"James Cafe is not just a coffee shop; it's a real family story with passion. As soon as you step in, you can feel the essence of the metal shop where two brothers initially started. It’s inspiring how, despite taking different paths in music and underwater welding, they reunited over a shared love for coffee. I ordered a cafe latte, and it was more than just coffee. The blend of smooth milk and rich coffee flavor offered a perfect start to my morning. Every cup from this cafe is infused with the brothers' story, passion, and love for family. It's rare to find such an authentic local cafe in San Diego, and now I understand why it's a favorite among locals."

"James is another popular roaster from San Diego. This spot near Little Italy is in an industrial looking warehouse which perfectly tops off the hipster coffee vibe if you’re looking for that. The coffee stand is near the back of the warehouse and the menu is decent. I ordered the cold brew straight up and it was delicious. Smooth yet bold and not too watery. They had some cool glass jar recycling program for frequent cold brew drinkers but I didn’t ask as I was only passing by. Glad to have found James coffee and been able to try it on my trip."

"I’ve been here a bunch of times and will continue to do so. Parking anywhere in Little Italy is a task by itself so go early soon after they open. Service is good. There’s plenty of seating. Most importantly, the coffee and food are good. I personally like their iced Mexican mocha and iced honey cinnamon latte. On this trip I got the “pull apart bun” and I can’t wait to get it on my next trip! So good."

"This place was amazing. My brother and I both had cappuccinos that were both delicious and beautiful. We also tried out one of the chocolate almond croissants and one of the traditional croissants. They were both warmed up for us and delightful. The space is great with the different storefronts and several different types of seating available. Since we had never been there before we asked some questions about the options and the staff was very polite and knowledgeable. One of my favorite things to do is watch someone who is good at their craft, and I was not disappointed at James Coffee. You can even sit at the bar behind the counter and watch them all in action. The stores where not open the first time we went so we actually came back later in the day to go through the stores. I believe that I spoke with the owner in the James At Home Shop and he was very nice and helpful. You can really tell from the space and the quality of product that they produce that this is not just a job but a passion. I highly suggest stopping in and giving it a try if you are in the area."

"Really busy spot on a Saturday morning! The wait in line then the wait for them to make your coffee is honestly a bit outrageous but luckily you’re in a cool space and you can check out the little shops. The coffee was delicious and I enjoyed it. The tiramisu cruffin and the chocolate chip cookie were unfortunately inedible. I had high hopes for the treats because they look so good but the texture and flavours were too cheap for my liking. I would come back again on a slow weekday morning but I would skip weekends and definitely skip the food."