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Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii
9878 Carmel Mountain Rd Suite C, San Diego, CA 92129, United States
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Kh
Review №1

The service was great! I had a 20 oz latte (comes with four shots) and it tasted a little watery when it cooled down. I love that it came out super hot, but it wasn’t as good once it lost the heat. My dad got a signature blend drip coffee with cream and sugar. I love the decorations inside and the menu is very extensive with sandwiches, wrap, açaí bowl, pastries, many types of tea, signature lattes and other special drinks. I didn’t try any of the food, so cannot comment on the quality or taste.

Na
Review №2

Lol don’t waste your time here. Literally could’ve made this at home..$24 for two sandwiches and two coffees that looked like this like really wonder bread and iceberg lettuce it’s a NO NEVER COMING BACK FOR ME glad I took one for the team so no one else thinks about coming here! Save your money and FIND A BETTER QUALITY coffee shop :)

Da
Review №3

Breakfast sandwich and Kona coffee!?!Delicious, well definitely be back.Brunch date with Wifey!!!

Br
Review №4

Good coffee and even when super busy the employees are always so nice. I love the fact that (if you get there sooner enough) they have frozen coffee ice cubes that they use. Great idea and doesnt water down you drink! Today I just got an iced Americano which was tasty but their mocha blended drinks are really good.

Ro
Review №5

Usually I love going here but today not so much. I was handed a coffee that was over $5 that was lukewarm at best. Was asked if Id like it extra hot. I said I would like it to be At least hot since it was not. It was given back to me twice more with the exact same temperature. I was politely argued with that they were using a temperature gauge and yet it was cold. The gentleman next to me had coffee and it was so hot he had to wait to drink it. Hmm.

An
Review №6

I came here about a week ago, and the coffee was delicious! It was a little busy, but the girl working behind the counter was super sweet and quick! I’ll definitely be back :)

Sa
Review №7

I love this place and how it has a drive thru! I will say the flavoring on the specialty lattes can be a bit strong and sweet, but I dont mind it that way myself. Fast friendly service.

Fe
Review №8

For some amazing Hawaiian flavors in your coffee, this is the place to be. Their flavorful menu has so many combinations to strike anyones flavor range. My favorite is the Toffee Bar, blended.You can take home some of their coffee beans for the smells to travel into your place when you want a cup of coffee at home.This place also has an open mic night (pre-pandemic). I hope we can bring back more good memories to places like this!

Da
Review №9

We had a great breakfast. The choices are fun. We got a Sausage, Egg & Cheese on an Everything Bagel. You can pick other breads and meats. It was amazing. So was the danish.We loved the Jitter Juice coffee which is dark chocolate and Irish Cream, and the Snickerlicious flavor.Later that day, we went back for a BLT that was delicious, and some blended coffees in our new favorite flavors. Both times they were so quick, and I noticed a drive through too. I cant wait to return.

h
Review №10

Oat milk late tasted mostly oat milk flavor hardly any coffee flavor therefore nothing unique to be a Hawaii coffee

Ad
Review №11

The coffee is good. The reason for two stars is because the cups are horrible. I got a large, and coffee just continued to spill out at all sides of the lid. I took the lid off and put it back on. Still was poring out. I couldnt drink out of without pouring coffee on myself. If you dont want coffee all over the place, then dont get it to go here.

Br
Review №12

Great spot to get some work done with some nice coffee. I used to come here all the time. They have a drive thru and the place has good WiFi. Would totally recommend coming here

Da
Review №13

The hours listed were not currently correct on Google so I dont know how the coffee is, its closed. I know times are tough but please keep your info current so new customers can meet you. Judging by how faded the sign is it wasnt a recent change and I watched 5 other customers angrily drive off also. That is NOT how you wanna roll.

Jo
Review №14

Excellent service and food. Staff are very nice and patient. They have a drive through and makes it even much easier.

mi
Review №15

Good coffee and awesome staff. Laid back atmosphere and not too pricey

Da
Review №16

The coffee is unrivaled in the city, and I have to make special trips just to get it! Its extremely affordable, and I had a fantastic time.

bo
Review №17

Don’t waste your money here. Latte tasted like water down warm milk. Got an extra shot to boost the coffee flavor, but it didn’t taste like a proper latte.

Mi
Review №18

What they had available was great. Apparently they have a supply issue

Ky
Review №19

Fast service. Great coffee. Delicious sandwiches. This is a perfect place for breakfast, lunch, or even quick bites for evening. Nice music and a cozy place also!

Bo
Review №20

Update: I know every place is short staffed - I get it and these people looked stressed and were legit trying to do a good job. I tried to order food and was told they stop serving food when they are short staffed. Ok, but, as a customer, how am I supposed to know this? Its why I came in the first place. I hope it doesnt go out of business but geez.Great local coffee shop. Always friendly service. The coffee is great - I skip on the food as Ive found it to be not great. Acai bowls are good but they are frequently out of some ingredients.

