Best Coffee Shops In San Diego
San Diego is known as ‘America’s Finest City’ and with that nickname it’s no wonder why it has so many great coffee shops to choose from! We love trying new and local coffee shops when travelling and think that it’s one of the best ways to get to know an area. These are some of the best coffee shops in San Diego that we’ve found and are mostly located around downtown San Diego.
7 Coffee Shops In San Diego To Try
Copa Vida
Copa Vida coffee is located in the East Village right next door to Petco Park baseball stadium which is home to the San Diego Padres. We love getting a classic cappuccino from here or trying their seasonal drink options! This is one of our favourite coffee shops in San Diego, but is more expensive than others on this list.
Order online? Yes
Indoor & Outdoor seating? Yes
Food menu? Yes - they serve breakfast, lunch & desserts
Non-dairy milk is extra
Location:
905 J St
San Diego, CA 92101
Other locations:
Oceanside
Del Mar
Pasadena
Glendale
Coffee & Tea Collective
Located just down the street from Copa Vida is Coffee & Tea Collective. They make great coffee and we love to stop here on our morning walks down to the marina! Of course if you’re reading this list and don’t like coffee, this would be a good place to go for tea as well. The menu is somewhat limited, but they make what they serve well.
Order online? Yes
Indoor & Outdoor seating? Yes, but it is limited
Food menu? No
Non-dairy milk is extra
Location:
704 J St
San Diego, CA 92101
Other locations:
North Park
Modern Times Coffee
Located inside the Invigatorium Cafe, this is a fun place to stop by for coffee any time of day. It has great decor (see below) and menu options and it was the first place that we ever tried an espresso tonic! If you’re looking for a cute coffee shop in San Diego where you can get coffee & a good breakfast, this would be our pick.
Order online? Yes
Indoor & Outdoor seating? Yes
Food menu? Yes - they serve meals all day + wine & cocktails
Non-dairy milk is extra
Location:
633 9th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
Bird Rock Coffee is in a great location near the waterfront and Little Italy. This would be a great place to work at or meet friends or you can take your coffee and walk to the waterfront park nearby. The coffee was really good here and they seem to take a lot of care in good sourcing practices for their coffee beans!
Order online? Yes
Indoor & Outdoor seating? Yes
Food menu? Yes - they serve breakfast, lunch & desserts
Non-dairy milk is extra
Location:
1420 Kettner Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101
Other locations:
La Jolla
Torrey Pines
Encinitas
Pacific Beach
Portal Coffee
Portal Coffee is located nearby Bird Rock and is another great option to try! When you go inside, you can order your coffee on a tablet and they’ll call your name when the order is ready. There was a relaxed and friendly atmosphere here and I think it’s a great spot to meet friends or bring your laptop to work at. This is a cute coffee shop in San Diego with affordable & quality coffee.
Order online? Yes
Indoor & Outdoor seating? Yes
Food menu? Yes - they serve pastries
Non-dairy milk is extra
Location:
1495 Pacific Highway Suite100
San Diego, CA 92101
Achilles Coffee Roasters
We got coffee and breakfast when we visited this Achilles Coffee and enjoyed both! If you order ahead, they will most likely wait to make the coffees until you get there. If you enjoy pour-over coffee, this is a great choice with lots of options from light to dark roasts to try. There is also plenty of outdoor seating here.
Order online? Yes
Indoor & Outdoor seating? Yes
Food menu? Yes - they serve breakfast, lunch, build-your-own bagels & juices
Non-dairy milk is extra
Location:
372 Fourth Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
Other locations:
Downtown SD
Solana Beach
Ballpark Village
Seven Seas Roasting Co.
We found this San Diego gem at the farmer’s market in Little Italy where Seven Seas Roasting have their truck or stall (Saturdays). We recommend the honey cinnamon latte which seems to be staple at most coffee shops in San Diego and it’s so good! Their flagship cafe & roaster is located in South Park.
Order online? Yes, except at farmer’s market location
Indoor & Outdoor seating? Yes
Food menu? Yes - they serve toast & bagels
Non-dairy milk is extra
Location:
600 W Date St
San Diego, CA 92101
Other locations:
South Park (Flagship)
Orange County
Hillcrest farmers market
Little Italy Market where we found Seven Seas Coffee!
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