50 Best Coffee Shops near Imperial Beach

“I’m Brazilian, and this coffee in the picture is the best I’ve had in US since I moved here (and I’ve tried coffee on both coasts!)

The mocha I had at the store was really good as well! My new fav coffee place!

Ps. If you have a Keurig like I do, I recommend using the iced coffee mode and small size, so your coffee won’t be watery 😉“

“I am new to IB and am just so impressed with Katy's Cafe! They are busy (so you know they're good!), but they get your order out quick. The staff is friendly, inviting and accommodating! I had my dog and daughter and they could obviously tell that I had my hands full and brought my order outside to me without me even asking. I have definitely found my go to local coffee shop!“

“Food & Folks are always Fabulous“

“Cute espresso stand, shares a space and open seating area with Mike Hess Brewing. They offer your standard offerings of espresso drinks - lattes, mochas, americanos. I visited this place twice and found it to be “pretty good.” They’ve got some unique flavors as well. I tried a Mexican mocha, and a latte, and both were tasty but pretty weak. Adding an extra shot to the 20oz drinks would probably improve the rating to an “excellent” review.

Dietary restrictions: They offered milk substitutes - oat, almond“

“Always Love coming to this Starbucks Everyone is friendly, with Excellent Customer service , even when they are busy . Thank you 🥰“

“IB doesn't have a Hodads that's worth waiting in line, but we have Cowabunga and their ice cream is so good and goes great with a little walk on the pier, but if you don't want to walk, there are plenty of places to sit down and enjoy. Worth the wait in line which usually goes by fast. Also, great service!“

“Never knew that they deliver locally! THAT,... was a great surprise“

“They always welcome in the customers and are polite and efficient. This place can get pretty busy during lunch hours but I'm always impressed by their speed. Sometimes the food is better than others but they've never got my order wrong.“

“I ordered the Oaxaca (washed) and Puebla roasts for espresso. Both are out of this world! Hands down some of the best coffee I’ve ever enjoyed. I can’t wait to order more! (Photo taken before opening the second bag)“

“Really cool and unique coffee! I went in and just asked the barista to give me two coffees he recommended and it did not disappoint! We got the black nitro cold brew and the honey lavender and both were delicious! Also got a donut and it was also great. The barista was so friendly! I would totally make this my go to coffee spot when we visit Coronado.“

“Visiting from Michigan! I loved my hot lavender oatmilk latte and poached eggs were amazing! I went 2 days in a row! Lol“

“Their Mazapán Iced Coffee is the Best! 🙌🏼🙌🏼 The coffee is always perfect and keeps you wanting more. I highly recommend it.“

“AMAZING!! My husband and I went to San Diego for a quick getaway and wanted to try Chiefy Cafe based on the reviews. We were so glad we did as the coffee and food is Amazing! We ordered the Open Mind Fat Burner, Mexicano Latte, Acai Bowl, and Turkey Bacon Avocado Croissant. Everything tasted so fresh and delicious - we wanted to savor every bite!! The staff is so friendly and Camile customized the Turkey Bacon Avo without the bread for me, as I am gluten free. We only had 2 days left in SD and went back to Chiefy Cafe and ordered the same thing each day. Camile & Larissa assisted us and were awesome! HIGHLY RECOMMEND CHIEFY CAFE!!“

“Long Play HiFi is pure magic. You wait outside until the owner welcomes you in, kind of like a secret show for caffeine heads. Instant VIP energy. Inside it’s warm light, vinyl spinning something you’ve never Shazam’d, and the air smells like perfectly roasted beans.Tokyo ice that hits like a chilled daydream. Heads-up: if you’re in a hurry, skip it. This spot is for people who want to post up, talk, and let the records run.“

“Got the ceremonial matcha latte with sweetener (simple syrup) & the honey cream top matcha with sweetener (simple syrup) and both were excellent. A lot of people on here complaining of the size but in all honesty, if you truly love matcha I’d rather pay $7 for authentic matcha with smaller volume vs. $7 for a large cup of sweet milk.“

“My coffee drinks and food are always delicious. Friendly, fast service, too. There’s always a line, but it moves fast. Must try if you’re in the area.“

“When we visit San Diego, we eat here at least 3 times. We absolutely LOVE their bagels (they are heavenly and actually give you a good amount of cream cheese!)I love the look of their merch, my only complaint is that we visit yearly, every single year I try to get merch and they are always “sold out” 😔 I dunno how everything is always sold out every-time I ask the last 8 years. Online they tend to be sold out as well the few times I have looked. It is such a dang bummer. I’d love to support with wearing merch. Still hoping one trip I’ll get lucky and they will have something in stock 😅. Also, their lemonade is super super tart. So if you like it sweet like I do, dont get it. The sugar did not help it at all and I added a ton 😂 The other drinks are good!“

“Probably the best coffee I’ve had outside of Washington state since I’ve been here. Food was excellent and a good value also!“

“Absolutely loved this place!
Stopped by for a quick break and tried their matcha drink—so smooth, rich, and perfectly balanced. You can really taste the quality of the matcha. The café itself has a cozy vibe, friendly staff, and a clean, relaxing atmosphere. Great spot to unwind or get a little work done. Highly recommend!“

“I loved !!! great food and service“

“Delicious coffee drinks and handmade baked goods. Check out the stan of Anthony Bourdain in all aspects of this charming spot.“

