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    California Bean

    4.9 (206 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea
    Closed 7:00 am - 1:00 pm

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    CALIFORNIA BEAN ATMOSPHERE

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    Dogs allowed

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    Ericson H.

    Coffee is delicious! Definitely need to try the cadbury cold brew. Everyone was so sweet and welcoming. Will definitely be back

    Raspberry Italian Soda and Horchatta Latte
    Jillian N.

    A little bit of caffeine doesn't hurt anyone on a Sunday morning. We decided to stop by this coffee shop as we were near old town and we were pleasantly surprised with the options. The young lady was nice and her recommendations were good. We were lucky to go when the parking was open which is always a plus. If you are a ginger fan I recommend the ginger latte as it takes very similar to golden milk. If nearby we would definitely make a quick coffee stop here.

    Fall menu
    Nicole Erin B.

    Cute coffee truck located in the parking lot of Home and Away. Open until 1 pm on weekends I enjoyed a crisp iced latte on a warm afternoon. The staff is very friendly and the prices are pretty good for a fresh made drink. The fall speciality flavors all looked good. They also sell a variety of baked goods. Would definitely come back when I'm in the area.

    Pistachio Rose Latte to the left and the Blackberry Mocha to the right
    KayAnna S.

    Such a cute coffee truck/stand! Came here on our way to Old Town one day after looking up nearby coffee options on Yelp. Honestly the coffee itself was fantastic but I really loved their variety of options and their creativity for different featured drinks each month and week. I really enjoyed their artwork/branding as well, just felt like home for San Diego. We were able to order quickly and only had to wait a few minutes for our drinks. The cashier/barista was really friendly and helped us decide on our drinks. Although this location was busy with a steady flow, our drinks really did not take that long. Fantastic service overall! I had one of their drinks of the month, the pistachio rose iced latte, and my husband had their drink of the week which was the blackberry mocha (iced). His drink choice was best overall as the sweetness of the blackberry complemented the mocha base perfectly. Not overly sweet, but just a nice flavor in addition to coffee. I enjoyed my pistachio rose latte, but it was very heavy on the rose and very light on the pistachio. Unfortunately couldn't taste pistachio at all, but the coffee itself was fantastic. Can't wait to come back regularly to try some other options!

    Margaret P.

    I ordered the pumpkin cold brew here after grabbing my sandwich from Rubicon Deli. It's a small stand with really just grab and go option. At the time I was there, there always only one person taking orders, but they were moving relatively fast. This is a quick and easy stop for some coffee!

    Iced chai tea latte
    Celina S.

    I normally wouldn't stop to write a review right after leaving a place! But this spot is soooo good!! First time here and best chai I've tried in the area :) the caramel syrup is not over bearing sweet, it's perfect. 10/10

    Brown sugar latte- white mocha with white espresso
    Stefany C.

    This little truck/ stand coffee place is so cute. Inside the parking lot of a brewery/ sports bar. Service 5/5 Coffee -brown sugar iced latte 5/5 I got the iced white mocha with white espresso. My daughter got the brown sugar iced latte. The barista was so kind and helpful. Explained to me what white espresso tasted like. This was my first time trying white espresso. I'm not a fan at all. Nutty and super sweet. Not sure if it an acquired taste. However, my daughter's latte was delicious. Tasty, smooth, and not too sweet. I will definitely be back for more coffee tasting, just not the white espresso.

    Cute little stand on the side road
    Patty T.

    what a cute little spot in San Diego. I was struggling in finding the right coffee spot to get a morning coffee and couldn't be any happier with the selection. They have here and the quality of the coffee. The girls working inside were so kind, smiling and upbeat, so it makes a whole experience better.

    Iced Mexican mocha with added shot & oat milk :)

    I travel to the San Diego area often and stayed here for New years, as one can imagine, I definitely needed some pick me up coffee this New Years Day lol and came across this cute place! The girl working there was super sweet and kindly answered any questions I had. She started my day off amazingly and just had to give her a shoutout! Thank you so much! Can't wait to come back

    Marryam S.

    Once I got into my rental car at the airport I looked for coffee shops in the area. I normally prefer independent coffee shops to chains. California Bean popped up and I decided to try it. I am glad I tried this place and I only wish I could have their coffee everyday. The little shack is vibrant and the young lady was very pleasant and helpful. I ordered an Americano , it was the best one I have ever had! I also ordered a pumpkin walnut bread, it was very moist, fresh and delicious.

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    Best little coffee spot around! It's become my go-to. The iced dirty chia is always bomb & service is always 10/10!

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    Wonderful coffee shop & even better owner! So friendly & great coffee & pastries (s/o cheese danish)!

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    Gaby and Marissa were awesome! I ordered an iced latte and bagel and I was greeted with a smile and got my drink decently fast.

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