of expenses, but expect to pay around $6 - $10 a person, and $40 - $70 for bigger pieces. They conveniently have a bottom row of smaller, more affordable pieces at kiddo level. They also have stencils and stamps for those of us that need it!Great family time or date night destination!

Nice place to take the grandkids

I love it here. It is laid back. You buy a ceramic object. You choose the paint you want to use to decorate your mug, piggy bank, ornament, etc. and you sit down and paint with your group of friends. You can take in snacks and drinks and enjoy.

There was a long line to check out with our items, only 1 register open. But the kids had a great time, plenty of paint so you could get what you wanted, but no one available to really assist or even just point us in the right direction. We got our own brushes, our own water, our own towels etc. Once you pay for your item to be painted, you are pretty much on your own. Which is fine, its just different from other ceramic painting experiences weve had.

Fun place! Nice to spending time relaxing with friends and family and do something together. We get to paint, drink wine, and make a mess and the place cleans up, glazes, bakes and gives you something you can use. I like to paint a recent memory and a date onto my item, like a time capsule.

Always a blast! Buy it; paint it; they fire it. You dont have to finish it that day. Come back as much as you want to to get it done to your liking. They have everything you need to do it right there!

Absolutely amazing. Ive been going here since I was little and I absolutely love how hands on and creative it is. Great place to take kids, especially if theyre old enough to not break things.

This is one of my grandchildrens favorite things to do! Wish it were a bit more affordable so we could do it more often, but the look of joy on their faces when they pick up their finished work is priceless!

Terrible customer service. No acknowledgement when you walk in and not very helpful.

Granddaughter really enjoyed the time being creative..and we get to extend the experience when we pick up her item. Seems pricey, but it was a birthday outing.

I’ve only visited a handful of times and the most recent time I was helped by Jazzie. She was very kind and helpful and though she seemed busy she was ready to answer all my questions. I hope to be coming in again soon!

I love this place, you just pay for the piece want to paint and it includes the paint and firing, it nice place to relax when its not to busy.

Love it! The staff is the greatest! They are always busy but ready to help.The concept is very innovative, cool and really simple. Kids love it.Just go, pick a piece from the shelf, grab the painting tools and turn into Leonardo Da Vinci or Raphael in the Sistine Chapel! Then go to the counter and leave you masterpiece and pick it up after 5 days. You wont believe thats your creation.

My little girl absolutely LOVES this place. From picking out an object to paint, picking colors, and making a mess. Then she cleans it off and starts all over again. She likes to go for fun or special occasions. Its a lot of fun and we even did a few hand and foot print molds with her little brother.

Super fun time. Awesome staff. Great place for a date or a family outing.

Update: I have updated my review from 1 to 3 stars... because the owner called to express his concern and let me know that he had a meeting with the staff regarding customer service. He was very apologetic and compassionate about the situation. It was not my intention to get anyone fired, but to bring attention to Management that this occurred. I will be returning to give them another try! I hope you will do the same.I have been here several times, and although I enjoy the painting, the staff has generally been less than attentive. Yesterday - the coldest day this year, not to mention the rain - I went in to have some painting therapy. The double front doors were secured to the open position and the single back door was also propped open. It was 50* in there! I remarked how cold it was and asked to close the doors. I was met with a blank stare... I asked again, can I close this door? The response was less than friendly... oh ya go ahead.Everyone who came in said the same thing its so cold in here! but the staff never moved to close the front double doors as the cold wind came whistling through.Its rather difficult to paint while wearing a coat with a scarf. We had to leave without finishing our projects.Very poor customer service! Complete disregard for the customers comfort.

Ceramic cafe isnt a place to get a cheap coffee mug. It isnt even a cafe, they dont serve food. It is a place to let your inner artist out and have a couple hours of fun. Go with a friend or two and have a conversation. Lots of fun!

My daughters love this place. A fun place for birthday parties. They have a separate room for groups and discounts for volume purchases.

Great place to go for a family fun day. The choices are numerous and we always have a great time painting the ceramics. It is a little pricey so its not something we can do on a regular basis. Also, we dont seem to get a lot of help from the staff. They leave you to your own devices so the first couple times were a challenge. And if its busy youll find it hard to find seating and it takes forever just to pay for your order. And youll be waiting to get paint because the setup is not conducive to crowds.

This is a favorite place for our family. I like that you can come back at no extra charge to work on larger/more intricate pieces. Also rad is the wide range of ceramics and prices to fit any budget and/or personality.

Fun to do with the kids. And see how creative you can be.

Really fun place to spend time painting either by yourself or with a party. Good prices for the ceramic pieces and they have a decent, rotating selection. No sitting fee so you only pay once and then you can come back to complete the piece as many times as it takes.

