80 specialty coffee shops in San Diego (Updated June 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
Closed for todayClairemont, San Diego
Drive-thru focused on supporting smallholder farmers and preserving heirloom coffee varietals
Closed for todayMidway 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
Closed for todayPoint 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 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
Closed for todayNorth 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
Closed for todayPacific Beach, San Diego
In-house roaster focused on direct farm partnerships and natural process pour overs in beachy Pacific Beach
Closed for todayLittle 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 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 PMPoint Loma Heights, San Diego
Ethically sourced coffee infused with Middle Eastern and Latin heritage in Point Loma's neighborhood scene
Closed for todayMira 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
Closed for todayPoint 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
Closed for todayVillage 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
Closed for todayUniversity Heights, San Diego
Colombian specialty roaster showcasing single-origin beans roasted in-house from direct-sourced farms
Closed for todayRancho 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
Closed for todayTorrey 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
Closed for todayMorena, 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
Closed for todayEncinitas, 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 10:00 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
Closed for todayPoway, San Diego
Onsite roaster nestled in Bernardo Winery crafting single-origin beans with rustic vineyard ambiance
Open until 5:00 PMNorth Park, San Diego
Traditional Vietnamese phin filter brewing with 4-hour slow-drip process for robusta-forward iced coffee
Closed for todaySerra Mesa, San Diego
Neighborhood spot with fresh-ground beans and plant-filled space in Serra Mesa
Closed for todayLittle 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
Closed for todayUniversity 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
Closed for todayBarrio 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
Closed for todayGolden 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 PMNorth Park, San Diego
In-house roastery pouring thoughtful single origins since 2010 in a minimalist North Park space
Open until 4:00 PM