El Kafecito Hut

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Anytime my family is visiting the in-laws in San Marcos, we always make our way to El Kafecito. The San Marcos location closes early, so we stumbled onto the location in Vista. We have had a great experience during all our visits. Our most recent visit was on Christmas Eve (12/24/25). It was rainy and gloomy. Both baristas were pleasant and cheery especially since it was Christmas Eve. We ordered 3 coffees and 1 smoothie. The baristas did not seem irritated or bothered by this rather continued to converse with us. We ordered the Mazapan, Tres Leches, and Horchata. We got the strawberry and banana smoothie for our daughter. All four drinks came out to $25 or so. Definitely a bargain and steal compared to Bay Area prices. This was even considering we got the 20oz drinks. El Kafecito is a recommended stop anytime you are in that area. read more

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I hate to leave this review, but I feel the owner should look into this. Coffee is usually good depending on who's making it. Though, there is one barista in particular who isn't very friendly. She often sits in a Corolla, and when she finally comes to take orders, she already seems annoyed, rolling her eyes. She's also the only employee who upcharges me a full dollar instead of the usual 50 cents, which doesn't feel fair, especially since the other girls are always helpful, kind, and I do tip them for their great service. I'm not sure if she's adding a tip without me knowing, but if that's the case, I'll have to start going to another coffee shop with similar pricing and more consistent service. There are plenty in North County. I've heard this is a family-owned business, but I can't support questionable charges or unfriendly service. read more

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I was reading some of the reviews and I'm pretty sure I got the same rude girl other people have experienced this morning. She had a bad attitude, rolled her eyes when I asked questions, no smile or good morning. I don't expect people to be full of energy and happiness in the morning, I GET IT, but man, she made me feel unwanted. I've been here a few other times now and the baristas have been nothing but sweet and helpful! I was so close to just driving away today but I had already waited and one thing I will never deny about El Kafecito in Vista is that they have legitimately GOOD coffee. I am just so turned off by this interaction, one bad employee really can ruin it for a small business. 2 stars off what could have been a 5 star review. So girl, if you were working at 7:45 in the morning on Thursday April 23, you need to work on your customer service. And El Kafecito, you need to advertise and disclose on your menu that you have a 30 cent credit card surcharge fee! read more

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Perla R.

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Love this quick little drive thru hut in vista! They have many drinks with Latin flavors that are really good my personal favorite is the mazapán latte that i usually get iced and it has a sweet peanut flavor that is so good! Every time i go there's about 1-2 cars ahead in line but it goes by quickly. read more

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Raymond B.

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It was good, until... I ordered their Cafe De Olla iced latte. I was enjoying it for about 10 minutes. All of a sudden, I took a sip and felt something come through the straw and it was a Pincher Bug (insect) after I spat it out. It was an unfortunate moment cuz the drink was really good. I felt disgusted and threw the drink out. read more

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Jaclyn R.

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You can almost miss this place but it's in the corner of a hotel parking lot! It's cute! Customer service is 10/10. Both girls were so sweet and helpful. We got the blended chi banana frappe & banana nut latte. Both delicious. Definitely recommend this little hidden gem for some good vibes and delicious coffee. read more

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Leila F.

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Still some of the best coffee I have ever had. Firstly, the line always moves so quickly. Secondly, the baristas are always very efficient and super friendly. Their iced matcha latte sweetened with agave is absolutely delicious and is obviously great quality, ceremonial grade. Their banana bread cream top with the matcha is also amazing! It has a delicious, light cinnamon flavor to it that pairs well with the banana and matcha. And surprisingly, the banana isn't too overpowering. Their dulce de leche iced latte with oat milk is also great -- but by fav my favorite item to get is the iced mazapan latte with oat milk. I can't recommend this place enough!!!! Check it out read more

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I love this little coffee shop! I've been coming here for years and Im glad to see that it's growing in popularity! They have added more staff, and kindness is a hit or miss. A few times the drinks I ordered have been heavy on the milk. Their house made syrups are delicious, my favorite is their iced mazapan latte with almond milk. Definitely worth a try when in the area. read more

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Great drive-thru coffee place with quick and friendly service. Stopped by during lunch for my midday pick-me-up. It also happens to be located the next street over from the courthouse if you happen to be in the area. The coffee hut is in the parking lot of a plaza. Ordered the iced mazapan latte with almond milk, light ice and an additional request to make it less sweet. While other drinks don't taste as good when you ask for that change, this drink still held its own. Glad I stopped by because the latte gave me that extra boost of energy that was needed! read more

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Megan M.

