Cafe
Night & Day Cafe
Night & Day Cafe is a cafe located in Coronado, California, serving locals since 1927. The cafe offers home-cooked breakfasts, diner favorites, Mexican dishes, and a lively bar with happy hour. The cafe has a rich…
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A starting point for exploring Coronado
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Independent kitchens, neighborhood cafes and places for your next meal.
Selected from sourced Google ratings of at least 4.3 with 20 or more reviews, ordered by rating then review count.
Restaurant
Coffee shop
Clayton's Coffee Shop
Clayton's Coffee Shop in Coronado, California, serves classic American meals, coffee, pie, and features jukebox tunes, making it a historical landmark. The coffee shop has a 1940's Classic American Diner with a…
Restaurant
High Tide Bottle Shop & Kitchen
High Tide Bottle Shop & Kitchen is a restaurant on Orange Avenue.
Restaurant
Little Frenchie
Little Frenchie in Coronado, California, models itself after Parisian neighborhood cafes with a chef-driven approachable bistro. The menu features Provencal classics, an immense selection of cheeses imported from…
Restaurant
Tartine
Tartine in Coronado, California, serves as a European cafe and bistro, drawing inspiration from European cafes with a touch of Southern California. The business seeks out local ingredients and imports specialty items…
Independent shops worth exploring
Browse locally rooted shops and find something beyond the usual chains.
An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.
Boutique
Avenu.
Avenu. is a boutique on Orange Avenue.
Liquor shop
Avenue Liquor and Wine Shoppe
Avenue Liquor & Wine Shoppe has occupied the corner of 9th Street and Orange Avenue since 1939. Its specialty spirits include whiskey, vodka and gin; the shop also sells wine.
Bookstore
Bay Books Coronado
Bay Books is an independently owned bookstore at 1007 Orange Avenue in Coronado. It specializes in new titles, indie favorites, military history, young adult books and children's books, and also offers greeting cards,…
Market
Boney's Bayside Market
Boney's Bayside Market is a natural and specialty food store located in Coronado, California. The market offers a wide range of products, including artisanal cheeses, bulk foods, meats, seafood, cleaning supplies,…
Thrift shop
Christ Church Thrift Shop
Christ Church Thrift Shop is a thrift shop on 9th Street.
Hardware shop
Coronado Hardware
Coronado Hardware is a locally owned and operated hardware store in Coronado, California. The store offers a wide range of products, including hardware, paint, glass, lumber, beach accessories, and lighting, with over…
Make a day of it
Museums, galleries and cultural stops from our city directory.
An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.
Public library
Coronado Public Library
The Coronado Public Library serves as a cultural institution in Coronado, California, with programs like the Autumn Concert Series and author events, including Beyond the Verdict, which features bestselling authors…
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