We stopped in for a late lunch... patty-melt and cheeseburgers... very large portions.... At least…read moretwo meals... the server was very competent... received our condiments before we even asked... checked on us often... Usually I stop in for the bakery items...... my personal favorite is the lemon muffins... but the cream pies are great too... Whatever you get it's going to be good...

We came here for breakfast right before our visit to Legoland. There's an abundance of food at…read moreevery plate. I tried their potato pancake, it was flavorful. We didn't miss the cinnamon rolls, banana bread and the Apple pie ala mode. I love the cabin, old diner vibe of this place and that's on top of pies everything. Our server was fantastic and attentive. There's enough parking during the morning rush.

amazing customer service. my family and i got the chocolate covered strawberries, dole whip…read morestrawberry cup and strawberry cheesecake, and it was all really good!!

Strawberry Shack a famous shop located at Carlsbad Village…read more It is a dessert shop specialized in strawberry. They have strawberry dipped chocolate, fresh strawberries, chocolate strawberry caramel pecan, strawberry lemonade, chocolate brownies with strawberry cream, chocolate strawberry chocolate bar, strawberry dole soft serve, strawberry red velvet chocolate chip cookie, strawberry dipped rice crispy, strawberry hot fudge brownie sundae, strawberry Tiramisu, strawberry cheesecake, strawberry Shack shake and more. The menu goes on and on. The staff were so sweet and friendly. We were indecisive because there were many delicious strawberrylicious options. We got strawberry cannoli and strawberry dole soft serve. The strawberry soft serve was refreshing, creamy, fruity and had perfect sweetness. The strawberry cannoli had crunchy exterior and decadent creamy strawberry filling topped with fresh strawberries and light whipped cream. It's a grab and go shop,but they have two little table outside in case you want to stand at one of them until you finish your dessert. I love the Beatles paintings holding strawberry in their hands, It's funny. Strawberry Shack is a sweet place to enjoy sweet desserts. It's a must try if you are strawberry lovers.

The restaurant is so beautiful. They made the inside really nice and have really nice green clam…read moreshell looking chairs. We went during lunch time so got the lunch special with sushi and a roll. It also came with miso soup and salad. I really thought it was delicious and a great price

We tried Fish Boon looking for a different sushi place in the area. Restaurant is newer with a…read moremellow decor and atmosphere. Had a variety of rolls and an appetizer of toro tartare. Rolls wise had rainbow spider, yellowtail mania and bachata crunch. Of the 3 yellowtail mania was my favorite. Sadly bachata crunch just didn't do it for us and had a weird texture and flavor. The toro appetizer was really good. A couple highlights was the hamachi kama and cucumber salad. Loved those pickled cucumbers. Drinks wise they had a good selection of drinks, sake, wine and soju. We had soju which was pretty typical for most local sushi places that was good. Service was ok but not great. We sat at the counter. The tables get much better service and felt like content was an afterthought. Overall not sure I would go back unless I happened to be really close. A bit mixed feelings with some good and some forgettable things.

Food: Strawberry Swirl Sundae - nice and cold, great for a…read morehot summer beach day! Strawberry shortcake - tasty! cake was soft and airy, I would definitely get this again! Don't forget to get it with the whipped cream on top. Service: Good service, friendly employees! Accepts Apple Pay. Ambiance: No seating area. You can sit at Starbucks next door if you can find a table. It's a grab and go kind of place. Park at village faire behind the shop! Free 20 min parking.

I just tried to bring my family on Sunday night while visiting at 7:55 and they told me they closed…read moreat 8:00 while everything online says 8:30. She was very rude and offered no solution. Even if closing time was 8:00, it wasn't even that time yet.

walked in to the case full of options and there is a second smaller area of gluten free options…read more I tasted 3 items: chunky banana, tiramisu and passion fruit. The girl was so helpful and shared her favorites and was kind. I got a small cone of passion fruit and tiramisu. great combo for me because that passion fruit is soooo good. They had some fresh baked chocolate chip and white chocolate macadamia cookies so I got one for my husband. Cute setting in a cute mall with outdoor seating and a water feature. Lovely and clean.

Gelato Love is a gourmet Italian gelato shop located in Carlsbad Village…read more It has a modern decor and inviting ambience. It is well lit, clean and organized. There are both indoor and outdoor seating. We enjoyed the relaxing and delightful atmosphere of the indoor seating. They have a nice selection of purses, jewelries and Stanley Tucci cookbooks. I also enjoyed other merchandise they have around the shop.They sell Italian pasta, tomato sauce and jam. The menu includes ; creamy gelati, dairy free sorbetti, gelato specialties, love shakes, coffe, cannoli, ice cream cakes, and desserts. There are many flavors to choose from. Everything looked tempting and delicious. Finally, we decided to get flight of four different flavors of gelato. We chose Carlsbad strawberry, Cookies and cream, Bacio, Tahitian vanilla bean. Their gelato was rich, creamy and silky. The amount was generous. The owner and the staff were very welcoming and genuinely warm. The service was fast. I really like Gelato Love. It's an authentic Italian Gelato shop to stop by and enjoy their unique flavors. .