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Love El Kafecito! Whenever I get out of the house for a break from meeting their Tres Leche iced latte is my go-to! Consistently delicious! They are always so sweet too and make my son a horchata. read more

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Jessica Z.

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My daughter and I ordered a latte and an iced coffee. Both drinks were delicious. I also ordered some espresso beans. Usually when beans are fresh they're shiny unfortunately these espresso beans were very bland, but we're gonna give it a try. Customer service could be a little bit better But overall service was good. Drive thru only. Ambience a little ghetto. read more

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Maddie C.

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The barista who made my coffee for me yesterday morning was extremely sweet and patient while I tried to decide what coffee to get, since it was my first time here! I ordered the Marzipan and the Dulce le Leche lattes - both were some of the best coffees I've ever had! I'm so glad they are here in Vista. I will definitely be back! Thank you el Kafecito! read more

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Melissa C.

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The cutest light coffee spot!! Super easy to drive up to and get coffee. The ladies making my drink were so nice & fast I didn't have to wait long for my coffee. The blueberry latte was delicious definitely will stop by again!! Thank you read more

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Sarah

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I'll start with what I enjoyed: The coffee. It was absolutely delicious with the perfect amount of sweetness. That said, my biggest and only complaint is the service. When I drove up, I was met with a huge yawn and not even a "good morning" after I greeted the barista. It looked as though she didn't want to be there at all. I placed my order, but something felt off as there was no confirmation, no "okay" or "got it"... nothing. It made me second guess whether the drink I ordered was even on this menu, given there's another Kafecito location in San Marcos where I've ordered in the past. I asked just to confirm, and instead of a polite response, the barista replied with attitude, "Isn't that what you ordered?", I explained I didn't see it on the menu (totally my oversight) and she responded mockingly, "No, well it's there." I was honestly so taken aback by the unnecessary rudeness. I get that everyone has bad days, but there's no reason to be snarky when someone asks a simple question or needs clarification. The vibe made me feel like I couldn't even have a simple conversation without being met with attitude. To the management team: Please train your baristas on how to respectfully and professionally interact with customers. One rude experience can completely change how someone views a business, even when the coffee is great. read more

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Tals M.

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Small but mighty, try not to miss it :) A cute little place to stop by , I love their flavors . My first time I got a blueberry latte and it had house made blueberry syrup ! Very tasty and also so friendly. I'd recommend stopping by :) read more

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Jenny S.

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I found this place needing a little pick me up while I was on lunch break at the courthouse nearby for juty duty. It's a drive thru 2 person capacity hut so I almost missed it in the parking lot, but I was able to find it with only one person who walked up ahead of me. I think you can do both but I opted to stay in my car since it was hot haha I pulled up and the 2 girls working were very sweet and friendly. I asked what the De la Olla latte was and they told me it's coffee with some warm spices so I ended up getting an iced 4 oz of that. So yummy! The spices were nice and the coffee was smooth. I'll definitely come back if I'm in the area as their other specialty coffee and desserts look good as well :) read more

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Liz L.

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I go out of my way to get coffee here. Can't wait for them to open one in San Marcos 10/10 read more

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Cathy M.

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Dulce de leche latte was decent. Unfortunately customer service was lacking a lot. I pulled up to the window no greeting, just a blank stare from the 2 girls working. I ordered 2 lattes was never told the price she just reached out the window for payment. Mind you this is my first time going to this local shop. read more

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Laura G.

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Visit the Otay Mesa ...and it was the best Americano coffee ever! My husband and I traveled all around the US and it was a shame we haven't come to this jewel!! Coffee with our gimmicks, just good quality coffee! read more

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Alyssa K.

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Coffee is amazing I've been coming here for a very long time, I don't need the baristas to be my friends or even be super nice but they are awful here. I pulled up she didn't even look at me so I waited to order, she said are you planning on ordering, and rolled her eyes. I said nope not anymore and drove off read more

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Talar P.

