Bird Rock Coffee Roasters is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in San Diego.

1. Bird Rock Coffee Roasters

9.3
5627 La Jolla Blvd (btwn Chelsea & Bird Rock Ave), La Jolla, CA
Coffee Shop · 100 tips and reviews

Alana Y.Alana Yarbrough: They are known for their perfect lattes and coffees- also their delectable pastries. The 'trophy wife' is great, also their 4 shot caramel lattes with whip. Be sure to check out their walls covered in

Katya K.Katya Kameneva: Awesome cortado. They also have some kind of coffee testing lab

Kristen R.Kristen R: I come here for beans for my French press or a perfectly made latte or cappuccino to go.

Zumbar Coffee & Tea is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in San Diego.

2. Zumbar Coffee & Tea

8.7
10920 Roselle St #106 (at Sorrento Valley Blvd), San Diego, CA
Tea Room · Torrey Pines · 42 tips and reviews

John B.John Bixby: Love the Mexican mocha and their americano.

Meldred J.Meldred J.: mocha is my favorite, try it.

H B.H Benler: Incredibly smooth, aromatic espresso ( and a few mixed drinks ) with beans roasted on site for their just two locations are eminently worth going to... Do NOT miss out !

Caffé Calabria is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in San Diego.

3. Caffé Calabria

8.7
3933 30th St (btwn Lincoln & University Ave), San Diego, CA
Café · North Park · 109 tips and reviews

Chase M.Chase Mann: I worked here for 6 years in both Cafe & Roaster. I still have to get my espresso based drinks from here, best in the US!

Sacha S.Sacha St Germain: Delicious lattes and cappuccinos. And an impressive pizza oven!

Eduardo R.Eduardo Ramirez: pizza is pretty good, and their Expresso is amazing. Good for late night coffee

James Coffee Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in San Diego.

4. James Coffee Co.

9.3
2355 India St, San Diego, CA
Coffee Shop · Little Italy · 51 tips and reviews

Ann P.Ann Parparita: Lattes are amazing, music is fun, kid and dog friendly (lots of space)

Ti W.Ti Wu: It's another serious coffee roaster in San Diego! Great coffee choices including single origin pour-over, cold brew, and espresso with various flavors. Cool and cozy place, operated by nice staffs.

Brian S.Brian Strauss: Excellent coffee. The iced beverages and the Mexican chocolate mocha were tops. Good espresso too but I like to drink my espresso out of an espresso cup — my one knock against them.

Better Buzz Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in San Diego.

5. Better Buzz Coffee

8.6
1909 Garnet Ave (at Lamont St), San Diego, CA
Coffee Shop · Pacific Beach · 61 tips and reviews

Jenna S.Jenna S.: Get a bear claw and the vanilla latte are the best in the city

Alexandra M.Alexandra McKirkzz: Love the Mocha Lite Buzz...it is addiction forming. I take my parents here every time they visit and they always comment on how much better it is than starbucks

AshleyAshley: The honey latte is dangerously addictive... amazing!

Pappalecco is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in San Diego.

6. Pappalecco

9.0
1602 State St (at Cedar St), San Diego, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Little Italy · 124 tips and reviews

Phillip L.Phillip Lorenzo: Delicious espresso order a pastry too while you're at it

Scot C.Scot Chisholm: Espresso here is great. Try an iced Americano on a hot day...

Joshua A.Joshua Alexander: The paninis are amazing. Sit down...relax and enjoy with a cappuccino.

Bird Rock Coffee Roasters is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in San Diego.

7. Bird Rock Coffee Roasters

8.9
2295 Kettner Blvd (at W Juniper St), San Diego, CA
Coffee Shop · Harborview · 33 tips and reviews

MeganMegan: The vanilla bean latte is so smooth and flavorful!

Sebastian R.Sebastian Roberts: Single origin pour overs street the main reason I come here. Chuck has a palate made for nuanced light and medium roasts. The cappuccino is excellent as well.

