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San Diego cafes for house roaster

Reviewed cafes in San Diego where house roaster is a real reason to go, not just a minor extra.

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House Roaster picks

The cafe's own roasting program is part of what makes it worth visiting.

Bird Rock / La Jolla, San Diego

Original La Jolla house roaster for seasonal espresso, rotating brewed coffee, Kalita pour-over, and beans to take home.

Downtown / Core-Columbia, San Diego

Downtown Listening Lab for light-roasted espresso, pour-over, rare lots, house-baked Swedish buns, and beans to take home.

Bankers Hill, San Diego

Bankers Hill house roaster for Philippine coffee, espresso, inventive signature drinks, pour-over, and beans to take home.

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City: San Diego Intent: House Roaster

Mapped reviewed cafes in San Diego where house roaster is a real reason to go.

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