Revolution Roasters

Join the Revolution! Coffee lovers rejoice! Take in some culture, craft, and coffee at this trendy community hot spot along one of the timeless stretches of California’s Coast Highway. Revolution Roasters is a local fave for that morning pick-me-up, afternoon gathering, or early evening break. 

This Java shop offers a wide variety of handcrafted beverages along with artisan sandwiches and homemade treats. With specialty roasted coffee, which they roast themselves, your caffeine go-to is full of flavor and love! 

We grabbed our drinks and pastries and headed out front to claim one of the picnic tables. This is definitely one of O’side’s best coffee spots, as you can tell by the sheer number of people visiting.

Everything was outstanding. I have never, ever had a better homemade Pop Tart. The Monkey Bread was an ooey and gooey, glazed, cubed muffin of deliciousness! 

Coffee connoisseurs will appreciate their high-quality pour-over, house drip, cold brew, and nitro, and the rest of us can appreciate a great cup of coffee or handcrafted beverage. 

Definitely, a fun (and tasty) way to spend a morning or afternoon in San Diego!

Vibe 

With a chill and artsy vibe, this trendy little shop offers great spaces for hanging out, meeting new people, and socializing. And if you feel like exploring, you can check out the fun vintage boutiques and cool, funky shops like Boom Boom Brazil along the Hwy with a to-go cup of joe. 

The interior is open and has lots of seating with the entire front opening up to S. Coast Hwy. On the storefront side of the sidewalk, they have a covered patio with high-top seating. On the opposite side are picnic benches, a perfect place to enjoy our goodies and do some fantastic people-watching. 

The parking spots out front were constantly being turned over, so parking is not really an issue. And they have a side lot with a few spaces and a very cool mural. There is plenty of on-street parking as well. They are kid-friendly and dog-friendly, and offer a variety of indoor and outdoor seating and standing spaces.

Revolution Roasters: Coffee Beans

This cute local coffee shop not only offers food and beverages but also roasts a variety of coffee itself. They offer light, dark, med/dark, and decaf, and in whole bean form or several grinds such as fine (espresso, Aeropress), medium (drip, pour over, and Chemex), and coarse (French press and cold brew).

Currently, they offer 7 different roasts which can be purchased at their storefront or online. I’ve listed my recommended four below. 

Holy Goat is their light Ethiopian coffee which is roasted lighter to harness natural flavors and has bright vibrant acidity with floral undertones. 

Mexico Decaf highlights toasted marshmallows with a chocolatey background and offer a smooth sip. The 100% chemical-free process results in 99.00% caffeine-free coffee – perfect for a nighttime grab. 

Night Shift is their full-bodied darkest roast from Papua New Guinea and Giant’s Head is one of their medium/dark blends (Mexico & Papua New Guinea) with balanced sweetness, full body, chocolatey notes, and low acidity. 

Nicaragua Natural is a limited-release selection from the renowned La Bastilla Coffee Estate. This coffee offers a bright, clean taste with honeydew, chocolate-covered almonds, and herbal tea flavors. 

This particular batch was a winter harvest from the tropical paradise of Finca La Bastilla, known for the fauna and flora found on deep, favorable volcanic soils. Since 2003, this farm has been certified by the Rainforest Alliance and is striving for continued excellence. Sustainability, economic advancement, and community-driven programs are huge aspects of this incredible producer.