What is Five Corners Coffee & Bakery Co.?

Five Corners Coffee & Bakery Co. is an independent specialty coffee café and scratch-made bakery located in the neighborhood of Bankers Hill in San Diego, California.

What is specialty coffee?

Specialty coffee represents the top 10–20% of all coffee sold globally, yet accounts for nearly half the total value of coffee traded annually. It is defined by a score of 80 points or above on a 100-point scale, as assessed by certified Q-Graders. This designation signifies superior quality, ethical sourcing, and complete traceability, highlighting unique flavors that result from specific, meticulously managed farming, processing, and roasting techniques. Specialty-grade coffee is almost always harvested by hand — picking only ripe red cherries across multiple passes through the same trees — a key quality and cost differentiator versus commodity coffee.

What kind of coffee will Five Corners offer?

Five Corners' signature roast is a blend of estate-grown Indonesian, Central American, and South American varietals, sourced from five different countries. Each varietal has been selected for the distinct character and flavor profiles it contributes — together offering a smooth, rich, full body with very distinctive flavors.

What kind of pastries will be on the menu?

Our bakery menu features a balanced mix of sweet and savory offerings, including empanadas, laminated pastries, espresso-inspired baked goods, and small-format desserts—each developed with intention and crafted to either pair seamlessly with the coffee or stand confidently on its own.

When is the Five Corners Coffee grand opening date?

Our grand opening date is Saturday, October 31 at 8:00 AM. Regular hours will begin on Monday, November 2.

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BANKERS HILL LOCATION:
3407 1st Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103

HOURS
Grand Opening Weekend
8:00 AM - Noon

Regular Schedule
6:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Daily

Parking Info

Parking options in our Bankers Hill neighborhood include free street parking on First Avenue, Upas Street, and Walnut Avenue, including several 15 minute zones for a quick coffee or pastry to go.

Metered parking is available on Second Avenue and parts of Walnut Avenue.

Beyond our immediate cross streets, the neighborhood has free no-limit parking from Front Street to Third Ave.

Map of Bankers Hill area with parking free or metered by street

Patio Pet Policy

We love dogs!

Please ensure they are leashed, calm, and off the furniture. For everyone’s safety, aggressive pets will be asked to leave.

Service dogs are always welcome.

Accessibility

We intend to operate our café in a manner consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable California accessibility laws.

Our team is here to help. If you need assistance with the door, carrying your order to a table, reading the menu aloud, or anything else, please ask any team member. We are glad to help, and you never need to explain why.

Menus in alternate formats. If our posted menu is difficult to read, we can provide the menu in another format or read it to you. Just ask.

Seating. We work to maintain clear paths of travel and seating that accommodates guests using wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility devices. If the seating available does not work for you, let us know and we will find a solution.

Accessibility questions before you visit. If you would like to know about entry, restrooms, seating, or anything else before you come in, contact us and we will describe the space honestly so you can plan your visit.

Because our building is in a historic neighborhood, some features of the physical space may present challenges. We will tell you plainly what to expect and will do our best to accommodate you.