It was a literal shack with no seating but it had some interesting drink choices. I don't drink coffee so I'm glad there were other choices as well as some breakfast pastries. The lady was friendly and explained the menu. We got an iced Americano, iced matcha latte, and a green jasmine tea. The matcha had good flavor and the green jasmine tea was very fragrant. The muffins were small but moist. Good place for a quick stop for breakfast or drinks. read more

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The girl working was super nice and extremely helpful, she knew all the drinks well and adjusted them the way I wanted, the coffee was super good! read more

California Bean - Latta horchata with espresso instead of white coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

My fave coffee shop. The workers are super nice! I always get the white lightening before work. I recommend going here if you are ever around old town area or encinitas. Support your local coffee shops read more

Yummy coffee. The Baristas were very sweet and it's cool to know that this place has been here a while. read more

California Bean - Iced Honey Rae Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

This is the only place I know of it San Diego that has white coffee/espresso! White espresso is made from beans with minimal roast and has a unique nutty slightly sweet flavor that is distctly different from regular roasted coffee. It's pretty uncommon to find around here. This little coffee stand was quick reasonably priced and the barista was friendly. Definitely go check it out! read more

California Bean - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

This little truck/ stand coffee place is so cute. Inside the parking lot of a brewery/ sports bar. Service 5/5 Coffee -brown sugar iced latte 5/5 I got the iced white mocha with white espresso. My daughter got the brown sugar iced latte. The barista was so kind and helpful. Explained to me what white espresso tasted like. This was my first time trying white espresso. I'm not a fan at all. Nutty and super sweet. Not sure if it an acquired taste. However, my daughter's latte was delicious. Tasty, smooth, and not too sweet. I will definitely be back for more coffee tasting, just not the white espresso. read more

California Bean - Brown sugar latte- white mocha with white espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

My drink from this shop was amazing!! It was on their seasonal menu (banana latte with almond milk). I got it 50% sweet and hot, and I wasn't sure if warm banana latte wouldn't work, but the employee told me it would be good and it was! The weather was a bit chilly so I'm glad she convinced me. I'm happy I chose to go half on the sweetness because it was already fairly sweet the way I got it (but I still enjoyed it and it felt indulgent like a dessert). They were very helpful and answered all my questions! My husband also enjoyed his iced tea from here. I really appreciated that they don't overdo it on the ice for their iced drinks. Got a stamp card and we'll be back! read more

A little bit of caffeine doesn't hurt anyone on a Sunday morning. We decided to stop by this coffee shop as we were near old town and we were pleasantly surprised with the options. The young lady was nice and her recommendations were good. We were lucky to go when the parking was open which is always a plus. If you are a ginger fan I recommend the ginger latte as it takes very similar to golden milk. If nearby we would definitely make a quick coffee stop here. read more

California Bean - Raspberry Italian Soda and Horchatta Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Cute coffee truck located in the parking lot of Home and Away. Open until 1 pm on weekends I enjoyed a crisp iced latte on a warm afternoon. The staff is very friendly and the prices are pretty good for a fresh made drink. The fall speciality flavors all looked good. They also sell a variety of baked goods. Would definitely come back when I'm in the area. read more

California Bean - Fall menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Very good Mexican mocha and bagels! But shouldn't this place be called: California Beanin' ? read more

Such a cute coffee truck/stand! Came here on our way to Old Town one day after looking up nearby coffee options on Yelp. Honestly the coffee itself was fantastic but I really loved their variety of options and their creativity for different featured drinks each month and week. I really enjoyed their artwork/branding as well, just felt like home for San Diego. We were able to order quickly and only had to wait a few minutes for our drinks. The cashier/barista was really friendly and helped us decide on our drinks. Although this location was busy with a steady flow, our drinks really did not take that long. Fantastic service overall! I had one of their drinks of the month, the pistachio rose iced latte, and my husband had their drink of the week which was the blackberry mocha (iced). His drink choice was best overall as the sweetness of the blackberry complemented the mocha base perfectly. Not overly sweet, but just a nice flavor in addition to coffee. I enjoyed my pistachio rose latte, but it was very heavy on the rose and very light on the pistachio. Unfortunately couldn't taste pistachio at all, but the coffee itself was fantastic. Can't wait to come back regularly to try some other options! read more

