Torque Coffee

Name: Torque Coffee
Address: 3459 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92104, US
Telephone: +16192305400
Price range: $$

Coffee/TeaDessert/Bakery$$San Diego

$$ · Moderate
Reservations not listed
3459 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92104
+16192305400
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About

Torque Coffee is a coffee shop and roastery in City Heights, San Diego.

Torque Coffee operates a coffee shop and roastery at 3459 El Cajon Blvd in City Heights, San Diego.

The shop has a coffee bar, and its coffee is roasted in City Heights.

Known for

Coffee bar
On-site roastery

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AAdvantage Dining1–5 miles per $1
SkyMiles Dining0.5–5 miles per $1
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Hours

Monday	7 AM – 2 PM
Tuesday	7 AM – 2 PM
Wednesday	7 AM – 2 PM
Thursday	7 AM – 2 PM
Friday	7 AM – 2 PM
Saturday	8 AM – 3 PM
Sunday	8 AM – 3 PM

Location

3459 El Cajon Blvd · San Diego, San Diego

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Breakfast · Lunch

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