Cbar in C'Bad village has a certain intimate elegance about it! Formerly known as the "Carlsbad Chocolate Bar". If you're into the music scene they have wonderful live music, in the back, on Friday evenings. And can be heard all the way to the sidewalk of the establishment. Check out their social media for the lineups and special events that they hold here. Some very nice white table cloth events too. We got to see a few amazing artists here. The last one being Kat Hall who sang her own originals as well as the favorite Reggae covers. She also sings with her band and collabs with other talented musicians as well. She's a favorite of mine so! They made a fantastic choice in having her as a guest performer there! It had been a while since I'd seen her live and Cbar was a great venue host. You get to feel like you got a VIP pop-up show! I love their rosé wine slushie ~~ also known as a frozé. It's great...especially on these hot summer days! I LOVE root vegetables so the beet salads are always a good choice for me! I really enjoyed it. The beets were beautifully plated with the cheese and mint. NomNomNom. The fries were UHmazing. I also got a blackberry berry mocktail. Tho it was the same cost as a regular cocktail. I'm noticing that businesses cashing in on the "sober curious" culture that is booming these days. The mocktail was crisp, very refreshing, and not too sweet. That was our servers personal favorite out of the mocktails she said. So I went with her recommendation. Delaney was our very kind and attentive server. Overall we had a wonderful evening here. With an amazing dinner, service by owners working their own establishment, and Delaney and the live entertainment. It's a cozy & great place to meet up with friends, and or have a date here. I'd say make it a point to visit here in order to experience and take in all its glory and see what's good for you! I'd like to revisit when I'm ready for a lavender coffee treat and try the chocolate goodness that's offered here as well. It's sit where you want unless otherwise specified by a previous & special reserved spot. Cheers! read more

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I really really wanted to like this place since it's in the heart of Carlsbad Village which is a greaaat location. The ambience inside is usually nice especially when there's live music. I was disappointed about the service on 2 different occasions. They had a BOGO Free Matcha Day and I was there early...anticipating some traffic. There was only 1 staff there to open and I can tell she wasn't a morning person. She also wasn't aware about their promo when I mentioned it which said a lot. The matchas ended up tasteless. Then I went to their 1 year anniversary celebration, I ordered the rosè wine slushie...it came out looking like a sad drink with a shriveled up strawberry. I wondered why my drink wasn't filled up to the rim like everyone else and to top it off my food was off too so I have mixed feelings about this wine bar. read more

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Found this spot while heading to the beach and ate here for breakfast/brunch for dine in. It was delicious! Coffee was good and the breakfast food was amazing. Ordered vanilla latte and mocha and they use high quality chocolate. Food was the breakfast croissant add bacon (extra charge) and the lox toast. Prices were market price $16 a dish $7 lattes. They have wine to go and a vast wine selection and do to go drinks and have pastries for takeout too. Inside and patio seating and service was friendly and attentive. It's cute inside with a back area they open in the evenings for wine bar. Street parking in downtown Carlsbad. read more

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I went to an enjoyable Yelp event here last year and I'd been meaning to return. Recently, I'd been seeing so many positive reviews that I decided to meet a friend for happy hour. I arrived first and it was pretty busy. The server let me try a taste of a few wines before I picked. I was thankful for that. My friend arrived and she tried my wine and one or two others before she decided. It was a nice night. We sat at the window seats which was perfect. It's a bit dark in the back but it was still a bit chilly outside. We ordered the short rib to share and a mezze plate. The short rib arrived and we were quite surprised at the tiny size to price proportion. The flavor was wonderful and we both enjoyed it but for the price we would not order it again. The mezze plate was also good. I really love the concept of this bar and all it offers such as art & wine classes, winemaker dinners, live music etc. it's fun to watch it evolve. It's definitely high on my rotation of places to meet up with friends. I'll be back soon. read more

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Absolutely the worst dining experience ever!!!! I am not sure why they hire people to take orders and they don't write anything down and then the order is completely wrong. I sent my steak back bcs I ordered it rare plus and it came out well done. Then they were remaking it again and I was waiting forever and I asked the waiter, it's a rare steak, what is taking so long. He said I ordered medium to well done which I did not and I even explained what rare plus was when I ordered. Honestly it was ridiculous. Never again. Service awful and food was completely screwed up for me and my wife. Go to Nicks on state or anywhere else. read more

I came here for a Sunday brunch event and the staff were so incredibly welcoming! They were beyond accommodating and made it so easy for us to split our checks individually, which is a huge plus for a group. The space is long, narrow, and has such a cute, intimate vibe. I ordered the Shakshuka and the lamb meatballs were so delicious! I also highly recommend the Carlsbad Spritz. It was so good I wanted to keep ordering them, but I was a little distracted chatting it up with the girls. Overall, Cbar is such a gem. I'm already intrigued to come back and check out their dinner menu and wine pairings! read more

