The best acai bowl you will ever have! everything is so fresh and the combination of the fruit and grains etc. is perfect. There is peanut butter in it just in case you have allergies but I am sure they will take that out for you if so. I love the coffee here and the breakfast is always great! I come here quite ofter with my friends or husband and we are always happy with the freshness and quality of everything. read more

Hands down the best açaí bowl and Turkish Latte in town. All of their locations are in a great spot with excellent customer service and very clean. read more

Lofty Coffee - a bowl of fruit and granola - Desserts Near Me - Encinitas, California

that was gross! I expect cardboard flavored coffee from starbucks but not a local shop! Ha you can see just how professional they are by their reply on here! Lowered it to 1 star instead of 2 read more

Stopped by to meet a friend in the afternoon. I think the fog today kept the tourists out in an otherwise pleasant day. Anyway, parking is either below in parking garage or on the street. Cappuccino was good and I enjoyed it. Still surprised at how much things cost these days. Service was also nice read more

Lofty Coffee - Cappuccino - Desserts Near Me - Encinitas, California

They (Lofty) do have at least 10% off for military crew (mil veterans and retirees), and I appreciate the "vibrant" recommendation from my Californian/Coloradoan sister to try their artisanal local coffee. Instead though, I gleefully purchased a llb pound of Honduran or Colombian coffeee beans to try at home, and opted for my usual earl gray tea with milk. I recommend any state's local roasted coffee... MISHAS in Virginia, COMMAND & TINKER coffee roasters from Indianapolis, IN., La Colombe & Harrar's from Washington D.C.-- all enthralling and fantastic!! read more

Cute little coffee joint in Encinitas. I appreciated the latte art on my cappuccino. If you are not a coffee person I would recommend you get the hibiscus tea, perfect on a cold beach day. read more

I stopped by here because it was close to my air B&B during my staycation. I wanted a small breakfast and I always want coffee. The cashier was super friendly when I mentioned that I had not been here before. She explained some drinks I may like based on my "not too sweet" preference. I landed on Turkish coffee with almond milk. It was perfect! A teeny bit of sweetness, but still had a strong bitter coffee taste that I craved. The break at sand which was absolutely divine! I ordered the egg, sausage and croissant sandwich. The croissant was delectable! Buttery goodness. Yum! The dab of jelly added a perfect amount of sweetness. Overall, it was a great experience. One side note: they have locally grown food and vendors they use and also they have recyclable containers. This is a big win in my book! read more

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If in the area, definitely need to stop by Lofty for a coffee or tea. I can't believe I didn't snap a pic of the menu but there is something outstanding for everyone. Some unique drinks. Seating is limited. read more

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The staff was really nice.. the coffee drinks were overpriced for what you received and the coffee was not good at all. No one in our party could drink it as it was so bitter.... I would not go back. read more

Lofty Coffee - Desserts Near Me - Encinitas, California

Lofty is one of the coolest cafe shops in Encinitas. Roasting & Baking make a beautiful combination!! The staff are fantastic and coffee libations/eats amazing! To the local owners, it's all about quality so it's worth every penny. If you're looking to chill a bit, the outdoor seating is overlooking the famous 101 Highway...a great spot to unwind or catch up with friends. So come on... live a LOFTY life! read more

Lofty Coffee - My lovely rose matcha donut with some warm Turkish latte - Desserts Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Best coffee I've had on my trip. Thank you Kat for making it so pretty. My aunt brought me to this great place, I love it here. Everyone is so sweet. read more

Lofty Coffee - Best mocha in Encinitas Ca - Desserts Near Me - Encinitas, California