“Excellent service and the croissant was so good . Thank you so much. 😋“

“this is my favorite coffee shop in Chula Vista as of today 🙌“

“Staff is very friendly & welcoming. awesome yoga class!“

“When we visit San Diego, we eat here at least 3 times. We absolutely LOVE their bagels (they are heavenly and actually give you a good amount of cream cheese!)I love the look of their merch, my only complaint is that we visit yearly, every single year I try to get merch and they are always “sold out” 😔 I dunno how everything is always sold out every-time I ask the last 8 years. Online they tend to be sold out as well the few times I have looked. It is such a dang bummer. I’d love to support with wearing merch. Still hoping one trip I’ll get lucky and they will have something in stock 😅. Also, their lemonade is super super tart. So if you like it sweet like I do, dont get it. The sugar did not help it at all and I added a ton 😂 The other drinks are good!“

“We were in town from the East coast for 5 days. Achilles was our go-to breakfast place. It is exceptional. Friendly staff and great food and lots of excellent coffee choices.“

“What a lovely place to stop for lunch! We got lychee rose green tea and raspberry green tea to drink, both delicious, and loved the butterfly tea bag tags! To eat, we tried the smoked salmon croissant and traditional danish. The smoked salmon croissant was so good that we went back the next day for another! The traditional danish was delicious as well! Would highly recommend this sweet cafe!“

“Freddy and staff not only offer great food, drinks and knowledge. They’re very welcoming and kind. Honestly, this is a place you want to be for a boost mentally, physically and spiritually!“

“Good beer and good people.“

“I want to say yes and recommend them. But I can't because I have a subscription to their coffee but they sent me the wrong coffee. it's been about a week, I've call a few times, left two voice mail messages, I've emailed as well and I have not gotten any response at all. The coffee I bought and subscribed to is good, but I can't continue to do business with a company that won't respond to their customers to fix their mistakes.“

“First time there, was very pleasant.“

“First time and had to come back. When I’m the area def hitting up again“

“Coffee

Came across this place last week when I was walking Marty. What drew me in to the front door that doesn’t scream coffee shop, were the hours. This place opens early in the morning. Like East Coast early. The coffee is good. It’s got a nice vibe, and it moved onto my list of places I will be back to.

Vibe - ☘️☘️☘️☘️
Food & Drink - ☘️☘️☘️☘️
Value - ☘️☘️☘️☘️
Service - ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

Overall - ☘️☘️☘️☘️

Parking: Don’t know if the parking on the street was free or not because I parked in the parking lot. That was free.

Kid-friendliness: Typical of any coffee shop in the city.

Wheelchair accessibility: It’s a little, narrow inside, but certainly doable. Also, for a wheelchair you want to enter on the 4th Street side, right in the middle of the building. The corner door has stairs that would be difficult.“

“Coffee was delicious but I also had a California Omelette and omg.. best ever!! Will be back for sure. Hubby had the chocolate croissant and it was so good.“

“Orange Cardamom Iced Latte is my favorite coffee in the entire WORLD!!! Sooooo addicting!“

“I recently stumbled upon Kenzie and it will definitely be somewhere I visit regularly! Their iced vietnamese coffee is delicious, coconut latte was also good. They also have some gluten free pastries options. The staff is very friendly and I felt welcome from the moment I arrived!“

“It is one of our favorite spots. Incredible food. Incredible service. Gorgeous atmosphere. Right in the heart of the village Coronado island.“

“Great customer service great food Great coffee Highly recommended“

“This is a very laid-back inviting coffee shop. It's a little kiosk on a patio with plenty of shaded seating. They offer a variety of espresso based beverages, smoothies, teas, pastries, and locally made breakfast burritos.

I had a cortado with 2% milk for $4. It was well made. It was a little strong up front, but it settled after a bit to a smooth and rich flavor. I enjoyed it very much. I also enjoyed the friendly conversation offered by the gent running the kiosk and some of the locals that visited.

Cool spot to meet up with friends, enjoy a beverage, and have some conversation.“

“Rrrrrrrrrrrr you ready For some good coffee? Go and visit patrick and get some of the freshest coffee you can in San Diego“

“I took my cat-loving granddaughter to spend an hour with the kitties. Her mother is allergic so it was especially meaningful. After a brief orientation we were able to enjoy the different personalities and ask questions about each cat's background. A basket of toys was made available. As cats do, most wanted to be left alone. Except Mia. She could have been adopted on the spot. But alas Mom...“

“The best specialty coffee roaster in San Diego! You can tell they have great relationships with their farmers and care about their products. Coffee always tastes great in the shop and when I bring bags of beans home. I’m always taking friends here to try some good coffee. 😊“

“the best horchata iced coffee!“

“This place was AMAZEBALLS!!!!!!!!!! The infamous Diego Garcia took my order and suggested I got an iced BEST DRINK EVER and a Better Breakfast Sandwich and it was so so so so GOOD! Service and incredible, me and my family of 13 had a beautiful experience at Better Buzz and we absolutely plan on coming back.
Best place to get buzzed!“

“great coffee and watching dogs play at the dog park.“

“Met the owner and was pleasantly surprised. She knew exactly what she was doing, great coffee and syrups all home made. She took her time with each cup to ensure that everything tasted good. I had a great conversation of how she started and where she wants to take this coffee shop and I would love to come again.The coffee was more of a light roast (I prefer medium to dark) but it was still a good cup of coffee.“

“This morning I had the best macchiato I’ve had in a very long time. They serve it the traditional way and I cannot put into words how awesome it was…the coffee was yummy and the barista was amazing. I’m flying back to SD just to get this coffee again =)“

“Relaxing with a great view“

“We're visiting, and the youngest wanted some boba!! The gentlemen running the restaurant was so sweet! The Boba, black mango tea, and oreo shake were so good! We also ordered mild buffalo chicken fries, lemon pepper fries, and sweet BBQ fries, and they were all delicious!!! I can't wait to visit again. We will be back!!!“

“Lovely decor with outdoor seating. The Avocado Toast was delicious 😋“