Top 5 Coffeehouses in California

3211 Business Park Dr #3b, Vista, CA 92081, United States

“Food and drink alone are worth stopping by. I enjoyed the cat lounge- lots of sweet kitties! My favorite part is that the environment is focused on cat happiness. Noise level is low, no grabbing or picking up or chasing the kitties. The cats can leave the lounge anytime to a separate space. They have plenty of high spots to get to and so many comfy beds and toys and hiding places. Highly recommend 😊”

1030 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94108, United States

“Wow, a line at 8am on a weekday! They allow a few customers in at a time, but the line moves quickly. Note they only have dairy and oat milk as options. The special vanilla rosemary latte was very good and recommend! There isn’t anywhere to sit inside, but they have a patio outside to enjoy your coffee.”

7626 E Chapman Ave d, Orange, CA 92869, United States

“I love this place. The coffee and baked goods are excellent. The staff is kind, professional and efficient. The environment is peaceful, clean and cozy. Thank God the music is mello - I can relax and not feel distracted by overly loud or a jarring choice of tunes. Highly recommend!”

37323 Niles Blvd, Fremont, CA 94536, United States

“I was visiting the area with a friend and ended up visiting this place after reading the reviews . Easy to find with plenty of parking around. Coffee indeed was good . We ordered a cortado and cold brew . The person who took our order seemed too tired to work but the employees were very friendly with customers in front of us . Was too busy talking to them and the rest of the orders were being delayed. The patio is nice to sit if the weather allows it . Few sweet pastries are available at site too. It’s a good spot but probably famous because of the lack of other good coffee shops .”

2375 N 1st St, Dixon, CA 95620, United States

“I absolutely love this location. We stop by every Saturday as a family on our grocery run and my kids love one of the employees there who chats with them while we wait. She had my daughter talking about her unicorn name for months and my daughter picks her out everytime she is working when we go. Our drinks are always right and delicious. Everyone is friendly and helpful. I do not have this same experience at other locations nearby. Kudos to this Dixon location. You guys rock!”

12045 Carmel Mountain Rd UNIT 302, San Diego, CA 92128, United States

“If you're looking for a fun and unique coffee/speciality drinks, this place has to be on your list!! I HIGHLY recommend the Salted caramel Mocha or Campfire Mocha for the iced beverages, or the cookie butter latte for that fun childhood feeling! Very few places have Vietnamese Iced Coffees (or executed them perfectly) For that fun Instagram story, go for the Creme Brulee Lattes!! That flamed sugar on top of the warm coffee is a hug in a mug!”

6951 Flight Rd, Riverside, CA 92504, United States

“Had to wait an hour! But so windy they could not serve outside, so they moved tables and chairs inside! Lines moved faster. Food took awhile very busy, taste was great. So much we both took home some. Usually planes would be taking off, but every Sunday they have a balloon crafter there to make time go by!”

351 Main St, El Segundo, CA 90245, United States

“I was just killing time before my flight and decided to try this neat little cafe off Main Street to have a coffee and a bite for breakfast. The iced coffee was very good. I also liked they did have sugar free syrup options available. The jalapeño cheese bagel was also delicious and the cheese very crispy with some nice heat from the jalapeño. Definitely would love to have another one! Unfortunately….the imperial breakfast was the reason why I had to knock a star. Simply, it took an extremely long time. My wife had finished her meal and it was approaching nearly 20-30 mins and it was not really busy when I ordered. Unfortunately, the hash browns still arrived undercooked somehow and were not crispy at all and not a very pleasant component to eat. That was the only negative, just the time and the undercooked hash browns. Simply put if I was in the area again, I’d certainly stop by again and have no issues recommending blue butterfly!”

1185 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021, United States

“Good food. Huge portions. You can problably share. Excellent service even when they are busy. I will go again and I recommend this place. Older cafe style with character.”

