I don't usually leave negative reviews being that I am a small business owner as well, but this…read moreexperience was honestly pretty disappointing. They advertise "100% natural smoothies," which is the main reason we stopped in. We ordered a 4 berry smoothie, and what we got was basically a cup packed with ice, filled with water, and topped off with a little organic juice. It was extremely watered down and not even close to what you'd expect from a real smoothie. Normally I would say something and give them a chance to fix it, but the employee's attitude made that feel pointless. She had zero personality and seemed almost annoyed that we even ordered--like it was an inconvenience. It felt like she knew the product wasn't good and didn't care at all. Pretty frustrating overall, especially when the advertising sets a completely different expectation.

First time here!! Shout out to TIM!!! He was so awesome and kind! He helped me pick out the best…read moreitems on the menu! The vibe was super calm and chill on the inside. We need more TIM'S in the world- nice and kind! Thanks for making my experience so fun. ~Jack K. 3/11/26 3:30 PM

Rich, bold, and insanely good. This Seven Seas Roasting is located in the art district of Solana…read moreBeach, which is a prime location for enjoying the coast with shopping & good eats. I ordered the Honey Cinnamon Latte (espresso, fresh honey, and cinnamon). 10/10 as this is well balanced with quality espresso. There are a few tables w/ chairs directly outside but ample places to sit and walk to within this district.

Iced Honey Lavender Latte now costs $7.50 ;( The barista…read moredid accommodate me when I asked for half sweet, and it was made very well. The drink itself is delicious, but not sure if I would come every week for this price (personally). Maybe just once in a while! The interior space got revamped so that the workers have more wiggle room, that was cool to see. I didn't see much else that changed though-- oh besides that and the prices. The week before, I ordered the $7.25 Iced Blood Orange Basil Latte (seasonal special). I was eager to try it because I do enjoy citrus notes with my coffee. But this one lacked the flavors I was hoping to taste. It was all too subtle for me. I wouldn't order it again, but it was nice to try. 4-5 stars! Overall, I've enjoyed my many visits to 7 Seas Roasting & been here through many changes. I do think the coffee drinks are pretty solid and would recommend checking out their seasonal specials when they have them. My top favorites would be: dark mocha raspberry, banana split latte, and the thin mint latte. If you ever see these on the menu, I highly recommend trying them! They have ample seating, outdoors only. The baristas are alll very kind too. It's a great place to spend your time at.

Les plats sont d'une qualité et d'une fraicheur irréprochables…read more Quant à la pâtisserie c'est clairement du haut de gamme. Le moindre détail est pensé pour le confort visuel et gustatif du consommateur. Je recommande sans retenue.

This French patisserie and breakfast place is amazing.. we had been to this place multiple times…read moreand tried the meringue, the different patisseries, amazing!!.. but the breakfast is even more heavenly.. the frittata omelette is a pure delight.. I normally add smoked salmon as extra protein to it.. the goat cheese is so velvety.. to finish it off, coffee French style The ambiance is also very bakery style.. love the Paul Hollywood British bake show episodes being played regularly on the nice size screen in the background.. also the water is served in bormiolli rocco textured water glasses..

Are you looking for delicious empanadas and refreshing drinks in Encinitas? Bump Coffee has the…read morebest empanadas! Just stop by and try it! I love this place. I went twice with my family in two consecutive days. For the first visit, we ordered: -Ham & Cheese empanada -Baco Egg & cheese empanada -Sausage egg & cheese empanada -Pour over Coffee with cream and sugar -Coffee Mojito Their coffee Mojito is their signature drinks. It was very refreshing, creamy and perfectly sweetened. It was just a delightful drink. Their empanadas were very fresh, savory, flavorful, flaky, and golden. There was explosion of flavors in every bite of each type of empanadas. We ordered the same empanadas and drinks for the second time too. The staff were energetic and friendly. The service was fast. It is a great place to stop by if you are craving empanadas or refreshing drinks. You will get an excellent service too.

