I don't come here often enough, but crave it all the time--and I'm not even a big coffee drinker. While it is definitely worth the trek from Escondido, I simply wish I were closer for convenience reasons. They have a small menu, but that's why everything they roast is so damn good! They NEVER miss. Best decaf vanilla latte I've ever had. They're pretty quick too, but not sure if it's because every time I go there's barely anyone there. It's a small shop with a few tables, but seems like a good spot to study or catch up with a loved one. read more

Idego Coffee Roasters - Decaf Vanilla latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Poway, California

Idego coffee. Was very excited to try this place with house made syrups. I hear their latte are really good. But I was a bit disappointed Large iced vanilla latte. With regular milk. Had a very strong sugar aftertaste. No vanilla flavor. Beans were good but syrup was not good. read more

Idego Coffee Roasters - Vanilla latte. Didn't like the sugary aftertaste - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Poway, California

Have you seen when Harry Meets Sally? If not, you should. When it comes to coffee, I'm Sally. Ok, when it comes to a lot of food...I digress. I ordered a half sweet non fat three shot regular size Mayan Mocha (I don't like too sweet) and it did not disappoint. As he roasts his own beans you know it's going to be good. And smooth. And tasty. Maybe not the best place to work out of (a little small) but goodness, tasty tasty coffee. And a delightful gentleman behind the counter who was extremely nice to assist me with all my (not picky at all) requests. read more

Idego Coffee Roasters - Mayan Mocha - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Poway, California

There's very limited seating here, but plenty of parking, which is convenient. Because the space is small, there's usually just one barista working, so service can be a bit slow--but the wait is generally manageable. The latte I ordered was good. I've visited a couple of times, and the experience with the baristas has been hit or miss--some visits they're warm and friendly, other times not as much. There's only a small amount of outdoor seating, but the overall vibe is relaxed and chill. I'd definitely come back. read more

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This place has great coffee, I'd definitely come back again. We ordered the white mocha and honey cinnamon, and both flavors were good without overpowering the coffee. It's a small place with very limited seating so it's more of a grab and go spot for coffee. The person working was friendly and helpful. read more

Idego Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Poway, California

I go to this independently owned coffee shop at least once a week. The coffee is consistently superb.

really love this place it's easily become one of my favorite coffee places. Highly recommend if you're in the area or wanna try something new read more

Idego Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Poway, California

Solid, straight forward and quick first time. Was in the area around lunch and needed a caffeine boost. Service was nice from the gentleman working. Ordered the Vanilla iced latte. Was good, not too sweet, and gave me the energy I needed. Was in and out in 5 min or so. read more

Idego Coffee Roasters - Vanilla iced latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Poway, California

Would've rated this place 5 stars on customer service alone! The dude at the counter has fantastic energy - I wonder if he's the owner? Their menu is very simple, and our simple drinks came out delicious. Definitely excited to come back next time we're in the area. read more

dont sleep on the vanilla latte! my bf and i agree its the best vanilla latte we've had in a while. it doesn't just taste like vanilla syrup, it feels well balanced and fragrant! read more

Idego Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Poway, California

Super friendly service, and quite patient with me on first time here trying to decide what to try first. I went with the Mayan mocha (iced, because why not), and it is delicious! Rich espresso cuts through all the other flavors. But the cocoa and light chili combination bring out all sorts of feels. The store front is small but clean and modern, which I was told is because they use most of their space in the back to actually roast their beans on site. Overall a great local shop that I'll be sure to try again! read more

Idego Coffee Roasters - Beans - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Poway, California

