I am not usually into leaving reviews unless I am absolutely wowed or baffled. This morning I was wowed. I'm pregnant and have serious cravings. Like the wake up in the middle of the night to go get it type of cravings. I wanted a breakfast sandwich and Kettle on Grand has always been one of my go tos. While waiting in my car to pick up my order, morning sickness struck and in that process I peed myself in shorts that would very much give away that I did so. Mortified, I had to call and ask them to bring me my order. The gentleman was so beyond kind and even offered me water or sprite to help calm my stomach. The food has always been amazing and their staff is truly showing up. read more

Kettle On Grand - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

Hiya my fellow, Yelpers! It's been quite a while since my last review--I was injured and spent some time in recovery, but I'm back and so excited to share my local finds with you again. Recently, I dropped by Kettle on Grand in downtown Escondido. When I walked in, it felt wonderfully peaceful and quiet for a coffee shop, making it a super relaxing, family-friendly spot to settle in and enjoy a bite. My Order: Horchata Latte: Delicious! Usually when I order these at other spots, they tend to oversweeten the drink, but Kettle on Grand hit the perfect balance. Margherita Panini (without tomatoes): Served hot, tasted incredibly fresh, and had a fantastic, satisfying crisp. Side Salad (no feta): Don't let the photos fool you--the bowl was surprisingly generous and packed with fresh greens. The only minor tweak for my personal preference would be a few extra nuts for crunch, but it was delicious nonetheless. Tips: Self-Serve Water Station: They have a convenient self-serve water setup, which is always a huge plus when visiting with kids or settling in for a while. Free Wi-Fi & Great Service: The server behind the counter was warm, attentive, and completely on point. Plus, the free Wi-Fi makes it a cozy spot to catch up on work or browse while relaxing. Help me out, Yelpers! Have you tried Kettle on Grand yet? What is your favorite specialty latte or panini on their menu? Drop your recommendations in the comments below, hit that button if this review helped you, and give my profile a follow for more local family-friendly spots! read more

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Got the Americano and signature lavender latte! Both had a great taste and I got half sweet for the lavender latte and it was perfect sweetness! Americano was exceptionally smooth, not burnt at all! Interior was very simple and welcoming. Lots of people chilling, talking, and eating. Service was relatively quick as well! read more

Kettle On Grand - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

Stopped by Kettle on Grand after the gym because I wanted something with protein and a little bit of carbs. I ordered the breakfast burrito and a vanilla iced coffee with oat milk. This place is always busy, but I somehow always manage to find a table. Just a heads up, you order before you sit down. The person taking my order was also making drinks and did a great job keeping everything moving. My only surprise was that the breakfast burrito seemed to have sausage in it, even though the menu listed turkey bacon, eggs, and cheese. It wasn't bad, just a little heartier than I was expecting. read more

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Giving three stars because the customer service was great and the churro chai was delish. The toast was good. But I don't think I'll ever go back. They charged me 50 cents because I wanted my coffee ICED. I've never ever been to a place where they do that! That's wild. In this VERY hot weather... who wants to drink a hot beverage ? Sooooo I'm basically being punished for asking for my drink to be iced? No thank you :( read more

Kettle On Grand - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

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I reeeeally wanted to love this place. Unfortunately, it was a disappointment. The good news is my coffee was great. I had the coco caramel latte and it was wonderful. The downsides were an empty, dark pastry case without a crumb in sight. Food from the kitchen was all that was available. There was also only one barista working and a line 6 people deep. The barista would take an order, go make it, hand it to the patron, and then take the next customer. Inefficiency paired with a lack of selection made for a less than great experience. read more

Kettle On Grand - Toy selection for kids. This can be found next to the bathrooms. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

Love this local place, it's my go to when I'm in downtown on Tuesday. Very sweet, kind servers. Good food. Peaceful. Calming music. Fav coffee shop in Escondido! read more

Kettle On Grand - Matcha with vanilla - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

