Worth a journey
Mostra Coffee
San Diego · Carmel Mountain Ranch, United States
Why it’s on the route
Mostra Coffee was started in San Diego by a group of Filipino-American friends, among them chef Mike Arquines, who began by roasting at home. The roastery builds much of its program around Philippine-grown specialty coffee and support for the farmers behind it. The Carmel Mountain Ranch café is a dark, wood-furnished room with a bold yellow accent, known for chef-designed signature lattes such as a bibingka crème brûlée.
At a glance
| Address | 12045 Carmel Mountain Rd #302 |
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| Recognition | Roast Magazine Micro Roaster of the Year 2020 · U.S. Roaster Champion (Nick Berardi), 11th at 2021 World Coffee Roasting Championship |
| Google rating | ★ 4.5 (861 reviews) |
| Last checked | October 2026 |