The best coffee in San Diego, ranked barely above its sister Bay Park Coffee for its consistency. It is perhaps the purest espresso bar in San Diego; no 'specialty lattes', no 'house made syrups', no 'shaken espresso', no cold foam. Your choices are the basics and the option for sweetener; simple syrup, honey, or if you're ordering a mocha, chocolate.

Zumbar's latte is foamy, subtle, and slightly nutty, an approachable taste that slowly dawns on you over time. It's simple espresso perfection, and theres not much else to say.

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The original darling of the San Diego coffee scene has fallen off a little since its acquisition and subsequent expansion into nearly a dozen shops around San Diego. Despite this, it remains multiple factors above any other chain in terms of quality and consistency. It's drip coffee remains my favorite for its lightness, quality, and $1 refills.

Its Torrey Pines location boasts the undisputed best view in San Diego, with stunning wetlands, beaches, and bluffs and beautiful sunsets, watchable during winters before the shop closes.

BRCR also boasts one of the best rewards programs I've seen; typically, buying a bag of beans gets me two free cups of drip coffee, meaning this is the place where I source most of my beans from when I'm in San Diego.