Stockton's 5 top spots to score coffee on a budget

Stockton's 5 top spots to score coffee on a budgetBlackwater Cafe | Photo: Teresa S./Yelp
Hoodline
Published on July 22, 2019

Looking to sample the best coffee around town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable coffee hot spots in Stockton, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.

1. House Of Shaw Espresso Cafe

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Topping the list is House of Shaw Espresso Cafe,  located at 227 Dorris Place in the University. The coffee and tea spot, which offers bagels and sandwiches, is the highest-rated cheap coffee spot in Stockton, boasting 4.5 stars out of 147 reviews on Yelp.

Craving coffee and other goodies? Try the cappuccino and Turkish coffee at this spot. The place also offers dishes for the vegetarian, such as the vegetable sandwich in pocket bread or a Geneva roll. Be sure to save room for lemon meringue pie.

2. Blackwater Cafe

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Next up is Midtown West's Blackwater Cafe, situated at 912 N. Yosemite St. With 4.5 stars out of 114 reviews on Yelp, the music venue, coffee, tea, breakfast and brunch spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option. 

With live music weekly and local artwork on display, Blackwater Cafe has been receiving positive attention. On the menu, expect to find Belgium waffles with fresh fruit and be sure to try the grilled jack cheese sandwich.

3. Dutch Bros Coffee

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Dutch Bros Coffee, a coffee and tea spot that offers juices and smoothies and more in the University, is another inexpensive go-to spot. With four stars out of 162 Yelp reviews., head over to 1665 Pacific Ave. to see for yourself. 

Find your perfect drink at this establishment. Whether you are looking for the Americano blend, or maybe an amaretto latte, this spot has it all. The kids menu even offers hot chocolate. (See the full menu here.)

4. BAMBU

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Over in Tam O'Shanter, check out BAMBU, which has earned four stars out of 154 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the coffee, tea and bubble tea spot, which offers juices, smoothies and more, by heading over to 1304 E. Hammer Lane. 

Made with fresh ingredients, Bambu offers more than 90 different and unique drinks. The Vietnamese drink, Che, is the spot's specialty drink and is gluten and dairy-free. See full menu here.

5. California Donuts And Deli

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Last but not least, there's California Donuts And Deli, an Oak Park favorite with 4.5 stars out of 39 reviews. Stop by 4130 N. El Dorado St. to hit up the deli, coffee and tea spot, which offers doughnuts and more, next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings on a budget. 

Serving fresh coffees and cappuccinos, along with doughnuts and burgers, check out this place the next time you are looking for an inexpensive option.


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