SUPER friendly, offered some samples of their different coffees on tap. Really good, smooth flavor. Not bitter at all. They also sell canned coffee as well. They do not have espresso but they do have a coffee that is fairly similar tasting. I wouldn't recommend trying to park too close as the spots are fairly close together in the parking lot. Better to park in one of the 'back in only' spots slightly up the street. read more

Trident Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

I don't go out of my way to write a review of cafes often, but I think this spot needs to get a little spotlight so that people can find it! Trident Coffee is at the trailhead of a bicycle route that's well off the beaten path of Imperial Beach--already a beach town off most visitors' maps. But seek it out, and you'll be treated to the feeling that you've discovered an outpost on the edge of the world, where the indigenous cocktails are not alcohol-based, but get their spark from their own brand of nitro cold brew. The drink menu reads like something from a trendy ABV lounge and you may even catch the notes of bourbon from their brewing process. The Old Fashioned Cold Foam indeed feels like a rich Secret Breakfast-like hair of the dog you may need for a hangover, but the caffeinated punch will likely help you stand upright more effectively. Paige L is the barista mixologist you want, especially if you want to discuss the anime you binged last night. Which, really, is the reason you need her caffeine supercharge today to shake the Crunchyroll cobwebs out of your eyes. read more

Trident Coffee - The view from the veranda at Trident Coffee. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

Yey for the location! Fresh and Modern Ambience! Gluten free selection. Service is good. Tried theirs Charcoal Cappuccino and that was surprisingly confusing not in the good way. Lesson learned no need to invent the wheel just will stick to the classic selection from now on. Too much innovation/ over saturation of ingredients in drinks not necessary scream's quality or taste. Great local location for beverage or snack especially if you on your bike! read more

My man's told me that a LATTE, does NOT come with coffee in it lol. He served me steamed, warm milk with a pump of caramel flavoring even after I asked him to put a shot of espresso in it if in fact lattes generally don't come with them. This gets two stars because this spot is small but really adorable and the guy behind the counter was extremely patient with us while we were ordering and was confident with explaining to us some of the menu items (almost too confident with my coffee-less latte lol). I think he might have just been new and/nervous and not thinking clearly...? Idk. But needless to say cute ass spot, didn't really get to try the coffee. Prolly won't ever drive to Coronado just for their coffee so... read more

Delicious coffee & the guy who makes my coffee is cute! I should probably get his name.. read more

Located at the end/beginning of the silver strand! Always a good pit stop / starting point to your ride! Sign up with your # to get $2 off your first order! read more

Trident Coffee - Anchor light roast and Coffee cake donut - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

Cute, cozy coffee spot in Imperial Beach. Who knew this hidden gem was located a hop, skip, and a jump away from my usual haunts along Palm Ave? There is a small parking lot in front of the shop, as well as plenty of free street parking nearby. A friend and I tried this place out for the first time Sunday morning. Superb customer service from Jaryl, Mack, and Ricardo. Jaryl was very patient with us at the register, walking us through the menu and showcasing the unique variety of pastries they had to offer. To pair with our salted caramel cold brew and hazelnut latte w/oat milk, we tried the protein donuts (churro and maple pecan flavored--very tasty and moist!) and the raspberry crumble bar (plenty of flavor!), and I've got my eye on the keto empanadas to try next time. Prices were reasonable and as expected, which is refreshing. Our drinks were ready for us quite soon after ordering. There's a display of merch along one of the walls if you're interested, a cooler/fridge of canned and bottled beverages if you're on the go, and charming, beachy decor suitable for IB (Grogu's a plus lol). Plenty of seating indoors and some outdoors, with a serene view of the bay. Perfect place to enjoy a weekend morning. We'll definitely return!! read more

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Very fun atmosphere for very delicious coffee. Mackenzie and Sebastian were incredibly helpful and we walked out with some cute souvenirs from imperial Beach as well! Love supporting this veteran owned business! read more