FOOD/DRINK: A great Aztec mocha. On the less sweet side, and definitely packs a punch with a spicy kick from the first sip. They have a large assortment of milks. Served in a really cute mug. Size is perfect. They have a few food offerings as well (toasts, pastries, cookies, acai bowls) if you're hungry. The only downside is the coffee is on the more expensive side (I think my mocha was almost $7)...but that's SoCal. VIBE: So much outdoor seating. It's a great place to relax and chill or hang out with a friend (I read for a bit and didn't feel rushed out at all). Industrial-feeling. Very open and spacious. Has a small parking lot attached, and is within walking distance to the beach (just on the other side of the street and down the hill). SERVICE: Staff was super friendly and helpful with recommendations. Coffee came out within ~5-10 minutes. No complaints. read more

Awful. Shitty WiFi called "not a library buy coffee". Matcha was gross. Mint tea was good. Everything was overpriced. Charging ports were all locked so you can't even work from there for long. Do not recommend. If I'm spending $10 on a single drink I expect basic amenities read more

Saw this little coffee shop on the way up from San Diego and decided to give it a shop. I always love supporting smaller coffee shops instead of the big chain ones. Here's what we ordered: **Nitro Cold Brew: Tasted a bit on the sour side for me so I didn't enjoy it as much. Nothing special with their cold brew. (2.5/5) **Aztec Mocha: We were warned by the barista that this was going to be really spicy but it had a nice kick but nothing unbearable. The drink itself wasn't too bad either. (3/5) Nothing special here with the drinks but the ambiance is pretty nice. read more

Very meh The food was really bland and overpriced. Coffee was not good and, got attitude when i asked them to remake it read more

Overall pretty good. The service was pretty fast and the matcha was good. The food was very simple (I just ordered the sandwich) so it wasn't anything next level but wasn't bad. Overall pretty nice spot to finish work or study so I would recommend it if you are in the area. read more

Lofty coffee is such a cute little coffee shop in such a prime location, right by the beach! The drinks are sooo tasty, and you can tell that they use real ingredients to make the drinks. It was fairly busy, however the wait wasn't too long at all. Whenever I'm in the area, lofty coffee is my go to coffee shop. As cute as the coffee shop is, everything on the menu is pretty pricey and pretty small. With that being said, the items may be pricey, but are very high quality. read more

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Weirdest place I have been to... I ordered avocado toast and they gave me a half of an avocado, separately 2 slices of bread, a cooked egg salt and pepper in a cup... I did not go to a cafe to make my own breakfast. $13 for ingredients that would of been cheaper and better from the store where I would of did the same damn thing at home. So disappointed to make my own breakfast this morning at a coffee shop. read more

Ordered an iced latte and egg danish (good btw) "for here" latte came out in a glass, but egg danish that I would have preferred to eat with a fork came out in a Togo bag. I recently went to the Carlsbad location and the service was 5 star, I saw this particular egg danish come out on a wooden platter. I also observed a croissant come out on a wooden platter at Encinitas. the cost was around $15. Not sure if they were being lazy or it's just selective how things are served but was disappointed nonetheless. Carlsbad location was one of the best experiences I've ever had at a coffee shop. Encinitas sucked. The Coffee is good. read more

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Great location, plenty of parking. Looks great inside and outside. Lots of seating outside with nice umbrellas. Very close to the beach so usually busy for most of the time. Plenty of options, fresh roasted coffee, the aroma fills the air around the place, always great to have such pleasant coffee smell. I bought a regular coffee would have preferred they had more sugar options line Splenda etc, but not a deal breaker though. The coffee tasted fresh. There were fresh pastries coming out and loaded on to the display. Didn't have the appetite to try them, so not this time. However, great place to visit, very friendly staff. read more

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Pour overs are done right with great flavors. Tried the Rawanda and Ethiopian varieties. Amazing. Had a lemon cookie. So tasty and soft. And the staff is always amazing. And the locales are always chill. read more

