Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA
Crema's Take
“Tucked away in La Jolla, Bird Rock Coffee Roasters surprises visitors with an unexpected gem: genuinely exceptional Neapolitan pizza crafted by a pizzaiolo named Francesco who treats every order with real care and generosity. Beyond the stellar espresso drinks, the shop cultivates a genuinely relaxed vibe with both indoor and outdoor seating that feels perfect for lingering with family or friends, making it easy to understand why people return for both the richly-pulled shots and those dangerously good slices.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, good cold brew. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
My family stopped by for pizza and were blown away not only by how delicious it was, but by how kind and generous the pizzaiolo was. You can tell there’s real care put into the pizza and the people they’re serving. The pizzas were fantastic — classic Italian style with great…
Total hidden gem inside Bird Rock Coffee. You walk in for coffee and suddenly Francesco is offering pizza, which we had no idea existed here. That turned out to be dangerous knowledge because the pizza is seriously good. Fresh, flavorful, and way better than expected for a spot…
Rock Bird Coffee has a cozy, relaxed vibe with both indoor and outdoor seating, making it a great spot to enjoy coffee in La Jolla. It’s conveniently located right in front of an urgent care, but once you’re inside, it feels calm and inviting. I ordered the vanilla bean latte,…
Came for the coffee (which was a great iced latte - not overly sweet and could taste the richness of the espresso) and was incredibly blown away by the pizza! True Neapolitan-style pizza, great flavor and perfectly cooked. You won’t be disappointed! I just wish I lived closer,…
Excellent coffee and absolutely exceptional pizza at this location. I would highly recommend the traditional Margherita pizza; great crust and sauce flavor. I had a Monkey Bite espresso and the coffee had excellent body and sweetness. This time, we got the Party Animal pizza…
Crema Reviews
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