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Torque Coffee
Specialty coffee and community vibes in San Diego, serving artisanal brews and local art.
4.8
Cafe
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Specialty coffee and community vibes in San Diego, serving artisanal brews and local art.
Torque Coffee is a beloved local coffee shop in San Diego, known for its high-quality, specialty coffee and welcoming atmosphere. It offers a curated selection of Arabica beans for home brewing, vegan-friendly options, and a range of accessories and drinks. The space features local art on the walls, creating a safe and inclusive environment for all, especially the queer and BIPOC communities. With quick, pleasant service and a focus on detail—like preheating cups for in-house orders—it’s a neighborhood favorite for espresso, pour-overs, and brunch with wine selections. Despite limited seating, the exceptional coffee and strong community values make it a standout destination.
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Expertly crafted espresso, cortado, iced latte, and pour-over coffee using premium beans.
Purchase a variety of Arabica beans in different sizes for home brewing, including anaerobic natural options.
Delicious vegan-friendly food selections and breakfast items to complement your coffee.
Shop adorable merch and enjoy gorgeous local art displayed on the walls.
Explore great wine options to turn your coffee visit into a brunch experience.
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Overall rating
Jorge Estrella
A coffee shop for real aficionados! Great coffee roasting selections with also great breakfast options; they even have some great wine selections if you want to turn it into brunch.
Andrea Garcia
I love this place! local coffee shop with amazing vegan friendly selections, adorable merch & gorgeous local art on the walls. I feel so safe and seen in this space as a bipoc queer femme! if you’re queer, love coffee, and want to support a local spot that has strong values- definitely check this place out! :)
Claudia Aa
I ordered a large Palo Santo latte with gluten free oatmilk. The coffee was rich and creamy but lacked the little foam. It was nothing extraordinary but it was good. I've tried going here a few times before but parking is difficult to find. Today I found parking so i stopped by. Although it was good. I dont think I will be coming back. I can find this grade of coffe in many other coffee shops. I give it a 3.7 out of 5.
Raven Eey
Third time coming in here! Ordered an espresso and a cortado of their Anaerobic Natural Costa Rica Black Diamond this morning, and the whole order was absolutely delicious it hit all the flavor notes! Torque Coffee is the place to go if you’re looking for a specialty espresso or pour-over. Shoutout to Michelle & Taylor, who show such care and attention to detail that’s rare to find it truly comes through in both the taste and presentation (they even preheat the SPRO cup if you’re ordering in-house!). It’s easy to see why Torque is a neighborhood favorite — I always look forward to my next visit!
Iryna Yaresko-Linska
Today I stopped by this coffee shop on my friend’s recommendation. We decided to try the coffee, and I had an iced latte. Honestly, I really enjoyed it — the coffee was great. They also have a large selection of coffee beans available for purchase — different kinds and sizes of Arabica beans you can brew at home. There are also lots of accessories and various drinks for sale. I liked the atmosphere. The only downside is that there aren’t many seats — just five small tables inside and a couple more outside. But overall, space was enough. The coffee truly stood out — high quality and delicious. One of the best I’ve had in the city. I’m happy to recommend this place to everyone. The service was quick and pleasant, and my overall experience was nothing but positive. I’ll definitely be coming back again and again.
