Really cute spot with a handful of tables inside. I ordered the chai latte. I was really happy to hear it was house made as opposed to store bought concentrate. It was tasty and I would order it again. My only feedback is that I asked for extra extra hot but it was only just warm. My buddy got the Mexican chai latte and he seemed to like it also. Our barista was friendly. read more

Encanto Cafe - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

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TLDR: Mid tasting drinks, Poor service, Great scenery (Details below) It was in the morning when we stopped by. Around 8 or 9am. We came from out of town and saw a Starbucks near by but then saw this place. "Encanto Cafe" and thought to myself "I'd give an independent place a try' - bad idea. Although the place looked great. Nice atmosphere great scenery and people were already there enjoying the balcony seating. (By the way, there are stairs to climb in order to get in) Once I got to the cashier to place my order there was a house fly hovering around. As if the fly was a secret shopper listening to my order. They had their windows open so I can understand it how it got in. This doesn't necessarily mean this place is bad, but of course it was bothersome. The lady taking our order was a bit stand off-ish when I asked a few questions. As if once I asked, she knew we were from out of town and sort of kept it short. I got the vibe she likes to deal with her regulars or people who know what they want. As this was an entirely new place for us, I wanted to ask about their popular drinks or if there were any seasonal drinks or special. But all I got was mainly "there's a menu if you want to take a look" They do offer donuts and pastries but as the fly was hovering about (which the cashier ignored as if she pretended it wasn't almost hitting our faces) I was turned off by eating. The drinks we ordered were simple. Matcha and a cold brew. But they tasted plain. The coffee was similar to instant coffee, nescafe tasting (not that it was but it tasted like it) the matcha was "meh" . Oh and NO BATHROOM "did you try across the street?" is what you get from them if you ask. Overall, with poor service, poor tasting drinks and the bothersome fly, I didn't enjoy my time there. I regretted not going to the starbucks. Maybe for locals its a nice place to sit and chat but for me, I wont ever return if i'm in the area. My girl agreed. read more

I'll start with the positive's, the food and drinks were amazing. My girlfriend and I ordered the haven smoothie, the garden omelette and a capuchino paired with a matcha latte. Exquisite recipes and flavors. Ambience was splendid as I initially felt a nice, European like feel to the architecture of the place. However, the service I found to be a bit.... Grotesque. Particularly the service provided from the women with the orange/reddish hair. Upon my girlfriend and I's arrival, we were immediately met with a condescending, pretentious energy from her that carried on throughout our one hour dine in experience here. It was a let down truly because once again, the food and ambience was great, but the service was very unwelcoming and we will not be back nor recommend because of this. La Jolla is a very beautiful place with people coming from all walks of life, to have a worker immediately place insinuations and project feelings towards people on first glance, can be bad for business. read more

This spot was a cute location but the service wasn't the greatest. The matcha was also not the vibe which is fine. I'm sure their other drinks might be better. The coffee was also not great. We popped in thinking maybe if we snagged some drinks and then use the restroom we would be fine, but we were told that they didn't have one and to go across the street to look for one. We were a little turned away by that. We came to visit since we were coming from out of town but would probably skip this one for future visits read more

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I can't really comment on how crowded this place gets on weekends, but I came on a weekday and it wasn't too busy. People were constantly coming in and out, but it still felt calm and relaxing. The café itself is super cute with a cozy Victorian-style vibe, and they have both indoor and outdoor seating. The staff was also very welcoming and friendly. My favorite part was definitely the two tables by the huge open windows overlooking the ocean, such a gorgeous view with the wind blowing in my face and honestly worth the visit alone. I ordered a latte, which was really good, and also tried the avocado toast. It tasted great, although it was definitely a little pricey for a single slice. Overall, it's a really lovely spot to sit, relax, and enjoy the ocean view. read more

Appearance and variety of items grabbed our attention to dine in for lunch impromptu as we were looking for a quick sandwich cafe. Unfortunately that's where things went south. Ordering was fine, left a tip only to wait an hr for the food with multiple requests for an update/reminder. The place was a disappointment on service and food quality. Thankfully the coffee was fine and arrived timely. Bathrooms were out of service which happens, BUT no attempt to suggest an alternative option. You'd think if service matters to a business you'd take care of your customers instead of them caring for themselves. (Checking up on their own food and looking for another restroom option). Btw, sandwiches tend to receive 8-10 chips as a side. Seemed a bit skimpy! Can't imagine if this place was actually busy where the stress would be higher.... Will not be back and hope you don't experience a similar experience if dining. read more

