Bird Rock Coffee Roasters - UCSD

Loved the coffee, I went for another two rounds. I also bought a bag at Prospect St La Jolla to take home to LA.Service was friendly, the one in Del Mar was at full capacity.

Let me start up by saying I am a huge bird rock coffee roasters fan. However, this location on campus is run so poorly that it gives bird rock a really bad name.Cleanliness: The open concept provides a full view of the entire bar and kitchen, and oh my gosh, the disarray of items, monster cans, and all kinds of gross stuffing laying around makes you feel like it's incredibly dirty. It looks like a teenagers dorm room, not a coffee shop. I've been to every Birdrock location and none of them look like this. It's pretty unprofessional.Staff: agree with some of the other comments, the staff here is really not welcoming or engaging. I assume their student workers, and is clear. They have zero commitment to going the extra inch to provide you good service. Again, the complete opposite feel experience compared to the other locations.Product: I typically always get a cold brew when I go to any Birdrock location. And of course, this UCSD campus had an issue with the cold brew taps that day so no cold brew. I settled with an Americano, which had zero ice by the time I got it...just watered down coffee water. Again really damaging to the bird rock brand, which strives for quality at its core. This is not quality product.I write this post to hopefully bring awareness to the management team who supports Birdrock. There needs to be a lot more attention on how this location is run. Feels like it's spiraling.

Loved the vibe. The service was friendly. My partner got a hibiscus watermelon tea I was so shocked how delicious it was. I got an iced vanilla latte. The coffee was good. I liked their commitment to sustainability and pictures of where they source their coffee. Also the Kiswahili sign in the bathroom.

Wow there's a bird rock on campus now?! Campus has gotten so nice the last few years.Their coffee is good but not sure if it's $7 good. I didn't make any modifications to my iced Honey B latte and it was $6.99. I used to go to their Torrey Pines location but don't remember it being $7. Maybe it's a good thing this wasn't here when I was a student because I'd spend so much.Honey B latte - prefect balance of cinnamon and honey. I don't normally need to mix the honey but this time it was a layer at the bottom so had to get a wooden mixer to stir it up.

Great people, delicious coffee.As a relatively new UCSD student and a longtime craft coffee enthusiast, it's fantastic to see a top rated coffee company here on campus. The coffee and pastries don't disappoint either -- I usually stick to classic espresso drinks, but I'd highly recommend their seasonal specials. Aaron runs a tight ship, and pours some fantastic latte art to match. The shop itself is in a great location, with perfect seating right next to it.I've had nothing but good experiences at Bird Rock UCSD. Give it a try!

I'll start by saying I never leave reviews, just not my jam typically. But I really appreciated the barista checking in as he was making my half caf americano. I cut down the caffeine intake as it gets later in the day and he let me know their version would still be equivalent to a full at most other cafes, then offered to customize it unprompted. Excellent service, above and beyond the job description. I'll be back for sure.

I've literally never had a bad interaction with the folks here! The baristas are excellent and always deliver quality coffee. Their espresso is always perfectly dialed in and the milk drinks are always done well. The prices are on the higher side, but they're using excellent coffee and dairy (Straus), and they take their time making sure the results in the cup are worth the price. Sometimes this means waiting while they re-dial their espresso but I am always OK with this. If you're in a rush, their batch brewed drop coffee is always excellent, fast, and reasonably priced. Overall this place has been a great addition to the UCSD coffee landscape.

Bird Rock recently opened another one of their locations right here on the UCSD campus. It's a little stand in between the Design and Innovation Building (DIB) and the Epstein Family Amphitheatre. It's next to the UCSD Central Campus trolley station, so there's plenty of parking at the Gilman Parking Structure and the parking structures along the Blue Line Extension (this is me telling you to take the blue line).I've noticed them open for quite a while, but decided to stop by this morning for a Left Coast Latte. It's a beautiful little stand and there's outdoor seating! It's a great place to work, as some of my classes have held office hours here, but do keep in mind that it gets quite cold and there's no outlets. I ordered my Left Coast Latte (salted caramel vibes) for about $6, and it came out in around 5 minutes. Are these prices sustainable for the student population though? The taste was really good, and on-par with Bird Rock's other locations! Extra points for the cute latte art :) Overall, my experience was great. The layout of the store was perfectly fit for this campus and conveniently located for students, staff, and visitors alike. Let's build more walkable cafes and make use of the MTS Blue Line extension.

A great location for this shop and the one in DelMar. My only issue is the lines get long very quick and if you're in a rush - plan ahead. The coffee are flavorful hot and just GOOD!

I live and work nearby and my wife loves this place. If you're in the area looking for a quick pit stop to reload on caffeine this is the place.