41 Best Coffee Roasters in San Diego

“This coffee is the best! Hands down! Forget Starbucks! And support local!“

“Great coffee, it's a nice little café with an excellent service and pet friendly. I would go to this café to have a chat or a meeting cause tables and chairs are pretty much non existent. But it is perfect cause the attention is fast, coffee is good and everything just flows. The owners dog came up and is just a great and friendly dog.“

“Jacob is an extremely knowledgeable barista and friendly human being. The coffee selection is A+ and his passion behind crafting a delicious, sustainable cup comes right through when you speak to him. As a fellow Brooklyn native, I also enjoyed Jacob’s little New York touches to this coffee shop like his MTA metro card themed gift card. I highly recommend this coffee shop to anyone looking for top-tier coffee.“

“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.“

“Stopped by for the first time after spending the morning on the water, and it was just the thing I needed! I ordered a lavender latte, and it was the best one I’ve had in a long time.“

“hands down best salted caramel latte ever“

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“The coffee is here is excellent. Cold brew is spectacular black. It needs no sugar or milk. Smooth and sweet all by itself. Iced Aztec Mocha is a perfect blend of espresso, chocolate and milk. Skip Starbucks. Highly recommend!“

“Absolutely LOVE Ultreya! Both locations are top notch. We love it so much that we get coffee beans sent to us in Illinois. Great staff, great coffee, great tea, delicious food and pastries, and amazing owners. If you haven’t been here, you will be in love after you go!“

“One of the best coffees I’ve ever hard. Crafted art, true passion, excellence and love for the world of coffee. If you love great coffee or you’re a coffee aficionado, this is a must-do cafe experience. The staff are friendly and courteous and the artists chilled and cool without being pretentious. You won’t be disappointed, probably one of the best coffees in the world. Roasted on site.“

“Third time coming in here! Ordered an espresso and a cortado of their Anaerobic Natural Costa Rica Black Diamond this morning, and the whole order was absolutely delicious it hit all the flavor notes! Torque Coffee is the place to go if you’re looking for a specialty espresso or pour-over. Shoutout to Michelle & Taylor, who show such care and attention to detail that’s rare to find it truly comes through in both the taste and presentation (they even preheat the SPRO cup if you’re ordering in-house!). It’s easy to see why Torque is a neighborhood favorite — I always look forward to my next visit!“

“Absolutely LOVE Ultreya! Both locations are top notch. We love it so much that we get coffee beans sent to us in Illinois. Great staff, great coffee, great tea, delicious food and pastries, and amazing owners. If you haven’t been here, you will be in love after you go!“

“Shell Yeah! 🐚 Im in San Diego at Trident Coffee on Mission Boulevard and it's been a phenomenal experience! From the food, the drink, the atmosphere and the staff! Sydney was an amazing representative of Tridents Coffee's core values and really went above and beyond to deliver the best possible service. She connected and greeted every customer that came in with a buzzing energy and served each and every customer with her full effort. I would highly recommend Trident Coffee on Mission Boulevard! Thank you Sydney and thank you Trident Coffee!“

“You’re all sleeping on the food options. Not only do they have interesting slow bar and espresso drinks, but their food is INSANE. So much attention to details when it comes to ingredients and food offerings. It also feels like a community coffee shop. RB is lucky to have them!“

“I am a PICKY coffee gal through and through. But WOW did I LOVE this coffee experience. From the minute I walked in, to ordering a drink, to sipping my coffee, the vibe was IMMACULATE. Wonderful barista, wonderful coffee, and DELICIOUS homemade syrups! YUM YUM YUM.“

“I visited Nibbles for the first time in PB today with a Senior Tour Group. It was fantastic!! I had the Mocha drink and it was soo delicious!!! But not to mention their Chocolates!! They were tasty and could not get enough!! A much stop and visit place for sure!!!! And the owners a most wonderful couple!!! Loved it and will be back!!!“

“We had a delicious mocha and maple syrup latte! Quick service before work or the gym and easy parking.“

“Very tasty coffee, pleasant space, cool location, nice barista.“

“Went for first visit to try their coffee and was not disappointed. It was delicious and staff was friendly. Will be returning!“

“I’m visiting from out of town and I saw this place online and thought I’d check it out, Nico helped me pick out the Vanilla cinnamon latte. It was sooo good! Seriously great quality coffee. Highly recommend coming here, great coffee, great service, and a good location.“

“Fantastic Ramen. It's a must!!“

“I really love the Crème Brûlée at Mostra Coffee—the flavor is fantastic. However, I’ve noticed that the taste can be a bit inconsistent depending on the person making it. Sometimes it’s perfect, but other times it feels a little different. It’s a great drink, but I hope the quality remains consistent every time“

“Good matcha, not overly sweet. I prefer matcha bitter. They have so many choices for matcha drinks and fun seasonal flavors.

