I came here once a long time ago, but since I'm usually not in Coronado in the mornings, I never really had a chance to come back. This past Sunday, I decided to head over for a morning walk and finally stopped in again. The shop is pretty small with limited seating, so it's not really a place to hang out. It seems more like a grab-and-go coffee spot. There aren't many great coffee shop options in this part of Coronado, so I can definitely see why it's popular with both locals and tourists. I arrived just before the morning rush, so I was able to order and get my drink almost immediately. The cashier was super friendly and welcoming, which made for a great first impression. I also really appreciated that they offer a military discount--it's always nice to see businesses supporting the military community. I ordered a medium cold brew with coconut cold foam and asked for very light ice. I was so happy they actually listened! So many coffee shops still fill the cup with ice even when you ask for light ice, and I hate watered-down coffee. This one was perfect. The coconut cold foam was absolutely delicious and added just the right amount of sweetness to complement the bold flavor of the cold brew without overpowering it. I also love that they serve organic coffee. I'll definitely have to remember to stop by more often whenever I'm in Coronado in the mornings. Next time, I need to try one of their donuts too! read more

6/7/26: Tried the coconut macadamia cold brew with coconut cold foam. The cold brew was great in flavor with the perfect amount of sweetness and creaminess from coconut the cold foam. Couldn't taste the macadamia personally but overall the cold brew with the foam was a solid 4.5/5. I will come back to try other drinks. read more

Service was incredible. The young man who helped me was super hospitable and went above and beyond. Since it was my first time, he walked me through the menu, recommended their most popular drink which was the Son of a Sailor and even told me about their protein pastries and donuts. I ended up getting the protein coffee cake and a burrito. The coffee was great, the burrito was stuffed and actually nutritious, and the coffee cake was packed with nutrients too... maybe a little hard to swallow but still tasty overall. Awesome first experience I'll definitely be back read more

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Very good coffee and a great spot to take a break. They have gluten free pastries and a nice selection of unique cold brew drinks that are definitely worth trying. The protein bar was also delicious. read more

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The coffee was very good! I usually don't like coffee too much but their horchata drink was perfectly sweet. The drink did take a lot longer to make than I expected but it's a small shop with minimal staff so it makes sense. Cute interior and small seating area read more

Trident Coffee Coronado - Bourbon Caramel Cold Foam Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Coronado, California

Fantastic coffee and the service is even better. Quin was so helpful and the customer service was great read more

My family and I were staying at the Hotel del Coronado for the week and we wanted to find a local coffee shop for breakfast. Trident Coffee came highly recommended, but sadly it did not hit the mark for us. We ended up going to Better Buzz the following days for our coffee and breakfast fix. This place is not cheap for a quick brekkie and coffee. I ordered the Daily Rations Cold Brew with Cold Foam ($7.70) and a Breakfast Burrito ($13.95) which came out piping hot. The burrito is not hefty by any means, but this is Coronado and not San Diego proper so I don't hold that against them. Think of it as more of a wrap. My one complaint about the burrito is that the filing is chopped up and coated in sauce so it's just a mushy experience (see picture). I was stoked when I read that it included hash brown, but since it wasn't a whole crispy hash brown, you couldn't tell the hash brown from the egg or the sausage coated in the cheesy sauce. I hate to say it, but it just tasted sloppy. The 2 gentlemen working are passionate about their craft and very friendly. This place is popular with the locals and military community and I respect that. They do offer a military discount for those eligible. Thank you to all who have served and are currently serving. I'm glad I visited and supported a local business, but this place just wasn't for me. read more

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super cool store known for their specialty cold brews! we tried the Honey Lavender Latte and Blackberry Cobbler Latte, and they certainly add enough cream/ flavor that they taste more like lattes, but with the cold brew bases. drinks weren't insanely sweet, definitely recommend if you want to be adventurous! read more

Trident Coffee Coronado - Honey Lavender Latte, Blackberry Cobbler Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Coronado, California

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Solid choice for a coffee fix. We tried the salted caramel cold brew and hazelnut latte. I was pleasantly surprised by how tasty the cold brew coffee was. Usually I'm not a fan of cold brew because I like my coffee a little more on the creamier side. Very unique flavors. Service was also good. They have military discount as well. We didn't see the sign until after we've already paid. But good to know! read more

