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Genteel Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★★★★★ 363 Google reviews · Coffee shop · Coffee roastery · Coffee wholesaler

Roasts in-house Wholesale SubscriptionsEspressoPour OverCold Brew great espressopour-over barcold brew on tapfriendly baristascozy atmosphere

Airy, rustic-industrial venue serving bespoke espresso drinks, cold brew & ice tea.

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2603 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92104

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Hours

Monday 7 am–4 pm
Tuesday 7 am–4 pm
Wednesday 7 am–4 pm
Thursday 7 am–4 pm
Friday 7 am–4 pm
Saturday 7 am–4 pm
Sunday 7 am–4 pm

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What's in the cup

What Genteel Coffee Roasters is pouring and bagging — straight from customers' own reviews, not our guesswork.

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Espresso 6 mentions

“Atmosphere: The counter area has a clean, modern feel with neatly organized displays of pastries, coffee jars, and a sleek espresso setup.”

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🫖 Pour Over 2 mentions

“If you’re looking for excellent, fruit forward espresso or pourovers, check out Genteel.”

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🧊 Cold Brew 4 mentions

“Everyone here is so sweet and nice :) I always get the cold brew, I plan on trying other things soon.”

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What regulars say again and again

The things that keep coming up across 363 Google reviews — with a reviewer's own words as proof.

great espresso 2 mentions

“Full bodied, smooth, full of flavor. I absolutely love espresso that tastes so good on its own that you really don’t need to add much sweetener!”

🫖 pour-over bar 2 mentions

“If you’re looking for excellent, fruit forward espresso or pourovers, check out Genteel.”

🧊 cold brew on tap 4 mentions

“Everyone here is so sweet and nice :) I always get the cold brew, I plan on trying other things soon.”

😊 friendly baristas 7 mentions

“Thoughtful and lovely presentation, friendly and knowledgeable baristas, and a great spot to meet with a friend or just sit and contemplate life, if you’re into that kind of thing.”

🛋️ cozy atmosphere 5 mentions

“A Cozy Gem with Great Coffee and Stylish Merch This coffee shop is an absolute delight for anyone looking for a warm and welcoming space to enjoy their favorite brews.”

What customers say

A Cozy Gem with Great Coffee and Stylish Merch This coffee shop is an absolute delight for anyone looking for a warm and welcoming space to enjoy their favorite brews.

★★★★★ — Vlad, 2024-12

This place is dreamy. Aesthetically pleasing, beautifully set up for individual work time or meeting someone up for coffee. Justin, the owner, has put his life into Genteel. First starting with a basic coffee cart, then his warehouse location, and now this beautiful shop.

★★★★★ — Joshua, 2021-10

I always find myself coming back to Genteel Coffee Roasters because I really enjoy their drinks, especially their coffee soda which is consistently refreshing and unique. It’s become my go-to order every time I visit.

★★★★★ — Joseph, 2026-03

A wonderful gem in north park. It’s worth the small walk out of the center to come and try Genteel! Phenomenal espresso- a Mexican blend. When tried the aroma isn’t how it smelt, which was quite acidic. The flavor was delightful, fruity, nutty, a real treat.

★★★★★ — James, 2023-11

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