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    Inspired Coffee Roasters

    5.0 (38 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Told myself I would only get one drink...
    Neil S.

    Allow me to add to the 5 star reviews... The good: * Amazing service! The owners are always there serving you and controlling the experience. They love what they do and it shows! * Coffee is fantastic. Espresso extracted perfectly every time. They roast their own and they do it well. Highly recommend a bag of coffee for home. * Fantastic chai! * The location - I want it to be own little secret. The street is quiet, the seating is covered, and at 7a, you get the perfect morning sunshine on your face in front of the shop. Perfect place to sit and read a book or coffee with friends. What could be better: * Wish they were open later * No decaf espresso (yet...!) Verdict: * Have you ever wanted to find a coffee shop that knows coffee as well as a pretentious, snooty coffee shop without the pretentious, snooty experience? With a local, neighborhood, "where everybody knows your name" kind of feel? Well, welcome home. I come here even when I don't need coffee just to enjoy the shop and the people. This is in my top 3 coffee shops in SD, for sure.

    Iced caramel latte
    Steve M.

    The coffee was so yummy and the people were so nice!! The caramel latte was amazing!!

    Libby S.

    Went here today and I'm honestly kicking myself for not trying it sooner since it's been a few blocks from my house for the past year. I ordered the pistachio latte and my boyfriend got a Cortado Both were fantastic. You can really tell they take pride in their coffee. The pistachio latte was especially good, not sweet at all and you could actually taste the coffee first, which I love. My boyfriend liked his so much he immediately went back for a second drink and got a salted caramel latte. The owner was incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. They also make homemade dog treats, which is such a cute touch. There's a small outdoor patio that's dog friendly, which is perfect for us. Just a heads up that there's no seating inside. Definitely adding this to our regular rotation.

    Sayonara T.

    What a hidden gem! I have seen this coffee shop and decided to stop by...and boy am I happy I did! I stopped by right when they opened, the place is small and very welcoming! I was immediately greeted when I walked in and the gentleman took my order right away. They have a selection of pastries and I love that the drink menu carries coffee classics! I ordered an americano, a latte and a croissant. Everything was so good! I will be visiting more for sure!

    Herbal tea
    Stephanie W.

    Super friendly staff. Great local location. Really clean and nice outdoor seating. Enjoyed an iced herbal tea, they offered to add honey to sweeten which was great. My friend enjoyed an almond milk cappuccino. Can't wait to try some pastries and different coffees next time!

    Great Cup of Coffee.
    Jay C.

    If you don't carefully look, you might miss this place and it's tasty coffee. When I was there they had a good collection of single origin roasted coffees. I had a quick chat with the owner and he has a very friendly personality and good knowledge of what he's serving. The location is in the middle of residential area in North Park so has a lot less noice. However, they have a very limited seats so I don't recommend for people who's looking for a working table. Oh. Forgot to mention. Parking can be a bit tricky.

    Mike C.

    A SAN DEIGO MUST! My wife and I are chronic coffee shop visitors and absolutely loved this shop. As former coffee roasters ourselves, we know good quality coffee when we taste it ! Not only was the coffee amazing but so was the staff! Jacob (barista / co-owner) is extremely knowledgeable on coffee and super friendly! He took extra time out of his day to share the story of how ICR started and where his love for coffee stemmed from. Truly great coffee with an experience to match! Thanks Jacob!

    Whole beans
    Eunice H.

    Such a charming and quaint coffee shop in the neighborhood of north park! They have cute outdoor seating to soak up the warm San Diego sun and just enjoy your time whilst enjoying your coffee/drink. They offer a selection of baked goods like croissants, morning buns, cakes, cookies, etc. They also sell merch like gift baskets of goodies, t shirts, bags of locally roasted fresh beans, as well as locally made ceramics. You can tell they take your coffee seriously and offer high quality products. We bought a bag of their Ethiopian guji washed single origin coffee beans and the owner was gracious to offer us a complimentary cup of their geisha drip coffee on the house! How sweet! The owner is originally from New York and was super friendly and welcoming. Come support this local gem of a coffee shop!

    Cortado and Lemon Cake
    Jack M.

    This inspired little coffee roaster and shop is located in the neighborhood of North Park nestled between Mead Ave and Hamilton St., on the bottom floor of some recently built trendy apartment buildings. Although they offer outside seating, they are mostly a to go coffee shop offering a variety of espresso based beverages, teas, and locally based pastries. That being said, I had the gent make a me a cortado with whole milk and a slice of lemon cake made with olive oil. The cortado was very food and on the fruity side when it comes to flavor. It was smooth and rich in coffee flavor as well. The lemon cake by Knead Artisan Bakery was outstanding. It was definitely a keeper. It was rich in lemon flavor and super moist. The olive oil really does its job well here. The service was upbeat and super friendly. They definitely give off that good neighborhood community coffee shop vibe. Only street parking is available here.

    Olive Oil Cake
    Christina A.

    Such a cute spot! Staff was super friendly, Jacob made our morning with a warm smile and friendly energy. He convinced us to get the olive cake which did not disappoint. The cake was amazing, not too sweet but definitely hit the spot. Good coffee as well, definitely recommend.

    Jennifer V.

    I ordered a latte and cookie and enjoyed both items. The cafe was cutely decorated with disc golf-related items like their trophy. The owners were super friendly. I parked on the street. Glad to have another coffee shop in the neighborhood!

    Kaloni S.

    I stumbled upon this cute little cafe during my morning walk. The service is great, everyone is so welcoming and sweet. There are a few seats available outside (cute little red tables and chairs). They get fresh baked goods delivered every morning! They have some shirts and other goods made my locals for purchase. I tried the iced chai and it was delicious! Definitely recommend. It's super cute!

    Dmitri R.

    Was walking in the neighborhood when I stumbled upon this little coffee shop. I ordered a chai tea latte and a pastry and both were great! The barista was also super nice and informative. I definately recommend stooping by if you are in the area.

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    this is the cutest little spot and the nicest people run this place! You have to try the New Orleans cold brew :D

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    Love it here! New spot walking distance from our new place, I always stop by for a cortado.

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    This place has the best expresso. Ground fresh In front of you. The owner is great too.

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    One of the best drips coffee! Cute little shop, I love how the shop is set up. Best of all, the service is amazing.

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    Immediately, I felt welcomed by the owner Jacob who recently moved here from Brooklyn.

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