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We absolutely loved this local coffee spot! Not only was the coffee a great taste but the service was amazing. We took a stroll while on vacation and found this great gem. read more

Trident Coffee Coronado - The lavender latte and the Bourbon latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Coronado, California

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So I'm definitely an espresso girlie and haven't had cold brew in a while so I was a little scared lol but it was very good. I like my coffee semi sweet and I did the salted caramel mocha cold brew and it was perfect. Would definitely go back. read more

Trident Coffee Coronado - Salted Caramel Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Coronado, California

My pittie, Cali, and I popped into this adorable coffee spot on Friday afternoon. I'd just gotten some gelato down the street & Cali was feeling a little left out of treat time, so we were in search of a pup cup! We bopped into Trident Coffee which is one of the cutest coffee shops I've ever seen! Cool nautical looking light fixtures, an Octopus mascot keeping watch over the place & lots of interesting coffee, tea & nibbles options. There are a few chairs inside & few tables/chairs outside as well. The kindest barista ever was so excited to see us, especially Cali, and he made us feel so welcome. He kindly offered her a pup cup and he delightedly gave it to her. Cali loved every aspect of this interaction & I really appreciated how nice he was to my pup. This interaction really warmed my heart so much and I will definitely stop by again the next time I'm in Coronado! Mahalo! read more

Trident Coffee Coronado - The nicest barista ever giving Cali her pup cup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Coronado, California

The coffee is always solid here and the location right on orange avenue makes it one of my go to spots when I want a nice latte or cold brew during my mornings walks! Staff is extremely friendly and always makes my orders quick! [this review was written in connection with a Toast promotion] read more

Their GF donuts are DELICIOUS. With celiac, it's tough to find a dessert that is gluten free & fluffy / delicious. Both the lemon & coffee cake are must try's! We didn't grab coffee here but will next time! read more

Best cold brew i have ever had! It was so smooth with no bitterness. I usually drink oat milk iced lattes but i would have Trident cold brew everyday if i could. read more

Trident Coffee Coronado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Coronado, California

My friend wanted to go for a birthday run in Coronado. I wanted coffee right after the run which was something I looked forward to as I pushed myself to finish the run LOL. I found this shop with a variety of cold brew options which also included nitro cold brews on the tap! As a coffee drinker, I definitely had to check it out. The location that we went to is located next to some local shops on Orange Ave in "downtown" Coronado. There's a lot of free street parking around the area but could get very hectic and almost impossible to find during holiday season, dinner hours, and weekends. My boyfriend and I wanted to try their cold brew flight, however, they only had 2 sets for the flights which was already taken by another couple. Whaaat sad. Instead, I got their New Orleans Cold Foam, one of the cold brews, annnnd it was kind of sour. It was kind of confusing, giving sweetish taste but with the sourness kept overcoming the coffee bitterness that I was looking for. I personally don't like sour cold brews but that's my own preference. Some people might enjoy them sour, but I don't think they should be sour... However, my friend and boyfriend both liked it though. My boyfriend got their Mexican Mocha, not sweet at all surprisingly! It was quite good, and the aesthetics of the drink were beautiful! Definitely a lot better than the one I got. I was bummed that I couldn't try their cold brew flight but after trying the New Orleans Cold Foam, I was a bit glad that we didn't. Maybe it was a one off day where their cold brew was steeping too long... I definitely will give it another go in the future to try their flight in the future though. read more

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I got the trident cold brew with oat milk and my bf got the turmeric latte with oat milk. Usually i am a fan of sweeter milky coffee drinks but i was pleasantly surprised with my cold brew drink! It was very smooth and didn't taste bitter at all. Normally I add sweetness to my drinks but the cold brew was super refreshing on its own without any sweetness. The turmeric latte was sweet and had a cinnamon taste and my bf loved it as well. Would love to come back the next time I am visiting Coronado!! read more

Trident Coffee Coronado - Trident cold brew and Turmeric Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Coronado, California

