Every time I'm in the San Diego area, this is my go-to spot for coffee. Any branch will do as they have six locations now! I still remember going to their first store in Little Italy and fell in love. You can't go wrong with anything on their menu. I usually get my coffees black, but this place makes mean iced Mexican Mocha Latte. Full of coffee flavor and has a slight spicy kick, which I love. It's perfect! Staff at all their locations are fantastic and their coffees are consistent at every shop. If you haven't tried their coffee yet, stop by! You won't regret it! read more

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stopped by after a friend recommended me this place. it's a decent shop with ample seating. the worker didn't seem like he wanted to work there LOL when i asked him questions about the menu, he gave very short answers that didn't really answer my question... i ordered a vanilla latte and it was very mid. coffee was bitter and was lacking the vanilla. wouldn't want to come again. read more

The staff is great. The manager is awesome. David Taylor always takes care of us whenever we go making sure we get the best quality espresso. We can Definitely a cool coffee shop in San Diego. The pastries here are pretty good. I heard they just changed the bagels only made by their sister Co.. I need to give those a try I got the coffee soda basically like an espresso tonic pretty good the glass that it comes i in his super cool and different to most of the places you get coffee at the side of the building is small, but still kind of spacious in a way gives us pretty cool atmosphere. I heard they're gonna do some more upgrades to the inside, making it feel a little more home like that's cool cause I like cozy spots with a manly touch concrete leather metals. It's just a vibe. read more

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The best coffee I've had lately in San Diego And I also bought beans to make at home -- the flavor is absolutely amazing. So smooth, rich, and honestly one of the best coffees I've had in a long time. read more

James Coffee - Coffee night owl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

Tucked away on a backstreet in Escondido is the cutest little coffee shop! James Coffee has such a cool, laid-back atmosphere and feels like a hidden gem. The coffee is consistently great, and they have some really good pastries to go with it. I also love that you can buy their coffee to take home, which is a huge plus. Such a great local spot when you want good coffee somewhere a little more tucked away and relaxed. read more

I wanted to give this place another shot, I know people love. I was in the area and popped in. I ordered a large hot non fat mocha. Which is my standard order. And picked up an almost croissant. They do not shelve non fat milk, but have oat and almond. So I went with oat. Two customers that came after me go thier drinks first. And when mine came up, it was lovely but not right. It was a cold mocha. They remade it. It was just a wee annoying, especially since I was coming here with the hopes of a mind blowing experience. The coffee was fine. The staff seem to know the local regulars and chat them up appropriately. The seating it still hard and uncomfortable. I'll try again one more time to see if hey flip my bippy. So far two stars for they way they interacted with other. One star for the pastry and the coffee mis up and late service was a - of stars. And my picky pastry folks (she knows who she is) would say it's not a true croissant, as there are cuts across the pastry... but it's buttery and flaky.. read more

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Went back to James Coffee after a few months of first visiting this location. The coffee is decent as always. However, if you are expecting pastries, their display case was completely empty at 11am, which was surprising, but apparently the norm. While the espresso is great, I wish they had sugar-free options available for health conscious guests. Lastly, the parking lot next to the coffee shop now has signs that you will be towed if you are parked there without being a client of the gym next door, which leaves street parking as the only option which might be a challenge to some. read more

Super cool quiet coffee shop. Small but really good coffee and fresh baked goods. Cinnamon roll was fire for the kidos in addition the chocolate croissant needed more chocolate. Not sure if pastries were baked there but tasted fresh. Service was quick and friendly. A but pricy but delicious and tasty read more

James Coffee - Vanilla Latte cinnamon roll. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

I just popped in for for a quick coffee and pastry, I have been here once before and enjoyed it, the people were friendly and it's a really cute place. There is seating outside, seating inside, they have a really cool logo and what appears to be a robust menu. The ambience here was still pretty cool, however the staff here on this day was really not friendly, not unfriendly, but not very welcoming. The coffee itself was highly milky tasting, and the light ice had ice all the way up to the top. The pastries were warmed for us which was great, however they did not have much filling in them. At this price point, this experience was nothing special. read more

James Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

The coffee was decent. They were out of a lot of things even though we went not that late in the day. The bread was good. I'm sorry. The sando is a BACON lettuce tomato. How are you going to make the worst thing about the Sando the bacon? It was 100% the microwave kind, and 2 pieces of it at that. It was gross. Otherwise. Cute place. read more