I found this place right after COVID lockdowns started. By pure accident and luck I went for a run around the trail next to it. Since then I occasionally stop by for keto donuts (I stock up for a few weeks), lemon lavender poppy being my favorite. If you want strong coffee this is the place to go and I love that they have keto friendly add ons. My only disappointment is that I can never get my hand on the keto bagels lol. Service is always great, even when they get extremely busy right before closing. Hopefully during the spring/summer times you guys can have seasonal keto drinks. read more

Trident Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

First time coming in, and Adrian was so kind and welcoming! The whole place gave off very good vibes and was cute inside. I got an iced horchata latte with oat milk and it was delicious. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Paige l and Armae This is location is awesome, we came here for a work meeting and end up enjoying the coffee here. Service here is amazing. Page she is really friendly and professional. Great location to go for a coffee break. read more

My husband and I love Trident's coffee! So bold and smooth, never bitter. We enjoy getting a coffee and walking along the strand! Shoutout to Armae for making our yummy drinks! read more

Trident Coffee claims to have the best cold brew in America. I think they're right. And I don't even usually like cold brew! The place is quaint and filled with well thought out features to make the experience enjoyable. You can taste whatever coffee flavor you please! Here's what we tried; 1) Son of a son of a sailor ( without any sweetener tho) and 2) the captain something lol I forgot what it's called!! But it has cinnamon and oat milk. Also worth mentioning is, everything is served cold unless you request otherwise. I typically prefer hot coffee, however everything we tried was excellent even cold! I will definitely be back and also will be recommending it regularly! read more

Trident Coffee - The coffee bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

I'm not a huge coffee drinker.. so it is rare when I visit a place that has me craving a second coffee the day after. Trident coffee still has me wanting a cold brew days after I paid them a visit. They have cold brew on tap! The Mexican mocha (with oat milk) stole my heart here! It is so good! It has hints of cinnamon and chocolate. Overall the taste was smooth - no awful coffee after-taste. The place is very open. A lot of cyclists meet up here. Dog friendly- dog treats at register. A great place to stop, grab a coffee, and walk/bike around the silver strand. read more

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Wanted to leAve a review to trident and especially ayriana since her customer service was above and beyond. Ayriana was very attentive from the moment I walked in providing me her recommendation and others popular choice for coffee. It feels really good these days to find establishment with staff like her. She did not rush me even how indecisive of a person I am and was very knowledgeable of trident coffee. The vibe in this location is incredible. Perfect place to just get away n have a cup of coffee to reset. Also if you need a place to get some work done: this is a good spot! I thank Ayriana and trident for making my day off from work so chill. I know you guys have your rotation of cold brews. But please make seasonal ones again & I'll come running. I still recall having a pumpkin brew that was mind blowing! read more

Kendyl is dope af! She took care of me over the course of this week making good recommendations and all. Trident is now my go to coffee spot. Thank you kendyl! read more

Perfect service by Adrian, great explanations of the coffee and the menu. 10/10 coffee is excellent I love coming here everytime i have a chance read more

The service is great. Nice place super friendly place Ricardo was very friendly. The coffee is very good and will definitely be coming back. The ambiance is nice, cool. read more

Trident Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

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The only real decent coffee in this town! I also like their baked goodies. If you are a coffee snob and like the good stuff, go here! This town needed an upgrade and this is it. Hopefully other places follow suit. read more

Great coffee, much better than Starbucks and cold brews are outstanding. I wish they had more locations but this is an awesome stop when biking the bay read more

The coffee is the best! Adrian and McKenzie are are a great tag team. Try the New Orleans Cold Foam. Best drink hands down.

