Stopped by this cute coffee shop for the first time and was really impressed! They make all of their syrups in-house, the staff is friendly and welcoming, and the interior has a fun, inviting vibe. Don't miss the breakfast empanadas--I had the bacon, egg, and cheese, and it came out hot, tasted homemade, and might be one of the best breakfast empanadas I've ever had. Pair it with their excellent espresso or a latte, and you've got a perfect start to the day. Definitely a must-try if you're in the area and appreciate great coffee. read more

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This small but mighty coffee place is such a vibe. The workers are all really nice too and friendly. Most importantly, it offers delicious coffee, the Cappuccino is my favorite, they always make it just perfect. Thank You. They sell these little empanadas that go well with your breakfast drink, the bacon and cheese is tasty. They also offer unique salsa's to compliment. This place is very down to earth and while you wait, they have small things you can buy, perhaps as a gift or for yourself. I have bought the soap, its handmade and smells divine. I live like 2 streets over and i drove by this place so many times before i tried it too... i really like supporting mom and pop privately owned businesses, they need our support, it is important to shop local and shop small. read more

Coffee Cycle is superb! While we frequent the OB location more often, the OG PB location is easy to get to. It's small, but they carry the same great coffee. Although I'm not a coffee drinker, my husband is and these beans are his favorite. We've gone all around San Diego searching for the best beans and these are consistently the best ones. If you bring back the tin after you finish, they'll give you a dollar off your next tin. While I don't drink coffee, I'm always on the prowl for a great matcha. Coffee Cycle has an EXCELLENT one. Great quality matcha (super rich green color) and it's absolutely delicious. I love that the people that work at this place are always so friendly and they'll make customizations to make sure you get exactly what you like. Another benefit of this one is that it's right next to Mission Bagel so you can grab a bagel from the parking lot with your coffee! read more

Quick and friendly service. Ordered an iced latte with extra shot of espresso (so total of 4 shots) and it was good. Also got an almond croissant which was tasty, wish they would have heated it up though. It was spacious inside with lots of seating options, whether you wanted to sit in a more intimate secluded area, in a bigger table to share with others, or even patio seating booth with shade or no shade. There was live music and that was super nice. Hope to be back again! read more

The Cafe Mocha I ordered taste like warm milk. The place was also not friendly to me. The guy asked twice what kind of chocolate so I was thinking why he is asking that then he changed the question to what type of milk like I am the dumb one. He was so quick to turn the Ipad to ask for tips before I even get my coffee even though I am paying with cash. read more

They were busy on a Sunday morning, but everyone here was super friendly! Definitely full of regulars, who chatted in line. The shop is casual with some seating. The coffee was good! read more

The white mocha latte they gave me tasted like basil/pesto? it tastes like instead of white mocha syrup they put pesto and basil leaf in the coffee? Genuinely strange and off putting savory panini pasta flavored coffee? very strange.. Forgive me if i'm missing something, maybe that's their version of a WM? but that was undrinkable. The shop itself is nice though read more

Coffee Cycle - white mocha latte (basil pesto flavored??) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Stopped by for a regular cup of coffee with cashew milk. Not sure if the cashew milk was old or the coffee just isn't very tasty - yuck. Nice staff tho read more

We recently found Coffee Cycle and brought my in-laws to try some fresh coffee. My husband and in-laws enjoyed the lattes they had and I ordered a tea latte with their house made lavender syrup. The staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. I don't drink coffee, so I asked (the owner) what teas he recommended and he mentioned that they're also known for their teas and had different house made syrups to choose from. I thoroughly enjoyed my tea latte. The shop itself is small with the "cart"on one side and a couple bar stools inside where the merchandise is. There are tables outside where you can sit and wait for your drink after ordering. Overall, service is excellent and the drinks were tasty. Solid cups too! Highly recommend checking out Coffee Cycle. read more

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Best coffee Best roaster, good quality beans. They take care of every single person that comes in. read more

