Genteel Coffee Roasters

San Diego, CA · Coffee shop

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in San Diego
#276
of 3838 restaurants
City Percentile
79%
rating percentile
Address
Genteel Coffee Roasters, 2603 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
Phone
(619) 786-6142
Website
genteelcoffee.com
Status
Closed · Opens 7 AM

Genteel Coffee Roasters is a restaurant located in San Diego, CA. It is one of 3,838 restaurants listed in San Diego. Its 4.7-star rating is above the San Diego city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday7 AM–4 PM
Sunday7 AM–4 PM
Monday7 AM–4 PM
Tuesday7 AM–4 PM
Wednesday7 AM–4 PM
Thursday7 AM–4 PM
Friday7 AM–4 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Thomas · Sep 2025

Genteel Coffee Roasters serves coffee with good flavor, though the overall experience has its ups and downs. Their soda coffee drinks are unique, and whether you enjoy them will depend on your individual taste. Parking is limited and stressful, and street noise can disrupt what should be a quiet, relaxing atmosphere. The staff were average in service and appeared somewhat unprofessional, with visible piercings and less-than-polished grooming, though they were not rude. The café could use more attention to cleanliness—dirty vents raise major concerns about air quality and maintenance—though the bathroom was clean and well-maintained. Outside, the plants attract a noticeable number of flies. The view isn’t very good, and the café is located in a somewhat run-down area, which detracts from th

★★★★★ 5.0 Anastasia Flionis · Dec 2025

The best of the best!!! A perfect drip coffee. Wonderfully roasted beans and perfectly steamed milk. The staff is super cool & friendly and the seating is plentiful with a unique side hallway outside for seating

★★★★★ 5.0 Micah Hamilton · Oct 2025

Really good coffee and atmosphere. We got one of the seasonal drinks and a cortado, everything was amazing. Baristas were really kind! We bought some merch because all of the branding is really cool. Will absolutely be coming here consistently. 10/10

★★★★★ 5.0 Madison Sokolov · Jan 2026

We enjoyed this wonderful and unique space -coffee shop. Baristas are very nice too.

★★★★★ 5.0 Berenice Weber · Sep 2025

Delicious & unique Vixen latte, coffee, oat milk, activated charcoal, slightly sweetened with agave. Love all the cactus and quiet alley. Don't miss Genteel in North Park, San Diego.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Great Coffee ✓ Great Tea Selection ✓ Live Music ✓ Live Performances ✓ Breakfast ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Good For Working On Laptop ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Coffee

Services

Coffee shopCoffee roasteryCoffee wholesaler

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