North Park · San Diego
Food & Drink
Everything Young Hickory serves, from the espresso bar to the pastry case. Drinks are made to order, the kitchen runs until the case is empty, and the beer list changes whenever someone finishes a keg.
The Cinnamon Toast Latte
Cinnamon steeped straight into the milk, a double shot of espresso, and a dusting of cinnamon sugar on top. It started as a winter special and never came off the board. Iced from May to September, always asked for by name.
Espresso Bar
- EspressoTwo ounces, straight into a small cup.
- MacchiatoMarked with a spoon of foam.
- CortadoEspresso cut with a little steamed milk.
- CappuccinoEspresso, milk, and more foam than you think.
- Flat WhiteShorter shots, thinner foam.
- LatteThe long one. Oat and almond, no upcharge.
- Cinnamon Toast LatteThe house drink. Recipe above.
- MochaDark chocolate at the bottom of the cup.
- Cold BrewSteeped overnight, poured over ice.
- DripBird Rock, brewed by the batch.
- Chai LatteSpiced and lightly sweet.
- Hot ChocolateFor whoever came along.
Beer & Wine
- Draft beerTwo rotating taps, usually local.
- Craft beer cansThe cooler, and a fridge for the road.
- House red or whiteBy the glass.
- MicheladaBeer, lime, and a rim of spice.
- MimosaMostly on weekends.
Kitchen
- Bacon, egg & cheeseOn a roll, pressed until it holds.
- Breakfast burritoEggs, potato, salsa, foil.
- Avocado toastThick cut, chilli, lemon.
- Acai bowlGranola, banana, coconut.
- Bagel & cream cheeseToasted properly, which is the whole trick.
- Pastry of the dayWhatever the baker brought that morning.
Beans to Take Home
- Black GoldThe everyday blend, 12 oz bags.
- AgaroThe bright one.
- Pipeline EspressoWhat we pull the shots with.
- Decaf EspressoSwiss water process.
- Bulk bag, 5 lbFor the office, or the very committed.
Beans come from Bird Rock Coffee Roasters and are sold whole or ground to order. Oat, almond and whole milk, no upcharge. If you are stubborn about cinnamon, the Cinnamon Toast Latte is easy enough to make at home.