Zumbar Coffee & Tea

If you like really good, well made, freshly roasted coffee this is your place. I've been going 5 times a week for a month now. Very nice staff, but there main focus is QUALITY coffee. The pour-overs are sublime. Only get the cold brew if you're ready for an intense caffeine rush... The owner makes the best latte I've had in San Diego yet...milk frothed to perfection with a rich espresso flavor. I love everything about this place. Best blueberry muffins I've ever had too!

The coffee is excellent, and so the tea (or, at least, the darjeeling I drink). The few pastries they have are also good.

Great latte with a balanced milk froth and espresso. The latte art is pretty decent too!

Their latte is so good

Best coffee shop in the area, even in the entire San Diego. It's small but the best quality of everything.

My favorite coffee spot close to work. They roast their beans, make really good flat whites, limited drink items and weighing the beans always make the coffee taste good and consistent, pastries they bring in are good, not many spots to sit and eat so maybe not a date spot.

Love this spot!! Teeny menu, but everything on it is awesome. I regularly bought freshly roasted beans from here and they have amazing almond croissants!

I usually go for something with berry notes, but their Ethiopia was very light and refreshing.

Also they do French press rather than pour over. Glad I didn't get snobby and leave over that. Sometimes I forget that it's also a delicious brewing method.

All in all, with the price for a hand-brewed cup and the friendly service, it was a great experience.

Great to find a small, independent roaster in San Diego. Double great to find one who roasts only that which can be delivered consistently well. Zumbar has a couple of blends, but the standout to me is the single origin Ethiopian. They understand and deliver the goods with bursts of blueberries and black raspberries in a joyous, naturally processed coffee. Thank you!

Highly recommend. They know how to pull a good shot of espresso. I have never had a bad drink from them. Espresso is temperamental and changes in humidity can affect the pour. I used to be a barista and you need to adjust the grind several times a day. You need to pay attention to how fast a shot pours and how much crema it has. These guys pay attention. Most places are not always on top of these changes. Zumbar doesn't just phone it in.

They have a very simple menu, it's mostly the basics but they are done exceedingly well. Their espresso is very balanced, it's not over roasted. Their foam is also wonderful. It's both creamy and velvety.

If you know good espresso you will not be disappointed. If you are used to chain espresso, give these guys a try. It's like a fast food burger compared to a Kobe beef one. These guys have the good stuff!