10 Best Coffee Spots in San Diego
Coffee scene
Snug coffee shop featuring breakfast pastries & lunch items, plus an in-store boutique florist.
146 locals recommend
Communal Coffee
2335 University AveSnug coffee shop featuring breakfast pastries & lunch items, plus an in-store boutique florist.
Hip local chain doling out coffee & espresso-based beverages crafted from house-roasted beans.
69 locals recommend
James Coffee Co.
2355 India StHip local chain doling out coffee & espresso-based beverages crafted from house-roasted beans.
Moniker Coffee Co
2860 Sims RdSnug & trendy cafe with a well-rounded menu, including artisanal toasts, bowls & breakfast eats.
35 locals recommend
Parakeet Cafe
927 Silverado StSnug & trendy cafe with a well-rounded menu, including artisanal toasts, bowls & breakfast eats.
Award-winning coffee shop for organic, fair-trade java in stone-and-wood digs with big windows.
217 locals recommend
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
5627 La Jolla BlvdAward-winning coffee shop for organic, fair-trade java in stone-and-wood digs with big windows.
Fun option for creative coffee beverages, sandwiches & acai bowls in a hip, quirky setting.
153 locals recommend
Better Buzz Coffee Roasters
3745 Mission BlvdFun option for creative coffee beverages, sandwiches & acai bowls in a hip, quirky setting.
Snug coffee shop providing espresso drinks, pastries & sidewalk seating in a down-to-earth setting.
31 locals recommend
Bay Park Coffee
4130 Napier StSnug coffee shop providing espresso drinks, pastries & sidewalk seating in a down-to-earth setting.
Stylish coffee shop in a busy shopping mall courtyard serving house-brand artisanal brew & sweets.
La Colombe Coffee
4545 La Jolla Village DrStylish coffee shop in a busy shopping mall courtyard serving house-brand artisanal brew & sweets.
La Jolla spot of iconic java & patisserie chain with buzzy patio & ocean views if you can find the right space.
27 locals recommend
Living Room Cafe
1205 Prospect StLa Jolla spot of iconic java & patisserie chain with buzzy patio & ocean views if you can find the right space.
Panini, gelato & coffee served in charming digs or on the outdoor patio at this cozy Italian cafe.
132 locals recommend
Pappalecco
1602 State StPanini, gelato & coffee served in charming digs or on the outdoor patio at this cozy Italian cafe.
Stylish coffee shop serving beverages crafted from locally roasted beans, plus pastries & cafe fare.
20 locals recommend
Lofty Coffee Little Italy Cafe and Bakery
444 W Cedar StStylish coffee shop serving beverages crafted from locally roasted beans, plus pastries & cafe fare.
BONUS: It's not coffee but Holy Matcha is the spot for matcha tea drinks and light bites in a chic space with pink banquette seating.
23 locals recommend
Holy Matcha
3118 University AveBONUS: It's not coffee but Holy Matcha is the spot for matcha tea drinks and light bites in a chic space with pink banquette seating.