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This is a great little place to people watch, especially when theres markets and things going on! Have an app or two watch outside. The wines are all pretty good and fairly priced for bottles. Only had a few apps on this visit and both were good. The fig flatbread was awesome, the chicken sliders were also really good but headsup the slaw on them was definitely spicier than expected. Still very good! Cozy place everyones super nice. Firepits outside too! read more

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I've had so many amazing experiences at the Cbar. My favorite being the wine and tasting pairing. I got to meet so many amazing contributors including Fox Point farms and Saint K wine. Chef Jarle and Mark know exactly what they are doing, he served dishes that I normally wouldn't try but absolutely loved. They were an absolute delicacy! The owner Tony and manager Mike are setting this place up for success. Christina, Dom, and Reyna are my favorite servers, very friendly and offer great recommendations. The Cbar is my favorite place in Cbad village very high quality food and service. read more

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Came to the bar with friends on a Friday night to see a local band. What a fun venue to see music. The bar was packed, so the service was slower, but all of the food and drinks were so good, so I understand about the service. Overall had a great time and would definitely come back again. read more

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I love brazed short rib. I make it myself and think I'm pretty good at it. What we had tonight made mine look like a 20 on a 100 scale. Cbar's stuff is ridiculously overlooked. Plus, with the excellent wine pairing made this one of the best foodie nights I've had in a loooong time. We also had their sourdough bread, which is made in-house, evidently....just crazy. Cbar needs to be on more people's radar because they are not messing around. read more

This would be cool without my kid. Problem was, whatever menu you find online... if it's on Yelp, don't look at it, if it's on their website, don't look at it! Nothing is accurate. I knew menus on Yelp are generally old. It doesn't help posting it for this place so don't. I thought oh websites should be updated. I was way wrong. Was disappointed what I wanted wasn't even on the menu they had in the restaurant. Update your website. It doesn't help anyone having anything old on there. Food was ok. Waiter was nice and friendly. I do hate planning for something and get disappointed when I get to the establishment. read more

I was really happy to be introduced to this wine bar at a Yelp event and decided to come back a few days later to enjoy it again. This is the reinvented Oak & Elixir that has raised the bar on wine bars and cafes. Most wine bars I've visited usually have very limited menu items and I tend to get very bored with charcuterie boards so it is so nice to be able to sit down and have a full meal freshly prepared with my wine selection. I actually came on two seperate days and tried a mix of appetizers like the curry meatballs, flatbreads, and plates with short ribs and asparagus. Our servers were very attentive and were very happy to offer alternative wine selections if we weren't thrilled with the standard offering for a flight. The atmosphere is a mix of hustle bustle with pockets of more quiet space towards the back. There was a private event going on in one area of the restaurant so it's nice to see it used for mutiple purposes. If you want a latte and viennoiserie in the morning, there are grab and go options, You can sit at the bar and chat with your servers and you can sit at a more quiet table for a nice date. If you haven't visited since the changeover, you really should check it out. read more

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My daughter and I came back to our favorite Bible study sit down coffee bar! I can't say this enough but I love the coffee, the service is fantastic. The sever remembered us it was super cute since we haven't been here in about 3 months ;) great job to the management team!! And what can I say about the ambiance, that's it's absolutely chill, calm, peaceful, and beautiful read more

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To start, the food is delicious!! Staff is also fantastic! 1. Beautiful wine bar, great vibes 2. Food is 10/10 3. Wine is 10/10 4. Customer service is 10/10 Love it here! read more

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We've given this restaurant about five chances because the food is actually good, but unfortunately, the service has been consistently disappointing. Every single time we've been, the food has taken an extremely long time to come out, despite the restaurant being nearly empty. On two separate occasions, we waited over 30 minutes and ultimately had to leave without ever receiving our food. We were refunded, but there was very little acknowledgment or remorse from the manager about the situation. On our most recent visit, we were there with our two toddlers. The restaurant was empty, and we waited in the outdoor seating area for 30 minutes before finally asking about our order. We were then told that the chef hadn't even started making it yet. It was one single breakfast burrito. At that point, we had no choice but to leave. We were refunded for the food, but not the tip we had already left. At some point, good food isn't enough to make up for consistently poor service and extremely long wait times. We've given this place multiple chances, and unfortunately, we won't be back. **this review is regarding breakfast/brunch service. read more

Great place to grab wine in the village. Walking distance from shops and restaurants and only a block or so from the beach. I've been a few times and not had a bad experience yet! read more

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I was happy to attend the Yelp event here. When we had family in town we decided to stop in. We enjoyed the humus plate,which was so fresh and it was really good! A couple of people in our group tried the Espresso Martini and enjoyed them too. Our server so very attentive. We sat outside by the fire and it just made for a wonderful time! We will be back! read more

