California Bean

California Bean California Bean is a small town style coffee shop putting expertise, care and love into every cup. Open 7 days a week with walk up service.

We strive to bring back the traditional local coffee shop, with friendly service and one simple goal: Brew quality beans into simply good coffee with a smile at an affordable price. We are conveniently located off the I-5 freeway in historic old town on San Diego Ave right next to Home & Away. Barista & owner, Morgan, originally from Spokane, WA, the drive thru coffee shop capital of the US, has

lived in San Diego for the past 11 years. She fell in love with coffee back in 1998 when she got her first job as a barista, connecting with customers on their morning commute and forming bonds over the waking effects of a quality cup of coffee. Morgan brings valuable North Western drive-thru coffee experience and expertise down to San Diego. Her favorite cup is a Double shot Americano with hazelnut and a little cream. One day she hopes to own and run her very own coffee shop.

June specials are here ! ☀️💛
06/01/2026

June specials are here ! ☀️💛

05/28/2026

Oscar’s review of our top May drink 👏 🍌 Just a few more days left to try the Banana Cream Latte!

& For our white coffee lovers, swap out the espresso for white coffee & you will love it just as much!!
Comment below if you tried it or still want to try! ⬇️

05/28/2026

Until Sunday to try this month’s specials!!!! Toffee Nut Latte made with amaretto & english toffee syrup, espresso & milk 🤍🥜

available at both locations!!

Memorial Day fuel: sunshine, coffee, and gratitude ☀️☕️🇺🇸 Honoring the heroes who gave their lives for our freedom.
05/24/2026

Memorial Day fuel: sunshine, coffee, and gratitude ☀️☕️🇺🇸 Honoring the heroes who gave their lives for our freedom.

05/19/2026

& somehow they have the best flow working together anyways 🤪🤷🏻‍♀️

Berry Jam Latte🍓🫐🥥 Made with raspberry puree, coconut syrup, oatmilk & your choice of espresso or matcha! 🤍 Try it at e...
05/17/2026

Berry Jam Latte🍓🫐🥥

Made with raspberry puree, coconut syrup, oatmilk & your choice of espresso or matcha! 🤍 Try it at either location before the month ends!

Part 1 of our barista fav drinks: Max & her current fav is the Berry Jam Latte! One of our May specials made with raspbe...
05/14/2026

Part 1 of our barista fav drinks: Max & her current fav is the Berry Jam Latte! One of our May specials made with raspberry puree, coconut syrup, oatmilk & espresso (or matcha) ;) !

Banana Cream Latte 🍌🍰 Just a little over a week into May, & we can definitely say that this special has been a fan fav!!...
05/11/2026

Banana Cream Latte 🍌🍰 Just a little over a week into May, & we can definitely say that this special has been a fan fav!!! 🤩🤍 If you haven’t tried it, stop in at either location to try! ❤️

happy Mother’s Day to all the California Bean mamas! 💐We love you & are proud to be your fuel for the good days, the bad...
05/10/2026

happy Mother’s Day to all the California Bean mamas! 💐We love you & are proud to be your fuel for the good days, the bad days and all the days that come with being a mom! ❤️❤️ Including our dog mommas 😚🐾

May specials are here! 🤩☀️ Which do you think you will try first?! 🫣 let us know! ⬇️
05/07/2026

May specials are here! 🤩☀️ Which do you think you will try first?! 🫣 let us know! ⬇️

05/04/2026

happy may the 4th!! celebrate with us today by getting the Yoda latte! 💚 Made with tiramisu, mint, white coffee, and a mint cold foam!!! 💫

Tomorrow we bid farewell to one of our Old Town baristas , Marissa 🤍 Stop in on Thursday to say hi to her one more time!...
04/29/2026

Tomorrow we bid farewell to one of our Old Town baristas , Marissa 🤍 Stop in on Thursday to say hi to her one more time! Thank you for always being down for a silly instagram post, for your coffee, your smile & your kindness 🫶🏼 We will miss you, fellow swiftie & wish you the very best on your next chapter!

04/28/2026

If you haven’t tried the cadburry cold brew, you don’t get why she needs a 64oz 😳😳🐰

Runner-up to the Cadburry Cold Brew is our Carrot Cake latte! Try it this month before its gone! 🥕🐰
04/22/2026

Runner-up to the Cadburry Cold Brew is our Carrot Cake latte! Try it this month before its gone! 🥕🐰

04/16/2026

halfway through April, and the Cadbury Cold Brew has been so loved! 🐣🤪

Friendly reminder that tomorrow is FREE SHOT FRIDAY! 🥳 Add an extra shot to any espresso-based drink for free! Get caffeinated for the weekend 🤩

04/14/2026

Peachy Spritz - your refreshing pick me up for your busy, sunny day! ☀️🫧 A green tea base, with a touch of peach, lemonade & a splash of sparkling water! Try one today at either location!

our April matcha special is a Lavender Matcha made with coconut milk! 🥥🪻it is refreshingly sweet 🥰Stop by either locatio...
04/09/2026

our April matcha special is a Lavender Matcha made with coconut milk! 🥥🪻it is refreshingly sweet 🥰
Stop by either location to try it this month! 🤍

Peeps Latte with our toasted marshmallow, white coffee and vanilla! Tweet tweet 🐣
04/07/2026

Peeps Latte with our toasted marshmallow, white coffee and vanilla! Tweet tweet 🐣

Both shops will be open, Sunday, April 5 with modified hours of 7am - 1pm. Come try our new carrot cake latte or the Cad...
04/04/2026

Both shops will be open, Sunday, April 5 with modified hours of 7am - 1pm. Come try our new carrot cake latte or the Cadburry cold brew and get into your festivities! 🥕🐰🤍 We can’t wait to serve you 🤗

04/03/2026

We couldn’t not bring back the classic Cadbury Cold Brew for April 🍫 Made with Nutella caramel and topped with caramel cold foam.Sweet, creamy, and guaranteed to keep you caffeinated and satisfied.

April specials & we are so excited for you to try these!! 🤩🥕🐰
04/01/2026

April specials & we are so excited for you to try these!! 🤩🥕🐰

last days of our April drink specials! This is our caramelized pistachio made with a caramel bourbon syrup and pistachio...
03/30/2026

last days of our April drink specials! This is our caramelized pistachio made with a caramel bourbon syrup and pistachio, it is so tasty if you have not given a try this month get it before it’s gone!

SNEAK PEEK OF ONE OF OUR APRIL DRINKS! 🌸🌻🥕🐰PUT YOUR GUESSES IN THE COMMENTS!🤭🤭
03/28/2026

SNEAK PEEK OF ONE OF OUR APRIL DRINKS! 🌸🌻🥕🐰PUT YOUR GUESSES IN THE COMMENTS!🤭🤭

Todays March spotlight is our Thin Mint MochaA combination of Hershey chocolate,mint, cookie butter, and oat milk will g...
03/25/2026

Todays March spotlight is our Thin Mint Mocha
A combination of Hershey chocolate,
mint, cookie butter, and oat milk will go perfectly with your favorite girl scout cookie 🍪🍫

Address

2222 San Diego Avenue
San Diego, CA
92110

Opening Hours

Monday 5:30am - 3pm
Tuesday 5:30am - 3pm
Wednesday 5:30am - 3pm
Thursday 5:30am - 3pm
Friday 5:30am - 3pm
Saturday 7am - 1pm
Sunday 7am - 1pm

Telephone

+16197563233

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