James Coffee - BLT - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

My wife and I woke up wanting to try something new today, so we went to grab some breakfast at James Coffee. There's indoor and outdoor seating, and the restaurant had plenty of seating for both. The inside was very minimal with a nice clean esthetic. They also offer free wifi, which makes for a great place to get some work done. The pastries and other food items are displayed behind a glass and labeled making got easy ordering. We ordered a Ham and Cheese Bear Claw and James Breakfast bagel. The Ham and Cheese Bear Claw was very simple, honestly just ham and cheese, nothing special but enough to satisfy you. The James Breakfast Bagel had a Chipotle mayo on it, which caught my attention. soni ordered it on an Everything Bagel. The bagel was very small for $14.. and when I took my first bite.. the Chipotle mayo was very spicy. There were chili flakes and other spices added to it that were way too overpowering that i couldn't take the Chipotle. All the spice is absolutely not needed. Chipotle is a darn good flavor, and if done right, it could make for a great Chipotle mayo. I took too bites before I couldn't stand the heat around my mouth, very disappointing for what we paid. Overall, James Coffee is a very cute spot but not worth the money to me. I dont think I'll be back. read more

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I don't know who likes this coffee. It's so bitter and almost always served luke warm. Gone there 5-6 times as I work close by. Can't do it anymore. Not going to give it a 1-2 star because they are nice people. It's just bad coffee read more

Couldn't get past the cleanliness issue. The visible dust buildup on the pastry case made it hard to trust the overall sanitation standards. read more

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My only disappointment is I didn't know about this place earlier! What a lovely off the beaten path coffee house! Clean, great service, plenty of tables to work or enjoy friends on an outing. Outside seating as well and dog friendly. I think I found my new writing and coffee outing establishment. Staff are friendly with patrons and each other which to me means they are happy to be there which means the work environment is fair and pleasant. I will be glad to become a regular for a business that is an anchor in the community. read more

James Coffee - Latte and laptop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

Cute small cafe with lots of seating. Not sure if there is WiFi but looks like a nice place to study. The staff is super nice. The drinks are poor tasting. We ordered a matcha latte, one with lavender and also sweetened. The matcha quality is so poor and the added flavor you don't even taste it. Basically if you want ice with milk that's what you're getting. Also the flavor of the chai is weak. Wanted to like this place but after tasting the drinks I will not be coming back read more

James Coffee - Matcha Latte & Chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

James coffee downtown in Little Italy was one of my favorite coffee stops for when I was in that neighborhood. Recently I found out that they are in my backyard here in Escondido. Came in today and ordered an Iced Flat White and happy to report that the coffee up here is just as good as the one downtown. The espresso was well extracted and the resulting flat white was tasty! They also have some baked goods in the shop if you want to pair a pastry with the coffee. Glad to see a specialty coffee shop open here in Escondido. read more

James Coffee - Flat white - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

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I've never had an issue the times I've visited. The staff were helpful and accommodating when I needed more sugar or extra flavors in my latte. The pastries have always been good but they sell out fast so I have to go right when they open to get my faves. Prices aren't super expensive as a lot of cafes nowadays. The place itself is spacious and always clean. I'd go more often but the list of drinks and food items feel limited when compared to other spots. Their coffee bean bags are some of my go to gifts for my coffee lover friends :) read more

James Coffee - Monkey bread croissant muffin and Quad Brown Sugar Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

A disgrace! I just found out they were closed for Vermin not very long ago. Pathetic. I used to be a very good customer but no more. I will never return to another James Coffee as long as I live. Consider myself a coffee snob and they ruined that experience and lost a customer but it's not like these owners really care. I have chatted with these owners by email last summer about a few things and they're not the most cordial people in the world which is why they hire the unfriendly staff they do. A staff that doesn't like to clean and take care of her vermin. The place has gone downhill since late last year. Less and less pastries as time went on like their amazing focaccia sandwiches just miraculously disappeared. You're really used to enjoy coming to this location when I work next-door but since I don't work next-door anymore there's no reason to even drive to James Coffee and Escondido but regardless I won't be driving to any other locations no matter where I am on earth. I think they do a nice roasting job their beans(speciality drink flavor profiles and cold brew) but the icing on the cake was the closure from the Department of health . Advice to owners: Fix your staff attitude, bring back more of your great pastries, bring back great focaccia, pay attention to hygiene, and respond to yelp reviews!!! read more

Been coming here since the location opened in Escondido and saddened to say that both service and food/drink quality have gone down since then. Our usual favorite, the iced chai, tasted watered down and there was visible mold in the cream cheese in the dairy case. Services was prompt and ambiance was usual but disappointed that an Escondido mainstay seems to be on its way out :/ read more