Making our way down to San Diego and took the coastal route. My thought was to stop at the first…read more"coffee stop" I could see. Bump stood out and we luckily found a spot behind the place. Parking is tight but there's about 6 spots. The menu is real small. Simply the basics, hot or iced coffee. I opted for an iced with cream and sugar. It was good. But the vibes inside proved to definitely be a locals only spot. We felt very out of place, the inside was not inviting at all.

OMG. I SCREWED UP IN MY ORDERING. BB made it right at no charge. WOW. what a place. I ll be back…read morebut next time make sure I order it correctly. Thanks BB

Better Buzz is my absolute favorite coffee shop, and this is my favorite location. When I first…read morestarted coming here, the Hazelnut Divinity was my go to order. I liked how sweet it was, but now I prefer getting it half sweet. The signature drink is the Best Drink Ever. It is an Americano made with their house vanilla power, which gets mixed in with the espresso shots. It makes the drink creamier, but it still feels lighter than a latte. Over the past year, they have been rolling out a ton of different flavored cold foams. My personal favorited was a blue berry cold foam, but they had a coconut cold foam that tasted light summer. Lately I've been getting the Caramel Best Drink Ever. If it's your first time here, you can't go wrong with it. Better Buzz also has some solid food options. I like Better Breakfast Sandwich and it comes on a pretzel bun. If I am getting food, I almost always order the OG Açaí Bowl. It's great after a long run or a hot day at the beach. Sign up for the rewards program because you will be coming back :)

the sweetest people!! so happy I came here the made my day and the matcha was delicious!read more

I've been a big fan of LJJ since it opened many years ago. It's great to support a locally…read moreindependent small business as fantastic as LJJ and owner, Tatiana, aka Tiana or T. T and the girls are simply the best from their friendly and personal service to the amazing tasting organic drinks and bites. I love that I can get organic decaf coffee. The sweet girls are on it! They know my name and drink as soon as I walk or drive up. You feel so special! They sell nice merchandise too. Dog friendly place! It's my dog's go-to favorite spot for a snack and pets! She's excitably bonkers whenever we're anywhere in the vicinity!! The hubby and our other dog are also regular customers for good reason. Walk-up or drive-thru, Bonus! Safe to say LJJ is "our" happy place! Thank you and we love you!

Bump Coffee is a great little local spot. It's small and definitely more of a grab-and-go place…read moresince there's no seating, but it has that cozy neighborhood feel where it seems like everyone knows each other. I tried their empanadas -- they're on the smaller side, but warm, flaky, and really flavorful. The cold brew was strong, and the mint coffee with the soft top was amazing. I really loved the mint flavor. Definitely coming back.

When I first walked in to bump coffee, I noticed in a case behind the counter they were these…read moreitems. I thought they were maybe danish or croissants and then I was told no what we sell is empanadas. Bacon, ham, sausage and I remember thinking, I have never thought of having an empanada for breakfast or lunch. So yesterday, my curiosity got the best of me and I went in after my walk and bought some. All the flavors that I wanted had been sold out and are sold out every day before 10 AM. OK, reboot. I talked to the lovely lovely women behind the counter and then I think the manager or the owner came up to me and said we can sell them to you frozen and you can heat them up at home. So we did for appetizers last night. OMG! They were without a doubt the best new appetizer we have ever had, we could only eat between us three maybe two, but they were so full of flavor and cheese and a little egg and the meats. It's in a little mall next to VG so easy to find a lot of parking on the street and their lot, the service is nothing but smiles and how can I help? This is a rad place and by the way, the coffee is outstanding.

