The Westbean Coffee Roasters

I really like this spot once you're able to get parking, because it has a larger interior than I thought it would have, with an open type of setting, and the coffee is good, nothing super fancy but it means all the check boxes to be able to catch up with someone, which is what a coffee shop should be like compared to the ones where it feels like the coffee is the special boy type of atmosphere. Definitely check this place out, great for grabbing a coffee before heading over to the dog park in Balboa.

In addition to the incredibly flavorful breakfast sandwiches (I get #1) and hot cocoa, my wife and I receive the type of outstanding customer service that’s become so rare these days at other establishments. And it has a cool vibe and is within walking distance of Balboa Park, Hillcrest, and Bankers Hill. My only criticism is that sandwiches are pretty pricey after you add the meat, which is a $2.00 upcharge (i.e., $10.00 for Sandwich #1, $9.75 for Sandwich #2, etc.).

Honestly great coffee shop in bankers hill! Luckily for me it is super close to where I work. The coffee is great! I get the iced vanilla latte or the honey cinnamon. The shop makes their own syrup which is always a plus. The best thing about this place is the staff! Former Manager Noelle was always gracious and friendly, she made an effort to establish friendships with customers. Jacob, Matt, Kirsten, Michelle, ChrisRay (to name a few; all staff are amazing!) are also always super helpful and friendly. The service is really on point here and the atmosphere is great. But coffee is def one of my favorites in San Diego. They also sell whole beans! 10/10 recommend.

Lots of seating, parking was easy (meters) and my latte was great. I usually get a stomach ache from lattes at coffee shops but I was fine with this one. As someone who works in gut health this makes me wonder if they use mold free coffee (yes most coffee unfortunately contains small amounts of mold and can exacerbate certain gut imbalances).