I feel like service and quality have tanked in the last few months. My husband and I were huge fans of the flagship location in little Italy. We even took some of our engagement photos at that location. We were pumped when this spot opened shortly after we bought a house in Escondido, and would come often in the first few months they opened. We were really friendly with Jen, who I believe was a manager. The last few times I stopped by she wasn't there, and I noticed a huge change in the vibes and lack of friendliness. On my most recent visit, my family and I weren't greeted when we walked in, and I wasn't even addressed for several minutes while I was standing at the counter. The 2 staff members there were too preoccupied with their tasks to even look up and acknowledge me with a nod or let me know they'd be right with me. I probably should have just walked out at that point. It wasn't until one of them was finally done with all their tasks that they took my order. Zero warmth or friendliness from either of them throughout are visit there. On top of that the, pastry quality has been lacking as well. I was taken aback by the price of the bagels they rolled out about a year ago, because they're both small AND dry, and not cheap. Idk if they've gotten full of themselves with their more recent store expansions but the quality simply isn't there anymore. read more

With so many coffee shops in the area, it can be hard to decide on one but James Coffee is a standout! The interior is clean and well themed, the pastries and coffee are delicious and the staff are friendly! Because I make my lattes at home, it's often find a coffee shop worth seeking out but James Coffee is somewhere I will return time and time again. A true hidden gem in Escondido! read more

James Coffee - Chocolate Croissant, Honey Cinnamon Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

I am so happy that there is a James Coffee closer to me! I would get it three times a week when I was down in Balboa for my chiropractor services. I looooove the Iced Condensed Milk with Nutmeg even though I'm lactose intolerant (it was just that worth it). They also have this reusable cup program which I find admirable, more stores should do it. As for the ambiance, it looks simple and industrial. Definitely a place where you can study or work. read more

A quick stop for morning coffee turned into a lucky experience for my little leprechauns this St Patrick's Day. We ordered the holiday special (Irish cream lattes) along with two perfectly warmed pastries. While waiting for our order, my kiddos enjoyed the quiet and peaceful ambiance; the shop had holiday coloring pages and markers available to keep the tiny humans happy. Our food and drinks were delivered quickly and absolutely delicious. The service was the icing; what an awesome start to our day! Five star shop with five star staff. PS: Thank you so much for the cute hot chocolate cup!! read more

James Coffee - Kid's Hot Chocolate with a super cute and delightful teddy bear. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

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How has it taken me this long to check out James Coffee?!! A thrift date with my coffee snob (lovingly and adoringly!) bestie was the perfect opportunity to pop in and check it out. Absolutely phenomenal coffee sodas, cold brews, and more. If I can get my rump out of bed with inspiration to put clothes on before my first cup of coffee, I'll be back sooner than later. ;) read more

James Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

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Coffee is pretty good, but they need to work on the customer service at this shop here in Escondido. I walked up to the counter, nearly empty shop, staff ignored me. Talked to each other. A guy from door dash walks in and they take care of him. Too bad, I never have been treated like this in a coffee shop in my life. Coffee isn't good enough to tolerate this kind of experience. read more

Nice little coffee shop. Delicious almond croissant! I'm more of a tea than coffee person, so I got a black tea with lavender and honey. It was delicious! I recommend this place if you want a slower paced coffee shop to chat with a friend. read more

I stopped by today at 4:58pm, just two minutes before closing, after finishing a physical therapy appointment next door. All I wanted was to quickly buy a bag of coffee to take home. When I knocked, the employees behind the counter immediately signaled that they were closed. I tried to explain that I wasn't ordering a drink, just a simple bag to go, but they still refused to open the door. What made it worse was watching them inside, clearly more focused on whatever one was trying to show the other than on acknowledging a customer who was giving business and just inside business hours. I understand arriving close to closing time isn't ideal, but if your hours say you're open until 5pm, refusing a quick, easy purchase isn't just inconvenient, it reflects a real lack of customer service and consideration. Extremely disappointing experience. read more

False advertisement Google says James Coffee and bakery can't call yourself a bakery. If all you serve are bagels per server they no longer provide food. iced coffee was completely white they basically gave me a cup of milk . ordered a bagel almost cracked a tooth . It will probably go out of business. Don't waste your time and money here. read more

The food was great and the ambiance is what you would expect for a coffee house. The people who work there are very kind. However, another employee and some training would be great. It seems at times that the employees are more concerned about one another than communicating with customers. If they had one more employee, they would be able to better serve all customers. read more

