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  • Higher Grounds Coffee + Cafe

  • 5887 Copley Drive, San Diego, CA8010 Frost Street, San Diego, CA
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Classic deli turkey sandwich on whole grain bread

Menu

8010 Frost Street, San Diego, CA
Breakfast
Lunch
Grab and Go
Drinks
Sauces To-Go
Catering

Breakfast

  • Peanut Butter Banana Toast

    Grilled Levain Sourdough, Peanut Butter, Sliced Banana, Honey, Cinnamon
    $8.50
  • Chorizo Breakfast Burrito

    Chorizo, Scrambled Eggs, Melted Cheese, Roasted Red Potatoes, Flour Tortilla
    $12.95
  • Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich

    Applewood Smoked Bacon, Fried Egg, Aged Cheddar Cheese, Toasted Brioche Bun, Side of Serrano Aioli
    $9.99
  • Ham, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich

    Honey Cured Ham, Fried Egg, Aged Cheddar, Choice of Brioche Bun, Plain or Seeded Bagel, Side of Serrano Aioli
    $9.99
  • Avocado, Egg and Cheese Sandwich

    Sliced Avocado, Fried Egg, Cheddar Cheese, On Your Choice of Brioche Bun, Plain or Seeded Bagel
    $9.99
  • Turkey & Egg Melt

    Smoked Turkey, Two Fried Eggs, Pepper Jack Cheese, Grilled Levain Sourdough, Serrano Aioli on the Side
    $11.99
  • Lox Bagel

    Smoked Salmon, Sliced Tomato, Capers, Cream Cheese, Red Onion, Toasted Seeded or Plain Bagel
    $10.99
  • Acai Bowl

    Acai, Granola, Peanut Butter, Sliced Banana, Chia Seed, Shredded Coconut, Honey
    $11.50
  • Bagel w/ Cream Cheese

    Plain or Everything Bagel w/Cream Cheese
    $5.25
  • Oatmeal

    Steel-Cut Oatmeal, Banana, Shredded Coconut, Granola, Honey, Cinnamon
    $6.50
  • Bacon Breakfast Burrito

    $12.95

Lunch

Special of the Day

  • Chicken Nachos

    OUT OF STOCK
    $12.99

Sandwiches, Burgers, and More

  • HG Burger

    Grilled Beef Patty, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Onions, Pickled Red Onion, Melted Cheddar, Toasted Brioche Bun.
    $12.50
  • Black Bean Burger

    Black Bean Patty, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Pickled Red Onion, Monterey Jack cheese, Toasted Brioche Bun
    $11.50
  • BLT

    Applewood Smoked Bacon, Mixed Greens, Tomato, Mayonnaise, Toasted Levain Sourdough
    $11.50
  • Turkey Avocado Panini

    Sliced Turkey, Avocado, Tomato, Pepper Jack Cheese, Levain Sourdough
    $13.50
  • Artichoke and Truffle Melt

    Marinated Artichokes, White Truffle Oil, Goat Cheese, Spinach, Monterey Jack Cheese, Grilled Levain Sourdough
    $12.50
  • Ham and Cheese Panini

    Smoked Ham, Melted Aged Cheddar, Grilled Levain Sourdough
    $11.50
  • Tuna Melt

    Albacore Tuna Mix, Melted Aged Cheddar, Sliced Tomato, Grilled Levain Sourdough
    $12.65
  • Grilled Cheese

    Cheddar Cheese, on Levain sourdough bread
    $9.75

Salads

  • Chicken Caesar Salad

    Romaine Lettuce, Spice Grilled Chicken, Shaved Parmesan, Herbed Sourdough Croutons, Caesar Dressing
    $13.75

Grab and Go

  • Chicken Caesar Salad

    Romaine Lettuce, Spice Grilled Chicken, Shaved Parmesan, Herbed Sourdough Croutons, Caesar Dressing
    $13.75
  • Grab-and-Go Coconut Chia Pudding w/ Pineapple

    Coconut Chia Pudding topped w/ Pineapple, Granola
    $6.50
  • Candy (choices may vary)

    Assorted Candy
    $1.75
  • Protein Bar

    Assorted Protein Bars
    $2.25
  • Chips (choices may vary)

    $2.95
  • Pastries

    Fresh Assorted Pastries from European Baking Company
    $3.95+
  • Banana

    $1.25
  • Gum (choices may vary)

    $1.75
  • Cup of Ice

    $0.50
  • York chocolate

    $0.25

Drinks

Drink Specials!

  • Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso

    Served Iced Only. Cardamom, Sea Salt, Splash of Oat Milk. Topped with Cardamom.
    $4.95+
  • Iced Coconut Mango Matcha

    Coconut Syrup, Mango Puree, Milk of Choice & Ceremonial Grade Matcha! Iced Only!
    $4.95+
  • Sweet Black IcedTea-Lemonade

    $5.50

Specialty Coffee

  • Lavender-Honey Latte

    Espresso, Lavender Syrup, Wildflower Honey, Steamed Milk.
    $4.95+
  • Turmeric-Honey Latte

    Espresso, Turmeric, Ginger, Black Pepper, Honey, Cinnamon, Steamed Milk
    $4.95+
  • Maui Latte

    Espresso, White Chocolate, Coconut Syrup, Cinnamon, Steamed Milk
    $4.95+
  • Mexican Mocha

    Espresso, Chocolate, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cayenne Pepper, Steamed Milk
    $4.95+
  • Horchata Latte

    Espresso, horchata rice syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, milk
    $4.95+
  • Salted Caramel Latte

    Espresso, caramel, himalayan pink salt, steamed milk
    $4.95+
  • Vietnamese Coffee

    Espresso, Condensed milk, Ice
    $4.95+
  • Dirty Chai

    Espresso, Vanilla Spiced Chai, Cinnamon, Steamed Milk
    $4.95+
  • Almond Joy

    Espresso, chocolate, coconut syrup, almond syrup, milk
    $4.95+
  • Caramel Flat White

    Espresso, caramel, steamed choice of milk, no foam
    $4.95+
  • Pistachio-Matcha Latte

    Culinary Grade Matcha, Pistachio & Coconut Syrup, Milk
    $4.95+
  • Pistachio White Mocha

    $4.95+
  • Chocolate Hazelnut Latte

    $4.95+

Coffee

  • Brewed Coffee

    Drip Coffee
    $2.95+
  • Latte

    Our signature espresso blend with steamed milk served iced or hot.
    $4.20+
  • Americano

    Espresso and water
    $3.20+
  • Cold Brew

    Dark Roast Coffee with a 24-hour Slow Extraction for a Bold, Robust Flavor.
    $4.20+
  • Cafe au Lait

    Drip coffee and topped steamed milk
    $3.20+
  • Double Espresso

    A double shot of our signature medium roast espresso.
    $3.20
  • Mocha

    Espresso, Chocolate and Steamed Milk
    $4.95+
  • Cappuccino

    Espresso with Steamed Foamy Milk, Only Served Hot
    $3.95+
  • Cortado

    Double Shot Espresso w/ Equal Parts Steamed Milk of Choice
    $4.20

Tea & More

  • Tea

    Hot or Iced Tea, assorted flavors
    $3.70+
  • London Fog

    Earl Grey Tea, Vanilla Syrup, Steamed Milk of Choice
    $4.70+
  • Chai Latte

    House-made Chai Syrup with Steamed Milk
    $4.20+
  • Matcha

    Pure Green Tea Matcha, Milk
    $4.20+
  • Milk

    Choice of Whole Milk, or 2% Milk
    $1.50+
  • Hot Chocolate

    Chocolate sauce, with steamed milk
    $3.50+
  • Chocolate Milk

    Chocolate, Milk of choice, Served Cold.
    $3.50+

Smoothies

  • Amazon Wonder

    Acai, peanut butter, banana, organic mango juice, ice
    $6.75+
  • Berry Nice

    Strawberry, banana, organic mango juice, ice
    $6.75+
  • Golden Mango

    Mango, Pineapple, Turmeric, Ice
    $6.75+
  • Green Machine

    Spinach, pineapple, ginger, organic mango juice, ice
    $6.75+
  • Island Vibes

    Mango, banana, ginger, pineapple, ice
    $6.75+
  • The Coffee Nut

    Espresso, banana, peanut butter, almond milk, whey protein powder, ice
    $6.75+
  • Acai Bowl

    Acai, Granola, Peanut Butter, Sliced Banana, Chia Seed, Shredded Coconut, Honey
    $11.50

