I can't believe I have never been to Cafe Elysa! Can't wait to come back! Super cute vibes! Spacious patio with fire pits, perfect for a chilly morning breakfast! I had the iced vanilla chai and avocado toast with a scrambled egg, feta and balsamic vinaigrette! I'm going to say this is the best avocado toast I've had in a long time! The service is awesome! Staff is super friendly and welcoming! Definitely going to add this Cafe into my weekend breakfast rotation! read more

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the pup and I took a delightful walk along the beach wall and settled in for breakfast with our buddy Kevin at CAFE ELYSA. you order at the register inside. all the baked stuff under glass looked amazing. the SALMON TOAST special was weak: two slices of toasted Wonder-style bread, a wafer-thin slice of cured salmon, heavy on the sprouts and feta. between the cheese and the fish cure, way too salty. the menu had a lot of more interesting offerings, but I was craving a bagel and was seduced by the low, sweet siren song of a piss-poor stand in. that's kinda on me. Kev had the HAM and SWISS CHEESE QUICHE with toast and hashbrowns. he raved about the egg pie and it looked straight up amazing until he slathered on the ketchup. Jersey-boy by way of Florida -- what can you expect? next time Scout and I stroll along the beach wall, we'll stop again, and I'll try to do a better job of ordering. read more

Cafe Elysa - Black Forrest HAM and SWISS CHEESE QUICHE with toast and hashbrowns - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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I've eaten here several times and 5 stars. But the last time, the food was subpar. My wife ordered the 101 omelet. It looked great, but the green peppers were raw, good thing she ordered it with no onions. The raw green peppers just ruined the omelet. The cantaloupe wasn't cut properly too. They left the green rine on most of the cantaloupe. I ordered a sausage breakfast burrito, it was good but way to greasy. I don't know if they used too much butter on the eggs or the hashbrowns were greasy. But my plate had a lot of liquid from the burrito. Hopefully this will be just a one time problem. Another grip is they discontinued there green sauce. They only have red. The red is way too hot, you can't even enjoy your food. Service was good though. read more

Cafe Elysa - 101 omelet, green peppers inside were not cooked - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Delicious. You know something is going to be good when there's a line out the door. We were so excited to be able to sit outside and order an array of great food. The portions here are huge, so you can absolutely share. We got pastries, egg sandwiches, and avocado toast and everything was to die for! read more

Best pastries!!! I love it all and best of all it's across the street from Carlsbad beach. Let's grab some food enjoy the fire pit ambience or Walk down to the beach share some dessert. Hats off chef. I want to take you home to Arizona, but that would be wrong. I tried the raspberry macaroons the heart truffles. Everything here is just worth it. My friend got the chocolate croissant!! I did enjoy omelette with salad- very good it made my Trainor happy and it balanced the calories. read more

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For a great beach location I was expecting better food. It was good, but plain. Whenever I eat at a restaurant, my hope is that the food is better than I can cook at home. This just tasted like homemade basic food. No complaints about the food at all, it just didn't impress me. Only ONE restroom in the whole place was unrealistic with so many tables packed into a tight space. It would be difficult to manage a wheelchair or walker through this place. I will say that the service was friendly and kind. It is a more relaxed less fancy environment than some of the other places but I wasn't super impressed. read more

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Very kind workers, fast, and the pastries all looked really good. I'd come back earlier in the day next time to try out some of their breakfast. I came closer to closing and they still served my friend and I with a smile on their face. Nice outdoor seating and they have their own parking on the side of the building. A great spot to pop in and take a walk down to the beach with your coffee. Public restroom, and their delicious almond horse shoe, marzipan dipped in chocolate was very delicious. It was wheat free but not celiac friendly because it is cross contaminated with the other pastries which I am happy they informed me about. Had a very delicious berry iced tea with my sweet treat. read more

