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3225 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA
Crema's Take
“This downtown San Diego spot draws serious coffee enthusiasts with its espresso-focused menu and single-origin offerings, though you'll want to come prepared for premium pricing and occasionally heavy-handed roasts. The spacious, minimalist interior makes it ideal for lingering over a laptop or meeting friends, and the knowledgeable staff will walk you through your drink's origins—just pair it with their standout guava danish for the full experience. Fair warning: parking downtown can be a puzzle, and some visitors feel the $6.75+ lattes don't always justify their cost in execution.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, good cold brew. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Parking available.
Google Reviews
Theres absolutely no reason for it to be this expensive. 6.75$ for a latte, the coffee felt too roasted and bitter, which is not what you expect from a specialty coffee. Also it wasnt greatly made either, too hot and too airy, but this would be fine if it was good😅
Since its downtown, parking can be a bit hectic. Place itself is spacious inside with lots of seating. They have an assortment of pastries along with a good coffee menu. Got the cafe latte with regular milk. Pretty solid, nothing spectacular. It’s a big overpriced compared…
Blue Bottle Coffee offers a bold cup of coffee while experiencing the downtown vibe of San Diego. Blue Bottle is a modern coffee shop with a minimalist feel. The friendly staff took my ordered, a cup of coffe. They took a moment to freshly prepared my drink, a delightful…
The Guava danish was by far my most favorite baked good here! I ordered a single origin iced espresso and new seasonal Nola. The lady was patient in telling us information about our coffee so we could decide what we wanted. We came on a Saturday morning and it was surprisingly…
Blue Bottle Coffee is one of my favorite spots in California, and the San Diego location doesn’t disappoint. The iced Nola with oat milk remains a top choice, offering a smooth and well-balanced flavor. The atmosphere is pleasant, and the location is convenient, making it an…
Crema Reviews
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