James Coffee is such a great spot! The vibe is aesthetic and cozy, making it perfect for studying or just hanging out. The staff is always friendly, and the coffee is really good! There's plenty of seating and great lighting, which makes it easy to settle in and get work done. My favorite part is their selection of pastries! Definitely one of my go to places near home. read more

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We ordered several items this morning for breakfast. We were excited to try this place since we had seen James Coffee brand sold across San Diego. Stay away from this mediocre coffee shop who sells this abomination of an "avocado toast." How can you guys sell this and feel good about it? It was so bad I couldn't help but to laugh about how ridiculous this avocado toast was. With a ridiculous price attached to it. I'm glad we didn't ask to add egg to it, because we would have wasted even more money. A toddler could make better avocado toast than this. I tried to give you guys the benefit of the doubt and tried it, but it wasn't even edible. Cold, limp, and flavorless. Never again .. read more

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I love this place. The staff in Escondido are absolutely the best! The coffee is fantastic and there are plenty of options without it being a sugar factory like Starbucks. Unfortunately they stopped making the chocolate espresso scone that everyone loves so much, but I'm happy to save some money and consume fewer calories as the current food selection isn't enticing to me ... But others seem to love it. At the end of the day, I'm coming for the coffee and the awesome staff. read more

James Coffee - My dog loves coming to James Coffee for the doggy treats and the attention. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

Okay I really hate to make this review because I was excited to try this place, but I was disappointed. I had the Mexican Mocha and it was the worst coffee I've ever had. It was so spicy, I threw it away. My wife tried it, too, and said it was not good. I'm so sorry to write that because it sounds mean, but it was so genuinely gross. I've never had a coffee that was spicy like that, and it was disgusting. We also bought a matcha latte and it had almost no flavor. As for the customer service, the two young women working were talking to each other and laughing while my wife and I were ordering. The girl taking our order was not even looking at us half the time, continuing her conversation with the girl making drinks. It was awkward. They were nice, it was just awkward and not the best customer service. My final criticism is that the music was way too loud. I recommend turning the volume down. read more

James Coffee - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

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DO NOT ORDER FROM THIS PLACE! This location has messed up my food order twice now and nothing was ever fixed or done about it when I let them know. I ordered the breakfast bagel it was not edible in the slightest, I wouldn't even let my dog eat it. The bagel sandwich was completely hard it felt like a brick. Also do not place a DoorDash order from here because they don't secure your drinks for safety precautions like come on even McDonald's Taco Bell etc places something over your drink, but apparently this place can't save your money. read more

James Coffee - Disgusting dry bagel sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

This is a cute hidden place and everyone was so friendly but man they are EXPENSIVE. We paid $27 for two almond croissants, a coffee, and a refresher. I wasn't sure about the refresher when ordering so they offered to make me something else if I didn't end up liking it, which was so nice. The drinks were pretty small for the price but I will say the croissants were DELICIOUS! The coffee came out kind of bitter but they were kind enough to add more syrup to it. This place is good to try at least once if you haven't already! read more

Coffee and pastries are excellent, I really enjoy the coffee. However, the service is extremely slow, and the staff don't seem very friendly, customer service is not great. I went in early in the morning, so I understand the low energy, but I wait about 10 minutes just to place my order and another 15 minutes to receive my coffee. I would avoid this location in the future. read more

We ordered the Bagel Sandwich, Avocado Toast, Strawberry Mocha, and Mexican Mocha. The sandwich was delicious (we opted for the jalapeño cheddar bagel), and the strawberry was an interesting addition as well (not too sweet for me!). We would come back for those two items. Unfortunately, the avocado toast was not as described on the menu - it was missing microgreens and had diced tomato instead. Disappointing and not worth the money spent. The Mexican mocha was also "off," per my husband who ordered it. Service was fine, as was the ambiance (not busy at all on a Sunday morning). read more

James Coffee - Avocado Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

$4.20+tip = $5+ for a single pull of espresso. I don't care what your overhead is, this is a scam. Just for perspective, a shot of espresso with a view of the Pantheon is under $2. I could get a cheaper shot from the 2026 world barista champion. read more

Everything on yelp looks delicious But went there for the first time Only thing they had to offer was a croissant plain and bagel No jam or anything ‍ read more

The coffee was great quality and the staff was great. The equipment was very high end, and I felt that the staff was very precise with the coffee making process. I personally don't like the really bright white lights and industrial look, but if that is their concept so no complaints! I probably just wouldn't want to spend extended amount of time inside, but I thought the outdoor seating was peaceful as it is in a residential area with pretty calm traffic. read more

James Coffee - Mexican mocha and latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California