From Roger’s notebook

Coffee

A cozy coffee catch-up spot

Latest recorded visit2007-10-09
“Now this is what you call good coffee!”
Roger, Google Maps review (2007-10-09)

Coffee

Kensington Coffee Company

Kensington, San DiegoRecommended

Roger called this Kensington coffee shop genuinely good coffee in a cozy setup with ample outside seating, well suited to catching up with friends or working on a school or work project; the fraps came out quickly, smooth and well-mixed, though nearby street parking can be tight.

The call

Start with coffee or frappes, and check the restaurant’s current menu before you go.

What to order

  • Coffee
  • Frappes

Best for

  • A cozy coffee catch-up spot

Source-backed notes

Visit history

2007-10-09day precision · source explicit
★★★★☆
“Now this is what you call good coffee!”

Called the ambiance nice and cozy, good for chatting with friends or working on a project, with plenty of outside seating. Coffee/fraps come out quickly and are well-mixed and smooth. Street parking nearby can be tight.

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