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Coffee is delicious! Definitely need to try the cadbury cold brew. Everyone was so sweet and welcoming. Will definitely be back read more

California Bean - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I ordered the pumpkin cold brew here after grabbing my sandwich from Rubicon Deli. It's a small stand with really just grab and go option. At the time I was there, there always only one person taking orders, but they were moving relatively fast. This is a quick and easy stop for some coffee! read more

California Bean - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I normally wouldn't stop to write a review right after leaving a place! But this spot is soooo good!! First time here and best chai I've tried in the area :) the caramel syrup is not over bearing sweet, it's perfect. 10/10 read more

California Bean - Iced chai tea latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Coffee is good and well priced, The baristas are always kind and makes the drinks fast

what a cute little spot in San Diego. I was struggling in finding the right coffee spot to get a morning coffee and couldn't be any happier with the selection. They have here and the quality of the coffee. The girls working inside were so kind, smiling and upbeat, so it makes a whole experience better. read more

California Bean - Cute little stand on the side road - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Once I got into my rental car at the airport I looked for coffee shops in the area. I normally prefer independent coffee shops to chains. California Bean popped up and I decided to try it. I am glad I tried this place and I only wish I could have their coffee everyday. The little shack is vibrant and the young lady was very pleasant and helpful. I ordered an Americano , it was the best one I have ever had! I also ordered a pumpkin walnut bread, it was very moist, fresh and delicious. read more

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I truly enjoy this coffee stand. Everything they have to offer is unique and delicious. Staff are super friendly and helpful. Muffins are to die for! read more

This place was easy to find. It's a small hut/ shack. It nice because it has its own parking area if there isn't street parking. Service was good and quick. Barista was very fast and had good flavor if you like sweeter coffee. read more

California Bean - a man standing outside of a restaurant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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I travel to the San Diego area often and stayed here for New years, as one can imagine, I definitely needed some pick me up coffee this New Years Day lol and came across this cute place! The girl working there was super sweet and kindly answered any questions I had. She started my day off amazingly and just had to give her a shoutout! Thank you so much! Can't wait to come back read more

California Bean - Iced Mexican mocha with added shot & oat milk :) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Great Smile! Friendly Service, Delicious food and outdoor Ambiance. California Bean is my new favorite spot! read more

California Bean has the best coffee and service in San Diego! It's the only place I've found that sells white coffee here. I used to get it all the time in Washington, and I couldn't believe how similar it tastes! The service is awesome too--the girls are always super friendly and seem like they really enjoy their job. Plus, they're super quick with orders, which is a huge bonus! read more

Best little coffee spot around! It's become my go-to. The iced dirty chia is always bomb & service is always 10/10!

Hands down my favorite coffee stop in San Diego. The White Coffee drinks are super unique and great for people who don't like a strong coffee taste or can't handle the acidity. Service is always fast and friendly. Morgan and the crew are always happy to see you and seem to genuinely enjoy being there. read more

We aren't in the area very often, but when we are, we do like to stop at this place. It's a little shack in a parking lot outside of a sports bar, but they do have really good coffee. The attendant is always nice and helpful, and they have a punch card, so you get a free one every now and then. Can't really speak to the price, seems to be about average, but we always leave happy. read more

Fantastic service. Employees are awesome. I love the parfait, I can tell it's made with fresh ingredients and love. They offer fun drinks of the day and specialty drinks for each month. There is always some new and delicious to try. I highly recommend checking this place out! read more

Wonderful coffee shop & even better owner! So friendly & great coffee & pastries (s/o cheese danish)!

A few of my friends recommended this spot and of course I had to try their white coffee. I've only had it once in Colorado so I didn't have high expectations. I ended up getting the white coffee with pistachio oat milk! It was very yummy, strong nutty flavor. A bit on the expensive side ($8) but this is supposedly the only place in California that sells white coffee and I got a milk alternative. The barista is so friendly she answered all my questions and gave me many recommendations on what to order. Would definitely return again to get a regular latte or cappuccino, not sure I can afford to spend $8 on white coffee every time :-) I also like to try their monthly specials to try different concoctions everytime. read more

California Bean - Feb 2022 specials - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

This was my first stop after the airport and it did not disappoint. The service was incredible and the drinks were delicious! We had a big group, all ordered something different and everyone loved it but the group favorite was probably the Latta Horchata! Highly recommend this cute coffee stand read more