What was one of my go-to coffee shops is pushing towards the no-go category…read more They stopped carrying my favorite beans a long time ago so I am looking for a suitable replacement. It was not busy at all so I was trying to ask the girls working by the machines (where the beans are) about some of the different beans. They completely ignored me while they just carried on a conversation between the two of them, while one was just standing there eating something. I almost just left to go find another coffee shop. Even when I bought a pound of beans, the girl at the register had to go over and get them herself. Because the girl at the register was helpful is the only reason this bumped up to 2 stars.

I give 5 stars because they have The best drip coffee hands…read moredown. I can't get brewed coffee anywhere that compares to Peet's. Which does drive me a little nuts because I would be so happy if more places had drip coffee like they do! But that being said Peet's is the KING of drip coffee. Good iced tea as well.

AN EXPERIENCE TO REMEMBER Lofty Coffee is perched on a hill…read moreat the edge of Encinitas, overlooking Highway 101 as it winds past sweeping views of the Pacific on its way toward Del Mar and Torrey Pines. SLOW DOWN AND BREATHE It's the kind of place that naturally slows you down--an easy morning or afternoon refuge where expertly brewed coffee, refreshing drinks, and thoughtfully made treats invite you to linger. FEED YOUR SWEET TOOTH The glass case greets you like a siren song, filled with organic and indulgent pastries whose aromas are as irresistible as the sandy beach stretching just across the street. FUEL YOUR BODY And it's not all sweets. Lofty also serves hearty, satisfying food that actually fills you up and delivers on flavor for more discerning tastes. FEEL THE COASTAL VIBE You'll find yourself among locals and travelers alike--many of whom wish they lived here, in the kind of coastal town that Lofty helps make feel like home. And, Parking and service are above average for the area.

Recently diagnosed with a life-changing deal, I'm suddenly That Person looking for food that meets…read moremy restrictions. I do my best to find places that have menu items in place that work already. In this case, I was visiting the area briefly and spotted this local favorite. Great find! Kick-ass staff working their butts off to get food out fast and to order, decent seating, good food and coffee that was a treat! I started across the street at this venue's roasting house because their locale looked nicer, more spacious, further from the road, but their breakfast menu is different. Rather than asking for special treatment there, I walked across the street to the corner café. The only change-up I had to make was swapping out bread for GF. No problem whatsoever. Was going to read, but locals were friendly and social, fine by me. Learned about the area over breakfast, got a little peaceful reading in over the last of my coffee, and now I'm off to adventure as recommended by locals I met here. Though they weren't chatty (No shade! Fine! They're at work!), I can't commend the staff here enough. Tip well. Tip often.

Food/Drink: 9/10 Service: 9/10…read moreAmbiance: 9/10 GOOD Coffee right in front of the beach? This is the place. Not too much seating and parking's a bit tough but once you settle down, it's great. Right across the Patagonia store. Very peaceful. Also really kind baristas. They use zumbar beans!

Close to our hotel, we were thrilled to have this little coffee shop literally a skip and a jump…read moreaway. It's cute, small with limited outdoor seating. A bonus: a view of the Cardiff surfer and ocean right down the street. On a Monday morning, the cafe had a steady stream of customers but was not overflowing or overstimulating as other guests have noted. We are decaf mocha snobs and enjoy trying new independent coffee shops on our travels. In addition to the setting, we would rank the beauty of our mochas right up there with the best of the best. Hats off to the talent of the baristas. Now for the real test: taste. On this important feature, we would only give our mochas 3-stars. The flavor was bland and watered down. Not really chocolaty nor espresso-ish. My husband, an ex-barista, felt the shots were pulled too quickly and thus did not have a robust flavor. The chocolate was not super sweet, which we appreciated. It was, however, lacking in that dark chocolate taste that's so important in high quality mochas. The staff were efficient but not at all engaging. They chatted with each other but not customers. This seemingly small factor makes a big difference in the experience for guests. We didn't try a pastry though the limited selection looked yummy. This shop also sells Zumbar roasted beans, a nice perk. Rose Hill Purveyors is worth a visit for the experience alone. Maybe other coffee drinks will be more to your liking.