James Coffee Co.
2355 India St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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James Cafe is not just a coffee shop; it's a real family story with passion. As soon as you step in, you can feel the essence of the metal shop where two brothers initially started. It’s inspiring how, despite taking different paths in music and underwater welding, they reunited over a shared love for coffee. I ordered a cafe latte, and it was more than just coffee. The blend of smooth milk and rich coffee flavor offered a perfect start to my morning. Every cup from this cafe is infused with the brothers' story, passion, and love for family. It's rare to find such an authentic local cafe in San Diego, and now I understand why it's a favorite among locals.
Really busy spot on a Saturday morning! The wait in line then the wait for them to make your coffee is honestly a bit outrageous but luckily you’re in a cool space and you can check out the little shops. The coffee was delicious and I enjoyed it. The tiramisu cruffin and the chocolate chip cookie were unfortunately inedible. I had high hopes for the treats because they look so good but the texture and flavours were too cheap for my liking. I would come back again on a slow weekday morning but I would skip weekends and definitely skip the food.
I wanted to like this place badly. I went at 730 and they were already out of honey, so I got a vanilla latte with cinnamon and it had no flavor unfortunately. My chocolate croissant was warmed up but the chocolate was a cold block in the middle. I didn't like the vibe, it felt like sitting in a warehouse and it was very cold since there's no heat and they keep the garage door wide open. I'm sure this is good for people who like their coffee black, but to me it wasn't worth the trip.
James is another popular roaster from San Diego. This spot near Little Italy is in an industrial looking warehouse which perfectly tops off the hipster coffee vibe if you’re looking for that. The coffee stand is near the back of the warehouse and the menu is decent. I ordered the cold brew straight up and it was delicious. Smooth yet bold and not too watery. They had some cool glass jar recycling program for frequent cold brew drinkers but I didn’t ask as I was only passing by. Glad to have found James coffee and been able to try it on my trip.
I liked the coffee here. I tried a latte and a batch brew. The coffee is of good quality and properly prepared. We also tried croissants at this coffee shop and they were very tasty and fresh. I would come back here again for coffee and croissants. However, I didn't like the atmosphere of the coffee shop at all. It was not cozy. We sat outside and the tables were a little dirty. The tables were not fixed well, and because of that, my coffee spilled and stained my clothes. I would like the cafe to be more cozy and clean.