This cute and quirky coffee shop offers impeccable vibes and delicious beverages…read more Walking into this Twin Peaks-esque shop feels like being transported to a liminal and nostalgic dimension. The CRT TV playing VHS tapes, along with the selection of comics and decorations makes this feel like a portal to a different place. The coffee and tea selection is good, with everything they serve being made with attention to care and quality. The service is really welcoming. Employees are warm and kind and always down to help and chat. The space is small with seating inside and outside. Highly recommend to stop by if you're in the area!

Not exactly sure how this café ended up on my list since I don't even live near the Vista area, but…read moreI'm really glad I made the drive out. It was actually one of the few coffee shops open on Memorial Day, which I truly appreciated. I got there around 10am and it was still pretty quiet, so I had plenty of seating choices. I ended up grabbing the table bar by the window with a street view and honestly loved it (10/10). I ordered a latte, which was decent. By around noon the place was booming and there was even a line to order, so I'm glad I came earlier. Overall, it's a really cute retro-style café with lots of fun little details and decor that give it a lot of character.

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.

Dreamwave really is a dream!…read more One of my fave matcha spots and it's such a hidden gem. DW is a great little shop/ roastery tucked in a corner of a shopping plaza with a large grocery store and some other small, local spots. DW has a fun, retro vibe to their decor and merch. The baristas are always SO kind and friendly! The owner, Mike, is also super outgoing and welcoming. Everyone is always willing to give me recommendations, which have all been yummy for me. I don't drink coffee/espresso (I know!), but it always smells and looks amazing. Mike roasts the coffee beans himself! What I can say is their matcha is top notch. They use a ceremonial grade powder that is smooth, creamy, and so so yummy in their lattes. The shop also has absolutely stellar syrups and flavors that are made in-house. The combination of such high quality ingredients lends itself to delicious drinks consistently. I've only had a few food items, but they've been really great too! Special shout out to the banana bread for sure. Overall, Dreamwave is consistently awesome! The baristas provide excellent service, food, and drinks. The shop itself has a great vibe and cool merch. I couldn't ask for more, which is why it's a fave for me that I share with all my friends!

I love their online ordering process, it's so easy. I just use the app, choose my order. Usually, a…read morebagel with cream cheese and tomato (my fav) or occasionally an egg sandwich. Then I drive to whichever location I've ordered from that's close to me. My order is always waiting for me. I grab it and go. My orders have always been accurate and staff members greet me when I come in. This streamlines my life when I need it to. I appreciate the efficiency. Their bagels are good when I'm craving one quickly!

I ordered my avocado bagel and coffee online. It was ready when I got there. Usually I love this…read moreplace but today I am not impressed. My avocado bagel with tomato barely any avocado on it. Usually there is plenty to cover most the bagel. Very disappointed today. A previous time I ordered hazelnut coffee online. When I went to pick it up, they were out of it. I was in a hurry and couldn't ask for some.

They definitely pack your bowl with rice/salad rather than the protein itself. I got double scoops…read moreof salmon and it was like 5 or 6 large pieces of salmon. The size of the salmon was a little too big for my liking. I feel like it would make more sense to make the salmon pieces smaller with more on your bowl. They barely gave the toppings that were included. It was filling probably because of the rice but if it wasn't for the rice, I don't think it would have been filling at all. There's a lot of indoor seating but the owner was sitting at the corner which was kind of uncomfortable. It was a hot day, and it wasn't very cool in there. I don't know if I'd be back to be honest. Maybe the tea is good?

Tried out this new Poké bowl place I stopped going to the one by the theater cause everybody was…read morealways so rude there. But Michael was amazing. He was very informative. Was patient with our order. Sometimes you get a little flustered when you're at a new place and he was very informative. Place was looking beautiful and clean. Grabbed a Matcha milk tea Boba and it is delicious along with this Poké bowl. That is exactly what I needed. Very flavorful and I love that Michael commented on just about everything that I picked. Thank you for a lovely experience.

My friend and I had a wonderful first visit at Bliss Tea & Treats with Rushell! Her current…read morelocation is in her transformed back patio. As soon as you walk through the entrance gate, you are transported to a lovely tea garden. We did make reservations ahead as it is reservation only. Rushell greeted us and we were quickly seated. We chose the La Dolce Vita Tea Experience. We were able to sniff the tea leaves first in individual test tubes which absolutely helped me pick my tea. I loved that experience! Once everything was selected, we were brought out our teas and salads. The salad was refreshing and I especially enjoyed the fresh tomatoes, garbanzo beans, and house vinaigrette. I had the Eiffel tea and absolutely loved it. I typically prefer black teas with either hints of floral or fruit notes and this tea had the perfect combination. We were then given our individual towers/ tea tiers which consisted of three sandwiches (smoked salmon pinwheels, apple Brie melt, and Prosciutto, Feta And Balsamic Fig Sandwich) of our choosing, a cranberry orange cake scone with creme Fraîche and strawberry preserves, and a trio of desserts (lemon cake with blueberries, petite four, and a rosemary shortbread). I honestly loved everything I ordered. I loved the cake scone as it was very moist and the sandwiches were all divine with powerful flavors in each bite. I didn't love the creme fraîche, as I prefer clotted cream with my scones, but it does offer a great break from sweetness of the cake scone. I especially enjoyed how toasted the Apple Brie melt was. I love short breads and petite fours, so I'm a bit biased but they were my favorite desserts. Not only did we have a lovely time due to the atmosphere, tea, and delicious food, but we thoroughly enjoyed Rushell herself! She was so welcoming and shared so much with us. Happy to always support local and especially women-owned businesses. I can't wait to go back!