I checked out Kettle on Grand recently for lunch and found it to be a charming establishment. I visited the location on Grand Avenue in Escondido; there is another location in Fallbrook. The shop looks really nice inside, thoughtfully decorated, albeit somewhat uncomfortable chairs. I elected to sit at the bar but still had to order at the counter, that's ok. I was given a number sign that was never retrieved. Service was satisfactory, yet somewhat impersonal. I was there for about an hour, watching lunch time service unfolding. They were nice and busy but not suitably staffed for the orders it seemed. Everything just happened at a rather slow, methodical pace. I did observe a few patrons come up to the counter inquiring about their orders and complaining the soup was cold. I ordered the "California Club" sandwich, made with turkey, bacon, swiss cheese, avocado, tomato, red onion, pesto and mayonnaise. Comes with your choice of soup or salad. The sandwich itself was good overall. An appropriate amount of sliced turkey, tasty, crispy bacon on a substantial, dense bread with a nice chew. If there was avocado, it was completely indiscernible. Maybe it was smeared in with all the green pesto, I don't know. The salad was tasty, although haphazardly presented and excessively dressed. Since this place offers wine, I had a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. It was served in an elegant, tall stemless glass, unfortunately at room temperature. There is one restroom here, somewhat unkempt. In summary, a nice neighborhood spot with a classic coffee shop vibe. read more

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Although I've been coming here for a while, I Did not have a good experience the last few times. Very poor staffing on a busy Saturday. There was a floral event that was being set up too. Drink orders were backed up and my order was skipped - I didn't receive my full order of avocado toast that I paid for and wasn't able to talk to anyone about since the staff was stressed. Mediocre at best especially for charging an extra for alternative milks. Will check out their other locations to see if things are different. read more

If you love cute coffee shops don't go any further! Kettle is a cute coffee shop with an extensive menu to fit any person's craving! With ample seating indoors and a dog friendly patio set up, who could want more?! The ladies at the counter who helped my husband and I were very nice and friendly. The menu was extensive and they even had holiday drinks for the winter season. I ordered a white peppermint mocha and my husband the toasted marshmallow mocha. We both gravitated more towards the peppermint mocha for the well balanced chocolatey minty coffee flavor. We felt there wasn't much of a marshmallow balance, but could be we both tried the peppermint and it just stood out more to our palettes. read more

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Super quiet Cafe! I've never been to a cafe that's so so quiet. I almost feel bad to sneeze . But I do love a place to chill and have a quiet time. This place is dog friendly as there's a water bowl inside the cafe there are also coffee inspired merchandise for sale. On the menu there are alcohol beverages, pastries and cakes too. I ordered a turkey pesto panini, comes with coffee of soup or salad and a latte. My pretty latte came very quick. It was smooth, fragrant and rich with no sour aftertaste - the way good coffee should be. The panini is well grilled. Cheese is Swiss. Tomato soup is tangy and refreshing. Love it! read more

Kettle On Grand - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

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Was excited to try this place based on the online photos. As you can see, the food looks nothing like advertised. The bread wasn't even toasted and the avocado was just a guacamole spread. Aesthetically a cute spot but food was not good at all. read more

Kettle On Grand - A bad rendition of avocado toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

I love the decor with their brick walls and plants coming down the walls. Service was good. I ordered at the register and was given a number to take to a table of our choosing. We had to wait for the drink to be called to grab from the counter and they brought the food to us when it was ready. I tried their mocha with a bagel. Bagel was good however I felt it needed something extra for flavor or more bacon. Their avocado toasts looked really good but they only have an in-house made sourdough bread and I'm not a fan or sourdough. Overall a good experience having breakfast here with friends. read more

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I live less than 10 min from here, I kept seeing instagram posts and had to come check it out. I met a friend and we were both a little disappointed. We ordered the same avocado toasts which in my own opinion, I could have made 10x better at home. Especially for that price, I think they might have been short handed because we waited for our food for about 40 minutes then they forgot about my latte so I had to wait an additional 10min to get mine. The place is cute, but my chair was touching the girls behind me and everyone one of us had to get up the other had to also get up... a little odd, also they had a few pieces of clothing hanging up but it looked like used clothing and it didn't have any sign for sale. I feel they have a lot going on, the coffee was good, I think I just order to go and just get coffee not food next time. read more

My avocado toast was delicious and latte like heaven. I love coming to Kettle on Grand. Service is great too and they really took the time to make the interior feel inviting. read more

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Very cute, good coffee and wine selections. But unfortunately, don't come here if you need to study for a super long time since there are no outlets except for maybe three. read more

Really great place!! My husband and I ordered their horchata latte and the seasonal "sugar cookie latte" and both were perfect and not overly sweet! We'll definitely be coming back! read more

