Kuli Coffee

Kuli Coffee

203 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA

★★★★4.2(79 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Kuli Coffee is a sprawling, light-filled destination in San Clemente where espresso craftsmanship meets genuine hospitality—the knowledgeable staff genuinely cares about your coffee experience, and the open layout with both indoor bar seating and a sun-drenched outdoor patio makes it equally suited for focused work or lingering conversations. The modern, airy aesthetic and classy vibe have earned it a devoted following, though recent cost-cutting moves like switching to paper cups have disappointed longtime regulars who loved the deliberate ritual of porcelain service.

What to expect

Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings.

Slow sitSpecialty drinksTraditional drinksLaptop friendlyMeetingsOutdoor seatingCraft espresso

Google Reviews

Georgiann Ellis
★★★★3 months ago

Huge disappointment, used to love this place, really displeased with their recent decision to replace their porcelain mugs with paper cups only. It's a cost-saving measure and a big loss for coffee lovers. The 6 oz short-lattes are gone, available in an 8 ounce paper cup, which…

Guillaume Bourcy
★★★★★10 months ago

This coffee place is big, you can easily find a place to sit at the bar, in the indoor sofa’s or on the outdoor patio. With a modern vibe, it provides a feel good atmosphere. You can just simply sit and relax or catch up on work. During my stop there, I had a short latte with…

Shahbaz Salehi
★★★★★11 months ago

I visited this coffee shop for the first time last weekend and was really impressed! It's quite spacious, offering plenty of seating both at the bar and on their outdoor patio. The patio, facing the street, charmingly reminded me of coffee shops in Paris. They have a great…

M Brewer
★★★★★11 months ago

Amazing coffee house! Delicious coffee, friendly, helpful and warm staff, who know their coffees. Huge open and airy venue, with really interesting decor - both welcoming and comfortable. Classy vibe with a metro-beach upscale feel. I tried the short latte (aka Flat White).…

Curt Last
★★★★★a year ago

The place to have a coffee in San Clemente, it's official. True, there are a few good shops in town, but the layout and ambience in here is fit for a town like San Clemente like no other coffee shop. It's a draw for an older crowd, book lovers and friends getting together. Came…

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