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