Clairemont Coffee – Soon to be under new ownership

Funny that I've never posted on Clairemont Coffee before, much like TK Donuts next door, they fill a niche for the neighborhood. Yes, there are other coffee places nearby that I go to; Bird Rock on Morena is a favorite of the Missus….it's for the really good stuff and I will often drop a pour over off for the Missus when She works weekends. Bay Park Coffee is for breakfasts and because they don't open until 730 or 8, it's for those days when I'm working from home and need my break. Clairemont Coffee though, is the place I drop by more often, especially when I go to the office as they open at 6am. Plus, the owner Bee-Oh-Bee Bob is quite a character. I've been going there on my way to work on a regular basis (except during the real crazy early days of Covid when I was going to work before five AM) since they first opened in 2013. I used to know all the folks that worked there and really liked everyone; especially Hannah who is from the Big Island. Of course time passes and Hannah eventually left when she had her child and went back to school.

The interior is fairly….well, eclectic? Artsy? Funky? Clairemonty????

    The coffees are organic; very straight forward, and just like the folks who work here, unfussy. It's also cheaper and better than Starbucks a block away. There are only two things I get……during the colder months it's an Americano….when things warm up; it's a Cold Brew. Right now we're in that transition period….. It's always great talking to Bob……there's always some interesting topic or fun banter. And for the past couple months Hannah is back! Though she only works one day a week it's nice to see a familiar face and smile. 

A few months back, when my schedule stabilized a bit, I managed to drop by and Bob told me that he and his wife were retiring. To the Big Island! I was quite happy for him, though a bit sad at the same time. After all, much the like the neighborhood donut shop, the coffee shop is another thread in the fabric of a neighborhood to me. You need the sandwich shop, the bakery/donut shop, and a place to get your caffeine fix. It doesn't need to be fancy; just dependable and the people nice.

I dropped by on my way to work this morning and Bob had just opened up the shop….I'm usually the first customer in the morning. We had some time to chat and I asked him who he was selling the shop to. And was overjoyed to learn it was Hannah and I believe her sister-in-law! I believe they'll be taking over sometime in July.

So, I guess I'll still be getting my morning cup o' Joe from Clairemont Coffee during the week for the foreseeable future.

Oh these threads that make up the fabric of a neighborhood!

Clairemont Coffee
3095 Clairemont Dr.
San Diego, CA 92117
Hours:
Mon – Fri 6am – 8pm
Sat – Sun 7am – 8pm