Top rated Espresso bars in San Diego, United States to elevate your visit (Updated March, 2024)

Top rated Espresso bars in San Diego

Experience the best that San Diego has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 107 places from Espresso bar category.

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Espresso Mio

Cafe

👍👍 Kim is great and always has a smile on her face! They have great coffee and the little nook that she is in in Banker’s Hill is fun to go to. I would fully support Kim and her coffee house over Starbucks any day!

5.00 (46 reviews)

Finjan Coffee Shop Co.

Coffee shop

👍👍 Have been waiting for this place to OPEN…. The Coffee is Amazing !!! Customer Service on a Busy Weekend morning was Great ! Monkey toast was great , love supporting a mom and pop shop !! It did not disappoint … just GO and experience. FINJAN. !!!

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4.80 (250 reviews)

The Coffee Method

Coffee shop

👍👍 I loved this coffee shop in San Diego! I got the caramel latte, which was so delicious. The worker was so friendly and made sure we liked the drinks, and did make an adjustment when we requested one. The inside is really neat and is paired up with a flower shop. Check this out if you are looking for...

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4.80 (135 reviews)

Zumbar Coffee & Tea

Coffee shop

Intimate, low-key coffee shop serving beverages brewed from house-roasted beans.

$ $$$

4.70 (708 reviews)

Talitha Coffee

Coffee roasters

Down-to-earth cafe serving organic & thoughtfully sourced coffees & teas from around the world.

$ $$$

4.70 (367 reviews)

Harry's Coffee Shop

Coffee shop

Simple but revered breakfast menu served all day & an old-school diner decor draw eclectic crowds.

$ $$$

4.60 (1.5K reviews)

Daniel's Coffee

Coffee shop

👍👍 The service and snacks here are out of this world. This place is such a San Diego gem! Nestled right in the heart of the Spanish Art Village, it offers a refreshing reprieve from a hard day of looking at beautiful art. Please go here and support these artists in any way possible they offer such valu...

4.60 (406 reviews)

Peet's Coffee

Coffee shop

Berkeley-born chain featuring signature coffee, tea & blended drinks alongside baked goods.

$ $$$

4.60 (311 reviews)

Peet's Coffee

Coffee shop

Berkeley-born chain featuring signature coffee, tea & blended drinks alongside baked goods.

$ $$$

4.60 (279 reviews)

Pacific Bean Coffee

Espresso bar

Creative espresso drinks & baked goods offered in a cozy, country-style space with sidewalk seating.

4.60 (265 reviews)

SHAKA Coffee

Coffee shop

Small window-serve coffee shop with patio seats for creative espresso drinks, açaí bowls & burritos.

$ $$$

4.60 (160 reviews)

Old Gallery Coffee House

Coffee shop

Intimate 2-story cafe offering coffee, pastries & Mexican & American breakfast & lunch dishes.

$ $$$

4.60 (142 reviews)

Donutopolis

Donut shop

👍👍 Unfortunate for Santee, Donutopolis will be moving to Mira Mesa. But if you're in the area of 11255 Camino Ruiz, make sure you drop in and grab yourself something yummy! It's hard to find a real good cinnamon roll, but I found them at Donutopolis! Excellent baked goods and breakfast sandwiches on f...

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4.60 (134 reviews)