I really love the coffee this place has and the pastries are delicious. The atmosphere is extremely friendly and everyone is extremely welcoming. I definitely recommend checking this place out if you're in the area read more

i used to visit Lofty at least once a week when I lived in North County, but don't have that luxury anymore since moving further south. That being said, I still hit it up when I'm in Little Italy, Encinitas, Solana or Carlsbad. We swung by and grabbed a Mexican mocha and Matcha latte, both made with almond milk. As always, they're doing things right and making solidly smooth drinks. I miss it so much that I was tempted to double fist it and get a London Fog to go, but didn't want to be too gluttonous. See you next time, Lofty. read more

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Looking for coffee in Encinitas and drove past Lofty Coffee. An imposing presence on the top of a hill looking down on Coast Highway. Across the street is also Lofty Coffee, the cafe but I had to go to the big Kahuna on the hill. First impression was Crap! $12.50 for a breakfast sandwich....in fact my bill with the sandwich a coffee and a $1.50 refill was $20 with tip. But what a sandwich it was. A large croissant with two sausage patties, two whipped eggs, aged cheddar, some arugula and some jam that added sweet to the savory. Might be the best breakfast sandwich I have ever eaten. The coffee was good and the patio is pleasant as the coastal fog was just burning off. Four stars but not five. They lost me a little with the $1.50 refill, honestly, how many people even get a refill? And they do not have wifi on weekends, I get it, they don't want us to sit for too long taking up tables. Maybe that explains the expensive refill as well. read more

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Driving to San Diego can be a long road trip regardless of where the start point is... There is always traffic on 5 South regardless of what time of the day it is. So finding a coffee shop that is right off the freeway so you can recharge and take a breather from sitting in traffic for half a day is always a plus. That is where Lofty coffee comes into picture. It is located in a little strip both close to the freeway and close to the ocean. There is an underground parking which is lovely because good luck finding a parking on the street. The turkish latte was delicious and prepared the way I envisioned it. Super HOT and unsweetened. Hopefully you can visit this place next time you are heading toward SD!' read more

Lofty Coffee - Delicious Turkish latte.... Extra HOT & not sweet. The way I love.... - Desserts Near Me - Encinitas, California

The coffee is 'Aussie' standard. Whenever I have been in the USA over the last 9years I go here to get my fix. read more

We tried this Place right before boarding the coaster for a trip to downtown San Diego. Service was efficient and staff friendly. Tried the lavender tea latte and it is now one of my favorites! We also tried the ube cookie. Told only two left as they sell out quickly (we were there around 11am) so we got them both. The cookies were a generous size and easily could have been shared by two or more people. My daughter got the dragonfruit smoothie. It was beautiful! We will be going back again. read more

Lofty Coffee - Lavender tea latte - Desserts Near Me - Encinitas, California

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When the people working make you feel like they're doing you a favor by serving you... just can't get on board with the mega yuppy vibe here. Can't knock the quality of food / drink tho in fairness. read more

Delicious coffee. Amazing pastry, mostly baked on the premises daily. The breakfast croissant is terrific. And of course the staff is super helpful and friendly. If I lived here I would be addicted !! (Location is the Lofty Roasters) read more

This is a great little coffee shop. The cashier was friendly and super helpful with recommendations. I got the Lofty-style NOLA which is a latte with cold brew, chicory, abs house-made vanilla. It's really refreshing and flavorful. My husband got the house coffee because he likes strong coffee and he said it was really good. It's nice and cool in here on this hot day! There's also plenty of outdoor seating. They play the music softly in the background rather than blasting it, so you could actually have a conversation. Highly recommend! read more

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Super nice staff and if you like lemon cookies, theirs is the best!!! Great vibe and coffee selections.

