Espresso Mio — Restaurant in San Diego

Best coffee shop in Hillcrest & Bankers Hill on First Avenue - bar none. Looking for the best coffee shop in Hillcrest or Bankers Hill? This cozy, locally owned gem on First Avenue is a must-visit. Open seven days a week from 6 AM to 11 AM, it's known by locals for San Diego’s best espresso, plus smooth lattes, cappuccinos, and rich drip coffee. You’ll pay $5.75 max per drink, so go ahead and add that extra flavor shot or go for double espresso. The owner bakes remarkable homemade banana bread and other fresh treats (including gluten-free) every morning, making this the perfect spot for a quick coffee or a relaxing pastry break. Whether you're a regular or just passing through, this Hillcrest coffee shop delivers great vibes, quality coffee, and a warm welcome,...

Nice visit in the Bankers Hill area, took a walk to find some coffee and we found the cutest/quaint coffee shop nestled between a couple other establishments, great coffee drinks & Pastries that Kim (the owner) baked herself, we visited here twice and both times met really nice people, one lady actually walked with us to one of the 7 bridges in that area, the suspension bridge was a bit wobbly but it was a great experience to walk across, we did two more after that, next time we'll hit the other 4. Definitely will stay in this area again, and of course, a visit with Kim for her delicious...

Rented a VRBO in Hillcrest last minute for me and my family to escape the AZ heat over July 4th weekend. Had dinner first night at Mia Trattoria right next store (great food and atmosphere.) Walking home we noticed Espresso Mio and I made a mental note to check it out the following day. Kim turned out to be an absolute joy to talk to and I made it a point to return every morning of our short five day stay to get coffee and espresso for my wife and me. Will definitely make it a point to stop by whenever...