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    Trident Coffee

    4.8 (498 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Dogs allowed

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    Menu as of April 2026
    Shins T.

    My family and I were staying at the Hotel del Coronado for the week and we wanted to find a local coffee shop for breakfast. Trident Coffee came highly recommended, but sadly it did not hit the mark for us. We ended up going to Better Buzz the following days for our coffee and breakfast fix. This place is not cheap for a quick brekkie and coffee. I ordered the Daily Rations Cold Brew with Cold Foam ($7.70) and a Breakfast Burrito ($13.95) which came out piping hot. The burrito is not hefty by any means, but this is Coronado and not San Diego proper so I don't hold that against them. Think of it as more of a wrap. My one complaint about the burrito is that the filing is chopped up and coated in sauce so it's just a mushy experience (see picture). I was stoked when I read that it included hash brown, but since it wasn't a whole crispy hash brown, you couldn't tell the hash brown from the egg or the sausage coated in the cheesy sauce. I hate to say it, but it just tasted sloppy. The 2 gentlemen working are passionate about their craft and very friendly. This place is popular with the locals and military community and I respect that. They do offer a military discount for those eligible. Thank you to all who have served and are currently serving. I'm glad I visited and supported a local business, but this place just wasn't for me.

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    Eliko S.

    My pittie, Cali, and I popped into this adorable coffee spot on Friday afternoon. I'd just gotten some gelato down the street & Cali was feeling a little left out of treat time, so we were in search of a pup cup! We bopped into Trident Coffee which is one of the cutest coffee shops I've ever seen! Cool nautical looking light fixtures, an Octopus mascot keeping watch over the place & lots of interesting coffee, tea & nibbles options. There are a few chairs inside & few tables/chairs outside as well. The kindest barista ever was so excited to see us, especially Cali, and he made us feel so welcome. He kindly offered her a pup cup and he delightedly gave it to her. Cali loved every aspect of this interaction & I really appreciated how nice he was to my pup. This interaction really warmed my heart so much and I will definitely stop by again the next time I'm in Coronado! Mahalo!

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    Lianne E.

    Acai was delicious and at a great price, didn't have strawberries and bananas like usual but did have goji berries and peanut butter. Cute cafe to pick up donuts and cold brew. Seating inside and outside with kind service.

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    Jessica S.

    My friend wanted to go for a birthday run in Coronado. I wanted coffee right after the run which was something I looked forward to as I pushed myself to finish the run LOL. I found this shop with a variety of cold brew options which also included nitro cold brews on the tap! As a coffee drinker, I definitely had to check it out. The location that we went to is located next to some local shops on Orange Ave in "downtown" Coronado. There's a lot of free street parking around the area but could get very hectic and almost impossible to find during holiday season, dinner hours, and weekends. My boyfriend and I wanted to try their cold brew flight, however, they only had 2 sets for the flights which was already taken by another couple. Whaaat sad. Instead, I got their New Orleans Cold Foam, one of the cold brews, annnnd it was kind of sour. It was kind of confusing, giving sweetish taste but with the sourness kept overcoming the coffee bitterness that I was looking for. I personally don't like sour cold brews but that's my own preference. Some people might enjoy them sour, but I don't think they should be sour... However, my friend and boyfriend both liked it though. My boyfriend got their Mexican Mocha, not sweet at all surprisingly! It was quite good, and the aesthetics of the drink were beautiful! Definitely a lot better than the one I got. I was bummed that I couldn't try their cold brew flight but after trying the New Orleans Cold Foam, I was a bit glad that we didn't. Maybe it was a one off day where their cold brew was steeping too long... I definitely will give it another go in the future to try their flight in the future though.

    Trident cold brew and Turmeric Latte
    Whitney T.

    I got the trident cold brew with oat milk and my bf got the turmeric latte with oat milk. Usually i am a fan of sweeter milky coffee drinks but i was pleasantly surprised with my cold brew drink! It was very smooth and didn't taste bitter at all. Normally I add sweetness to my drinks but the cold brew was super refreshing on its own without any sweetness. The turmeric latte was sweet and had a cinnamon taste and my bf loved it as well. Would love to come back the next time I am visiting Coronado!!

    Cold Brew
    Jason L.

    I'm a cold brew kind of guy. Trident is a big W for me because they offer several varieties of cold brew, fancied up versions with added flavors and sweeteners and even cold brew flights. Swoooooon. Quaint little shop right in the thick of it on Orange Ave in Coronado. Close to the beach, tons of people watching and very walkable. Clean establishment and friendly service.

    Devin K.

