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    Torque Coffee

    4.8 (156 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Elle N.

    If any coffee shop in San Diego knows its stuff, it is Torque. An involved owner makes a difference in any business! You will walk in to beautifully packaged coffee on a shelf. Not only beautiful but great tasting too. I picked up their salted chocolate for enhance my coffee! Enjoy a cup of Joe and put some money into the unique vending machine onsite for a novel trinket to take home to remember your experience! #SanDiego #TorqueCoffee #SaltedChocolate #VendingMachine

    Awesome "Pop Tart"
    Steph H.

    STEPH JUDGMENT: Artsy neighborhood coffee joint with friendly staff. We were visiting some friends in the area who are fans of this place and they told us that they were running anniversary specials so we decided to stop by. I got a free anniversary coffee (forget which kind), which was fine, but the real star of the stop was their housemade "Pop tart", with a raspberry jam and vegan goat cheese filling that was out of this world! We enjoyed the eclectic artsy decor also and are fans!

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    Jim B.

    I went to a free cupping here and really enjoyed the experience. It's great to see coffee shops having direct relationships to the growers. These guys are serious about their coffee. Pleasant people.

    Menu as of 9/20/25
    Jennifer C.

    Came for their one year anniversary party (congratulations!) and they were giving out samples of their pastries and coffee. My partner and I both got the cold brew. Mine with the banana bourbon syrup and milk. His with Palo Santo honey and oat milk. They were both super smooth and the flavors were delicious and unique. Service was also so friendly. This feels like such a neighborhood place. Happy to support a small business!

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    Branden S.

    Every employee is knowledgeable and welcoming. The best palo santo latte I've ever had. Satisfying and satiating breakfast sandwich. A burgeoning third space with a book club meeting every month. And the merch!!!!!!! Cannot recommend this spot enough. Here's some more exclamation points for good measure!!!!!!!!!!!'

    Crystal R.

    Love this coffee shop. Not only is their coffee amazing, their staff is friendly and they aren't silent on their morals and ethics. It's such a cozy space with good vibes. Check them out!

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    Raul R.

    This place is for real coffee drinkers. So knowledgeable on how to make coffee delicious. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff, and with a hip sort of ambiance.

    Palo Santo Honey Latte
    Bridget B.

    May have found my new favorite coffee shop! Torque coffee has all the things you would want in a cafe... cute interior with pops of color (looking at you, sad beige coffee shops), a thorough coffee menu with fun food options, and of course quality coffee. I love that you get the option to choose what kind of espresso you'd like, you don't really see that in SD. I went with the Palo Santo Honey Latte which was delicious - super coffee forward with a hint of earthy sweetness. I'd definitely like to return to try the food too.

    Iced Palo Santo Latte
    Deirdre M.

    This is a darling coffee shop on El Cajon. It feels really cozy and they have art you can buy from local artists all over their walls. I got the Palo Santo Latte and Impossible Breakfast biscuit - both were absolutely delicious! The staff was really kind and even offered an alternative to the guacamole on the biscuit since I'm allergic to avocado. Street parking was a little challenging but I went right in the middle of street sweeping otherwise it would've been better. Excited to go back, definitely higher on the list of shops in SD that I've been to this year!

    Al X.

    I stopped by their shop after learning about them from SD Coffee Fest and had the best experience. The barista Ole was friendly and skilled, they had free educational guides for home brewers like myself, and they happen to sell coffee-chocolate, which I'm always on the hunt for. I hate it when you can't taste the coffee in chocolate bars claiming to have coffee in them, theirs was tasty and truly gourmet--a local collab with San Diego Coffee Co. Plus, they've collaborated with Little Waves Coffee, which tells me they're a community minded coffee shop. I'll definitely find my way back here next time I'm in SD.

    Mmmmmmm
    Jessica W.

    This small establishment is a coffee lovers dream. The barista was knowledgeable and I decided to do an iced americano with Palo santo honey. Because it was free shot Friday I tried a Bahire espresso shot (notes of grilled pineapple, black currant, and red wine). Superb! This welcoming coffee house is all about building knowledge and has an abundance of socially conscious coffees for sale where they know and share who the farmers are.

    drip coffee and housemade poptart
    Elizabeth N.

    my friends invited me to join them for Torque's 1st anniversary party. the coffee was free, the music was playing and everybody was extremely nice. I am surprised I've never been here and I already want to go again and take my bf lol. in this day and age with hundreds of coffee shops around town it is actually hard to find decent tasting coffee-good service-good pastry combo coffee shop, but I am glad this is +1 in my list of new favorites

    Big Palo Santo Oat Latte
    Jennifer V.

    There was a total of three of us. We love the rotating menu because we get a chance to explore and try new flavor profiles. They have their cult classics too. Today I ordered: "Via Dell'Amore Espresso + milk, strawberry & plum compote, citrus zest. Named after the world's most romantic walkway in Italy, this drink will take you on a journey of coffee love." AND I'm in love...how can a compostable cup be filled with such happiness and sings magic in my mouth. Other drinks ordered: Lemon Shrub based drink & Kyoto Love. All in all, the coffee establishment is at an all time high vibes explosion!!! Great, engaging, and super friendly staff members & strong espresso drinks--no fluffiness; straight to the point.

    Different beans, tried the bombon, it is really delicious

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    thank you so much!!

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    Redemption arc!!

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    Stephanie, that is so exactly what we aim for!!! this is fantastic!

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    So glad you stopped by!! We love that. Not a hidden gem. A true gem

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    Love it. That’s what we aim for

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    Thank you for being rad

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    thats exactly what we aim for!!! thank you

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    Oh wow! Thank you so much!!!

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    Jennifer rocks!!!! thanks so much!

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    2 months ago

    Fantastic coffee, great pour overs, chill atmosphere, good service. Would highly recommend!

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    thank you so much!! we appreciate the great and kind words

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    woohoo!!! so happy! thanks Daniel!!

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    Super fantastic thanks Ricardo!

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    Wonderful to hear Danny!!

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    thank yo Kim!!!

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    9 months ago

    My favorite local roaster because of the way they source coffee and the values they represent. I feel safe here as a Palestinian.

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    Absolutely our goal!

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