Soft Drinks

  • Crystal Geyser

    $2.50
  • Bottled Soda

    $2.78
  • Mexican Coke

    Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
    $4.50
  • Energy Drinks

    Monster, S/F Monster, Red Bull, S/F Red Bull
    $3.00
  • Celsius Sparkling Water

    Orange, Kiwi Guava, Wild Berry
    $2.75
  • Arizona Tea

    $2.75
  • Powerade (Choices May Vary)

    $2.75
  • Sparkling Water

    $2.78
  • Orange Juice

    $4.50

Sauces To-Go

Sauces

  • Side of Red Salsa

    Guajillo Chile, roasted Garlic Salsa
    $0.50
  • Side of Caesar Dressing

    Side of Caesar Dressing
    $1.00
  • Side of Serrano Aioli

    Our signature house sauce! Perfect for everything
    $0.50
  • Side Cream Cheese

    2 oz. Side of Cream Cheese
    $1.50

Catering

Breakfast Catering

  • Breakfast Sandwich Package (48 hour advanced notice required for all orders)

    Breakfast Sandwich platter includes: (serves 10 people, all sandwiches cut in half, served with our signature Serrano Aioli) -3 Bacon, Egg and Cheese (Applewood smoked bacon, fried egg, cheddar, toasted brioche bun) -3 Ham , Egg and Cheese on Brioche Bun (Honey cured ham, fried egg, cheddar, brioche bun) -2 Breakfast Burritos (Chorizo, scrambled eggs, jack cheese, diced potatoes, cilantro, flour tortilla, garlic-guajillo salsa on side) -2 Lox Bagel (Smoked salmon, cream cheese, tomato, capers, red onion, toasted seeded bagel)
    $105.00
  • Hot Breakfast Package (48 hour advanced notice required for all orders)

    Package includes (serves 10 people): -Scrambled Eggs -Applewood smoked bacon -Red Potatoes -Levain Sourdough toast (served with butter and jelly) -Assorted Fruit Platter
    $155.00
  • Yogurt Parfaits

    12oz Individual cups
    $6.75
  • Assorted Bagels

    with cream cheese
    $4.50
  • Seasonal Fruit Platter

    Serves up to 15 people
    $75.00
  • Classic Hot Breakfast

    (Served with Ketchup, Guajillo Chili-Roasted Garlic Salsa) Applewood Smoked Bacon, Breakfast Potatoes, Levain Sourdough Toast (Includes butter & jelly), Scrambled Eggs
    $18.50
  • Seasonal Fruit Cup

    12oz individual cups
    $6.75
  • Hot Breakfast Sandwich

    Served with Serrano Aioli
    $11.50
  • Breakfast Burrito

    (Served with Scrambled Eggs, Shredded Cheese, Potatoes, Cilantro, Flour Tortilla, Guajillo Chili-Roasted Garlic Salsa)
    $13.50
  • Yogurt Parfaits

    12oz Individual cups
    $6.75
  • Assorted Bagels

    with cream cheese
    $4.50
  • Seasonal Fruit Platter

    Serves up to 15 people
    $75.00
  • Veggie Scramble

    $90.00
  • Ham & Cheese Scramble

    $90.00
  • Applewood Smoked Bacon

    $37.50
  • Pork Sausage Links

    $37.50
  • Eggs Benedict

    $82.50
  • Buttermilk Blueberry Pancakes

    $52.50
  • Breakfast Potatoes

    $37.50
  • Levain Sourdough Toast

    Includes butter and jelly
    $22.50

Sandwiches

  • Sandwich Platter Package (48 hour advanced notice required for all orders)

    Feeds 10 people, includes: (all sandwiches cut in half) -2 The Hog (Applewood smoked bacon, honey cured ham, cheddar, romaine lettuce, tomato, red onion, on jalapeño-cheddar sourdough -2 Cali Avo (Turkey, pepper jack cheese, olive oil smashed avocado, arugula, tomato on levain sourdough) -2 Veg Out (Marinated artichokes, white truffle oil, goat cheese, spinach, on levain sourdough) -2 Classic Tuna (Albacore tuna, romaine lettuce, tomato, pickles, on jalapeño-cheddar sourdough. -2 Grandma's Chicken (Shredded chicken salad, celery, red onion, cheddar cheese, on jalapeño-cheddar)
    $125.00
  • HG Signature Sandwiches

