coffee in San Diego
you get every independent in San Diego, ranked by what locals rate rather than what pays for placement. no chains, so what you see is what you would queue for.
570 cafes · 98 roasters · avg nri 53
see the best coffee shops in San Diego
the best specialty cafes in San Diego are Trident Coffee Imperial Beach, Jaunt Coffee Roasters, and Bird Rock Coffee Roasters - La Jolla. they lead 570 independent coffee shops here, ranked by the natural ranking index, a 0-100 merit score blending review quality, local credibility, and web presence. no chains.
every specialty cafe in San Diego, ranked by nri
466 results
Trident Coffee Imperial Beach
eliteSan Diego, USA|cafe
4.9(837)
new wavelocal cred96%
nri score97
Jaunt Coffee Roasters
eliteSan Diego, USA|cafe
4.8(960)
local cred96%
nri score92
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters - La Jolla
eliteSan Diego, USA|cafe
4.6(1,391)
local cred93%
nri score86
Trident Coffee Coronado
eliteSan Diego, USA|cafe
4.8(472)
local cred90%
nri score86
Trident Coffee
eliteSan Diego, USA|cafe
4.9(242)
local cred94%
nri score85
Zumbar Coffee & Tea
eliteSan Diego, USA|cafe
4.7(723)
local cred88%
nri score85
Pannikin Coffee & Tea
featuredSan Diego, USA|cafe
4.5(1,545)
local cred95%
nri score84
Azucar
featuredSan Diego, USA|cafe
4.7(792)
local cred88%
nri score84
Banana Dang Coffee
featuredSan Diego, USA|cafe
4.7(546)
local cred88%
nri score84
Chiefy Cafe
featuredSan Diego, USA|cafe
4.7(530)
local cred88%
nri score84
Kaffee Meister - Santee Coffeehouse
featuredSan Diego, USA|cafe
4.7(530)
local cred88%
nri score84
Donny's Cafe
featuredSan Diego, USA|cafe
4.9(321)
nri score84
Surf Lounge
featuredSan Diego, USA|cafe
5(218)
nri score84
Ryan Bros Coffee
featuredSan Diego, USA|cafe
4.6(769)
local cred88%
nri score83
The Forum Coffee House
featuredSan Diego, USA|cafe
4.6(751)
local cred88%
nri score83
Humble Bean Cafe
featuredSan Diego, USA|cafe
4.8(431)
local cred72%
nri score83
Rockie's Frozen Yogurt
featuredSan Diego, USA|cafe
4.8(412)
local cred72%
nri score83
Lofty Coffee Little Italy Cafe and Bakery
featuredSan Diego, USA|cafe
4.5(1,155)
local cred95%
nri score82
Blue Mug Coffee & Tea
featuredSan Diego, USA|cafe
4.8(394)
local cred72%
nri score82
Finjan Coffee Shop Co.
featuredSan Diego, USA|cafe
4.8(342)
local cred72%
nri score82
Living Room Coffeehouse
featuredSan Diego, USA|cafe
4.4(1,498)
local cred88%
nri score81
The Cat Cafe
featuredSan Diego, USA|cafe
4.5(895)
local cred88%
nri score81
Caffe Italia
featuredSan Diego, USA|cafe
4.5(686)
local cred88%
nri score81
Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
featuredSan Diego, USA|cafe
4.6(628)
local cred88%
nri score81
faq
what is the best cafe in San Diego?
Trident Coffee Imperial Beach is the top-ranked cafe in San Diego, scoring 97/100 on the natural ranking index. it is ranked on review quality, local credibility, and web presence, with chains excluded.
how many specialty coffee shops are in San Diego?
570 independent specialty coffee shops in San Diego, all ranked by the natural ranking index. chains are excluded by default.
where do locals get coffee in San Diego?
