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    Goldchild Coffee Roasters

    4.8 (205 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Vicki T.

    Very long line that doesn't move too quick. Think of it as premium and friendly service helping you get the coffee you want. I liked the espresso-based coffees more. They were easy to drink, and exactly what I need for a calm and relaxing morning. Probably wouldn't choose it for a workday. The competition coffees were interesting and fancy that comes in a wine glass and decanter. Worth a try.

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    Melody W.

    A small coffee shop nearby a lot of hotels. The ambiance is nice but I think most people take coffee away instead. The line was long in the morning which seems expected around here but I enjoyed the Morning in Stockholm even as someone who doesn't usually drink coffee I think the bitterness balanced well with the rose and cardamom flavors. I took a cardamom bun away to try later on! Would recommend if you have time and can do a takeaway since seating is limited. Edit: Unfortunately there was a mixup and my cardamom bun was gone and was given a saffron chocolate bun instead. Still good but was really waiting for the cardamom bun my friends raved about! ;) They were quite apologetic about it so I'll keep my rating since the coffee still hit the spot, the saffron bun was nice, and I like supporting a local community shop. Hopefully they find a system that works to keep up with the business when it comes to the cardamom buns though!

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    Y S.

    What a cool spot! Hit it on our way out of SD and it was the perfect endnote to our trip. The guy working the register was super helpful when I was choosing my pour over and bun. I went with the chocolate saffron bun and the everyday pour over. Both were stellar! The vibes were awesome in this spot. Old school hip hop, beautiful atmosphere. It was 7:40ish on a Saturday morning and there was a short line. Totally get why. I wish we had a Goldchild in OC!

    Dear Yelp Community, I visited this shop for the first time this month. Nice ambiance with blue and gold colors. Classy bar seating, and record-themed. Service was good, but pastries were not ready (made fresh), so I ordered just a drink. Recommend. Well wishes. Sincerely, Anna

    Silvano G.

    Goldchild Coffee absolutely delivered. From the moment I walked in, the ambiance was top notch clean, welcoming, and the kind of vibe that makes you want to stay awhile. The food was just as impressive. Everything tasted fresh, well thought out, and made with care. You can tell they don't cut corners. Service really sealed the deal. Friendly, attentive, and efficient without feeling rushed. It's rare to find a spot that nails food, service, and atmosphere all at once, but Goldchild Coffee does exactly that.

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    Chloe' H.

    I tried Goldchild on a trip to San Diego and felt like I found a local gem. The staff were all very kind and helpful. The Japanese style cold brew was phenomenal- first time I've tried that and really enjoyed it. It was like the flavors of a brewed coffee but the smooth texture of a cold brew - definitely recommend trying it. The espresso machine had a really fun collage of R&B artists. The counter had a good amount of seats plus there is a couch and outdoor seating area. They had a stocked retail shelf for the home coffee enthusiast and their bags of beans were on the counter for purchase. This is a great cafe for high quality coffee - definitely recommend checking it out.

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    Keiko H.

    I've had this place bookmarked for a while and finally had a chance to stop by on Saturday. Parking is a bit tricky since it's right in the middle of downtown, but I managed to find a spot across the street early Saturday morning. The space itself is small and quaint. It was somewhat busy, but there were still seats available both inside and outside. I was on my way to another stop, so I ordered to go -- next time I'd love to sit and enjoy my coffee there. I ordered one of their signature drinks, Morning in Stockholm, since I love anything with cardamom. It was delicious -- not too sweet, subtly floral from the rose, and with a rich, aromatic coffee flavor. They also bake their own pastries. The cardamom pastry looked amazing, but since I was headed to another pastry shop, I didn't try it this time. I'll definitely be back to give it a try. Updated: came back to try their pastries this morning since I had an appt near by. Both their cardamom and cinnamon roll was 10/10!

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    Jiansen W.

    Specialty coffee roaster, Goldchild, deserves the praise it has for their pour overs, brews, espresso-based drinks, signature menu, pastries, and in-house crafted syrups. HIGHLIGHTS Cold brew coffee is collected through slow drip towers and origin beans in burlap sacks are roasted in a San Franciscan style commercial drum coffee roaster. AMBIANCE Exterior seating is street-side. Interior space feels modern, intimate and bustling. Gender neutral restroom pays homage to hip hop. SERVICE Patrons order at the counter. Staff delivers orders to seats. DRINK 5/5 MORNING IN STOCKHOLM After a morning in Stockholm, I fell captive with Goldchild - abducted by the refined rose and creamy whole milk and cardamom notes in this drink 4/5 EVERYDAY BATCH BREW| ELKIN DIOSA - COLOMBIA - WASHED PROCESSED CASTILLO, COLOMBIA, CATURRA Clean and approachable

    Hee Y.

    We found street parking a few blocks away (7 min walk) near A St and Second Ave and paid at the nearby machine. Goldchild is on a busy street with no parking directly in front. Goldchild has really friendly staff. It's a small space with bar seating and two person tables. There are a few tables outside as well. They have many pour over options. Our barista was knowledgeable.

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    mark y.

    So good. So friendly. Had flat white and morning in Stockholm, both of which tasted good. Parking is on the street so find a meter or there's a 15 min loading zone across the way. Lines are an inevitable fact here but worth it. They just won the 2025 US aeropress championship in SF!

    Daisy R.

    Dropped in on a short weekend trip to San Diego. Reviews were raving for this spot, so I made it a huge effort to drop in as soon as I got in. I walked over from our hotel which was a short 8min walk. Once I arrived I was immediately greeted upon entry. I asked the cashier what she recommended and got a cappuccino. I ended up with a pastry because the person next to me accidentally spilled their drink and scared me lol. The cardamom bun was extremely tasty. I wasn't expecting all of that flavor. It was balanced perfectly. My coffee was great, but for a first time visit I just wanted something with a-little more flavor. I wondered maybe why I wasn't asked if I wanted to add a syrup to the cappuccino. But it's ok I will definitely be back for a round 2 soon!

    Jennifer C.

    Needed coffee in downtown and found this local gem! It's a small space but they make great coffee. They have a small amount of outdoor seating and a bit more inside. It's more of a casual space you can chill at individually or with a friend vs. a large group. I got a standard latte with whole milk. It was very well made. Milk was silky smooth and you could still taste the coffee notes. I saw they had cardamom buns which I love so I'll have to try that next time!

    Jessica D.

    A 2 minute walk from Blue Bottle is GoldChild Coffee Roasters. Small & quaint inside with a ton of character. Unique menu-- coffee & pastries. They have some of the most unique coffee drinks I have ever seen. We got Numbers, notes of peach & citrus-- since Ash & I are both fans of citrus in our coffee. The Barista did say it wouldn't be sweet and the flavor described was very subtle and that held true! I fear I just prefer something sweeter and those flavors more vibrant. Would absolutely visit again & try another drink! We also got a Chocolate Saffron Bun that was so good.

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    Fantastic coffee, amazing matcha, the pastries are phenomenal and the staff are awesome. Seriously, this place is where it's at in SD.

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    Ask the Community - Goldchild Coffee Roasters

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    Hi Gabrielle, we have a restroom accessible to all guests. We hope to see you soon!

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    Freshly baked empanadas are available in beef, chicken, mushroom & goat cheese, sweet corn & basil, bacon & egg, and ham & cheese.
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