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Trident Coffee

4.7 (374 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Updated 2 weeks ago

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
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Randy G.

A nice coffee place just outside of Chula Vista in Imperial Beach... Heading out early in the morning for meetings and usually drive out to the area early to have coffee somewhere and relax and check emails and do some work.... They do roast their own coffee and it wasn't too bad I do prefer a much lighter roast at times but I was fine with their coffee since it is better than the BUX.... Employees were nice and friendly...I tried a little of their Nitro Cold Brew as well and not bad (I'm not the biggest cold coffee drinker).... I do prefer hot coffee overall... I'd come back and it is less than a mile from where my customer is located1

bourbon caramel cold brew, iced latte with almond milk & sugar free caramel, crumbonnie, coffee cake donut
Denise M.

Came here for the keto options, but was really impressed with the service. The guy taking our order was really helpful with recommendations and overall genuinely pleasant. As someone needing low sugar options I found this place and made a trip here and enjoyed the coffee and donut. And the music???? let me talk to the dj rn and give em a smooch

Alex S.

Love the serenity of this location. They have a huge parking lot and plenty of street parking too. I came here on a weekday and the parking lot was pretty much empty. I love that you get to see the water from the shop. I ordered the midnight vietnamese and it was heaven! I don't like MCT oil and was able to replace that with mushroom and it really elevated the experience. Thank you!

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Ann V.

I was drawn to Trident for it's symbolism...totally makes sense that it's located by the beach. I'm a health conscious person and was glad to find out Trident Coffee uses health-enhancing ingredients to foster wellness. Thankfully, it wasn't too busy in this naturally lit spacious coffee shop when I arrived. The staff was friendly and patient with me since I was a first-timer. Trident's wide variety of coffee was really unique...especially the combination of coffee and tea. When I saw cognitive mushrooms as one of the functional lattes on the menu, I had to order it along with an acai bowl which suprisingly took a bit to make and noticed it was in a cup. Overall, positive vibes. I left empowered to live my life full steam ahead helping to realize their vision :-) If I'm in IB again, I'll go back for another nautical journey but the next time by trying their popular nitro cold brew. I definitely recommend this veteran-owned coffee shop to the Yelp Community.

Jharvis L.

A friend introduced me to this place, and I decided to stop by after a doctor's appointment in the area. The staff here has always been cool. The first time I came here I tried the flight which was amazing, and today I went with a cold brew and a keto friendly empanada. I love places that have keto-friendly options. The vibe here is super chill being next to a gym and a bike spot. I see a lot of riders congregate here. I've never had an issue with parking, and there's a dedicated spot for Trident customers. Thanks Trident for helping me stay in my healthy lane. Cheers all.

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Jacob V.

I had to try their cold brew flight which included: 1. Son of a son of a sailor (Best, flavor) 2. Trident (normal dark) 3. El Capitan (super dark taste) 4 daily rations (for true sailors) Additional to that I had the following food: 1. Matcha/ strawberry donut (vegan non-protein) Very soft donut with a creamy frosting that covers the top and a very enjoyable morning breakfast or dessert. 2. Breakfast burrito Great mixture of egg and cheese. That's great for anybody. 3. Bacon, egg and cheese empanada Flavorful crust packed with bacon, egg and cheese. That's easily shareable since everyone wood want a bite. To top it all off is in an amazing area close to the beach, walking distance from a small kids playground and a beautiful view. Parking is easily accessible whether it's in front of the store or up the street. And to add definitely a place where kids can eat but do not have many options to get drinks.

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Casandra V.

My friend and I decided to visit while we were in IB and we have no regrets. Got here around 9:40 and it wasn't crowded and the staff were super nice! My friend's order was messed up and they remade it with no issues and were very apologetic. The coffee was good and the food was delicious! The ambiance was good, not too loud, so a good spot to chill and read. I would definitely come back!

Double espresso on ice with a splash of cream and Ethiopian yirgacheffe American roast =)
Tyler T.

Super sweet coffee shop in Imperial Beach. Veteran owned with an amazing staff and incredible coffee. They roast the beans in the back and the freshness shines!! The espresso was the best I've had since I don't know when

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Ximena R.

Amazing place, they offer many different types of coffee and so far we loved the horchata latte and the salted caramel mocha. Will definitely come back to try the empanadas and breakfast burritos, the protein donuts sound amazing too. The service Randall provided was so nice and pleasant, he told us about their products and how their donuts are baked and not fried, and also the vegan options and protein contents of their food. The ambiance is really chill, next to a bike trail, definitely will be coming back soon.

Looking Link in the Chain (Ethiopia Yirgacheffe) in my cup
Cynthia G.

Wonderful location! Amazing cold brews! Friendly staff! Gluten free bakery, and my favorite coffee with additions like tumeric and ashwaganda !Enjoy the offerings there or take it with you. What's not to

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Morgan H.

Cool spot with good coffee: This location is quiet and easy going with good views. Staff is friendly and served me up a nice cold brew.

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Bernadette T.

Trident deserves another 5 stars from me, they have improved since my last visit! They have a variety of cold brew selections, cold brew specialty drinks, espresso drinks, and even functional drinks. I got the mexican mocha with oat milk and it was delicious! The chocolate flavor was so delectable and worked well with the cold brew. They have upped their pastry selection! I got a lemon poppy protein donut (which they told us has 22-26g of protein!) and a keto bacon and egg empanada. The empanada had flavorful seasoning. Usually keto pastries aren't my favorite since there's no carbs but theirs was pretty good! The unique pastry selection and delicious cold brew sets them apart from other places. The interior is a bit small but nicely decorated and with lots of tables and seats. The place overlooks the otay river/bay area so has some nice nature views!

Iced peppermint mocha and chocolate peppermint doughnut
Katherine K.

My friend recommended this place and right off rip I can tell this will be a regular stop for me. The shop itself is so serene and has plenty of seating. Staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. Adrien was so helpful in assisting us with our order. We got the Mexican mocha latte, peppermint mocha latte, and a peppermint chocolate doughnut. The coffee was incredible but if I could go back and do it again I would skip the doughnut or try something else.

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Aaron was super helpful and let me taste a few different options! He recommended the Island Hopper and it was great! 10/10 recommend.

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Thank you for the feedback, Kyle!

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Amazing cold brew! Really a cut above what's available elsewhere -- highly recommended to any coffee lover

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amazing coffee, I love your flight cold brews. good deal. the view is very great from the cafe. Very relaxing

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4 years ago

Bad tasting coffee, bitter no flavor. Good location and the theme is good but the coffee and service is bad

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Place is absolutely amazing, best coffee in SoCal by a mile. Izzy was a phenominal barista too,

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Are there outlets to work in the cafe?

Yes! There is outlet access at every table.

Do they allow dogs or have close outdoor seating?

there isnt a lot of outdoor seating. Yes they allow dogs. In fact the employees manning the bar often bring their dog in.

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