Nestled in a vibrant warehouse space in Little Italy, James Coffee Co. serves up expertly crafted brews from house-roasted single-origin beans and yummy pastries, inviting you to sip, shop, and soak in the lively atmosphere.
"This essential Little Italy roaster also operates outposts in North Park, Bankers Hill, and Escondido (this one has a bakery). Specializing in single-origin and blends (like the Night Owl) that feature in its accomplished espresso and coffee drinks, its to-go drinks are served in mason jars with a required deposit that gets refunded when the glasses are returned." - Helen I. Hwang, Candice Woo, Eater Staff
"This acclaimed roastery’s Little Italy cafe is part of a collective space that includes other compelling retail shops. Brewing up coffee and espresso drinks with single-origin beans and coffee blends that include a recent collab with Nine Inch Nails drummer and Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee Ilan Rubin, James Coffee Co. also serves pastries baked at its location in Escondido." - Candice Woo, Helen I. Hwang
"This much-admired Little Italy roaster also operates outposts in North Park, Bankers Hill, and Escondido (this one has a bakery). Specializing in single-origin and blends that feature in its accomplished espresso and coffee drinks, its to-go drinks are served in mason jars with a required deposit that gets refunded when the glasses are returned." - Helen I. Hwang
"This much-admired Little Italy roaster with several outposts around San Diego specializes in single origin and blends that feature in its accomplished espresso and coffee drinks. A note: to-go drinks are now served in mason jars and require a deposit that will be refunded when the glasses are returned." - Roxana Popescu
"James Coffee Co. This hipster coffee bar and roaster anchors a converted warehouse in Little Italy that houses a number of small retailers. After browsing the hobby shop, card boutique, and eyewear emporium, visitors can head to James Coffee Company for high-quality, single-origin varieties like the Honduras El Cañal, which comes from a Santa Barbara farmer and features notes of candied apricot and salted caramel. The staff also offers impressive latte art and classes to improve your morning cup."
