Jane A.

MUSICIANS + COFFEE (4 stars) You get "Vinyl consumption and thoughtful produced coffee"! Chill and cozy coffee shop with a few seats and a selection of coffee and vinyl in the layout. Bought a bag of their beans and it came with a free cup of drip or iced from that same bean. After browsing their selection of beans, I couldn't quite find the type of profile I like but there were a variety of profiles. I bought a bag for a gift for someone who might appreciate their shop style and profile. At the time of my visit there were no decaf beans available. Took advantage of taking the free iced coffee and was surprise of my sipping acceptwnc! RAW POWER - their mainstay coffee which has a profile of chocolate and orange. I had this as an iced coffee - straight up black with no added anything and I thought I'd hate it without anything but I enjoyed the ice coffee as black and plain. From here I could really taste the bean profile very clearly and indeed could find the chocolate and the orange, more the orange than the chocolate. I am not into acidity or tart when I take my lattes but I don't mind that orange flavor when I take an iced coffee. It was an inquiring taste! I'd like to come back and try their decaf beans with with a flavored latte or an iced coffee plain as possible.

Kristelle B.

Might just be our new favorite coffee shop in SD. The price point is amazing and the coffee was very good and surprisingly big. The space is half a cafe, half records shop and beautifully designed. They seemed to have patrons coming in and the customer service is friendly. Plus points that they're dog-friendly!

Emmett T.

Fuzz Coffee is a combination coffee shop and vinyl record store in the middle of a block of 30th St in North Park. This neighborhood is filled with all kind of coffee/tea places, however Fuzz Coffee was a bit difficult to find as they didn't have much signage indicating their presence. A small sidewalk sign that said 'Coffee & Records' along with a label on the front window was the extent of the identification. Parking was either curbside, or you could pay for a space in a lot just a bit up the street which was what I did. The inside had limited seating consisting of a countertop along the front window and a bench with some stools that surrounded very small round tables. A merchandise rack was on the right wall when you walked in. A collection of vinyl records was in the back left corner. The menu board was posted on the wall to the right of the service counter. The choice of beverages was around a dozen, but a seasonal menu added a few more items. I ordered an Iced Latte with whole milk. The addition of Honey Cinnamon incurred a one dollar surcharge. The barista quickly prepared my drink as I was nearly the last customer for the day. I didn't taste much honey cinnamon flavor so that topping wasn't really worth it. The small tables were a bit awkward as they were elevated quite a bit higher than the stool/bench. The surface area could not have been larger than a vinyl record for comparison (see my photo). I gave a three star rating for my visit to Fuzz Coffee.

Olya S.

Cute idea, the record selection is small and mostly new records but it is a combination record store coffee place so it works out. The prices are pretty reasonable and if you love coffee they really seem to care about their craft. The matcha is pretty good too.

Zen X.

Well I love music and I love coffee so I figured I would like Fuzz Coffee. I really like their branding, colors, and font. As far as food and drink, they don't have cold brew which is surprising for a San Diego coffee shop and only a few (albeit good) food options. I had the scone and an iced coffee. If San Diego was a proper city we would have a huge record store/coffee shop with live music and everything. (Portland anybody?) My only complaint is the actual record selection. They have a lot of new and up-and-coming artists like Radiohead and Tame Impala who have yet to really leave their mark on the music industry. But they don't carry well-known, local legends like Zachariah J. I mean come on, Jet Blast Deflector? Hello?!

Felipe E.

Lots of great coffee shops in the area. I've had this one on my radar for some time now but it was always a bit too busy for my comfort. Finally I was in the area around their opening, actually we were the first customers in on a Saturday. We ordered a iced matcha latte and a iced Blue by You which is a chamomile latte that ends up with a vibrant blue color due to the butterfly pea flower. Both drinks tasted amazing. I've never had a chamomile latte and I gotta say it's a new favorite. They have lots of merch like coffee, mugs, shirts and or course vinyl records. Definetly can tell this cafe is run by a true coffee lover.

Audrey T.

