The interior has depth, low-top and hightop tables, and is colorfully eclectic. Staff were helpful and friendly with my order FOOD Creative, flavorful options with Empanada: filled with savory beef and peppers Flaky pastry: Cheese and Berry filling Waffles: love the addition of berries I definitely need to drop by again. The drinks look super unique! read more

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Street parking only. Metered out front. Located right next to a Church's chicken. Side streets are usually packed with cars so parking is a little difficult. Small amount of tabled and bar style seating inside. They have lots of merchandise for sale inside. They are dog friendly. Order at the register towards the back. They have food and drinks. They offer whole milk (straus organic) and oat milk (no extra charge, they use planet oat milk). You can choose between two different types of espresso for your drinks, both on display at the register. Drinks take a bit to come out, come with patience. Their menu was a bit confusing with the +cold foam next to the drink which makes you think it comes with it but it does not. Took two pictures of the menu and one had the +cold foam and the other had a separate note saying cold foam $1. Iced drink creation: they add ice, then milk, then espresso and then syrup into a cup. They pour into a shaker, gently shake/swirl and then pour back into the cup. Great way to mix the flavor profile throughout. Tried: Holy Banana $8.50 - Good flavor. Orange blossom $8.50 - wasn't a fan of this one. read more

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Came here again on a Sunday for a meet up. Line wasn't long at all, I get nervous ordering as many others do. So, I forgot to mention the size I wanted, which is 10 oz. The lady working automatically put in 16 oz since I didn't specify. I would have liked if she asked me. And I also thought that they let you choose between 2 diff beans in the latte, but then again she didn't ask so maybe that was just a one time thing (the time I went with my brother, there was flavor profile breakdown and all that). Anyways, I got the $8.89, Iced Vanilla Lavender Latte with dairy milk. They don't accept cash unless they can around the number up (I guess maybe if you order non dairy milk it will come out as an even number? Idk). I think the price is not worth the quality that you receive. It was mainly milk and couldn't even taste the espresso. A very very faint lavender taste. I think they need to rework their vanilla lavender syrup, maybe look into some culinary grade lavender as that is super fragrant. Whatever they use or the ratios doesn't come through at all. Another thing I wouldn't recommend ordering is the matcha. My friend ordered his with a little bit of sweetener and he said he couldn't taste the matcha at all, and it just tasted like milk. It was disappointing. However, my other friends, rave about Torque Coffee saying it's one of their favorites. If you tend to order espresso, pour overs, cold brews, & sparkling espresso drinks -- Torque Coffee is a spot to come to. In addition, I think the owners are really nice and they do think of their customers. I saw that they added more seating and benches outside their space. And I believe the owner brought out extra chairs and a table for us to sit as more people started to arrive. They even had a little bowl of water for dogs. The interior had some things moved around and it felt more spacious! I think if you DON'T order lattes and matcha, this spot is the place to go for you. read more

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A friend from work and I had just had a funny morning trying to get some boxes mailed out. Our first post office didn't open until 9:30, another one opened at 9, but though there was a worker inside, it was still closed and didn't open until 9:20...LOL! She: We need coffee! She had never been to Torque, so why not go here. And luck had it, we had parking right in front. Lydy asked if they had a lavender latte and was excited they did. I looked at the menu and the Smoke(?) sounded interesting...made with a non-alcoholic bourbon....hhhmmmm. I watched him make it and he also put a dash of bitters on top. I mixed it before drinking and man OH man! The flavor was WOW! I also had it iced. But I hope it's still on the menu when I go back! Great little spot! read more

I stopped by Torque Coffee to pick up espresso beans for my husband after reading so many good things on Reddit about their customer service and espresso. From the moment I walked in, two people greeted me right away and made the shop feel super welcoming. The space itself is really cute, with a relaxed vibe and a few tables where people were working on laptops. I actually don't drink coffee (I'm caffeine sensitive haha), so I told the barista I had no idea what to pick for my husband. They have really well-stocked shelves with beans roasted in house, and you can tell they genuinely take pride in what they do. The packaging is beautiful, and each bag has a card explaining the flavor notes and where the beans come from. After I mentioned a few coffees my husband has liked before, the barista recommended the Dark Drop beans. He was so kind, patient, and helpful -- especially to someone completely clueless about coffee. While I was there, he also made me an oat milk matcha with honey, and it was really good. Smooth and creamy. My husband had been gone for work for a month, so I wanted to surprise him with fresh beans when he got home. He absolutely loved them and said the espresso was balanced, bold, and incredibly fresh. We'll definitely be back to try more beans, and I'll absolutely be returning for another matcha. Thanks again for the great customer service and welcoming atmosphere! read more

