I got the bacon havarti and the iced matcha with oatmilk! So good 10/10. The iced matcha was creamy and the sandwich was nice and warm, so delicious! Staff is friendly too read more

Really terrific sandwiches! Got the Reuben and the Chicken Artichoke Panini. Bother were excellent! Stopping through town, but if I'm ever driving through again, I'll definitely come back. read more

What's not to love about this cute cafe in Escondido? The interior is super cute with ample seating and the team is very patient and kind. I tried the iced strawberry matcha, which was a little too "jammy" and sweet for me to really taste the matcha, but the overall experience was excellent. Definitely worth a visit for the vibes! read more

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We were in the area for a fair and were looking to grab a quick bite. This little cafe was really sweet. There were some people grabbing stuff for the office and a family or two enjoying a breakfast with their young kids. They provide seating inside or out on the patio. Very clear menu options and a board with a couple of special on it. My wife went for a coffee and I got a shake/smoothie. We tried a couple of their bagel options and then cut them in half so we could each try two different ones. Made fresh and very delicious. Not sure if the food was pricey because it was in California or if that's just what breakfast places charge these days, but after eating it we had no complaints. Glad to have spotted Elmisa Cafe in the parking lot and we would definitely stop back in when we return for the fair. read more

Elmisa used to be a go to! I was excited they opened a location in Escondido as it's closer to me than their RB location. Now that they've discontinued my 2 favorites, I'm not sure if I'll be returning as I've tried several other items on the menu that just haven't been my cup of tea. It's a shame because the staff is so friendly and they have a nice outdoor patio so you can bring your well behaved dogs. The interior can get a bit stuffy especially when it's busy. I guess I'll just have to figure out how to make the Hampeno and Medi Toast at home since they took them off the menu. read more

Elmisa Cafe - Tuscany Turkey Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

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i had a strawberry matcha latte and a croissant breakfast sandwich. The sandwich was quite good and the matcha was good, but i wouldn't consider it a great matcha! still pretty tasty though. the prices were very good in my opinion, especially for california. more affordable than my coffee shops in phoenix. My cousin ordered a few drinks and it took quite a while, someone else took her order but the employees were nice. i felt like service was not too bad at all. Very average experience but not at all negative! cute spot to stop for a quick breakfast. read more

Elmisa Cafe - strawberry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

2nd time here. Salads are still great. I went the carnivorous route this time with the Roast Beef Panini (French Dip). Probably the most unique French Dip I've had. Havarti cheese, green chile, pickled onions, horseradish aioli, all on a crusty French hoagie roll. Perfect. And the au jus . . . very different. Really home made taste, not just generic instant beef boullion. Very impressed. The large sandwich is just that - Large ! Excellent for the price. Good quality. Good value. read more

Elmisa Cafe is one of our favorite breakfast spots in Escondido! The coffees and pastries and breakfast sandwiches are delicious! Staff is friendly and helpful and we're always able to find a seat indoors or outdoors! read more

Elmisa Cafe - Iconic Nutella Waffle and Bagel with Lox - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

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This small but mighty café. I got good food, the service was okay. I didn't have to wait to be seated. I enjoyed my breakfast. Honestly the cost of the food is a little higher than I would generally prefer. But then I'm not a huge breakfast person, so maybe it's average. I would recommend to friends though. I know a lot of bagel coffee people that enjoy this kind of morning place. read more

Elmisa Cafe - My brunch of happiness - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

Escondido's best breakfast and lunch cafe. This popular cafe is relatively new after being converted from a pizza place. If anything, the best part of Elmisa cafe is that it's casual enough for friend meetups and the food, particularly the sandwiches, are really good. - Skip the wraps, get a sandwich. read more

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This place is SO GOOD!!! We door dashed the Rula and the turkey gouda. I was actually craving a grilled cheese but when I started seeing what was on their menu I was swayed and OMG it did not disappoint. Bread was soft and delicious the flavors were incredible 100/10 recommend. read more

Elmisa Cafe - We devoured this Sandwhich haha! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

I came here for lunch and was craving something light and fresh. This was the perfect pick. I was drawn to the menu because there was a wide variety of options from sandwiches, bowls, smoothies, and more. Upon walking into the cafe I was welcomed by the staff. There inside of the cafe has plenty of seating. I ordered the fig and prosciutto toast and I really enjoyed it! The flavors of all the toppings went together very nicely. I was really impressed by the options for the toasts. I like that this cafe adds protein to to most of their avocado toasts. A lot of other cafes will charge the same amount and will not include protein. I think it's worth it for the price point! I also ordered the banana red and blue smoothie with almond milk instead of apple juice. The was the only downside to my meal. It tasted really watered down and bland. It could have been due to using the almond milk instead of juice. Although based on the runny consistency I feel they may blend the smoothies with ice. My feedback would be to use only frozen fruit for the smoothies for maximum flavor or add honey. I will definitely be back to try the other things on the menu! read more

