Holsem Coffee

The coffee here is so good. I love to order the cinnamon swirl mocha latte. My fave! Breakfast is great if you're on the run or if you want to stay awhile. The acai bowl and avocado toast are delicious!

A nice quiet coffee shop in North Park offering skilled baristas and an industrial atmosphere. 5 outlets to charge your laptop or device. Clean, but I'm not sure if customers are supposed to clear their tables, because there were several used cups laying around. Good place though

Best mocha I've had in San Diego! Recommend their spiced chai latte if you like those. It was busy on Easter Sunday, but during the week there is usually no longer than a 2 minute wait in line. Fanominal batista and guests were courteous of each other. There's a parking garage behind the building for quick parking ($1). Indoor and outdoor seating. Pet friendly. Wheelchair and stroller friendly too!

Coffee was mid. Cappuccino had no flavor and was burnt. Music was blaring and god awful. Not coming back to this place. Much better coffee shops in SD

I came to stay in San Diego for a month and lived near University Avenue. The first place I ended up going was Holsem. They were so welcoming, the baked goods were fantastic, the avocado toast was the best ever in my global investigation of avocado toast chefs. The dogs were welcome the coffee was great. That became my go to place for cafés while I was here and I will be coming back to that neighborhood again, and again, so grateful.

[Update 2016-12-17] bumping up to 5 stars.. They have added more tables and rearranged the seating to make this the perfect coffee shop for all needs! If someone asks me what's the best cafe in town, Im gonna say it's holsem coffee!!
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[Update] I'm knocking one star off simply to keep a higher "overall standard". The drinks and service here are top notch and I would rate them 5star + for those. The only reason to knock off a point is that the seating and tables could be better for students. All tables are wobbly and kinda small if you have to keep a book and a laptop on. There are other places that meet this requirement but their coffee is just not as good. I'm going to revise my 5 star ratings of other places too.

What a find! I'm surprised I haven't seen it before! Great place to study/work either alone or in a group. Coffee is great. Seating arrangements are very unique and people can choose from a variety of options.
I love this spot right in a heart of North Park.

Had a great super fruity Ethiopian pourover. Latte was delicious, as well. Nice breakfast options, too. Lots of interesting cold brew options. Their almond-espresso muffin was SO GOOD. Cinnamon topped and delicious, with a great espresso taste. Highly recommend!

This hip, beautifully designed cafe serves the best coffee I've had in San Diego. They roast their own beans and have developed a delicious proprietary blend which I really enjoyed (two espresso options are offered). Refreshing, innovative signature cappuccino beverages infused with natural flavors (rose, orange, and a Cubano were on the menu) and nitro cold brew were also available. Can't wait to go back.

Nicely modern and quiet atmosphere, with subtle bluesy music. The coffee was subpar, with a watery flavor, perhaps because of custom order. I requested a Honeycomb Coffee with homemade hazelnut milk ($1 upcharge). I was handed a paper cup, although dining in. I'd come again, if my friends were already here... maybe not on my own.

Terrible service. They require to put the musk on the nose what is right but employees don’t do it.

Milk steamed with below standard temperature. Just similar to warm.

Espresso roasted is far from the perfect balance.