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06/02/2026
10 years together 🎉, we made a special birthday cake latte available limited time from June 5th- June 7th. It will be available at both locations.
06/01/2026
10 Year Anniversary Drinks 🎉
🎂 Birthday Dot Cake Latte & Matcha
Available Friday–Sunday (6/5–6/7)
Our Birthday Dot Cake drinks are topped with colorful birthday sprinkles and feature a real piece of birthday cake inside. Because 10 years deserves cake. 🎉
🥰 Sunday Only (6/7)Split Cup Birthday Drink
Half Birthday Cake Matcha. Half Birthday Cake Latte.Two anniversary drinks in one cup.
✨ Available at both San Diego and Escondido locations.
Thank you for being part of our journey over the last decade. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
06/01/2026
10 years together, let’s celebrate with a birthday dot cake latte
05/31/2026
On June 7th, 2016, we opened our original S3 Coffee Bar location. While our OG shop is no longer around, the community that started there continues to grow.
We couldn’t have made it this far without you.
Come celebrate with us 🎉
05/10/2026
🌷 Happy Mother’s Day 🌷
Today, all moms receive 25% OFF any drink 💛
Plus, every drink can be decorated with a cute little flower detail to make your day extra special ✨
Available at both S3 locations today only! ☕🌸
04/04/2026
Easter (4/5/26) plans = coffee first 🐣✨
We’re open tomorrow!
San Diego: 8–2
Escondido: 8–1
See you in the morning 💛
03/31/2026
Dropping April 1st (and no, it’s not a joke 😉)
🍌 Banana Matcha 🍵
🍌 Banana Latte
🧂 Sea Salt Caramel Latte
Bring your friends + come sip something new with us 💛
03/17/2026
Congratulations 🎉
Please check you dm for more info 🫶
03/09/2026
🎉 S3 Coffee Bar is turning 6! 🎉
We’re so grateful for the community that has supported us over the years. From your morning coffee runs to your favorite seasonal drinks, you’ve been part of the S3 story. ❤️
To celebrate our birthday, we’re picking 3 lucky winners for a $50 S3 Gift Card!
How to enter:
✨ Like this post
✨ Follow our page
✨ Comment and share your favorite memory at S3 Coffee Bar (San Diego)
✨ Bonus: Share this post to your story
Thank you for being part of our journey these past 6 amazing years.
02/03/2026
🌸 Coffee & Blooms ☕
A floral affair with coffee 💐
Our Coffee & Blooms presale is officially live 💕
The perfect surprise for someone special. It’s sweet, simple, and made to be remembered.
What’s included:
🍓Your choice of a strawberry drink, served in a coffee carrier
• Strawberry Matcha
• Strawberry & Dreams
• Strawberry Milk
💐 A fresh flower bouquet
📸 Two Memory Receipt photo prints taken at pickup
✨ Pre-order online
✨ Choose your pickup date (2/12–2/14)
✨ Available at both S3 locations
Tap the link in our bio to pre-order.
Limited quantities available 💕
01/08/2026
Our Strawberry Matcha is back!
Starting on January 8th, 2026 for a limited time only
12/31/2025
✨ New Year’s Hours ✨
We’re open to fuel your last cups of 2025 and your first sips of 2026 ☕️
📍 San Diego: 8AM–4PM
📍 Escondido: 8AM–1PM
(Open both New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day)
Thank you for all the love and support this year. Wishing you a happy, healthy, and coffee-filled New Year 🤍🥂
12/16/2025
Holiday drinks are here at S3 🎄☕️
Cozy sips, festive vibes, and all the holiday feels.
Shoutout to our intern .e3 for capturing our space so perfectly ✨
12/15/2025
The holidays taste better at S3 ✨
Sip on our seasonal favorites:
☕️ Toasty Cider
🍰 Iced Winter Tiramisu
🍪 Gingerbread Cookie Butter Latte
🎄 Peppermint Mocha
🍵 Iced Matchamisu
Available for a limited time—come get cozy with us 🤍
12/13/2025
Iced Tiramisu is calling 🤎espresso, creamy, and dangerously good.
