7-5-21:Stopped for a ❄️ brew ☕. Tasted okay. Had a little bit of an old school ☕ taste... Like a Folgers like coffee ☹️.Too bad.

I got a cappuccino, which was a bit too mild for my taste - basically just tasted like milk. Next time I come, I’ll try the pour over, that seems to be more of their specialty.

Great place to hang out! It gives me a different kind of comfort every time I visited this coffee shop. I am such a huge fan of their iced mocha. This place is really worth visiting alone or with your friends and family. No one can beat their excellent customer service, good coffee, and affordable prices. Highly recommended!

They serve excellent coffee and bagels, and the service is straightforward. Will definitely return soon. One of the best coffees Ive ever tasted!

The coffee that was served to me has a flavor that I really enjoy. It tastes better and is more enjoyable. Also, the food was delicious, and the staff was extremely pleasant. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. It was a real pleasure to meet you this morning. I will recommend it and intend to return. Thank you a lot. Well talk again soon!

All of my pals have been highly recommended! I visited to this lovely and quiet coffee shop near my house just a week ago.

Please do yourself a favor and get the Coffee Subscription!!! I have one and it’s been amazing during COVID to have two beautiful bags every two weeks arrive . The coffee is fresh, seasonal, and each roast is different and unique. I’ve been so pleasantly surprised by how much I like it and how convenient it is to have it shipped to me. It’s also nice getting a variety of flavors, since I’m usually boring and get the same roast when I shop.

It reminds me of a different coffee shop, but better. This hidden gem of a restaurant is worth a visit. For a coffee shop, this is unique. Excellent work, excellent work, excellent work, excellent work, excellent work, excellent work, excellent work,

Nice coffee shop in downtown. Great alternative to the endless number of Starbucks in the area. The staff is friendly and this one of the few places I found in the area that does a pour over. Price is very reasonable for a pour over.The coffee here is pretty good but isn’t great. I did also try the cappuccino, which I found was above average.

This store is my favourite place to hang out and do my paperwork. I like the coziness and ambience of this place. It was so relaxing, calm, and not too crowded. The venue I love the most! Recommended greatly!

So happy I found this coffee shop. The staff is great, and their nitro cold brew is even better!

I am still amazed and happy to taste such delicious food! Its a fun spot we love to come to any time were in town. Most of the customers know each other, and they want to have a conversation next to a nice coffee cup.

Definitely recommend Coava Coffee Roasters. They have a nice staff and sublime coffee!

I’m not a coffee drinker but started with Coavas honey latte.... it was delicious! It wasn’t too bitter and had the right amount of sweetness, and not overly sweet. Every time I’m around that’s what I’m going to get. I also go their pastry- the jalapeño, ham and cheese, it was alright. Not flakey and it didn’t taste fresh. Probably won’t get any of their baked goods. Come here for their coffee or lattes!

This is so far the best espresso shot I had in San Diego: the barista is right down pro! Easy going, no fuss, very professional and excellent people skills.The place itself is outstanding, spacious, chick and with a touch of coziness to help you enjoy your experience even more. Of course I had to try their chemex brew also, and... spot on! This will be my to go place in SD. Come and try it out! Just a few blocks from Horton Plaza, train station and little Italy. Off the beaten path if tourist, stylish and the most important thing... GREAT Coffee and service

I have been all over the world and the country, and nothing compares to Coava! I come from Tennessee JUST to have their pour over and they always do a superb job! The staff is always SO friendly and educational, I always enjoyStopping by! :)

Very nice space in downtown near trolley station. Modern yet cozy. They make their own chocolate syrup and oat milk, which is a rare occurrence among coffee shops these days. Baristas are professional. The coffee, however, was lacking depth for me. I think this is something to do with the beans and not with the machine or the staff. After drinking my mocha I bought a pack of Costa Rican (honey processed) . Mind you these beans are $25-$30 per pound. At home, my drinks were also lacking depth with these beans even with perfect extraction. Good place to hangout, but there are better places to buy beans in my opinion if you are making lattes or mochas.