12764 California St Suite A, Yucaipa, CA 92399, United States

“This place is a trip. The decor is incredible. Not a coffee shop to sit and do your studying - there is no seating here. No food either. Just delicious drinks and an amazing vibe.”

302 Island Ave #101, San Diego, CA 92101, United States

“Awesome friendly cafe. Drink or food with admission. I would go for the drink since there are food motivated cats. Good amount of space and cats are friendly. I had Jacey in my lap for a while and Winnie was very playful. Love playing with some cats and made me miss my own kitties. Follow the rules and respect the cats but you can at least be able to pet one or more cats. I went in the morning and had a great time. Will love to go again with my husband.”

2965 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008, United States

“For the sweet + experimental lover 🍩☕️ Amazing donut assortment! They have regular and gluten free options which is perfect for a those who have celiac or a gluten allergy. I tried the regular moose munch which had a chocolate glaze, caramel popcorn, & crushed pretzels 🥨 I normally enjoy a classic glazed donut but I recommend taking advantage of their fun flavors- totally worth it 🎀 There is seating inside which makes it a nice spot for breakfast and coffee. I recommend their brown sugar latte. The girl working at the cashier was incredibly kind and created the recipe herself. You can tell they are customer focused and everyone’s energy is warm & bubbly. Totally worth the try in my opinion :) 🤍”

15707 S Vermont Ave, Gardena, CA 90247, United States

“Delicious food located inside a bowling alley! Big Portions! Good Prices! Friendly Service! I recommend the Hawaiian Royal, Garlic Chicken and Banana Pecan Pancakes!”

698 S Vermont Ave Ste 103, Los Angeles, CA 90005, United States

“Nice spot!! Great energy. In a complex with mostly Korean/Vietnamese restaurants it seems. They have cool offerings like kimchi avocado toast which I’ve never seen. I got a mocha coffee and it was good!”

3051 Tasman Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95054, United States

“Beautiful, outdoor seating, peaceful island at the center of a commercial space. I loved my latte taste, quality, and art”

278 W Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA 93433, United States

“Just was there and super nice place. Sadly my white chocolate mocha had more froth than coffee. Less than half the cup was actual liquid. A mkcha doesn't necessitate so much froth there's nothing to drink. I won't make that mistake again. Order your mocha woth LIGHT froth. Otherwise you just get froth and nothing to drink.”

2005 E Childs Ave, Merced, CA 95341, United States

“Always good, no matter the location. Consistent, good coffee any way you like. Today was a sugar free vanilla breve, my husband ordered mine over ice, it's good, but I think I prefer hot.”

2500 El Camino Real Suite 105, Palo Alto, CA 94306, United States

“The food is constantly delicious. One of my go-to brunch places in the peninsula and South Bay. We got sandwiches: Legal Addition with Sourdough and Chimichuri surf turf with French bread. The flavor is rich and bread is wonderfully soft. The latte is pretty good too. The atmosphere adds to the experience with its charming wooden decor and lush greenery. It’s a fantastic spot to spend a weekend morning with friends.”

1700 Oceanside Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92054, United States

“Dutch Bros Coffee has been amazing all over Cali and beyond. This one on Oceanside is amazing. The staff is as friendly as can be with great positivity in the morning gloom. A drive through that is besides freeway 5, which makes for a quick in and out within minutes depending on the amount of customers awaiting orders. If you have some time this shop has a side window: easing the need to rush. Definitely a positive place to visit for any sweet drinks or a morning brew. Serving hot drinks to refreshing cold mixes. Keep up the great service to those that may need the motivation.”

109 Park Pl, Richmond, CA 94801, United States

“Coleyworld approved 💜 I grew up on the other side of Richmond and I’m always so amazed how different point Richmond is. I love my crazy neighborhoods on the other side of town but I LOVE Point Richmond. Kaleidoscope is an adorable, welcoming coffee house in the heart of Point Richmond. Coffee is yum. Make a point to stop in this local gem and skip going to a Starbucks.”