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    Pump Coffee

    4.8 (275 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed

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    Gabriella C.

    Stopped by Pump Coffee in Pacific Beach and really liked the vibe. It's a cute little shop with warm decor, fun touches, and a cozy atmosphere. Service was friendly and quick. I tried the 16oz French Vanilla Latte -- the flavor was really good, though I wish it had been a bit hotter. Still enjoyed it overall! A nice spot to grab a coffee and chill for a bit. I'd definitely come back to try more drinks.

    Hanna O.

    ICED MINT MATCHA WITH OAT MILK, 16OZ. YOU GOTTA GET IT. Need I say anything more?! This was my first time experiencing Pump Coffee and, admittedly, when I was giving the menu a gander, my brain had a hard time putting mint and matcha together. But after reading Yelp reviews that recommended the mint matcha, I had to get it. IT WAS SO TASTY Y'ALL!! The perfectly sweetened matcha and the touch of mint flavoring flowed so beautifully together. I loved how balanced this drink was. As most other folks already have, I MUST recommend this yummy beverage! Quick shout out to the friendly staff and to the fact that this is a woman-owned business. I LOVE supporting these kinds of spots. For the folks who are looking for a cafe to work remotely at, there are a few tables on the inside as well as bench seating on the outside. A great spot to check some emails and crank out an hour or two of work. Overall, I highly recommend this spot to both locals and travelers alike!

    Cynthia L.

    Pump Coffee wasn't originally on our list of stops for my bachelorette weekend but after a slight detour of plans, we decided to make a stop here for coffee. Small little spot with only a few tables & chairs indoors and outdoors. This is more of a grab n go kind of place. Between the five of us, we got some matcha lattes, iced jasmine green tea and lavender rose lattes. We were all pleasantly pleased with our drinks. The female cashier and baristas were all so sweet. They congratulated me plus left a nice message on my cup too. :) There's an underground parking garage conveniently located next to Pump Coffee and I believe they validate up to two hours.

    Koryn G.

    Cute little coffee shop close to beach! Service was good. I ordered an iced coffee with a ham croissant. The croissant was decent. The iced coffee was good. It was just surprising that there wasn't a bathroom for customers to use, so plan ahead if you need a bathroom.

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    Euni L.

    Stopped by for an espresso and tea. Espresso gave me an unfamiliar slap at the first sip but started to ease out with a nice nutty body and subtle brightness afterwards. Served with wet saucer... The tea was very smooth and enjoyable, typical elegance found in Rishi teas.

    Mint matcha (half sweet) + double shot espresso
    America M.

    We walked by Pump and had to stop cause the menu looked good and had some different options like the mint matcha (which is what I ordered!). The service was incredible and welcoming - it's clear they care about their customers and make everyone feel acknowledged. I ordered a mint Matcha (half sweet-could have done a bit less since I don't love super sweet drinks), and a double shot espresso, both were delicious! Highly recommend for great vibes and good drinks.

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    Lynn F.

    Thank you Yelp, great find. Super friendly service, great coffee, tea, & pastry. They'll even grind the beans and heat the pastries. No regrets.

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    Great espresso, friendly vibe. Spoon, Stay or Leave, The Stone, Seek Up. And you know

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    I got the Carmel Macchiato and it was delicious!! The service workers were very sweet and they had a treat jar for dogs.

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    Outstanding coffee! We had flat whites and they were really good. So we bought a pound and it was excellent!

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    matcha is very good. gets busy sometimes but line moves quick. drinks come quickly. so yummy it is now my go to before work.

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    Great coffee shop. The coffee is delicious and the croissants too. The ladies making the coffee are very friendly. Overall recommend.

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    Came through for tea -- and service was efficient and staff was friendly. Tea itself was kind of meh. I'd go back to try some coffee.

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    Ask the Community - Pump Coffee

    Have you closed down? Came by on Saturday morning and the shop was closed :( was excited to try your coffee and vegan pastries!

    They were just closed down for the day for maintenance! They posted on social media day of :)

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