Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Imperial Beach

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Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Imperial Beach

Trilogy Sanctuary
Trilogy Sanctuary
4.7 (287 ratings)
Rooftop cafe offering an organic, vegan, gluten-free menu, smoothies, boho-chic decor & ocean views.
Rooftop & Level 3, 7650 Girard Ave Suite 400, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Vegan restaurantBoutiqueCafeGluten-free restaurantHealth food restaurantOrganic restaurantRestaurantVegetarian restaurantWellness centerYoga studio
Mentioned by Vegan Runner Eats
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"What we found: Trilogy Sanctuary was highly recommended on the Happy Cow app. We decided to stop by for lunch on Thursday after visiting the beautiful beach in La Jolla. The all-vegan, 100% organic restaurant is only one part of Trilogy Sanctuary."
Mentioned by San Diego Tours - Food, Drink & History | So Diego Tours
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"In a similar vein, this next eatery was founded as an ode to conscientious wellness. Although there is no food scientist to be championed here, you could order your meal with a side of nirvana. We’re talking yoga here."
Cafe Gratitude San Diego
Cafe Gratitude San Diego
4.5 (1751 ratings)
A branch of the LA chain offering creative plant-based fare, juices, beer & wine in hip, clean digs.
1980 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Vegan restaurantBreakfast restaurantCafeCoffee shopHealth food restaurantJuice shopPastry shopRestaurantVegetarian restaurant
Clayton's Coffee Shop
Clayton's Coffee Shop
4.5 (1728 ratings)
Old-timey landmark serving up classic American meals, plus coffee, pie & jukebox tunes.
979 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA
CafeBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurant
Mentioned by Eater San Diego
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"An island staple since 1941, while this retro diner serves food until 10 p.m., nothing beats pulling up a cherry red barstool at the counter for coffee and an all-American breakfast. Short-stacks, huevos rancheros, and chicken waffles are some of their most popular dishes. On the sweeter side, there’s a homemade granny smith apple pie alongside several milkshakes, malts and soda floats."
Mentioned by Spoon University
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"Start your morning off at one of the oldest establishments on the Island. Clayton’s features the classic diner foods like saucer-sized pancakes, biscuits and gravy and milkshakes (yes for breakfast). It is one of my favorite places to go when I visit Coronado because it brings back childhood memories and you get the old school vibes with the on-table jukeboxes."
Mentioned by Go San Diego
Clayton's Coffee Shop - Coronado
"The minute you walk though Clayton’s doors, you’ll feel like you’ve opened a time capsule. The first thing that catches you eye is the horseshoe counter that connects to the kitchen. Its bold red leatherette swivel stools make you smile with the memory of simpler times."
Brick & Bell Cafe - La Jolla
Brick & Bell Cafe - La Jolla
4.5 (359 ratings)
Homey eatery with patio seating serving a selection of sandwiches, scones & coffees.
928 Silverado St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
CafeBreakfast restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Latest in La Jolla
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"Serving the community of La Jolla since 2003, Brick & Bell Cafe bakes their Famous Scones and Pastries every morning in the cafe along with their Crazy Good Granola. They source their green coffee from all corners of the world, and they take great care in roasting their Colombian Coffee and European Espresso. With over 15 years of success in La Jolla, they look forward to serving you whether you are a local or visiting."
Mentioned by Nomads With A Purpose
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"This super cute one-story house has been revamped into a quaint coffee shop with lots of great choices for food and coffee. But what keeps me coming back here is their outdoor seating that’s sheltered from the street by plants and trees and feels like sitting in the coziest backyard ever. Seriously, I think if inner peace were a place, this is what it would look like."
Mentioned by lajollavacationrentalsca.com
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"Brick and Bell is a cafe located in the heart of downtown La Jolla. The restaurant is known among locals for its beautiful outdoor patio situated in the cafe’s garden. Brick and Bell bakes all of their loaves of bread and pastries in-house daily and they have a large selection of gluten-free pastries."
Lofty Coffee Little Italy Cafe and Bakery
Lofty Coffee Little Italy Cafe and Bakery
4.5 (775 ratings)
Stylish coffee shop serving beverages crafted from locally roasted beans, plus pastries & cafe fare.
444 W Cedar St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
CafeBakeryBreakfast restaurantCoffee shopLunch restaurantTea house
Mentioned by Megan & Aram | Travel Blog
10 Best Cafes and Coffee Shops in San Diego, California
"If you’re spending a weekend in San Diego, a trip to Little Italy and its farmer’s market will probably be on your agenda. To get a boost of energy before you start browsing the market, head to Lofty Coffee for a nice breakfast. Oh yes, they serve some great pastries here if you want a real Italian breakfast, but they also have breakfast and lunch menus (all organic)."
Mentioned by Secret San Diego
12 Best Coffee Shops In San Diego
"We are so excited to announce that our Little Italy and Solana Beach locations will be reopening on June 13th!. ⁠ We cannot wait to see and serve all of you at your favorite local locations again.❤️⁠ Mark your calendars!. 🎉⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in our bio to check out a description of all of our locations, and to get directions.⁠ -⁠ Pictured here: Lofty Little Italy"
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
5 (1 ratings)
Coffeehouse chain serving a variety of beverages including its signature ice-blended options.
120 W Washington St b, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Coffee shopCafeEspresso barKosher restaurantTea house
Woody's Breakfast And Burgers
Woody's Breakfast And Burgers
4.5 (755 ratings)
Sandwiches, tacos & smoothies are offered by this laid-back beach restaurant with outdoor seating.
4111 Ocean Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109, USA
CafeBreakfast restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by VacationIdea
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"Being able to easily distinguish one surfer from another while they hang ten right in front of the restaurant is a big plus at Woody’s Breakfast and Burgers. Enjoying a cup of coffee and a delicious breakfast while watching the surfers is a pretty San Diego way to start the day. Woody’s Breakfast and Burgers is located across the boardwalk from uber-popular Pacific Beach and is literally about as close as diners can get to eating on the beach."
Mentioned by California Beaches
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"The best thing about Woody’s – aside from the fact they’re right in front of the ocean – is that you can fill up on a warm breakfast here, and then come back later for great burgers and fries. Located on the Pacific Beach Boardwalk, the restaurant has a patio out front where you can dine overlooking the waves, or just lay back, people watch, and admire the local surfers."
Cafe Bassam
Cafe Bassam
4.6 (710 ratings)
Unique coffee & tea shop decorated with antique rifles & furniture serving drinks & sandwiches.
3088 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, USA
CafeArt galleryCoffee shop
Mentioned by There San Diego
13 Of The Best Coffee Shops In San Diego
"A photo posted by Faith Leonard (@faithld77) on Nov 26, 2016 at 3:07pm PST. Cafe Bassam is a unique vintage coffee house in Bankers Hill and reviewers rave that it has the best coffee in San Diego!. Owner, Bassam Shamma claims it is the “first coffee house in San Diego,” saying, “Of course other places had coffee,” Bassam said."
Gelato Vero Caffe
Gelato Vero Caffe
4.6 (449 ratings)
Cozy ice cream nook with late hours offering many flavors of gelato, plus coffee drinks & pastries.
3753 India St, San Diego, CA 92103, USA
Dessert shopCafeCoffee shopIce cream shopRestaurant
Mentioned by Big 7 Travel
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"After over three decades, they seem to be getting tastier by the day. The ice cream itself is lush, packed full of flavour and creamier than anything you will ever taste. Three (or more!) scoops?"
HOB Coffee on Park
HOB Coffee on Park
4.5 (386 ratings)
Chic coffee shop with a large outdoor patio serving an array of beverages, plus crêpes & toast.
3752 Park Blvd #104, San Diego, CA 92103, USA
CafeBrunch restaurantCoffee shopCrêperieDessert restaurantLunch restaurantRestaurant