NICE COFFEE BREAK ! My wife and I were downtown on Monday morning so I could get photos taken for my Aussie passport renewal. We had to wait 25 minutes before we could have the photos ( non-digital ) so we walked a block or so to this coffee shop to kill time. Its a huge nice designed coffee shop as we noted during our last & only visit over 2 years ago. My wife ordered 2 x Cortados in shot glasses at my insistence ( I will not drink out of paper cups now that the covid stuff is over ) while I visited the unisex bathroom ( clean ). A friendly cashier named Lucy took care of our order..first checking with Angel the barista about my shot glass request. No problem ! We actually had a choice of 3 different single origin coffees...Kilenso from Ethiopia, Cindaku from Indonesia & Robinson Figueroa from Colombia. My wife liked the sound of the last one...rich & chocolatey. I asked Lucy about 2 of the baristas I knew who worked here when the place first opened...all gone Lucy replied. While Angel the barista crafted our Cortados I had a look around. Not a lot was happening at this time of the day...just after 11am. Good thing we were here just for coffees as their food selection was pathetic...no better than when they first opened. Angel did a good job on our Cortados made in shot glasses ...as they should be. We sat at a bench top table looking out onto the street. Our Cortados tasted quite good !

Nice cafe shop under westin Hotel, have a rest And enjoy a fresh coffee.

Was in town visiting and stopped in 3 times! They make amazing coffee mixes. Staff is also super cool and courteous during covid. Very covid safe place. Thank you for the experience will definitely be back...

Tons of seating, super clean feeling and a fun overall atmosphere. I enjoyed a wonderful decaf Latte (perhaps a bit heavy on the froth) but creamy smooth and delicious... Their decaf espresso is rich and smooth and is great in either a latte or americano!

A nice coffee shop, clean, bright and cozy.

The atmosphere inside is pleasant and their coffee tastes very unique. Its just not my type. A bit sour Id say.

Need more flavors. And only 1 size drink? Not a fan

Fantastic pour over coffee. Service was friendly and helpful.

Wow! Great coffee experience, baristas are on point! Delicious Cappuccinos and Café Cortados. Cant wait to go back. Only drawback is finding parking downtown.

Nice space and setup. The coffee tastes good. Good location for meetings. Located on west Broadway.

Great new coffee shop in San Diego! Delicious coffee and friendly staff.

Just your normal coffee shop around downtown. Located on the first floor of the Westin hotel. Had a latte and a croissant. Coffee a bit too light but the croissant is good. One other thing for me is that the cup handle is too small for me fingers ti hold..humm.... NFC payment, and free wi-fi available.

A great place to have a take-out iced latte. I like the strong coffee taste and the slightly sweet back-taste.

Reminds me of other coffee shop but only better. Should try this little gem of a place.Unique for a coffee shop. Very very good!

Amazing Coffee Shop 👍

Bitter and plain americano, no coffee aroma at all. Taste like bitter water. Not sure how they got 4.6 stars review.

Excellent latte with great aroma and perfect balance.

Popped in on my last day in San Diego. Really nice place and welcoming staff. Picked up one of the Kleen Kanteen tumblers so I can keep my drink warm in Ireland!

Aww, Coava.What a blessing it is to have you in San Diego, finally! We were fortunate enough to meet and greet with the fellow Coava team members in Portland and havent stopped craving the experience since. Service is personable (as you can probably tell), and you should expect top notch quality beans from them as well. Its our understanding that the founder, Matt, enjoys the meticulous pursuit of ideals coffee geeks dream of and it shows in the development of roast to the experienced baristas behind bar. Those that enjoy the finest specialty coffee has to offer will do well to visit Coava, enjoy all their coffee lineup, and pick up a bag of beans (theyre fantastic and it supports the farmers that work so hard for it) - theres a surprise in every bag!If you enjoy doing work in cafes because of the ambiance, do that too! It is beautiful here, so share the experience.Instagram @coffeepourfavorFound this helpful🤔? Like it 👍 below!❓ Let us know!Coffee: Specialty grade with a huge emphasis on building relationships with farmers. The end result is definitely appreciated by us, the consumer, as the beans are so well-developed.Equipment: All beans roasted at their roastery in Portland on massive Probats. They utilize several brew methods some of which include the Coava Cone filters paired with a Chemex for pour over (most are probably familiar with the Able Kone (founder of which was a previous employee of Coava)), and espresso courtesy of the popular 3-group, La Marzocco Linea.Location:In the heart of downtown San Diego off of Broadway. Those that are driving may find parking nearby at Slate and F Street as well as a parking garage just down the street across from India and Broadway.Final Note:We have been fortunate to visit Coava in SD several times, and have met some fantastic people there behind bar. The coffees are always prepared to represent them faithfully, but most importantly: the service is beyond amazing; it has consistently been courteous, thoughtful, and respectful of time.☕😆👍

Connor and AJ at Coava really know their stuff, presentable coffee and very polite. Made me feel very welcome as a first timer to San Diego.As a Barista from Melbourne i can say i was impressed, will definitely be back here again.