Kevin P.Kevin Pratt: Monkey Bite, a blend of El Salvador, Guatemala and Ethiopia beans, is an espresso roast and the summer cold brew. There is a smoke edge to the body and up notes of plum and hazelnut.

Holsem Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in San Diego.

8. Holsem Coffee

8.3
2911 University Ave, San Diego, CA
Coffee Shop · North Park · 31 tips and reviews

Perriann H.Perriann Hodges: OMFG! What cocktails did for liquor, Holsem is doing to coffee! These cold brew concoctions are amazing! Must try the Nutella cold brew, L'Orange cappuccino, and the lavender mocha!

Colleen A.Colleen Alarcon: The Espresso Shake is AMAZING! Great people, friendly service.

Kelsey J.Kelsey Jenkins: Delicious dessert drinks. The espresso shake and the banana bread are amazing amongst many others!

Elixir Espresso Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in San Diego.

9. Elixir Espresso Bar

8.8
4545 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA
Coffee Shop · University City · 15 tips and reviews

Michael K.Michael Knutson: A very good espresso, a euro-sized shot, strong and well-roasted beans.

Michael K.Michael Knutson: Excellent espresso in a very Euro-sized portion. Highly recommended!

Mike J.Mike Johnson: They have amazing lattes and euro-style crepes which are delicious. You have to try them if you haven't already.

Better Buzz Coffee Roasters - The Lab is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in San Diego.

10. Better Buzz Coffee Roasters - The Lab

8.2
3745 Mission Blvd (Queenstown Ct), San Diego, CA
Coffee Shop · Mission Beach · 38 tips and reviews

Brandi H.Brandi Hybiak: Their Mint Mochas are amazing!!

Stetson B.Stetson Bloomfield: Their salted caramel latte is delicious!

Bob S.Bob Spanbauer: Killer bee (coffee + espresso shot) cheaper than sbux. Much tastier too

Influx is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in San Diego.

11. Influx

8.0
750 W Fir St (at India St), San Diego, CA
Coffee Shop · Little Italy · 64 tips and reviews

Scott P.Scott Pactor: Best cappucino in town.

Ana Sílvia G.Ana Sílvia Guimarães: Fresh bagels and gooooood latte

Dennisha M.Dennisha McElveen: Gotta try the coconut latte

Dark Horse Coffee Roasters is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in San Diego.

12. Dark Horse Coffee Roasters

8.9
3794 30th St (at North Park Way), San Diego, CA
Coffee Shop · North Park · 23 tips and reviews

Bruno M.Bruno Marinho: Great place for espresso. Both the blend and single origin were well extracted and very tasty.

Timothy H.Timothy Hong: Mocha was amazing. Very very good, not too sweet

Cory L.Cory Lorenz: Great lattes!

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in San Diego.

13. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

8.7
925 Camino de La Reina, San Diego, CA
Coffee Shop · Mission Valley East · 58 tips and reviews

Rosemarie Ann A.Rosemarie Ann A.: Good iced coffee. Try it with white mocha :)

Alberto D.Alberto Durán: White chocolate latte + everything bagel = great combination 👍..

Christine M.Christine M: First experience was a simple fun one. My Batista s name was christian capuchino! cool and friendly guy. He did a good job helping narrowing down my order.

Copa Vida is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in San Diego.

14. Copa Vida

8.6
905 J St (at 9th Ave), San Diego, CA
Coffee Shop · East Village · 24 tips and reviews

Julia M.Julia M: Everything! Pour overs and espresso drinks.

TiffanyTiffany: Really good coffee and matcha latte!

Lon R.Lon Rohlfing: Outstanding espresso, goes to the skill and artistry of the baristas.

Communal Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in San Diego.

15. Communal Coffee

8.4
2335 University Ave (at Texas St), San Diego, CA
Coffee Shop · North Park · 27 tips and reviews

Micki B.Micki Balder: Great honey lavender latte

Gabrielle Y.Gabrielle Yzma: The lavender + honey latte and the avocado toast with egg 👌

Katherine D.Katherine Dale: Best Matcha Latte in the State. Ask for no syrup.