    Pretty yummy coffee shop! It's very convenient to the beach and many options to choose from especially functional mushrooms. I went around lunch time and the staff wasn't all that attentive and wasn't super open to making recommendations possibly due to the time of day. Coffee itself was just the right around of sweet and not bitter. There wasn't much seating inside but outside there were a few tables available. A good grab and go spot!

    RandeeMarie C.

    Coffee pt. 2 today!!! Ordered an iced matcha latte with oat milk and honey! Austin ordered the midnight Vietnamese coffee! Super yummy! The color of this coffee was dark. See attachment down below! Overall 5/5

    Nitro brew
    Jenny V.

    Fast cute little coffee shop. I tried my first Nitro Brew. The flavor was good. The coffee was very strong. If you want a picker upper definitely the right coffee to get. Fast friendly service. Coffee very delicious

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    Christel L.

    One of a few coffee shops along busy Orange Ave but caught my eye when I was in the area. The space itself is small but there's both indoor and outdoor seating. Really dig the sea theme throughout. Staff were attentive and willing to offer suggestions based on dietary needs. Appreciate that they offer not only dairy free, caffeine free, and low acid options. Had a nice little chat with barista Cynthia about other local shops that offer similar options. Got the Cognitive Mushrooms functional latte with oat milk. Hope to come back when I'm in Coronado again.

    Mieke C.

    Adrian and Ana were fantastic!!! We did a quick coffee shop pickup during our San Diego trip. I had the Midnight Vietnam's Functional Latte. And yes, it made me function more for real! I like how balanced the taste was, 10/10 would recommend

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    Sara L.

    The staff are extremely friendly! Service is slower but to be expected. It's a small shop. Extremely small footprint for the amount of people trying to be served. (Not their fault). The coffee is wonderful! Taste is on point! Burrito is wonderful! Great portion. Gluten free tortilla was good and crispy on one side. Sauce served with was really yummy! :)

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    Elizabeth N.

    quick service, yummy matcha protein donut and my vietnamese coffee was decent. i know this is not traditional vietnamese so this only comes with 2 shots and more of an iced latte. next time I would get something else. my boyfriends nitro was kind of light (taste wise and looks wise) and it was the one they recommended too. still gonna give them 5 stars because I think this is the only solid coffee choice in Coronado and if I were in the area I would come back to try something different.

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    Amazing coffee and food. Give the protein donuts and functional lattes a try! The staff is incredible as well. David was awesome!!

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    Excellent coffee and atmosphere! Randel and Paige provided quick and friendly service. Will always stop by when in the area

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    Awesome shop. Shoutout to Page!! Great little coffee shop. Super friendly staff. Tons of selections of cold brews.

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    Thank you Phil, we are so glad you loved it!

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    2 years ago

    The coffee and food are amazing. The Paige's were a great help as well! Will come again.

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    So glad you loved it Eric! Thank you!

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    2 years ago

    Great local spot if you're looking for delicious coffee/espresso with available healthy additives (MCT, Functional Mushrooms, etc.)

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    Sally! So happy you like our Mexican Mocha. See you next time!

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    2 years ago

    America's Finest Cold Brew, delicious red velvet donut. Cool little shop. Great service. Shoutout to Paige!

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    Delicious cold brew and protein donuts and friendly staff. Thanks to Kody and Ana for being so nice and helpful

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    Thank you for the wonderful feedback, we hope to see you again soon!

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    Thank you Ryan. See you soon!

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    Great coffee and treats! Sweet folks too: special thanks to Paige L. and Ran-dizzle Will be back again soon!

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    Was just there waiting for auto repairs - but actually really nice people and good coffee.

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    1 year ago

    highly recommend! their matcha is authentic and very tasty! americano was also good with lots of flavor options that are even sugar free

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    Looking for a great coffee vibe in San Diego!? If so this is a great place to explore. Bird Rock…read moreCoffee is in little Italy and has a great coffee selection for all levels of coffee snobs. Bird Rock has a great selection of iced and cold drinks and even what looked to be a great Macha. Along with the selection they also offer pour over coffees with specialized hand picked beans. It has a little something for everyone. I got the ice Honey B Latte. It's super good! It's your normal latte but with honey and cinnamon in it. A great combo! It's not overly sweet, you can still taste the great espresso and it has a great cinnamon flavor. It all pairs very well. The service was fast and friendly in this trendy little store. The food options in Bird Rock are limited but that's not a big deal since you will be in little Italy with amazing food just steps away!! This is a must try next time you are in San Diego!

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    Takes reservations
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