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Went for lunch with my girl friends today and we were all pleasantly surprised! The Reuben sandwich was 10/10, the Roast Beef Panini was 10/10, the Turkey Brie cranberry sandwich was 8/10, the Turkey pesto balsamic was 9/10. The wait was around 5-8 minutes and the food was nice and hot. Service was great and the ambience was nice! I only have one complaint... the restroom smelled like sewer. I couldn't use it. Physically, it looked clean, but the smell was extremely pungent. Not sure where the smell was coming from, but that really needs to be tended to. Other than that, our experience was lovely. I hope that gets corrected and I would love to comeback for more yummy sandwiches! read more

Stopped in for a quick bite and coffee on my way home from an appointment and have passed this cafe multiple times before finally catching them during business hours. I ordered a peanut butter and chocolate latte and breakfast sandwich. I personally am not a fan of eggs in my breakfast sandwich, and should have ordered without it. To me the sandwich was perfect without and extremely filling. The drink was too sweet for my tastes, and tasted a little grainy, possibly from the peanut butter that's spread on the sides of the cup. Definitely a flavor profile that works well, just missed for my personal tastes which is of no fault to the cafe. I will want to come back to try other items because I'm sure they have some fantastic drinks on their menu and my taste just didn't align with that particular drink. read more

Elmisa Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

I've been recommending Cafe Elmisa to everyone. The food is delicious and fresh - best Avocado toast I've ever had. The coffee is yummy and I love the chai lattes. And it's in easy spot to get to. I'm there several times a week and I've never been disappointed. read more

This is a really nice cafe with great sandwiches and coffee drinks. Nice relaxing ambiance, indoor or outdoor. The music was EDM when I was there, which was not too loud. Good new place in Escondido to just grab a bite, or catch up with friends over lunch or coffee. They have sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches with eggs, healthy bowls, wraps, salad, etc. You can select something from the menu or make your own custom sandwiches. I had a Turkey Gouda Sandwich, which was fresh and tasted like the best homemade sandwich. I loved it! The rosemary bread was excellent. The food came out quickly. Definitely going back for more! read more

Elmisa Cafe - Turkey Gouda Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

Came and met a friend for a quick meet up here. Easy parking since it's in a shared lot. The Cafe has an open feel once you step in. You order at the counter, find a table and wait for your name to be called. I kept it simple with ordering a hazelnut latte and their seasonal pumpkin bread. Friend got a latte and the NYC. Food and beverages were okay. Sampled my friend's NYC, lox toast, and thought it was good but didn't stand out from any others I've had. Maybe I'll come back to try a more heavier meal. read more

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Love it! Family owned and operated friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Brought my nephew in to get a smoothie went over the options you got a protein blast and was all smiles after his first sip. Highly recommend coming through and supporting a family operation. I'll be back for sure. read more

Elmisa Cafe - Smoothie protein blast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

New favorite brunch spot. Came here with my husband and toddler. Had the yummiest breakfast at such a great price, and they make a bomb coffee. The coconut coffee is awesome. The staff was so friendly and everything was clean and child and dog friendly. Thanks Elmisa cafe!!!! read more

Elmisa Cafe - Hey Honey Burrata Coconut Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

Clean inconspicuous cafe right next to El Charro in Escondido. Partner and I were looking for something healthy and filling. We were very happy with our BLT w/ avocado and the breakfast sandwich. Service was pretty fast compared to other places. The pumpkin latte was exactly what I needed as a pick me up. Will definitely return before my Barnes and Nobles visit :) read more

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I'm not a fan of sandwiches except for egg sandwich in Japan BUT the spinach tuna one I had here? I ate the whole thing. The bread was amazing. The texture and grilled surface had a nice color and crunch. Very clean, fresh, new place. My Vietnamese coffee tasted watered down and not like ones made at Vietnamese restaurants because was not deep full body condensed milk luscious flavored. It was just okay. read more

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The staff were really friendly and the sandwiches were yummy :). I will definitely come back.

This is our 1st time here. Nice and clean inside and friendly staff. I got the Breakfast Club sandwich and I really liked it. My wife got the Morning Breakfast on a Croissant bread with ham and it was ok. Our friend liked her Elmisa salad. But both our breads were on the overly toasted side really brown with burnt marks. I've worked in breakfast places a long time in my younger days and was taught never to serve over brown burnt marked bread, but that's just me. Their menu looks good so we will try it again. read more

I loved going there but they took off my favorite thing on their menu which was the healthy bowl ! It was soo good, now they only have breakfast stuff. read more

Very nice coffee shop with plenty of seating and parking. I had the Vietnamese ice coffee. The coffee had a bold taste and not too sweet. I like that this coffee shop has a big menu. I will be back to try the food and other coffees items. read more

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So cute inisde, but very hot; no air conditioning. The coffee was also not strong enough for me. I really like tasting the coffee inside, and our drinks were flavorful, but didn't taste like any coffee. Service was good, the workers were all very nice! Seating inside and a few outside. They sell food and drinks here, and not too expensive which is nice! read more