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This is a real coffee shop. You can see where the beans are sourced from. The coffee and food are delicious. I saw a guy eating a delicious looking burrito at the table in the front of the shop. I asked him to excuse me because I wanted to look at the menu in front of him. He said "you can ask me anything about the menu". Turns out he was the owner. How funny! Super cool guy. This place is legit. Great food and culture. I'd be happy to support this place. Great environment! read more

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Upgraded the rating because I keep going back since the coffee is that good. They know not to make it too hot because that is what keeps the milk sweet and you have a non-bitter latte which does not need any sugar. The staff is friendly, but you have got to be patient. Be prepared to wait. Good things take time. (loss of 1/2 star for the long wait) Seating is very limited - almost non-existent. There are about 4 little tables on the sidewalk, so you might not get a spot to sit. It is not the type of place you go to work. There are no plugs for your laptop. Just go and appreciate the quality coffee they serve. (loss of the other 1/2 star for me not getting a place to sit last time). Parking is rough. Street parking only, and on a busy street at that. They do, however, have a bike rack so that you can cycle over to Coffee Cycle and lock up your bike while you escape the moment in a latte. I will admit that I have not tried any of their food in a long time, so no comments on that other than it is a very limited menu (indicating that items are somewhat fresh). They have a few items for retail sale from local artisans for which you pay via Venmo (so it might be honor system), which I think is pretty hipster cool of them. I once saw a pop-up of Cycle Coffee outside REI, so you might even catch their drips outside of the brick and mortar in PB. read more

I've been going to Coffee Cycle in PB for years, my favorite by far for many reasons. I went to the Coffee Cycle in OB which opened up last week, all the great coffee, people and bike vibe of PB with more space! Great job on the new shop! read more

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Cute little spot in PB! The coffee was great and I really liked the food they had available. Service was good and there's outdoor seating. read more

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CUTE AND CHILL VIBES (5 stars) First time here and first time having sugar-cane processed decaf coffee beans. Okay okay, we all know, I am a lover of decaf, specifically through SWP. To discover a local coffee shop that decaffeinates through sugar-cane processing is something new to me. I've always read about it but haven't tried it until my visit here. What is that? There are multiple ways the decaffeinate. The regular chemical way, swiss water processed (natural no chemicals), and sugar-can processed (also natural no chemicals). "The sugarcane process gets its name because ethyl acetate, or EA, is used to decaffeinate coffee. EA is a natural compound derived from cane sugar that can be found in fruits and other foods. Being derived from sugar, EA bonds to chlorogenic acids found in caffeine. When EA bonds to chlorogenic acids, the separation of the caffeine from the coffee bean begins." DECAF VANILLA LATTE - good beans. It was balanced but did have a very slight hint of acidity even with vanilla flavor. I like my beans with more notes chocolatey and nutty than fruit notes because I like that smooth and rounded flavor. The acidity was barely noticeable and quickly dissipated. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAI DONUT - this was cool! Thai tea flavored icing on a cake donut. HIGHLY RECOMMEND Will mosdef be back! JABA APPROVED. Until the next review... read more

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The coffee. Oh man the coffee. I could write an ode to it. I'm a boring drip coffee man, nothing iced or flavors or syrups. This coffee was immaculate. Smooth, tasty but not burnt or overpowering. The 2 staff members are super friendly without being fake. There were a lot of regulars which is a great sign as it's opposite a Starbucks so that tells me a lot. I had the breakfast burrito with the habenano aoli on the side. Delicious. The burrito held up well and had the right amount of filling, not too much. read more

Great vibes, great customer service and delicious coffee. I will definitely be back for their customer service alone. Super strong coffee not too chocolatey which is the way I like it. read more

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Got a week to wait to get a coffee? Well if it's three people on line, it'll take roughly three weeks. Very nice people who take forever. Great biz model. read more

Such a fantastic coffee shop, I love their breakfast burritos and specifically their salsa. So good. The owner takes coffee seriously and knows what he is doing and creating. Everyone should check this place out and don't be scared of the vegan milk, it's amazing! read more

Cute, quaint, with great staff! I visited on a Saturday morning around 7:15am and was greeted with the amazing smell of coffee. It was just the barista and I and she gave a great recommendation for my order. I was ordering for multiple people and she offered a drink carrier which was very helpful. The espresso they have is delicious and don't get me started on the drip coffee! So good! I parked on the side in the bank parking lot since no one was there - that's a great place if you're doing short term parking. This will be my new spot whenever I visit the area! read more