Trident Coffee Imperial Beach draws the highest share of local regulars in San Diego, with a local-credibility score of 96/100, the proportion of reviewers who live in town rather than visiting as tourists.
browse all 531 cafes in san diego
- Trident Coffee Imperial Beach
- Jaunt Coffee Roasters
- Bird Rock Coffee Roasters - La Jolla
- Trident Coffee Coronado
- Trident Coffee
- Zumbar Coffee & Tea
- Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
- Chiefy Cafe
- Donny's Cafe
- Pannikin Coffee & Tea
- Kaffee Meister - Santee Coffeehouse
- Surf Lounge
- Azucar
- Banana Dang Coffee
- Humble Bean Cafe
- The Forum Coffee House
- Rockie's Frozen Yogurt
- Ryan Bros Coffee
- Lofty Coffee Little Italy Cafe and Bakery
- Blue Mug Coffee & Tea
- Finjan Coffee Shop Co.
- Lemon Grove Coffee
- Sip-N-Sea Cafe
- Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
- Clairemont Coffee
- The Cat Cafe
- Rosemonts Cafe
- Come On Over Cafe
- Succulent Coffee
- Caffe Italia
- Living Room Coffeehouse
- Gladly Coffee
- Coffee Cycle Roasting
- Grindhouse
- California Bean
- Lestat's on Park
- Lofty Coffee Company
- Kuma Café
- The Coffee Drop
- Camp Coffee Company
- Fruittitude
- Fallbrook Coffee Company
- Brew Coffee Spot
- Adore Coffee House
- Kaffee Meister - Lakeside Coffee Bar & Drive-Thru
- Pump Coffee
- Lestat's Hillcrest
- Cafe Elysa
- Brown Cup Cafe & Lounge
- Rob’s Brewpoint
- Katy's Cafe
- chikita cafe
- James Coffee Co.
- Portal Coffee
- CUPPA CUPPA COFFEE COMPANY
- Heartwork Coffee
- Cafeina Cafe
- Libra Coffee Roasting Company
- S3 Coffee Bar
- The Cup Coffee
- Bound Coffee Company
- Parlor Doughnuts
- Idego Coffee
- Bird Rock Coffee Roasters - Torrey Pines
- Fourtillfour Cafe
- Babycakes Hillcrest
- Saigon Coffee
- Chiefy Cafe SDSU
- Subterranean Coffee Boutique
- Nomad Donuts
- Val's Coffee Corner
- Ocean Cafe
- Influx Cafe Little Italy
- Kakawa Coffee
- The King's Craft Coffee Co.
- Swami's Café Downtown
- Achilles Coffee Roasters Gaslamp
- Java Earth Coffee North PB
- Flor and Seed Coffee Roasters
- Copa Vida - East Village
- The Hamlett Coffee Shop & Apothecary
- Daniel's Coffee
- Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
- Coffee Hub and Cafe
- Frost Me Cafe and Bakery
- La Clochette
- Cafe Bassam
- Coffeentalk
- Cafe de l'Opera
- Newbreak Coffee & Cafe
- Achilles Coffee Roasters @ The Rey
- Art of Espresso
- Ironsmith Coffee Roasters
- The Coffee Corner
- Communal Coffee
- Vinaka Cafe
- Liquid Bean Cafe
- HOB Coffee on Park
- Jitters Coffee Pub
- Ryan Bros Coffee of San Marcos
- Pacific Bean Coffee
- Presotea & Coffee Shop
- James Coffee Cafe and Bakery
- Bay Park Coffee
- Baba Coffee - Coffee Carlsbad
- Tyne Coffee Co.
- Pinpoint Cafe
- Tea Amo
- Elevated Coffee & Confections
- Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
- Captain's Grounds Coffee
- Influx Cafe
- EscoGelato
- CroBean Cafe & Bakery
- Lani Coffee
- Donut Bar
- bica
- The Story Caffe
- Glazed Coffee & Creamery
- Industrial Grind Coffee
- Rise Coffee and Boba
- Midnight Animal Coffee
- Pavaraga Espresso Bar
- Corner Bakery Cafe
- Selva Coffee House
- Archer's Arrow Coffee House
- Bump Coffee
- 1022 Cafe & Gelateria
- Agave Coffee & Café
- Home Coffee
- The Flower Pot Cafe and Bakery
- Tappi's Cafe
- Chocolate SD
- Interim Coffee
- CAFE 160
- Dolche cafe/ Mexifood
- Invita Café
- Village Cafe
- The Coffee Method
- Point Break Cafe
- Moniker General
- Yipao Coffee
- GEM COFFEE SD
- Cargo Cafe - Centerside
- TOAST Cafe
- Vanitea Cafe
- Mostra Coffee
- Mama Kat's Restaurant
- Kaffa Coffee
- MOE COFFEE-NORTH PARK
- The WestBean Coffee Roasters
- Kona Coffee Co.
