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The World’s 100 Best Coffee Houses

Goldchild Coffee Roasters

San Diego, United States

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST COFFEE HOUSES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 8 2026

Top 10No. 1 in North AmericaNo. 1 in the United States

Goldchild Coffee Roasters

Small specialty coffee bar and roastery on Broadway in downtown San Diego, with beans roasted at a machine by the entrance. Staff bring each drink to the table, and the menu pairs single-origin pour-overs with Swedish cardamom buns baked in-house.

Highlights

  • Secret Handshake signature latte
  • Slow-drip Kyoto cold brew
  • Cardamom Swedish buns

Good to know

  • Small room with bar and outdoor seating
  • Lines form, especially in the morning
  • Not set up for laptop work

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