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Eclectic E Street Café brewing success
Who knew that a vague idea about revamping office space could materialize into a virtual neighborhood sanctuary? Gutted and stripped of its sterile office roots, E Street Café (128 W. E St. in...
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New owners bring fresh ideas to ‘Old Cal’
Although the Old California Coffeehouse is the oldest (and only) independent coffeehouse in San Marcos, its new owners have freshened the pot by serving up free Internet, an expanding menu and a place...
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Java Depot — the cup stops here
Across from the Solana Beach train station, Bryan Fuller and his wife, Krista, opened the Java Depot 16 years ago with no restaurant experience. Standing on the innovative, coffeehouse platform, they...
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It’s Café Ipe, but you can call it Coffee Coffee
A rose by any other name would smell as sweet … That goes double for Café Ipe because everyone insists on calling it “Coffee Coffee.” “We named it after the Ipe tree out front because we thought it was...
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Old Cal, new pal: Shop owners building connections
Only a year and a half after taking over ownership of the Old California Coffee House and Eatery, Oceanside residents Giovanna and Craig Garcia are already leaving their mug-filled mark on San Marcos....
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Carlsbad roaster focuses on the art of coffee
When Doug Novak talks about “a nuanced bouquet” and “flavor profile,” he’s referring to the craftsmanship involved in transforming raw ingredients into a rich drink. After all, he is an expert. But he...
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Sugar Encinitas: A coffeehouse where everything’s nice
Need a little sugar with your coffee? If you’re in search of a signature cup of coffee minus the corporate setting, Sugar Coffee & Tea might just be up your alley. You won’t see any corporate...
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Swell Cafe brings art of gourmet coffee to rising tide of interest
John Vallas, the owner of Swell Cafe, wants to start a conversation about coffee, and he’s bringing it to the Flower Hill Promenade shopping center, wedged between the cities of San Diego, Del Mar and...
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Roasters brewing up artisan coffee movement in North County
Coffee has long been a major component of American breakfasts, but in recent years, a great number of small specialty coffee roasters have popped up in San Diego County. Reuters recently reported that...
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Cardiff resident growing coffee beans in San Marcos for his shop near Del Mar
Imported from other countries, roasted and distributed by large manufacturers, the coffee brewed at most coffee shops can often sound far from special. At Breakers Coffee + Wine, the narrative on how...
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Old Cal Coffee co-owner aims for new heights with Ascend roasters
For many, the day must start with a cup of coffee. While chains have made that more convenient than ever before, some people still crave the charm — and community — that an old school coffee shop...
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Pannikin coffee to set up shop in historic Oceanside building
Pannikin Coffee & Tea can now claim two historic coastal North San Diego County spots it calls home. The regional coffee institution is set to open a new location in a noteworthy building in...
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Ascend Coffee Roasters expands to second location in Carlsbad
Erin Harper believes that coffee shops can be a vital hub for communities, where conversations and connections take place, and where great drinks, food and ambiance can be enjoyed. Harper, co-owner of...
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From Mocha Marketplace, to Old Cal, to Ascend: San Marcos coffee shop set to...
A longtime San Marcos spot for coffee and community gatherings will brew its last cup in Old California Restaurant Row on March 1. Ascend Coffee Roasters made the announcement official on social media...
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