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Black Rock Coffee Bar

3.7 (60 reviews)
Open 5:00 am - 7:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Strawberry matcha blended
Alex D.

Came here for the first time yesterday, and this is a drive-thru only. They were not busy on a Sunday, service was fast, and the employees were all nice. The coffee was strong. I ordered a Mocha blended. Next time I'd like to try something else, since they have a lot of flavor options.

Matcha

Worse matcha ever it is just straight milk no matcha flavor whatsoever. Should have got a coffee

Hair in my coffee

Not bad coffee, but was not thrilled to find a hair from one of the staff in it. Photo below, I have short black hair and this is longer brunette hair so I know it's not mine.

Cranberry energy drink (FUEL)
Marcus F.

It's not Dutch Bros but it's a viable alternative. My recommendation is to do your drink research beforehand. There are many drink options and configurations that simply aren't on their drive-thru menu.. At least on the afternoon I went, there was no barista standing in the drive-thru line waiting to assist you with the menu or to to give you drink recommendations (that's a big plus with DutchBros). If you're not prepared you'll end up picking something basic from the drive-thru intercom. I'd say that their drinks are really good. Both their sugar-free coffee drink and my sugar-free Cranberry Engery drink were both excellent. That pushed them up to a fourth star. - Relatively expensive. About $6 a beverage and up. You're paying for drink diversity and happy service compared to Starbucks which has a limited menu and those grumpy baristas.. - Baristas are happy and positive. - There are sugar-free options but you're going to have to go to their website to identify them. - Location is wonky and can be easily missed.

Basia B.

Honestly delicious coffee. Starbucks can't even compare in terms of taste. Great service too. The staff is darling ans make a killer latte My toddler loves the begals. Super cute spot and it wasn't a long wait. Highly recommend .

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7 months ago

The best frozen blended coffee in town. Great customer service too. Thank you for always being fast and efficient.

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great team / service and delicious drinks. there's an outdoor walk up area and music plays outside too!

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Great place and customer service! Drinks are made well and fast. definitely visit this place

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Great coffee and great service. Will definitely be coming back. Love the hot Mexican Mocha.

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The staff is always so nice and friendly. Even if the line is long I still get through pretty quickly

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Manzanita Roasting Company and Coffee House

Manzanita Roasting Company and Coffee House

4.4(190 reviews)
1.7 mi
$$

The good and coffee here are absolutely delicious. I'm not a coffee person really(tea's my thing)…read morebut I really enjoyed the mocha I had here. The turnover 11/10, and I will make special trips just to get great pastries. The service here is very kind, inviting and so helpful. They have some seating inside and a few tables outside as well for ample seating. The ONLY negative thing about this place they have no control over. The parking SUCKS OUT LOUD. I hate trying to park in downtown Escondido. I can't take anything away from them for this but-for me- the frustration in this keeps it from being my regular place. If you live in the area and like good coffee and food, 100% would recommend

I stopped by on a quiet Wednesday afternoon to get some work done. I was really hoping to love this…read morespot since it's so close to my house, but the experience was a bit of a letdown. The Service: The staff greeted me promptly and took my order without any issues. They were polite and efficient, although a little busy amongst themselves. The Coffee: Unfortunately, the latte was the biggest drawback--it tasted quite bitter and over-extracted. I'd love to make this my "regular" neighborhood spot, but the coffee quality needs to be more consistent for that to happen. The Atmosphere: It's a quiet environment, which was good for productivity. Great location and friendly service, but I'm hoping the espresso improves!

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Manzanita Roasting Company and Coffee House - Avocado toast, with housemade pickled onions and local microgreens, on levain bread

Avocado toast, with housemade pickled onions and local microgreens, on levain bread

Manzanita Roasting Company and Coffee House - The front of the shop on Grand Ave., Escondido. MANZANITA is located in the Grand theater complex

The front of the shop on Grand Ave., Escondido. MANZANITA is located in the Grand theater complex

Manzanita Roasting Company and Coffee House - Brown Butter Latte.

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Ilustre Specialty Coffees - Dirty Horchata Latte and De La Olla Latte

Ilustre Specialty Coffees

4.8(62 reviews)
1.9 mi
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My sister and I went to this cafe and were wonderfully satisfied with our drinks! It was almost New…read moreYear's Day and the staff member was extremely patient and warm with us. We came right when the cafe opened and were the only ones there so far. Even though the drinks can be on the pricier side, they are well worth it! I got the peppermint mocha and it was delightful. It wasn't too sweet and the taste was great. I would gladly return to this cafe. I love all the decorations and informative signs as well.

