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Encinitas, California
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Necessity Coffee was founded by Jon Runion, a longtime barista and roaster who wanted to create a welcoming café focused on hospitality and connection in every cup.
The name “Necessity” comes from the way people talk about coffee — not as a luxury, but as something they truly need to start their day, and that feeling helped inspire the brand.
Necessity Coffee features a rotating menu that changes about every six weeks, keeping drinks fresh, creative, and exciting for returning visitors.
The café moved to a larger, brighter location on Second Street in Encinitas celebrating its grand opening on January 31 giving it more space and visibility while staying rooted in the community.
Visitors consistently praise the knowledgeable, friendly baristas and the café’s relaxed atmosphere, making it feel like a local gathering spot as much as a specialty coffee destination.
Necessity Coffee shares its space with a local ceramics and pottery studio, blending creativity and craft in one cozy Encinitas spot.
