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

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 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

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

Such a cute little spot!! We came here after annie's canyon hike and it was the perfect after hike fuel! The coffee was GREAT and the acai bowl looked so pretty and tasted very good too. Will be coming back here to try more of their food & coffee! read more

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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 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

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

Mocha Latte-- perfect temp and perfect setting. The service is fast and friendly. Bring your friend, pull out your laptop, but don't work to hard. Aesthetic perfection :) Take the pic, life's short. read more

Lofty Coffee - Front entrance - Cafes Near Me - Solana Beach, California

Cute coffee shop to meet up with friends or get work done in the beautiful Solana Beach. They can get pretty busy on weekends so expect to wait a few minutes for your coffee. I really enjoyed the aztec maya, it had a nice spicy kick with the mix of rich chocolate, cinnamon and cayenne pepper. I liked it so much that Ive been making it at home everyday. The matcha donut looks beautiful but didn't have too much flavor; definitely more subtle. read more

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Great atmosphere and good coffee the cookie is my really good try it you would like it

This is usually my favorite place to go to for coffee and breakfast however this one time I needed to go use the restroom while I was in there they cleared my coffee but somehow left my bottled water not sure I understand the thought process of the overzealous staff but what's done is done read more

Completely. Amazing. We had breakfast here while vacationing in Solana Beach, and the French toast and "Flower Child" toast (artisan French bread, almond butter, banana slices, coconut, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, honey) were delectable, with generous portions. We also shared a great scone that looked like blueberry but is savory egg, sausage, and spinach. Coffee was wonderful and rich, and my latte had thick, lasting foam even with nonfat milk--plus a beautiful design that I hated to stir in. Add a great outdoor patio and a sunny January day, and we were in heaven. We will definitely go back if in the area again. read more

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I stopped in here while visiting Solana Beach and was thoroughly impressed! The vibe of the coffee shop is indoor outdoor and has a lot of cute options for seating. There is also a small lot by the shop and easy street parking. My Matcha was delicious and flavorful, and the chocolate chip cookie was one of the best I've ever had! The staff were so kind and friendly, and were able to help us pick something off the menu since my group was so overwhelmed by the options. If I am ever in the area, I would definitely stop by again. read more

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Came here for a weekday lunch and it was quite busy. We ordered lunch and hot drinks. Food took about 30 minutes. The food was delicious. Had the Turkey sandwich, breakfast sandwich, and a salad...all excellent. The chai tea and matcha latte were okay. A bit too much froth. Had better. Parking can be a challenge but not terrible. This is a good spot to meet with friends if you are not in a hurry. read more

Lofty Coffee - Food menu - Cafes Near Me - Solana Beach, California

Admittedly I didn't try the coffee, but this is a solid spot to grab a quick bite. I tried the Little Italy (croissant, poached eggs, tomatoes, arugula) and it was all wonderfully fresh. It's also mostly outdoors (much of it is covered) with a decent amount of seating which is really nice when the weather is good. read more

Wow, this place was certainly popular on a weekend morning. Fortunately, the parking lot was decently big so we had no trouble parking. I really love the atmosphere of this coffee shop. It's open-aired, yet comfy. They also offer a lot of food options (bakery items + breakfast food). I've never felt this tempted by the food behind the glass until I came here. We ordered the cold brews - one Kyoto style and one lofty-style Nola. I enjoyed my Lofty-style Nola. If you like sweet, non-bitter coffee, this is definitely the one to choose. Both cold brew tasted very smooth. read more

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Such a cute coffee shop! The food here is amazing. The outside and inside seating area is clean and well kept. It's perfect for having a nice breakfast on a sunny day in san diego! I had the açaí bowl and the caramel latte it was so amazing. Great service, food comes out quick. Lots of available parking! I give it a 8.8/10 read more

Lofty Coffee - caramel latte - Cafes Near Me - Solana Beach, California

Tried this place out with a friend. I had the blueberry green tea and he had a coffee drink with a pastry. The tea was delicious and my friend really enjoyed his order. There is plenty of seating and the vibe is cozy and surprisingly quiet for being off a Main Street in Solana! The drinks were made quickly and they were kind enough to bring them out to us while we juggled our dogs. They had yummy dog treats for your furry friends, too! Great place to sit and catch up with a friend and your pups! read more

Good, simple, healthy food and good coffee. Nice outside patio! The only bummer is the coffee is so expensive!! a 12oz specialty coffee (mocha, vanilla latte) with oat milk is $7.50. I know things have gotten expensive everywhere but this is insane to me!! read more

No decaffeinated latte options. No outlets to plug in, overpriced $15 toast and food. Pass on this spot to go anywhere that offers the basics at a reasonable price. read more

First time here. Decided to get it to Go. The person at the register was very helpful and nice. Ordered a London fog and The Cedros. The eggs were cooked perfectly. And the Fog was delicious! I thought parking would be a problem but found a spot close by. It's all outdoor seating. No view but beach near by. read more

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Been wanting to come here for so many years...but i'm not so great at getting out of the house early on a weekend. this past weekend my daughter had to be on Cedros at 8 am so I had about 30 min to wait. Instead of waiting in my car (I do that way too much) I decided to wait at Lofty Coffee. This was perfect since we already had planned to have breakfast afterwards. I ordered my coffee...thought about waiting to order food until she arrived but I didn't want to wait in that line again. By the time my daughter arrived, I had just gotten my coffee and food arrived soon after. She stood in line and ordered her food. Both arrived in a timely manner and we enjoyed our breakfast and conversation in a serene setting. There is something truly magical about being out in the crisp morning air and we were lucky enough to find a warm patch of sunshine where we were sitting. So...the next time i manage to emerge from my home this early...this may likely be my destination. only wish...would love to order online and pickup! maybe that is already an option that i do not know about. read more

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Lovely patio. Indoor outdoor space. Cool vibes. Delicious coffees and food. Always a favorite of locals and tourists.