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Such a cute little hut to grab coffee. Unfortunately, not super close by, but we were in Vista and wanted to try it based on all the reviews. The duo taking the orders / making drinks were super friendly and helpful with our menu questions. The drive thru process was super fast. We had a Horchata Latte and Caramel Oatmilk Latte - both were divine. Also couldn't resist adding on the Churro Cupcakes. Will definitely stop by again when in the area! read more

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Lillie B.

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First off, yum. Secondly, i have been going out of my way to work for this spot! I finally tried their coffee this past week and im hooked. The tres leches coffee hot or iced is delicious! And I got the mazapan also. I don't Like that candy but the coffee was really good! Can we get an update on the SM location? read more

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Kaylee P.

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This place is so cute! It's a coffee shop hut that's completely drive-thru. Tried it out because of its unique flavors, and it was all so good! I got the tres leches, the dulce de leche latte, & a concha. The staff was also very friendly! FYI they don't always have the same pastries every day. Not a bad thing, but just letting you know incase you see a pastry you want to try in the yelp photos! Highly recommend especially if you're on the go & I can't wait to go back and try other things on the menu! read more

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Martha Q.

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wanted to try a new coffee spot and this one stood out to me! a cute little latin hut with pan dulce available! Service was great, friendly, and relatively quick. The coffee was sooo good. I got the tres leches latte, it was sweet and yummy. My husband got the dulce de leche latte which I liked a bit more since the sweetness level was perfect. Definitely recommend for a pick me up! read more

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Robert L.

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It's convenient and the Lattes are yummy, it's working for me for sure I don't think you can go wrong here

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Jessica G.

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The perfect hut for a quick coffee to go. My friends and I were staying at an Airbnb nearby and I was in charge of the coffee run. All the amazing Yelp reviews pointed me here. On a Sunday midmorning, I was surprised there was no line. I wanted to walk up to see the menu and while it felt weird to walk up to a drive thru line, the staff had no issues with it and allowed us to still order. They were super patient as we took our time to peruse the menu, send it to our friends, and wait for everyone's order. I ordered the dulce de leche latte iced. Pretty good sweet drink! I also liked that they had some pastries and snacks available. Didn't get that this time around but will have to try next time. read more

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Marycruz G.

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Vista's gem! Love my small business coffee shops. Love the convenience of the drive through. We enjoyed their Mexican mocha cold and hot and both were a real treat. Service was great too! read more

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Stephanie B.

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Best coffee!!! My go to order is an iced Dulce de Leche. Perfect blend of that strong coffee taste , and sweetness to it. read more

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Itzel T.

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I really wanted to like this place because of all the good reviews. I ordered an horchata latte and it was not it. I first tried an horchata latte at Peet's Coffee and it was surprisingly good. I was expecting El Kafecito to be better but it was not. read more

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Gauravi P.

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Love love love this little drive through coffee hut! We came here because we wanted to share a sweet coffee drink and possibly dessert (I'm pregnant :). After reading reviews we ordered the Tres Leche drink and the workers there said they could make it half as sweet, which came out perfect! We also ordered the guava cream cheese empanadas. These were to die for! The crust is so flaky, buttery and flavorful. The filling isn't too sweet and tastes authentic. They even gave our dog a pup cup! We will definitely be back :) read more

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Lydia L.

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This is a small hut drive thru coffee place with a wide selection of Mexican flavored coffees. The young woman attending was friendly and helpful. I asked her what she recommended between all the fun flavors from cafe de la olla to a marzipan flavored coffee. She said that the marzipan was her favorite. Rich coffee flavors which I believe is from the Manzanita Coffee Roasters. I liked it so much I had to buy one of their fun merchandise. read more

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Yum! What a wonderful find! We were staying for a quick weekend getaway in Vista (travelling to Legoland) and after a quick Yelp search I found EKH, which was on the way to the freeway. We stopped by before Legoland and both fell in love with the coffee (so much so, we had to stop by before leaving). We tried the Horchata Latte, Tres Leches Latte, Vanilla Latte, and Caramel Latte (All iced) and all were delicious! If I had to pick a favorite I would say the Tres Leches followed by the Caramel (can you tell I like sweet?). We also tried the (vegan) cookies the first day, and they were really nice as well (I preferred the Snickerdoodle to the chocolate chip). Prices were very very reasonable and the staff was friendly. It's a drive up location which is super convenient. Great place, I would highly recommend, and I would for sure stop by again if I was in the area. read more

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Kevin N.