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I ordered what was listed as a *sourdough bagel* through Uber Eats, but what I received was just sourdough bread with cream cheese. Thinking it was a simple mistake, I called to clarify--only to be told that they *don't actually carry sourdough bagels*, and that selecting the "sourdough" option just means they substitute it with bread. This is misleading and not indicated anywhere on the Uber Eats menu. If sourdough bagels aren't available, they shouldn't be listed as an option at all. Duh? read more

Kettle On Grand - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

See picture on menu versus actual. Embarrassing to own a business and this is what you are charging $10 for. read more

Kettle On Grand - Real life - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

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I'm on a mission to try all pumpkin lattes lol. This one was good and rich. I would definitely get it again. The sandwich was different! Homemade bread and it shows! The cranberry was a great addition. I wish there was more in it! I wanted it in every bite. It was definitely the star of the show. It gets really busy here so you know it's a neighborhood favorite. A little warm inside but everyone was enjoying coffee and working on their laptops! It wasn't too loud and no music in the background. Come have a snack and get some work done! Enjoy baby! read more

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Friendly baristas. Strong coffees. Assortment of pastries & they serve sandwiches, acai bowls & more. & it is not just your regular cafe, they also serve alcoholic beverages too. They had a DJ on Saturday playing the jams & it was pretty packed with people hanging out enjoying mimosas. Besides the times when they have a DJ, it is a great spot to do work, read & mellow out. read more

Great restaurant, food, refined and tasty . The service very adequate to the style of the place. The ambiance mainly on Friday and Saturday is amazing, however, I prefer to go during the week when it's relatively calmer read more

I liked their espresso, and the vibe was nice. The staff are friendly and helpful too! The only catch is their hours of operation, which is only before 2:30 pm. Bummer! read more

Just discovered this gem in downtown Escondido. Great vibe and excellent coffee. Rich colors and exposed brick. Came here to work twice this week and have thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The staff has been accommodating and personable. Emily was a barista that I conversed with and she generously shared with me the finer points of a quality expresso. Highly recommended. Might be my go to. read more

Stumbled upon this cute coffee shop while on a trip to Downtown Escondido with my family! They have a great selection of lattes and breakfast/brunch sandwiches. The space itself is really cute, hip, and spacious, too. During my trip, I got the Horchata latte, which was great, the B-toast with avocado, bacon, and egg, and my dad got the sausage and bacon bagel. Everything tasted delicious and the place itself seemed like a cute community gathering spot. Wish I lived closer! read more

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I grabbed a few things to go. Located on Grand near Broadway. Come only if you have time. I came on Friday 9:30am and it took 25 minutes to get my coffee cuz there were so many customers and 1 barista. My food came out in about 10 minutes. It's a cute ambience in here if you have time to hang out or work from laptop. They even have a table for group of 12-14 to meet up. Every weekend there is bottomless mimosas for $50 for 2 hours. Some weekends, there will be DJ playing live music as well. Sounds fun on weekend! Tomato soup - pretty good. nothing mind blowing 7/10 Avocado Toast - great price! It was $6 or $7. I got 2 slices. Pretty fresh avo and bread 8/10 Cortado - 10/10 good, but do you want to wait 25 minutes? read more

My avocado toast was so delicious. Service was quick, lot of seating options, there is construction going around so may have to park around the block. Will definitely come back if I'm around the area read more

Kettle On Grand - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

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Went out for Birthday weekend coffee and a bite with the guy's. The club sandwich was great and I ordered a cappuccino. Emily was fantastic at the beverages. Cappuccino was spot on with four shot's. The waite staff is fast and courteous. Calm vibe compared to some coffee house's in the north end of SD... My 1st time here, was very impressed. read more

First time and unfortunately last. On our way to zoo, stopped here but it wasn't as expected. They were low staffed and busy, that was not their fault; however, the food was meh and found hair on one of the sandwiches. Too late , to go back. I paid 60 bucks for 4 sandwiches and 2 lattes. Not worth it. read more

I had stopped in for breakfast and coffee, but never lunch. Today I was hungry!! The BLT spoke my name and it was soooooo good! The bread fresh, the bacon crispy and the spicy Mayo on point!!! I love this shop more and more each time I pop in. The ambiance is perfect for friends, or studying and there is even a quiet sweet fire place table in the back for a quiet date. Every staff member was super nice. I saw one person try to be rude to them, they quickly deflected it. They all smiled, the the spot was super clean. Talented baristas:) that know coffee and how to make it! Recommend to all. Any time. Any meal :) read more

