Altered State Coffee

Altered State Coffee in downtown San Diego is the grooviest spot to get your caffeine fix and soak up some serious retro vibes. Look, you absolutely have to go upstairs to the loft because the skylights and vintage music decor make it the coolest place to hang out. I am obsessed with the Purple Haze which is this killer ube cold brew that hits the spot every single time. The owners are local musicians and you can tell they poured their souls into building this place by hand. Make sure you grab a breakfast empanada or that smash burger everyone is raving about while you are there. It is rare to find a spot that feels this authentic and welcoming in the middle of the city. You need to visit and see why this is a local favorite.