Alternative (plant based/vegan) milk choices.

Love the patient and friendly staff.

Plentiful seating inside and out. Normally not at all crowded when I go in early evenings, but it can get busy. Still totally worth the wait.

I love that they serve hot drinks without a plastic lid so I can be mindful of plastic consumption.

They also have snacks, sandwiches items for sale.

Thankfully they have a restroom for customers! Definitely a necessity in this neighborhood.

Five 🌟 stars - worth giving a tip.“

“My favorite coffee ☕️. Great service 🥰“

“Best spot for coffee in Pacific Beach!“

“Love it! The taste of the coffee is very fresh. The clean ingredients fit my eating habits perfectly 💯“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Great coffee! Love the cherry bomb latte! The swag is dope too! Very nice and welcoming staff!“

“You know those rare moments when you walk into a place and instantly feel like you’re being taken care of by a genuinely good human? That was us — me and my man! — strolling into Bird Rock Coffee a solid 10 minutes before closing (which is usually the danger zone for awkward vibes 😬).

But instead of getting the classic “please don’t order anything complicated” energy, we were greeted by Amanda, who may very well be the soul of that café.

She welcomed us with the sweetest smile, zero rush, zero pressure. Not only did she help us pick out what we wanted, she actually took the time — at closing time! — to share her story, talk with us like friends, and make us feel so genuinely appreciated. Who does that anymore?!

✨ And honestly… in a world where so much customer service feels robotic or rushed, having someone like Amanda remind us what real human connection feels like? It’s priceless. It’s the kind of warmth you can’t automate, can’t fake, and absolutely can’t replace with a robot.

We walked in expecting a quick caffeine grab.
We walked out feeling like we’d had a moment.
And that is all thanks to Amanda.

Bird Rock Coffee, Little Italy — you’ve got a gem on your team. Treat her well, celebrate her often, and know she’s out here turning tired end-of-day customers into lifelong fans. 💛

If you want kindness with your coffee, go see Amanda.
She’s the kind of person who makes the world feel lighter.
#BirdRockCoffee #CustomerServiceMagic #AmandaIsAmazing #HumansOverRobots #LittleItalyLove“

“Colombe has become my favorite coffee place I have visited. Their drinks are delicious and there is a good variety of what you can get. Their half tan drinks are my favorite, with a strong coffee flavor while being light and smooth. The chai is also good but not too spicy. The food is my only issue with Colombe. It tends to taste good but is often stale and there have been times when there are gnats in the display case. The service is also great. It can be a long wait because they have a lot of customers but the quality and the kindness of the baristas makes it worth it. I like that they also have free water available with cups and wifi.“

“Update: Virtuoso was once, the higher end, Organic coffee beans that give the coffee a fresh and, most notably, a clean taste that is highly enjoyable. Was one of the best Coffee Roasters in San Diego County. This was my go to roaster for every day coffee. It's changed to Talitha, and I dropped one Star for two reasons: not knowing if the beans are roasted freshly or part of a big batch that's a few weeks old; and, second reason, slow shipping--no beans yet. One plus, Talitha still have a few beans that made Virtuoso, and ordered them. Will they be as good, or even better, I will update. My biggest issue with ever roaster is not knowing type of bean(s), origin, country, etc...“

“Best Cold Brew coffee! Baked items and burritos! Never disappointed.“

“hands down best salted caramel latte ever“

“hands down best salted caramel latte ever“

“As a lover of coffee I have to tell you this is a sleeper spot! The baristas are not just great at their job but some of the nicest and friendliest people! which is very rare these days and greatly appreciated! I asked for a pour over suggestion and Nico was willing to give his recommendations and was actually engaging and enthusiastic! (This is the day after Christmas might I add!) this is hands down THE SPOT. If you’re in the gaslamp area of San Diego you have to stop by. Also the breakfast sandwiches are killer.“

“Best coffee in San Diego!!!! ☕️✨“

“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.“

“Love this place.. so happy to discover it!“

“Super Café. Kleines Café nett eingerichtet“