My husband and I always check out local coffee shops wherever we go, not only searching for the perfect cup of coffee or tea, but also a good environment for doing some reading. He had come to Lofty a couple times before but it was my first time. Easy street parking, very popular on Saturday morning, for locals bringing their dogs or babies. Lots of places to sit in front amid along the side. He ordered a cortado and I ordered a London Fog. Both were brought out to our counter seats, looking pretty and smelling divine. Such a soothing smooth cup of earl grey tea with vanilla flavor, charcoal dust and cream!! Beautiful overcast morning to enjoy reading with a decent playlist in the background. The pastries and menu offerings looked good too! We'll be back! Highly recommend! We ended up going again today (Sunday) which was much more crowded and more people streaming in by the minute. We still managed to get a table. This time I ordered the matcha and mint, which was also soothing and not overly sweet. We shared a scone which was baked fresh from scratch daily. Both were delicious and hit the spot! We left in about 45 minutes to allow newcomers. to sit down. Great local coffee shop! I look forward to stopping by again when we visit the area! read more

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Having an office on Cedros, I am a huge fan of Lofty. The food, ambiance and convenience are all spectacular. The drip coffee, with endless refills till noon at under $5 is one of the best deals in San Diego. The only drawback is that service can be painfully slow. Especially for food. It has been that way since the beginning. With all the new coffee places opening on Cedros, if you want a "quick" bite or Latte, Lofty is dropping to the last choice. read more

Ambiance and design is beautiful here. Menu includes fresh, health conscious items including gluten and dairy free options. On the aesthetic front this place is 5 stars. If you're actually into coffee roasting and flavors this place is 3 star. Not flavorful at all. Food portions are very small. read more

A solid café for a fresh, well-executed breakfast. Ingredients tasted high quality across the board, and the açaí bowl was a standout--beautifully balanced with generous, thoughtfully layered toppings. A spot that delivers and is definitely worth the stop. read more

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Stopped by for breakfast with my bestie on a beautiful Sunday. Although a pretty full restaurant at 930am, we were able to find parking in their small parking lot, beat the line and find seats. It got busier as the morning went on. Ordered the Organic Açaí Bowl, about $17, an Iced Lofty Style Nola, $7+, Egg Quiche and donut, while my friend got one of their lattes, hot. I loved the Açaí bowl. It was filling, came with a lot of fresh and ripe fruit, and had a lot of yummy different textures from the granola, nibs, coconut and seeds. I really enjoyed the egg quiche but wish they offered to warm it up; it would've been perfect. My latte was okay in taste but did wake me up. The green donut was delicious and pretty looking but the whole thing would've been too sweet for me; I'm glad we shared it. Her hot latte had a cute design on top This place is perfect when the weather is nice, since it's mainly outside. No complaints about the service. read more

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I popped in on a late Friday morning! The patio was buzzing with people but there were a few open seats and only a few others in line to order. I ordered the Kyoto cold brew, which is Brewed for 12 hours on drip. It was very good! Not super acidic. Staff were friendly! Parking is street parking. read more

Was in the area after an appointment and really wanted an iced matcha latte. I ordered it exactly like that and asked if I could add a little vanilla to it and the worker said sure. When I looked at the screen, it said "matcha mint." Now while I love mint, I really don't want it in my matcha. I asked if the mint could be excluded and she said no but you can hardly taste it. I got my drink quickly and WOW could you taste the mint. This was honestly one of the worst matchas I've had. The fact that they cut their matcha with mint leads me to believe that they use a low quality matcha. I was never asked what kind of milk I wanted but it tasted like oat milk was used, which I don't like the taste of. I guess that was on me for not specifying what kind of milk I wanted. I took maybe 3 sips of it during my hour drive to OC and tossed it when I got home. The vibe of the place was cute though! Parking lot was a little bit of a tight squeeze but I managed. Employees definitely could've been friendlier. read more