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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 read more

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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! read more

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Torque has such a positive energy about it with its bright, welcoming cafe, community driven initiatives, ethically sourced coffee beans brewed in-house, and collaborative spirit with other local businesses. They also supply free resources, namely a 'Coffee Brewing Quick Guide" leaflet for brewing between 6 different methods, perfect to keep at ones coffee bar as quick reference, especially for one such as myself who enjoys them all and rotates between the different methods here and there. Their offerings are vast from seasonal lattes made with in-house syrups, to a very spice-forward, only slightly sweet chai, and to their coffee beans. I do absolutely LOVE the graphics on their coffee bags which provide very detailed information on the bean's overall profile, but presented in such an easy-to-understand, intuitive way. Their dedication to coffee education is quite evident, a very admirable quality of this coffee shop and roaster. Parking is available out front and when that is not available, the side streets are fair game. Not a single bad thing to say about this outstanding local coffee shop! read more

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I ordered the Mazapan cookie and sumac sparkle party! Delicious! Staff was very nice and helpful! read more

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A great way to start my morning! First time trying the coffee and I now love it here! read more

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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. read more

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Firstly the service here is great. The staff is so kind. I am the biggest klutz in the world and they remade my spilled drink instantly. I felt so bad so thank you for being so kind about it. I has the Sumac Sparkle which is definately a different type of coffee drink. Its almost like an Aperol Spritz decided to be coffee but without alcohol. I enjoyed it. The waffles are to die for. No syrup needed. So good. Overall the place is super cute. And ill be coming back. read more

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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! read more

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$8 latte. The cup is not even filled up all the way. The coffee down the street with much better prices and the same if not better coffee.

I came here to buy coffee beans because I saw that they roast them in-house. I paid $19 for a 12 oz bag, which also came with a free cup of coffee. The beans were really good, and I was happy with that purchase. Since I had already made the drive, I decided to order a Banana Foster latte as well. Unfortunately, that was disappointing. I was expecting flavors of banana and brown sugar, but it mostly just tasted like espresso and milk, with very little flavor. The service was great, though. The employees were friendly and welcoming, which I really appreciated. I'd definitely come back for the beans, but I'd probably skip the specialty latte next time. read more

9:15 AM on a Sunday. Ugh, the latte drinks sucks. We ordered a banana something and a vanilla lavender latte. Was no hint of the ingredients in either drink. I order a cappuccino, but I guess she didn't hear me with the loud music (did I mention it was early on a Sunday?). I also tasted the drinks, no flavor. No hint of banana. No hint of vanilla or lavender. Given how bad the latte's were I decided not to get up and order the cappuccino I had intended to get. Loud music, wrong order, no flavor lattes, no a/c, parking sucks in the area. No reason to ever go back. read more

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!!!!!!!!!!!' read more

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If you know coffee you'll love what Torque brings to the table. This is the first time i'm ever seen an automatic pour over machine and it was really great to see which leads to their very competitive prices on great tasting single origin coffee that they roast themselves! Friendly staff and great merch and coffee essentials up for sale. This crew know their coffee, I found them through Relic Bakery when I asked where Relic sources their espresso! This place is a gem and I stop there weekly for a coffee and an empanada! Great place to pick up beans from too! read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Coffee is amazing and service was awesome. Would definitely come back if I'm in town.

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 read more

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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. read more

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My girlfriend and I wanted to get some coffee and we saw we live super close to this shop so we wanted to try it out. We were VERY disappointed despite such a high rating on yelp. Yes, service was good, cashier was nice. Decor inside was pleasant. Otherwise, there's nothing else nice left to say. Parking was annoying as we had to drive in circles. The main issue was what we came in there for, the drinks and the food. My girlfriend asked what flavors there were for the burritos and he listed some including the egg and potato one. We received an egg and BEAN burrito which she did not end up eating. As for our drinks, we ordered a brown sugar latte and the Hugo matcha latte. We knew it was off from the start just from the color of our drinks. They both had no flavor because of the excess amount of milk they add to it. I get milk is a main component of both drinks but we want to be able to taste and enjoy what we ordered. Especially because you also have to pay an extra dollar for this matcha that we weren't able to taste at all. We paid $32+ for two miniature burritos and two drinks neither of us drank a quarter of. Unfortunately, overall experience for the place was a let down and we do not plan on coming back. read more