The large cup of coffee was the size of a cappuccino cup. It took 20 minutes to get a black coffee! Once the coffee was done it was placed over in a corner and I wasnt told that it was there. It was cold by the time I got it. Terrible service!

The service was polite, helpful, and quick. The atmosphere was so sweet, not pretentious at all, and there was a feeling that you could just sit and watch the world pass by.

Amazing café!! Great Boba... And delicious Bao Buns!! They serve the Bao Buns folded in half, filled with savory goodness... Must try them -- I am hooked. No joke.I have also had their smoked salmon sandwich---geez... Its so good, and filling. This place has incredible goodies, the BEST customer service (they genuinely care about their customers, and are always smiling)... they will be quite successful!!Good job!!

I need to come back because its a good one. It was a nice experience for me for the first time. Such an amazing performance indeed.

Upscale interior, but the coffee is not great. We ordered two different coffees and they tasted bitter and no good smell of coffee.

Metal filters for chemex means sediment in the cup. Also, all of the water poured in at once and a total extraction time of 150s means it was under extracted. Skip em.

Almond honey latte. Delicious. Friendly staff.

Hit the spot

Its so savory. Ive had nothing but pleasant experiences here and plan to keep coming back. Reminds me of a cafe in Chicago I liked to visit.

True food is good especially the breakfast meals and the club sandwich. The cake and drinks here are excellent.

Great atmosphere, friendly staff and good coffee!

After reading all the reviews on this coffee shop, we had to visit, and we were not disappointed! The food was great, the staff was friendly, and the place has a quirky and relaxing feel! For a unique experience, I highly recommend getting the traditional coffee. This coffee shop is definitely worth a visit!

Very open seating and high ceilings make it a great spot for thinking, or talking with a friend or colleague. The menu wasnt overwhelming with choices, and the coffee was great.

Clearly a maximum level coffee nerd establishment. They know what they are doing and do it well. 5 stars would recommend to a friend try the honey late or face major regrets.

Always amazing coffee, and a relaxed, mellow, environment. Coava is great coffee.

One of the best location 4 coffee in san diego... Thx 4 this experience... 😃

There was a 5’ tall lady that wears glasses at the Broadway and Columbia location that has a downright horrible attitude. She is likely the rudest individual I have ever come across in the service industry. I’m almost reluctant to write this as I’m unsure if there are some mental health issues present.As an aside, the coffee that both me and my partner consumed was low quality and poorly made.

Good coffee. Outdoor seating a plus.

Amazing. The quality for the coffee and drinks is about as good as youre going to get. Get the honey latte or nitro cold brew. Two of my favs.

A ground level coffee-shop in the Westin hotel downtown. Its mostly coffee-centric (minimal food offerings), with a lot of sitting/working space and friendly staff. On a first visit, I enjoyed the distinct flavor notes discernible in my nitro cold-brew coffee.Coava has an entrance from the lobby of the hotel as well as outside doors. Airy and industrial-looking. The space is long, providing room to not be crowded by your neighbors. Indoor seating (including a large multi-person table) and a good sized patio.

THE BEST COFFEEEEEEEEE. We drive down from north county for these beans! Found them on our trip to Portland and were so excited they were coming to SD!

Gerardo and Adriana were very inviting. And hats off to Gerardo for his coffee know-how and willingness to help :)(Hey, coava bosses, give them a raise ;)

The cappuccinos were wonderful too! And very well priced.Love the place, decor is very cool. Good coffee, menu is simple which I think is perfect for a quick meal

Like the roast and quality of the coffee. Very knowledgeable baristas.

Ill return with my relatives. the bill was appropriate for the quality. food is like a restaurant in jacksonville i loved.

Best coffee ever !

The atmosphere is great with all the wood paneling and palm trees. Lattes that come with foam art are always an immediate win. And the breakfast sandwich was delicious. Great place to relax, read, study, or chat over coffee.

Do yourself a favor and try this place. The service here is attentive.

I really liked their pour over. Well rounded and creamy. The quiche was fine. Cozy interior and some outside seating. It gets pretty busy. Service was friendly, but a bit slow.

Very pleasant staff but very limited menu of teas and coffees. Outside seating available but little foot traffic during our afternoon there. Large space but a broader menu of drinks would be nice.

Great pour over

This is one of my favorite restaurants.

