Went on a Saturday morning, and the line was out the door. But it was worth the weight and they do…read morea great job of moving quickly. I ordered a sandwich, a cookie and a coffee and I really can't decide which one was best It's probably one of the best cookies I've ever had in my life. They have outdoor seating that's dog friendly. A small parking lot with additional street parking. The vibe is amazing with typical southern California charm. Definitely worth the weight in line

Lofty Coffee is a spot I've been to multiple times now…read more Highlight The coffee is genuinely fantastic especially their beans. You can taste the quality in every cup, and the drinks overall are excellent. That said, my Red light it's really expensive for most people, so it feels more like a treat than an everyday stop. The one area they could improve is the service. The staff sometimes feel a bit rushed and not super helpful, especially if you're new or asking questions about their drinks. They don't always take the time to explain things. To be honest it's more like they just want to take your order and move on to the next customer. I'd give it a solid 4 out of 5. Great drinks and quality beans make it worth visiting, but the higher prices and inconsistent service keep it from being a regular favorite for me. If you love good coffee and don't mind paying a premium with okay service, it's still worth checking out.

Came here for Sunday breakfast and had such a good experience! We got here around 9am and…read moresurprisingly had no wait. The seating was spacious and comfortable, and the service was great throughout. We tried the goat cheese & spinach quiche, summer salad, crème brûlée, and lemon meringue tart. The quiche was probably my favorite savory item -- super thick and fluffy with a generous piece of goat cheese on top, and the roasted potatoes on the side were really good too. The summer salad was fresh and loaded with smoked salmon, avocado, mango, and pistachios. Definitely save room for dessert. The crème brûlée had that perfect crunchy caramelized top, and the lemon meringue tart was really cute and had a nice balance of tart and sweet. I love the wide variety pastry selection and how pretty everything looks in the display case. Overall, a really nice breakfast spot -- good food, lots of space, great service, and no crazy Sunday morning wait when we went

Such a cute place! Came here for some brunch before heading…read moreto the Botanical Gardens. We stood in line to get in for about 10 minutes-it's definitely a busy place and probably could get busier! Service was good, but again they were busy...food was great! This was our first time here and we didn't get to try the pastries, but they look very promising. I am always on the hunt for the best pastries around because after visiting Europe and having pastries there, nothing here in the US compares!

Ordered two Dark Chocolate Mocha Latte Iced. Service was…read morequick, accurate and friendly. Selected a table outside for two and enjoyed downtown. The Dark Chocolate Mocha Lattes were perfect and as described. The iced coffee was a welcome treat on a sunny beach day.

I was birding early in the morning at San Elijo Lagoon so afterwards, I was ready to eat some…read morebreakfast so stopped in here. I ordered a 12oz hot left coast latte (which has caramel) and substituted oat milk. This latte was excellent and very much enjoyed it. I also ordered a vegan jalapeño everything galette. Initially, I thought it was a bialy and was really hoping it was one but a galette worked also. It was tasty but was just a tad underwarmed and needed maybe one more minute in the toaster. They have clean bathrooms here too, if you need to use the loo. They have nice seating on their porch like area and also there is a courtyard too right out front facing a fountain. A great place to grab a cup of joe and a snack! They also sent me a $5 off coupon after I visited, so I'll definitely come back for sure! Great spot in Encinitas, very much enjoyed my Sunday morning here!

So happy to have found a Seven Seas Roasting location closer to North county! Just as great of…read morequality and wonderful staff as their other locations. This location is right in the center of so much Solana Beach activity offering plenty to do and see around this cafe that makes it an even better stop. Really easy to order and although the line may look long, they are usually quite fast. Worth the wait too! I recently had their cherry bomb latte and my husband had their vanilla latte. His vanilla latte was top tier but I absolutely love the cherry bomb latte. Cherry and coffee go together much better than expected. Their butter croissant was heaven. Just the fluffiest layers and delicious!

Cute spot on Cedros in Solana Beach, with surprisingly easy street parking for a Saturday morning…read morein June. This would have been an average San Diego coffee shop experience for me, except for the fact that I absolutely LOVED the cherry bomb! It's a cherry mocha and essentially a perfect drink for me. Back in 2019, Starbucks had a seasonal cherry mocha for Valentine's Day that I was obsessed with. Apparently I was the only one, because they haven't brought it back since. Cherry mochas are hard to come by, and I haven't really encountered another one. This one was delicious! The espresso was bold, the milk perfectly creamy, and the overall taste not too sweet (unlike Starbucks'). Wow!! I can already tell this will be a drink I daydream about. Unfortunately it was $7.50, which will prevent me from indulging very regularly. The rest of the menu is pricey too, with avocado toasts nearly reaching $20. (I may be a millennial, but I can certainly understand the negative stereotype when I see coffee shop prices like these.) Besides pricing, the other downside of this place is the limited seating. There were only 4 small outdoor tables, so unless you're with just one other person and you arrive before 10am, I'd suggest grabbing your coffee to go and taking a walk. My friend and I sat down, since there were open tables when we arrived. She enjoyed her iced honey cinnamon latte. If you love a cherry mocha or are looking for coffee in the design district, definitely come through!