This is a shop I've had on my list for a while and I finally made it in, I am so glad I did. This is one of this places where the staff sets themselves apart and makes your experience better becuase they have a passion for what they do and they enjoy doing it. This only happens because of a good and healthy work culture. The coffee was delicious and we had some of the baked goods as well and everything was great :). You would think they have a lot going on with such a small little cafe but they have done a great job, it's cute and there is fun decor everywhere and they are in a great area on Coronado. read more

I'm a cold brew kind of guy. Trident is a big W for me because they offer several varieties of cold brew, fancied up versions with added flavors and sweeteners and even cold brew flights. Swoooooon. Quaint little shop right in the thick of it on Orange Ave in Coronado. Close to the beach, tons of people watching and very walkable. Clean establishment and friendly service. read more

Trident Coffee Coronado - Cold Brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Coronado, California

Acai was delicious and at a great price, didn't have strawberries and bananas like usual but did have goji berries and peanut butter. Cute cafe to pick up donuts and cold brew. Seating inside and outside with kind service. read more

Trident Coffee Coronado - Acai bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Coronado, California

If you're in Coronado and even thinking about coffee, do yourself a favor and stop by Trident Coffee. First off--the keto options? Absolutely delicious. It's not always easy to find low-carb treats that actually taste indulgent, but they nailed it. Everything felt thoughtfully made, not like an afterthought for people skipping sugar. But what really made the visit stand out was the service. The guy helping me was incredibly friendly--genuinely welcoming, not the forced "customer service smile" you get at a lot of places. He took the time to chat, made great recommendations, and just created an all-around great vibe. Between the quality drinks, tasty keto options, and top-tier service, this place is a gem. Definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to. read more

Pretty yummy coffee shop! It's very convenient to the beach and many options to choose from especially functional mushrooms. I went around lunch time and the staff wasn't all that attentive and wasn't super open to making recommendations possibly due to the time of day. Coffee itself was just the right around of sweet and not bitter. There wasn't much seating inside but outside there were a few tables available. A good grab and go spot! read more

Trident Coffee Coronado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Coronado, California

Honestly I spent about $50 on coffee here for myself and my 3 friends. The coffee we ordered had no flavor other than straight coffee. We ordered iced coffees and they had no ice. It was as if they were watered down and the fact that we ordered 2 horchata lattes and you couldn't taste anything other than watered down coffee. We were here visiting and ended up stopping at Starbucks for coffee when we got into San Diego on our way home. read more

Visited in a quick trip to Coronado. It's in a great walkable location near many other shops and restaurants. The coffee esp the cold brew was yummy!! The service was helpful and friendly! read more

Coffee pt. 2 today!!! Ordered an iced matcha latte with oat milk and honey! Austin ordered the midnight Vietnamese coffee! Super yummy! The color of this coffee was dark. See attachment down below! Overall 5/5 read more

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Fast cute little coffee shop. I tried my first Nitro Brew. The flavor was good. The coffee was very strong. If you want a picker upper definitely the right coffee to get. Fast friendly service. Coffee very delicious read more

Trident Coffee Coronado - Nitro brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Coronado, California

Trident Coffee is absolutely fantastic! What really stands out is the coffee itself: it's low acidic and incredibly delicious. It's the kind of coffee you can actually enjoy without that harsh after-feel. I also love that they make it easy to stay "health-minded" without sacrificing taste. They offer functional add-ins like creatine, collagen, MCT, ashwagandha, and more. Plus, the coffee boxes with adaptogens and nootropics are such a clever idea, like everything is curated for wellness from the start. And let's talk baked goods, almost all of them are gluten-free and keto, which alone is enough to make us come back again and again. The options make it feel like you don't have to compromise. The staff at their locations are also truly wonderful: friendly, welcoming, and ultra helpful every time. You can tell they care about their customers. On top of all that, Trident Coffee is a veteran-owned business and they even offer military discounts. Big respect. Hooah! read more