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I make my ratings relative to what the place is/offers, so while this may not be a five star establishment by typical standards, it's great for what it is. Plenty of fun drink options with quick and friendly service. I got my typical coffee (latte with skim milk and some type of sugar-free syrup) and out of all quick coffee places I've ever been, this one was the best I've had. More sugar-free flavor options would be cool but they have plenty of flavors and milks to choose from if you have little to no dietary restrictions read more

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Discovered this coffee place while traveling and was so thrilled I found it. Coffee was delicious. If I'm ever back in the area, this will be the first place I'll visit. read more

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Kathleen T.

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I really like this mom and pop drive thru for coffee lattes specifically the horchata latte! It is one of the best places for this latte in North County! Service is always sick and if you pay cash Its $5 even! read more

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Jacqueline F.

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This place is a hidden gem!!! I love it, had the de la olla latte and order a reg vanilla latte for my friend and both were very yummm read more

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Kelly V.

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Great coffee! Friendly staff! Love supporting a local Latino business. Tries the tres leches latte and the olla coffee both great

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Jonathan L.

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Small little coffee hut with drive thru. Came here on a weekend and service was speedy and quick. We got the horcahta latte and mazapan latte. It was about $3.50 each for a small. Not badly priced. Would come back again. Good value. Taste great and great local business to support. Would come back for tres leche latte next time in the area. They take apple pay and amex. read more

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Alexandra G.

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My friends and I needed a caffeine fix after running some errands, so we found this cute, quaint, and Mexican local business. Perfect, it wasn't Starbucks, and it was a local business with great reviews. So, what's not to love? My friends and I got to try the Mexican Mocha latte, Dulce de Leche latte and the Horchata Latte. They were phenomenal! The espresso was so delicious, and coupled with the flavors of the spices, it was a match made in heaven. I wish they had an El Kafecito Hut in Vegas, as it is rather difficult to find Latinx/Mexican coffeeshops of this quality back home. The service was great, and we got our drinks quickly. I can't wait to come back next time I'm in the area. read more

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Vincent C.

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This is my spot and if I lived closer I would be here everyday. El Kafecito is owned by a young couple who are some of the nicest people ever!!! Whenever I'm in the area I have to stop by and get a Chai Latte and some delicious pastries. I even got my co-workers hooked on this place. I love that this is a local coffee shop and not a big chain. The service that you receive is so warm. Excellent job El Kafecito!!!! read more

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949 S Santa Fe Ave
Vista, CA 92083
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Hours

What time does El Kafecito Hut open?

El Kafecito Hut opens at 6:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.El Kafecito Hut opens at 7:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does El Kafecito Hut close?

El Kafecito Hut closes at 4:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.El Kafecito Hut closes at 3:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Fri 6:00 AM - 4:00 PMSat 7:00 AM - 4:00 PMSun 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Food & Alcohol

Does El Kafecito Hut have a drive thru?

Yes, El Kafecito Hut has a drive thru.

Indoor Amenities

Does El Kafecito Hut allow dogs?

Yes, El Kafecito Hut allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does El Kafecito Hut have outdoor seating?

No, El Kafecito Hut does not have outdoor seating options.

Does El Kafecito Hut have parking?

Yes, El Kafecito Hut has parking options. Street Parking, Validated Parking

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Does El Kafecito Hut have free WiFi?

Yes, El Kafecito Hut has free WiFi.

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2.1 mi

Solid coffee spot. Favorites are Iced Vanilla Latte and Hot LaVa (Lavender Vanilla). Another…read morego-to is the Sea Salt Iced Coffee. I order that when I want my coffee to be more of a sweet treat. Talitha Coffee is their brand of choice. I prefer to order in person instead of mobile. Their platform isn't for me. It feels cumbersome to navigate. At the register, I always make sure to check in to get Cash App stars and have used the 15% off reward (3 Stars) on numerous occasions. Skybound offer desserts too. It's in their name! Instead of ordering one from the restaurant, we'll stop by on the way home. Selection varies but there's always something that satisfies our sweet tooth. Skybound is perfect for a coffee meetup or dessert date. Plenty of parking. There are few outdoor tables if you want the al fresco experience. I've been a patron for over 10 years. They have been the only small business coffee spot in the area. Glad to support and have them in the neighborhood.