Great Coffee and Nice place with good ambiance and customer service too, they have nitro coffee cans available and even protein donuts! read more

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Can't go wrong with Son of a Sailor. It's my go to. Armae is a huge help. Get a sample if you have questions

Amazing coffee, perfect location and such friendly staff!!! Highly recommend the canned coldbrew & blackberry cobbler latte read more

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Ricardo gives the best service. The ambiance is great and the coffee is delicioua. I will definitely come back next time I find myself in national city. read more

2.5 Lovely Navy Seal themed spot and friendly peeps. Enjoyed the keto peanut butter bites. Sadly the coffee I ordered wasn't very good and my friend's cold brew nitro in a can was also disappointing. Maybe the other coffee drinks are better? Wanted to like this place more than I did but, you know, coffee at a coffee place is kinda the object of the exercise. read more

I look forward to grabbing a cold brew each time I visit IB. People often ask me how I choose a good cup of coffee to me good cup of coffee is one that doesn't require cream or sugar. This is that place. read more

Best place for nitro and cold brew. Tried the midnight Vietnamese iced which is delicious because of the condensed milk. All their pastries are keto, some vegan. Nice atmosphere by the bay. read more

Trident Coffee - Vietnamese midnight - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

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The coffee here is incredible and the service is great. I love to come in here for a quick drink. Their stuff is really strong but has a quality flavor. This place is decorated really nicely and is really popular with the bike riders in the area. It's kinda off the beaten path along the main road but it's in a very clean and nice new shopping center located down the road from soapy joes. read more

The cold brew is really. Nice place and good view. Adrian was really kind. Definitely coming back. ​

I have been coming here for coffee to study for a while now. Great spot with great views. couldn't have found a better spot to study at, the breeze is great! The staff is super friendly! Sebastian especially is a great employee! read more

Such an awesome spot! Enjoyed chatting with a friend here. Our barista Adrian made sure our drink was to our liking. Delicious chais.

This is my favorite place to grab coffee. I swear the Mexican mocha is the best canned coffee in the world. I like to grab some for a nice drink on my morning commute. Weekends are a great time to stop in - especially if Martin and Olivia are working. They make an amazing Vietnamese coffee! read more

Trident Coffee - Mexican Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

Been awhile since I stopped on here.  It is hidden away in a business park at the very bottom end of the bay.  Great views of the bay looking north to the Coronado  Bay Bridge.  If your riding along the bay trail, this a good place for a stop. I ordered a flight of: chuuro weather the storm ambrotos daily rations The churro was my favorite.  Plenty of parking.  Friendly staff.  It reminds me of brewery tasting room but with cold brew instead of beer. If your new into cold brew, this is a good place to try different flavors.  I was told the they are always working on new flavors. read more

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Adrian, Diego and Armae are super friendly and always such good vibes when i come to trident! really awesome baristas and i always look forward to getting my iced matcha with blackberry! Thanks to these guys read more

I want to thank everyone and especially Sebastian for the excellent service and just friendliness every time I stop in. Great atmosphere, turning into a must stop for all the bike riders and others around the Silver Strand. Check it out and enjoy! read more

We passed by the area to rent some bikes. Nice little coffee spot with an industrial aesthetic in the plaza near the walking/biking trails. Perfect to grab your cup of joe to keep you warm while walking. They offer a variety of savory or sweet pastries that are keto, vegan and/or gluten free. For anyone wanting to have some protein after hitting the trails, check this spot out since they offer protein packed donuts that aren't too sweet and are gluten free and low carb. You can customize your drink and make it more functional by adding some supplements. Sebastian and Mackenzie were the ones assisting us during our visit! read more

Trident Coffee - Churro donut, Red velvet donut and Strawberry frosted donut - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

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I love the design and feel of this place and the fact that they had the door open to their work room where you could see all of their special equipment for making nitro cold brew coffee. I got a hot latte with coconut milk and it was really good. I have tried their cans of nitro cold brew as well and loved them. I even featured the shop in a video on my YouTube and Bitchute channels! Anna's Thoughts and Musical Parodies on YouTube MyThoughtsandSongs on Bitchute read more

Trident Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

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conveniently located off the bike path. Amazing service from Armae, Mackenzie & Sebastian. So many options for coffee and none of them disappoint! read more

If you love coffee, more specifically if you love cold brew, this place is for you. So many types on tap, I'm sure there's one for you. They also carry protein donuts, which are great for sharing. It's on the bike path, so plenty of foot traffic. And a great destination on a run or on wheels. read more