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02/05/2026
We started 2026 with a TLC team mastermind!
☕️ Amanda took us through an incredible cupping experience + coffee education session.
☕️ We set intentions + goals for the year.
☕️ And ended the night with an amazing meal made by Gloria ❤️
We look for are to growing this business and continuing to offer the BEST / highest quality coffee out there.
Seeds have been planted, and we are ready!
Meet the team 😊
01/13/2026
Did you know…….Coffee beans don’t start brown ☕️🌱
Coffee cherries change color as they ripen. Green when unripe, bright red at peak ripeness (the sweetest!), and sometimes yellow or even deep purple depending on the variety.
Inside each cherry are the beans, which begin green and turn brown only after roasting. The roast level, and those beautiful shades of brown, come from time, heat, and careful attention to detail.
01/06/2026
Sound ON for coffee bean ASMR 😉
TLC Roasters
Organic • Small Batch • Roasted by women in La Jolla, CA
www.TLCRoasters.org
12/28/2025
New Year’s Resolution:
Stop drinking sh!!ty coffee 🫣
& switch to….
Organic, small batch coffee roasted by women in La Jolla, CA ❤️
www.TLCRoasters.org
12/18/2025
Thoughtful gifts don’t have to be complicated 🤍
Organic, micro-roasted coffee from TLC Roaster. Women owned, small batch, roasted with care.
Gift cards + subscriptions available online 🎁☕️
www.TLCRoasters.org
12/12/2025
Saving 10% OFF for the whole year just got A LOT cuter!
Roaster in training putting together our Gold Member bags!
What’s inside?
🤩 Gold Member card (gives you 10% off all purchases for the year)
🤩 Flower Pot T-Shirt (you choose your color & size)
🤩 TLC doggie bandana
🤩 TLC key chain
🤩 Bag of TLC coffee
Gold Member cards available at the cafe. Just ask your barista 😃
12/11/2025
Fresh batch of Purple Kiss Espresso 💋 💜
Popping, bright flavor. Purple Kiss has a thick, deep amber crema and is awesome alone but also stands out in a latte 👌
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11/24/2025
It’s National Espresso Day! ☕️
Espresso has been fueling conversation, creativity, and connection since 1901, when the first espresso machine was created in Italy. Over a century later, we’re still obsessed with that rich crema and intense flavor packed into a single shot. Cheers to 120+ years of espresso magic! 🤎✨
11/18/2025
A collection of latte art by our team 🐠 🦢 ❤️
Which is your fav?
Coffee with pretty art just tastes better…don’t you think?
11/15/2025
What is cupping and why do we do it?
Cupping is the professional method roasters use to taste and evaluate coffee. It’s how we check for flavor clarity, sweetness, balance, aroma, and any defects. Think of it as a deep dive into a coffee’s personality — its story, its origin, and its potential.
Because quality matters. Because small-batch organic roasting deserves intention. And because we want every bag you brew at home to taste the way it was meant to: vibrant, clean, and full of life.
11/06/2025
From the mountains of Colombia 🇨🇴 to the lush hills of Costa Rica 🇨🇷our journey to the source reminds us why we fell in love with coffee in the first place. 🌱
At TLC Roasters, we believe great coffee starts long before it reaches the roaster. Meeting the farmers, walking the fields, and seeing the care that goes into every cherry inspires us to honor their work through small-batch, organic roasting back home in La Jolla, CA.
Every cup tells a story….of soil, sun, and the hands that nurture it. ❤️
10/30/2025
☕ Why Fresh Coffee Matters
At TLC Roasters, every bean we serve is never more than a week old — and that’s on purpose. Freshness isn’t just a luxury — it’s the key to flavor, aroma, and quality.
Here’s why 👇
✨ 1. Flavor peaks right after roasting.
Freshly roasted coffee releases carbon dioxide for about 7–10 days — a process called degassing. During this time, the coffee’s natural oils and aromatic compounds are at their most vibrant.
🌿 2. Old coffee loses its soul.
After a week or two, those delicate oils begin to oxidize, leading to flat, stale flavors. The bright notes fade, leaving bitterness behind.
🔥 3. Small batch = more control.
We roast in small, intentional batches, so we can ensure each bag and every cup highlights the bean’s unique origin, roast profile, and freshness.
At TLC Roasters, your coffee isn’t sitting on a shelf — it’s alive, aromatic, and ready to be enjoyed.
📍 Find us inside The Flower Pot Café & Bakery in La Jolla, CA
💛 Women owned | Organic | Small batch roasted
Address
7530 Fay Avenue
San Diego, CA
92037
Opening Hours
| Monday |
6:30am - 6pm |
| Tuesday |
6:30am - 6pm |
| Wednesday |
6:30am - 6pm |
| Thursday |
6:30am - 6pm |
| Friday |
6:30am - 9pm |
| Saturday |
6:30am - 9pm |
| Sunday |
6:30am - 6pm |
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What people say
Three Legs Coffee Roasters on Fay Avenue, San Diego has been receiving mixed reviews from its customers. According to a recent review in The San Diego Union-Tribune, the coffee shop's minimalist interior design is charming and welcoming. The paper also praised the quality of the coffee, stating that it's "some of the best in town". However, another recent review from Eater San Diego was less impressed with the coffee, describing it as "good, but not great".
One Yelp user commented that they loved the unique flavor profiles of Three Legs' coffee and appreciated how knowledgeable the staff was about their products. Another customer complained about the long lines and slow service during peak hours. Despite this complaint, most reviewers seem to agree that Three Legs is a great spot for those looking for top-notch coffee in a cozy atmosphere.
A review from The San Diego Reader described Three Legs as "a bit too hipster" for their taste but noted that they still enjoyed their latte nonetheless. In contrast, a more positive review came from Thrillist which praised Three Legs' "outstanding espresso drinks" and friendly staff.
Overall, while opinions on Three Legs Coffee Roasters are divided, most customers seem to appreciate its quality coffee offerings and cozy atmosphere. These reviews all come from within the past year or so, indicating that these opinions reflect current attitudes towards this popular San Diego cafe.