Been here twice with my boyfriend and I love the idea of us making memories thatll last and stay with us through our relationship. Our mugs for each other are adorable and next I did a representation of our animals and he did a salt and pepper shakers for our home. Absolutely love it! Completely inexpensive if you think about how special each creation is.

Painting was fun. However, the staff were not helpful and even somewhat rude during painting and picking up a week later. Customer service ruins what would otherwise be a good review.

Really fun. Really great for kids ages 8-13

Didnt actually participate, was an on looker, place was packed. Amazed me ... Not my thing ... But apparently it is for a lot of people. Standing room only the day I was there. Rainy weekend, maybe that had something to do with it.

Love love love this place great atmosphere awsome staff pleasant experience every single time!!! I also heard marriage proposal happen here as well !!

Recently came here with a friend after we got the Groupon deal. We spent almost two hours here, just painting, visiting, having a nice time. Everything is pretty much self serve, from the paint to the materials. If you’ve never been there before you may want to talk to someone about where things are. For example, We found out AFTER we were done that there were specific instructions for stencils that would have made application a lot easier and nicer. All in all, it was a good experience, and something different. It looks like a great place for kids (lots of kids were there), but probably older kids are better, unless you don’t really care what the final product looks like. The last time I was here I brought my 3 year old son and he had a blast, but his dinosaur was pretty much a patchwork rainbow. they have late hours too, so if you need to go a little later in the day, you can.Keep in mind that you have to paint in one session, leave the stuff there, and then come back once the items have been fired.

Ive only been here once. I painted a mug which was about $18 I think. I had to take pictures of the paints I used so I wouldnt forget when I needed to get more. You can take the bottles to your table but Id rather just take pics so as to be considerate of others who want to use the same colors. Art is a good way to decompress and forget about things for a little bit. Saturday afternoons are super busy!

The workers here are very nice and respectful they are also very helpful.

Very fun for kids or adults! They keep the place picked up and in order. Nice employees too. Plan on being there about 3 hours depending on what you paint and the details you paint.

Went here on a father/daughter date. We both had fun but wish there was more interaction with the staff. Employees were nice but no one ever checked on us while we were there.

I love it here its a great place for special occasions

Love to come here and paint ! It can be so relaxing if its not super crowded. Great place to go with the grandkids and chill out! Get creative!

This spot its so cute, so nice staff and lots of options ands sizes of ceramics to work creativity on!!

Very cool place for creativity and fun. Lots of different ceramic objects to choose from. We used a Groupon and saved probably $20. The place is kind of small and seems to stay steady to busy. The staff is super helpful and very friendly.

Love the variety of ceramics you can choose from to paint and be creative with. They have snacks/cheese on Fridays and you can bring your own bottle of wine.

Went here to hang out with my wife and her sister. Actually had a great time. Painted a treasure chest box that came out pretty cool.

This is a very fun activity. They have a good selection of objects to paint, and the selection updates frequently.

There should be better pricing for people who just want to buy the bisque to take home without anything else

Took my 16 year old son there during Spring Break to do something a little different than our usual. He really enjoyed being creative as did I. Its usually quiet and peaceful during they day but not today, it was VERY busy. They do offer Groupons from time to time.

I love this place I go there all the time! The pieces are a little pricey (usually around 12-20$) but I would consider that reasonable because they dont charge for paint or the firing process. All the employees are very nice and helpful when needed. They mostly leave you alone except to offer more clean water but I think thats nice in a place where artists want to be independent. It can get a little loud and crowded but thats only because its such a cool place to do art and hang out!!

I love this place, they have something for everyone. My children enjoy going. Its always a good time great atmosphere and friendly staff

Great ceramic pottery and many paints to choose from. Great for craft lovers!

FIRST TIME THERE WITH MY TODLERS, 4$2. MY SON LOVES ART SO HE HAD A BLAST. THE PIECES TURNED OUT GREAT. I GOT MY FOUR YEAR OLD A $20.00 PIECE OF ART(DOG) MEDIUM SIZE. AND MY TWO YEAR OLD DAUGHTER A SMALL TINY $5.00 DOG AS WELL. I LET THEM PAINT IT LIKE IF IT WAS A RAINBOW JAJAJA....I LET THEM HAVE FUN AND THE CERAMICS WERE NICE. WE HAVE THEIR ART IN THE LIVING ROOM BY PHOTO FRAMES AGAINST WALL AND THEY LOVE IT. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE. NEXT TIME MY HUSBAND IS COMING AND WE WILL PROBABLY GET PLATES OR COFFEE CUPS. :)

My daughter and I had a blast

A cute little shop. But, I wish they had given more instructions. This was my first time and I didnt know that I should have shaken the paint bottles, or more coatings made deeper color, but, overall it was a great experience.

Always fun with the kids we go very often

Great Ceramic cafe! Good for kids and adults.