A neighborhood coffee favorite! They have the basics down and they know what they are doing with coffee! The space is bright and inviting, the staff is friendly and welcoming, the drinks are solid and delicious. What's not to love about this coffee shop? Also! Their tiramisu pastry is so tasty!

Angie B.

The crumbling castle cappuccino is absolutely AMAZING. I don't even drink coffee normally but decided to try because of a friend and omg I'm so glad I did. Definitely will be coming back to get as much as I can before it leaves. Small amount of seating indoor and out. Small selection of records to browse and purchase which is cool. Instant bonus points because I walked in and they had darkwave playing. Street parking only and not many spots directly around. Super friendly staff.

Justine H.

I was excited for another cute cafe in north park but I am not a coffee connoisseur and a simple menu is not the best for me. I love my sweet lattes and they had some basic vanilla and honey cinnamon. The staff was really nice and let me make one of their specials that was a cappuccino into a latte but I didn't taste any flavors, only milk. The seating is really nice outside and inside to chill there with friends, parking is the usual north park struggle but on a nice funny day I would take a walk here and be happy with no line.

Caitlin D.

(3.5-4 stars). Fuzz Coffee is an interesting spot with a section of vinyl records available for purchase. There's some inside seating-- like tall window seating & a small section against the wall with about 4 "tables." Against the wall you have bench seating and then on the other side there's red stools. I found it very, small space friendly ... the layout helped give more space for a possible line. The interior was bright since they have large windows. They even had tables outside (perhaps about 4-5!). And I liked that they had a wooden door. I think adding a foot handle to close it would be ideal since most people would have their hands full with drinks. The menu is quite simple, they only have two flavor choices available. Honey Cinnamon or Vanilla, these both cost $1 extra. Kind of wild, usually it would be around 75 cents. They seem to only have one sizing choice, 16 oz. I wish they had a 12 oz option for people that like less milk, this way we wouldn't have to ask for extra espresso shots and pay more (to balance the flavor btwn the milk etc). -- which I didn't do because it didn't cross my mind after reading everyone's raving reviews about the latte. So, I ordered their $7.00, Iced Honey Cinnamon Latte with Whole Milk (they also have oat milk as a choice). This is said to be their most popular although as a cinnamon honey latte fan, I am unsure why it is. Their cinnamon wasn't even fragrant and the granules are quite in your throat "sharp" feeling. It's not clumpy by all means, since you can feel every texture of that cinnamon. The drink itself is more milk forward, the balance was not there. The price for a basic flavored latte, is a little on the steep side in my opinion. Although next time, I would perhaps try their iced vanilla latte or maybe even adventure out and try a cortado (I like iced drinks the best though!). Today, they had Seb Bake Shop Pop Up from 8am - 1pm/ sell out. There were many pastries available, for example, basque cheesecake, pumpkin cream cheese bread, cookies, scones, etc. My friend had the cookie and was raving about how delicious they were. And I noticed that the breads were sliced very generously! I was too shy to ask about the pastries, but they looked incredible! If you like espresso + sparkling water (order your drink "for here!") the set up is soo stunning in the morning sun and perhaps it's more delicious. I personally cannot drink hot or bold/plain like that-- but I think if my dad were here he'd enjoy it. Also, it seemed like they had several "for here" glass and ceramic ware so be sure to mention that you want it like that. It's a pretty new shop, I'd come back and try it again. It's a nice spot to come and have convos and if you enjoy music, or records-- come check it out!

Vince P.

Fuzz Coffee is a very cool coffee shop that doubles up as a little record store as well. There is no parking lot here but there is tons of street parking all around. Inside, they have a clean and modern setup with about 5-6 tables for seating and some additional seats outside as well. For their menu, they have a solid selection of different coffee and matcha drinks to choose from. I ended up getting a Honey Cinnamon Latte and digging through some of their crates. They have a nice selection of different indie records from multiple genres that are all priced fairly. Overall, this is definitely a cool spot to check out if you are ever in the area. All of the staff here are friendly and welcoming. Come stop by to grab a drink and peruse through some of their record collection as well.

Jack M.

