Coffee & Tea in Hillcrest — Top Local Picks (2026)

Better Buzz Coffee Hillcrest on University Avenue is part of the San Diego-founded specialty coffee chain known for its signature Best Drink Ever iced espresso and full breakfast menu. James Coffee Co. brings the third-wave specialty roaster experience with single-origin pour-over and espresso from its San Diego-based roastery. Bread & Cie on University Avenue combines one of Hillcrest's oldest artisan bakeries with full coffee service and counter cafe seating. Cafe Bassam carries a unique loose-leaf tea selection inside an antique-filled space on Fifth Avenue that doubles as an art gallery.

Bagels, Juice Bars, and National Chains

Big City Bagels Cafe and Einstein Bros. Bagels cover the breakfast bagel market for Hillcrest's dense office and medical workforce. LIV Juice Bar and Smoothies handles the cold-pressed juice and smoothie lane. Both Peet's Coffee and multiple Starbucks locations cover the national chain side across University Avenue and Washington Street. The subcategory pairs naturally with bakery and desserts inside the dining category of 166 listings. Coffee culture extends east into North Park.

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Coffee & Tea

All Coffee & Tea

Mevan Coffee & Desserts & Brunch

Espresso Mio

Mnemonic Coffee

Meshuggah Shack

Hazel & Jade Bakery

Señor Mangos

Alexi's Greek Cafe

LIV Juice Bar and Smoothies

Kettle & Stone

Kava Collective

Juice Alchemy

Coastal Coffee - Scripps Mercy Hospital

Bread & Cie

Sunnyboy Biscuit Co.

Hydout Cafe Hillcrest

WFM Coffee & Juice Bar

Amore Caffe

Talitha Coffee Roasters

Gelabong

James Coffee Co.

Peet's Coffee

Jimmy Carter's Mexican Café

Mostra Coffee

Kona Coffee Co.

Cafe Bassam

Better Buzz Coffee Hillcrest

Starbucks Coffee Company

Starbucks Coffee Company

Starbucks Coffee Company

Einstein Bros. Bagels

Starbucks Coffee Company

Big City Bagels Cafe- BCB Cafe

Dunkin'

Coffee Shops and Tea Houses in Hillcrest

Independent Roasters and Local Favorites

Bagels, Juice Bars, and National Chains

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