I had a very disappointing experience here. We came for lunch on a weekday, and the restaurant was almost empty, there was only one other table occupied. Despite that, my sandwich took about 45 minutes to arrive. What was even more frustrating was that my friend, who had ordered before I did and was dining with two kids, didn't receive their food until after we brought it up to the staffs' attention and still they waited for an additional 15 minutes, reaching an hour wait for their food after ordering. They only got their sandwich and flatbread after we asked the staff about the missing order. Instead of apologizing or looking into the issue, both employees immediately assumed that we had already received the food. To prove they didn't, we gave them my friend's table number, they looked completely confused and had no idea what had happened to the order. To make matters worse, another group that arrived about 30 minutes after us ordered the exact same items (a sandwich and a flatbread) and they received their food, finished eating, and left before my friend's order even came out. I understand that mistakes happen, and mix-ups with orders are inevitable sometimes. What made this experience so disappointing wasn't the delay itself, but the complete lack of accountability and empathy. Rather than apologizing for the mistake, the staff seemed to place the blame on us. The final frustration came when my friend took their kids to use the restroom, only to find that it was out of order. As for the food, it was just okay. The chilaquiles were soggy, and the refried beans were so oily that the oil was seeping through the plate. The sandwiches were the best part of the meal. Overall, the poor service and lack of customer care overshadowed the food. I can't recommend this restaurant, and I won't be returning. No me encantó. read more

Came here on a Sunday wanting to get a nice breakfast. You order at the counter and seat yourself. You do not need a reservation. There are plenty of porches to sit yourself and enjoy the nice sun. Great place to slow down your morning. The food was pretty good, but nothing truly exceptional. Overall, a pretty nice spot to relax. read more

Encanto Cafe - Turkey Pesto Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

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Overall presentation is nice, felt welcomed by the greeter, possibly the manager. However, the girl who was at the counter didn't have any customer service etiquette nor maintained the feeling of making us feel welcomed (no smile whatsoever, no thank yous). We ordered two different matchas and neither were great 5/10, don't taste like matcha. wouldnt come back. read more

Encanto Cafe - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

Amazing!!' Tucked just off the beaten path in La Jolla, Encanto Coffee lives up to its name--charming, intimate, and inviting. The space is clean, modern, and full of warmth, thanks in part to the friendly staff who glide between Spanish and English with ease as they orchestrate your order like a well-rehearsed kitchen symphony. The menu is a thoughtful curation of breakfast and lunch favorites with a few standout creations. I opted for their signature drink, The Encanto--a luscious blend of Irish cream with coconut milk (subbed in for whole milk). The froth was artful, creamy, and crowned with a heart. Flavor-wise? Deeply rich, full-bodied, and roasted to perfection. To pair, I chose the cinnamon roll-style morning bun--a flaky, golden crust giving way to a soft, cinnamon-heavy center, topped with silky white icing and a salted caramel ribbon. Decadent without being overdone. As I sat enjoying a side of thick, smoky bacon, the background music swirled between Spanish ballads and English acoustic--perfectly capturing a relaxed, south-of-the-border vibe while staying true to La Jolla's upscale café scene. A must-visit if you're seeking soulful coffee, bold flavors, and a welcoming atmosphere that blends cultures and cuisine seamlessly. read more

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Had a nice relaxing breakfast at this location after our morning walk. The food was delicious and well made. Service was excellent. They have indoor and outdoor dining options which was nice. read more

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I don't leave a one star review lightly. The cafe was unkept, every table was sticky. It was an 85 degree hot day and they refused to give me water. Will not be returning. This place stinks both literally and figuratively. read more

Recently came here for the first time and absolutely loved it! The food, beverage, decor, views and service were all just wonderful. I got the turkey pesto sandwich with an iced chai latte and both were delicious (I could have consumed a whole second round of each)! There is a little bit of indoor seating as well as a small upper terrace and bigger lower street level terrace area. Though this cafe is super cute and inviting, there is a notice to keep computer work to 40 minutes here (and there is not wi-fi for customers) so would not bank on this being a place you come to work for hours. This is completely understandable though for allowing for more foot traffic and people to enjoy the cafe as this is a prime and beautiful location. But absolutely still recommend stopping in for food/drinks and the views. Staff is super friendly and helpful! Classic downtown La Jolla street parking. read more

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Service a little slow but good was great. Cashier was friendly. Avocado toast was fresh. Avocado was mixed with a vitamix so was pretty smooth, I prefer it with a little more texture but was good. Had the caprese toast which was also very good and different than avocado toast. read more

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Delicious breakfast and latte. Service was excellent and location was clean and peaceful. Croissant and other pastries looked great. read more

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The place is very nice and was recommended to me for having great coffee. I ordered an iced coffee and a donut to dine in, but unfortunately, right after my first sip, I accidentally spilled the coffee. I apologized, and the staff was very quick to clean up the mess, which I appreciated. However, as someone with a background in customer service, I was disappointed by the lack of hospitality afterward. ​The shop was completely empty, and the owner even sat nearby to eat lunch, but no one offered to replace the drink--or even asked if I wanted to order a new one. While I know replacing a spilled drink isn't a strict responsibility, offering a small gesture or a replacement goes a long way in hospitality, especially since I had left a generous 18% tip. It's a nice spot with good coffee, but the customer service definitely fell short. read more

