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Scrimshaw Coffee

4.6 ★★★★★ 431 Google reviews · Coffee roastery · Cafe · Small plates restaurant

Roasts in-house cozy atmosphere

Relaxed, kid-friendly hangout for coffee and pastries, plus tea and bagels.

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5542 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92115

+1 619-501-2355

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Hours

Monday 7 am–6 pm
Tuesday 7 am–6 pm
Wednesday 7 am–6 pm
Thursday 7 am–6 pm
Friday 7 am–6 pm
Saturday 7 am–6 pm
Sunday 7 am–6 pm

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What regulars say again and again

The things that keep coming up across 431 Google reviews — with a reviewer's own words as proof.

🛋️ cozy atmosphere 3 mentions

“The atmosphere is great, they have space where you can sit and enjoy your coffee, if you’re in town or live here you have to try it!”

What customers say

Today I stopped by this coffee shop by chance. I couldn't find a matcha on the menu, so I had a classic latte. Let's start with the atmosphere of the place. Overall, it's good here, I can't say that I really liked it, but it's probably the style of the interior. There is enough space inside and outside.

★★★★★ — Iryna, 2025-01

Nice neighborhood café with warm, inviting, and friendly vibes. Parking can be a bit tricky, but there is some metered street parking available. The menu offers a great variety, including bagels, pastries, beer, wine, lattes, matcha, and coffee.

★★★★☆ — Queen, 2026-02

The best coffee shop I’ve been to so far! They have to the best coffee! If you’re looking for great coffee, this is the stop. They have several options, also if you like sweet/ flavored coffee they have options, but it’s not overly sweet where it’s overly sweet.

★★★★★ — Ana, 2025-02

Awesome!!! Don’t let the outside look fool you. Be brave, walk in and order! You will be glad. This local small business is what a real humble coffee and kitchen is all about! They serve Delicious just right coffee drinks and baked goods. We tried the Club sandwich and bread was so soft.

★★★★★ — Client, 2025-04

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