Great local roastery. I buy their organic Mirning Dove beans for grinding and brewing drip coffee at home. Lofty has a wide variety of beans if you're a home brewer. They also have a selection of locally baked goods if you're there for food as well. I have enjoyed my cappuccinos. The pulls were just right. No bitterness. Drip is a bottomless cup but only until noon. I've been disappointed by that a few times!! Enjoy!! read more

Great variety of coffee, teas and specialty coffee house blends. They freshly roast their coffee beans across the street. Food varies from a small bakery case with numerous croissants, baked energy cookies, 1-2 "matcha?/green donuts"....maybe leftover from St. Patty's day?? Menu also has avocado hummus toast, croissant egg sandwich with chicken sausage, Acai or yogurt bowls, turkey avocado croissant. Service is nice, sit in or sunny outside. We had the almond and chocolate croissants, delicious but lacking in the fillings. Located on the 101 Encinitas, so street parking. read more

Excellent coffee, service, and ambiance! I love the outdoor space to enjoy good weather. I ordered a savory scone filled with spinach and caramelized onion. It is delicious! I brought home a sourdough loaf and it is excellent too! I highly recommend this coffee house! read more

Cool coffee hang out place with lots of out door seating. Coffee was good and the ambiance is great. Little pricey for the size but that's the norm now. Only complaint is they have 3 big vans and they park them in the 3 closest spots when there's limited parking. Not the best idea. read more

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Lofty coffee is the best coffee in Southern California is what I have said many times before. I recently went to the this location (they have 3 near me) and found they have free housemade pumpkin oat dog treats. Really neat Lofty is continues to be dog friendly and goes the "extra mile" to bake their own dog treats. My dog loves them! He gets as excited as me to enter Lofty because he knows he gets a dog treat after I finish my order. Fave pastry: chocolate croissant. They have their own bakery that rivals an Encinitas French bakery I am a regular at also. Fave drink: macchiato. Don't expect the tasteless, oversized Starbucks style for this drink. The espresso and house made almond milk in this drink shines. read more

Lofty Coffee has a unique way of running their business. With warm and friendly customer service, Top notch baristas, yummy menu items and chill and fun atmosphere. Our barista mentioned to us that he and his girlfriend moved recently from Dallas TX area and so did we, so that was a cool conversation starter. They have incredible staff, just to name a few, Miguel, started working for them 6 years ago as a dishwasher, and moved his way up to a cook, kitchen supervisor and now a fabulous Baker! He has a team of staff that bake our freshly croissants at 4am so that we can enjoy the freshness and deliciousness of their daily baked croissants. There is more about them on their page. I highly recommend you try their Turkish hot latte (with notes of cardamom and cinnamon just so unique) and their breakfast croissant (just flaky and fresh just how I like it). You can thank me later. They have an abundance of fresh from scratch items on their menu, cold press juices that are Devine and quite healthy for you. I've personally have had their GREENS (kale/spinach/apples/mint and yummy), and their Watermelon was just so refreshing and cooled my tummy nicely after a nice time at the sunny beach. You cannot go wrong with any item, so good and baked with pride daily. I am looking forward to trying new items on our next trip back to Encenitas, California! Keep in mind that they have two locations in the same area just right across the street from each other. We have been to both twice and this location is our favorite bc it has better parking space and it's perched up nicely on the hill so you get an awesome chill breeze. read more

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Good but not great coffee. Service was okay. Lofty is a kinda chain where you don't feel personal. Yet baristas are friendly. read more

I've been an avid fan of Lofty for many years. The first thing that caught my attention was their eggs. The flavor of their eggs was much better than most places I had gone to. I later found out that they used a very quality egg on their breakfast menu. But as of recently, I've gone crazy on their coffee. About 5 years ago I discovered their Aztec Mocha. Beautiful! But recently I started to experiment with making my own coffee with the aeropress. I absolutely love their Peruvian varietal. I had their pour over a while back. So I recently bought a bag of the "Peru El Romerillo." It's amazing. Notes of Persimmon, cinnamon, sugarcane and buttercream. It's lovely. Their staff is great. So kind and helpful. They obviously are careful who they hire. Lofty is both a tradition and a family to me. read more

Come here all the time and lately service is so-so. maybe new people. Had to flag someone down who kept wandering around with my food and talking to people over my plate (unhygienic). They are quick to take your table numbers even when you are waiting for more food. read more