Dark Horse Coffee Roasters is a cafe in San Diego.
Editorially verified May 18, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
2 hours
Settle in for a charming tea party by the bay with vintage teacups, assorted pastries, and a selection of teas. Relax by the waterfront and enjoy a beautifully styled ...
Guided tour · 2.5 hours
Experience the atmosphere of San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter on our 2.5-hour guided walking tour. You’ll have a chance to sample lots of tasty ethnic cuisine, alo...
Guided tour · 2.5 hours
Enjoy a leisurely walking tour through San Diego's Little Italy to some of the tastiest restaurants and shops in the area. Explore piazzas, learn about local history, ...
Address: 3794 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104
Caffe Italia in San Diego is the Little Italy espresso bar on India Street since 1992, pulling Miscela d'Oro beans imported from Italy at La Pensione.
DrinkCappuccino with Miscela d'Oro espresso
TipOrder an affogato with the house gelato; the patio fills first on Mercato Saturdays.
Tartine in Coronado is the long-running First Street European cafe and bistro near the Ferry Landing, with patio seating, pastries, sandwiches and an all-day.
DrinkEuropean cafe coffee with pastry
TipIndoor and patio seating; reservations recommended on weekends, the patio fills by 11am.
Hob Nob Hill in San Diego is the Bankers Hill 1944 institution where the bakery counter opens at 6am, with fresh muffins, cakes and the long-running American.
DrinkFilter coffee with biscuits and gravy
TipGet a counter seat at 7am for the bakery-fresh muffin; the dining room runs lunch and dinner too.
Bread and Cie in San Diego is the Hillcrest European bakery and cafe on University Avenue, a rustic stone-hearth bread room serving cafe drinks.
DrinkCappuccino with focaccia
TipThe kalamata olive bread is the room's signature; the cafe serves sandwiches on house-baked rolls.
Sidecar Doughnuts and Coffee in San Diego is the Costa Mesa import in Del Mar Highlands Town Center, a small-batch doughnut counter rotating six monthly.
DrinkDrip coffee with seasonal doughnut
TipThe huckleberry doughnut and the butter-and-salt are the recurring strengths; arrive by 9am for the full case.
Lofty Coffee in North County is the Encinitas Coast Highway roaster and cafe, a converted gas station with a wide patio and Lofty's direct-trade single.
DrinkFilter pour-over
TipThe patio runs heater-equipped year-round; the Encinitas cafe is the original of the four-cafe group.