Really cute cafe to stop by for a coffee! The baristas are welcoming and very friendly. They have several roast options and also a selection of latte flavors. I tried a Vanilla Bean Latte and a Honey Cinnamon Latte and both were smooth with a nice slight sweetness. The seating area inside is small, so maybe not a place to stay and get work done, but the interior is decorated and they sell cute trinkets as well. read more

My wife and I love coffee and when we are traveling , we always try local coffee roasters. We were in Pacific Beach and decided to try Coffee cycle. When we walked in you immediately notice the coffee kart , well that's their roots What I like was the careful consideration the young man gave to each cup of coffee he was making, you can clearly see he sourced out everything he uses to make his coffees , that what sets him apart from the others and makes his coffees memorable and great tasting, if you are a coffee lover, don't miss this place, a note to the owner, " I love your logo " read more

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Delicious cortado Delicious lavender latte Delicious and delightful staff Across the street from Starbucks and wayyyyyyyyy better. Open at 6am weekdays! Local feel with great baked goods from a vegan San Diego bakery. Highly recommend for anyone. Annnd this is THE PB COFFEE SHOP & CAFE for caffeine enthusiasts and coffee snobs. read more

Coffee Cycle - Double fisting good!! Insulated cups?! What?!!! (AKA Keeps coffee hot longer) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Stopped by this beautiful Saturday morning on a ride from UCSD down to PB. Fantastic coffee, great people. Despite it being my first time, Coffee Cycle felt just like home. I love the atmosphere and the wooden decor. I had a SO pour-over, which was super fruity and fun. I'll be back again soon! read more

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I don't know if we had ordered the wrong thing, but both drinks we ordered were horrible. I ordered a vanilla bean latte and my bf got the white mocha. I couldn't even drink more than two sips. Had zero flavor, tasted like milk. Customer service was great and I can see it's popular with other people, so maybe we just caught them on an off day. :/ read more

absolute best coffee ive ever had in my entire life beautiful coffee as well customer service top notch i will be coming back here every time i need a cup of coffee just try it. if you are reading this review just do it, try it. (please, soooo good) read more

Coffee Cycle - Took the picture halfway through the cup :) so delicious - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Chris is so open with his knowledge of all things coffee. I had matcha with hazelnut as well as cappuccino and both hit it out of the park. This is now my favorite coffee spot in PB. read more

Lovely staff and great prices. This is my new favorite place to chill after a long bike ride. Good proportions of food, made with love of course. The shop is a kinda small but they don't bite much. Bonus brownie points bc the manager said I look like his paraplegic sled hockey cousin before riding off into the sunset. Just kidding, it was lunchtime. read more

Got a single origin Ethiopia and it was dialed. Cool lever machine too. Would def go back

Moved back to SD and all my research pointed to Coffee Cycle as a new source of beans. First pour over was smooth as heck. Delicious. Bought the beans. Sorted read more

Not bad oat milk latte and a sweet roll. It's a good place for your first cup of coffee read more

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This is now one of my favorite places to buy coffee beans in San Diego. They roast their own beans. The quality of the beans and roast is top notch. The owner is an awesome guy and I really noticed that they care about their customers and stand by the quality of their product. read more

Americano, my go to, was excellent, black and mildly naturally sweet! And simply because I read a review about the vanilla bean latte I added one of those to my order even though I don't tend to like sweet coffee drinks. The latte was fantastic! The barista was fantastic, informative, funny, warm and genuine, and makes really good drinks! Someone else said the felt like a regular, and I completely had that experience today. If only I had more time here! Start your vacation/workday mornings here! read more

Coffee Cycle - VanillaBean Latte (made with Clover Dairy) and an Americano. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

This review for coffee only : Been here twice these are my findings . . Lacks flavor " vanilla oat milk iced latte " should not taste bad it's a simple drink . Unfortunately again no taste at all. I'd rather spend my money at wayfarer, James , portal , or even Better Buzz and that's saying something about their beans & drinks . read more

