I'm quite a creature of habit; I get into work at around the same time each day, I do things on specific days, like for instance, just about every Sunday, I head off to Costco to fill up my tank. The Missus finds it quite interesting that I've got all these habits and rituals; but it doesn't affect me when we travel.
Anyway, a couple of weeks back, I passed the rather newish location of West Bean Coffee Roasters. The sign mentioned "breakfast" and I recalled CC's post on the Banker Hill location from a couple of years ago. So, I decided to drop by for a cup of coffee and after reading the menu a breakfast sandwich.
The spot used to be Red Card Café which closed at the end of October back in 2017.
The seating area is spacious and the outdoor seating from the days of RCC is still in place.
I decided on the Breakfast Sandwich #2 on the menu and feeling a bit hungry added on the sausage patty. I did ask to see if they'd make the eggs easy over; but I guess it's just too much to ask a Barista to make runny eggs.
This was serviceable sandwich; I enjoyed the brioche roll as it wasn't too sweet and almost fluffy. The sausage patty was standard issue; for some reason the cheddar cheese seemed really mild. I really would have enjoyed a nice, runny egg on this.
Not terrible; somewhat corporate in appearance; but I'd rather spend my money here than at one of the chains in the area. 
So, today was of course Sunday. And I headed off to fill up my tank.
On the way down South on Morena, headed to start all of my Sunday shopping, I felt in need of some caffeine and perhaps some breakfast. So, I stopped by West Bean again.
I went with the cold brew; which seemed a bit light and non-descript. I certainly prefer the cold brew from Birdrock.
This time I went with "Breakfast Sandwich #1". Without adding any other protein to the sandwich.
I actually enjoyed this.
The Chipotle mayo added a nice bit of "zip", the peppery and slightly bitter arugula did well with the mayo, the mild sweetness of the roll, and the acidity of the tomato. And yes; I'd prefer a runny egg…..but I didn't dwell on that too much.
Pretty good sandwich. Very nice folks. And while this won't become a "ritual"; I'll probably stop by again since I drive past the place every week.
The WestBean Coffee Roasters
4140 Morena Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
Hours:
Daily 7am – 2pm
Breakfast served 7am – 1pm