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My Baby Girl was visiting San Diego this weekend to help celebrate my birthday, so whenever she visits, we try to get a morning workout in. After getting our fitness on, my daughter wanted to grab a coffee, so I asked her where she wanted to go. After looking at Yelp, she was able to find a local coffee shop that had a high rating. This was our first time experiencing coffee from Idego Coffee Roasters and I thought my hot white chocolate mocha was one of the better tasting versions I've had in our area, but an opportunity area was their customer service. Idego is located in Poway, CA. and it can be reached by taking the 15 freeway exiting off of Poway Road and heading east. You'll find the coffee shop in the Michael's and Grocery Outlet shopping center just before Community Road. Idego is next to Sushi Monster, Jersey Mike's Subs, and Five Guys. There's a Little Caesar's a few doors down from the coffee joint and it's across the street from Wing Stop. There is plenty of parking in this shopping center. Idego is not a big shop with three tables/chairs, ledge top seating next to one of the walls, and there's covered umbrella outdoor seating. As you enter, you'll immediately notice a mural of the world with colored countries, which I'm assuming outlines the areas where the type of coffee Idego serves can be found. There was a young lady and middle aged man working behind the counter who were busy preparing coffee for other customers. I asked the young lady about their Mayan coffee flavor and I didn't feel she was too friendly. Idego doesn't have an extensive menu and after seeing a small display of pastries, the shop appears to just focus on serving coffee. It doesn't have an extensive menu and what it serves are Espresso drinks, Specialty coffees, Iced coffees, Other drinks, and Not coffee. On their counter, there was a worn paper detailing the following flavors scratch made by them: vanilla, chocolate ganache, dairy free chocolate, white chocolate, Mayan, and lavender. After perusing their menu, I ordered a large White Chocolate Mocha. When my name was called to grab my coffee, the gentlemen barista beautifully made what looked like a layered heart on the top of my coffee. When I asked for a sleeve, they had none to offer. Despite not having an accessory for hot drinks, my first taste of the white chocolate mocha had a slight bitter coffee bean taste, but I thought after taking sip after sip on our drive to do errands, my coffee drink was flavorful and rich. It was creamy, the coffee flavor was distinct, and I really enjoyed my first ever coffee order from Idego. If you're looking to try a coffee spot that isn't one of the Java chains, you have to give Idego a try. I love supporting small businesses like Idego and if I'm in the area, I would order another White Chocolate Mocha or try that Mayan flavored coffee, but you'll generate more repeat customers if you focus on welcoming customer service. read more

Idego Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Poway, California

Service is excellent and their espresso drinks are smooth. We tried the Americano, almond milk latte, flat white and cappuccino and all drinks were perfect. In terms of dairy free options, they have Oatly and Califia Almond milk. There are four tables with seating for about 3-4 each but it's a cute coffee shop with quality drinks read more

The vanilla latte here is so good!! It's smooth, velvety, and has a subtle nuttiness to it that I enjoy! The inside is casual and on the smaller side so it's a better place for grab and go coffee than a study spot. Not the warmest/friendliest service but gave us good recs and coffee came out quickly! read more

Idego Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Poway, California

Small coffee shop. No frills. Iced americano was good. Latte was ok. Service was straight to the point, not overly friendly, which we actually prefer. read more

I was kind of disappointed here. I love supporting local coffee places everywhere I go. I just wanted a vanilla latte. Simple and sweet. I spoke to the barista, and he was very kind. I even added a tip, and the total was like $7. I was expecting a generous size coffee for that price. What i got was sad. It was a small coffee. I was done with it after a few sips. It might as well have been expresso shots. I will not be back. I don't mind spending money on coffee, but the value seems to be lacking here. It didn't even have anything special added to it except a little design on top. read more

A must-visit local gem! Idego Coffee in Poway is hands down the best little local, owner-operated coffee spot in town. The owner roasts his own beans right in the shop -- you can even watch the roasting process through the window, which makes it such a unique experience. The coffee is incredible -- consistent, fresh, rich, and full of flavor. The atmosphere is nondescript but friendly and relaxed -- perfect for sitting down to work, chat with a friend. We usually enjoy the tables outside :) Definitely a must-go if you appreciate great coffee and a genuine local vibe! read more

Idego Coffee Roasters - Perfectly crafted latte -- beautiful latte art, ideal temperature, and a smooth, rich coffee flavor that hits just right. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Poway, California

Good coffee mediocre atmosphere. The coffee has an exceptional pricepoint for some of the best espressos in the local area. The service is quick and quality, a fine store other than the atmosphere. 9/10 read more

Great coffee at an even greater price. This coffee shop is tucked away within a semi-busy shopping center in Poway. The interior is relatively spacious and never too busy when I go to find an open seat. Nothing too over the top with so many frills and decorations like some coffee shops, and I think that fits the vibe for this place. Coffee being the main highlight, they offer a simple menu with well-priced coffee options from cold-brews to pour overs to lattes. I usually go for the Mayan Mocha as of recently, mainly for it's spicy-esque chocolate flavor. Service has always been attentive and straight-forward, and they can really help you steer in the right way if you're stuck on choosing options. I also love the added touch of detail with coffee art in the hot drinks which really helps go hand in hand with the great taste. Consideration how close this location is to me, it's one of my regular coffee run spots in the area, and I will continue coming by! read more

Idego Coffee Roasters - Chocolate and Lavender Nitro - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Poway, California

The quality of espresso here is amazing. The owner is also the sweetest. Definitely worth stopping by!

