Finjan Coffee Shop Co.
9119 Clairemont Mesa Blvd g, San Diego, CA
Crema's Take
“Finjan Coffee Shop Co. brings Middle Eastern warmth and authenticity to San Diego's coffee scene, serving bold, espresso-focused drinks alongside standout pastries like their legendary Knafeh Khishneh and baklava that keep regulars coming back. The cozy, family-friendly space features actual china cups for dine-in guests and thoughtful decor that transports you beyond the strip-mall setting, while their friendly staff and creative specialty drinks like the Orange Latte make it feel less like a typical coffee run and more like a genuine neighborhood gathering spot.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, good cold brew. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Finjan Coffee Shop (Feb '26) Free strip-mall parking. Actual china cups for in-store dining. Decent variety of drinks, a few breakfast menu items and baklava. Nice decor including middle easter/Turkish lanterns. Spacious outdoor patio and indoor dining including a long bar with…
Stopped by mainly for their Knafeh Khishneh (crunchy) and it was absolutely amazing. Perfectly crispy on the outside, warm and soft inside, with just the right amount of sweetness - exactly how good kunafa is supposed to be. Fresh, rich, and super satisfying. They also have a…
Stopped by Finjān Coffee Co and absolutely loved it. Super cute shop with a warm, inviting vibe, and the establishment was very clean. The staff was super friendly, and there wasn’t a long wait at all. They use house-made syrups, and I loved the cups they serve the drinks in.…
Been here several times and have brought my family and friends. They all love it too. Its our go-to spot for bold coffee and something different from other coffee places. The middle eastern flavors are a welcome change compared to the standard coffee houses. It definitely…
Cute small coffee shop. The coffee is so good! Definitely recommend the Orange Latte. The Baklawas are so yummy! The perfect combination of crisp and sweetness. Unfortunately, we never got the Monkey Toast and kinda forgot until we were far away from it. So, there is no way to…
Crema Reviews
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