Kettle On Grand - BLT! Try this :) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

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I ordered an iced mocha latte with a milk alternative. Turns out I was charged a $1.00 fee for coconut milk. (Not everyone can drink milk. That's a separate, though related issue, that's still being challenged as a potential ADA violation.) Afterwards, I checked my receipt and there was an additional 50 cent charge next to the word ice. What? I didn't order a large, so that would not be an excuse. A $5.50 drink ended up costing $7.61 after all the fees were added. To be clear, I have a choice. I could choose to buy an iced mocha latte or not. That's not my point. According to California Law, hidden fees are illegal. It also states that restaurants must clearly and conspicuously display fees wherever prices are shown. read more

The coffee is pretty good. I come here once in a while when I'm visiting Escondido, the staff is very friendly and it's a nice environment to be in. My only complaint is that the service is super slow and they usually have one employee working at a time so you need to be patient when you come here. Otherwise the food and coffee hits the spot. read more

A go to spot for coffee in Escondido. Food and coffee are solid. I also love the DJ sets they host every month, such a vibe. read more

Kettle On Grand - May 4th coffee special! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

Housemade syrup for the drinks. Good coffee. Really tasty food. I enjoyed the California club with a creamy pesto sauce and Thick-cut turkey and bacon. The chairs are not comfortable to sit on though. read more

Best coffee shop in Escondido and possibly the known universe Real talk, the kettle always hits with its warm presence, friendly staff, high quality roasts and community oriented mission. The coffee experience the kettle provides is second to none. Dont settle, choose the kettle read more

The two people working behind the counter this morning were friendly and attentive, and got my to-go order to me in a timely fashion. The yogurt bowl was packed with fruit and the cortado even had a little milk art on it. The place was full of patrons but very chill and quiet. This one of my favorite places in Esco for coffee and breakfast. read more

I got the EMC and I added avocado and the cook put a dark brown avocado, and my açai bowl was literally liquid and I kindly let the cashier know that I wasn't happy with either my sandwich or my açai. I only wanted a refund on the açai because I ate the sandwich. They remade my açai, but it was rock hard and with granola when I didn't even want granola I had no option for a refund, and I really felt unheard. My kindness was taken advantage of today. I spent the worst $53 of my life and I tipped and this is how I get discarded. I am upset because I was kind and did not act entitled to a small mistake by the kitchen, but maybe I should've acted mean so I would've at least been taken seriously. read more

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Business was slow. I asked for my breakfast sandwich with egg whites. They told me I couldn't have egg whites so I asked if I could get a panini a la carte. They said sure but charged me for the meal. When I came back in to ask why I was charged for the meal, they told me they can't just charge me for the sandwich only. So because I couldn't get egg whites, I needed up getting a full meal that I didn't want for breakfast and paid $4 more dollars than I would have for the thing I wanted. This business needs to communicate better and have optional pricing. I will not be coming back. read more

Kettle On Grand - Small panini - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

If you feel overpaying for really bad coffee and really bad service, this is the place for you! I have gone to this place many times. I don't know what's happened in the last year, but the coffee now is ABYSMAL. I thought the last 2 lattes were just off-days, but I got the same watered-down excuse of a latte today. And it was the same barista that made it. My Vietnamese coffee shouldn't taste like you just put nonfat milk into some basic coffee. It's strong coffee with sweetened condensed milk. I didn't taste either of those things. Just bland, diluted coffee. The latte tasted the same. Barely any flavor of espresso or syrup. My partner experienced the same disappointment the last few times we got coffee here. They did not call out the name when it was ready. They were too busy talking next to us. Who cares if someone is waiting for their coffee I guess. Even at my job I call out names twice. Then the server literally threw the plates on the table and left. No specifying who gets what. No offering utensils, napkins, no asking for anything else. My toast wasn't even cut in half. I wish I could get my tip back. This was the worst service and coffee I have ever had. I wanted to support local coffee spots, but management does not seem to care about quality here anymore. This is the last time I'm coming here. read more

Kettle On Grand - "rosemary toast" - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

I've been going to Kettle and various other iterations of coffee shops on this exact spot for years now and always have had a good experience. Current management has been doing really good with adding seasonal drinks and special drinks like the Cold Brew Black Caf drink I got. I always get fast and friendly service and coffee is always good too. read more

Kettle On Grand - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California