Fun place, not enough items to choice from though

Super nice place !

Came here for my birthday and we brought our five kids. Everyone had a blast making our own dinner plates or bowls.

Mom and I each created a lovey work of art. Love my bowl!

Fun! Small thing are priced decent larger items are a bit more as they take up much more space when they fire it. Great for groups or parties.

Took my granddaughter and we had fun painting the ceramic. Lots of ceramics to choose from and good price range.

Nice assortment, staff sometimes friendly.

Great mommy and daughter time!

Big store, decent selection, but the customer service is lacking. I wouldnt call it bad service, just no service. It was very busy and if the girl working the site did anything other than check people out then the line to the register would back up. Would be more fun of it were less crowded and loud.

My daughter loves this place. Its one her favorite places to go. They take the kids art work and kind of turn it to life.

I come here all the time with my daughter. Everything is basically self serving but if you need anything the employees are always glad to help. The merchandise is slightly pricey for some of the bigger things, but the whole point of this for me is to have a great time and make memories with loved ones.

Fun place to take your time and paint

It is a great time to let your child do something fun while at this mall, just not a fan of the prices.

Disappointing to say the least. The first time I went there, I painted a large deviled egg tray for Easter. When I went to pick it up, it had been loaded in the kiln wrong and broke. Not only was it loaded wrong once, but twice...the first time it stuck to the kiln...the second time it actually broke. They offered to order a new one and paint it. That was fine with me. It was done on Easter (too late...it was in the afternoon). When I went to pick it up it was all wrapped...I was a little suspicious why they wouldnt have it for me to see it. When I got outside I immediately unwrapped it and they had painted it in the wrong colors! Seriously? I am so frustrated...would I ever go back? No way!!!

Really enjoyed painting here. Wish it was more afordable, I would Love to go here more often.

Ceramicafe was a great date night outing. We enjoyed painting gnomes and the final products turned out great. The turn-around for glazing is very quick. Overall, a very interesting experience.

Ive been going to CeramiCafe for 19 years. The staff is always friendly and helpful!

Very clean friendly plaza for the kids to paint

The prices are on the bottom of the ceramicsEverything comes included in the price which is cool because you dont have to pay for the paints or the table like other ceramic shopsIts a five day turn around and they hold the ceramics for 2 months before giving customers a call just in case they go out of town or have a busy schedule. Within those five days theyll fire the item in one of their kilns and make sure its up to the shops standards, so that means if the glaze doesnt stick they can refire it without inconveniencing the customer.When you come to pick up the items will be under your last name so its very quick and easy.Staff will help with whatever you need and yes it does get busy but if you ask you shall receive. So just talk to the employees! Theyll be happy to help.

Getting to color your own dishes or household decoration is so much fun, definitely recommend this place to families

Just picked up the things we are going to paint. They need more help at the register it took forever to get are things because they started helping other customers with paints etc. before they finished helping us.

Ive read the reviews and I agree it is expensive and when full tables and a waiting list, a few things were not available timely. However the three women working to help were extremely courteous, sweet, and thoughtfully kind. So everything aside, these ladies made my day!!I wish Id gotten all the names,I did get Shelbys.

This place has over priced sculptures and i recently had a bad experience at this place i came into the store and bought 80$ worth of sculptures and i got paint sat down painted for 2 minutes and then they said the store was closing and my problem with this situation is that i just payed all this money and she didnt even think to tell us the store was closing in 10 minutes and she was rude and selfish and just took my money anyways and i could go back to the Cafe but i was leaving town and not coming back until next summer and after you paint they got to do something to it like to dry it and makes it sparkley but the out come of your art is worth it and i recommend this place i think ot was a bad day and it was addressed.

This is the best place ever that I ever seen it fun and it is easy to take to and go to a birth day its every friendly

Nice activity with the kiddos or a night out with the girls. Bring wine.

Had a great time with family

Fun creative and for the family.

Great for kids adults and painters all level. Bring in own food check for groupons

Made cute stuff just wish the service was a bit nicer

A fun place for every age!

The atmosphere is great. Children love it!

Friendly service good prices and lots of product choices

Super disappointed the last 2 times we have gone. Both times out of clean brushes, paint pallets, q tips, speckle paint and puffy paint. Over a month ago they said they were ordering both puffy and speckle paint. One of our items was broke, which they did give a credit but would not refund. It was so hot in there they had door open and temp on Wall read 80. Ceramics have gone up too much in price. Will not be back unless we get groupon. Staff nice but were mostly in back room. They use to help out better.

I love that had so much fun

It was an OK experience. Not as organized as another place Ive gone to. Plus the return of your piece is ridiculous! 8 days?!?!?

Its a lot of fun to do as a family

Love. Busy. Wish they had more seating.

Super fun! Everything you need is here, would be a cute date!