The Forum Coffee House

The Forum Coffee House

4340 Genesee Ave UNIT 110, San Diego, CA

★★★★★4.5(876 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Forum Coffee is a San Diego favorite where creative, consistently excellent coffee and matcha drinks shine through signature creations like their banana bread-inspired cold brew that keep regulars coming back for years. The vibrant atmosphere and thoughtfully designed space make it equally perfect for a quick caffeine boost or settling in for a few hours, plus their seasonal offerings and playfully named drinks add personality that goes beyond standard cafe fare. With convenient parking and reliable quality across both their coffee program and pastry selection, it's the kind of neighborhood spot that earns genuine loyalty from high schoolers through college years and beyond.

What to expect

Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks, good cold brew. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Parking available.

Slow sitMatcha & teaCold brewParkingSignature drinksPastriesMeetingsSpecialty drinksTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

Lanie
★★★★3 months ago

The forum has been my local coffee shop for a few years now. Both their coffee and matcha is delicious and consistent. It’s a great place to just swing in for a coffee, however, it’s not a great place to sit and enjoy anymore. Everytime I go every seat is filled with someone who…

Marie Lawson
★★★★★3 months ago

I was so excited to finally try Forum! This place is such good vibes and has fantastic coffee and matcha. I love how all of their flavors are unique. I got the banana bread inspired cold brew, and I absolutely loved it. It's called BB Code on the menu. Not too sweet, and the…

Alec Ramirez
★★★★4 months ago

A tasty albeit a bit overpriced coffee shop (but not unusual). Good atmosphere and festive gingerbread. I’d come back, but I would likely try a different drink

Milena Rosa
★★★★★5 months ago

Let me start with the fact that I NEVER write reviews. This has been my favorite coffee shop since freshman year of high school, and Im now a senior in college! Love the seasonal drinks/pastries, and they have ceremonial grade matcha that’s so so fire!! They have fantastic…

M Wong
★★★★★6 months ago

What I liked was the location (close to everything, like discount tire and home depot), the funny names of drinks, good service, and they had cream in addition to half and half for my Americano. It was a little bit dark inside, and there were tables with people chatting, so this…

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