Notice they opened this Banana Dang in Vista CA and I had to stop by to try some coffee…read more I ordered a hot Vietnamese coffee. It was flavored good. The best part was that it was strong and woke me up for a long drive ahead. Cute little coffee shop. Service was fast.

Natural banana has to be my favorite flavor! So swing that this place makes coffee, smoothies,…read morepastries with the natural banana flavor brings my heart so much joy. I hate the taste of artificial banana syrup and finally having the option to not have that in my drinks is so nice. My co-worker introduced me to this place and I could've sworn that I had a matcha latte with banana foam? I'm not so sure because I ended up going on my own and was told that they don't do banana foam. Which is pretty sad if that's the case :( maybe it should be considered :) (hence the -1 star) regardless I have tried most of the drinks on their menu and have fallen in love with the Golden Chai. I would say it's a pretty acquired taste and at first some getting used to. Another recommendation I have would be their banana loaf!! So worth it!! The banana chunks make this loaf stand out from any other place.

OG from San Marcos, this has been my go to spot pre covid! Love how spacious the location is along…read morewith a nice outdoor patio! Great coffee, great food, and great baristas. Glad it has finally made its way over to vista :)

Stopped by Ascend Coffee in Vista and was surprised by how big the space is. It has plenty of…read moreseating and seems like a nice spot if you want to hang out or get some work done. I ordered the caramel brulee with 20 percent sugar, but it was not for me. The coffee itself tasted a little burnt and somehow was still overly syrupy sweet. I was hoping the lower sugar level would let more of the coffee flavor come through, but the drink just felt unbalanced. The staff was friendly and the service was good, so I appreciated that. Unfortunately the drink was enough that I do not see myself coming back.

Went on Mother's Day a little after 1:00 pm and I did not expect it to be as busy as it was…read more Located in Bressi Ranch by Sprouts and other small businesses, parking wasn't difficult. Walking up there was a bit of a line but it was moving at a fair pace. It gave us the opportunity to really read the menu above the register well. There's both outdoor and indoor seating. And both areas were pretty full with a bustling vibe. There were specialty drinks so I wanted to try the Pistachio latte but they were out so we ended up trying the Left Coast latte, Vanilla Bean latte, a plain bagel and Lil Dippers. The lattes were wonderful. Smooth and tasty. The Lil Dippers (mini burritos) were pretty substantial and the plain bagel surprisingly was the best we've ever had at any coffee place. SO good! Great taste and perfect texture. It was unfortunate though that the cream cheese cup that comes with it didn't suffice. It wasn't at all enough for a good ratio. And to think that at one point my bagel was forgotten by the employees. I would've missed out! Overall, we're so glad we went, it was worth it!

This location feels cozy from the moment you walk in. Friendly service and excellent coffee &…read morematcha. My one hold-up from 5 stars was the difficulty in finding the shop. I didn't notice it driving around the parking lot. I had to call only to leave a voice message asking where is Bird Rock. I walked around for about 10 minutes until I finally found it. They should have outdoor signs to make it easier to spot while driving.

On our way back from San Diego we stopped at Vista Bean for a quick cup of coffee. And I'm just so…read moreglad that we did. Because as soon as we walked in Hannah and Shannon were so inviting and extremely friendly. We ordered the banana bread latte and the salty cocoa latte. Both so so delicious !! We'll definitely be back not just for the delicious coffees but for the warm and inviting hospitality!! That girl :)

Great coffee period. Service was good lots of parking…read morespaces. Only negative was the location was out of no where. But that is very minor, and it could be positive so that the cafe makes it more private. Must try it! Good!!

Stoked they opened a San Marcos location! Super friendly staff, unique and tasty coffee, and some…read moreseriously good breakfast sandwiches. We both got the Breakfast Boi "Elliot Style" and it was tasty without feeling too heavy. The hot sauce and Steady sauce definitely sealed the deal. Paired it with an iced PCL, which went perfectly with the sandwich. Great addition to San Marcos -- we'll definitely be back!

So happy to see Steady State open in SM…read more Pros: Coffee quality Price Pastry selection Fly fan to keep flys at bay from invading pastries Great parking Coffee Drink Selection especially Cardamom Latte Cons: Lack of seating Closes at 2pm!!

