High Ground Coffee House
25522 Marguerite Pkwy #102, San Clemente, CA
Crema's Take
“Tucked into San Clemente, this espresso-focused café feels less like a coffee shop and more like a creative third space, where regulars linger for hours surrounded by communal sketchbooks, board games, and customer postcards pinned on the walls. The staff genuinely makes you feel seen and cared for—baristas like Sophia craft beautifully executed drinks while creating an atmosphere so welcoming that you're tempted to abandon your day entirely. High Ground nails that rare balance of serious coffee quality and an almost living-room-like comfort that keeps people coming back to exist there, not just grab and go.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Wifi.
Google Reviews
Very cozy and interesting coffee shop. They have board games, sketchbooks to flip through (reading other people’s drawings was really fun), and even a collection of postcards that customers have mailed to them over the years. It feels like a sweet community spot with more than…
I’m surprised nobody talks about the quality of the coffee here. Of course the atmosphere feels like home and a place you can just exist at for a few hours, of course the location is great, of course the staff is friendly. That’s obvious, but the coffee is top tier. Way better…
Hands down some of the best customer service I have ever experienced. 11 out of 10!!! The staff is incredibly kind and attentive. I worked from the cafe for hours and felt completely relaxed the entire time. Time flew by. Highly recommend this coffee spot!
A cozy shop with a farm house style design. Plenty of seating for those wanting to sot and enjoy their cup of coffee. The staff is nice and fast with their service. I ordered the Eggnog latte, which was not too sweet, and flavorful. I also got the Coffee Cake donut that was…
Amazing peeps! I absolutely love Sophia and Ella, even though Sophia wants to metaphorically throw hands because she’s team Edward and not Jacob..ITS FINE THOUGH. Sophia made me an absolutely scrumptious pumpkin purée latte. And Ella was so sweet and patient with me when I was…
Crema Reviews
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