Coffee & Tea

Hillcrest's 33 coffee shops and tea houses form the second-densest coffee concentration in Uptown San Diego, running along University Avenue, Fifth Avenue, and the Washington Street bakery corridor inside 92103.

Coffee & Tea in Hillcrest

All Coffee & Tea

Mevan Coffee & Desserts & Brunch

5.0 (247)

3923 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

+1 619-228-9693

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Espresso Mio

5.0 (83)

3409 First Ave., San Diego, CA 92103

+1 619-840-4794

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Mnemonic Coffee

4.9 (178)

2604 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

+1 619-880-6389

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Meshuggah Shack

4.8 (308)

4048 Goldfinch St, San Diego, CA 92103

+1 619-417-0014

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Hazel & Jade Bakery

4.8 (244)

3852 Fourth Ave #100, San Diego, CA 92103

+1 619-295-2001

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Señor Mangos

5.0 (27)

101 Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103

+1 619-228-9381

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Alexi's Greek Cafe

4.7 (698)

3863 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

+1 619-297-1777

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LIV Juice Bar and Smoothies

4.7 (415)

1251 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

+1 619-688-3997

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Kettle & Stone

4.7 (239)

1619 W Lewis St, San Diego, CA 92103

+1 619-915-6051

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Kava Collective

4.7 (220)

1731 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

+1 619-268-1619

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Juice Alchemy

4.7 (143)

3156 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

+1 619-546-6260

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Coastal Coffee - Scripps Mercy Hospital

5.0 (5)

4077 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

+1 619-894-6080

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Bread & Cie

4.6 (1,402)

350 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

+1 619-683-9322

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Sunnyboy Biscuit Co.

4.6 (767)

3749 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103

+1 619-915-5915

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Hydout Cafe Hillcrest

4.6 (13)

inside The Asian Bistro, 414 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

+1 619-296-4119

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WFM Coffee & Juice Bar

3.5 (2)

711 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

+1 619-294-2800

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Amore Caffe

4.5 (93)

3801 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

+1 619-228-9700

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Talitha Coffee Roasters

4.5 (184)

2550 Fifth Ave #75, San Diego, CA 92103

+1 619-794-2052

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Gelabong

4.5 (220)

3882 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

+1 619-679-1137

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James Coffee Co.

4.5 (340)

2870 Fourth Ave #107, San Diego, CA 92103

+1 619-343-1477

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Peet's Coffee

4.5 (449)

350 University Ave Suite D, San Diego, CA 92103

+1 619-296-5995

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Jimmy Carter's Mexican Café

4.5 (1,643)

3172 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

+1 619-295-2070

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Mostra Coffee

4.4 (86)

3921 Normal St, San Diego, CA 92103

+1 858-833-5477

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Kona Coffee Co.

4.4 (178)

3995 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

+1 619-298-5662

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Cafe Bassam

4.4 (1,184)

3088 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

+1 619-557-0173

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Better Buzz Coffee Hillcrest

4.4 (1,972)

801 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

+1 619-269-2740

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Starbucks Coffee Company

4.0 (26)

515 W Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103

+1 619-220-0195

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Starbucks Coffee Company

4.3 (382)

784 W Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103

+1 619-291-4115

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Starbucks Coffee Company

3.3 (15)

1020 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

+1 619-298-2931

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Einstein Bros. Bagels

4.2 (382)

420 Robinson Ave Ste B, San Diego, CA 92103

+1 619-295-1510

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Starbucks Coffee Company

4.2 (545)

1240 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

+1 619-298-8111

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Big City Bagels Cafe- BCB Cafe

4.0 (448)

1010 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

+1 619-574-7878

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Dunkin'

3.6 (473)

409 Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103

+1 619-675-2258

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Coffee Shops and Tea Houses in Hillcrest

Independent Roasters and Local Favorites

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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