I met a colleague here for a meeting on a Tuesday afternoon. It was a beautiful day so we grabbed a…read moretable outside. They have lots of pastries, desserts and lunch offerings. We ordered two iced matchas with oat milk and a croissant. Service was quick and friendly. The same girl who took our order made our drinks. After a few minutes sitting outside, the wind picked up so we closed the umbrella so it wouldn't fall over on us. We wrapped up our meeting shortly after. Will be back when I'm in the area.

Was in the are and decided to try manikin for the first time for breakfast. It was a Sunday morning…read moreso pretty busy but the line wasn't too bad. I opted for soy chorizo breakfast tacos and a cappuccino. The breakfast tacos were essentially flavorless. The soy chorizo had almost not flavor, not even salt it seemed. I finished them all because I was very hungry, but otherwise, I would not get this again and felt that the price does not reflect the quality of food. The espresso in the cap tasted over extracted, so I didn't really enjoy it. Overall, k didn't like the coffee or the food I had. I would not come again unless they improved. I did like that the wait wasn't TOO bad and they have lots of seating.

Do you like ceremonial match? Thoughtfully in house roasted espresso? Anime, Comics, Cartoons??…read moreThis place is the spot for you. Totally unassuming spot and yet it has such a charming spirit and energy to it that is worth going out of your way to stop by and patronize. You can tell every corner and detail of this place was built with love, passions, a a dream...or dare I say a Dreamwave? This is the type of business that deserves to be supported and protected, I'll be spreading the word.

Would come back! Super clean bathrooms. Calming vibes. Seems like a chill place to work on…read morecomputer. Menu was easy to understand and my drink was pretty good. Just took a bit long considering I was the only one there and there were 2-3 people to make the one drink I ordered. Way better than the coffee bean franchise that was here before.

Loved everything from Sip n Sea!! They have a great menu and everyone working there was so…read morefriendly. OG Acai bowl was phenomenal - one of my favorites in the area! The honey is incredibly flavorful - I've never noted the honey as a standout ingredient of an Acai bowl before but whatever honey they use is so floral and delicious it adds a really special flavor to the bowl. Great acai base as well that isn't too sweet. Matcha latte - I got the honey lavender and even with that flavor added it was not too sweet which I really appreciated. They also have juice and baked goods - what a great spot!!

This spot is AMAZING! The customer service was spectacular! My drink was too sweet and I wanted a…read morenew flavor, they remade it for me! I got the iced matcha with vanilla syrup and their vanilla cold foam and it was so good I came back the next day for another one. Disclaimer, I got 25% sweetness the first time and then 15% and it was perfect for me. Outside seating area is nice. Didn't have to wait long for my drink despite it being pretty busy. Free parking lot right next door. No bathroom but the place next door let me go. Will definitely be returning when we are in town!

The food was great, outdoor and indoor seating options with lots of shade. Kid and dog friendly…read morewith several options for those with dietary restrictions and beverage options. Great pit stop on our afternoon Sunday crawl.

Nectarine Grove in Encinitas is my son's favorites Celiac/Gluten Free restaurants in SD to grab a…read moreBurger and some baked goods, and it's all 100% Gluten Free. The place is popular among Celiac/Gluten free and non-celiac/gluten free people alike. The food is fresh, flavorful and very delicious. Some of the menu items we have tried over the years are: - 'The Boss Burger' (10/10) and 'The CEO Burger' (10/10) - (probably the only Rest. in SD where my son can get a completely Gluten Free and delicious Burgers along with gluten free Fries). - Avocado / Turkey Sandwich (10/10) - Carne Asada fries (9/10) The baked goods here are also very good: - Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin (10/10) - Hostess Style cupcakes (10/10) - Chocolate Lava Brownie (9/10) Customer Service: Excellent. They are always very attentive and friendly). FYI, there is parking on the street.

Really wanted to stay and get some work done but it was just way too hot in the cafe. If I couldn't…read morehandle it for 10 minutes I can't imagine how the workers manage. Coffee was great as per usual.

We love this place! Today we have visited a location in Encinitas and we have enjoyed our lattes…read morejust chilling outside and sipping our lattes. Coffee is awesome! We have ordered a few different lattes from the menu and we can't choose the favorite one, because they are all delicious. We recommend: Hazelnut divinity Latte and Honey Latte- it's a MUST TRY! It's a perfect blend of flavors , not too sweet and not too bitter either. They roast their beans to perfection in a small batches and I think that is a secret recipe to get that perfect coffee! We have also tried their food : Bacon Ciabatta sandwich. The food was delicious, fresh and a ciabatta bread was soft. Highly recommend it!!! The shop is not that big inside and it can get quite busy with long lines . But surprisingly we did not wait too long and the staff were fantastic and they were quick and efficient. The outside seating area is a very nice place to sit and enjoy your latte in a beautiful Encinitas weather. Overall: it's a cute little coffee shop, the staff were very friendly and welcoming and their lattes are just pure perfection!!! Can't wait to go back!!!

The strawberry matcha was lovely. Enjoyed that it wasn't too sweet. We also got the Americano…read morewhich was a really nice cup of coffee. Didn't see the bagel pop up on Sunday however.

A small cafe with mid coffee and not many places to sit…read more It was a hot day and they had their large door open with their 4-5 small tables outside. A couple of bench seats inside but for the most part not a great place to hang out since it's next to a busy road anyways. The cappuccino and flat white we ordered was okay but the milk foam was very flaccid and didn't have that much texture to it. Coffee flavor was okay but couldn't make up for the mid drinks. Wouldn't come back tbh.