I would definitely recommend the Black Canary mocha. Smooth and rich. Overall it was a good vibe and is a treat for avid comic book enthusiasts!

Fantastic coffee and friendly staff without any pretentiousness. I also love how I dont have to settle for nasty soy milk if I dont want milk of the cow . Yay for almond milk and delicious baked goods! Best cafe on Piedmont Ave.

I absolutely LOVE the iced lattes, they are so delicious I cant resist getting a second. The staff there was a bit odd at first but they turned out to be really nice. Me and my family enjoyed coming here, thank you Coava Coffee Roasters for your time.

First morning of our vacation was a delight knowing I just had to come down from my hotel room and a cute little coffee/tea bar was just waiting on me! Had a delicious gluten free coconut and banana muffin with an Americano that was so good I didnt have to add a drop of cream! Wonderful service and cool setting. Great for setting by the window or outside patio and people watching!

Espresso was really good. Even the triple chocolate cookies and green tea was good. They had a cool hippy vibe. Nice downtown cool coffee place.

For the love...Somebody please educate the boys behind the counter how to grab a coffee cup.The thumb does not go inside the cup!

Very unique coffee. I had a black coffee, but the flavor was noticeably different than regular coffee. A little bit fruity.Will definitely stop here again if I have jury duty tomorrow.

Not quite as cool as the OG location, but very good coffee regardless.

Great atmosphere! No where better to have a coffee! Never tried their food but their beverages are all amazing

Good espresso and very nice service. Beautiful interior. Impossible to find parking nearby. Good place for coffee if you are downtown

Great pour over, pour overs are all I drink these days and theirs is by far one of the best I’ve had. Cool shop with a great vibe. I wanted to stay longer to work from there. Thanks for a great experience this morning.

The coffe reminds me of Italian coffee, so flavorful and not bitter

Document has great coffee. I would not say its a place youd sit down and spend all day at, give the right seating and hard chairs, but it is my go-to to-go coffee spot in K-town.

Best baristas in town! Each latte is crafted with much care and love in every cup! Super friendly staff and really awesome coffee! Definitely a go to spot! Adriana sets the tone, super friendly and welcoming!

Very filling. Prices are appropriate.

Its so tasty. will surely make a return trip. the bill was good for what you get.

Absolutely phenomenal coffee. A true craft here. The staff is attentive, friendly, and overall fabulous! If coffee is important to you (meaning you aren’t into Starbucks), this is your coffee go to in San Diego! (Or Portland if you happen to be there.)

Went in this morning and got a empanada with a drip coffee. It was delicious. The customer service is great, the baristas were very nice even when I got there a little too early and tried opening the door. Oops.

Tastefully designed and well maintained cafe with high quality coffee and tea products. Convenient power outlets and seating if you need to get work done, and fast WiFi.

Stopped in on a tuesday. prices are fair i would say.

Best cup of coffee ever; individually brewed. Worth the wait.

Great coffee located in the Westin. The coffee is brewed fresh and the cold/nitro brew is always on tap. While visiting this place over the course of the week the cold brew roast changed almost daily. The staff is friendly and the coffee is exceptional. If you are staying in the Gaslamp or downtown San Diego and need a coffee fix definitely give Coava Coffee a try.

The service was sociable and attentive. bring your hunger - portions are filling. atmosphere and food reminds me of virginia beach.

A good range of different coffees and coffee making equipment. They also have sparkling teas on tap

Stopped by for the first time and I will definitely be back. I tried their Kenyan pour over and was impressed . A perfect cup of well rounded and flavorful coffee.

Service is always nice even when they have a full house. the service was very friendly and attentive. i can see why they have so many great reviews.

Professional, consistent, and the best frickin espresso bar in this city (San Diego). The owner is a mellow, but in-the-know dude. Its rough to find parking, but if I am anywhere near downtown, I always make the the stop here.

It was our first time, and the barista bought out drinks for us. He was super knowledgeable about coffee in general. Great customer service, solid espresso, definitely give them a shot if you are around.

Can be hard to get to if you dont work close, but always worth the effort. Adriana is the best barrista around. New flavors of coffee and tea regularly, the kind you dont need to add any sugar or creamer to enjoy. Get yourself a pour over.

Their outdoor seating area is amazing. Reliable great coffee

Wow! These guys take coffee to another level! Based out of Portland, Oregon...Coava is definitely one of the top Roasters in the US. The Honey Latte is fantastic! The food is delicious! Sandwiches from Roast! The space looks unbelievably nice!! Welcome to San Diego, Coava!!