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