Local Hangouts

There are a number of cafes and other spots around San Diego where chess players regularly congregate for some casual play. This is a list of the ones we’ve found so far. Please add a comment if you know of others.

Twiggs Coffeehouse in University Heights
4590 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 296-0616
http://www.twiggs.org

Kadan Club in University Heights
4696 30th Street
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 640-2500
http://www.kadanclub.com/

Lestat’s in University Heights
3343 Adams Ave
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 282-0437
http://www.lestats.com/

Pannikan Coffee and Tea in La Jolla
7467 Girard Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-5453
http://pannikincoffeeandtea.com/

Starbucks Mira Mesa
8250 Mira Mesa Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 586-6361

Vinaka Cafe in Carlsbad
300 Carlsbad Village Dr Ste 211
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 720-7890

Rebecca’s Coffee House in South Park
3015 Juniper Street
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 284-3663

The Churchill Cigar Lounge in Old Town
2415 San Diego Avenue Suite 102
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 546-7758

Dussini’s Loft Bar in Downtown SD
275 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-4323
www.dussini.com

Darband Fifth Avenue Grill in Downtown SD
1556 5th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 230-1001

Giant chess sets at Horton Plaza

Giant chess sets at Horton Plaza

Westfield Horton Plaza Shopping Center in Downtown SD
324 Horton Plaza
San Diego CA 92101-5481
(619) 239-8180

4 Responses to Local Hangouts

  1. Michael on September 1, 2010 at 10:18 pm

    There’s usually a giant chess board outside of Geppetto’s Toy Shop at Flower Hill Promenade in Del Mar. (Off the 5 at Via De La Valle)

  2. Jonathan Patriarca on November 22, 2010 at 3:24 pm

    Former coffee house, “Cream”, on Park Ave. was sold to Le Stats. So now there are 2 Lestat’s Coffee houses to play chess!

  3. Sue D. on February 6, 2012 at 11:08 am

    Westfield Mission Valley Shopping Center(near Target)
    1640 Camino Del Rio North
    San Diego, CA. 92108-1506
    (619)296-6375

  4. Keith Wetterer on February 21, 2012 at 7:43 pm

    Each Tuesday at 2:30 PM, chess players can meet at the Point Loma Library 3701 Voltaire St. @ Poinsettia Dr. It is very informal. If people show up, they play. Bring a set and board, if you can. Players meet on the lower level. Check in with the children’s librarian. All ages and levels of play are welcome. I usually show up. It can be hit or miss as to whether other players come. I hope over time, a regular group of players show up. The librarian can make an announcement that may bring some players. Keith Wetterer

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