I was scrolling on yelp for a good mom and pop coffee shop and found this hidden gem in Escondido…read more You all go not sleep on trying this place! You walk in and the vibes were so welcoming, clean, vibrant, comfy, and spacious. Loved all the details of the artwork and colors they put in to their space. Take time to read the captions of the photos on wall -- it made me feel so connected to the coffee shops origins! I love a good story and knowing the heartbeat of a business. I told the barista how I randomly found them asked her what was their most ordered drink? She told me the De La Olla Latte, Horchata Latte, and Blueberry Matcha. I was in a coffee mood so I went with the De La Olla Latte, got it half sweetened, with oat milk and got it hot. This cup of coffee was one of the best the had. The quality and taste of their coffee beans from Mexico do not disappoint! Also the extra flavoring for this speciality drink was so flavorful too. Well worth the taste, experience, and price! I also ordered a Cardamom Vanilla Cinnamon Morning Bun to go with it. My word the pastry was perfectly made with its softness and outside crunch, and the flavors were so well balanced none of it was over powering or too sweet. The barista's customer service was also so welcoming, kind, and took time to explain their drinks and any other questions I had. She put the cherry in top of my experience there. I am already looking forward to going back to try out their blueberry match or horchata latte! Plus I heard they have bomb conchas. Overall: 10/10 would recommend!

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Ilustre Specialty Coffees - Hot café de la olla latte w/ whole milk

Hot café de la olla latte w/ whole milk

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Dirty horchata latte

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Kettle On Grand

Kettle On Grand

4.1(621 reviews)
1.9 mi
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If you love cute coffee shops don't go any further! Kettle is a cute coffee shop with an extensive…read moremenu to fit any person's craving! With ample seating indoors and a dog friendly patio set up, who could want more?! The ladies at the counter who helped my husband and I were very nice and friendly. The menu was extensive and they even had holiday drinks for the winter season. I ordered a white peppermint mocha and my husband the toasted marshmallow mocha. We both gravitated more towards the peppermint mocha for the well balanced chocolatey minty coffee flavor. We felt there wasn't much of a marshmallow balance, but could be we both tried the peppermint and it just stood out more to our palettes.

I checked out Kettle on Grand recently for lunch and found it to be a charming establishment. I…read morevisited the location on Grand Avenue in Escondido; there is another location in Fallbrook. The shop looks really nice inside, thoughtfully decorated, albeit somewhat uncomfortable chairs. I elected to sit at the bar but still had to order at the counter, that's ok. I was given a number sign that was never retrieved. Service was satisfactory, yet somewhat impersonal. I was there for about an hour, watching lunch time service unfolding. They were nice and busy but not suitably staffed for the orders it seemed. Everything just happened at a rather slow, methodical pace. I did observe a few patrons come up to the counter inquiring about their orders and complaining the soup was cold. I ordered the "California Club" sandwich, made with turkey, bacon, swiss cheese, avocado, tomato, red onion, pesto and mayonnaise. Comes with your choice of soup or salad. The sandwich itself was good overall. An appropriate amount of sliced turkey, tasty, crispy bacon on a substantial, dense bread with a nice chew. If there was avocado, it was completely indiscernible. Maybe it was smeared in with all the green pesto, I don't know. The salad was tasty, although haphazardly presented and excessively dressed. Since this place offers wine, I had a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. It was served in an elegant, tall stemless glass, unfortunately at room temperature. There is one restroom here, somewhat unkempt. In summary, a nice neighborhood spot with a classic coffee shop vibe.

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Kettle On Grand - The space is spacious and well lit.

The space is spacious and well lit.

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California Club

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Mostra Coffee - ube latte

Mostra Coffee

4.4(1.2k reviews)
10.7 mi
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So many Filipino flavors I love at this coffee shop! My favorite is the bibinka latte, so…read moreauthentic with the ingredients used. The turon latte is an easy second favorite. Inside is cute and love the seating areas. They have pick up/mobile order, makes for convenient ordering! I always recommend this place and love when I see their coffee at other restaurants like Common Theory!

First of all, I want to say this has been one of my favorite coffee spots in san diego for years…read more The campfire mocha is amazing and worth every penny. Ive brought friends here in the past and have always gotten positive feedback afterwards. Recently though, it feels like it's lost a little of its charm. The menu needs updating because with all the crossed out items on the board, it looks a little low end and like they're out of things. But they also always seem to be out of multiple items when I come these days. There's no food options any more most of the time, but the display cases remain. And seating... it feels like they got rid of 1-2 tables and the tables that were outside. There never seems to be enough seating so it's both cramped while also empty looking now. They have these side benches to sit on, but no one ever uses them because they're not super comfortable or good to chat with anyone with. Also, the bathroom. It's usually open, but twice now Ive been in there where there's zero toilet paper or the paper towel dispenser is out, but someone has just put a roll on top to tear at your own will. I loved this place so I hate saying more negative than good. The drinks remain amazing, but for a spot that is so popular, it's losing some of its own charm.

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Mostra Coffee - Interior

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Mostra Coffee - Ghost Bear beans

Ghost Bear beans

Mostra Coffee - Turon Crème Brûlée Latte and Blueberry Pancakes Latte

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Compa Coffee Roasters - Golden Latte w/ a shot of espresso - YUM!