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My favorite place for food and coffee in the village. Love their coffees. I ordered the Lox Toast for breakfast and the flavors were so good! This is my favorite breakfast right now. Will be back soon for another order. Don't come on a Monday because their kitchen is closed. read more

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I came across Chocolate Bar while I was searching for a place to eat breakfast this morning. I did not realize Chocolate Bar was actually a wine bar until I took a look at their menu. I wasn't going to dine here at first, but then I saw some breakfast items on their menu and I changed my mind. As I continued to scan their menu, I was pleasantly surprised by their offerings and went for a brunch item instead of breakfast. I ordered their sweet and savory goat cheese, prosciutto and fig flatbread with arugula and it was beyond delicious. I was pleasantly surprised at how scrumptious it was and how large the portion was. It was enough for two people to share. My husband ordered an açai bowl with peanut butter, granola and fruit, and the portion was huge! I did taste some of my husband's açai bowl and I gotta admit that it was super fresh and probably the tastiest açai I've ever had. And not only is the food amazing but the ambience is casual, warm and very inviting. Overall I'd say Chocolate Bar will be doing just fine if they keep doing the fantastic job they are doing with their menu selection, wine and customer service! Everyone that helped us from the cashier up front and the food runner was super friendly, helpful and quick to serve. Thanks Chocolate Bar for making my Thursday morning extra sweet and special. read more

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We held an event there for 80 people, and everything went off PERFECTLY! The staff was incredibly professional and responsive, the food phenomenal, and the offerings from the bar right on target. I love this place, both for a quiet dinner and a large party. Do yourself a favor and GO! read more

Really nice little casual bar with all types of seating either at the high tops near the front or in couches near the back. The owner is a nice guy and is very hospitable, right now for the holidays they have an excellent menu of holiday themed drinks. My personal favorite is the eggnog martini. SO good. and I don't usually like martinis. They also have some gluten-free food offerings for those with gluten allergies, which is nice since my husband likes to go out but having an allergy can make that tough. Been here a few times with him and also have brought larger groups for celebrations and we've always had a great time. Can't beat the location either. read more

They have good food. Unfortunately, they have extremely bad service. It's as if, some people with some money got together that are completely unfriendly and don't like people, and they said let's open a restaurant. I give them no more than another 7 or 8 months, unless they become friendly, it'll never work. If you go there 10 times, they will pretend like they've never seen you there in their life. Two thumbs way down read more

Do you ever want to dine somewhere cozy, comfortable with great food and family friendly service? Head to Cbar! My favorites are the cocktails and the charcuterie board. The sliders are pretty yummy too, but my favorite part of Cbar is the service. Everyone is kind and warm, and the dining is just a relaxing experience. Nothing pretentious, just a place to be with calm, cool vibes and great food & drinks! read more

If you have celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity, please be warned this is not a gluten-free restaurant anymore. Just gf options . I waited for this restaurant to open with excitement after speaking to the owner who has celiacs tell me "you never have to worry everything on the menu is gluten free"! Even the menu said All items are gluten free. I came in with a girlfriend to buy special croissants that are the best gluten free croissants I've ever had and got glutened with severe stomach pain and brain fog among other issues. When I asked the girl who rang me up she said I had been miss informed and they haven't carried gluten free croissants in months ?? That someone should have told me that they only have gluten free options now because people complained not having regular items on the menu and haven't been a full gluten free restaurant in months. This is so dangerous for a restaurant to flip flop like this especially with no signage on the countertop or in the glass case . This is a lovely place for music but I'll never go back again. read more

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Wonderful wine bar with a fantastic food menu in the village! What a little gem! The service is great (Kaitlin was so helpful and friendly). Great wine selection and vibes. Can't wait to be b read more

Cbar - Wine Bars Near Me - Carlsbad, California

The menu had something for everyone. We got the Margarita flatbread and it was yummy! We also got the charcuterie board with 3 cheeses and 3 types of salami. It was good. It was missing "wet condiments" like jams, mustard, or honey. I would suggest adding something like that. The service was great upon arrival, but it slowly declined. However, the owner was bussing tables, serving food and drink and helping out. I really appreciated that. The ambiance has a hip decor vibe with a warm, intimate environment. There's bar seating, high tops, and low tops. The live music was great. The bathroom is right in the middle of dining. I would add a divider or some type of partition to close off that area. Overall, nice place! Definitely recommend and we will be back. read more

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I love this place. It's so cute and everything is paired with chocolate and they have the most amazing mochi donuts ever. Jordan is a sweetheart and she suggested the gluten-free scones which look delicious. I'm super excited about my mochi doughnut. read more

