This place specializes in cold brew. Big coffee shop inspired by trident m, blues, and black. The cashier ladies were nice and greeted us when we arrived. We ordered the salted Carmel Mocha. The Black Sea salt was new. I enjoyed the taste in q the coffee. The cold brew could have been a little bit colder. If you purchase a mug you get a free coffee. read more

Nice coffee shop right near the boardwalk! Good selection of beverages and snacks, including protein donuts. Got my standard Americano and it was good. Parking is street parking so ease of finding is definitely going to be dependent on time and day you stop in (if driving). read more

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TRIDENT COFFEE @ PACIFIC BEACH Parking is available through street parking only, as there isn't a dedicated parking lot for this café. I'd recommend looking for parking in the nearby neighborhoods or along the streets in Pacific Beach. It can definitely be a little difficult to find a spot, especially during busy times, but the nice part is that it's free. I wanted to try this coffee shop because I was looking for a new café in Pacific Beach before heading to the beach with my friends, and it completely exceeded my expectations. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I absolutely loved how spacious it was. A lot of coffee shops in busy beach areas tend to feel small and crowded, but this place had plenty of room to sit and relax.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have a huge selection of donuts, pastries, bakery items, and coffee drinks, so there are lots of options no matter what you're craving. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are also plenty of tables and a good amount of outlets, making it a nice place to get some work done or stay for a while.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The only downside was that when I arrived, most of the seating was already taken. The only open seat was this cozy little hanging chair tucked away in the corner, but it happened to be right next to the bathroom. It was comfortable, although not necessarily the ideal location.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Other than that, I really loved the atmosphere. The café has a bright, vibrant feel with large floor-to-ceiling windows all around, which let in a ton of natural light.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was also fun to people-watch while enjoying my coffee.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall, I'd definitely come back the next time I'm in Pacific Beach. read more

Located very close to the beach. Mostly paid parking (10am-10pm everyday) but some two hour free nearby. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Interior is very small. Had a bar style seating and a few tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have merch in the middle of the shop. We had one person in front of us order one drink. They received theirs within 5 minutes of ordering. Our two cold brew drinks took 15 minutes. I could understand if they were pulling shots for lattes but they have the cold brew on draft and once the employee starting making the drink it took her only a few minutes. Not sure if they have a staffing problem. There was only one staff making and taking orders. One staff walked to the back when I came in and I never saw them again. Tried: Cold brew with creatine collagen cold foam and a cold brew with cognitive mushrooms and milk. Both were $7.99 each. The drinks were fairly small for the price and taste was just okay. read more

Trident Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]An awesome coffee shop, less than a block from the beach![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This is one of my go to spots. The coffee is great, and all of the baristas are even better. They know me by name and my go to order! The pastries section is also amazing. I'm obsessed with the protein donuts. They're incredible! They also have a large gluten free selection! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The shop itself is beautiful. It has super high ceilings and windows from floor to ceiling.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It has plenty of outlets and is my favorite place to work remotely from.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The only thing I wish was different is that I wish they had mugs instead of just paper cups. read more

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Great coffee and donuts however [[HIGHLIGHT]]I'm respectfully asking the management to at least pressure wash and clean the side walk front of their facility....... The side walk and entrance is absolutely disgusting[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]...... [[HIGHLIGHT]]I notice Dan Diego has the worst roads and dirtiest side walks in the entire country![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]If we all work with each other and at least clean front of our food facility then perhaps the Mayor of San Diego Mr .Todd Gloria can wake up and maintain his public works for all San Diego resident and tourists!!!'[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Mostly specialize in cold brews, nitros and functional cold brews. They also offer a small menu of hot espresso based drinks. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The location is airy, bright and inviting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Customer service is super friendly and inviting. Cool merch and logo. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior of this coffee shop is very cute, trendy and bright.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I thought my latte was well made and enjoyed the roast on the beans. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a great spot to get a coffee and to take a walk on the beach.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The parking over here can be a nightmare and this coffee shop doesn't have any designated parking so I don't think I would go out of my way to go there unless I was already at the beach read more

Trident Coffee - This coffee shop is cuuuuute - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

The iced horchata latte was solid, flavorful and not too sweet. The barista was polite and answered all my questions. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The coffee shop had a cool beach vibe and making this coffee experience fun.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Trident Coffee - Horchata Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

