Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
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.
Good Food Award • 2026
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Mostra Coffee
Bankers Hill, San Diego
Bankers Hill house roaster for Philippine coffee, espresso, inventive signature drinks, pour-over, and beans to take home.
Torque Coffee
City Heights, San Diego
City Heights roastery-cafe for expressive espresso, pour-over, transparent producer pricing, and beans roasted behind the bar.
Ranked • 2024
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City: San Diego
Intent: Must Visit