- Gordy's Bakery and Coffeehouse
- Cali Cafe
- Nado Gelato Cafe
- Spill the Beans Coffee and Bagels
- Java Earth Coffee La Jolla
- Gelato Vero Caffe
- Marathon Coffee
- Atypical Waffle Company
- Krispy Kreme
- Cafe Bella ( ocean beach )
- Old Gallery Coffee House
- Sangucheria Peruvian Street Food
- Lazy Eye Coffee
- Bernardo Winery
- COMPA COFFEE ROASTERS
- Nautical Bean Coffee Company Inc.
- Seaborne Coffee
- Yum Yum Donuts
- Achilles Coffee Roasters @ Park 12
- Ascend Coffee Roasters
- Provecho! Coffee Co.
- Morning Glory
- Tiger Café
- Hanna's Creamery & Cafe
- Brew Wave Coffee
- Living Room Coffeehouse La Jolla
- The Coffee Bar at Foothills Church
- Caffè Caritàzza
- Fig Tree Cafe Pacific Beach
- SHAKA Coffee
- Local Krave Midway / Point Loma
- Jets Espresso
- Parfait Paris
- Mmm...Cakes
- The Template
- Ryan Bros Coffee City Heights
- GuilTea Cravings
- It's Boba Time San Diego
- Leap Coffee - Roastery
- Wahine Kai Shave ice, Kona Coffee and Tea Station/ Hawaiian Tea
- Espresso Lab
- Café Vahik
- Parakeet Café
- Nordstrom Ebar Artisan Coffee
- Up2You Cafe
- Kettle & Stone
- Caffeine Queens
- Rudford's Restaurant
- Copper Top Coffee & Donuts
- Caffe Tazza
- Yipbee Boba & Coffee
- Aperture Coffee by Kearny Mesa Deli
- Miracle Potion Pastry & Coffee Shop
- Harvest House Cafe
- Sleeping Tiger Coffees
- Cuppa Juice Cold Pressed Juicery
- Makani Coffeehouse
- Coffee Cup
- Kenzi Coffee & Tea Garden
- Darshan Bakery & Cafe
- Cowles Mountain Coffee
- Rambler Coffee
- Surfdog's Java Hut
- Mnemonic Coffee
- The Lean Bean
- The Funky Lemon
- Cake De Partie
- Moniker Coffee Co
- Cosmic Bloom Coffee
- Montebello Cafe
- Babycakes Imperial Beach
- Rose D Amour Cafe
- Havana 1920
- Trinitea Tea
- Garden Coffee
- CUPPA CUPPA COFFEE LAB
- Bear Buns Bakery
- The French Delights
- Corner Bakery
- Cleveland Cafe
- Parakeet Cafe
- Finjan Shop & Cafe
- Cargo Cafe - Paseo Del Mar
- Blue Luna Cafe & Deli
- MIO + TUO cafe
- Northside Shack - Point Loma
- Vitality Tap
- Snapshot Coffee Bar
- GOODONYA Organic Eatery
- Harry’s Coffee Shop - Del Mar
- Coronado Coffee Company
- CAFÉ a gogo
- ZooBrew
- Surje Coffee at The Gallery
- Leap Coffee - Sabre Springs
- Coffee Dreams
- The Lullabar
- BALBOA PERK, Coffee & Tea
- Yum Yum Donuts Lemon Grove
- Barona Coffee Company
- Living room Coffeehouse RSD
- Intazza Coffee Mug & Grub
- Phatties Bake Shop
- Ding Tea Balboa
- Hob Coffee North Park
- Christine's Coffee
- Boba Love 2
- Communal
- Tina’s Too
- LAB Desserts & Coffee
- Donutopolis
- Baci Coffee
- Traveler Coffee Roaster, LLC
