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    4.9 (71 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    INTERIM COFFEE ATMOSPHERE

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    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Zoila N.

    What a gem inside a parking lot. Love the different syrup options. I had to try the ginger and fig with my hot latte. Inside has a vintage feel with items to purchase not coffee related. It's a great vibe with great tasting coffee and quick service.

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    Jason L.

    Listen. If I don't have to trust an old, weathered sign that directs me down an alley, past a closed rub & tug massage parlor, around a port-o-potty and into a parking lot before the coffee shop itself is unveiled, then I don't want coffee. Interim is a tiny but cozy, half-hidden caffeine oasis in Carlsbad Village with top notch bean water and assorted morning bites. You can't go wrong. Might make a wrong turn though.

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    RJ S.

    Shhh! It's one of the few gems that are still hiding in Carlsbad Village. Interim serves up get great quality coffee and espresso with homemade simple syrups. If you want something on the sweeter side then try the ginger fig latte. It's both unique and satisfying! The two owners are really cool and will be happy to tell you their origin story if you ask. They're only open 8am to 2pm so I only make it in on occasion, but I always like grabbing an americano or a bag of their roasted coffee beans. It's nice spot year round because it's quaint and relaxing even on days when Carlsbad Village is crowded and bustling.

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    Sylvia H.

    Super tiny spot. Nice that it had it's own parking lot. Can't fit that many people inside, you'll line up and place your order and get it before leaving. Got an iced americano and a latte for a little walk on the beach. Overall, it was alright.

    Front walk up very cute and inviting.
    Susan C.

    Excellent coffee. Just a walk up coffee shop with a few table outside. Very friendly staff and convenient small shop near the boardwalk. Enjoyed a vanilla latte and a white top. If you just want a coffee to go this is the place.

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    Jenny V.

    Perfect coffee spot before going out to the beach. I ordered a hot Mocha. Was very delicious. The owner was super friendly. They make their own coffee and Syrup along with other things.

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    Bridget B.

    One of the best lattes i've had in awhile! This place is a total gem and you probably wouldn't catch it unless you were looking for it. It's a tiny shop that can't fit more than 2-3 people. Really great medium roast coffee and love how walkable it is to the beach. It's in the same back parking lot as Knockout pizza/coldstone/etc. Make your way to this coffee shop if you get a chance!

    Gorgeous plants in vintage tins and pottery create a cheerful entrance.
    Pamela S.

    Hands down, best coffee in Carlsbad. We've sipped our way around Carlsbad this weekend. Smooth, flavorful cappuccino with whole milk. The interior of this place is charming with vintage pictures, tins, cameras and other cool items for sale or just admiration.

    Perfect curtado cup! There is a small thumb indent for easier sipping!

    Small, quaint, friendly, a perfect cup! What a nice surprise to find this spot. 3 small tables outside, a friendly guy serving up the juice!

    Emma J.

    Great coffee! Cozy and in the cut, with a fun kitschy ambiance to enjoy while waiting for your order. We visited on a quiet weekday morning, and it was the perfect stop to grab an excellent coffee on the way to the water. There's tables outside in the parking lot, so there's a little space to sit and enjoy your order as well.

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    Great spot, great coffee, chill vibe. House made syrups, excellent quality. A gem, seek out this local non commercial spot.

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    Excellent coffee. Small walk up coffee shop of alley in downtown Carlsbad. Hazelnut latte was excellent

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    Perfect latte! Came to this little spot multiple times while visiting Carlsbad. Highly recommend!

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    Great service and of course great cold brew that I got! Don't forget to check out their cameras and beautiful photos for sale!

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    Incredible espresso. This is real deal 3rd wave coffee...some of the best in the world. Wow.

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    4 years ago

    Great little spot in the back. Looking for a good coffee - don't miss it in the back parking lot.

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    3 years ago

    Had a lavender latte and it was so good! Cute little spot and barista was nice and helpful

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    very cute/chill spot. lovely plants out front. highly recommend the cortado, perfect morning stop.

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    High Tide - Our coconut vanilla Latte made with our house-made coconut vanilla syrup.

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