Passing through, my SIL recommended I stop here to get coffee for the road. This cafe has a great cool vibe with a nice outdoor patio. The storefront's walls open up making it open and chill. I ordered a mocha and some pastries. Everything was divine. Will back through again! read more

i ordered the chicken wrap online and it was amazing!!! Definitely one of the best I've ever had

So delicious breakfast bites and coffee/tea drinks. Service is always happy here! Servers ask you how you are doing and it is a great feeling to be here in a great space. Establishment is clean and ambiance is open and airy. read more

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Premium prices for basic food...feels like I got swindled. Way better options within walking distance.

I stopped by after a walk with a friend and was overall happy with our experience. This Lofty coffee is located on the main strip of downtown Solana beach. It's all outdoor seating, which works well during the pandemic. Although there were a lot of tables in the front and back, it was pretty packed even on a weekday late morning. There was a line the whole time we were there. So I can imagine it's even busier on the weekends. My matcha latte (requested cold) was good with their homemade almond milk but I wish there was more matcha flavor in it. My friend liked her vanilla latte with almond milk. She also enjoyed the organic avocado toast with their gluten free bread option. The one downside is parking can be tricky given how busy this street gets. There's a small parking lot and street parking. read more

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Cute coffee shop in Solana Beach! Parking is tough in this area just because of the location, but was lucky to find some street parking close by. I was there for a work meeting and ordered a regular latte and The Encinitas, which came with poached eggs, avocado and a spread with artisan toast. It took a little bit for the food to come out since they were very busy, but the avocado toast was really good. The latte was also good but I'd probably give one of their specialty drinks a try next time! read more

I wish I could remember what I got. Something spicy and coffee. And awesome. Such a fan of this place and if I ever have to have a meeting in North County, this is where I'm heading. I've even taken my family there on weekends. read more

Lofty is my hangout spot when I have to meet a colleagues from work that live down in San Diego for a coffee. It's a perfect halfway drive for both parties if you are driving from the North County. Okay, fine.. it's more closer to the North county! Who is counting miles when there is good coffee? You grab a cup of coffee and then go walk down to the beach for a sunset or just do window shopping around Cedros Design District. read more

Lofty Coffee - Outside view! - Cafes Near Me - Solana Beach, California

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Came for a quick bite and coffee before going on the Annie's Canyon hike. They don't have any indoor seating and all the seating is outdoors so you can bring your dogs here. I got the London Fog latte which was very light in taste and not sweet at all. Kind of tasted like watered down milk with a hint of tea flavor. The turkey arugula croissant was freshly toasted but wasn't that flavourful. The only seasoning was a light drizzle of balsamic glaze on the arugula. The only redeeming quality was the portion size and the avocado which was just ripe. read more

Lofty Coffee - London fog latte - Cafes Near Me - Solana Beach, California

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Two coffees, eggs and a turkey croissant was 47 dollars!!! Really? No dude, that's not the way to treat the community. Complete rip offp read more

We all wanted to go to a cafe after lunch, so we walked over to Lofty Coffee. There are several locations in San Diego, but this was my first time coming to any of them. Besides fresh coffee and tea, they also offer organic pastries, and breakfast items. It was funny that most of us ordered the chai latte. Only one person got a matcha latte and his had latte art in the shape of a heart, so us girls were all jealous LOL. As for the drink itself, I was expecting a stronger flavor, but it was still good. I'll probably just get the matcha latte next time, so I can have a pretty design on my drink. ;) read more

Lofty Coffee - Chai latte - Cafes Near Me - Solana Beach, California

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I've been buying lofty coffee beans for over three years now. I usually buy 1 pound bag and today I learned that not only the price has gone from $16 a couple of years ago to $19 which is ok but they have reduced the bag size from 16 ounce to 12 ounce. Here's a tip for you lofty ...If you're going to increase the price then don't reduce the quantity. You're cheating your customers. read more

The Aztec coffee is to die as well as the avocado toast. Service can be tough due to the crowd not the workers. But overall great place

Yooo their açaí bowl is really good. I wasn't expecting to like it at all because I'm super picky with açaí. But their açaí reminds me of a fancier version of SD blenders by SDSU (which btw has good açaí) but this place is def better than SD blenders. I like how they add hemp hearts, cacao nibs, and pumpkin seeds to their açaí! And how they easily omit the peanut butter. Sometimes I'll ask places for no PB and they still put it *insert angry emoji here* but this place respected my peanutbutterless açaí bowl wishes The Aztec mocha is HELLA spicy LOL. Like I can handle spice and was told it was spicy by the cashier but was taken aback by how spicy it was. Like ppl usually say something is spicy, and it doesn't end up being spicy. The Aztec mocha is like if you went to a hot chicken sandwich place and ordered a medium spice sandwich LOL. But still really delicious. they have parking which is always a plusss I just remember trying the downtown location once and I wasn't a fan, but maybe that's bcuz I ordered an iced tea lol. Overall delicious drinks and açaí, good customer service, and beautiful outdoor atmosphere. Would def be back! read more