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Trident Coffee

4.7 (368 reviews)
Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Updated 2 weeks ago

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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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.

Nitro cold brew keeps me caffeinated during long work days.
Joe C.

This place never disappoints. The coffee, cold brew, lattes, and the pastries are all amazing. The service is top tier as well. The staff is always willing to share their opinion on the specialty lattes and make recommendations based on your taste.

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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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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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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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.

Old-fashioned Cold Foam Latte

Been meaning to come pay a visit for the longest time and I am glad i finally did! Great service from their workers and welcomed in with a very warm heart! Me and my girlfriend tried the Old Fashioned specialty cold brew and it was delicious. Definitely one of the best cold brews I have tried out there! Come and give em a try!

Mexican mocha
Alyanna M.

This place is tucked away in IB. I come here every once in a while & it's a great place to get your cold brew fix. I love that they have different cold brews on tap. My favorites are their specialty cold brews. The protein donuts are also pretty good, they're not too sweet & dont have that weird protein taste. Don't forget to sign up for their rewards program so you can get free drinks! Overall, highly recommend this place!

Banana Nut Keto Donut with peanut butter drizzle

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Friendly, quiet place. Coffee was really nice and the people were helpful and positive. Loved the atmosphere.

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Off the beaten path that leads to a gorgeous bike path. Staff was extremely knowledgeable, wide variety of choices and amazing taste!

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I absolutely trident !!! I come here every day to study and their cold brew is awesome. Son of a son is my go to !! 5/5 recommend :))

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Coffee was wonderful and location was great for a Sunday stroll. Staff was really friendly and welcoming

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8 years ago

There are so many choices. I tried 4 kinds of coffee and all of them are soo smooth!! I love it! I will def come back.

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Friendly staff and good coffee. They only serve nitro cold brews and they have a huge selection.

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Not very many coffee options, only have protein donuts as a snack. Not anything special, as a coffee lover wouldnt come back.

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Amazing coffee. Try a flight to sample 4 flavors. Eric gets an A+ for service and knowledge

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Great cold brew coffee selection and very friendly and helpful service. Definitely worth a visit.

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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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Pacific Fruit Bar - Acai bowl

Pacific Fruit Bar

4.9(84 reviews)
2.3 mi
$

I've been coming here for about three months now, and it's easily become one of my go-to spots. I…read morealways get the large fruit bowl, and it never disappoints. The fruit is consistently fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared every time. You can really tell they care about quality. It's hard to find a place that stays this consistent, but they deliver every time I go. If you're looking for something refreshing, healthy, and actually tastes great, this place is definitely worth checking out.

Ok so this was my first visit to this place and I guarantee it will NOT be the last. For context, I…read morewas camping with my son's boy scout troop on Silver Strand and it was hot... really really really hot. I wanted to grab some delicious and refreshing treats and found this place on Yelp with incredible reviews and had to give it a shot. First of all, you'll need to resist the temptation to order EVERYTHING on the menu because you could easily eat and drink your way through the whole thing. I went with the mangonaeda and bought one for me and one for my son. The nachos looked awesome and while it wasn't exactly in the "refreshing" category, a boy's got to eat right? The fruit was delicious and the chamoy straw is always a treat. I'll be honest, I almost didn't make it back to camp with the second drink because it was that good. Now let's talk about the nachos. Don't you hate it when you see an incredible pile of nachos and all the topings and goodies are on top and they're virtually never and more layered throughout the chips and by the time you get to the bottom, you've just got dry chips? I hate that. Well apparently these fine folks didn't read that recipe book and there were so many jalapenos and so much cheese I actually ran out of chips before I ran out of the toppings. It was an epic snacking experience. Keep up the fine work you're doing here and I can't wait to see you again.

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Mostra Coffee - ube latte

Mostra Coffee

4.4(1.2k reviews)
27.4 mi
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So many Filipino flavors I love at this coffee shop! My favorite is the bibinka latte, so…read moreauthentic with the ingredients used. The turon latte is an easy second favorite. Inside is cute and love the seating areas. They have pick up/mobile order, makes for convenient ordering! I always recommend this place and love when I see their coffee at other restaurants like Common Theory!