One of a few coffee shops along busy Orange Ave but caught my eye when I was in the area. The space itself is small but there's both indoor and outdoor seating. Really dig the sea theme throughout. Staff were attentive and willing to offer suggestions based on dietary needs. Appreciate that they offer not only dairy free, caffeine free, and low acid options. Had a nice little chat with barista Cynthia about other local shops that offer similar options. Got the Cognitive Mushrooms functional latte with oat milk. Hope to come back when I'm in Coronado again. read more

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Adrian and Ana were fantastic!!! We did a quick coffee shop pickup during our San Diego trip. I had the Midnight Vietnam's Functional Latte. And yes, it made me function more for real! I like how balanced the taste was, 10/10 would recommend read more

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Great experience, location, and THE BEST customer service. The salted caramel mocha and burrito were very good. If you have time, definitely stop by. read more

The staff are extremely friendly! Service is slower but to be expected. It's a small shop. Extremely small footprint for the amount of people trying to be served. (Not their fault). The coffee is wonderful! Taste is on point! Burrito is wonderful! Great portion. Gluten free tortilla was good and crispy on one side. Sauce served with was really yummy! :) read more

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quick service, yummy matcha protein donut and my vietnamese coffee was decent. i know this is not traditional vietnamese so this only comes with 2 shots and more of an iced latte. next time I would get something else. my boyfriends nitro was kind of light (taste wise and looks wise) and it was the one they recommended too. still gonna give them 5 stars because I think this is the only solid coffee choice in Coronado and if I were in the area I would come back to try something different. read more

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Located right on orange ave, this small coffee shop is so good! The matcha is flavorful and earthy. I get it sweetened with agave which is so good. My husband gets the caramel macchiato and loves it! I've also gotten a few of their food items (donut, peanut butter balls) and they're healthy and yummy. read more

I stopped by Trident Coffee, a maritime themed cafe and was planning to grab my usual chai latte-- then I spotted an horchata latte with oat milk on the menu. No hesitation. I had to try it. Adrian greeted me with a burst of energy and took my order like he genuinely wanted me to have a great day. Anna crafted the drink, and wow--she nailed it. Smooth, creamy, and just the right balance of horchata sweetness and cinnamon warmth. If you're at Trident, skip the usual and go for the horchata latte. It's worth it. read more

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Service was good. Small but busy place. More of a local, specialty coffee shop. Ordered the Horchata Latte. It has orange flavor. More of a pick up and go coffee place but they do have 2 tables and a couple of seats. Music playing inside was eclectic. Sells merchandise. Not sure if there was a bathroom there. Next time, they have specialty coffee with protein and other unique drinks. read more

Trident Coffee Coronado - Horchata latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Coronado, California

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Needed an afternoon pick-me-up after a day of traveling and adventure. After reading the yelp reviews, I decided this would be the perfect spot! I had a really delicious iced latte. Really, the best ever. The coffee was super rich tasting and not an ounce of bitterness. When I ordered, the gal asked me if whole milk was ok. I mean, is there any other choice?? I sat outside on the sidewalk table and enjoyed my coffee while watching beach life happen before my eyes! read more

Super friendly staff and clean environment even though it is a bit small! Would highly recommend if you're in coronado island. The drinks are delicious but a bit pricey. read more

A tiny little coffee house. Pricey but tasty... LEMON LAVENDER CAKE DONUT: -- very pleasing aesthetics -- good lavender sniff along with lemon -- light towards medium sweet -- very moist, not oily or greasy -- super dense cake texture looks and tastes awesome -- $5.00 or more RATING = A+ It's too bad they did not have their seasonal MAPLE PECAN CAKE DONUT I saw on Yelp, but such is the seasonal life. I bought a can of their NITRO SWEET CREAM COLD BREW ($7.00 plus) but shafted myself by leaving it in our hotel fridge. Well at least staff got an early Christmas gift. Sharing is caring. :) I nearly considered buying a sack of COFFEE BEANS that were bourbon barrel stored or something, but I was too scared to see the price after already spending more than usual. read more

Came back because I love the choices! Lots of new choices! Flavors, baked goods and some of the friendlier baristas you will find? read more

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Ok coffee, Good service but coffee was just Ok for me. Not too much depth of flavor. I'd likely explore other places next time I am down in Coronado. read more