Goldchild Coffee Roasters
San Diego, California
4.90(6)
Goldchild Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roastery and café in downtown San Diego known for its small batch roasting, soulful atmosphere, and creative energy. Founded by Jeff Rambo and Mariela Mosquera, Goldchild blends third wave coffee with hip hop culture, offering single origin beans roasted on site and served in drinks like cortados, pour overs, and oat milk lattes. The space features vinyl records, cozy seating, and housemade pastries with Scandinavian influences, creating a warm and expressive environment for coffee lovers and creatives alike.
Show moreGoldchild Coffee Roasters is a coffee roaster from San Diego, CA United States. We have 5 cataloged roasts with 6 total reviews with a score of 4.90.
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5.00(2) |
Light Medium | Colombia |
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5.00(1) |
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5.00(1) |
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4.50(1) |
- | Colombia |
Top Reviews(6)
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Victoria S-C829 roasts rated, avg score of 4.34
5.00 - Average
Amazing! everything that I dreamed of. Makes me want to move to San Diego.
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Theo Chan, Managing Editor1853 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31
5.00 - Average
4.50 - Finish
5.00 - Flavor
5.00 - Acidity
5.00 - Balance
Flavor Profile:
An exceptional expression of blackberry, mango, and bergamot, a tropical and floral trio that delivers clarity and depth. A smooth note of high quality bittersweet chocolate provides a rich foundation that complements the fruit.
Acidity and Balance:
The acidity is refined, lively, and well controlled. It brings energy to the cup without becoming sharp. The balance between sweetness and bitterness is elegant and satisfying.
Presentation and Service:
The coffee was presented with care by a knowledgeable Goldchild barista and server. Their explanation of the coffee's origin and flavor added meaningful depth to the experience. Came with well-carbonated and flavorful sparkling water that tied things together.
Overall Impression:
This espresso stands out for its flavor, structure, and thoughtful service. A beautiful example of expert preparation and a bar team dedicated to their craft.Cupping Method:At Goldchild in San Diego. Current house espresso.
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Victoria S-C
829 roasts rated, avg score of 4.34
5.00 - Average
Latte made with this espresso was the best I had in CA. -
Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1853 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31
5.00 - Average
4.00 - Finish
5.00 - Flavor
5.00 - Acidity
5.00 - Balance
A delicious pour over coffee that combines the best qualities of gesha with subtle tropical notes. General honeysuckle tea like character. I would say that sweetness is lychee and yes, a touch sugarcane, though soft and doesn't hit you over the head. It's one of those coffees that's delicious and you're a little sad when it's gone.Cupping Method:Pourover at Goldchild in Gaslamp District
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Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1853 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31
5.00 - Average
4.00 - Finish
5.00 - Flavor
5.00 - Acidity
5.00 - Balance
didn't actually catch the specific roast on this one, but damn.
There's great cold brew and then there's great Kyoto.
The depth of the chocolate no here it's just unreal. I get a plum jam second note, but it has a great complimentary acidity.
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Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1853 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31
4.50 - Average
3.00 - Value
4.50 - Finish
4.50 - Flavor
4.50 - Acidity
4.50 - Balance
Balanced, sweet coffee with a nice sweet orange note, slight pineapple tropicality and crisp apple like acidity. Tea-like and very clean. A good coffee though probably not worth the $15 pourover.Cupping Method:At Goldchild in SD Gaslamp District