    15 person minimum, increments of 5 Choice of levain sourdough bread or wraps Served with lettuce, tomato, red onion & serrano aioli
    $13.50
  • Kettle Chips

    $3.50
  • Chocolate Chip Cookies

    $3.00
  • Individual Caesar Salad

    $5.00
  • Individual Mixed Green Salad

    $5.00

Salads

  • Blackened Chicken Caesar Salad

    Romaine lettuce, sourdough croutons, parmesan cheese, classic anchovy dressing.
    $30.00+
  • Mixed Greens Salad

    Organic baby greens, seasonal farmers market fruit, goat cheese, roasted walnuts, aged balsamic vinaigrette
    $18.00+
  • House Mixed Green Salad

    Feeds 6-8 people mixed greens, cherry tomato, cucumber, red onion, sherry vinaigrette, sourdough croutons
    $28.00
  • Caesar Salad

    romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, caesar dressing, sourdough crutons
    $32.00
  • Mediterranean Pasta Salad

    baby spinach, cucumber, cherry tomato, artichoke, chickpeas, olives, feta cheese, pasta, sherry vinaigrette
    $32.00
  • HG Seasonal Salad

    varies based on season
    $34.00
  • Spice Grilled Chicken

    $30.00
  • Garlic Black Pepper Skirt Steak

    $34.00
  • Grilled Herb-Citrus Shrimp

    $38.00

BBQ Menu

  • BBQ Package (48hour advanced notice required for all orders)

    Includes Smoked Santa Maria Tri-tip, Pulled Pork, Macaroni and Cheese, Roasted Vegetables, Cole Slaw, and Cornbread. (Serves 10 people)
    $252.00

Taco Menu

  • Taco Package (48hour advanced notice required on all orders)

    Includes Shredded Guajillo-Garlic Chicken, Beef Birria, Seasonal Roasted Vegetables, Cumin Black Beans, Cilantro-Lime Brown Rice, Tortilla Chips, Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa (mild), Roasted Arbol Chili Salsa (hot)
    $227.00

Asian Menu

  • Eastern Inspired Package

    -Garlic ginger chicken: sesame, sweet soy, green onion -Pork Spare Ribs: Sesame-Hoisin glaze, cilantro -King trumpet and Bok Choy stir fry -Lemongrass udon noodles, sesame chili oil, cilantro -Bacon fried rice-edamame, egg, carrots, cabbage
    $246.00

Desserts

  • Horchata Flan

    $4.00

Hors d'oeuvres

  • Smoked Salmon Chive Bellini

    caviar, dill, créme fraiche
    $5.50
  • Shrimp Ceviche

    mango, cilantro, tomatillo, corn chips
    $6.50
  • Spiced Lamb Meatball

    with apricot preserve
    $6.50
  • Shiitake Mushroom Lettuce Wraps

    with hoisin soy glaze
    $4.00

Grazing boards

  • Charcuterie

    Minimum order of 15 people
    $21.00
  • Vegetable & Cudité

    Minimum Order of 15 people
    $15.00
  • Mezze Station

    Minimum Order of 15 people
    $7.50

Hot Buffets

  • Pearls of the Mediterranean

    Grilled Portobello Mushroom (Vegetarian) Garlic-Herb Grilled Shrimp Blackened Chicken Includes Pearl Pasta, with Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, Mint, Basil, Sherry Vinaigrette Classic Caesar Salad
    $26.00
  • Taco Fiesta

    Served with Fresh Corn Tortillas, Southwestern Roasted Corn Salad, Cotija Cheese, Diced Onions, Cilantro, Limes, House Made Chips and Salsa
    $16.00
  • Low Country Backyard BBQ

    Includes Macaroni & Cheese, Apple Feta Salad
    $30.00

Dessert

  • Salted Caramel Brownie Bites

    $4.50
  • Coconut Tapioca Pudding Cups with Mango

    $4.50
  • Lemon-Raspberry Tartlets

    $5.50
  • Chocolate Chip Cookie

    $3.95

Higher Grounds Coffee + Cafe Locations and Hours

8010 Frost Street

(619) 206-0852
8010 Frost Street, San Diego, CA 92123
Closed • Opens Monday at 8AM
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Higher Grounds Coffee + Cafe

(619) 206-8000
5887 Copley Drive, San Diego, CA 92111
Closed • Opens Monday at 7AM
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