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The space is so airy and bright and open with a few tables to sit and enjoy the outdoors. The owner is so nice. Like out of this world nice. The world needs more people like him. His passion is coffee and it definitely shows through with the drinks! Ordered a basic vanilla oat latte and it hit the spot! Will definitely be back to support this local neighborhood coffee spot!!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
I got the Cinnamon Toast Latte and my gf got the Cardamom Rose Latte. The cardamom rose latte has a stronger flavor (not in a bad way) than most other floral lattes I've had. It was very interesting and unique. 1 star off just because the sizes were a little smaller but nothing too major
2 months ago
3 months ago
Cute and tiny shop in North Park with a few tables and chairs outside. I ordered the New Orleans cold brew thinking it would be infused with spices and have some creaminess. It was on the bitter side and had raw cinnamon sprinkled on top. Not my thing and I wouldn't order it again but appreciate them trying something different. My husband ordered an iced vanilla latte with their homemade syrup. It was very tasty, not too sweet and drank nicely. Their cinnamon toast latte sounded yummy and seems like they're innovative with their specialty drink menu. They have beans and merch for sale along with references to NY throughout their shop. Pastries are provided by Knead bakery and look delicious. Service was incredible and the owner is super nice and polite. read more
The space is so airy and bright and open with a few tables to sit and enjoy the outdoors. The owner is so nice. Like out of this world nice. The world needs more people like him. His passion is coffee and it definitely shows through with the drinks! Ordered a basic vanilla oat latte and it hit the spot! Will definitely be back to support this local neighborhood coffee spot!! read more
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. read more
10 months ago
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! read more
5 months ago
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. read more
6 months ago
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! read more
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. read more
5 months ago
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! read more
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! read more
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. read more
1 year ago
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. read more
1 month ago
1 year ago
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! read more
6 months ago
I got the Cinnamon Toast Latte and my gf got the Cardamom Rose Latte. The cardamom rose latte has a stronger flavor (not in a bad way) than most other floral lattes I've had. It was very interesting and unique. 1 star off just because the sizes were a little smaller but nothing too major read more
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! read more
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. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Just moved here from ocean beach. Trying all the coffee shops around and decided to start here! Very nice service and gave my pup a free treat which is always an awesome thing! I love the salted caramel latte, it was great and I'm a picky coffee drinker. I will definitely come again! read more
1 year ago
This under-the-radar coffee shop recently opened on the ground level of a new apartment building, and it's such a wonderful addition to the area! Inside the shop, they sell items made by locals that would make for great gifts. Outside, there's a few colorful tables for seating, which add to the happy vibes of this place. You can tell that they really care about quality here, based on the companies they're working with. The service was also super friendly! I got the Lemon EVOO Cake, which was light and so flavorful. I also got the Dubai Choco-latte with oat milk, but the espresso unfortunately felt too acidic for my taste, and also made it difficult to really taste the other flavors of the latte. I'll be back to try other drinks such as the Matcha, and other pastries such as the Strawberry Chip Cookie! read more
3 months ago
1 year ago
Jacob was so nice and this one of the best matchas I've ever gotten from a coffee shop haha usually they don't know how to make a good matcha! read more
1 year ago
I can't say enough good things about Inspired Coffee Roaster! We tried the New Orleans Nitro (a house special) and a custom cold brew with chocolate and cinnamon. Both were absolutely amazing; smooth, fresh, and flavorful. What really stood out was how kind and welcoming the staff were. They didn't hesitate when I asked for something custom off the menu, and made it perfectly. To top it all off, they surprised us with a free cookie we had been eyeing but decided not to get! Such a thoughtful and generous gesture! It's rare to find a place that delivers both outstanding drinks and such genuine hospitality. Inspired Coffee Roaster has easily become a new favorite. I'll definitely be back! read more
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Service and quality were SUPERB. Jacob was super personable and it was awesome hearing some of his story. You can tell he's passionate about what he's building here. Got a salted caramel latte with almond milk-- it was amazing. I tend to be a bit picky with my coffee drinks but this was incredible. Grabbed a pastry too, because how could you not?! Just in town visiting but if I lived in the area could totally see myself frequenting this quaint and cute shop, maybe reading in the outdoor seating! read more
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Exceptional cappuccino!!! Known for being the BEST in San Diego, it is rich in flavor with a creamy smooth finish! Not only can you get the best coffee here but also, the most DELICIOUS locally crafted pastries! Shoutout to Knead Bakery for curating the savory ham and Gruyère croissant, that is simply, out of this world!! read more
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4384 Hamilton St
San Diego, CA 92104
University Heights, North Park
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