Plenty of parking space Small cafe…read moreNice services Coffee and desserts were okay Personally, desserts were little too sweet but visual was very cute If nearby, try it!

Berry cheese tart

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Skybound acai bowl

Ascend Coffee Roasters

4.1(46 reviews)

0.2 mi

Small coffee shop with nice vibes and good coffee. They sell their own roasted coffee, Swiss water…read moreprocessed organic a total plus! Americano with oat milk, fantastic! Will add this to my list.

I admittedly got a coupon in the mail to try this place out and I'm so glad I did!…read more This place is tucked away in Vista but the location is huge -- I'm wondering what, if anything else, they'll add to it. The service was quick and friendly. I ordered the vanilla cinnamon latte with oat milk -- a large comes with three shots which is music to my ears. The latte was a perfect balance of sweet and spice and you definitely tasted the coffee, which is important to me. I also treated myself to the Santa Fe bagel which was packed with flavor and ingredients! Definitely worth the price and I would order it again. This may be a new addition to my coffee rotation :)

Torched Latte

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Blueberry smoothie

Dreamwave Coffee

4.8(213 reviews)

5.4 mi

Locally owned & operated

Kid friendly

I have been coming to Carlsbad for years and just discovered this spot. They have a rare combo of…read moreawesome actual coffee/pour overs as well as great flavored lattes. The pastries look amazing but did not try any. The owner was working today and was the nicest possible guy, the kind of person you want to root for to be successful! Check out dreamwave!

Stopped in today and had a great experience! I loved the big hot mess sandwich and will be coming…read moreback soon for more :) It's also so cute inside and the staff are all so friendly. I'm so happy this place opened up this year and is within walking distance to me!

High Tide - Our coconut vanilla Latte made with our house-made coconut vanilla syrup.

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Mr Brown Bean

5.0(7 reviews)

1.9 mi

Got to try an Iced Ube Vanilla Latte from their Pop-Up. They were at the Vista Strawberry Festival…read moreand I needed a coffee. It was Berry Good although I didn't try their strawberry option. Fun that they had the option though!!!

Support local and visit Mr Brown Bean for your next coffee fix!…read more The holidays are here, so that means holiday drinks have arrived! Try their delicious coffees at one of their locations detailed below. You can also purchase gift boxes here for the coffee lovers in your life (or for yourself) and choose from their roasted coffee bags, glass bottles, mug, homemade lavender syrup and holiday tote bags! Along with any purchase, you can send a free holiday postcard to one of your loved ones and they will make sure your loved ones receive it in time for the holidays! You can find Mr. Brown Bean at: ° Del Mar Farmers Market every Saturday 12 to 4pm San Marcos Farmers Market every Tuesday 3-7pm * San Marcos, Holly, Jolly Holiday Market December 3 from 10 AM through 4 PM at 251 North City Drive, CA 92078

The best tote bag

What's Better Than Coffee? Check us out at San Marcos Farmers Market This Tuesday

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Christmas coffee gift set's

Glutenus Maximus Bakehouse

4.8(269 reviews)

4.2 mi

•$

We need more places like this!…read more First time stopping by GM's brick and mortar shop vs buying from them at the farmers market, and let me just say, this place is a gem - everything from the store itself to its people! Cinnamon roll - best Ive had out of all the ones I've had in CA and AZ. They do not cut corners and even use brown butter for their cinnamon sugar filling! Cruffins - fun to look at and fun to eat; can't go wrong with any of them! Cookies - white chocolate macadamia nut, chocolate chip, gluten-less chocolate cookies ... now these are cookies! If I had to bet, I'm pretty sure they weigh as much or even more than the famous NY Levain cookies. Strawberry and cream croissant - croissant stuffed with whipped cream and slices of fresh strawberrh; do yourself a favor and just try this! With so many goods to choose from, it may be easy to pass this one up, but don't! It'll give you those napoleon and cream puff vibes.