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Excellent wine bar with excellent happy hour. My friend and I came by to have some drinks before heading to dinner and their happy hour wines are delicious and reasonably priced. We also snacked on the truffle popcorn which was a nice complimentary snack to the wines we had. Our server at the bar was kind and attentive and I appreciated the repetitive refills of water. read more

The best vibes & charcuterie highly recommend! We've lived in Carlsbad for about a year and came across the live music and had to stay for a while. Super cool spot read more

Cbar - The best vibes & charcuterie Highly recommend - Wine Bars Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Beautiful restaurant with lots of local community events. Lots of gluten free baked goods (but not dairy free). Tons of fun lattes with homemade syrups. Good service, and clean facility. read more

Cbar - Gluten free baked goods / desserts - Wine Bars Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I came to get coffee and ordered at the counter. The young woman was friendly and professional. She was managing all the barista orders. After ordering I sat down and waited. The reason I'm a maybe is because I observed some upset customers and disorganized staff. A young man, who appeared to be new, seemed to be aimlessly moving around. He left a newly made hot beverage on the counter to help two new customers. The customer who ordered the beverage came inside and asked if that's was the drink she had been waiting for...so, service seems to be an issue. That being said, my lavender latte was hot and delicious. I may give them some time to figure out service before dining there. (Rating is for my personal experience). read more

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I was invited here to meet with a friend and was pleasantly surprised to find out that everything is gluten-free! Although I'm not allergic, I definitely have gluten sensitivity, and it was magical to be able to order anything off the menu easily. I opted for their basic avocado toast, which came with bonus potatoes and ended up being plenty for brunch. While there, the barista was trying out new recipes and had us sample a ginger turmeric latte, which I hope makes it onto their permanent menu--nicely sweet, hint of ginger, and warm (not hot), which I prefer. There are so many creative drinks that I'll have to come back and try on a future visit. Their wine bar in the back also looked inviting for an evening visit. I'll be back! read more

This is for Toni as I know no other way to get back to you. We were there Monday the 30th ... We did not have a "waitress" because we ordered at the counter. There were at least 3 girls working thinking 4, and there was one guy. We arrived at approximately 335pm and left by 5pm. read more

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This is a great new addition to Carlsbad Village, such a cute spot with great energy. Something to note is that everything on the food menu is seed-oil free and gluten free! We happened to just be walking by and saw that they had a happy hour special, so we sat at the bar and were greeted right away. The service was super friendly. I had a glass of wine and my husband had beer. We ordered the happy hour charcuterie board, which was a great deal at $10. The person who made it brought it out and was visibly proud We are looking forward to going back for more! read more

Cbar - Happy Hour Charcuterie...we chose from a selection of various cheese and meat. Great deal for $10! - Wine Bars Near Me - Carlsbad, California

New wine and coffee bar in Carlsbad Village! We went on day 3 so they may still be ironing out some things. PROS: Everything is gluten free! Baked goods, breads, all of it - the high offering I've seen in the area. Nice environment and lovely staff as well. CONS: Wine by the glass selection is limited and I saw some lower "grocery store" quality wines on there (like Seaglass). Makes it feel a little less special. The fig and prosciutto flatbread we had was just OK - a bit too sweet and unbalanced. Also, despite the name - not much chocolate on the menu! They said they are hoping to introduce wine & chocolate pairings, which would be great. Overall: we will be back to try more. read more

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Had a wonderful first experience at Cbar last night. It was busy but were seated quickly. We shared the mussels appetizer and short rib dinner. The mussels were fun and the homemade sourdough that came with it was off the charts. The mussels certainly didn't need anything else but I was thinking some roasted garlic with this app to spread on the sourdough with the mussels would make it unstoppable. The short rib was truly decadent and the only thing lacking was maybe a little more of the jammy reduction. We also shared two glasses of wine that were perfectly paired with our dishes. I like that they have wine recommendations listed with the meals on the menu. Service was also great. I hope this place continues to provide quality food and it finds staying power in our beloved village. read more

We came here after dinner. It's is a Super cute spot with live music and lots of creative options for dessert and drinks. The staff was welcoming and the wine and chocolate flight looks amazing. read more

Best coffee in Carlsbad!! Love the vibes here the Christmas decorations are so cute. I've popped in for dinner and the have a great wine and beer selection. Cute place for girls night. read more

Cbar - Love the vibes here best coffee in Carlsbad! - Wine Bars Near Me - Carlsbad, California

SERIOUSLY THE BEST COFFEE !! I Had the seasonal rosemary honey latte-was skeptical because rosemary is sometimes too much- But woow was it executed so well!! And the peppermint mocha was soo tasty!!! kaitlin made our coffees sooo good!! And the Christmas decorations really completed the morning!!! Coffee and Christmas, and dog friendly! can't beat that start to your day. Can't wait to come back! Will be dreaming of this latte! read more

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Ambiance was amazing. Never been and I'm sad I just barely found it. Will definitely go again.