If this was a dollar or two less, it would be five star, but I get it. It's inside Legoland and you…read moreare given free rein to charge much higher prices. The trolls were great in terms of size and thickness. It was perfect to be able to dip in the warm chocolate and I would say they give you enough to share with someone and it was sugary and tasty enough. If there was another piece they gave you or it was a dollar cheaper. I think this would really be a five out of five.

These churros are delicious and tasted fresh. The serving is a decent size compared to the regular…read morechurros they serve inside the park. I love churros and when at Legoland, I'll only get them from the this stand.

It's very hard for me to give 5 stars to any established, because 5 stars to me is damn near…read moreperfect. This menu is everything an islander, especially a Filipino could ever want in an ice cream menu. The perfect fusion of island ingredients and ice cream is so next level! You are able to sample the flavors, to find what you like and EVERY flavor is amazing! You are met with a friendly server, and they are very helpful in explaining the ice cream flavors if you're not familiar with them. I orders the Ube Pandesal, if you are an Ube lover this the one for you. Not too sweet unlike many other Ube flavors out there, perfect blend of flavors. My wife got the Mango Sticky rice, and it tastes just like you would expect it to. I'm coming back any time I have a sweet urge and eventually I'm going to try every flavor! I love the setting, it's outside part of The Cottages food collection, so you have a few options of food and beverages in the same area. Plenty of walk up parking and so the accessibility of the location is great as well.

My boyfriend, our best friend, and I visited this ice cream shop for the first time tonight, and…read moreunfortunately, the interaction with one of the young women working there left us very uncomfortable. When we asked to sample the ube flavor, she initially gave us two samples and then went to get a third. I offered my sample to our friend, but she immediately told me that she was fine and wanted the third sample instead. When the employee returned with the third sample, she commented, "Wow, that's not very gentleman-like, not giving your sample to your girlfriend first." Our friend immediately explained that she had specifically told me it was okay and that she wanted the third sample. Despite that, the employee continued making assumptions about the situation. Then, when our friend paid for the ice cream, the employee commented, "Wow, now you're making her pay too." At that point, I told her that was enough. The entire interaction felt unnecessarily judgmental and inappropriate. Not only did she assume that our female friend was my girlfriend, but she also seemed to assume that, as a man, I should be responsible for paying for her and that I should automatically prioritize her over my boyfriend and our friendship. It's 2026, and people shouldn't have to conform to outdated assumptions about gender roles, relationships, or who is supposed to pay for whom. Women are perfectly capable of paying for themselves, and friends can certainly treat each other however they choose without being judged by an employee. What should have been a simple, enjoyable first visit for ice cream instead became an uncomfortable experience because of unsolicited comments and assumptions about our relationships. We were respectful toward the employee throughout the interaction, and we expected the same in return. Unfortunately, based on this experience, we will probably not be returning and will be sharing our experience with our friends and family. There are plenty of other ice cream options out there.

I travel all over the world and one of my favorite things to do wherever I go is find the local…read morecoffee shops. I've had a lot of coffee in a lot of places, and The Goods is one of those little gems that genuinely stands out. Natalie, the manager, is incredible. She has that rare kind of warmth that makes you feel welcome the second you walk in, and you can tell there's real care behind what they're doing here. I ordered the honey lavender latte and it was beautiful. The lavender was subtle, the honey added just enough sweetness, and most importantly, you could still taste the coffee. My friend ordered an Americano and I stole a sip of that too. To me, black coffee is the real test. There's nowhere for mediocre beans or a bad roast to hide, and this Americano was smooth, rich and genuinely delicious. Then there was the donut. I don't even like donuts, which makes what I'm about to say slightly ridiculous, but it was honestly one of the best things I've ever tasted. I would come back for that alone. There are plenty of places that can make a pretty latte. The Goods has something more. Really good coffee, ridiculously good donuts and people who make you want to come back. If you appreciate finding special local coffee shops when you travel, put this one on your list. The Goods is an absolute must try in Carlsbad.

What a fun little donut & coffee stop! Delicious fresh and not heavy donuts. Service is also…read morerefreshing and friendly! Cute decor! Love seeing people succeed in singles ownership. We'll be back for sure! Brown sugar sea salt was my fave! Oh and the coffee! yummm!

amazing service, love the front desk. ambiance amazing. food was fantastic!!!! def try!read more

The chocolate was amazing. It is a little Pricie. But…read moredefinitely worth it. I got the crepe bash strawberry and banana. I got with milk chocolate topping The strawberry cup came with chocolate that hardened - made it hard to eat The marshmallow and the brownie bite and the chocolate covered strawberry were good and bite sized

pleasantly surprised! cute little pick your own pastry style shop, mostly croissant/tart/donut…read moretype. they also do coffee + speciality drinks! yum. blueberry lemonade refresher was unreal. i already can't wait to have it again! fruit tart with lemon custard, gone in seconds. perfect crisp to chew ratio. very impressed. they also had plugs and plenty of seating for people to meet with friends, take meetings, or work remotely. 10/10 will be back!

Normally I love this place but for the last two days most of the croissant are getting baked too…read morelong, to the point it tastes burned. The palmiers tasted like they were baked too long with the edges being burned on Saturday and on Sunday they looked the same so I got a chocolate croissant and they also tasted like they were baked too long. Paris Baguette products are not cheap and needs quality control.