First of all, I want to say this has been one of my favorite coffee spots in san diego for years…read more The campfire mocha is amazing and worth every penny. Ive brought friends here in the past and have always gotten positive feedback afterwards. Recently though, it feels like it's lost a little of its charm. The menu needs updating because with all the crossed out items on the board, it looks a little low end and like they're out of things. But they also always seem to be out of multiple items when I come these days. There's no food options any more most of the time, but the display cases remain. And seating... it feels like they got rid of 1-2 tables and the tables that were outside. There never seems to be enough seating so it's both cramped while also empty looking now. They have these side benches to sit on, but no one ever uses them because they're not super comfortable or good to chat with anyone with. Also, the bathroom. It's usually open, but twice now Ive been in there where there's zero toilet paper or the paper towel dispenser is out, but someone has just put a roll on top to tear at your own will. I loved this place so I hate saying more negative than good. The drinks remain amazing, but for a spot that is so popular, it's losing some of its own charm.

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Mostra Coffee - Turon Crème Brûlée Latte and Blueberry Pancakes Latte

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Parabola Coffee Roasting Co - Iced vanilla latte!

Parabola Coffee Roasting Co

4.5(107 reviews)
12.2 miNormal Heights
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full disclosure, I broke my foot so my friend brought this to me. so take the bagel note with a…read moregrain of salt. they were out of the rosemary bagel so got the everything bagel with cream cheese and it was an absolute miss. it arrived toasted but no cream cheese on it so by the time it got home it was just a cold toasted bagel. nothing special. if you're getting it to go, just toast it at home yourself. the coffees were mixed. here's the breakdown: mint cold brew absolutes not, tasted like peppermint extract, neither one of us could finish it. lavender matcha lavender completely lost in the matcha, barely there. choco caramel sea salt this one was actually really good, get this one! I do videos specifically about the best coffee items in San Diego, not coffee shops as a whole. and as of right now the only item I can confidently recommend here is the choco caramel sea salt latte. that said, I haven't tried the iced mexican mocha yet which apparently is the move. so maybe I just ordered wrong. coming back to try that before I make my final call. The positive review had me expecting more but maybe I just haven't found my order yet ‍

Cute shop with good coffee and amazing service. I met the owner and another employee - very nice…read moreand welcoming people. The decor is fun and takes me back to my childhood with the skateboarding decks and overall vibe. The only reason for 4 stars is the parking situation around the area; it's scarce at times, so it usually involves a walk. Still, the neighborhood is young and fun and I would definitely revisit this place even with the parking limitations. Thank you PCRC!

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Honey Almond Latte- raw honey, almond extract + espresso. Iced or hot!

Parabola Coffee Roasting Co - A latte in the hand is better than two in the bush.

A latte in the hand is better than two in the bush.

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Apt 206 Coffee

Apt 206 Coffee

4.9(16 reviews)
2.2 miNestor

This coffee shop has been opened for 4 months at its current location. It's in the parking lot of a…read moremercado (can't remember the name) but the owner used to operate out of her apartment.. hence the name. The menu options were simple, i don't know if making a concoction of flavors was possible but it didn't show. I like bitterness in my coffee and this had just a hint of it. We tried the mazapán and Mexican mocha, they were both good. Again, i prefer the stronger coffee flavor so for me it was subtle but still good. The flavor of mazapán was there but again, subtle. They were not overly sweet which I liked. We also tried a s'mores puerquito cookie which was also not overly sweet and good flavor. I will be back and ask if I could have my coffee made stronger, hopefully this helps! Our total for 2 coffees (hot and cold) and a puerquito was $14.50 Food/Coffee:**** Service:**** Ambiance:*

Thank you so much ! What a caffeine saver! Just dropped off my parents at CBX and was about to head…read morehome when I realize traffic was at its peak. So I looked up a coffee shop. Of course all I found was Starbucks close by and I truly hate Starbucks for they're so acidic and I like more of the mom and Pop shop. Man did I hit the jackpot! Not only is the Coffee fantastic with some great original recipes but this bad ass coffee shop is women run out of her apartment "hence the name". Now I get to go sit in less traffic with a smile on my face and a warm cuppa Joe in my hand Of course I had to order two different recipes. I got the cinnamon dolce and the rosemary iced latte. They are both perfectly made with the perfect amount of coffee to sugar ratio. She also had milk alternatives for me, so I got both with oat milk! Not to mention her website was so professional, and easy to use. Thanks again I hope your business thrives! Can't wait to come back next time I need a good coffee close to CBX! PS I'm buying two rosemary iced lattes next time!

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