Jo
Review №21

Been going here since 2012! Its a chill coffee shop to hangout at. Friendly employees, great drinks.

Up
Review №22

Great hawaiian themed interior. They have some options for keto diet - we tried the bulletproof coffee and egg omlet. Very good place for work - free wifi and power outlet with most sitting arrangements.

De
Review №23

This is a cool place! I like the Kona blends or 100% kona. The inviting decorum is top notch and makes a person relax like they are in the tropics or paradise.

An
Review №24

Tried this place today. Great atmosphere, cool, Hawaiian theme. Clean area and very nice employees. Seems like a great place to hang out, have a meeting, or, like I did, have a nice breakfast outing with the fam. I tried the caramel vanilla latte and the blended iced mocha. The caramel vanilla latte was super sweet and I traded with my husband. Its good if you like sweet stuff. The blended mocha was delicious. We got breakfast sandwiches and they were pretty good. Nothing super out of this world but I cant complain about plain bacon and egg on a croissant. The croissant was beautiful though. Id definitely go back to try some of the other coffee drinks.

Ty
Review №25

Cool spot, great coffee and snacks. But they say they’re open at 6:30am, but they never actually open at 6:30am so not sure what their hours are. Don’t expect them to be open early.

Ve
Review №26

Refreshing coffee, tried their bulletproof coffee. Very nice!

Ev
Review №27

Love this place. I generally get the Eye Opener and a breakfast bagel sandwich (they have egg and cheese sandwiches on toasted bagels)

Me
Review №28

In San Diego visiting family, my partner and I walked down here and Im so glad we did. The breakfast food was delicious and the coffee is incredible. Sad they were out of cold brew since thats often my go to, but the iced coffee is incredible and the coffee ice cubes are such a nice and thoughtful touch to the drink. We will be back!

Li
Review №29

The coffee was horrible and had a very bad after taste. I would say the coffee tasted some what like garlic.

Th
Review №30

Perfect place to chill and get chill with an ice cold coffee.

Mi
Review №31

Maybe Im slightly biased because I work next door, but this is a great place. The staff is awesome and very friendly. I like the island vibe they have going. Its always relaxing to spend some time there reading or catching up with friends. They have a large menu for coffee, tea and other drinks. There is a small lighter lunch menu and plenty of snacks, too.

so
Review №32

This is my favorite coffee spot, if it’s your first time order the blended mocha it’s bomb.

Ya
Review №33

The place is cute and got our coffees fast. But we literally had to open them up to see there even was coffee. Latte tasted completely like coffeeless milk and mocha tasted more like diluted powder hot chocolate. Got coffee elsewhere

Ch
Review №34

This is awesome coffee. They have so many different flavors and kinds of coffee. The Hawaiian theme makes it unique and the name of the company makes it unforgettable. I would try one of their specialty drinks if you get the chance. They are delicious.

Pa
Review №35

Staff friendly and the coffee is brilliant

Jo
Review №36

Mask psycho Savanah at the front window was extremely rude and disrespectful due to me not having a mask in my car. Refused to allow me to pay for my coffee and called me an anti masker lol. Do you sleep with your mask on Savanah? Never coming back here and neither will any of my associates who have for years. I’ve been coming here since the beginning, would bring employees here for treats. Extremely Disappointing

Ni
Review №37

Bad ass staff. Bad ass coffee. I enjoy going to this place every time I get my tires rotated at the Discount Tires across the street. -1 star for terrible parking, but its not their fault and I walk over there anyway

Mi
Review №38

Coffee was okay but I burned my hand on the super hot coffee when the lid popped off. I would recommend bringing your own container to try and safely transfer it and transport it in.

Za
Review №39

Love this coffee shop. We stop there anytime we are driving by. Ice coconut macaroon is my favorite.

Ch
Review №40

Love their bulletproof coffee! Very friendly and great service, too!

Ti
Review №41

Great variety to choose from, coffee was good and strong

Ca
Review №42

The best coffee I’ve ever had. Definitely recommend the mocha.

La
Review №43

Kona inspired coffee! Tried to get the Hawaiian theme but still have great signature coffee options

Gr
Review №44

Cute place to grab a coffee and breakfast sausage and/or acai bowl. Love the island atmosphere.

St
Review №45

Best coffee in San Diego !I love the frozen coffee ice cubes

Br
Review №46

Literally the best iced coffee ever I love this place

Ju
Review №47

Not impressed poorly run, wrong prices, outrageous prices, assumed I wanted iced coffee and I wanted. Just an overall aloha lazy vibe with outrageous prices. Skip it

Ce
Review №48

I love it here! I have to have sugar free and they have so many options!! It is the best!!

