Scrimshaw Coffee

Scrimshaw Coffee Coffee!

YEOOWWWWWW, times, they are-a changin’ over here at the ol Scrim.  We’re in need of someone ready to work full time, to ...
06/26/2026

YEOOWWWWWW, times, they are-a changin’ over here at the ol Scrim.

We’re in need of someone ready to work full time, to lead our food program! If you’re not in the loop, we do it all. From all of our syrups made in house, to scratch sauces for things like breakfast burritos, to housemade jams & just tasty fresh food. In addition executing all that, ya gotta be ready to hire, train, and LEAD.

If you think it’s you, click the link in our bio & get readin’! If this is something you’re interested in, please drop by with a resume and/or shoot an email over to [email protected]!

We’re excited to meet you.

WINE WEDNESDAAAAY,  TOUR DE FRANCE! So our sister spot, who we share a wall with loveletterspizza_sd is having their fir...
06/24/2026

WINE WEDNESDAAAAY, TOUR DE FRANCE!

So our sister spot, who we share a wall with loveletterspizza_sd is having their first little tasting TODAY, from 4-6! The homie Matt from Mission Wine Merchants will be tasting us around some of our favorite regions of France.

At 4pm, he’ll be pourin’ some small tastes of these three great wines, for FREEEE, RIGHT NEXT DOOR!!

And ALSO, STARTING TODAY, all of our retail wine is 20% on WEDNESDAYS! WINE WEDNESDAAAAAY!

Hope to see you today at 4pm!

So when we opened 9 years ago we said we’d die on the hill of NO TOASTS.  So our workaround was bagels, haha. They’ve go...
06/23/2026

So when we opened 9 years ago we said we’d die on the hill of NO TOASTS.

So our workaround was bagels, haha. They’ve gone through a million iterations over the years but we’ve kept with the same bagel purveyor since day 1 (with a small stint of doin’ em ourselves during the pandy, that was wild!)

We’ve kept it classic with just everything bagels, but now you might see a few different options available…

Our bagels rule. If you haven’t had one, you should. See ya soon!

SUMMER IS HERE AND FRANKLY THERE IS TOOO MUUUCH GOOOOD STUUUUUFF! SUMMER SEASONALS FIRST.  First up, the Mont Blanc. Our...
06/19/2026

SUMMER IS HERE AND FRANKLY THERE IS TOOO MUUUCH GOOOOD STUUUUUFF!

SUMMER SEASONALS FIRST.

First up, the Mont Blanc. Our version of the Aussie classic — cold brew based with an orange syrup & a vanilla-orange cold foam, orange zest & nutmeg to finish. Fancy ice & a fancy glass when you have it for here.

2nd, the Cherie Amour. A cherry almond latte, served hot or iced, but gets a lil cherry cold foam when you get it cold.

Next, the TROPIC LIKE ITS HOT. A Mineragua based espresso soda, with pineapple & ginger. 🌴🍹

Finally, the return of the TANGERINE DREAM. Our first matcha seasonal, it’s a tangerine cold foam over our PARU® matcha. Gets a cold foam when you get it cold.

And it deserves its own post which will come later but… NEW LUNCH, NEW BAGEL FLAVORS, CHIA & YOGURT PARFAITS. We’ll talk about it later!

& if you’ve made it this far, the first 10 sandwiches ordered all weekend will be FREE (with purchase), just mention this post!

🚨GET IT WHILE YA CAN🚨 Welllllllll THE TIME HAS COME, for a serious food menu shakeup. With summer right around the corne...
06/08/2026

🚨GET IT WHILE YA CAN🚨

Welllllllll THE TIME HAS COME, for a serious food menu shakeup. With summer right around the corner, we’re changing things up big time — our bowls are going the way of the buffalo & we’re replacing ‘em with somethin new and fun and exciting.

So come grab one while ya can, just a few weeks left!

Soooooo we did somethin kinda crazyyyyy. But lowkey, this is a much smaller version of an 8+ year old idea. We cut a hol...
06/03/2026

Soooooo we did somethin kinda crazyyyyy. But lowkey, this is a much smaller version of an 8+ year old idea. We cut a hole in the wall & connected to our sister business !

Back in 2018 we were offered the space next door to expand our lil cafe. Let’s just say, it wasn’t the right time. But we had dreamt up a mediterranean inspired bar over there. Meetings with architects & designers and all that. The thought was knock down allll the walls & make a big horseshoe shaped bar, connecting the espresso side & the new side. Get beer & wine (or more), full kitchen, be a very ambitious alllll day cafe & restaurant. Again… this was 2018.

Life did its thing & that dream was tabled indefinitely.

Fast forward almost a decade, and we opened at the end of 2025. But over the last few months we’ve noticed how many of our guests at scrim don’t realize this is our evening project. A lil more grown up & polished version, still a lot to learn. Running into (good) problems like not enough seating on Friday & Saturday nights.

So we said frick it, let’s put a hole in the wall. Became an overnight family project. Our little dude got it started with a hammer, uncle john & uncle ruben stayed up all late making it happen, and 8ish hours later we had an archway connecting em.

