Torque Coffee
3459 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, CA
Operating in a space that formerly hosted the Rock Palace, a venue once filled with the sounds of vinyl records and underground music, Torque Coffee offers a completely plant-forward, meat-free menu. Patrons can indulge in house-baked vegan and vegetarian pastries, muffins, quickbreads, ccookies, and more. Their standout menu item is the WACO, a waffle taco made in-house with vegan ingredients. Their matte black Synesso Hydra MVP, paired with three Compak E8 On Demand digital grinders, allows them to serve three distinct espresso profiles simultaneously, each with unique pressure, temperature, and grind settings. The shop's Cold Bar offers functional zero-proof cocktails crafted from mushrooms, teas, coffees, herbs, and vinegars.