3-4 stars. It was busy on a Saturday afternoon! The line wasn't that long as it looked to be from outside as there were only maybe 3 people ahead of me. Although all the tables were taken up & even the seating that faced the road. They had heaters on as well that you could feel as you stood in line or waited for your name to be called out. I looked at the menu from above and I believe I read that the Iced Salted Caramel Latte was $7.50, but when I went to pay it was only $7! (I handed her $8 because I swore I saw $7.50 on the screen lol). It looked like the cup was 16 oz or larger, unsure because she didn't ask -- so maybe they only have one size. When I'm nervous or at a new spot, I forget to ask all these basic questions. I read that it's house made caramel with fleur de sel. I think they should add more fleur de sel because it was lacking the salty aspect, but the caramel was delicious. As a whole, I think the latte had too much milk because the espresso was very much lost. It just tasted like caramel milk. It wasn't balanced as my friend mentioned it was (he got the same drink, at their Little Italy location I believe?). However, price was nice for the size of the drink. Would I come back? Maybe on a cold day since they have those heaters! I'm a huge fan of salted caramel and this one missed the mark. I'd give them another try when they have new seasonal specials. Also, they do have a big menu for food choices which is nice. I did see people enjoying toasts and açaí bowls. Great place for bicyclists, families, people with doggos, solo, dates, etc! Come & check them out, they are just two lights away from the beach as well. read more

Lofty Coffee - Iced Salted Caramel Latte, $7! Nov 8, 2025 - Cafes Near Me - Solana Beach, California

This is genuinely the hugest latte I've ever gotten. It was 20 oz (the only size) for $6. They have a cute outdoor space with shade. It was a very serviceable latte but also not particularly memorable. Some of their other drinks are on the pricier side, but this is an otherwise fine spot to pick up a coffee before hitting the beach! read more

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Cute coffee shop on Cedros. It is a popular place so it's not great for large groups. Very nice servers and items get to you quickly. The acai bowl ($17) is perfection and definitely big enough to share with two people. Tons of fresh fruit, acai scoops and peanut butter underneath. A must on a hot day! read more

Lofty Coffee - Açaí Bowl - Cafes Near Me - Solana Beach, California

Great coffee ! Very open and airy setting. Not far from the beach / ocean U order at the counter and u can eat outside or take to go The server is busy but nice and efficient ! read more

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Obsessed with their pour over, cold brew, matcha and chai lattes. The whole staff is super nice and welcoming.

I wish I would have tried Lofty sooner. I've seen it in Little Italy for a long time and it had a good look, and yeah it's pretty bomb. Good portions. Everything is fresh and well prepared. Quick friendly service. Great indoor outdoor spaces. Decent enough parking. Not too loud. Enough space. Heck, you might even be able to work if you need to. Various options. A little spendy but worth it. read more

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Dark woody panels for the interior cashier area, they have friendly and extremely fast service for coffee. All outdoor seating, but around lunch time on sunday, all seats were taken. I got the Kyoto style cold brew, it's bright and acidic. My partner got the NOLA, and it was... uhh... watered down. Very mid for the price. Overall, had better overpriced coffee. Its saving grace is the service. read more

I had a lovely latte and simple tasty turkey/provolone wrap for lunch. The service was quite friendly and quick. I will look forward to going back again! read more

Love the matcha at lofty slight hint if mint Delicious Good service Always a vibe near the beach read more

Lofty Coffee - Matcha....hot - Cafes Near Me - Solana Beach, California

Some of the best coffee in the San Diego area!!! We were staying in Solana Beach for a vacation and loved walking up here for lattes. We even got their beans a few times to keep in our Airbnb, and they were gracious enough to grind them for us. Highly recommend Lofty! read more

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Relaxing spot to sip on your coffee while catching up with friends. The service was good, orders came out quick. The parking lot is small but glad that they do have a parking lot. There is street parking. My favorite is the Iced Salted Caramel Latte. The coffee was strong with a little sweetness to it. If you're in the area please stop by, you will it be disappointed. Thank you Lofty Coffee staff for your hospitality. read more

Lofty Coffee - Flower Child - Cafes Near Me - Solana Beach, California

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Easy to find. Very busy downtown area by the beach. They do have a parking lot but half of it is taken over by the business next door. This is an outside coffee shop - order inside- sit outside. There is a lot of seating and the people working were nice. We came here because they have house made almond milk, house made syrups and they're organic. I ordered the mint matcha with cold foam and it's delicious 5/5 We also ordered The Salted Caramel latte with house made almond milk and cold foam 10/10 !!!! Heads up that they only have one size for drinks - 16oz. I highly recommend going here! read more

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Met a colleague here. Very nice and chill place for a cup of coffee. Most of the seating is outdoors though covered with umbrella sails. Latte was nicely prepared and very tasty. I've also been enjoying some of the beans I purchased there. Recommeded! read more

