Ever since I published mineSan Diego Coffee GuideIn 2018 I thought about creating an article with the instagrammable version. The difference? The aforementioned coffee guide is all about the perfect place to work, eat, study... and this one focuses on the aesthetic. Read on for thoseMost Instagrammable Cafes in San Diego.
*Last update on 15.10.2020*
#1 Most Instagrammable Coffee Shop in San Diego:Melhor Buzz Hillcrest
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Better Buzz Coffee is buzzing all over San Diego, opening locations left and right. A little bird told us there was a location coming up in La Jolla and we're comingBonitoexcited. However, one of my favorite places is Hillcrest - the decor is fantastic, there are all sorts of nooks and crannies to sit in, and it's a great place to study.
- Area:Hügelkamm
- Localization:801 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
- Opening hours: 6 a.m. to 9 a.m
- what i ordered: Avocado-Toast, Iced Americano
San Diego's #2 Most Instagrammable Coffee Shop:Parakeet Coffee
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Along with fun wallpapers and neon signs, Parakeet Cafe will make the diet-restricted person in your life very happy. There are plenty of vegan and gluten free options. Everything looks healthy and I've been working on the menu.
- Area:La Jolla, Little Italy und Del Mar
- Localization:see locationson here.
- Std:Varies depending on the location
- What I ordered:Acai Bowl, Avocado-Toast, Latte
Most Instagrammable Cafes in San Diego #3:Frost Me Cafe and Bakery
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Frost Me Cafe & Bakery was made famous by the showGet two cupcakes🇧🇷 This bakery and coffee shop serves Ritual Coffee (one of my favorite brands). You are right in the heart of Little Italy. So after you've stuffed yourself with coffee and pastries, head out the door to one of the many restaurants in the area.
- Area:Little Italy
- Localization:555 W Date Street, San Diego, CA 92101
- Std:
- Cathedral – who 6 a.m. – 9 p.m
- Sex – Sab 6h – 22h
- What I ordered:Oat milk with milk
#4 Most Instagrammable Coffee Shop in San Diego:community cafe

Communal Coffee is 1 part florist, 1 part coffee, and all parts instagrammable. Come early to snap a photo in front of the coveted Coffee + Flowers mural.
- Area:North Park
- Localization:2335 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
- Std:Daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m
Most Instagrammable Cafe in San Diego #5:Common coffee airflow

Relative to its main location, the café's airflow is communal. This place was too cute not to make the list. I love the boho vibes that are very reminiscent of Joshua Tree. Choose this place on a sunny day if you want to meet up with friends.
- Area:Sud Park
- Localization:2221 Fern Street, San Diego, CA 92104
- Std:Daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m
- What I ordered:cold drink
San Diego's Most Instagrammable Cafe #6:Nickname Cafe
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Located in Liberty Station, the moniker is an option if you're looking for some peace and quiet from the hustle and bustle of the cafeteria. This desert-inspired spot also has a chic, minimalist shop on-site.
- Area:liberty station
- Address:2860 Sims Rd, San Diego, CA 92106
- Std:
- Seg - Qui 7:00 -22:00
- Sex - Saturday 7h-23h
- Dormitory 7:00am - 9:00pm
- What I ordered:waffles and iced coffee
The Most Instagrammable Coffee Shop in San Diego #7:Santo-Matcha
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Holy Matcha is a Barbie dream house full of greens and pinks. Go early (right when they open) to get the space for yourself.
- Area:North Park
- Localization:3118 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
- Std:
- Seg – Sex 9h – 18h
- Saturday – Cathedral 9am – 7pm
- What I ordered:Matcha-Latte
#8 Most Instagrammable Cafe in San Diego:The Ground Beanstalk

I don't want to discriminate (since I loveAllthe cafes on this list) but the Grounds Bear Barit couldbe my new favorite. The coffee was smooth and I lived my best life with this establishment. And if there aren't enough photos for you inside, there's a beautiful cafe mural outside.
- Area:Pacific Beach
- Localization:1571 La Playa Avenue, San Diego, CA 92109
- Std:Daily 6:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m
- What I ordered:cold drink
#9 Most Instagrammable Cafe in San Diego:Wayfarer bread and pastries

Wayfarer is more of a bakery than a coffee shop, but let me tell you - their seasonal scones are to die for. The coffee itself is incredibly smooth (always a plus in my book) and there's a wide variety of savory baked goods. After you've eaten your fill here, head down to the water for a stroll.
- Area:Vogelstein
- Localization:5525 La Jolla Boulevard, La Jolla, CA 92037
- Std:
- Mon - CLOSED
- From Tuesday to Friday, from 7.30 a.m. to 3 p.m
- Sat – Sun 7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m
- What I ordered:Heidelbeermuffin, Hafermilchmilch
#1 Most Instagrammable Coffee Shop in San Diego0:Devil's Dozen
As you drove down Kettner Blvd, you might have seen a small window where you can grab a coffee and a donut next to the Kettner Exchange. Well, that's Devil's Dozen. What you might not have noticed was the small staircase leading upstairs to a rooftop lounge. Let me tell you - I don't know what was more shocking - how good the coffee was, the beauty of this hidden lounge or the fact that I didn't try a donut.
- Area:Little Italy
- Localization:2001 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
- Std:Mon - Fri 07:00 - 15:00, Sat - Sun 08:00 - 15:00
- Pro Tip:Come early for the donuts! I went on a Tuesday around 11am and they were completely sold out. youdevobe good.
#1 Most Instagrammable Coffee Shop in San Diego1:the overseer
How can we describe the Invigatorium? For starters, it's like nowhere you've ever seen. There's a life-size dragon, a spinning disco ball, Ronald McDonald sitting on one of the couches, and T-Rex lounging at the bar. Not to mention that on one side is a cafe serving breakfast and on the other is an all day bar with quite an extensive menu! All I can say is the vibe is cool and you willfeelCool off while enjoying your cocktail or iced coffee here.
- Area:eastern village
- Localization:631 9th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
- Std:Daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m
- What we ask:Cold beer and iced tea
the most instagrammable cafe inSan Diego #12:Kraut
TheYerbaBar might not be your traditional coffee shop as they are really known for their YerbaMate. YerbaMate is a very popular tea in South America with many beneficial health properties. BUT, they make the list because they technically serve coffee (we went with the lavender latte and loved it).
Located on Pacific Beach's lively Garnet Ave, you'll feel like you've been whisked away into a beautiful, relaxing environment as soon as you enter the hotel. job done)!
- Area:Pacific Beach
- Localization:956 Granat Ave. San Diego, CA 92109
- Std:Daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m
- What we ask:Lavender with milk
The Most Instagrammable Cafe in San Diego #13: Café Jardim

The name of this cafe fits perfectly as it looks like a scene from the Secret Garden. If you don't know it's there, you can just keep going. This plant/cafe is perfect for reading a good book over coffee or meeting up with a friend.
- Area:Old Town
- Localization:2611 Congress St, San Diego, CA 92110
- Std:Wed - Sat 10 a.m. - 3 p.m
- What we ask:ice latte
#1 Most Instagrammable Coffee Shop in San Diego4:Coffee S3

I had wanted to visit S3 (literally) for a number of years before finally making it there. Due to the pandemic, most indoor seating has been closed. But think: marble tables, velvet chairs and then this super cool art corner. Definitely unique! Pro tip: In the fall, they offer pumpkin lattes on select days.
- Area:Grantville
- Localization:6225 Mission Gorge Road, San Diego, CA 92120
- Std:Daily from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m
- What we ask:ice latte

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