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    Ilustre Specialty Coffees

    4.8 (72 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Chris S.

    Ilustre Speciality Coffee is the perfect low-key start to the day with friends. The lavender matcha was smooth and balanced, not overly sweet at all. If matcha isn't your thing, then do have delicious coffee from Mexico. There was plenty of parking and everyone was friendly. The interior has a unique design that catches your eye and remind you of retro styled Taco Bell!

    Comfortable seating, gorgeous paint colors and vibe
    Lisa Violette B.

    We loved our coffees! All of us are happy with our orders. The coffee shop is so beautifully decorated and clean. The seating is comfy and inviting. We will definitely be back and plan on spending some time studying here. What a gem.

    My ol lady love's this place
    Fabian L.

    I finally remembered to take sum pictures, go check it out, it's a small business with an absolute amazing team of girl's behind the counter, my wife's favorite coffee place by far....

    Where the magic happens
    Nicholas G.

    Mexican coffee shop that puts its reputation behind its quality brews. Their beans are award winning and they grind some freshly for purchase/ take-away. The chairs are super comfy. And the music is very chill (relaxing Spanish guitars and relaxing duets). This is not a fru-fru sugary sweet coffee shop. I'm sure it can be on request... I mean they have sugar. The drinks come out on the less sweet side, which is how we like it. The coffee drinks were rich, bold and perfection. They have a small assortment of pastries, bagels, and breakfast sandwiches as well. There are a few open plugs along the walls for those who "work from home". Service was awesome. The two ladies working were very kind and sweet. Service was quick too. There were about 8 people here and we noticed everybody got their orders quickly (there's some quality barista skills here). We learned this location has been open for 8 months, this is actually a coffee chain in TJ where they also roast their beans. We think they're going to do great here in Escondido!

    watery drinks , matcha was horrible tasted like watered down cereal milk rather then blueberry matcha , i posted on my story and 3 other friends had same opinion and told me i should make review but i forgot lol I always check reviews and i would avoid this place at least for the matcha. There's a reason you've probably never heard of it

    Horchata latte
    Stephanie O.

    Adorable, open floor plan coffee shop with plenty of seating inside. The bright pastel colors feel welcoming, made the space seem even bigger, and fun little photo op areas scattered throughout the shop. Staff was super friendly and patient! I ordered a dirty horchata latte without espresso, and it was probably the best one I have ever had! It was flavorful, creamy, and the perfect iced beverage for a warm day! The food menu is limited but still looked delicious. Definitely will have to be back to try more of their drink options soon!

    Lots of seating areas
    Talar P.

    Such adorable / happy / "retro" 80s colors and decor. Even the cane chairs were a nod to the 80s. Staff is super friendly and were ready to offer recommendations. We went with the iced Caffe de Olla and Canelatte (with almond milk), and both were delicious, the coffee itself was smooth and not bitter, and the drinks were not overly sweet. Plenty of seats inside, whether you are looking to sit at a table, couch or bar style seating. Lots of nooks to sit in. Really enjoyed the music that was playing - soft, jazzy, cool Mexican tunes at just the right volume. Felt like if you closed your eyes you could be sitting in someone's backyard. The Conchas looked beautiful and were really hard to resist. We will definitely have to try them next time. Lots of parking in the huge shopping center. Easy to find. Welcome to Escondido, Ilustre!

    Fun vibe
    Heidi C.

    Most delicious coffee I've had in ages! Super cute shop I could hang for hours with my laptop or a good book. Love the smiles and kind voices with which I was greeted, fun mirror for the fit check with coffee in hand, yummy pastries available, too. I got the hot Cafe de la olla Latte and it was amazing. Super happy to have this unique coffee shop in town. Love choosing local small businesses over the boring big name places.

    Origins of their coffee beans.
    Francesca N.

    I was scrolling on yelp for a good mom and pop coffee shop and found this hidden gem in Escondido. You all go not sleep on trying this place! You walk in and the vibes were so welcoming, clean, vibrant, comfy, and spacious. Loved all the details of the artwork and colors they put in to their space. Take time to read the captions of the photos on wall -- it made me feel so connected to the coffee shops origins! I love a good story and knowing the heartbeat of a business. I told the barista how I randomly found them asked her what was their most ordered drink? She told me the De La Olla Latte, Horchata Latte, and Blueberry Matcha. I was in a coffee mood so I went with the De La Olla Latte, got it half sweetened, with oat milk and got it hot. This cup of coffee was one of the best the had. The quality and taste of their coffee beans from Mexico do not disappoint! Also the extra flavoring for this speciality drink was so flavorful too. Well worth the taste, experience, and price! I also ordered a Cardamom Vanilla Cinnamon Morning Bun to go with it. My word the pastry was perfectly made with its softness and outside crunch, and the flavors were so well balanced none of it was over powering or too sweet. The barista's customer service was also so welcoming, kind, and took time to explain their drinks and any other questions I had. She put the cherry in top of my experience there. I am already looking forward to going back to try out their blueberry match or horchata latte! Plus I heard they have bomb conchas. Overall: 10/10 would recommend!

    Carmen V.

    I can't believe my review was still draft and I was actually the first one who was going to write one Anyways, just to say that I love this place, the colors matching with my dress just coincidentally, the coffee drinks, the atmosphere...only the pastries need more variety. When I am doing interpreting assignments in Escondido I try to stop by Ilustre!

    Best in Esco

    The best coffee in Escondido. Definitely have to come try there coffee. Good flavors and good people

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    Lora B.

    Location was east to find/get to. We tried a couple iced specialty lattes, De La Lila and dirty horchata, that were delicious. They were out of nitro though, which was the main reason we stopped in at first, so hopefully we can give them another try for that. Seating was so comfy and the atmosphere was chill. Ended up making friends at the next table bonding over good coffee.

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    Antonius B.

    Came for the nitro cold brew, but they were out. Opted for a Dirty Horchata Latte and a De La Olla Latte both iced with almond milk. Drinks were great and the service was friendly and quick. Spot has a good amount of seating for a coffee shop and would be a great place to hang for a few. I'll stop by when I'm in the area again to try the nitro.

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    Super cute coffee shop, pastries looked amazing. The coffee WAS amazing I got a dirty chai & it was so delish.

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    Delicious coffee! I had seen posts about their coffee and I wasn't disappointed. Nice to have another coffee shop option in the area!

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    Cream cheese bagel, torta and a Turkey & ham sandwich. Not a big food menu. They also have concha's.

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