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Came on a Sunday morning around 10am for breakfast. You order at the counter and find a seat, it's a fast paced environment (line moved fast) with slow cooked food (took some time for the food to come out), just like eating at home! Everything was fresh and great pricing for portion sizes. Got the veggie scramble with a side of fruit and there was a great size fruit serving. Also got the veggie omelet which I will get cheese in next time and the hash browns which were toasted! A wild berry smoothie and a frozen blended chai will def keep me coming back to this cute little neighborhood spot. Next time I'd love to try to grab some beach sandwiches to go! read more

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One of our fav breakfast spots on Sunday. The food is good and I just love their croissants! Parking can be tricky but when you get a spot - you are good!! The service is simple and nothing special, same for table and chairs. I do wish they would upgrade a bit more but it's cozy by the fire places and as long as the food is good, we will continue eating here. It is a bit in the pricey side. read more

Came here for a casual family breakfast. It was packed on a Saturday morning, but service was still quick and friendly! It is a counter-order spot with casual self-seating. I noticed they have a very large menu with decent prices, covering breakfast, lunch, coffee, and various other beverages, snacks, and a huge pastry display. Opting for the Adi's plate and a Banana-Rama mocha, I found the food to be quite plain, though I suppose that's on me for my order choice. The mocha was tasty but nothing spectacular. Overall I enjoyed the environment and would return to try a different meal! read more

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Cafe Elysa blew us away. We were trying hard to find both a breakfast place and a place that has good coffee. Luckily for us, both happened to be at Cafe Elysa. The snickers latte was one of the best lattes I've ever had. It is definitely a vacation treat, but very worth it. They do not cut any corners, these breakfast sandwiches were full to the brim. I don't eat much meat so I asked for avocado instead of sausage in my Spicy Breakfast Sandwich. It is really rare to not be charged for subbing a protein for avocado (even though it makes sense). These sandwiches were so quality, and you can't beat the location! read more

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You order at the counter then they give you a number that you display on your table. I ordered the Egg Plate breakfast with my eggs scrambled, crispy bacon and half fruit and half hash browns. The eggs were cooked nicely. The quantity appears less than normal. The bacon was 70% crispy. The hash browns were cooked perfectly but needs some seasoning. The fruit was hit and miss. Most of the strawberry pieces had brown spots and the honeydew pieces were a little slimy. They brought my breakfast quickly and they have a beautiful patio to enjoy it. read more

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Service was fast and friendly even on a busy day. You have to find your own table but the patio area was beautiful. We ordered for different dishes with mixed reviews. My daughter loves her spinach and egg croissant sandwich. My wife and I were underwhelmed by the breakfast burrito and veggie scramble. Just lacked flavor and mine was heavy on red onions. Peppermint mocha was perfect according to the kid. read more

Cafe Elysa - Spinach Egg and Cheese Sandwich 5/5 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Looking for the perfect place to get breakfast by the sea? Settle in for a cool breeze and good food. I recommend the snickers iced coffee, the croissant breakfast sandwich, and the 101 special omelette, with a side of hashbrowns for an excellent meal! read more

Lived in Carlsbad my entire life and have never been here before. Took my mom here for a little birthday breakfast after a beautiful beach walk on the sea wall. Got Carlsbad Benedit and my mom got the two egged breakfast with bacon. The bacon looked a little under cooked and the meal took over 35 minutes to come out. I will definitely be back though to try some different items on the menu! Overall a reasonable price point, was $35 for the both of us. read more

Cafe Elysa - Carlsbad egg Benedict with avo and bacon with a side of hash browns - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Simply the best breakfast sandwich I ever had. Croissant with spinach, egg, Swiss- add bacon! Cute patio within walking distance of many hotels. Regular Coffee was also great, service was friendly and patio was dog/kid friendly. Small firepit adding to the ambiance. Delicious looking pastries of many varieties for the sweet tooth, and a large menu from an unassuming little place. read more

Solid breakfast spot in Carlsbad. This place is consistently busy for good reason. Minutes walk from the beach, good food and efficient transportation freeing system. You order inside and grab a table outside. I had an omelette. No disappointments. My friend ordered a sandwich that I'll definitely try the next time around. read more