Ji
Review №49

Great neighborhood coffee location.

An
Review №50

I definitely recommend going here, their coffee is delicious. It doesn’t matter if you pick up a drink in the store or take a bag of their coffee home, as it’s always good.

Ja
Review №51

Ive been a few times, and every drink Ive ordered is fantastic!

Sh
Review №52

Dont fret if its busy, it is worth the wait. will surely make a return trip. they have a lot of positive reviews for a reason.

De
Review №53

This little hawaiian themed coffee shop is struggling to keep items in stock and coffee hot. The attitude is lacking for the small shop as well. Quality and quantity doesn’t matter at this store. The owners or franchisees clearly don’t care. The workers do not care either. Always running out of items and always something missing. This place has no true “aloha” in their business and running a business. Multiple mistakes and multiple concerns. I should come help this place for free.

Mi
Review №54

Good coffee and fast service.

Vi
Review №55

Love the coffee ice cubes

Jo
Review №56

Tasty Cafe latte

Ol
Review №57

There coffee is ok but I really liked there breakfast sandwich

Al
Review №58

Great coffee and breakfast sandwiches. Limited seating outside while the lobby is open during the pandemic.

Ch
Review №59

Always friendly service and good coffee at good prices! The breakfast sandwiches are tasty too.

Ra
Review №60

Nice atmosphere but the coffee was bitter to me. Maybe it was just the beans used but it was not for me. The theme here is Hawaiian and the music is nice. The staff were helpful and very polite. Basically other than the bitter beans the experience was alright. Nice little mom and pop type place.

Ka
Review №61

Hawaiian-themed cafe. Decent place to study or grab a coffee with friends. All of their flavors look delicious! I tried the Monkey coffee which was dark chocolate and banana flavored. It was different and pretty good. Not too sweet. Looking forward to trying all of their other flavors!

Ja
Review №62

Great coffee, but dont forget the awesome breakfast sandwhichs too!

kr
Review №63

Their coffee is, well, bad ass! Price is in line with other coffee shops, but quality is top notch. They put frozen coffee cubes in place of ice cubes in your cold drinks so the quality is never compromised due to melted ice. I love the iced lattes (Kona Creme is my favorite), but Ive never been let down. Huge kudos to the fact that their drinks are always made consistently. Cool interior, a bit noisy, convenient location.

Sp
Review №64

The decor and atmosphere is very relaxed here. Coffee, bagel sandwiches, and a few other food items are sold, as well as a bunch of random merchandise that makes it seem cluttered in areas.I got a coffee and bacon egg cheese bagel sandwich. The coffee was good, it had a nice flavor to it. The sandwich was alright...but the bagel was a bit too toasty on the the outside.

Va
Review №65

I dont think Ive ever been disappointed with service or a beverage at this place. Great food and drinks and very friendly and personable staff! Good atmosphere as well! Also their ice cubes are frozen coffee. FROZEN COFFEE!!! One of my favorite coffee shops by far!

gl
Review №66

If you like supporting local businesses, check this place out. Nice homey island vibe, decent cafe-type menu. Great smoothies.

Dy
Review №67

Good sugary coffee if youre into that kind of thing. Had the Irish creme one. Pretty good. Not sure if I liked the coffee there because of how much they put into their specialty drinks. I need to try their base coffee.

Ke
Review №68

I love this place.This is my go to coffee place when I visit my winter home.Im from the Seattle area and it was hard to find coffee spot when I came home.So glad to find me this place

re
Review №69

I lived in Hawaii and was so awesome to see a badass coffee near my old neighborhood. There is a reason I only drink Kona coffee. Have you tried it? you should its the only coffee I will drink. clean and friendly staff. I am sure the other drinks are nice but I only do the coffee

La
Review №70

Rude service, below average coffee and food

Sa
Review №71

This place is laid back with good drinks (monkey mocha +honey). There is also open mic night every other Friday. Other than the limited table space this play is the best coffee shop in PQ.

Cz
Review №72

Inception of coffees. Their coffee has coffee ice cubes...so more coffee for you!

Jo
Review №73

Coffee while studying. (:

Da
Review №74

Staff is friendly. Layout is convenient for chatting with friends or working on laptop. Also not over priced.

Sa
Review №75

Loved the chill atmosphere. I get distracted easily while reading so I appreciated the guitar music without words. They had a lot of flavored latte options, perfect for those who like sweet coffee drinks.

De
Review №76

Quick service, has seating and space like a proper cafe (in case you wanna work with Wi-Fi), coffee drinks are priced better than what you would find in this area

Si
Review №77

Great coffee and friendly staff. Small but berry comfortable. And they use coffee cubes instead of ice so it wont water down on the hot days. Love this place.