Loved the vibes and service. Service was quicj and polite. Empanadas were amazing . 10/10 recommend. Will revisit

Great service and great coffee! So many selections and the price is great. Tried the bombon bean and it was fire! read more

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This isn't just a coffee shop. It is a hub and safe space for so many different communities and people. The shop really cares about the products they sell and put in a lot of effort to be transparent about what they sell and where it comes from. I first discovered them as a customer and was so impressed by the vibes and how other customers knew the staff. It felt really warm and welcoming. They have a great menu of coffee and other drinks. The coffee is so smooth and strong. I tried their homemade biscuits too. Sooo yummy. I then collaborated with them as a business owner myself to do a Baklawa workshop and catered one of their wine/beer tastings and loved how easy it was to work with them. A true gem that is positively different from the rest. read more

Such a great experience! A cozy little shop with an amazing variety of freshly roasted beans. The roast dates are easily visible on the bottom of each bag and there were about 10-12 coffee variety's available! The barista was incredibly friendly and he prepared my drink very quickly - it tasted delicious! I would definitely stop back in for more fresh beans and a coffee! There's maybe 10 seats in there and they were all full so it might be tricky to grab a spot to work from the cafe, but other than that, it's an ideal spot! read more

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This was probably one of the more interesting spots I've been to in awhile. It's small, but they have some cute merchandise and decor, like their vending machine with the most interesting variety of items. Lol Their menu was very different so we had a lot of questions, and the baristas were super helpful and friendly. I got one of their signature items, the Paolo Santo Latte, which was really good! So good I ended up going back a few days later to get it again! We also tried some of their pastries, which were really good. On my second visit, I did try their street fighter, and cherry head, and all I'll have to say, is you must drink these with a very open mind. It's really hard to describe the experience except to say, do not be expecting coffee that tastes like coffee. Overall I really like this place for its great service, and unique selections, and will definitely be coming back. read more

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Torque is a little coffee shop with a variety of coffee drinks, food, and daily specials pairing a drink and food item together. There were two customers seated when we stopped by but the two people behind the counter were distracted with whatever was going on back there. We had to repeat our order twice and weren't sure if we'd get what we ordered. Turns out we did. I ordered a hot figgy pudding latte which wasn't overly sweet but had hints of date, fig, and was cardamom forward. My husband ordered a large palo santo honey latte which he really liked (I wasn't a fan). I then ordered the souther biscuit warmed. The flavors were great, a bit chewy to be called a biscuit but a good roll. The vending machine with fun things to purchase is cute, they have a few tables to sit at, and sell beans and swag. They are eco friendly forward and I appreciated the cups and lids. Overall a pleasant visit and worth checking out. read more

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Torque Coffee has one of the best coffee in San Diego. I found this place by chance while I was driving down El Cajon Blvd. This coffee shop has an incredible vibe and the staff were amazing. They treated you like a VIP and you could tell that they loved their coffee. I ordered the Palo Santo Honey latte and it was delicious. I'm definitely coming back and will make this one of my go to coffee shops going forward. read more

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First off, what a cool little joint! It was so cozy that it's hard to believe it's all brand new! Loved the local art and the vending machine. Now for the coffee... I really enjoyed what I got! I had their banana bourbon with oatmilk and an extra shot, and it REALLY hit the spot! So yummy! My partner got their lavender drink which I had a sip of and also liked, but the banana bourbon was a 10/10! Service was also great, barista there were so friendly! We love supporting local businesses so we will definitely be back! Welcome to the neighborhood Torque! read more

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Love the idea to offer a build your own adventure coffee! With your choice of matcha or espresso and the amount of milk I thought was an amazing idea. Especially on days you want to change up your ratio. I tried the smoked Lucas, half sweet and it was quite tasty. Not too sweet and a little bit of a spicy kick which was very different for a coffee. The staff was super friendly and I loved the aesthetic inside, funky but welcoming, with some tables to sit and work as well as coffee bags and matcha for sale. Will definitely be back! read more

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The Walkabout App brought me in and I'm so glad it did because I feel like I discovered a hidden gem. I tried the palo santo honey latte and it was delicious. I also really enjoyed the vibe and friendly customer service. Highly recommend! read more

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

i've been wanting to come try Torque since i moved to the area, finally got around to it today and i wasn't disappointed! service was great. the inside is so cute and cozy. i am particular about my matcha and i assumed from their site that i'd love it and i was correct - it's great! got their beans for home to try and i can't wait. i'll be back very soon! read more

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