Compa Coffee Roasters

4.6(270 reviews)
7.9 miRancho Bernardo
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I think my family and I might have found our go to coffee shop. My vacationing daughter requested…read morethat I treat her to a morning cup of joe, which made me do a double take because she should be treating her old man, but as many parents can attest, our kiddos will always be our babies, so of course I acquiesced. My baby girl has visited Compa Coffee Roasters (CCR) one time previously, she enjoyed it, and requested that we stop by. This was my first visit to this coffee spot and after just the very first sip of my iced Salted Maple Latte extra sweet, CCR will be seeing this Filipino giant again. Compa Coffee Roasters is located in Rancho Bernardo specifically off the 15 freeway and the Rancho Bernardo Road exit. If you're driving north, make a right after you exit and head east. If you're driving south, make a left after you exit and head east. The coffee joint can be found in The Mercado outdoor shopping center with its anchor store being Barons Market. Besides Barons, Kangnam KBBQ, Pho Cao Dao, Xuan Tailoring & Alterations, Pizza Hut, Fed Ex, and one of our fave boba drink places, Presotea all reside here. There is plenty of parking, but when we visited, it was busy, so you might have to park far. CCR was jam packed when we entered, so obviously I'm a little late to the party of knowing what an awesome coffee spot this is. It's got a really cool vibe with wooden sun art on their walls, flora throughout the space, and the focal point being the diligent baristas doing their thing. There are wooden tables, bench seating, bar top with no bar seating, and plenty of outdoor seating. From the gentleman at the register and the baristas, the staff were friendly and had a positive disposition. Their merchandise was really cool especially their logo tshirts that looked like an old school San Diego Padres logo. I remember when Compa Coffee Roasters had just opened in Rancho Bernardo and I had been meaning to visit, but never got around to checking it out. Blessed that it was my coffee aficionado baby girl who enticed me to go and she was spot on CCR being a good coffee spot. CCR opens at 7am and closes at 6pm. Besides coffee, the java joint serves sandwiches, afternoon eats, variety of food, bagels, toasts, beer, and wine. When I talked to friendly gentleman behind the register, I asked what he recommended for someone who enjoys sweet coffee. He provided several recommendations including their Salted Maple Latte, which is what my daughter had planned to order. I kindly asked for an iced Salted Maple Latte, requesting it to be sweeter, and looked forward to trying my first CCR coffee drink. It was delicious from the first sip to the last, so much so that I savored that drink for quite awhile, which is abnormal for me. That's how tasty it was. It was the perfect sweetness for me, my taste buds could distinguish the coffee, and it was really flavorful. If you're into sweet coffee drinks, I highly recommend CCR's iced Salted Maple Latte extra sweet. You're welcome!!! I'm thankful to God for being able to spend quality time with my baby girl treating her to some cup of Joes from Compa Coffee Roasters. I'm also blessed that our new go to coffee spot is just around the corner from our home.

I've been to Compa Coffee Roasters in Rancho Bernardo twice now. The first time I ordered an…read moreamericano, just black, and the second time, a cortado. Both coffees were really good, which is the main point of coming to a coffee shop. Really smooth espresso, no burnt flavor, and good body + profile. The staff are really nice, despite the place sometimes getting super busy and hectic. There's always a bright, inviting vibe and atmosphere in the store. Tons of people use this place for remote work, too, so the Wi-Fi is probably pretty good. They also have a large food menu.

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Compa Coffee Roasters - Jimmy Junior Sandwich

Jimmy Junior Sandwich

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Menu Options

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Vigilante Coffee Company

Vigilante Coffee Company

4.4(77 reviews)
11.7 mi
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I am a Vigilante fiend!! I have an espresso machine at home and I buy beans from vigilante to brew…read moreup every morning for me, my husband and my father in law who takes the squirt to school. So vigilante is keeping 3 adults moving. Whenever we get beans, they are fresh roasted within the week. I love the locally roasted beans and they are always perfect. My FIL loves tin Lizzie and so do I but I have really enjoyed some of their other blends! El Fuego is another go to. They have some great cafe drinks, some good snacks and the seating area is spacious. I am glad the vista location opened to avoid the South O crowds in the thick of summer. I'll be back, I always am.

I've been coming toVigilante Coffee pretty regularly and usually get the iced matcha with oat milk…read more Today it tasted really different, way milkier than usual and honestly not good. I went up politely and asked if something could be done, and they told me they recently changed oatmilk. Totally fair, and I understand the barista followed the process. But since I genuinely didn't like the drink, I asked if they could replace it with something else. They said they could, but I'd have to pay again. It wasn't about the money for me, it just didn't feel like great customer service, especially as someone who comes there often. Just sharing my experience.

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Airy & industrial vibe

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Vigilante barista crafting a latte

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