Oceanside’s oldest coffee shop Jitters gets a fresh start

Brew espresso from a coffee machine into a brown porcelain cup at Jitters Coffee Pub Photo courtesy of Jitters Coffee Pub Jitters Coffee Pub Oceanside s oldest coffee shop is getting a fresh new vibe After nearly years as a district hub Jitters is teaming up with chef Felix Alcaide One Kitchen Collaborative and GRAMMY-winning local Jason Mraz for a full refresh new look new menu and a full lineup of events Jitters has consistently been a place to connect recharge and create Mraz has played impromptu sets there for years and sees it as part of his roots Jitters is a place that has seen my friends and me through so various chapters of life he declared I started my career strumming songs in the corner of a coffee shop Oceanside deserves a place like this where everyone can feel at home and gather for good food and good fun The renovation wrapped in late April by rolling out neighborhood events The first Taco Tuesday kicked off on April with more on May and June Chef Alcaide s new menu keeps the soul of Jitters intact while adding globally inspired plant-forward dishes using local ingredients like a killer falafel burger and rotating avocado toast Sweet blended drinks are still on the menu just slimmed down The big reveal happens July with the Summer Bash from to p m Expect live music DJ sets comedy workshops and food celebrating Jitters as Oceanside s go-to third space Local love remains central Jitters continues to patronage area artists farms including Mraz s own and nearby businesses like Cats Crystals This isn t just a facelift it s a homecoming reported longtime owner Gilley Jitters has perpetually been more than coffee it s full of heart humor and area We can t wait to welcome everyone back Follow Jitters on Facebook and Instagram for updates and upcoming events