Downtown Ramona’s caffeine scene is getting a serious upgrade this summer, as Manzanita Roasting Company turns a 1920s house into its latest small-batch coffee hangout, complete with indoor tables and room to linger outside. The new spot will build on the roaster’s Bernardo Winery base and its Escondido café, with owners saying they want this location to be heavy on handcrafted espresso drinks, breakfast favorites and community events.
Where It’s Going And When
Owners Samantha and Weston Nawrocki are taking over a 1920s house on D Street and refitting it as a full-service café with a patio, outdoor garden and a dedicated pickup zone for to-go orders. They are targeting a late July or early August 2026 opening, with daily hours slated for 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The couple told reporters they plan to join the Ramona Chamber of Commerce and regularly host fundraisers, live music, makers markets and a job fair. They also intend to lean on local ingredients throughout the menu, according to The San Diego Union-Tribune.
Menu And Service
The Ramona café is set up as a breakfast-first operation. Expect avocado toast, hot-pressed paninis, bagel sandwiches and a rotating pastry case, along with tea, smoothies and lemonade. On the coffee front, the shop will pour Manzanita’s lineup of handcrafted drinks, including hot and iced lattes, cappuccinos and Americanos. Online ordering will be available, with a pickup lane designed to keep morning crowds moving, per WhatNow.
Roastery Roots And Owners
Manzanita launched in 2015 as a small-batch roaster operating out of the Bernardo Winery before growing into cafés in Rancho Bernardo and Escondido. The brand is helmed by Weston and Samantha Nawrocki, who bring a mix of culinary and wine-world credentials: Weston has French culinary training and sommelier chops, while Samantha comes from winery marketing and has family ties to the historic Bernardo Winery. That background has shaped Manzanita’s focus on single-lot beans and carefully sourced food components, according to Eater San Diego.
What’s Next For Ramona
In an announcement shared with local outlets, the owners wrote, "We're so excited to share that Manzanita Roasting Company is coming to Ramona late this spring!" as reported by WhatNow. They say they hope to build the Ramona café around local producers and community-focused events as they settle into the neighborhood, adding another independent option to the town’s small-business mix.