Came here on an early Sunday morning in March 2025. They were the only ones in the area open before 8am and it was a great find. The staff were friendly and prompt with service. The place started to fill with regulars and the ambiance was friendlies enjoying their Sunday morning brew and bites. We got the breakfast chicken croissant, and the Matcha doughnut which did not disappoint. There is a water dispenser in the corner which was clutch because we drink a lot of water quickly. There is plenty of seating and it's dog friendly read more

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A friend took me here for lunch. We had our dogs with us at the Del Mar dog Beach so we needed a place where they are welcomed. This place was perfect with shaded outdoor seating, free dog treats, and a water bowl. We ordered at the front counter and food was brought to our table. We found a table in the back. The drinks were delicious. My friends really like their matcha tea drink. The superfood bowl was quite big too. The croissant turkey sandwich I got was delicious as well. We were all pretty happy with what we ordered. There is a small parking lot at the restaurant. I was lucky enough to nab the last spot. My friends weren't so lucky and had to seek parking elsewhere on the very busy Cedros Ave. read more

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Aztec-Mocha , latte with a kick . In the heart of the design district in Solan Beach , lofty delivers my kind of coffee. Can't wait to order the Turkish Latte next . read more

Lofty Coffee - Aztec-Mocha ( Whole Milk ) . Dark chocolate, Cinnamon, Cayenne. - Cafes Near Me - Solana Beach, California

Let me tell you the story about Lofty Coffee Solana Beach Café and my experience there. I was actually invited to go on a spontaneous date from a girl I matched with on Hinge . She was trying to find a nice spot that would appeal to both of our home locations. She eventually suggested Lofty Coffee Café in Solana Beach. The Lofty Coffee is a quick ride down the road once you get off the 5 Hwy. I appreciate that proximity, because it makes it easier to get to from Oceanside. We both found street parking and made our way over. At the entrance, there's a menu that also has a QR code for access on our phones. We then got in line and made our menu selections reading the menu on our phones. Seeing as it was 3:00PM, there were a few people dining-in and it was relatively quick to get serviced. As an extra convenience, there's also the menus located on 2 tv monitors above the register. After ordering, we took our number holder and found seating on their patio that overlooks the street. I ordered an Organic Golden Milk. This was heavy with turmeric (which I love for anti-inflammation) & honey. The turmeric foam was very dense at the bottom and it provided a gentle warming spice upon sipping. The heart design was cute too. I also ordered a Delicious Toast with peanut butter, honey, bananas & seeds to go along with my Golden Milk. My date ordered an arugula & endive salad and some hibiscus lemongrass tea. Loved the figs on top as well. We were very pleased with our meals and appreciated that the ambiance was casual and quiet, which allowed us to relax and talk undisturbed. The edible flowers on top & the company of finches (birds) was also a nice touch. The service friendly & attentive and their establishment was clean. Overall, I recommend The Lofty Coffee Solana Beach Café ESPECIALLY if wanting a quiet place to converse. Our meals & drinks came up to $35 together. A decent date spot. read more

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Great spot for coffee in Solana beach. Their seating areas are really nice with a nice ambiance. Their iced americano was really good. I also ordered their avocado toast which was very plain, just bread and avocado no frills. My girl ordered some tea and they brought it in a tea pot and an empty cup. The cup was very dirty and looked pretty gross. I took it to the counter for a new one and they gave me another dirty cup that I didn't notice until I got back to my table. At this point I just cleaned the cup with my napkins. Besides the gross dirty cup it was a nice experience. read more

ok let me start with that I loved the location and ambiance. it was a great place to sit down and enjoy a snack and drink or walk to the beach with your coffee. the pastries were incredible and you could tell they were fresh. the coffee however was very watered down especially for being a cold brew. couldn't taste the coffee at all especially as the ice started to melt it thinned out to only the hint of mint taste. good for people who like lighter coffee taste. the servers were very rushed and were very short when asked questions, which could be credited to how busy it was. read more

Lofty Coffee - nola style cold brew - Cafes Near Me - Solana Beach, California

The photos on their yelp page are true. The coffee and donut is as good as it looks. I went during the week and parking was super easy, that area is lovely. Their cold brew is very well balanced and the whipped cream on top is so good. For a cold brew I think is on the pricey side, but again, worth it read more

