Coffee Cycle Roasting

Service deserves 100 stars. The best coffee I have ever experienced. A global cup with a local heart. From the moment you walk into this café, the aroma of freshly roasted beans wraps around you like a warm embrace; much like the embrace from the incredible owner, Chris. It’s not just another coffee stop—it’s an experience, a celebration of craftsmanship, and a testament to ethical sourcing done right. What makes this place truly special is its dedication to coffee that tells a story. They have always, since day 1, sourced beans directly from small-scale farmers in developing regions—producers whose skill, care, and labor are often overlooked in the global coffee market. Now, with in-house roasting, the café brings those origins to life in every cup. The result? Coffee that’s not only fres

McKenna and the rest of the employees were so wonderful to me. They really know their coffees. I tried one of the Honduras coffees, it was spectacular! The notes really stand out, especially the citrus, floral aroma laced with a beautiful chocolatey finish. Everyone was very friendly and professional. I can't wait to go back to San Diego to visit my friends. I am definitely going to revisit this place!

Chris is the most genuine, friendly human in all of San Diego—he’s built such an amazing community out of this shop, and the coffee is somehow just as good (the secret ingredient is love and friendship). I love the natural pour overs that are always available!

I’m really disappointed by my experience at this coffee shop. When we walked in, the place wasn’t busy at all, yet we were barely acknowledged. We stood there waiting while staff made eye contact and then turned away without greeting us or taking our order. What made it worse was watching other customers — specifically white customers — come in after us and get helped right away. The difference in treatment was noticeable and uncomfortable. We felt ignored and unwelcome the entire time we were there. As people of color, it’s hard not to question whether race played a role in how we were treated. No one should walk into a neighborhood coffee shop and feel like they don’t belong. Unfortunately, that’s exactly how this experience felt. I hope management takes this seriously and works on cr

When it comes to the quality of coffee, you're not gonna find to many better places around SD. Amazing customer service. I love talking to people about the intricacies of roasting and brewing coffee and these guys know their stuff. Lalo (I hope I remembered his name correctly) was great and I enjoyed his personal recommendation.