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Favorite San Diego Coffee Shops

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I was a barista for years and these are my favorite coffee shops in San Diego County. I take my coffee very seriously and trying out coffee shops is my favorite hobby so you know I have the good recs. I’ll share info about drinks, food, parking, seat...
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For the Coffee Connoisseur

 
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Compa Coffee has everything including indoor and outdoor seating, a play area for the little ones, easy parking, reliable WiFi, and an extensive food menu. Where they really shine though is their creative coffee drinks with house made syrups. My pers...
Compa Coffee Roasters
 
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They make a great iced vanilla oatmilk latte which is my go to drink. The drinks are consistent and they make their syrups in house. It’s always a solid option when I want a good cup of coffee and they haven’t let me down yet. Multiple locations thro...
James Coffee Co
 
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If you’re looking for an exceptional cup of coffee look no further than Arc and Kin. This hidden spot in Scripps Ranch makes lattes I find myself going to sleep dreaming about getting the next morning. Andy, the owner of Arc & Kin, has created a ...
Arc & Kin
 
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The Kyoto Cold Brew from Lofty Coffee Co. used to be my go to drink when I worked nearby one of their locations. With multiple San Diego locations it’s absolutely worth stopping by to try their smooth cold brew or well-balanced espresso beverages. I ...
Lofty Coffee Co.

For the Ambience

 
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This hidden gem tucked up away in San Marcos is the perfect spot to meet a friend for coffee or if you’re looking for a new place to study. There’s plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and a large menu of food and drinks. All of their profits go to s...
TERI Common Grounds Café & Coffee Bar
 
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There’s not many things that scream San Diego more than drinking your coffee with a waterfront view and that’s exactly what Superbloom offers. They pair that beautiful view with fun seasonal specialty drinks as well. We hosted all of our guests here ...
Superbloom Coffee & Juice
 
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This coffee shop is located in North Park and in true North Park fashion has such a cute aesthetic. My first introduction to Holsem was through their Banana Bread Cold Brew and I would truly drink it every day if I could.
Holsem Coffee
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For the Productive Vibe

 
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I’m not joking when I say that 90% of my schoolwork for my undergraduate degree happened in this coffee shop. With plentiful parking, a solid food menu, comfortable seating, accessible bathrooms, lots of outlets to charge my laptop, a very sweet staf...
Brew Coffee Spot
 
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With two locations in College Area and Ocean Beach I’m a frequent flyer at Ultreya Coffee Shop. The vibes of the shops are immaculate and they have great drink options including their peak season latte which is made with a house made blueberry and co...
Ultreya Coffee and Tea
 
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Do not sacrifice on quality coffee just because you also need to get some work done at the shop. Scrimshaw Coffee brings the quiet work vibes and top tier coffee. Their Espresso Tonic is delicious and refreshing and they always have a creative menu o...
Scrimshaw Coffee