In San Diego's South Park neighborhood, Rebecca's Coffee plays host to open mic nights, including poetry and fiction readings, songs and alternative performances. Authors, poets and singers are invited to book their events by calling the coffee house directly. Besides the free entertainment, guests can enjoy the homemade muffins, scones, soups and salads the staff prepares in the small kitchen. Rebecca's is open around the clock on weekends. The establishment features acoustic jam sessions on Thursday, jazz on Friday and open mic poetry readings twice a month. Rebecca's caters to a crowd of familiar faces as well as newbies. The venue also exhibits local artists' works on the walls that patrons can purchase.
Rebecca's Coffee
3015 Juniper Street
San Diego, CA 92104
619-284-3663
rebeccascoffeehouse.com
Cosmos Coffee Café in San Diego's La Mesa neighborhood features music from local musicians on its open mic nights. Opened in 2004, the four owners called their new enterprise Cosmos, a name signifying a harmonious universe. Their shop provides a place where patrons can harmonize and socialize, rest and relax. The walls of the café are decorated with the works of local artists, and area musicians often provide entertainment for patrons. The shop serves fair-trade certified coffees, Italian-style espressos, pastries, soups, salads and sandwiches. Seating includes an assortment of sofas, chairs and tables, as well as a limited selection of outdoor seating. The café offers an extensive reading assortment and also sells coffee-related items and clothing.
Cosmos Coffee Café
8278 La Mesa Boulevard
La Mesa, CA 91941
619-698-4217
cosmoscoffee.com
In the heart of San Diego's Normal Heights neighborhood, Lestat's Coffee House is open 24 hours every day and features live entertainment nightly. The establishment has a full schedule of events, including open mic night on Monday as well as regular comedy nights. The establishment also features a large selection of coffee and tea drinks, juices, frozen drinks and smoothies. Gourmet drinks include hot Ghirardelli coffee drinks, spiced chai latte, white espresso mocha, an iced Vietnamese drink and a chocolate de Mexico drink. Lestat's limited menu features soups, salads, quiches and fresh fruit. Sandwich selections include tuna, turkey, pastrami and roast beef.
Lestat's Coffee House
3343 Adams Avenue
San Diego, CA 92116
619-282-0437
lestats.com