In search of a caffeine pick me up when we were walking by. We were greeted upon entering and the staffperson was friendly and quick to decribe their offerings when he learned it was our first time there. We ordered the Salted Caramel Mocha and Bourbon Caramel. Both were not too sweet and the flavors of the cold brews came through. Hubs and I both enjoyed our drinks. read more

Trident Coffee - Salted Caramel Mocha and Bourbon Caramel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Service is above and beyond. I was able to taste test the various nitro brews and went with the Son of Son of a Sailor, cinnamon and a pump of vanilla. Outstanding. read more

Trident Coffee - Son of a Son of a Sailor - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Trident Coffee in PB was great--had the stuffed croissant and a hot salted caramel mocha, both really good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Super nice spot just steps from the beach.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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After grabbing ice cream just up the street I thought I'd stroll over & check this place out. I was blown away by all the cold brew and nitro cold brew options. They had a try least four cold brews on tap! Yes, on tap! This place takes their cold brew seriously. I'm pretty simple when it comes to my cold brew and I'm not super picky either. My husband roasts his own beans & makes a killer cold brew, so I knew I wanted to try some black and nothing extra added. As soon as I saw the Ethiopian Yergacheffe on tap I knew that would be it. After a sample sip, my decision was made. The super kind woman behind the counter was friendly and we even joked a bit while she got my coffee. She made sure to wave & offer a smiling "goodbye" when I headed out. The ambiance is simple, super casual, limited indoor seating and pretty chill. The bathroom was super clean and the pastries looked a lot better than I expected, although I didn't get anything on this trip. I'm glad I ventured over and checked out Trident Coffee. I'll be sure to mosey back over next time I'm in town! read more

Trident Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

If you need a reliable place to post up with a laptop, this is it. The coffee is great. Strong, bold, and better than your average cafe. [[HIGHLIGHT]]While the food is okay, the vibes and the staff keep me coming back.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The team is always friendly and welcoming, which makes for a great work environment. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a super chill atmosphere with plenty of space to focus.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'll definitely be back for my next work session! read more

Trident Coffee - Breakfast burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Coffee was flavorful and delicious. Cheaper than some other coffee shops in the area. Close to the beach which is nice to grab a morning coffee and walk along the board walk. Service was great. Plenty of seating inside. read more

Trident Coffee - Americano - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Amazing menu! I'll be back to try more drinks. I got the bourbon nitro + mushrooms. Very good. Friendly staff too. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Awesome location.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Trident Coffee - Nitro bourbon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

This place redeemed itself because of a super friendly awesome employee that happened to be there on a Wednesday morning. Rewind to Tuesday afternoon around 2 I went in to grab a coffee. I walked up to the counter and said, "Hey I'm going to grab a coffee but was wondering if I could use your bathroom real quick." One of the girls behind the counter gave me the dirtiest look added this snarky comment, "Bathrooms are for customers only." I looked around to see if I was possibly not forming words correctly, maybe someone else saw me open my mouth with no volume. So I repeated myself and said, "Yeah I was going to get a cup of coffee too." To which the same girl said, "Well it's occupied so." I FELT WEIRD. I was like I'm sorry am I some freakazoid you don't want in here? It was so rude, I ended up walking out and trying a different coffee shop up the block, which was a bummer because I had heard this place was great. Anyways, the next morning I risked it and went back in really hoping there was a different worker and there was. The coffee was fine. Nothing I haven't had before, no need to go back. read more

They specialize in cold brew and nitro! They can do all the espresso drinks but if you'd rather have cold coffee this is THE place to go to. Lots of other food goodies as well, and they have good gluten free options. High recommend if you need a fix read more

Trident coffee is a really dope new coffee shop in PB! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor is really cool and i love how clean and aesthetically pleasing the shop is.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered the matcha and iced pumpkin latte. Of the two, the matcha was delicious. The pumpkin latte was a bit sweet for me and not enough pumpkin flavor. I'd definitely return to try the cold brew and other items! The baristas are also really nice here. read more

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Totally forgot to even take a pic of my dirty pumpkin chai tea latte, but [[HIGHLIGHT]]this place was super cute.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The drink itself was good! I like all the ways you can customize your drink. Excited to come back and see what other tasty drinks they have. read more