Came on a Saturday noon, and it was not too busy. All the pastries were laid out for you to see and…read morethey all looked super yummy. The store is small and there's no seating. The pastries are definitely on the higher-priced side and we weren't too hungry, so we opted for the strawberry croissant since it was the last one left. I was hoping to try their cinnamon roll, as it looked amazing and had a selection of flavors to pick from. The lady who helped us was friendly and packed the croissant for me, and we took it to go. The strawberry croissant had some vanilla cream along with strawberry slices in the center cut of the croissant. The cream was nice, light, and not overly sweet, which tasted great with the strawberry. The croissant was a little disappointing, as it wasn't flaky, very dense, and on the softer side. It still had a good buttery flavor but overall it was mid. As we continued eating, I ended up chewing on something plasticky, and I believe it might have been the front cut of a plastic piping bag. I'm glad it was a fairly small piece or else I probably would have swallowed it...It is disappointing that a big piece of plastic ended up in the cream where no one had caught it during the process of making it.

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Strawberry Shortcake Croissant

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Milk & Cookies Cruffin

Cat & Craft

4.7(491 reviews)

4.1 mi

Great food and drinks, great friendly service, and cats!…read more One of the best coffee shops in town, their coffee is delicious and the avocado toast is one of the best I've had!

(Review of coffee shop only, I've never gone in the cat room.)…read more I hate what has become of my favorite cafe. I've come here multiple times a week since it opened because I can walk here from work. Not long ago many of the long time employees began disappearing and a new person seems to be in charge. I'm not sure if she bought the place or was put in charge but things immediately went downhill- -Some of the menu changed and drinks/ food quality dropped. My order often comes out wrong. - The place is now *filthy*. Tables are always dirty and the bathroom is nasty. As I was waiting for my order I leaned on a table and put my hand down on something sticky with several long black hairs stuck to it. I never eat in any more. - The new manager is incredibly abrasive and unprofessional. She always complaining loudly to her employees while they work and it's sometimes about customers. (She called a guy who called in an order "stupid.") She and her family members often take up multiple tables in the cafe even when it's busy. I know they have an office so why is she always taking up a table for four with her paperwork? I've seen people looking for a table and then leave because she and her family had spread across mulitiple tables (for only a couple of people.) - There's often only one (nice) young lady working behind the counter so things go *slow*. I don't know if they're understaffed because they're cutting corners, but I will say that turnover seems high lately. Gee, I wonder why? I will keep picking up my black coffee here but I will never stay or get something "fancy" ever again. Maybe visit the cats but don't expect a nice place to hang/work.

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Cosmic Bloom Coffee

4.7(36 reviews)

0.8 mi

Cosmic Bloom is the real deal--legit coffee lovers doing there thing with a fun, well-curated brand…read moreand shop. The store has a unique vibe, with old VHSs playing, a giant astronaut mural, tech decks, and other knickknacks. This shop has become a gem in the heart of old Vista, a community-oriented space serving some of the best brews and espresso experiments in north county San Diego. Try their cortado, "youniverse" cold brew, or cappuccino. They also serve a bunch of single serve clever drip coffees, loose-leaf teas, and even kombucha! Whether you're a coffee lover or just interested in cool spaces, be sure to check out this shop while you're out and about in Vista! Update: Been back several times since my original review. Still love this place's vibe, aesthetic, and attention to quality. Every drink is really good, and they are serious about their coffee and brewing. I've bought a couple bags of beans from here and they were great as both hot espresso and cold brew. Come by and support Vista local!

Dear Yelp Community,…read more First time visiting today. Small shop along old downtown Vista, so great location (and next to a theater playhouse). Interesting interior, with items to explore, from older comics, older books, older VHS films. There are also games, and mini skateboards on the table to play with. Service was good, and friendly staff. Food runs out and/or stops early afternoon. I enjoyed my hot cortado with whole milk. Well wishes. Sincerely, Anna

VHS wall with all the cool knick-knacks.

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The Poke Tea House

4.4(45 reviews)

1.8 mi

Great poke place!!! Very generous portions and fish taste super fresh! Service is always great!!…read moreDefinitely will be back!

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?