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    Ilustre Specialty Coffees

    4.8 (64 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    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!

    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!

    Best in Esco

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

    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.

    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!

    Blueberry matcha

    The coffee is so amazing AND the whole beans are so good to make espresso at home. I asked for recommendations from the staff and I got recommended the blueberry matcha and it was SO good!!

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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.

    Dirty horchata latte
    Nana V.

    The staff were amazing, coffee was great! Their conchas were a perfect size. Cute little place in Escondido:)

    Steven F.

    This place is amazing! They just opened. They are coffee roasters from Tijuana where they already own 2 shops. Their espresso is phenomenal and they put a lot of effort and care into it. It's smooth, balanced and not bitter. I also had the Oreo concha which was yummy. The cafe is beautiful with lots of seating and free wifi. The baristas are really friendly with great recommendations. Amazing job!

    Amazing and favorable conchas and delicious drinks. The staff is warm and inviting.
    Alessandra L.

    Conchas tasted amazing, they are so soft and flavorful. The dirty horchata latte hits the spot.

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    Briana J.

    Such a cutie pastel coffee shop and the employees are very kind Will be coming back to get work done here!

    Café de Olla & Horchata Concha

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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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    9 months ago

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

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    4 months ago

    Ordered one of their pour overs which had a pleasant taste profile. Had a pastry and it was tasteful. Pleasant barista and interior.

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    Manzanita Roasting Company and Coffee House

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    I love the ambience here, but always feel a little meh about the coffee, but let me explain: I'm a…read morebold coffee person. I love a rich roast. Their coffee tends towards a brighter, citric flavor that reminds me very much of cold brew. Which I don't care for. But others might! So if a brighter, lighter flavor is what you enjoy (what up tea people) then this might be the place you're looking for. And again, I adore the vibe here. Probably the chillest work/read spot in all of Escondido. Parking can be rough if downtown is busy, but only if you're adamant about needing to be very close for mobility reasons etc. Otherwise you can usually find something walkable. Beautiful, open cafe with a lovely view of the small park across the street and downtown Esco.

    I stopped by on a quiet Wednesday afternoon to get some work done. I was really hoping to love this…read morespot since it's so close to my house, but the experience was a bit of a letdown. The Service: The staff greeted me promptly and took my order without any issues. They were polite and efficient, although a little busy amongst themselves. The Coffee: Unfortunately, the latte was the biggest drawback--it tasted quite bitter and over-extracted. I'd love to make this my "regular" neighborhood spot, but the coffee quality needs to be more consistent for that to happen. The Atmosphere: It's a quiet environment, which was good for productivity. Great location and friendly service, but I'm hoping the espresso improves!

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    Avocado toast, with housemade pickled onions and local microgreens, on levain bread
    Avocado toast, with housemade pickled onions and local microgreens, on levain bread
    The front of the shop on Grand Ave., Escondido. MANZANITA is located in the Grand theater complex
    The front of the shop on Grand Ave., Escondido. MANZANITA is located in the Grand theater complex
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