Cute place but terrible service. Would not come back and heads up, water for PURCHASE, despite just spending 25 bucks for 2 coffees and a pastry read more

Cute little spot it's in the perfect location to take a peak at the beach caves if you don't want to commit to driving down to the beach entrance. read more

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Came here because we wanted to have a nice lunch in La Jolla at a cute cafe. I ordered what sounded like a basic sandwich, but it ended up being one of the best sandwiches I've ever had in my life! What a surprise, what a gem, what a find. Who knew you could find such a tasty sandwich in a cafe like this. We came for the vibes, but stayed for the food! The interior of the cafe also has a unique charm and coziness to it. Parking in the area sucks, per usual for that area of La Jolla. We also ordered the matcha latte, and it unfortunately was bad. Do not get the matcha latte here. read more

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My experience at this place was once positive, but the service I received on my return (1/17/2026) was disappointing. The lady who helped me seemed snobby, which gave me the impression that I wasn't welcome and that I was being rushed. When I placed my order and explicitly requested it 'for here,' I was surprised to find that both drinks were packaged for takeout. I pointed out the mistake, but she nonchalantly disregarded my concern without apologizing or offering a correction. Observing other customers, I noticed everyone else's drinks were served in glasses. Idk! Just saying! NEVER COMING BACK HERE, EVER!!! read more

Encanto Cafe - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

Food was delicious! I got the el vainero. It comes with a chunks of cheese, some shredded fish and homemade tortillas with fried plantain. The blend of the fish, cheese, and plantain gave a very unique blended flavor like no other. Highly recommend. Service was exceptional and the ambiance was pleasant. We there for brunch and got seated almost immediately. The hot sauces are a must try. The green one was the best and has a kick to it. read more

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The coffee was absolutely horrible and the conflict to resolve it was worse. Our coffee was so milky and tasted aweful, so overpriced for what we got. read more

The iced vanilla matcha only tasted like oat milk. I didn't get to try anything else. read more

Encanto Cafe - Matcha Latte Iced 16 oz - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

The food is amazing and very fresh. It wasn't that busy when we went so service was great. The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is that it's kinda expensive to eat here. $70 for two people just for a small meal for lunch. read more

Service was fine and food tasted fine until my friend and I got food poisoning. We had the sandwiches and everything look cleaned but Idk if something was expired or not placed properly in the fridge. My other friend also ordered a drink and nicely asked if they could fix it a bit and charged her a dollar to fix it which is fine but kind of weird since at other places they don't mind fixing a drink you paid for for no charge read more

Coffees were average! Expensive of course it being in La Jolla cove. Service was shitty. We Asked for water and they said you need to pay to get a $2 water bottle. Never seen this at a coffee shop. I then asked water for my dog and they said you still need to play. The bathroom was broken and was out of service unbelievable. The guy taking order was also rude. read more

The good- Very cute inside - they have a decent size menu for a small place. They also have a fair amount of seating indoor and outdoor for how small it is. The not great: There was active construction happening in the seating area when I came- so I didn't stay after I ordered. Businesses shouldn't really have active construction during business hours? I thought that was strange. The service was okay. Not the most welcoming vibes. There is no wifi and they have a seating limit of 40 minutes. So it's not a work friendly cafe. Maybe not the best for a date either unless it's a quick one. I ordered an iced matcha latte and it was pretty good- but nothing spectacular for $10. Overall I wouldn't return. read more

I wanted to love this place more, but overall was slightly disappointed. I ordered an iced matcha latte and it was not good - clumpy and flavorless. I also had the chocolate croissant and it was ok - flaky but very dry in general. My group had other food items which they said was okay, but nothing too impressive. My cousin said her Mexican mocha was pretty good. read more

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In regard to owner reply: I understand your policy, and I never disputed it. My concern was not the rule itself, but how the situation was handled. No policy was communicated when the key was given, and instead of a simple clarification, the situation escalated to banging on the door several times and threatening police involvement- an alarming response given that no disruptive or inappropriate behavior was taking place. Accompanying a partner to a restroom is not an uncommon situation in public spaces, which is why clear communication would have prevented this entirely. This could have been resolved with a brief conversation. The tone and escalation, both during the incident and in this response--are exactly what made the experience uncomfortable and worth sharing. Thanks for understanding. read more