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I walked to this coffee shop on my vacation and everything I got was really great! However, I sat there for 33 minutes waiting for my breakfast burrito. (ordered at 9:35 and left at 10:11 after i got my food) and my order was not my name (it said Rosaline) Although, there was only one worker someone came in 20/25 minutes after me ordered a burrito and got it before me as I was just sitting there waiting! Would totally love to give more stars if the wait time wasn't as long as I think she forgot about my order ( human mistakes). As the blueberry cobbler and burrito were amazing. I also ordered a protein donut read more

Trident Coffee - wall - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Their nitro cold brew is silky smooth. If this isn't perfection, I don't know what is. The staff there was nice. Also had the plain croissant. It was fine. I was hungry after my 10 mile run along the boardwalk so at that point I could eat anything. Definitely plan to return to try more drinks. read more

Im slowly making my way through all the PB Coffee shops and this was next on the list. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Its very close to the beach and it's a clean well lit little spot on the corner![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I got the Mexican Mocha cold brew and it was smooth and flavorful. My only complaint is that the coffee is a little lack luster, not strong enough for me or even my partner who is usually sensitive to coffee. But if you want a smooth coffee that isn't overpowering, this is the place for you! They have very cute merch too, and the staff was nice! read more

Trident Coffee - Mexican Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I've been coming to trident for two years and absolutely love it! I first tried the imperial beach location when I met up with a friend for a bike ride but hit the PB location way more often out of convenience. Their matcha is really good and I love that you can get it unsweetened. I actually come more often for the keto treats. I just learned today they are made in house at the IB location. The barista recommended the lemon lavender today and it was so good! The service is always good but when they are busy it can take a few mins. Love the seating area inside and the proximity to the beach. Add in the loyalty program and I'm a long time customer! read more

Really nice and comfortable cafe with a large selection of cold brew coffee and functional drinks. I was impressed with the variety of gluten free and keto food options too. If you're health-conscious or follow a special diet, check this place out. I tried the Old Fashioned Cold Brew, and it was very unique with notes of bourbon and orange. I also tried the Low Carb Beef and Egg Breakfast Empanada, which was very large but a little too salty for my taste. Service is quick and friendly. read more

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Strolling along the boardwalk in PB, we ventured one block away from the beach and found Trident. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A cute coffee shop that was clean and had a bit of a beach them.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Coffee was quite good, as was the service. They had some unique flavor options, like my black salted Carmel mocha. It is a bit pricey, which is to be expected from a coffee shop in PB that is close to the beach, but it does lose a star to be because of the value and lack of a 20 oz option. Overall, very good, would definitely go again if I am back in San Diego. read more

Trident coffee is very cool. The ambience is fun and sea themed which makes it great for the influencer photo, however I was impressed with the menu. They offer signature Mexican and Vietnamese coffees along with mushroom, turmeric and charcoal options as well. I really enjoyed chatting with Sam number 7 as I saw him two days in a row and he had a great, casual, real person interaction that you don't get much anymore. Nice is good, kind is better. Good job Sam. They offer lots of yummy treats like gluten free donuts and bars, and I did see a burrito on the menu too. read more

Stopped by for coffee on an early Tuesday morning and practically had the cafe to ourselves. We ordered the New Orleans Cold Foam (nice nutty taste that isn't too sweet), Trident Cold Brew (very watery), and a beef/cheese/egg empanada (hearty). We were able to sample some of the cold brews which made it easier to find one we wanted to order thanks to the kind cashier. Cafe was clean, spacious, and quiet. Good place to study. Def would come back to try other cold brews! read more

Trident Coffee - New Orleans Cold Foam and Trident Cold Brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Extremely friendly and lots of seating![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great for families and a really nice view.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Keep in mind, it's a bike trail stop so keep the little ones together. Overall, no notes and great coffee. read more

The coffee here is amazing! I'd have to say that it's been awhile since I've tried a well balanced coffee drink. The vietnamese coffee wasn't too sweet but still strong and delicious! It's nice to have a go-to spot in the area knowing I'm not getting a sugar bomb drink. read more