California Bean - Latta Horchata - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

The ladies in this cute coffee shack that work here make my mornings. It is conveniently located near my office, and so, it's hard not to go here at least once or twice a week! Their prices are reasonable and it's a nice change from your usual Starbucks. California Bean also shares space with another new spot I just discovered called Home & Away (will be writing a separate review for them!). My morning coffee adventures have led me to trying just a few drinks, which are: 1. White Lightning 2. White Mocha 3. Lotta Horchata 4. Vanilla Latte My favorites thus far are the White Lightning and White Mocha! I 100% recommend stopping by here for your cup o' joe if you're in the area. I'll likely be trying new drinks, especially since they'll have fall season speciality drinks :) At this point, I'll probably need to buy an official California Bean shirt to pledge my allegiance to them, lol. read more

The way I almost broke my thumb trying to hit 6 So I live next door and I refer California Bean as "My neighborhood Crack Shack" I've never had crack but I hear 1 is too many and 10000 is never enough!!! The Beautiful woman who hand craft the drinks is what make it so Special Marissa just whipped me up a Disney In A Cup with Extra Magic that could make a grown man cry The Vibe is so cute and I always leave with a smile on my face and something tasty in my cup read more

Ordered one of the monthly specials: Yoda. Second time in a week having it while visiting family. Highly recommend. read more

California Bean - Yoda, 24 oz. Forgot to take photo when it was full. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

"Great service and Timing" I looked up a coffee spot in the area on Yelp and other than the main brand recommendations, this one arrived on the list and I'm glad I went. The set-up was like a little shack, don't know how to explain it but it's one of the buildings that you can't miss. The server (Krista) was speaking to two other customers before serving me and it was good to see that a conversation was being had around 630am when most folks tend to be grumpy (so I've been told). It was good to see she spoke with me the same way that she did the customers before me, which is always a thumbs-up. I informed her I'm normally a Chai guy and I would like to try their Cinnabon latte. She said good choice but if I haven't had white coffee before and like a bit more flavor try out the toasted turtle. She went into detail about what is in it and how it is made and she had me sold. We had a conversation the whole time while she was making it which I found to be pretty impressive. She wasn't rushing at all and she took her time while she was doing it. Even though I'm not a big fan of the taste of espresso, it didn't bother me when I drank this and that was a game changer for me. I ordered it large, hot, with oat milk and it was very delicious. Not every day someone can say they had white coffee, roasted marshmallow chai and they enjoyed it. I'm glad that Yelp, recommended this place to me because I will be coming back to possibly get the same thing once again. Thank you, Krista (hope I'm spelling it right) for your outstanding customer service! read more

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Cool little spot. It's a trailer in a parking lot. Customer service was amazing with great recommendations. I got the americano and they added a little twist to it. Great taste to it read more

The coffee itself was good but I think the price was just a bit too high for me. I paid around $7.50 for a 12 ounce iced drink prior to tip. Not bad but it was cute it was a small shop and parking was minimal but it was also next to a street where you can just pull up and park. read more

Super yummy coffee! Looked up coffee on Yelp after a visit with a friend, and saw this and since i love supporting local. I decided to try it and definitely worth it! Super greys hidden gem. read more

I found this cute little coffee hut that has amazing reviews on Yelp and it did not disappoint!!! I was visiting the area from Arkansas and the friendliest barista, Morgan, not only made a delectable Vanilla Oatmilk Latte but was SO incredibly helpful giving me ideas on where to go while I was S.D. The blueberry muffin was to die for as well! read more

Lizzy making delicious and immaculate lattes and such a cheery and bright attitude to make The coffees that more appealing! Small, quaint little shack with attentive staff and Happy baristas with a nice little pub nearby in case you want to have a drink! Try the Zuchini Bread! Also, they have daily specials!! read more

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What a cute little coffee shop! Love the California Bean sign and apparel. Ordered the Cookie Latte from their August menu special and it was yummy. Shop is a small shack with some parking spots shared with a restaurant. Wish I lived closer so I can visit more often. read more

BADLY needed a pick me up! Saw this place on Yelp. Super cute and tiny! Flavor is super good too but was not strong enough for me liking. Regardless, the lady taking orders is super nice and friendly! read more

California Bean - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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