ZUMBAR Coffee & Tea

Category:	Coffee Shop
Address:	10920 Roselle St, San Diego, CA 92121, USA
Phone:	+1 858-622-0000
Site:	zumbarcoffee.com
Rating:	4.7
Working:	6AM–5PM 6AM–5PM 6AM–5PM 6AM–5PM 6AM–5PM 7:30AM–1:30PM Closed

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Pradeep Mohanannair

Great Coffee! Strong and flavorful Coffee Been here several times and the quality has been great all the time, If you are lucky you will find a seat during the busy hours, in the morning theres seating available most of the times. The service was great. Friendly, quick, and extremely pleasant and not cold and bitter like a lot of places like this in the area. They serve latte with pretty foam in a LARGE Cup, be prepared. Must Try: Iced mocha, iced latte. Menu is straightforward, French Press and freshly roasted beans. Almond Croissant. Strong Points: Coffee, Atmosphere, Bikers paradise, Service Location, great for UCSD, Trolley Station. Qualcomm and other companies around Sorrento Valley Pastries, donuts and bagels for sale at the counter Decaf Points: Parking, almost impossible to get one, even if you get one, its going to be super tight. Place is too tiny for the crowd Get noisy at times

Justin Brown

I havent tried it all, but Ive tried quite a few of the coffee shops in San Diego, and this one is absolutely the best. The staff is quick, courteous and friendly, and more importantly, the coffee is perfect. Its not sour, its not bitter, and it doesnt taste burnt like so many of the other coffee shops that Im told will be great. I like to go with a Hummingbird Americano, hot or iced depending on the weather. They sell capped cold brew bottles and beans which is perfect for the times I cant make it in to the coffee shop. Only slightly related, but New English Brewery down the street made a Coffee Stout with Zumbar Coffee and it is without a doubt the best beer they offer, if you like coffee or stouts, I highly recommend you give it a try.

Mary Lin

Best coffee in San Diego. If youre looking for your super sugared up frappacino dont come here but if you want a delicious cup of coffee, this is the place. They have deliciouso lattes, mochas, chai lattes, and teas too. No sugar added but you can add your own simple syrup or honey they have available for self serve. They also serve VG donuts, Opera croissants and cookies, and bagels from somewhere. Their capetown rooibos tea is the best rooibos Ive ever tasted as well. These guys know what they are doing and have the best of everything that they serve. They are real pros. I come here every day now bc Im hooked.

A Private User

Two weeks ago I rode my bike to the Sorrento Valley Coaster Station. With some time to kill, I found this place. I ordered the Machiatto, I walked away and took a sip and said "wait a minute!" I had been accustomed to the syrupy-sweet stuff you get at those chain joints. I was about to say something when I realized that this stuff was GOOD. It didnt need sweetening. I suspect the people who started Starbucks were using a place like this as a model for their business. Bottom lines got in the way, and wound up killing what may have been a good thing at one time. If you want the real deal, you gotta come here.

Amy Ward

Just started a new job down the street from here and Zumbar was highly recommended as the place to get a daily caffeine fix. The parking lot is cramped since its sharing space with 6 and the coffee shop itself has indoor seating for ~10 and outdoor seating for ~8. Even though this place might seem small, their selection is more than enough for coffee cravers. They have your staple coffee, mocha, espress, cappuccino and they also have cold brew and bottles of cold brew which are a plus for me. Next time Im here Im getting a bottle or two of cold brew coffee and grabbing some of their delicious croissants.

Ungerleider Abrams

Zumbar Coffee, they know how to roast! Better yet, they know how to froth their almond milk! Super rich tight foam aerated to perfection. They expedite the line well to move you through, which I appreciated in the morning. They are located in a strip mall, so the ambience is not the greatest. Outdoor seating consists of a few tables, but it is loud due to the freeway proximity. When Im in town I frequent the establishment because their coffee is intense, smooth with just a hint of bright notes. They do have pastries, but nothing really for specialty diets.

Isotope Blue

High 3 stars or low 4 stars. Small coffeeshop and roaster. Inefficiently used space - four tables inside plus a short bar, and three tables and a bench outside. One outlet. Reasonably good atmosphere - metal tables but a fair bit of wood around. Small selection of high quality loose leaf teas. Chai lattes are only a little too sweet, but more gingery than I like. Small selection of reasonable croissants and cookies. Aggressive about collecting your cup when youre done. Crowded at 330pm on a Wednesday afternoon. Music inside is hard rock, too loud.

Derrick Claar

I started drinking coffee after I graduated and started having kids. I like espresso best and have a decent Saeco machine at home for making them. Ive tried a lot of the roasters here in San Diego county, and I have to say that Zumbar is still by far my favorite. I use their beans at home and at work (espresso at home and French press at work). I make my espressos mainly macchiato freddo, and have never had a bad cup from my Zumbar beans. I highly recommend their Ethiopia Yirgacheffe, which is my current favorite for my morning ristrettos.

Brandon Milton

A humble coffee roastery with delicious beans and even more delicious coffee. Its marked by a plain "COFFEE SHOP" sign outside with very limited seating. But the beans and coffee are prepared expertly. In the mornings, I absolutely love getting a French Press with a Honeywheat bagel. For some reason, this coffee shop has the most delicious honeywheat bagels I have ever had. Pair that with the complex, yet extremely delicious, french press - A breakfast worth the stop. Perfect start to morning road trips.

Emy Meyer

This is my favorite coffee place in San Diego. My go-to drink is a Dirty Chai Latte, which is their chai latte with a shot of espresso. I really like the croissants here as well (any flavor). They have chocolate, almond, and plain croissants. Since the coffee beans are freshly roasted, I always like to pick up a bag for the house - their beans taste much better than store-bought beans and it also supports a local company.

Sang-Hyo Kim

Worst experience! Today, I came down there at like 4:58. During considering which one we order, it became 5 oclock. As soon as it got 5, a woman at the desk said it is closed. I begged a little because I came there and returned for nothing yesterday too and I am leaving SD tomorrow. But she was stubborn. They were working on making much coffee. Big disappointment for their attitude and manner. K

Kester Garcia

I stopped by Zumbar for lunch once since they are so conveniently located by my workplace. The barista puts a lot of care into making each cup of coffee. The art in every cup is a nice touch and definitely an added bonus to the already exquisite taste. The place is small, but very cozy. If youre looking for a spot to take someone on a small coffee date, Zumbar is the place!

Rob B

The best coffee and lattes Ive had in SD. They roast their own beans in the back of the shop, and you can taste the freshness in the coffee. Their lattes are smooth, creamy, and have a rich flavor. Their original donuts and almond croissants are really tasty. They also have some nice bottled cold brew, which I like to have on hand when I start feeling tired after lunch