OG from San Marcos, this has been my go to spot pre covid! Love how spacious the location is along…read morewith a nice outdoor patio! Great coffee, great food, and great baristas. Glad it has finally made its way over to vista :)

Stopped by Ascend Coffee in Vista and was surprised by how big the space is. It has plenty of…read moreseating and seems like a nice spot if you want to hang out or get some work done. I ordered the caramel brulee with 20 percent sugar, but it was not for me. The coffee itself tasted a little burnt and somehow was still overly syrupy sweet. I was hoping the lower sugar level would let more of the coffee flavor come through, but the drink just felt unbalanced. The staff was friendly and the service was good, so I appreciated that. Unfortunately the drink was enough that I do not see myself coming back.

Best Chai Latte I've ever had. Had a taste of fresh ginger and it was so good. Hubby had the…read morechronic tonic and it was good. We can't wait to come back. This place is spacious!! Lots of seating, light, and super airy. Great place to grab a coffee and relax. Parking wasn't an issue. Service wasn't really friendly - no greeting when walked in or when we walked up to the counter. Maybe she was just ready to go home. We'll come back and give it another chance, maybe it was an off day. Lots of cute merchandise available. Some seating outside as well.

Iced matcha latte with oatmilk was milky despite it having a great green color - will try a chai…read morelatte next time It is spacious with plenty of seating inside. Definitely feels like the Oceanside location with more merch/decor geared toward coffee and weed lol - aka always good vibes

Notice they opened this Banana Dang in Vista CA and I had to stop by to try some coffee…read more I ordered a hot Vietnamese coffee. It was flavored good. The best part was that it was strong and woke me up for a long drive ahead. Cute little coffee shop. Service was fast.

Natural banana has to be my favorite flavor! So swing that this place makes coffee, smoothies,…read morepastries with the natural banana flavor brings my heart so much joy. I hate the taste of artificial banana syrup and finally having the option to not have that in my drinks is so nice. My co-worker introduced me to this place and I could've sworn that I had a matcha latte with banana foam? I'm not so sure because I ended up going on my own and was told that they don't do banana foam. Which is pretty sad if that's the case :( maybe it should be considered :) (hence the -1 star) regardless I have tried most of the drinks on their menu and have fallen in love with the Golden Chai. I would say it's a pretty acquired taste and at first some getting used to. Another recommendation I have would be their banana loaf!! So worth it!! The banana chunks make this loaf stand out from any other place.

Hands down one of the best coffee shops in town. Besides Starbucks we don't really have any good…read morecoffee options in San Marcos. I love their cold brew. They are able to adjust the sweetness to your liking. Staff is always friendly. They opened up shop on CSUSM campus, where I work. It's the highlight of my day. :)

I'm a big coffee lover, so I'm always excited to try new spots. I actually came across this place a…read morewhile back but thr Vista location, it's a small drive-through hut, and at the time, I wasn't too impressed. Recently, I found myself in San Marcos and decided to give it another shot at this location and I'm so glad I did! I've been back a few times now, and every visit has been great. The shop is in a convenient shopping center with plenty of parking, which is always a plus. It's a small, cozy spot with a really cute setup. Each time I've gone, it's been the same person working, and he's always incredibly friendly and welcoming, which makes a big difference. I've tried a few different coffee drinks, and every single one has been delicious although the Mazapan Latte is my absolute favorite! Definitely a must try. The combination of great service and consistently amazing coffee is exactly why I keep coming back. Definitely worth checking out and making the drive since I'm in Carlsbad.

Cozy atmosphere, always delicious food ,good vibes and best coffee in San Marcos…read more Worth visiting for sure there's there's a nice outdoor seating area where you can enjoy your morning coffee and croissant

Came here in need of breakfast and Mika's did not disappoint…read more I opted for a Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast and it was pretty good! I got nice fatty flavors from the avocado and smoked salmon. The capers on top added a little zing to my bites.

It was very good and so cute inside. The employees were very nice even though we asked about so…read moremany drinks.

I checked this place out with my boyfriend since he got a gift card from a neighbor. It's a cute…read moreneighborhood cafe with beautiful desserts. The service was friendly. We ordered the large honeydew with brown sugar boba and this peach dessert to share. The honeydew boba was marked as one of their most popular options, so I was disappointed that the boba was very over cooked and too soft. It was also served with crushed ice, so occasionally I would also get small pieces of ice coming through the straw, which I did not care for. The peach dessert was gorgeous in the case but I think the way it was served in an oversized plastic container that I'm guessing they also use to sandwiches did make the experience feel a little less luxe. I think for $15 it could have been in an appropriately sized container. It was nice tasting, but I'm not sure I would come here again.