This place is all about coffee. I've never met anyone more knowledgeable about beans than the…read moreowner/proprietor. He served everyone with a smile and will gladly talk about his coffee endlessly! I've learned so much about coffee from him! They're also up at the Vista farmer's market. And you cannot beat the location! Idyllic koi pond, plenty of seating, flowing waterfalls.. absolute perfection. Just go, sip and enjoy. I hope you do!

I'm always in search of amazing espresso when I travel - I must sound like a broken record…read more Research turned up Origen and I set off one morning to give it a try. I was a little confused when Waze led me to an office parking area where I spotted an umbrella and what looked like a coffee stand. Undeterred, I parked and ventured over. It was the most unique, unusual and memorable coffee experience I've ever had. This place is for true coffee and espresso aficionados. The man working the kiosk referred to the place as a wine bar for coffee as the coffee is prepared, discussed and poured the same way fine wine is. If you love Starbucks, do not go here! If you love thoughtfully and artfully well prepared single Origen coffee, this place should not be missed. Ideally, the coffee should be ordered, prepared and consumed without dairy products so that you truly taste, experience and enjoy all the flavors. Ideally, it would be best to purchase a pour over, and they have a menu dedicated to them. It should be on every coffee and espresso addicts must go to list. I highly recommend it and I'm excited to enjoy the beans I bought at home.

I am obsessed with this baker's pastries and muffins, and I'm not even a big pastry, muffin person…read more However, I do have a wicked sweet tooth and I do know deliciousness when it crosses my taste buds. I mentioned in my previous post that the peach muffin was truly the best muffin I've ever had. I've stopped in several times since then, and they have been sold out of muffins. I did try the blueberry chai muffin and it was incredibly yummy. A ton of blueberries! Yesterday their muffin d'jour was apple cider vinegar, however, I am an everything Fall girl, and when I saw that they had a pumpkin turnover, it was a done deal. It was absolutely DELICIOUS! I drive 10 miles round trip to try and experience another peach muffin. If they only answered their phone, I would purchase over the phone and not lose out. Enjoy!

Came here today (Sat morning) and noticed it was pretty busy but no line which is awesome! There's…read morea nicely sized parking lot as well which makes coming here very convenient. My boyfriend and I got a bergamot latte and coffee soda as our coffees. We felt like the coffee was pretty good. It was maybe a tad bit sweeter than we typically prefer but still very enjoyable and definitely not sickeningly sweet. For breakfast we did their heirloom tomato bagel on an everything cheddar bagel and an everything bagel with the seasonal jam which is currently strawberry. We LOVED the heirloom tomato toast. It was fantastic!! So delicious and the tomato's were nice sweet and juicy. I loved the bagels a lot too and I'm not usually a huge bagel person. My boyfriend liked his bagel with jam but he enjoyed the tomato one more. I also loved the chill location and was happy to find a coffee spot where it isn't packed with a long line/wait. Overall great experience and I'll come back again soon!

I was searching for a new coffee spot this morning and came across this place. So glad I did! I…read morenoticed they serve Turkish coffee, which is pretty unique, but I ended up going with the Almond Cheese Latte. It was so fresh, smooth, and honestly one of the better lattes I've had in a while. The people running the shop were incredibly friendly and took the time to help me pick a drink without making me feel rushed. You can tell they really care about their customers and the quality of what they serve. It's always exciting to find a local coffee shop that's both welcoming and serves great coffee. I'll definitely be back to try the Turkish coffee next time. Highly recommend!

I live up the road so I was excited to see a coffee shop open up here. I particularly find the…read moreowners are genuinely nice, hardworking, people and I think it's great to support the small businesses in Oceanside. Unfortunately the coffee is just not great. The menu is completely over the top and over complicated- sugar upon sugar. The menu doesn't even list the basics- it jumps right into things like tiramisu cinnamon swirl. The last time I went I ordered a matcha which was just a cup of milk and barely any matcha. I hope they simplify the menu or make it easier to read- it's all over the place. Additionally, the music was so loud I couldn't hear my friend talking. I really hope things evolve and their business can grow.