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This cafe is such a hidden gem and has such great drink and food options. I'm all for supporting locally owned coffee shops and this place is one of them. Customer service is great too! read more

honestly no complaints. Very nice atmosphere, super friendly staff. service was quick. Coffee and food both were soooooo good. Found this place on accident but happy to find my new panini sandwich spot :) read more

Elmisa Cafe - Coconut Caramel Macchiato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

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Elmisa Café in Escondido is such a hidden gem. I didn't try the food this time, but the coffee alone made the visit worthwhile--smooth, flavorful, and lightly roasted without any harsh acidity. I expected a stronger caffeine kick, but it turned out to be perfectly balanced and easy to enjoy. They also offer a great selection of non-dairy creamers, which is a big plus. The café itself is bright, airy, and filled with upbeat music, creating a cheerful, welcoming atmosphere. It's clearly a community favorite--lots of locals chatting, yet still easy to find a seat even on weekdays. There's plenty of space for groups both indoors and outdoors, and the service was fast and friendly. Overall, a great spot for relaxed coffee and good vibes. read more

My party of Five really enjoyed our food and drinks. Unfortunately there was no place inside to sit so Outdoor seating is a bit noisy and not as cute but we still enjoyed our experience and it was a great day. Thank you for the delicious food. we will definitely go back. Just wish there was more seating inside. (For my family is 5 people) read more

Elmisa Cafe - Beef dip sandwich small - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

Roast beef panini. Hands down the best sandwich. This place is a gem for sure. Really great sandwiches and def a repeat

Food was amazing! Great value for the price. Large servings. Friendly service. Little hiccup when we waited a while. When I inquired, the cook has missed our orders. They made up our meals super fast and even gave us 2 huge, delicious, freshly-baked, WARM chocolate chip cookies. Decor is adorable with an outdoor patio area (dogs ok) and a little lending library. Easy parking in a strip mall area close to the 5 freeway. This is a fairly new second location. The OG is in Rancho Bernardo which I'll be visiting soon. You will love this place! read more

Stopped by while at work visiting the area. I wanted to support a small local business and landed here. The owner served me and his family was working there which was cool. Got the tuna it was very good, nice portions. Highly recommend and will pop in next time I'm in the neighborhood! read more

I had a delicious Door Dash order this morning. It was my first time trying it. I highly recommend the croissant breakfast sandwich with bacon and the caramel Frappuccino. Excellent! read more

Elmisa Cafe - Caramel Frappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

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Love this spot for an easy breakfast. The interior is inviting and the employees are very attentive and pleasant. That açaí bowl was hearty and delicious! Been here twice already and would come back. read more

Elmisa Cafe - Açaí bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

Well, well, well...Esco has a new gem. I usually do not give a review after one visit buy i had to. I tried the chicken club and it exploded with flavors. The bread is sourced from a local bakery, Boars Head meat, and fresh ingredients. I'll be back this week to try more. Bonus... the young lady taking my order was happy, friendly, and answered all of my questions. read more

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I've eaten at Elmisa in Rancho Bernardo and this location was definitely better. The food quality was great and prepared well. We got the hampeno sandwich and the hey honey burrata toast. The toast felt a little expensive at $13 but it came with a really generous portion of burrata so I was pleasantly surprised and felt like it was worth the price. The hampeno was very flavorful and the bread was toasted perfectly. Not too spicy. The service was friendly and I wasn't prompted to tip which was really nice! The interior is fresh and remodeled but honestly, I took away a star because all of the available seating was in disrepair or very uncomfortable for a group of three. There were a few booths but they were all taken up by single people on their computers and no food. They have a patio but there was nothing shaded. Please reconsider your interior furnishings to make it more inviting for people who are actually eating and not just on their computers. read more

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Cute little place. My Mom and I were in the area visiting family and I was looking for healthier choices (than the typical big plate of pancakes, omelettes, etc). We shared the yummy prosciutto/fig avo toast and a breakfast sandwich. No complaints. I got her a hot chocolate, but it was barely room temp. My coconut latte was so so. The employees were pleasant. The only semi negative thing I have to say (and it's not really a bad thing), is that I had to go up and get someone's attention any time I wanted something ie: more napkins, salt & pepper, another set of utensils. But I also understand why a business doesn't leave that out - cost wise. I'd probably return here when I'm in the area again, and I shared this with my family as well. read more

So, Elmisa also has another location in Rancho Bernardo and I've always wanted to try it but I was so happy to find out when they opened the escondido location which was closer to me! The interior is modern, chic and clean and definitely a hidden gem for escondido! You can go up to the counter and order and they bring you your food. Seating is first come, first serve and they were quick. Friendly staff as well! They have a variety of healthy options to sweet options! So we got a little bit of both with a healthy breakfast bowl and a cinnamon roll sandwich! Love that they have collagen coffee too! They also have a little library and area supporting other small local businesses selling items! Definitely will be back with family! read more

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Very cute on the inside with plenty seats inside. Kind service. I got an iced tuxedo coffee. It was good but I would love to come back and try something different next time! read more