I stick with my review below even the owner wants to pretend to have better coffee or that I had a bad day. I wrote the following below. Rating this on coffee/ espresso not very good. Very weak and does not taste great. Food is good though except for the pastries and croissant which offer no originality or great taste and are from a mass produced fancy bakery that seems to be standard in most places. Coffee place itself is nothing to write home about. It's small and quiet and decor nothing refreshing. Also employees seem miserable which probably means they're not being paid well or bad work environment but yeah no one is happy here. read more

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Cool little spot hidden in main street la jolla. quick walk from common parking structures around. The decor in there is amazing and super chill. I will say not a place to study or do work as there is time limit and no WIFI. The drinks and food were great for the most park. Prices are higher than your usual coffee shops. The food was good got a toast and was tasty. The service was ok, waited in line for about 5 minutes. The coffee was average. read more

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this place is so cute!! the staff was sweet, the soup / grilled cheese was really flavorful (a bit salty, but with the bread was perfection), the encanto latte was the best mix of a bit sweet - but still able to taste the coffee, & the views from outside are perfect for people watching & seeing the water at a far distance. great place to hang around, especially on valentine's day! read more

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The most beautiful cafe I've ever been to. It's very tiny and quaint, but so pretty. I felt like I was in a restaurant, rather than a cafe. I loved it! I had a hazelnut latte which was pretty good! Not my very favorite, but I'll give myself more time to review the full menu next time. The barista was very friendly. The staff brings your drink right up to your table when it's ready, which was a nice touch. One suggestion is to maybe put the WiFi password out. I wanted to work a little bit, but had to resort to using my hotspot. (Perhaps the WiFi password was out, but I didn't see it!) I'd love to come back here when in need of a chic cafe experience! read more

Encanto Cafe - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

This cute little cafe is perfect for a breakfast/lunch date. It's in a great prime location near La Jolla cove where everything is walking distance. I got the spinach egg croissant sandwich and a strawberry smoothie Togo. The service was great . They have a small kitchen so you will have to be patient but with the great atmosphere and view the wait isn't too bad. read more

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Ordered the owner's recommendation: prosciutto sandwich. There was hardly any meat and it the sandwich was very mediocre. Def way overpriced for the lack of ingredients that come on your sandwich. Basically, you're just paying for the ambiance. If I eat here again, it'll be a breakfast item. Service: very friendly. read more

Encanto Cafe - Prosciutto sandwich - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

Everything couldn't have been better! Friendly hospitality and delicious food. I got the turkey pesto and a matcha latte. I tend to be particular about my matcha, and the barista made me one of the best, well balanced matchas I've ever had. Thank you for the morning I needed :) read more

Encanto Cafe - Turkey Pesto Sandwich and Matcha Latte Iced 16 oz - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

I wanted to do some computer work in La Jolla next to the beach. I need a cup of coffee to start my day. The parking here is very limited on time. 2 hour parking unless you want to pay for longer stay. My first impression on the cafe, it was cute with an outdoor patio. The cafe inside itself was very small. They also have a sign stating to keep laptop usage less than an hour. I understand that they want other customers to enjoy the cafe since it's so tiny inside. I came on a Wednesday morning, it wasn't busy, I need an outlet for my laptop and there was only one and it was occupied. The cashier said they didn't provided wifi. Lucky I had hotspot on my phone. I order two drinks, one was called Very Green Juice it had Pineapple, Celery, Green Apple, Kale, Parsley, Spinach, Flex Seeds & Coconut Water. I would rate it a 7/10 the flavor is there. My coffee choice was a Pistachio 12 oz, with milk on the rocks. I would give it a 8/10, it was really good. Overall experience i wouldn't recommend it if you want to stay and do some work. It's a cute place to grab coffee and talk for a bit. They have a time limit for people who stay and chat. read more

Encanto Cafe - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

- great staff who were kind and brought out the food quickly - location is la jolla so parking will be difficult but we got here early at around 10am on a saturday and we were able to find a spot nearby fairly quickly - loved the stairs leading up the cafe and the seating - food was ok! not something you would come here for but the drinks were good - it's a nice spot to chat with friends and see nice views as it's so close to the cove read more

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As soon as I walked in I was greeted with a smile. I must say everything we had was amazing. Love love love the açaí bowl. Super cute inside. The pastries come from French bakery and you know what that means for this GF American girl, yup, you got it right I can have it. The chocolate pistachio croissant is a must eat. Yumi yum yum Btw, the owner is a sweetheart. Drop by have something to drink, eat or maybe both. read more

Food: Their egg, tomato, and spinach croissant was good, but nothing special - I wished their croissant was more flaky and buttery. Service: Staff were very attentive and kind. Ambiance: Loved their chic decor and convenient location. There's limited seating inside, but there's plenty of outside seating. You order at the counter and get a number for your order to be delivered at your table. read more

Encanto Cafe - Egg, Tomato, and Spinach Croissant - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California