The staff is great. The manager is awesome. David Taylor always takes care of us whenever we go…read moremaking sure we get the best quality espresso. We can Definitely a cool coffee shop in San Diego. The pastries here are pretty good. I heard they just changed the bagels only made by their sister Co.. I need to give those a try I got the coffee soda basically like an espresso tonic pretty good the glass that it comes i in his super cool and different to most of the places you get coffee at the side of the building is small, but still kind of spacious in a way gives us pretty cool atmosphere. I heard they're gonna do some more upgrades to the inside, making it feel a little more home like that's cool cause I like cozy spots with a manly touch concrete leather metals. It's just a vibe.

I wanted to give this place another shot, I know people love. I was in the area and popped in…read more I ordered a large hot non fat mocha. Which is my standard order. And picked up an almost croissant. They do not shelve non fat milk, but have oat and almond. So I went with oat. Two customers that came after me go thier drinks first. And when mine came up, it was lovely but not right. It was a cold mocha. They remade it. It was just a wee annoying, especially since I was coming here with the hopes of a mind blowing experience. The coffee was fine. The staff seem to know the local regulars and chat them up appropriately. The seating it still hard and uncomfortable. I'll try again one more time to see if hey flip my bippy. So far two stars for they way they interacted with other. One star for the pastry and the coffee mis up and late service was a - of stars. And my picky pastry folks (she knows who she is) would say it's not a true croissant, as there are cuts across the pastry... but it's buttery and flaky..

I received excellent customer service from Ethan P. The line was long and he treated every single…read morecustomer with kindness and courtesy. He is a very professional and patient young man. The decor of this location is much brighter and more inviting than the PQ one. I will be sure to stop by this location when I am in the area.

Came to this location while visiting my sister. I wanted to come back to a Better Buzz after my…read morewonderful experience at the Carlsbad location. However this location was a 180 experience from Carlsbad. I order the iced mint espresso drink. I noticed the first time I had this drink they filled the cup to the top with ice which gives you less of your drink you're paying for. So I asked the girl to give me less ice. She said they couldn't do that. When asked why , her response was because that's not how they are made. We sat there going back and forth for a moment me asking why I just can't get less ice, then she said because the liquid won't fill the cup up to the top if they do less ice. But offered to top it off with water to fill it. We seemed to be getting no where so I just said make it however you guys normally make it then. She then proceeds to talk about me in front of me to the barista as they kept looking at me and laughing like I was an idiot to request less ice. Not a great second experience. My drink tasted very watered down. Next time I visit I'll happily drive to Carlsbad where they seemed to care about how you wanted your drink made to make sure you like it.

I visited the Escondido Matcha Cafe Maiko for the first time last week! I can officially say I've…read morevisited all three locations in San Diego! There was plenty of parking in the plaza. There were a few tables, and high top bar seating inside the location. I enjoyed a matcha latte with less sweetness, less ice, and with boba. The boba quality was great! I feel like the boba could be hit or miss at the Mira Mesa branch.

I was visiting San Diego and came across Matcha Maiko, so l decided to stop by because I'd been…read morewanting to try their matcha. When I walked in, the kiosks weren't working, so ! waited at the front for someone to take my order. Instead, all I could hear was an older lady loudly screaming at one of the employees. It was loud enough that I could hear everything from the front counter, and it honestly gave me secondhand embarrassment. The employee was being embarrassed in front of everyone in the store, which made for a really uncomfortable atmosphere. Because of the confusion, I ended up ordering through their website instead. Unfortunately, the drink was disappointing. They added a huge scoop of strawberry syrup that completely overpowered the drink. I went there to try Matcha Maiko's matcha, not a cup full of strawberry syrup. On top of that, the syrup wasn't even mixed in properly, so l kept getting mouthfuls of syrup at the bottom I was really looking forward to trying this place, but between the uncomfortable experience in the store and the poorly made drink, it wasn't the experience I had hoped for.

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 love the ambience here, but always feel a little meh about the coffee, but let me explain: I'm a…read morebold coffee person. I love a rich roast. Their coffee tends towards a brighter, citric flavor that reminds me very much of cold brew. Which I don't care for. But others might! So if a brighter, lighter flavor is what you enjoy (what up tea people) then this might be the place you're looking for. And again, I adore the vibe here. Probably the chillest work/read spot in all of Escondido. Parking can be rough if downtown is busy, but only if you're adamant about needing to be very close for mobility reasons etc. Otherwise you can usually find something walkable. Beautiful, open cafe with a lovely view of the small park across the street and downtown Esco.

Coffee shop Escondido…read more Cafe, latte, matcha, specialty drinks Small bites Has AC Restroom inside Parking available Amex accepted Indoor seating available Coffee experience Award-winning specialty coffee shop rooted in craft culture that expanded from Tijuana to its first U.S. location near downtown Escondido

Got the dirty horchata latte and cafe de la olla, both iced. Drinks were perfect sweetness and the…read moreworker there that helped us out was super sweet. Interior was really cool and nice. Cool spot to study and vibe with friends. They also have a stand where you can smell some of the beans and that was a cool thing to do while waiting for our drinks

I visited this coffee shop on my birthday and was looking forward to a nice experience…read more Unfortunately, the customer service was disappointing. The employee who helped me came across as grumpy and unfriendly, making me feel like I was inconveniencing them. A simple smile or kind attitude would have made a big difference, especially on a special occasion. It was my first time visiting your place. The coffee itself was good, but customer service is just as important. I hope management encourages staff to provide a more welcoming experience for everyone. The coffee, scones & toast itself was good, but customer service is just as important. I hope management encourages staff to provide a more welcoming experience for everyone.

Took a drive and wanted to grab a coffee I found this place , super cute inside and clean…read more They recommended the homemade blueberry scone with the jelly . 1000/10 recommend! Cookie butter ice latte was also good with a fresh baked cookie on the lid which I loved . Wait was a bit long ( only customers in there ) other wise very nice staff and was apologetic for the wait as they noticed we were waiting a while .

Coffee is pretty strong, which I approve of. Greeted when…read morewe entered, and drinks were made really quickly (we went around noon). Whole place is clean and tidy, with some claw machines for prizes.

Stopped by this place on our way home. Cute inside with games you can play and toy vending…read moremachines. They also have a POS where you can order yourself. I got the matcha with oat milk and crème brûlée cold foam. It was really good but I paid extra for the foam and felt like I hardly got any. That matcha itself was great but I didn't get any crème brûlée flavor so I feel like it was a waste. My boyfriend got the coconut coffee half sweet. I am a sweet coffee drinker, but I tried it and liked it a lot. I feel like the drinks were a good size for the price.

been to this place every...uuummmmm, like few YEARS. i swear it never disappoints…read more the affagato here is the best i've had. i've had a lot of not-good gelato at other places. it's hard to get gelato right. Esco Gelato has some kind of pixie dust they use because the textures and flavors here are amazing, year after year. great selection of teas. very friendly staff. free parking around the storefront is usually easy peasy. great business. been coming here since the early 2000s.

A cute little spot in downtown Escondido that we were excited to finally try!…read more The service was short and pleasant, the gelato had great texture and flavor - I wish there was a little more variety. They give you a decent amount for the size you ask for, so make Aira you know how much you're getting!! Not sure if it was the cravings of the day/heat but with it being a little shop and there only being a few seats it was hard to fully enjoy the experience in the corner. With so many people visiting (the pictures were taken right before the crowd) I'm sure that's an indicator of how good it is! I will definitely be back to try other flavors or other items on the menu. Hopefully soon!