Lofty Coffee - Cloudy with a chance of cold brew - Cafes Near Me - Solana Beach, California

Oh my gosh the matcha was so cheeks. I could not finish and I always finish beverages. I had a really good loaf though. Very cute atmosphere. A lot of outdoor seatings. I would have come again to study it their matcha doesn't taste straight up like grass. read more

Lofty Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Solana Beach, California

Little spur of the moment checked out this coffee shop while happened to be in the area, so glad I did! Really cool atmosphere with outdoor seating. Fast service. They have Kyoto style cold brew which I have never seen at another local coffee shop before so that was pretty neat as I am more of a cold brew fan. Enjoyed the Cloudy with a chance of Cold Brew, perfect amount of sweetness with the vanilla cream cold foam. If ever in the area will definitely make a trip here. read more

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I ordered the quickie avocado toast and vanilla latte with almond, both were delicious. The girls working behind the counter were busy, but a "hello, welcome, we'll be right with you" goes a long way for your customers to feel welcomed. I will continue to come here because the food and coffee are great, and the space is nice to enjoy your coffee outdoors. read more

Lofty Coffee - The quickie avocado toast, Vanilla Latte with almond milk - Cafes Near Me - Solana Beach, California

Cute coffee shop in Solana Beach located in the heart of the Cedros Design District. Parking is available but it's a small lot, if not street parking is also available. Coffee is always a good option and they have great breakfast options to accompany your coffee or tea. Beach is walking distance if you decide to get to go and enjoy it by the beach! read more

Lofty Coffee - Sausage Egg & Cheddar Croissant. - Cafes Near Me - Solana Beach, California

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Not lying when I say the salted Carmel latte was the best latte I have had in my life. Also to note the chocolate chip cookie was amazing and we had it warmed up. Easily warming it up was the best decision we've made. Definitely stop by!!! read more

Lofty Coffee - Turkey croissant and Carmel latte - Cafes Near Me - Solana Beach, California

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Lofty coffee is exceptional. The baked goods were fresh & delish. We paid $30 for 2 coffees and a croissant...it would've helped as first time customers to get a smile, a welcome, any sort of gratitude for our business. We came in closer to close like at 3:40...but we tipped well and still would've appreciated a warm welcome. read more

Wow. Organic. Fresh. Local owned Yum. The front, back and side patios surround a small kitchen bar set up. And they produce fabulous and fresh dishes to a very appreciative crowd. Kitchen closes at 3 but at 2:45 it is full of happy patrons. I had a croissant sandwich with egg, cheddar, ham arugula and tomato jam. It was special and followed by decadent mocha made with their ganache. Wow. read more

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Healthy eats and innovative coffee, and latte choices. Food: I like the Encinitas, which is poached egg and sliced avocado. Very fresh and delicious. Coffee drinks: My fave coffee is the mocha Azteca, which is a mocha latte but with a little spicy kick. Not too spicy either, just enough. I recommend this place 5-stars. read more

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Great brunch spot in the design district of Solana Beach. Ordered the chicken croissant sandwich and helped myself (lol) to my friend's acai fruit/granola bowl. I had their salted caramel latté this time and the chocolate chunk salted cookie stared at me from the glass case silently saying well, you gotta get me too, to match. Ok I did, and was worth it. read more

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Great coffee,wonderful baked goods with gluten free options. I love the poached eggs. Dog friendly. My dog's favorite coffee shop, probably because of the treats. read more

Amazing coffee and great food! Patio is a bit crowded, can be difficult to find seating. read more

Lofty Coffee - Turkish latte with an arugula, fig, pistachio, and goat cheese salad with chicken - Cafes Near Me - Solana Beach, California

I stopped by here twice when I was nearby to pick up relatives from the train station. The Aztec mocha was definitely interesting but I really liked the salted caramel latte! read more

Lofty Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Solana Beach, California

I used to be a huge fan of Lofty. However, since they were acquired by coffee conglomerate a while back the magic has been lost. The employees are not as engaged and turnover all the time. Table numbers are now plastic (seriously?!). The gluten free toast is now mediocre. The cool, creative menus are now...TV screens. The ceramic cups that actually kept cot coffee....hot...were immediately changed to cheap cups that instantly chill the coffee. No cool music, vibe, etc. Are you guys trying to be Starbucks?! It wouldn't take a great deal of TOC . Replace your accountants with coffee people! read more