We’ll see what ends up happening, but we’re thinking of weekend evening overflow, maybe after dinner coffee, affogato anyone? And maybe we get to open on weekend mornings for some extra seating & mimosas?

If you haven’t been in lately, things are startin’ to look a lil different. Hope you cruise in for coffee soon & maybe check out at the same time.

SOME NEW FUN ADULT BEVERAGES STOCKED! We were lucky to score a fresh case of Maine Beer Company LUNCH IPA. There’s not a...
05/27/2026

SOME NEW FUN ADULT BEVERAGES STOCKED!

We were lucky to score a fresh case of Maine Beer Company LUNCH IPA. There’s not a ton of this juice that makes it to our side of town, so grab one while ya can!

Next, Pépin Blanc. A refreshing blend of Alsatian white. This is a greaaaaat food wine. Especially seafood in the summer.

Next up - a LITER bottle of party juice for our good buds up in LA. It’s 100% responsibly farmed Sauv Blanc from California & we think you should throw it in the fridge while you grill up some fish for tacos. But you’ve gotta invite us, okay?

Vinho Rubro from Marcio Lopes is usually a staple on our shelf as it is also just a great food wine. Or just to drink on its own. So goood. (cc: : restocked, my dude)

Lastly, one of our favorite producers that also seems to always have a section on our shelf. The homies from making this awesome negroamaro Pet Nat in Riverland, Australia. Get it cold, have a party, & let those bubbles dance.

Oh &, we’ve changed up our layout of wine n stuff, so come check it out soon. With summer here, we’ll be keeping the shelves stocked with approachable, wallet friendly, low intervention, delicious juice!

PROCESS. So every shop has its own version. But this is ours. A mix of the latest & greatest, but also manual & rudiment...
05/21/2026

PROCESS. So every shop has its own version. But this is ours. A mix of the latest & greatest, but also manual & rudimentary.

In our world, we need a quality grinder that offers an even grind & consistent dose. Distribute & tamp, by hand. Pull shot with scale on our baseline, super manual Linea EE that helped us buy 10 years ago (never forget your roots). Steam milk to a consistency of wet paint. Pour something beautiful.

Lots of stories & knowledge & hands & history & experience in every drink. Shout out to our manager & hand / latte art model here, for respecting this process

coffee rules, man

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BRUNCH. EVERY WEEKEND. 7ish to 1pmish, or sellout.  It’s been a minute since we talked about our full lineup, so here go...
05/16/2026

BRUNCH. EVERY WEEKEND. 7ish to 1pmish, or sellout.

It’s been a minute since we talked about our full lineup, so here goes, in case you haven’t blessed your body with one of our brunch items -

First up, brekkie sausage. Folded egg / housemade turkey breakfast sausage patty / pepperjack / chipotle aioli / chive / toasted brioche. Banger.

Next, OG Brekkie. Folded egg / sharp cheddar / healthy dose of bacon / chipotle aioli / chive / toasted brioche. Cant go wrong.

Mini Egg Sando. English m**f / tomato bacon jam / American chz. Easy, small, cheaper, a lil messy. Bomb.

Breakfast Burrito. Soft scramble / cheese / bacon / potatoes / chipotle crema. 12” griddled tortilla. Simply does not miss.

Soyrizo burrito. Soft scramble / soyrizo / cheese / potatoes / chipotle crema / cilantro, 12” griddled tortilla. Veg friendly, zesty, just simply fire.

We do a few hundred of these every weekend, and gotta admit we’ve thought about changing it up, maybe adding Friday to the lineup…idk. Whatchu think? How pi**ed would you be if we 86’d one of yours favorites? lolllll

Okay anyways see ya this weekend for brunch! Only til 1pm, or sellout!

GOOD THINGS START IN LITTLE ROOMS This Friday night, we’re staying open a bit later than usual. We’ve got .sd taking ove...
05/13/2026

GOOD THINGS START IN LITTLE ROOMS

This Friday night, we’re staying open a bit later than usual. We’ve got .sd taking over the cafe for a night of education, poetry & a lil bit of fundraising in collaboration with the .

We’re pitching in a buck from every pint, and $2 from every glass of wine sold for the evening - straight back to them.

Come hangout, learn a little, and join the raffle for a chance at some swag.

Head over to their pages to learn more. See ya Friday night for a lil after hours community building!

BLUE VELVET Tryna show a little love to our spring seasonals before the end of the season.  We’re brainstorming what’s u...
05/12/2026

BLUE VELVET

Tryna show a little love to our spring seasonals before the end of the season.

We’re brainstorming what’s up next but this weird weather has us feeling our Blue Velvet today. A lil blueberry malt latte. It just hits on a day like this.

Cruise in & snag one before they’re gone!

Address

5542 El Cajon Boulevard
San Diego, CA
92115

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 3pm
Tuesday 7am - 3pm
Wednesday 7am - 3pm
Thursday 7am - 3pm
Friday 7am - 3pm
Saturday 7am - 3pm
Sunday 7am - 3pm

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