35 Best Coffee Roasters in San Diego

“hands down best salted caramel latte ever“

“Not to be dramatic, but I popped in here while visiting friends in SD from SF for my normal chai latte order. It was The Best to go chai latte I’ve had to date. I refuse to go to Starbucks as theirs is a sugary mess. I enjoy chai tea because of its flavorful spices mixture. However even with good chai I usually have to order it with extra chai because they are made more like steamed milk with a pinch of chai. Not the case here! I mentioned to the friendly staff that I loved their chai. They smiled and said thank you, we make it fresh every morning. Kudos! I very much appreciate the effort and can’t wait to come back to visit and have another.“

“This coffee shop is wonderful! Not only is the coffee top of the line with flavor but the staff are incredibly kind. I had a work trip that took me to San Diego recently and I would walk a few miles to this shop every morning just for the beautiful experience this place gives. It was the perfect way to start the day! When I came back I actually ordered bags of coffee as gifts for family for the holidays and a few for myself as well (it's that good yall!) but somehow mine never came so I wrote the staff and they sent me two bags just to make up for my lost package. These are the sweetest people. Thank you for being such a great coffee shop!“

“Such a great shop. Love the products.“

“I highly recommend ordering their Oat milk Draft Latte! Their seasonal flavors never cease to amaze! They've had some intriguing flavors that have blown me away. Never too sweet, always perfectly balanced to complement the coffees. The only negative opinion I have is of their chai tea latte, it could (and should) definitely be improved as it doesn't match their same level of craft and quality as their coffee and other teas. Their pastry selection is incredible! I'll drive out of the way to get an olive oil cake or almond croissant here. They do have gluten free pastries available too!“

“Best coffee in San Diego!!!! ☕️✨“

“hands down best salted caramel latte ever“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“Cold brew coffee has a great aroma and taste. The donuts that you can eat as a side are not too sweet and are mild, so they go well with coffee. It is a great place to fully enjoy the leisurely San Diego ocean with a cup of coffee through the large windows that let in the sunlight.“

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“This place makes pretty good coffees and matchas. They also offer very good pasteries and baked goods.

They offer inside and outside seating. The place gets very packed during peek hours, so either come early or later in the day.

They also offer a small market offering snacks and beverages.“

“The house made syrups are delicious. It’s a straightforward coffee shop with a really cool vibe. My favorite is Tres Leches syrup!

There’s a parking lot that’s always packed so you’ll have to grab street parking if you don’t walk.“

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

“A reliable coffee spot - their coffee doesn’t give me the jitters which I admire. The staff has always been kind and it’s typically a pretty popular spot for fellow wfh civilians enjoy their workload in a local space.

Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp offer to front entry“

“My favorite coffee ☕️. Great service 🥰“

“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. 😊“

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

“Fantastic Ramen. It's a must!!“

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

“Loved it! 😍😍 Came for an event and fell in love with this place. So cool and best atmosphere ever“

“I had a coffee yesterday and thought it was quite a nice set up. Very professional coffee operation they have there. Prompt and courteous service. Nice patio seating. But to the owners: PLEASE! OFFER UNSWEETENED PLANT BASED MILKS! If there is no added sugar in your cow milk, then believe me, there shouldnt be any in the almond milk. It tastes gross and it's wildly unhealthy to have 14% added sugars.“

“I travel in many places and I’m coffee lover. in San Diego Especially I tried many coffee shops at least 5-8 places but most of them taste same as gas station coffee! Finally find The spot where Really high-quality coffee is made with taste ! and reasonable price! 👍“

“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.“

“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...“

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

“I have campfire almost every time and I love it . Potent coffee.:). Addicting to it..“

“My name is Bruce. This is one of my favorite coffeehouses in all of San Diego. I love the place. It's very relaxed and low key. The service and friendliness of the staff are great. It's in a great location for people watching. It's very dog friendly as well. And they make sure to memorize the names of the regular customers. It can get crowded, due to the convention center visitors coming over.“

“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.“

“I recently tried a honey-cinnamon latte at a local cafe, and it was hands down the best I've ever had. The combination of sweet honey and warm cinnamon was perfectly balanced, with smooth espresso and a creamy froth that made every sip a delight. The atmosphere was cozy, and the staff was friendly—definitely worth a visit if you're looking for a delicious and comforting coffee experience.“

“hands down best salted caramel latte ever“

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