Torque Coffee
3459 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA
Crema's Take
“This San Diego gem excels at both precision espresso work and creative seasonal drinks like their celebrated Banana-Bourbon Latte, where careful espresso selection lets delicate flavors shine without overpowering. Beyond the coffee, Torque creates a genuinely welcoming community space where locally roasted beans meet thoughtfully made light bites (the mushroom and goat cheese empanada is a standout), local art on the walls, and staff who make everyone from regulars to first-timers feel genuinely seen and valued.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
The velvety Banana-Bourbon Latte (with my chosen Ethiopia espresso) is mouth watering and will bring me back.❤️☕️ Flavors come through but are not overwhelmed by banana, which I was afraid was a possibility but wanted to try to see what the bourbon flavor was like. Very happy that I did! The bourbon flavor comes through subtly as well - perfect🏆 Can't wait to go back and try the Dark Chocolate flavor. I like that you can choose which type of espresso or coffee will go in your drink, so you can shape the flavor to your preference. 👍 Torque Coffee is hidden in plain sight - easily accessible on El Cajon Blvd, but also worth going out of your way for! Very appealing and inviting space. Comfortable seating including really nice counter seating looking out the window. Great place to go to read quietly, meet with people, or work. Really cool decor and retail as well - definite vibe 🙌 The buttermilk biscuit 🧈 has a wonderful strong buttermilk flavor, and a moist crumbly texture. This isn't a dinner roll and it's not a flaky pastry: this is a real biscuit. Served with a sweet rhubarb jam that is a perfect complement to the tangy buttermilk. Tastes like it's made with whole buttermilk - not the low-fat buttermilk you find in grocery stores now. Deeelish! 🙌 The GOAST Toast has artisan quality bread and a delicious intriguing combination of flavors: tomato jelly, Scratch House vegan “goat cheese”, & oak-aged balsamic. Delectable. Normally it comes with a Za'ataar spice but I skipped that. Everything here is fresh and tasty. Staff/managers/owners are super friendly and helpful, enthusiastic about educating, and will help you make a selection to meet your taste. Love the fact they have chosen to use sustainable, biodegradable, plastic-free, compostable packaging. My cup and lid are made w bamboo 💐🌳🌎💋 Legit award-winning coffees 🏆🙌💋 Can do mobile orders!! ✅️🚗🚙 10/10 🏆🙌❤️
This place is a must stop. My favorite things are their mushroom & goat cheese empanada and Royal Ruzu. The staff are so friendly and they’re very community forward. They have an assortment of coffees you can buy and take home ranging from Costa Rica to Ethiopia. I’m stopping by here every time I visit San Diego!
Best cortado I've had in San Diego. Service was friendly and coffee was perfection, Marcelessa is very "cozy". I will definitely return here for a cortado fix.
I love this place! local coffee shop with amazing vegan friendly selections, adorable merch & gorgeous local art on the walls. I feel so safe and seen in this space as a bipoc queer femme! if you’re queer, love coffee, and want to support a local spot that has strong values- definitely check this place out! :)
Today I stopped by this coffee shop on my friend’s recommendation. We decided to try the coffee, and I had an iced latte. Honestly, I really enjoyed it — the coffee was great. They also have a large selection of coffee beans available for purchase — different kinds and sizes of Arabica beans you can brew at home. There are also lots of accessories and various drinks for sale. I liked the atmosphere. The only downside is that there aren’t many seats — just five small tables inside and a couple more outside. But overall, space was enough. The coffee truly stood out — high quality and delicious. One of the best I’ve had in the city. I’m happy to recommend this place to everyone. The service was quick and pleasant, and my overall experience was nothing but positive. I’ll definitely be coming back again and again.
Crema Reviews
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