One of the West Coast’s most meticulous roasters, Coava chose San Diego for its first venture outside Portland, Oregon, thereby instantly improving the city’s coffee scene. At its light-filled shop in the Gaslamp Quarter, guests can pair coffee, espresso, or cold brew on tap with a selection of locally made pastries. The staff always makes drip coffee with a Chemex and even crafts latte syrups in-house in flavors like vanilla and Cocanú chocolate.