north-parkDaily 07:00-17:00Public cafe
James Coffee on 30th Street in North Park, San Diego, the local roaster's longtime production roastery with a sit-down cafe while Little Italy rebuilds.
Sources from: Single-origin Ethiopia, Colombia, Brazil
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail, Subscription
north-parkSun-Thu 06:30-17:00, Fri-Sat 06:30-18:00Public cafe
Communal Coffee on University Avenue in North Park, San Diego, the flower-shop-meets-cafe that opened in 2016 and now anchors five neighborhood roaster locations.
Sources from: Single-origin Latin America, East Africa
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
gaslamp-quarterMon-Fri 06:30-15:30, Sat-Sun 07:00-15:30Public cafe
The WestBean Coffee Roasters on Broadway in downtown San Diego, the small-batch roaster supplying 20-plus local restaurants and pouring at Liberty Public Market.
Sources from: Direct-trade Latin America, Africa
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
north-parkDaily 07:00-17:00Public cafe
Holsem Coffee on University Avenue in North Park, San Diego, the in-house roaster from Muna Farhat and Salpi Sleiman known for freeze-dried fruit latte flights.
Sources from: Ethically-sourced Latin America, East Africa
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
hillcrestDaily 05:30-20:00Public cafe
Better Buzz Coffee in Hillcrest, San Diego, the local chain's flagship roastery cafe with a vintage Probat roaster, cold-brew lab and a full espresso bar.
Sources from: Latin America blends, East Africa single-origin
How they serve: Espresso, Cold brew, Whole bean retail
north-county-coastDaily 06:30-17:00Public cafe
Lofty Coffee on Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas, north San Diego County, a specialty coffee roaster running two neighbouring cafes plus brunch service.
Sources from: Direct-trade Latin America, Ethiopia
How they serve: Espresso, Pour over, Whole bean retail, Subscription