Who knew that such a charming venue blossomed in the heart of residential Oceanside?! It was the…read moreperfect setting for a lovely afternoon tea, baby or wedding shower or birthday party! The food was very tasty and beautifully presented by our charming hostess. I felt quite attended and graciously directed through the entire High Tea experience.

Four stars because I stopped in for national coffee day. Sure, it's a made up day, but I thought…read moremore coffee shops would be celebrating. Indeed, I was told that they were giving away free stickers. No discounts or specialty drinks for the day. I ordered my usual hot Mexican mocha, but added some raspberry flavoring this time. It was absolutely delicious, of course! I was bummed though because they forgot to give me my sticker! Hopefully I can get it next time I stop in. Kudos to the cashier for upsell me on some food. I had a ham and cheese croissant. The croissant was amazing. Absolutely flaky with some kind of seeds on top and very buttery. There was an ample amount of ham and cheese inside. I will definitely eat this again. It wasn't too busy for a mid Monday morning. I was actually the only person in line, and that never happens. Service was friendly and quick, as usual.

Extremely rude barista's... went on wed july 22nd at 1pm and there was two blonde girls working and…read morethey were both so rude and talking to customers like they were dumb, their tone was very condescending and like their poop didn't stink... I couldn't believe it. Definitely won't be going back to this location again The crew needs to be re trained in customer service and JUST BE KIND it's not hard....

This spot has grown from a modest churro chop with the occasional taco popup complement to a full…read morefledged food stop offering plenty of authentic Mexican flavors. There are lots to choose from like tortas, tacos, Birria, as well as the namesake sweet churros. On my last visit I got to have one of my childhood favorite fair treats, stuffed churros con Dulce de Leche. Maybe someday they'll also have Guava filling as an option. The spot is tigh, but if has great vibe and the service is always friendly and attentive. The parking is small, but it's manageable if you come at the right time. Keep up the good work, Modern Churro staff!

The best churros I've ever had, and they also serve tacos. I'll be back to try their tacos and more…read moredesserts. Service was great, and the atmosphere has mom-and-pop shop vibes with a very welcoming and clean feel. They also have both Spanish and Mexican style churros with dips you can get filled or on the side: caramel, dulce de leche, or chocolate. Both versions are tasty and come out fresh!! Don't skimp on the potato balls and sandwiches too. I just love this place. I also love that they have affogatos with a legit espresso machine. They use vanilla soft serve for their affogato, and it was delicious. I didn't even miss the traditional gelato aspect.

Great tasting and locally roasted!…read more Ignite Coffee serves fresh coffee and espresso drinks with an assortment of pastries and hot breakfast options. I came hear one Sunday morning and throughly enjoyed my first experience. I'm a sucker for a flavorful Brown Sugar latte, and this one is top quality in my book! To complement the enticing menu options, their service is solid, the ambiance is relaxing and the overall vibe fits perfectly in the Oceanside coastal community. Pro-tip: Sit in the back patio area if you want to enjoy some fresh air.

Brown sugar latte sooo delicious Fall drink season is upon…read moreus and we also got the harvest latte the pumpkin most definitely was not over whelmimg. Back patio was cuteee with succulents & wall art. It was raining but it had an umbrella perfect we could still enjoy. Service was welcoming helpful and pleasant.

OG from San Marcos, this has been my go to spot pre covid! Love how spacious the location is along…read morewith a nice outdoor patio! Great coffee, great food, and great baristas. Glad it has finally made its way over to vista :)

Stopped by Ascend Coffee in Vista and was surprised by how big the space is. It has plenty of…read moreseating and seems like a nice spot if you want to hang out or get some work done. I ordered the caramel brulee with 20 percent sugar, but it was not for me. The coffee itself tasted a little burnt and somehow was still overly syrupy sweet. I was hoping the lower sugar level would let more of the coffee flavor come through, but the drink just felt unbalanced. The staff was friendly and the service was good, so I appreciated that. Unfortunately the drink was enough that I do not see myself coming back.