James Coffee Co.

"This essential Little Italy roaster also operates outposts in North Park, Bankers Hill, and Escondido (this one has a bakery). Specializing in single-origin and blends (like the Night Owl) that feature in its accomplished espresso and coffee drinks, its to-go drinks are served in mason jars with a required deposit that gets refunded when the glasses are returned." - Helen I. Hwang, Candice Woo, Eater Staff

"This acclaimed roastery’s Little Italy cafe is part of a collective space that includes other compelling retail shops. Brewing up coffee and espresso drinks with single-origin beans and coffee blends that include a recent collab with Nine Inch Nails drummer and Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee Ilan Rubin, James Coffee Co. also serves pastries baked at its location in Escondido." - Candice Woo, Helen I. Hwang

"This much-admired Little Italy roaster also operates outposts in North Park, Bankers Hill, and Escondido (this one has a bakery). Specializing in single-origin and blends that feature in its accomplished espresso and coffee drinks, its to-go drinks are served in mason jars with a required deposit that gets refunded when the glasses are returned." - Helen I. Hwang

"This much-admired Little Italy roaster with several outposts around San Diego specializes in single origin and blends that feature in its accomplished espresso and coffee drinks. A note: to-go drinks are now served in mason jars and require a deposit that will be refunded when the glasses are returned." - Roxana Popescu

"James Coffee Co. This hipster coffee bar and roaster anchors a converted warehouse in Little Italy that houses a number of small retailers. After browsing the hobby shop, card boutique, and eyewear emporium, visitors can head to James Coffee Company for high-quality, single-origin varieties like the Honduras El Cañal, which comes from a Santa Barbara farmer and features notes of candied apricot and salted caramel. The staff also offers impressive latte art and classes to improve your morning cup."