12/11/2025
S3 Holiday menu check 🎄✔️
If you love…
🍎 cozy → Toasty Cider
🍰 sweet & creamy → Iced Winter Tiramisu
🍪 spiced → Gingerbread Cookie Butter
🍫 classic → Peppermint Mocha
🍵 matcha lovers → Iced Matchamisu
Comment your pick below 👇✨
12/09/2025
Meet our Iced Winter Tiramisu Latte, a silky, dreamy blend of espresso, sweet mascarpone vibes, and winter spice.
And don’t forget to pair it with our Tiramisu Cinnamon Bun from 🤎🍰. It’s soft, fluffy, and rolled with all the tiramisu goodness you love.
Come try them before they’re gone! ❄️✨
12/08/2025
Forever inspired by artists who see our shop the way we dreamed it.
Thank you for this gorgeous painting of our 3D Sketch Room, it’s truly a masterpiece 🤍✨
11/27/2025
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at S3!
We’re so grateful for your love, support, and for being part of our community every single day.
Whether you’re grabbing your holiday drink, picking up your pumpkin bagel pre-order, or just stopping by for a cozy moment, we’re here for you today! ☕️✨
Thanksgiving Hours:
📍 San Diego: 8am–4pm
📍 Escondido: 8am–1pm
Wishing you all a warm, safe, and delicious Thanksgiving! 🥧
We’re thankful for YOU. 🤎
11/25/2025
✨ Thanksgiving (11.27) Store Hours ✨
San Diego ⏰ 8 AM – 4 PM
Escondido ⏰ 8 AM – 1 PM
Doing some last-minute Thanksgiving prep? We got you. 🦃🍂
Pumpkin Bagel pre-orders are now OPEN!
Available untoasted by the dozen or half-dozen and they are perfect for holiday breakfasts, hosting, or taking to family gatherings. 🎃💛
Send us a DM to place your order!
Limited quantities daily, handmade by with lots of love. 🧡
10/01/2025
🎃✨ IT’S BACK! ✨🎃
Our most anticipated drink of the year — Not Your Basic PSL (aka PSL in a real pumpkin) launches THIS Saturday & Sunday (10/4 & 10/5)! 🧡
Available while supplies last — and trust us, they go FAST. ⏳ So come early and snag yours!
📍 Dine-in only at BOTH locations.
Pumpkin season is officially ON. 🍂☕️
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Address
6225 Mission Gorge Road
San Diego, CA
92120
Option 1 - Public Transport:
Take the bus or trolley to Grantville Station. Walk north on Mission Gorge Road for about 10 minutes until you reach the coffee shop.
Option 2 - Driving/Parking:
Drive along Mission Gorge Road and look for a parking spot near the intersection of Mission Gorge Road and Twain Avenue. The coffee shop is located nearby.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
8am - 6pm |
| Tuesday |
8am - 6pm |
| Wednesday |
8am - 6pm |
| Thursday |
8am - 5pm |
| Friday |
8am - 6pm |
| Saturday |
8am - 6pm |
| Sunday |
8am - 6pm |
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What people say
S3 Coffee Bar on Mission Gorge Road is a must-visit for coffee lovers in San Diego. This coffee shop has been serving up delicious drinks for three years now, and they continue to impress with their innovative and refreshing beverages. Their recent spring drink offerings were a hit among customers, and we can see why! S3 Coffee Bar also supports women in the coffee industry by sourcing their new beans from an all-women's coffee farm in Veracruz. It's great to see a business that values diversity and inclusivity. Additionally, their Valentine's Day flower pop-up was a lovely touch for those looking to treat their loved ones with both coffee and flowers. Overall, S3 Coffee Bar is a fantastic spot to grab a cup of joe and support a local business that cares about its community.