- Caffe Positano, Village
- 6 Grados Coffee
- Plantology Cafe
- Coffee Box
- Claire's Too
- Paris Baguette
- Dot Cafe
- Wholly Crepe
- The Nutrition Place
- Twinkle Boba & Tea Lounge
- Mujer Divina Burrito & Coffee House Chula Vista
- Longplay HiFi
- Sunny Donuts
- Storymakers Coffee Roasters
- The Menu Restaurant
- Dolce Aroma Italian Bakery
- JB Juice & Coffee
- Subterranean Coffee
- R&B Tea San Carlos
- Por Vida
- Inter American Coffee
- Margaritaville Coffee Shop
- Spacebar Cafe & Wine Bistro
- Plume & Brew Coffee
- Apt 206 Coffee
- Presotea RB
- The Bean Box PL
- Better Buzz Coffee La Mesa
- Vili’s Health Bar
- CoCo Playa
- Bay Books Coffee Shop
- Cow-A-Bunga Ice Cream & Coffee
- Thirst Trap
- CAFÉ LaTERRE
- Rikka Fika
- Sunshine Pancake House
- Subterranean Coffee Drive thru
- Three Boys Coffee
- Cargo Cafe - Torrey Pines
- Manivela Coffee Truck
- E.S.B. Cafe
- 7 Café
- Ryan Bros
- Urban Sweet Cafe
- Java Shack
- Hunters of Hendrix
- Portside Coffee & Gelato
- The Tin Scoop Cafe
- Kind Coffee
- Cargo Cafe - Gateway
- Cargo Cafe - Wateridge
- Elixir Juice and Cafe
- Addis Ethiopian Restaurant
- Dodo Café
- Ding Tea San Marcos
- Amalo Brew Coffee
- Charlie's Best Bread
- The Bean Box 701
- skybound coffee + dessert lounge
- Higher Grounds Coffee and Cafe
- 101 Bagels & Subs
- Saigon Soup
- Galu Cafe
- Blackmarket Bakery East Village
- Haven by Communal
- Einstein Bros. Bagels
- Brickyard Coffee & Tea
- Sicilian-ish Cafe and Deli
- Origen Coffee Roasters
- RAD HABITS Juice Co.
- Friends of Friends
- Matcha Cafe Maiko
- Good Source Coffee
- Blue Tattoo Cafe
- Coast Coffee Co
- Gelato 101 Solana Beach
- Bruegger's Bagels
- Moe Coffee Miramar
- Cappuccino Cottage
- Darshan Bakery
- AMICIBAR
- TEC Cafe
- Happytime Tea
- HINAR Dessert Bar & Café
- Dame Más Cafeina
- ASA Bakery
- Kini Koffee
- Capital One Café
- Caffé Caffé
- Cafe Europe
- Unison Coffee
- Rikka Fika (Soft Opening)
- Nutrition Checkpoint
- Marcella June's Coffee Lounge
- Elixir Espresso & Wine Bar
- The Grounds Bean Bar
- JOEHNS Coffee
- Superbloom Coffee & Juice
- XO Fruits
- Terra Cafe
- Royal pearl tea
- Zephyr Café
- The Mighty Bean Coffee Co.
- Grind Coffee Shop
- S3 Coffee Escondido
- Honey Haven
- BCB Coffee
- Cafecito On Palm
- Feliz Coffee Club
- Blitz Boba & Fries
- CRAFT CAFÉ at Mingei
- Asmara Cafe/restaurant
- Dot & Dough
- Casa De Otay
- Shaka Java
- UrbanLife Cafe
- MY Shop Coffee
- Brewed Vista
- Ritual Grounds Roasting
- Maple Tree Coffee
- The Shop Cafe Barrio Logan
- Pinky's Cafe
- Play Kingdom
- What's in Your Cup?
