80 specialty coffee shops in San Diego (Updated May 2026)
Mid-City, San Diego
Southern California roaster serving house-roasted coffee via French press, pour-over, and nitro cold brew
Open until 4:00 PMPacific Beach, San Diego
Locally roasted coffee in a beachy Pacific Beach setting with well-executed espresso and milk steaming
Open until 3:00 PMMidway District, San Diego
Micro-lot roastery offering same-day roasted single origins including Ethiopian Sidamo and Kenyan AB
Point Loma, San Diego
Micro-roaster sourcing direct from small-lot farmers, roasting in-house with sister company Sur Coffee
Open until 5:00 PMDel Mar, San Diego
Handcrafted espresso and Zumbar Coffee on a sunny Del Mar patio steps from the beach
Open until 2:00 PMPoint Loma, San Diego
OB Beans coffee in an airy industrial space shared with retail concept and craft creamery
Open until 6:00 PMMiramar, San Diego
San Diego-based small batch roaster serving organic specialty coffees with handcrafted espresso drinks
Open until 7:00 PMCarmel Mountain Ranch, San Diego
Mission-driven roaster serving direct-trade coffees sourced to build farmer equity and generational wealth
Open until 5:00 PMMission Valley, San Diego
San Diego small-batch roaster's food court outpost serving organic coffees and house-crafted blends
Open until 9:00 PMKit Carson, San Diego
San Diego-based roaster serving small-batch organic coffees with handcrafted espresso drinks and house-made ingredients
Open until 8:00 PMClairemont, San Diego
Drive-thru focused on supporting smallholder farmers and preserving heirloom coffee varietals
Open until 12:00 PMBonita, San Diego
San Diego-based small batch roaster serving organic specialty coffee with handcrafted espresso drinks
Open until 11:00 PMPoint Loma, San Diego
2012 Roast Magazine Roaster of the Year serving direct-trade single origins with deep farm relationships
Open until 5:30 PMSouth Park, San Diego
South Park roastery and cafe showcasing their own beans with skilled barista work and notable latte art
Open until 4:00 PMPacific Beach, San Diego
Colombian micro-lot specialist roasting in-house, featuring Gesha pour-overs and traditional panela-sweetened drinks
Open until 2:00 PMNorth Park, San Diego
Motorcycle-themed coffee spot slinging quality espresso drinks with a mid-century modern aesthetic
Open until 4:00 PMCollege West, San Diego
All-day cafe roasting their own beans in-house with natural wine and craft beer program
Open until 6:00 PMHillcrest, San Diego
San Diego-based small batch roaster serving organic specialty coffee with handcrafted espresso drinks
Open until 8:00 PMAllied Gardens, San Diego
San Diego-based small batch roaster serving organic specialty coffees with handcrafted espresso drinks and brews
Open until 9:00 PMHillcrest, San Diego
Mission-driven roaster sourcing direct from Philippines & beyond, committed to farmer prosperity & generational wealth
Open until 5:00 PMCarmel Valley, San Diego
San Diego roaster on a mission, sourcing directly from Philippine farms to build generational wealth for producers
Open until 2:00 PMPacific Beach, San Diego
In-house roaster focused on direct farm partnerships and natural process pour overs in beachy Pacific Beach
Open until 2:00 PMLittle Italy, San Diego
2012 Roast Magazine Roaster of the Year with direct farm relationships and commitment to sourcing excellence
Open until 4:00 PMLa Mesa, San Diego
San Diego-based small batch roaster serving organic & specialty coffees with handcrafted espresso drinks
Open until 10:00 PMUniversity City, San Diego
House-roasted La Colombe specialty coffee featuring signature draft lattes in University City's retail hub
Open until 7:00 PMUniversity City, San Diego
Oakland roaster's outpost offering precision pour-overs and espresso in Westfield UTC mall setting
Open until 7:00 PMCarmel Valley, San Diego
Oakland-based third wave pioneer serving their signature blends on pour over in a Carmel Valley plaza setting