I was pleased to find this gem in San Marcos! They have a small menu, but donned a decent selection…read moreof fun coffee concoctions. I treated myself to a lavender latte during my visit to power me through a few hours of work while waiting for my car to be serviced nearby. The latte was delicious, but a little too sweet for my taste. I wish there was an option to make it less sweet. It's possible that it was an option, but I didn't know about it. If you like the taste of coffee to come out more when enjoying an espresso drink, the lavender latte may be too sweet to your liking. The ambiance is perfect for a work day or even a intimate conversation with a friend.

I was coming to Awaken 3mo and if I didnt get coffee from home I would come to get a lavender & SF…read morevanilla latte with an add shot. It was delicious and something I looked forward to. The staff always was so positive, friendly and working hard. I loved it so much I started to serve in the awaken cafe and love the people & the vibe.

I was in the area so I was looking for a place to grab some coffee…read more I came across this place and it looked interesting so I wanted to check it out. Half of the shop is sectioned off for their non profit for cats that are looking for a home. It's got glass windows so you can watch the cats while post up and work. I wanted to get two drinks cause everything looked so good lol I got the salted caramel latte and the Love Cloud Cold Brew. I really liked the Love Cloud Cold Brew. It's a vanilla cold brew with strawberry foam on top. It's a great strawberries and cream cold brew. It was nicely balanced. Not too sweet and you can taste the coffee in it. The salted caramel latte was okay. It has an interesting aftertaste to it. Kinda like a butterscotch taste vs. salted caramel. If I'm back in the area, I would come back for that Love Cloud Cold Brew

What a fun place! I took my 10 year old daughter and her friend here for dinner and some cat fun…read more They had a blast! If your kids are under 15 (I think it's 15) they require an adult with them. This place has adopted out of 1600 cats since they opened! Each cat is adoptable. They are playful and friendly and super loved.

Best kept secret and hidden gem in the Shadow ridge area of Vista…read more My daughter and I shared a Morning Glory burrito that was vegan and delicious! I had a blueberry smoothie and my daughter an iced coffee. Ruby our server was super helpful taking our order and serving our food. They also have an outdoor area so our dog could join us. Great prices and value... I'll be back soon!

​Read carefully before you consider giving this place a single penny, she doesn't deserve your…read morebusiness​! ​I don't know HOW this place has 4.5 stars overall. ​I got there at 9am on a Monday with a co-worker. We ordered coffee and then started working on our laptops. From the get go we could tell the cashier woman was NOT a friendly person, it was like we were annoying her by being in her cafe. Our goal was to work there for the day and eat lunch there as well. There were hardly any other customers in the place the entire time we were there. At about 11:20 the cashier woman came to our table with our original receipt and showed us the time stamp on the receipt and said, "I told you you can only be here for about an hour, this is not the kind of cafe where you can sit and work all day." I said, "It's only 11:20, it's not even lunch time, we planned on ordering lunch here as well." She just walked away and said nothing. ​We should have left but we were in the middle of working. We did end up ordering food, 2 avocado toast dishes. They made one of them incorrectly and they tasted just OK. We certainly didn't tip her and we certainly will NOT be going back there EVER again. There are other reviewers who feel the same way about this woman, read carefully before you consider giving this place a single penny, she doesn't deserve your business. W​e are always looking for nice little cafes to work from, she could have gotten 2 new customers for life, instead she gets this review and maybe one day will learn a lesson.

Got to try an Iced Ube Vanilla Latte from their Pop-Up. They were at the Vista Strawberry Festival…read moreand I needed a coffee. It was Berry Good although I didn't try their strawberry option. Fun that they had the option though!!!

Support local and visit Mr Brown Bean for your next coffee fix!…read more The holidays are here, so that means holiday drinks have arrived! Try their delicious coffees at one of their locations detailed below. You can also purchase gift boxes here for the coffee lovers in your life (or for yourself) and choose from their roasted coffee bags, glass bottles, mug, homemade lavender syrup and holiday tote bags! Along with any purchase, you can send a free holiday postcard to one of your loved ones and they will make sure your loved ones receive it in time for the holidays! You can find Mr. Brown Bean at: ° Del Mar Farmers Market every Saturday 12 to 4pm San Marcos Farmers Market every Tuesday 3-7pm * San Marcos, Holly, Jolly Holiday Market December 3 from 10 AM through 4 PM at 251 North City Drive, CA 92078