Ki
Review №78

A wonderful calming coffee house with a Hawaiian flair. And they have patio outside dining!A wide range of coffees and a delicious blueberry muffin:)

To
Review №79

The BEST ☕️of BLACK COFFEE ☕️ in San Diego County. The employees are OUTSTANDING!

Cy
Review №80

Coffee is amazing for those who love flavor and love dark chocolate and or white chocolate. The only thing I have to say that is negative is the wait time for the drive through. BUT, I personally think its worth it!Dont forget to ask for whipped cream if you love it!AND THE ICE CUBES ARE COFFEE!!!! 😍😍😍

So
Review №81

This is such a nice place! Its so nice and cozy to sit inside and the drinks are so good and not too executive! Definitely recommend going there.

We
Review №82

Such good coffee and really great staff! The owner, Danny is there often and super cool to talk to.

Ro
Review №83

I love this place. Great coffee and always friendly service. Nice place to hang in the morning and enjoy a bite of breakfast.

Br
Review №84

Great tasting coffee. Espresso beans are fresh and rich (much better than starbucks yuck). Black coffee is fresh and always good. Plenty of power outlets. The breakfast sandwiches are pretty darn good. The staff is nice. The owner is nice. Bathrooms are clean. I love this place :) And the coffee is good.

Ma
Review №85

My favorite coffee in town. They have so many flavors even though their regular blend is to die for already. Plus, theyve got the Hawaiian atmosphere down. No Hello, how can I help you? here, its Aloha, what can I get started for you today? Go here and youll feel like you took a vacation instead of just escaping for a cup of joe.

Bo
Review №86

Damn this coffee is good. Takes a while but in the spirit of Hawaiian time it’s probably fast lol. The inside is decorated traditionally Hawaiian. If you want a kick in the pants get the slammer!! So good

Ra
Review №87

Had a raspberry drink and loved it!

Ar
Review №88

Great fresh drinks and coffee! Very good breakfast sandwich!

Ju
Review №89

Best coffee! Iced coffee... the ice cubes are made with coffee. While I was in san Diego, i was here every day! The shop is great too. Very comfortable to hang out or work!

Da
Review №90

Nice vibe, coffee was great too. Good selection of food options available as well.Met here for a business meeting, the laid back atmosphere was conducive to getting work done.

C
Review №91

Very pleasant, polite staff.Great first experience! Ill definitely be back whenever Im in San Diego

Jo
Review №92

Best coffee in town and excellent service! Glad to have an authentic coffee shop like this doing so well surrounded by the big commercialized coffee places. Give them a try, support your local shop and enjoy a bad ass cup of joe!

Da
Review №93

Great atmosphere, cool, Hawaiian theme. Clean area and very nice employees

Er
Review №94

Feels like a regular chain coffee shop, but isnt bad. The espresso isnt sour, but blended. The cappuccino comes as 12oz, so I opted to get an espresso instead. Id come here as a daily espresso, but not as a destination cafe.

Se
Review №95

I come here almost every morning to relax and to enjoy the pleasant ambiance. The baristas are very friendly and the coffee and food are top notch. Even better, the price is great for the quality.

Sa
Review №96

Very good and reasonably priced coffee. Make sure to try the Hawaiian blend. Cool atmosphere with Hawaiian-themed decoration

Tr
Review №97

Delicious coffee. Definitely recommend the toffee flavor drink in the blended style. A little bit pricey but worth every dollar to me.

Th
Review №98

Great vibe, head an open mic night that I can really to go to and see who does what. The service is great and fun selections of drinks and desserts

Vi
Review №99

Lots of choices. I got a breakfast bagel and it was good. Met a friend and it was quiet and comfortable enough for us to talk at a table for over 2 hours!

Ma
Review №100

American was smooth. Nice calming atmosphere with Island music. Great place to get some writing done!

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  • Address:9878 Carmel Mountain Rd Suite C, San Diego, CA 92129, United States
  • Site:https://locations.badasscoffee.com/ll/US/CA/San-Diego/9878-Carmel-Mountain-Rd*-Ste-C
  • Phone:+1 858-240-7077
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Cafe
  • Coffee roasters
  • Coffee store
  • Hawaiian goods store
  • Hawaiian restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:5:30AM–8:30PM
  • Tuesday:5:30AM–8:30PM
  • Wednesday:6:30AM–3:30PM
  • Thursday:5:30AM–8:30PM
  • Friday:6:30AM–7:30PM
  • Saturday:6:30AM–7:30PM
  • Sunday:5:30AM–8:30PM
From the business
  • Identifies as veteran-led:Yes
  • Identifies as women-led:Yes
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • No-contact delivery:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible seating:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Prepared foods:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restroom:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Family-friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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