Menu · 2460 Imperial Ave · San Diego
Signatures,
seasonals,
staples.
Our full menu — served daily at the Imperial Ave cafe. Direct-trade espresso, Kagoshima ceremonial-grade matcha, house-crafted syrups, and the signature drinks people drive across town for.
Category
Traditional
The classics, pulled to spec on our single-origin house espresso. Served with sparkling water where noted.
Espresso
Single origin, served with sparkling water.
$4.00Americano
10oz espresso over water.
$4.00Cortado
4oz, served with sparkling water.
$5.00Cappuccino
8oz.
$5.00Flat White
8oz.
$5.00Latte
12oz / 16oz.
$7.00Cold Brew
Slow-steeped, smooth, low-acid.
$5.00
Category
Specialty Coffee
The drinks that made us. House-crafted syrups, bold flavor pairings, every one worth ordering twice.
Black Sheep
SignatureHoney lavender syrup, activated charcoal, espresso, milk.
$7.00Milk & Honey
SignatureVanilla-infused honey syrup, cinnamon, espresso, milk.
$7.00Twenty-Three
SignatureA bold, creamy iced beverage — espresso and cold brew shaken with condensed milk.
$7.00Mockiatto
House-made salted caramel sauce, espresso, milk.
$7.00Pistachio Cold Foam Latte
In-house crafted pistachio cold foam poured over an iced latte.
$7.00Passionfruit Tonic
Espresso with passionfruit syrup, prepared over tonic water.
$7.00Guava Tonic
Espresso with guava syrup, prepared over tonic water.
$7.00
Category
Teas & Matchas
Kagoshima ceremonial-grade matcha and single-origin loose-leaf teas. Every cup earned.
Matcha Latte
Kagoshima ceremonial-grade matcha, prepared with milk.
$7.50Dreamers Matcha
SignatureCeremonial-grade matcha prepared with strawberry coconut infused sauce, topped with house-crafted strawberry coconut foam.
$8.00White Sheep
Chai, honey lavender syrup, milk.
$6.00Chai
House chai concentrate, steamed milk.
$6.00Assam Tea
Black tea.
$4.50Jasmine Tea
Floral, scented green tea.
$4.50Rooibos Scarlet Tea
Very berry forward, full tartness.
$4.50
Category
Refreshers
The cold side of the bar — bright, fruit-forward, built for San Diego afternoons.
Guava Matcha Lemonade
Ceremonial-grade matcha with guava syrup and lemonade.
$7.50Mango Matcha Lemonade
Ceremonial-grade matcha with mango sauce and lemonade.
$7.50Passionfruit Herbal Lemonade
Scarlet rooibos herbal tea prepared with lemonade and passionfruit syrup.
$6.00Mango Lemonade
Fresh mango, house lemonade.
$5.00Cold Brew
Slow-steeped, smooth, low-acid.
$5.00Topo Chico
Mineral water, glass bottle.
$3.50
Menu and pricing subject to change. Seasonal items rotate — ask your barista for today's full lineup.
Worth the drive
Start with the signatures.
New to Shepherds? Order a Black Sheep, a Dreamers Matcha, or a Twenty-Three — the three drinks our regulars tell their friends about.