A local Cafe that brings you a great selection for breakfast and lunch, especially as a vegetarian. I was here to order a chocolate croissant, early bird breakfast sandwich, and a coffee, but they have cold and hot veggie sandwiches that I totally want to try. They also have pancakes, waffles, crepes, and smoothies. Their croissants are taken fresh, a young lady was seen buttering them up and popping them in the oven. There's plenty of tables to eat outside and only one bathroom. The service was friendly and kind. The chocolate croissant was great! Still warm chocolate inside. The breakfast sandwich was absolutely perfectly made. The egg was SO fluffy and the sourdough was perfectly toasted. We will be back! read more

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A very pleasant beach view and classic breakfast/brunch/lunch menu. Order inside and they serve your table.

It should have five stars. This coffee shop has the perfect location right across from the beach, great grab and go options and the BEST breakfast croissant sandwiches. They have a great outdoor patio with a few fire pits. A perfect cafe. read more

I went to Cafe Elysa twice in my short stay in Carlsbad. It's delicious and reasonably priced. The food quality is great and the service was quick. You order inside and get a number and then sit outside. They'll bring your drinks and food to your table. I had the early bird sandwich on sourdough which was amazing and then had the avocado toast and added an egg which was also yummy and surprisingly came with two pieces of toast. read more

Cafe Elysa - Avocado Toast with an egg which - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

One of my fav village cafes! It's the classic Carlsbad beach/village lifestyle, with outdoor seating, fire pit, and a relaxed and cozy atmosphere. Excellent breakfast/lunch choices, from the super yummy omelets to the delicious French pastries and tasty coffee--I haven't had a miss here yet! Take a walk through the village or on the seawall, then hang out with your besties or partner and enjoy good food and company in a friendly and casual ambience. read more

Our experience for breakfast was wonderful, we had a sweet young lady by the name of Aaron. She took our order with a wonderful pleasant smile and good friendly customer service. The food was delicious, the prices are fairly reasonable especially with the cost of living in Cali!! The lattes are DELICIOUS!! read more

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Plenty of options to choose from if you're feeling breakfast, brunch, or lunch. We came while it was a little busy and didn't have to wait long to get our food. Would recommend and will definitely be back! read more

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A great spot for breakfast and brunch in Carlsbad! Reasonably priced menu with breakfast dishes, burgers and sandwiches. Ordered the burger and the egg and sausage plate. Great food and generous portions! read more

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This place is my jam. Only open morning and afternoon. Close about 2:00 or 3:00. All outdoor sheltered seating with fire pits. Nothing fancy. Just a great place for meetup. Kind of a "regular" place for locals and visitors. Always awesome breakfast and lunch menu. Fresh pastries and quiche. Espresso drinks. I've gone here for years, never disappoint. I've block from the beach. read more

The food and coffee was delicious! The service was great and there was lots of outdoor seating. We ate the veggie quiche, an egg & cheese sandwich, and drank the mexican mocha. We went back a second time for an almond croissant and had another positive experience. Would recommend! read more

Cafe Elysa - Veggie quiche with hash browns - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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You have to stop by this spot when driving through Carlsbad. Best detour! They bake all their pastries fresh. The sweet aroma of the fresh baked bread makes that coastal view so much richer. Breakfasts have a hefty amount of veggies and the hash browns are crisp to perfection. Coffee is piping hot and a delicious brew. The location is kept extremely clean. Great spot to hear the ocean waves or post beach run. Staff is always nice and helpful in picking a dish. read more

Cafe Elysa - Mushroom Omelet - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Haven't been here in years, but on a beautiful autumn day after a walk on Tamarack beach, we stopped by for breakfast. There are full breakfast and lunch selections but we were just interested in a pastry and coffee. Everything we chose was flaky and delicious; the coffee was rich and hot. OK, this popular spot is back on my favorites list! read more

