The Forum Coffee House

The Forum sits on Genesee Avenue in Clairemont, in a small Suite 110 storefront a few minutes off the 805 in San Diego. The shop has been roasting in-house since 2017 on a zero-emission roaster, sourcing fair-trade beans and importing ceremonial-grade matcha direct from Japan. The cold brew program runs creative and the espresso bar holds its own. Pastries get baked on-site with seasonal flavors that turn over regularly. The room is bright and built for the neighborhood it serves. Mornings are Clairemont parents on the school run and remote workers who came in for a desk. Afternoons turn slower and lean toward students. The shop opens early and runs until 7pm, which is a longer day than most specialty shops bother with. Order a creative cold brew if you came on a warm afternoon and want something on ice. Order a ceremonial matcha latte if you want the version made from the actual grade the menu describes.