The best coffee roasters in San Diego
The 8 top specialty coffee roasters in San Diego, ranked using independent quality data — expert cupping scores, industry awards, and community reviews. No paid placements, no affiliate fluff.
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Cafe Moto
34 coffees tracked·avg US$5.73/100g - 2
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
16 coffees tracked·avg US$8.38/100g - 3
Better Buzz Coffee
12 coffees tracked·avg US$6.22/100g - 4
Seven Seas Roasting
12 coffees tracked·avg US$6.33/100g - 5
Parabola Coffee Roasting
10 coffees tracked·avg US$6.21/100g - 6
James Coffee
10 coffees tracked·avg US$6.94/100g - 7
Rise Up Industries
3 coffees tracked - 8
Windansea Coffee
2 coffees tracked·avg US$10.74/100g
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Who are the best specialty coffee roasters in San Diego?
Top specialty roasters in San Diego include Cafe Moto, Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, Better Buzz Coffee, Seven Seas Roasting, Parabola Coffee Roasting. Each is ranked by independent quality data — expert cupping scores, awards (Cup of Excellence, Good Food Awards), and community reviews. See live ranked list at bakio.co/best-roasters-in/san-diego.
How many specialty coffee roasters are in San Diego?
Bakio tracks 130 coffee venues in San Diego, of which 8 are specialty roasters with online retail. Updated regularly.
What does specialty coffee cost in San Diego?
Specialty coffee in San Diego averages around $6.59 per 100g (about $22 for a 12oz bag).