This place has the best espresso drinks! Bold and smooth, they know their craft. No bitterness, just pure coffee. Three shot small Americano is perfect! read more

I swung by Idego Coffee Roasters this morning for the first time. I am more of a seasonal drinks kind of person so I opted for their pumpkin spice latte, iced. My drink was 6.20 and I don't remember if there were other sizes. I absolutely loved my drink. Most of my experiences with pumpkin spice have been that they were too sweet and not much spice. Overall, it is a cute coffee shop tucked away in Poway with lots of parking. The staff here was friendly, and I look forward to visiting them again! read more

Mayan mocha is the best drink ive had in my life. My boyfriend loved it too. Get the Mayan mocha. read more

Idego Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Poway, California

I love this little coffee shop! Workers are always so kind and the coffee is amazing :) I've tried countless coffee shops in San Diego and this one always gets it right. Wish they had more locations read more

Idego Coffee Roasters - Vanilla Latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Poway, California

Love trying new coffee shops and stumbled on this one. Excellent latte! Great service! read more

The Mayan mocha is a must! What's better than to start Valentines day with the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Go for the large! You deserve it haha read more

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Lately I've been on a huge Matcha high. The barista was the absolute sweetest and made mine exactly how I liked it despite never making it. Matcha brewed with earl grey, oat milk, splash of vanilla and tad of honey over ice Went back everyday to get my fit while I was on vacation I. San Diego! read more

Idego Coffee Roasters - Matcha brewed with earl grey, oat milk, splash of vanilla and tad of honey over ice - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Poway, California

Absolutely delicious coffee! Cute quiet little coffee shop in a plaza. The gentlemen who helped us out was very kind. The coffee was some of the tastiest I have had in a while! Definitely recommend! read more

amazing quality coffee! I got an americano with almond milk and it was delicious! I was in and out within 5 minutes :) Super friendly staff and welcoming environment, I can definitely see myself coming back! read more

Idego Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Poway, California

The menu is pretty simple but if the coffee's good, who cares? Friendly service and a nice, clean little shop. Idego offers up the coffee shop basics but they do it well. Yours truly had a draft latte with almond milk and house made white chocolate syrup. Twas delicious and the syrup tastes like actual white chocolate and not just some amorphous sugar bomb. Would 100% go back. read more

Idego Coffee Roasters - Draft Almond Milk White Chocolate Latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Poway, California

Great coffee and the person running it is very nice. Definitely will keep coming back. Its a simple shop inside, but the lattes are great.

Tired of your order getting messed up? Looking for a different kind of taste? Wanna be spontaneous and try something new? LOOK NO FURTHER! Idego is my faaaaaaavorite place to get my coffee, and I've been obsessed with it for quite some time now. My order has always been CONSISTENT, and super flawless!! I normally get the Iced Draft Latte with Oatmilk and my husband gets the Iced Nitro Brew. Insanely delicious. My buds won't accept any coffee other than the one from Idego's. Employees are super friendly and swift in service. Must I remind you how amazing the coffee is? read more

I have been to every coffee roaster between downtown and Carlsbad and this one is my favorite. Particularly because they make the best lattes. Perfect milk, perfect house made syrups and a great balance of expresso. This is a simple shop with a few tables, not much of a lounging place but the coffee is worth it. There isn't a huge menu but I highly recommend the Mayan Mocha and getting your drinks warm. read more

Idego Coffee Roasters - Vanilla Latte and Pumpkin Spice Latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Poway, California

We come out of our way every weekend to get the iced mayan mocha with oat milk. We love that the standard is 4 espresso shots in the drinks the best drink ever! I wish we lived closer to get it more often! Shout out to Paul the owner who always makes our drinks with love. The inside of the cafe gives minimalist vibes which I absolutely like! read more

Love this cozy cafe with outstanding customer service, great coffee and fresh pastries. A must

I've been a regular since they first opened, and there's one thing I always order: their iced mocha. Seriously, it's just so good! It's super creamy and smooth, and the best part is it's not too sweet. The flavor is perfectly balanced . I can't quite explain it, but it just hits the spot every single time. If you're in the area and love a great iced mocha, you've got to try this place! read more

Small, quiet coffee shop with friendly staff. Definitely a cute spot to study at. The seasonal pumpkin spice flavoring is also really good! read more

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I really respect coffee focus places and I think we need more spots like this one. Focus on sustainability and consistency. Amazing beans selection for sale, additionally to classic conservative coffee menu. Rare animal in nowadays cruel world. read more

Idego Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Poway, California

The best latte in the county by far!! Always consistently amazing, the coffee is always the perfect sweetness and milk is perfectly steamed. You can really tell they care about the product they provide. Lovely patio area. Can't recommend enough. read more

Idego Coffee Roasters - Hot vanilla latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Poway, California

I happened to stop by since I was in the area and I'm glad I did. I ordered the vanilla latte and it hit the spot. The double shot of espresso helped fuel me for the morning and their house made vanilla was excellent. I'm not sure why anyone would go to the Starbucks nearby when the prices here are comparable, but the drinks are far more enjoyable. Looking forward to stopping by again. read more