Hob Coffee Sabre Springs

Husband and I frequent this spot for lattes on the weekends and coffee beans to brew our own coffee during the work week. My go-to drink is Cafe 1904. Highly recommend!

The baristas at this coffee shop need better training. Or maybe it’s just the one young lady who attended us. She made me a 1990’s style cappuccino complete with the bitter espresso and over-frothed milk. She left my espresso waiting while she figured herself out. My cup was hot to the touch and when she remade it, it was watery. I hope that you succeed in your business but consistency is key.

You know what, I have tried several coffee shops that act like they know what a cortado (spanish origin) is or what Italian coffee is, and they just never know. It's not that I think Italian coffee is superior, it's just that I think it's different and you should honor that, it's also a lot of fun to explore the different flavor of the brewing methods. I was impressed with their cortado and macchiato, they tasted different! The cortado was more acidic and the mach was creamier and less intense acidically. They kind of looked the same, but I blame that on having to get them in to go cups instead of sitting down and enjoying them in an in-house cup. The macchiato and the cortado definitely tasted different, and I was impressed with the cortado. It's my favorite. I noticed that they sell their own beans as well, and they have beans from different continents, which is exciting. I think it really says something when you have a variety of beans instead of just focusing on one part of the world. I really like that they have so many different options for brewing your coffee, and their prices are reasonable for the quality and variety that they provide. I was worried from some of the reviews on here that they were just another dessert coffee shop with special syrups and hyped up beans, but I was impressed that they were able to make a simple espresso drink taste lovely instead of like a nasty espresso shot with milk. I'm exciting to come back again next week and try some more coffee! ***Please don't judge me for being a Karen lol 🤣

Got an oat cappuccino, and it kinda tasted very bland and weird (something about the oat milk they use probably). The vibe is very beachy/San Diego. I was looking for a cute coffee shop and it was not exactly the vibe I wanted. Still nice though. The people were nice too and I think I'd come back for a a different drink.

Quality coffee with nice decor. This area was sorely lacking a real coffee shop, so I was very happy to hear this opened.

Iced Vanilla Latte: very balanced, they avoid the common mistake of filling it so full of sugar you can't taste the coffee (looking at you Starbucks).

Guatemalan varietal: I bought these beans and made a pour over myself at home, very balanced although a little acidic at first it settled in nicely.

Great shop and great coffee. I got there around 9 am and there was plenty of room to set up shop and do a little work, though it's a little cramped.

If you're not all that observant it's easy to miss their WiFi sign, just connect to "House of Black", not the shorter versions.

Place where Sunday morning coffee comes with great smile 😊

Finest coffee in very interesting flavors. Their specialty drinks are truly delicious and unique. Their Taro latte is the best I've had there so far.

Most of my reviews are of coffee, and House of Black was my 6th coffee stop in 3 days on our San Diego tour. The barista was by far the most inviting, provided the most information about their coffee and espresso offerings, and showed more excitement about the product they were providing of any shop we've been to so far. My girlfriend tried an award winning flavored latte recipe on their menu while I had a pour over so good that I've been researching both the beans and their pour over equipment since my visit.

I've been in a handful of times since their soft opening. Every visit, a pleasant one! I've had the pleasure of meeting with the proprietors as well as the courteous and friendly staff. It's to my advantage that HoBCoffee is on my way to work. I definitely advise allowing yourself some time for them to prepare your beverage(s), as the baristas put the utmost of care and attention to each one! My personal favorite is the Taro Latte. =)