Must See Sights and Landmarks in Imperial Beach Area

Vietnam Unit Memorial Monument
Vietnam Unit Memorial Monument
4.5 (12 ratings)5 (15 ratings)
Coronado, CA 92118, USA
MonumentSights & LandmarksMonuments & Statues
St Agnes Catholic Church
St Agnes Catholic Church
4.8 (58 ratings)5 (4 ratings)
1140 Evergreen St, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
Catholic churchSights & LandmarksChurches & Cathedrals
Presidio Park
Presidio Park
4.6 (1146 ratings)4 (44 ratings)
Expansive park offers a cultural museum & historical sites, plus trails, city views & picnic space.
2811 Jackson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
ParkSights & LandmarksRecreation centerHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Old Town Trolley Tours
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"Seen as the entrance point for control of the west by Europeans, Presidio Park remains a place of history amidst the city of San Diego. Interpreting the entire site for guests is the Junipero Serra Museum which houses many artifacts dealing with Spanish and Mexican heritage, colonization, the beginnings of customs within California and showcasing the lives of those who began it all. The presidio, first built to protect colonists from attack, later took on roles as military headquarters and a central outdoor space to remember history."
Mentioned by snappr.com
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"You will find grassy greenfields, attractive architecture plus columns. There is also a wooded hilltop overlooking the San Diego Bay from that perfect angle where you can catch the sun setting about everything. What a gorgeous place to have your landscape photography!"

Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Imperial Beach

Cowboy Star Restaurant and Butcher Shop
Cowboy Star Restaurant and Butcher Shop
4.6 (460 ratings)
Rustic-chic decor sets the stage at this chophouse serving standard meat alongside ofal & wild game.
640 Tenth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Steak houseAmerican restaurantButcher shopEvent venueFine dining restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Condé Nast Traveler
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"Cowboy Star has all the trimmings of an old-school steakhouse—rich wood interiors, (very) dim lighting, and starched white tablecloths. But the drinks are totally new-school, with creative spins on classics like margaritas (made with muddled green chiles) and Old Fashioneds (Benchmark bourbon, simple syrup, Fee Brothers bitters). A stiff cocktail is the perfect match for low-key bar bites like the grilled wagyu skewers and platters of fresh, sweet PNW oysters."
Mentioned by Eater San Diego
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"The East Village steakhouse, which recently underwent an expansion and remodel, is doing takeout through its adjacent butcher shop, offering take-home cocktails and specials including its famous fried chicken on Fridays."
Waterfront Bar & Grill
Waterfront Bar & Grill
4.5 (1695 ratings)
This 1933 institution outlasted the waterfront but still draws crowds with pub grub & happy hour.
2044 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
BarAmerican restaurantCocktail bar
Mentioned by 710beachrentals.com
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"San Diego is known for two main things: great weather and amazing beaches. Generally, the latter is what attracts the most number of people to this beautiful paradise. What people generally do not consider one of their main attractors is probably San Diego’s best attribute—the food!"
Arby's
Arby's
4.2 (751 ratings)
Fast-food chain, known for its roast beef, serving up hot & cold sandwiches, fries & shakes.
3777 Midway Dr, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
Fast food restaurantAmerican restaurantDeliTakeout RestaurantSandwich shop

Best Nightlife in Imperial Beach

The Melting Pot - La Jolla
The Melting Pot - La Jolla
4.3 (458 ratings)
Fondue restaurant chain offering heated pots of cheese, chocolate or broth for dipping & cooking.
8980 University Center Ln, San Diego, CA 92122, USA
Fondue restaurantBarFamily restaurantFine dining restaurantGluten-free restaurant
Blind Lady Ale House
Blind Lady Ale House
4.7 (1043 ratings)
Modern-tavern space with communal tables has a renowned craft beer list, plus wood-fired pizza.
3416 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116, USA
BrewpubBar
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"San Diego is known for its large and rapidly growing craft brewing community, with Blind Lady Ale House being an outstanding highlight. Named one of ‘America’s 100 Best Beer Bars’ several years running, this simultaneously lively and laid-back venue features a custom designed direct draw system, which serves the 26 draft beers on tap, faster and fresher. BLAH also offers a menu of house-made sausages and other meat specialties, Neapolitan-style pizza and numerous other tasty edibles made with local seasonal products and special imported Italian ingredients."
Mentioned by SmarterTravel
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"Its seasonal farm-to-table menu features creative full-sized pizzas, like the one with bacon and eggs. Quirky and down to earth with lots of craft beer—San Diego’s specialty—“BLAH” is a cool, casual, and family-friendly place to grab an affordable meal. For dessert, do a Batch root beer float."
Mentioned by The Infatuation
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"Blind Lady Ale House does two important things very well: beer and pizza. This Normal Heights staple has one of the city’s widest selections of local beers and a high-tech tap system to make sure you’re getting the best-tasting beer possible. Also, their pizzas are really good."
Maretalia
Maretalia
4.4 (116 ratings)
Locally sourced Italian-style seafood & housemade pasta in a modern dining room with a large bar.
1300 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA
Event venueBar
Mentioned by Eater San Diego
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"A recent revamp of the island’s “coastal Italian” restaurant added a raw bar featuring seafood-focused plates and a dedicated pasta kitchen that can be viewed from the dining room."
Mentioned by Marriott International
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"Maretalia offers fresh, local seafood and Italian seaside cuisine in the heart of Coronado. Happy Hour Daily 3pm-6:30pm. Open for lunch and dinnerPhone: +1 619-522-0946"

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Imperial Beach

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