I was very excited to try this place because I've heard good things and I was not disappointed! They are known for their cold brew and they have a ton of different varieties and they also have cold brew lattes. The space is nice and spacious and has large windows so great natural light. We came on a Saturday during PB fest so it was fairly busy and a decently long line. There was only one guy working and he was really hustling. He was still friendly and good service which was fairly fast but I would say they need to get at least two people working on a Saturday. I got a honey lavender cold brew latte and it was delicious. Perfect amount of sweetness and it has bee pollen on top. My boyfriend got the calm under pressure nitro which was perfectly creamy. If you love cold brew, this is the place to go. O read more

Trident Coffee - Calm under pressure - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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First, GREAT cold brew! So many great flavors and choices. I always get the El Capitan and a keto donut! Its the only place I can find Keto baked goods and they are FANTASTIC! But the abolsute best part is the staff here! Grace!! Man her energy is contagious. I get an energy from teh coffee and her. The whole staff is great! I love coming here. HIGHLY Recommended! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Thank your Trident for creating such a great culture and environment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Unfortunately a bit disappointed given the vibrant coffee/ matcha culture of PB. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was completely empty and when I went to order my drink, one staff member was quite rude.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I asked which flavors of matcha were avaliable one girl looked at me if that was just a stupid question to ask In general. Maybe she was having a bad day, but also it was completely empty... Then I get my drink, and chunks of matcha were what I got read more

Trident Coffee - Chunks of Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

It was okay, the service was quick and [[HIGHLIGHT]]there was a nice view since it's in PB[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. The matcha was a bit chalky and the food was mediocre at best, but [[HIGHLIGHT]]it's a nice study spot[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

Best parts about this spot? Selection of nootropic drinks with great ingredients. Comfy seating & outlets for study sessions. Plus the service was great the day I came!! The first girl was helpful and smiley, as well as the girl who came in after her. I wish I got their names for this review!! read more

Trident Coffee - Pastries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Service was great but latte was meh. I got the horchata latte but it did not have enough ice and they wayyy overdid it on the cinnamon. Would recommend trying something different. They were gluten free/vegetarian/vegan friendly. read more

Trident Coffee - Horchata Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I really like Trident Coffee. I was first introduced to them in Imperial Beach, and they were great then and are even better now, in my opinion. I had a cortado and a protein coffee cake doughnut. The cortado was well made. It was smooth and had great flavor. The protein coffee cake doughnut, too, was very good. I liked the crumble on top and the texture of the doughnut. It was keto friendly and gluten-free. This location offers a good amount of seating, but not outside. They have free Wi-Fi and sell plenty of roasted coffee to go, including instant cold brew coffee. The service was super friendly. read more

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I have seen this spot before and finally decided to check it out! The space inside is very aesthetic and nice with plenty of tables and some seating I ordered the cold brew with blueberry cobbler cold foam which is just blueberry syrup and vanilla cold foam over their original cold brew, the cashier and barista was super helpful as I was a little confused on how to order and very kind in helping me! Not my favorite in terms of flavor? The coffee itself was delicious and really shined but there was no blueberry flavor from what I could tell, I still enjoyed the drink but was looking forward to the blueberry flavor read more

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This is one of the newer locations and is the 3rd location in San Diego - the other two are located in Coronado and Imperial Beach. This one is conveniently located a block from the Pacific Beach, perfect for a date or hangout to grab a coffee and walk along the beach and boardwalk. I got the Mexican Mocha which was not too sweet but did not taste watered down since there are evident notes of chocolate, cinnamon, and nutmeg in it. I got the 16oz which was about $7.09 which seems pricey but the quality is very high and there's no ice at all. Good value to have pure liquid filled to the top, but since it's hot, temperatures equalize quickly with the surroundings but that's something beyond the barista's control. I really enjoyed the coffee overall. If I come back, I definitely want to try their nitro cold brew flight for a nice variety. We were just in a rush so we decided to just get a regular drink, as the flight is most ideal if you dine in. read more

Trident Coffee - Mexican Mocha - IG @bougiefoodieboi - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Wanted to check this spot out to see if it would be good to work from. It's on the smaller side but has enough seating and is quiet. Ordered a cappuccino and was given it in a disposable cup. I tried to get started working but not wifi kept going out. I even tried moving until I gave up. Not a great place to work from. I would come here due to its convenient location but other than that not any different from all other overpriced San Diego cafes. read more

Trident Coffee - Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California