I truly enjoyed the iced matcha latte I had from Fuzz Coffee. I asked for just a touch of honey as sweetener and it was perfect. The matcha flavor was clean and delicious. The place is small but has a heart with the quality of its beverages they offer. I saw a lady walk by with a beautifully made cortado, and I was like, "that's what I am having next visit." They offer inside and outside seating. In the food category, they offer patties and baked goods. The service was super friendly! Oh yes, if you are into vinyl records and such, this place is for you.

Cheryl E.

Wow! I love this shop! I initially didn't want to visit because it looked small inside, and I'm the type who likes to post up and get work done. But I'm so glad I finally came to check it out -- with my hubby, a record aficionado, in tow. Fuzz is a coffee-meets-record shop: the brandchild of ex-Modern Times and Coffee & Tea Collective brewers, roasters, and brainiacs. (By those names alone, you know it's gonna be good) Now, before we continue this review, you should know that I cringe whenever anyone mentions their favorite drink is the Better Buzz BDE -- I like to TASTE my coffee, and it better not be too sweet. Ergo, when another reviewer here said the coffee was "strong", that made me want to come even more. WHAT WE GOT: * Vanilla Oat Latte: 5/5 as another reviewer mentioned, it's nice to see the shop use real vanilla bean (you could see the black vanilla remnants on the bottom). My husband is also a huge coffee head, and we both agreed: the milk-to-coffee ratio is just DIVINE. I judge coffee shops by this alone. FUZZ nailed it. * OFF MENU secret drink: Butterfly Tea Latte, aka the Blue Star Wars Drink! 5/5 I asked for decaf of a coffee and Carlo, one of the owners, sadly refuted me (more on this below). But he won me over with this offer. Another girl saw him making it and ordered the same am I a drink influencer? Now that's my only calling in life. Carlo asked how I liked it -- they just adjusted it to add more "blue". He said they found a chamomile tea (the tea in the drink) that worked just right with it. I told him that boba shops usually make their tea lattes so milky you can't taste the tea; this was the most balanced tea latte I've had. Score! AMBIENCE: I looove their branding and design, and I'm an ex-brand creative so these things matter to me. After an age of minimalistic Japandi shops, FUZZ is making their mark with bright red design that just screams "we're weirdos, deal with it." Not to mention, the coolest merch like shirts and cups. A light wood bench leans against the white wall, punctuated with bright red stools, and 3 LARGE icons on the wall. The FUZZ crew also OWNS their own record company, so look out for records from their own label. I compared this to Peanut Butter Wolf -- the legend who started Stones Throw Records (Mayer Hawthorne!) and owns the Gold Line bar up in LA, incredible place. GREAT music playing, they chose some aural beats that sound like my ADHD focus playlist. It is rare now when shops play music you can actually focus to, versus distracting you. SEATING: * There is a bench with 3 circular table tops that can fit about 6-8 people, if 2 sit on stools off the bench. * 4 seats at a high top bar by the window * 4 small tables with 2 chairs each, outside by the storefront and street SERVICE: Carlo and his crew were so nice and sooo cool. Just a bunch of guys living their dream, visited by so many old friends / colleagues supporting. I LOVE when local coffee heads start their own shop -- our coffee community in San Diego is so close, and so talented. You know it's gonna be 5 stars. I also appreciate their attention to quality. (More below) TO NOTE: PARKING: ugh, Adams charges us to park now? $2.50 per hour, what there is a small lot next to Blackmarket Bakery (RIP!!) that's $5 for 5 hours, so a better deal for sure. Ugh, screw SD paid parking. You'll luck out if you can find a free spot in the neighborhood. On a weekend, though, it can be tough (though not impossible! :)) MILKS: Whole and Oat only, which is expected; most shops I've seen do not carry almond, which is seemingly unsustainable. DECAF: So on the note of quality... they did NOT have decaf there today (Sept. 13) but Carlo was kind enough to divulge... they'll be getting it in a few weeks! The shop roasts their own coffee and have been on the hunt for the right decaf to serve. I so appreciate their time spent on making sure it's great. I cannot wait to come back here (when they have decaf, hehe), and get my very own perfect-ratio drink. If you like it strong, if you like it real, if you like color and music and not taking yourself too seriously, I'll see you here.