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    Shepherds Coffee

    4.8 (29 reviews)
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    SHEPHERDS COFFEE ATMOSPHERE

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed

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    Pistachio cold foam latter with Oat milk
    Anabel R.

    This place has amazing coffee! So cute and great energy I really enjoyed the ambiance. The workers were so nice and I really enjoyed the service. Will be coming here again to try more flavors. I had the pistachio latte with oat milk

    Roast their own coffee!!
    Dulce R.

    One of the best coffees I've ever had. Cute little shop tucked away next to a barber shop in a residential area. Thought I'd give this small business a try and boy am i glad I did! The owner is super sweet, and was able to make a macchiato with lechera flavor, also tried their vanilla latte with oat milk. The only sad part was that they didn't have Large yet (one size drinks). My husband inhaled his in like 5 minutes. Parking can be tricky, but if in the area, give this place a try, you won't be disappointed!!

    Black Shepherd
    Yessenia G.

    Some of the best coffee I've ever had. I've tried a few of the drinks and they're all good. The black shepherd and the pistachio cold foam are both bomb! Recommend!!

    Jack M.

    This is a cool spot for coffee and tea. I had a cortado and it was very good. It was a little sour towards the end but very smooth and rich up front with a good follow though. They also offer could brew and specialty coffees and beverages. It's really lade back here. There inside a collective and share a spot with Otter Stop Barber Shop. They offer inside seating. The staff members were very nice and friendly.

    Great coffee, the best service, the nicest people, and an awesome environment to come with all the family. A lot of room throughout the shop. I had their drip coffee and cortado with a guava cheese danish. I love Shepherds!

    Shepherds is seriously my favorite coffee shop! They even roast their own beans in house which is so cool. The couches are comfy and good music is always playing. The staff is so friendly, and the owners are the best! My go to is the iced mockiatto, but you can't go wrong with anything you choose. Syrups are top notch and expertly crafted. The strawberry matcha is another favorite when I'm not feeling coffee. I look forward to waking up every day and coming to Sheps. When they're closed on Sundays and Mondays I'm lost because I don't know where to go for my coffee fix! Thankfully San Diego has so many incredible coffee shops, but Shepherds has my heart

    Thuy N.

    Cortado Excellent service Apple Crumble Latte Dig the vibes Parking could be a challenge, but totally worth it. Haven't seen my husband finish a latte in such a quick amount of time!

    Iced matcha latte and the storefront in back

    Very tasty iced matcha latte with no sweetener!! The staff are friendly and gave me some other good recommendations in the area. I ended up coming back here every morning during my visit to San Diego for matcha.

    Cold brew (amazing) left Black sheep latte (SOOO GOOOD) right Espresso (perfect) middle
    Paul C.

    Such a fun experience! Highly recommend their black sheep latte and their passion fruit tonic! Amazing drinks! Awesome Ambience! Even more amazing customer service!

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    Hey Matthew, We have returned and opened our doors to a new brick and mortar location. Find us at 2460 Imperial ave. San Diego ca 92102

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