Coming from a history of working in the cycling industry and my own passion for home roasting coffee, Coffee Cycle was close by as I was in PB to get a tire fixed, I had to stop by. I wasn't going to post until I remembered the name of the guy who was over unbelievably gracious with me. My endless stream of questions were answered expertly, far beyond anything I have ever experienced when I visit roaster shops. I usually get short answers, no embellishment, and minimal engagement. I think it was Chris, but I apologize if I'm wrong. He had an equally friendly (and prettier) barrista helping him, and as busy as she was, she also stayed engaged in the conversation. Great place to go if you are really into coffee. I got an African pour over and it is/was fantastic. They roast in their OB shop, and I am very partial to coffee shops who roast their own coffee, so this one is my new favorite! read more

Coffee cycle is run by a a coffee expert who guest appears often on an educational podcast called Roast West Coast - highly recommended you listen to their "coffee smarter" episodes. When I stop by, I know I am getting coffee that is both ethically sourced and perfectly roasted with complex flavors. Their pour overs are made with precision each step of the way. When I stop by, I know the cap, latte, mocha, or cortado will be made exactly properly, to the right temperature and texture. Their syrups are made in store and the mocha is a true powder. When I stop by, I know I'll get a few laughs with the owner, or at least witness a glorious, dog friendly line out the door. This place can be busy and they don't rush anything. They do take orders over text message, ask the batista. So come for extremely amazing coffee. Sit down, drink it and take time with it. Their coffee is art. I've been coming here since they opened, quality has only gotten better, especially now that they personally roast the beans now. Lastly their prices are completely normal, you'll pay the same or more at Starbucks. If you aren't sure what to get, just ask for a Cachew-Macademian Latte, as of this writing it should be $5ish. read more

Coffee Cycle - How can you say no to this crema cortado? - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Cute little coffee shop with great outdoor seating. Loved the breakfast burrito. Great service too

I used to be a regular customer herehappily spending the $5-7 it would cost to have a good pourover. Sadly, no more. The last time I stopped by I had a payment problem with a pending balance from PayPal. At first the Brazillian barista was happy to give me the cup I had been poured gratis whie I telephoned PayPal to release my funds. However after getting through to Paypal, I wanted to test my card on a refill as well as pay for my previous coffee. I don't know if it was because Her English wasn!'t good enough or what but the barista's attitude turned hostile while I tried to explain that I wanted to pay for my coffee, not have another free one! Her English speaking staff seemed to understand me but were also too intimidated to explain her confusion to their manager. She then told me to leave, still completely misunderstanding my English as much as my intentions. Having met the owner I dropped by subsequently to drop off my card and was again confronted by an openly hostile Brazilian barista who did not even try to cover her contempt and hostility. I don{t have time in my life for this kind of time waster and there are plenty of alternatives to Cycle coffee in Pacific Beach. I spend my money in places that treat their customers like human beings. No go Zone read more

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We walked here from our airbnb where we were staying on a weekend trip in San Diego. It wasn't too crowded on an early Saturday morning so we were able to order our coffee right away. I got a cortado (it comes as a double shot by default). The milk to coffee ratio was a bit high in my opinion, but maybe I should have just stuck with a macchiato instead. I want to really taste my coffee, but this one was pretty mild in flavor. My husband got a macchiato and I liked his much better. The baristas were all super friendly. read more

Great little neighborhood coffee shop ensconced in a storefront of an apartment building. There is a kiosk-like wheeled coffee cart in a brick and mortar shop. Creative and open layout with a side counter and stools. There a few tables to sit, sip, and linger. Come here for the coffee. Genni took my order. I asked for a strong bold brew. Genni said in five minutes she would have a dark roast ready for me. The best brew of coffee I have sipped in a long while. A shoutout to Genni for the dark roast brew and her smile. Coffee Cycle is dog friendly too. Two good looking pooches lounging in front of the entrance with their coffee sipping guardians. The patrons, the morning I walked into this coffee shop, were happily sipping their coffee. I will return for the coffee on my next visit to the Pacific Beach area of San Diego. read more

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