Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in El Cajon

"It is not only delicious food and fantastic views that are waiting for you at Trilogy Sanctuary; it is named that way due to the wellness programs they offer, to advocate balance, harmony, and holistic healthy living. Indeed, the place is a retreat for those who want to relax with friends or even strangers in an open, casual setting. Trilogy Sanctuary is located just by the beach where you can hear the gentle crashes of the waves."

"In a similar vein, this next eatery was founded as an ode to conscientious wellness. Although there is no food scientist to be championed here, you could order your meal with a side of nirvana. We’re talking yoga here."

"This super cute one-story house has been revamped into a quaint coffee shop with lots of great choices for food and coffee. But what keeps me coming back here is their outdoor seating that’s sheltered from the street by plants and trees and feels like sitting in the coziest backyard ever. Seriously, I think if inner peace were a place, this is what it would look like."

"This one is more of a café than a restaurant, but you can’t visit La Jolla Shores without a stop here. Whether it be for a coffee and pastry or a lunch order to-go for your day at Shores beach, it’s a great place for everyone. It’s a cute little spot with plenty of tables out front to sit and relax."

"Lofty Coffee is also a great place to go to in San Diego if you want to have good coffee!. This coffee shop focus on two things in sourcing their coffee. They try to find the coffee that is most delicious and that allows you to try out flavors from all around the world."

"North Park is without a doubt a great neighborhood to get a decent cup of coffee, and Young Hickory blends into that environment perfectly. However, this is a San Diego coffee shop with a twist: apart from great coffee, they also serve (more than 30) craft beers here!. As a matter of fact, even some breweries from Europe are represented in the shop, too."

"Young Hickory is a hipster café and espresso bar offering sandwiches, salads and a wide selection of craft canned beers. Choose from a selection of flavored hot teas and iced teas. Also, on the menu is drip coffees, Just a Shot, Americano, Hammerhead, Cappuccino, Latte, Mexican Mocha, Chai Latte, Iced Coffee."

"This makes this coffee shop a great place for hanging out, working, and studying, which is great!. Besides that, their coffees are very delicious. They roast the coffee themselves, which means the flavors you find here are unique!"

"The aptly named Scrimshaw Coffee, a specialty shop open in El Cerrito means “to waste time.” There may be no more beautiful “waste of time” than at this lovely shop, sipping high quality coffee, a “that good good” bagel and enjoying conversations with people from all walks of life."

"It is a small coffee shop that wants to create your coffee exactly how you want it. But besides that, it is also a great place to discover new coffee trends!. View this post on Instagram"

"When you add gelato to a waffle, there's almost nothing better. Cafe Hue has a range of toppings and gelato flavors to top off their fantastic waffles. They also make customizable crepes that you'll want to try if you still have room after your waffle."

"Belgian waffles in a Vietnamese cafe in San Diego might seem like a stretch, but if you go to Cafe Hue not only can you try these sweet eats, but you can also take a photo with their giraffe wall. Trust us, totally worth it."

"Peet's Coffee is the premier specialty coffee company in the United States. Peet's Coffee offers superior quality coffees in multiple forms, by sourcing the best quality coffee beans in the world, adhering to strict high-quality and taste standards, and controlling product quality."

"The Asian Passage is south of Panda Canyon and is a simulation of a tropical Asian rain forest. This scenic passage includes grizzly bears, snow leopards, and sun bears. This spectacular area also features the Sun Bear Forest, which resembles a southeast Asian rain forest, and the Hawaiian Native Plant Garden."

"The Asian Passage area includes the Sun Bear Forest, Grizzly Bear exhibit, and more. It’s a fun area to explore, and isn’t quite as big as Africa Rocks."

"This not-for-profit aquarium and zoo connects kids with the animals and plants of the California coast. Located on the Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge in Chula Vista, the Living Coast Discovery Center offers family-friendly activities and events such as shark, ray, turtle, and eagle feedings; guided trail hikes; Overnight Adventures; and VIP Animal Encounters. Seasonal exhibits promote wildlife conservation and educate young visitors about their impact on the environment."

"This nonprofit discovery center is there to provide environmental education related to coastal resource conservation. You park in a parking lot and bus takes you over to the center. Once there you can see the sharks, visit the sting ray touch tank, and see the bald eagles they have there."

"This is located in the Sweetwater Marsh Unit of the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge in Chula Vista and is a popular choice for school trips. The experience here is pretty unique. You get to feed bat rays and have meet-and-greets with reptiles."

"From the Little Italy Mercato Farmer’s Market on Saturdays to some of the state’s best craft breweries and taco joints, San Diego has great food. Spots like Tribute Pizza and Galaxy Taco are family-friendly and tasty enough to satisfy everyone. Plant-based eatery Donna Jean is delicious, a major hit for our vegetarian family."

"The Wells Fargo Museum, located inside the Colorado House, features one of the company’s original 1867 Concord stagecoaches. The recreated and historically-furnished former hotel also houses actual historic telegraph machines and a variety of other memorabilia related to the banking and transportation company. Photo Courtesy of Historic Old Town Community Foundation"

"The San Diego Union Museum enables visitors to see where the San Diego Union, the first newspaper in the city, got its start. Visitors can tour the recreated editor’s office and the original print room to see how they looked in 1868. The prefabricated wooden building was manufactured on the East Coast, shipped to California and reassembled in 1851."

"The museum showcases the region’s unique, colorful, and diverse history exhibiting artifacts, costumes, textiles, art, and photographs detailing life and development of the local area."

"Take a trip out to Coronado Island right off the coast of San Diego and learn about the fascinating and rich history of this unique resort town and active Navy Base. You'll get to explore lots of topics, including art, architecture, history, preservation, and more Getting in: Coronado Museum of History & Art tickets are included on the Go San Diego Card All-Inclusive Pass."

"Coronado Historical Society, an easy walk from Hotel del Coronado, connects people with the city’s interesting past through museum exhibits, historic photos, and walking tours. The latter I also recommend as one of the things to do in Coronado for tourists. (Location: Coronado)"

"The Coronado Historical Museum’s collection includes art and ephemera from Coronado’s unique history. Check out a 22-minute video of Coronado that is shown every hour. *Small donation requested."