Open until 6:00 PMMission Valley, San Diego
House-roasted specialty coffee with passionate connoisseurs and coffee education programs in Mission Valley
Open until 5:00 PMMission Valley, San Diego
San Diego-based roaster slinging small-batch organic coffees and creative espresso drinks in Fashion Valley
Open until 9:00 PMNorth Park, San Diego
Escondido-based roaster serving single-origin beans and house blends at their North Park outpost
Open until 5:00 PMRancho Peñasquitos, San Diego
Local Vista-roasted beans served as cold brews and specialty lattes with drive-thru convenience in Rancho Peñasquitos
Open until 8:00 PMPoint Loma Heights, San Diego
Ethically sourced coffee infused with Middle Eastern and Latin heritage in Point Loma's neighborhood scene
Open until 2:00 PMMira Mesa, San Diego
San Diego-based small batch roaster serving organic and specialty coffees with house-roasted beans
Open until 7:00 PMBankers Hill, San Diego
In-house roastery serving organic single-origin coffee with pour-overs and seasonal brunch in Bankers Hill
Open until 2:00 PMPoint Loma, San Diego
House-roasted organic coffee with pour-overs, cold brew on tap, and seasonal kitchen in Liberty Station
Open until 8:00 PMPoint Loma, San Diego
San Diego-based roaster serving small-batch organic coffees with full espresso bar and drive-thru convenience
Open until 9:00 PMPacific Beach, San Diego
San Diego small-batch roaster serving their own organic & specialty coffees with breakfast menu and upstairs patio
Open until 6:00 PMPacific Beach, San Diego
San Diego-based small batch roaster serving organic & specialty coffees with creative beverages and drive-thru
Open until 6:00 PMMission Beach, San Diego
San Diego-based small batch roaster serving organic & specialty coffees steps from Mission Beach boardwalk
Open until 5:00 PMBarrio Logan, San Diego
Solar-powered roastery serving fair trade, organic beans since 1990 with V60 and diverse brewing methods
Open until 3:00 PMVillage of La Jolla, San Diego
San Diego-based small batch roaster serving house-roasted organic & specialty coffees in La Jolla Village
Open until 7:00 PMCore-Columbia, San Diego
Award-winning roaster showcasing competition-level single origins with tiered Coffee Levels from Everyday to Exceedingly
Open until 4:00 PMNorth Park, San Diego
Rustic-industrial roastery pouring bespoke espresso drinks and carefully crafted drip coffee in North Park
Open until 4:00 PMMiramar, San Diego
Specialty roaster with creative signature drinks and house-made empanadas tucked in Miramar's commercial district
Open until 4:00 PMEast Village, San Diego
Rotating international roasters with dedicated pour-over program in a Japanese-inspired minimalist space
Open until 3:00 PMUniversity Heights, San Diego
Colombian specialty roaster showcasing single-origin beans roasted in-house from direct-sourced farms
Open until 2:00 PMRancho Bernardo, San Diego
Small-batch roasters sourcing and roasting exceptional coffees with a passion-driven approach to specialty coffee
Open until 6:00 PMMarina, San Diego
San Diego roaster serving single-origin direct trade coffee with multiple brewing methods and fresh breakfast
Open until 2:00 PMTorrey Pines, San Diego
Boutique roaster crafting artisan coffee since 2003 with house-roasted beans and knowledgeable baristas
Open until 4:00 PMCity Heights, San Diego
Women-led roaster pioneering Proportional Pricing model with fruit-forward, direct trade single origins
Open until 2:00 PMMorena, San Diego
Award-winning San Diego roaster's flagship with on-site roastery and unwavering farm-direct sourcing standards
Open until 4:00 PMHillcrest, San Diego
Mission Hills roaster serving house-roasted beans from their Chula Vista facility with local community focus
Open until 2:00 PMEncinitas, San Diego
San Diego-based small batch roaster serving organic & specialty coffee with creative blends and acai bowls