- Big City Bagels Cafe- BCB Cafe
- Just Coffee
- Miss Donut
- 1835 Creative Studios
- Mystical Blends
- Mission Joe Coffee Shop
- Elixir De La Lune
- Caffe Positano, Fairbanks
- Bobby B's
- Merge Carmel Valley
- Garage Collective
- The Library Coffee Shop
- Fres.Co
- The Alley at Westfield UTC
- Figaro Dessert Cafe
- Marketplace
- Dulce Gabbana coffee Shop
- My little coffee shop
- Gold Coffee Shop
- Dodo Bird Donuts
- Jitters Espresso
- Java Time
- Timmy's Place
- Alpine Ride Shop - Bicycle Sales and Service
- Bosley cafe
- BizBaz Boba
- Rhino Cake Co
- Spinnaker Coffee
- Panera Bread
- The Keep Coffee
- Local Krave PB/Bay Ho
- Café Olé
- The Parks Nutrition
- Lava Java
- Jungle Java
- Mission Nutrition
- EL ENCANTO SD
- Cup 'n Go
- Dollshie Coffee
- Café & Bakery
- The Bean
- Olala Crepes
- Rust General Store
- All Better Products Commissary Kitchen
- TimeOut Cafe
- COLIBRI
- Coastal Coffee - Scripps Green
- Duke's Hawaiian Coffee
- Prospect Market
- Bohemian Alchemist
- D's Coffee
- Juice cafe
- Bakin' it Up Collective - An Artisan Bakery
- Bean Box
- IB Espresso
- Zen Coffee & Deli
- Tasty Donuts
- Dolche Mexifood Restaurant
- Isa's Plants
- Winchell's Donut House
- Pour Boy Coffee Company
- Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe
- Cana Cafe
- Dinky Donut Shack
- Bay Brews
- Mrs. Fields
- Yum Yum Yo Frozen Yogurt/Sandwiches/Boba
- NUTRITION O’SIDE Herbalife Oceanside Ind. Dst.
- Copa Vida - San Marcos
- Viva el Cafe
- Cafe Luc Huyen Can
- Hightail Coffee
- Cafe 99 Coffee
- The Coffee Station
- Market La Jolla
- Coastal Coffee - Scripps Memorial Hospital
- Cafeteria Galarza
- Copa Vida - Del Mar
- Cafe Belle 2
- Coffee Shop
- Lone Pine Eatery
- Bistro on Main Street
- Perk Social
- Elsy’s Cafe
- Casa De Otay at Eastlake
- Pannikin
- What's Baking at Pokez
- Aalami Restaurant - Somali Cuisine
- 401 Brew Street
- Rancho Nutrition
- Donut Panic
- TheEscoNutritionSpot
- JOE & THE JUICE
- The Cottage Del Mar
- Base Fuel Bar
- PB Boba Bar
- JuiciN' Java San Diego California
- Roger's Place and Market
- R&B Tea Carlsbad
- Java Joltz
- Copa Vida - UCSD
- Brick & Bell Plus
- The Pine Eatery
- Yogurt Utopia
- Vigilante Coffee Vista
- The Trading Post Café & Bar
- PorchLight Coffee
- Mission Market
- MAD FiX Coffee
- Bazaar Blue Coffeehouse
- East River Credit Repair Coffee Shop San Diego
- South Draft Mission
- Cafe Pronto
- Alcove Community Coffee
- 24 Area Active Duty Recreation Center
- The Trading Post
- Higher Grounds Coffee
- Twin Peaks Coffee
- PORTERS Coffee
- Finjan's Coffee Beans
- Camp coffee
- Boon Town Coffee Shop
- Kubo Coffee
- Bivouac Adventure Lodge Coffee Shop
- Madre Coffee Shop
- Dutch Brothers Coffee under construction
- La Leona Coffee
- Plaza Cafe
- Honney Doffee by Fantasias con Chocolate
- I Building, Student Center
- A Collective Space
- Galley
- rik stor
- The birria teuck
- Tina Zilnicki
- Grand Canyon
- Bills
- Ryan Schillinger's Hot Diggity
- VCS Patriot Brew
- Achilles
- FUNNYS crepas y frappes
- Pho soup