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    El kafecito

    3.8 (25 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Menu 11/16/2025
    Talar P.

    We adored the Rise team (previous coffee/boba shop owners at this spot) so understandably, they will be hard act to follow. However, we had driven to Vista to try El Kafecito Hut a few years ago and loved it, so were excited they took over the lease. We had the Mazapan latte with almond milk and Sugar Free Hazlenut latte. Both were very tasty and the espresso was smooth. The Mazapan tasted like it had the crumbled cookies in it. They just moved in, so excited to see how they add to their menu as they settle in. The other locations have all kinds of different treats. As of Nov 2025, it does look like they kept some of the milk tea / boba offerings that Rise had. Welcome to Esco, el kafecito!

    matcha with horchata cold cream
    Ashley C.

    Such a fav cafe of mine! Tried a couple different drinks than the usual and they are delicious! The matcha here is really good! would recommend you try this place the coffee isnt too sweet either its literally perfect every time:)))

    Menu. Shouldve realized that meant no boba.
    May Beth B.

    Im a non coffee person and they only had smoothies. I thought they had boba. They no longer do. I order strawberry smoothie. Pretty good. My Brother in law ordered de la olla latte. He liked it.

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    Katelynn M.

    Great experience , she had my coffee out pretty quick and I loved her coach bag. I will definitely be back and bring more people.

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    I wanted to give them a chance, but the costumer service was just not there. Not friendly and very cut off.

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    8 months ago

    Decent cold brew, no blender for over a month. Also had several drinks out of stock when we went. Will give them another try

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    10 months ago

    Seems like every time i get coffee from them it tastes different. I was looking to find a replacement for starbucks but no luck yet

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