Open until 8:00 PMBankers Hill, San Diego
Escondido-based roaster serving house-roasted single origins and signature blends in a hip Bankers Hill spot
Open until 5:00 PMHillcrest, San Diego
Southern California roaster pouring thoughtfully sourced beans with genuine hospitality in a spacious Hillcrest cafe
Open until 4:00 PMLogan Heights, San Diego
Latinx roaster spotlighting Mexican single-origin through direct trade, inside Bread & Salt art complex
Open until 4:00 PMNorth Park, San Diego
In-house coffee roastery alongside wood-fired Neapolitan pizza in a spacious North Park setting
Open until 2:30 PMCoronado, San Diego
San Diego small-batch roaster serving organic specialty coffees with breakfast sandwiches and acai bowls
Open until 9:00 PMBankers Hill, San Diego
Intimate Bankers Hill micro-roastery with silky oat milk cortados and accomplished latte art precision
Open until 2:00 PMPoway, San Diego
Onsite roaster nestled in Bernardo Winery crafting single-origin beans with rustic vineyard ambiance
Closed todayNorth Park, San Diego
Traditional Vietnamese phin filter brewing with 4-hour slow-drip process for robusta-forward iced coffee
Open until 3:00 PMSerra Mesa, San Diego
Neighborhood spot with fresh-ground beans and plant-filled space in Serra Mesa
Open until 2:00 PMLittle Italy, San Diego
Locally roasted beans with Turkish coffee and Kyoto-style cold brew in a spacious, dog-friendly Little Italy spot
Open until 4:00 PMLittle Italy, San Diego
Award-winning roaster (Roast Magazine 2012) with direct farm relationships and commitment to sourcing excellence
Open until 4:00 PMEncinitas, San Diego
San Diego roaster serving fresh, sustainably sourced coffee with batch brew highlighting co-ferment roasts
Open until 4:00 PMCarmel Mountain Ranch, San Diego
Escondido-based roaster serving single-origin beans and house blends from their Carmel Mountain outpost
Open until 5:00 PMMidway District, San Diego
In-house roastery serving single-origin espresso with multiple beans pre-dosed and ready to grind
Open until 2:00 PMUniversity Heights, San Diego
In-house roasted coffee from direct farm relationships, including Brazilian single origins
Closed todayLittle Italy, San Diego
Brick-lined Little Italy spot with bay views and a stylish patio for leisurely espresso sessions
Open until 2:00 PMBarrio Logan, San Diego
Barrio Logan roastery pouring California's largest nitro cold brew selection with 12 taps and house-roasted beans
Open until 4:00 PMLa Jolla, San Diego
2012 Roast Magazine Roaster of the Year serving meticulously sourced single origins with farm-direct relationships
Open until 4:00 PMBankers Hill, San Diego
Inventive flavored coffee creations with clean, spacious setting near the airport flight path
Open until 5:00 PMChula Vista, San Diego
Industrial skate-culture cafe in Chula Vista with mochas and signature banana matcha drinks
Open until 6:00 PMOld Town, San Diego
Mexican-origin specialty coffee with latte art and house-roasted beans in a craft-focused cafe
Open until 3:00 PMGolden Hill, San Diego
House-roasted operation serving French press, pour-over, and cold-brew in a Golden Hill courtyard setting
Open until 3:30 PMLa Mesa, San Diego
Southern California roaster with locations across SoCal and Hawaii, serving house-roasted beans and cafe fare
Open until 4:00 PMLa Jolla, San Diego
2012 Roast Magazine Roaster of the Year serving direct trade single origins at their UCSD campus kiosk
Open until 4:00 PMDel Mar Heights, San Diego
2012 Roast Magazine Roaster of the Year pulling shots on Slayer espresso with farm-direct sourcing standards
Open until 6:00 PMEast Village, San Diego
Award-winning 2012 Roast Magazine Roaster of the Year serving direct-trade beans in East Village's modern hub
Open until 4:00 PMNorth Park, San Diego
In-house roastery pouring thoughtful single origins since 2010 in a minimalist North Park space
Open until 4:00 PM