2025 Surf City USA® Foodie Awards Best Coffee Winner: 602 Coffee House
If a morning caffeine fix is a must even on vacation, add 602 Coffee House as the first stop on your itinerary. This winner of the 2025 Surf City USA® Foodie Awards serves up what is indisputably the best coffee in town from its two locations in Huntington Beach.
Opened in 2018 by owner Danny Othman, 602 Coffee House has since become a quintessential neighborhood gathering spot. Its flagship is located downtown at 602 Pacific Coast Highway, offering unparalleled views of the surf and sand just across the street.
Expect casual vibes and a line out the door if you arrive too late. But if you show up at 6:30, you’ll be treated to a powerful brew and a serene setting complete with the sounds of waves crashing in the distance. Grab a seat on the front patio and savor your first cup of the day. After all, the sign on the window got it right: Coffee’s better by the beach…