What a gem! Stopped in after filling our alkaline water jugs down the street. Hubby & I split the bacon breakfast burrito with green salsa on the side and the ham, egg & cheese croissant. The burrito was delicious with perfectly cooked hashcbrowns and the green salsa was an excellent accent with a smooth texture and mild spice level. The star of the show was the croissant sandwich though! The sweet ham, creamy melted cheese, perfectly cooked egg and buttery croissant were making my taste buds sing! Hubby agreed, he was getting the croissant sandwich all to himself next time. He also got a black coffee and said it was "good". They had so many delicious looking pastries and desserts in the case. I look forward to coming back and sampling a few! read more

Nice breakfast and lunch place located not far from the main Carlsbad arch and street sign. The lady working behind the counter was very nice and friendly. I ordered a spicy chicken sandwich, then she asked me if I wanted it on a baguette, white, sourdough, wrap, etc... I asked for a toasted baguette....she said, sure. A bit later when my sandwich was brought up to the table, the bread was not a baguette but a sub type bread. I did not say anything, but it was not a French baguette...that was the only disappointment. The filling itself was very tasty. Overall a nice place for a light meal. read more

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Very cute place, great for breakfast or lunch. The customer service is always amazing. The food and coffee are good and the pastries are delicious! read more

Always an awesome experience! Great pastries, excellent breakfast burritos and great service.

Came here on recommendation of our family member who has been coming here for years! Pumpkin spiced chai (sweet) Strawberry smoothie Almond croissant Chocolate croissants (looks more bread-like and less like a croissant, but has that nice buttery taste) Coconut custard stuffed French toast- so good I took a bite before taking a pic! Various breakfast platters Everything we had was delicious and the service was wonderful! Very friendly and helpful. The outdoor patio is much bigger than other pictures led me to believe so I was glad to have easily found tables for our large party. They are quick to clean the tables so I never saw anyone waiting even though it was a beautiful sunny weekend morning. They have a private parking lot, but it's small. However, plenty of street parking around and there's a public parking lot about one small block away. read more

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Cafe Elysa is usually our go to place for breakfast/lunch after boating. Their breakfasts are really good and the prices used to be decent, but they have increased significantly. Today my husband ordered a turkey and avocado sandwich, which he had previously ordered and enjoyed very much. They used to be $15 and now they are $17, which is pretty pricey for a sandwich. Today he said it was different and not as good. When he opened up the sandwich it literally had ONE piece of turkey on it. Very disappointing! I also agree with another reviewer that they don't wipe down the tables. When people left they picked up the condiment baskets, but didn't wipe down the tables. I guess we will have to look for another go to place for lunch. read more

Cafe Elysa - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Such a fun place, food was good. Even though they were busy, we were able to get a seat for 8 people with short wait.

Good service with delicious, well-portioned food. The spicy breakfast sandwich was awesome! Plenty of different options to satisfy everyone in your party. Plenty of outdoor seating and shade for warmer days. Family-friendly, though the bathroom situation could be improved -- there's only a single stall bathroom for all guests to share. read more

I Love this place!! The food is AMAZING you cannot go wrong with whatever you choose; especially the croissant breakfast sandwich! It's also just down the street from the beach which is great. read more

Cafe Elysa - Turkey sandwich with a side of fruit. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

We got here at 720am. Ordered Omellete 101. What a disappointment It was loaded with lots of red onions and bell peppers. Hardly have any sausage in it... My husband had to ask them where's the bacon? And they gave him 4 slices of bacon separately. The other not so good thing is at this very early morning, they ran out of brown sugar and I was told they are out of stock. I used to like this place for breakfast and now I'll give it a second thought. The only positive thing I saw is they still make good home made pastries. My advice: STAY away from food they serve. STICK with just the pastries and bring your own creamer@ read more

Chill vibes and probably the most affordable place to grab pastries, coffee, breakfast, and sandwiches in the area. It is still a bit pricey. Food tasted good and the portion sizes were good. Wish they gave free refills for coffee. I love their sister location in Oside. Def would come back and eat again if I was in the area. Service was very friendly and quick. read more

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