Matcha donut - this was really really sweet. The matcha doesn't come through very well. It was very moist though. The rose pieces were a little odd. Scone - much bigger than I thought, a tad bit dry. Okay overall. PSL - this was overpowered by the spice on top that kept getting caught in the back of my throat. I didn't like the overall flavor on this one. It also took quite a long time to cool down enough to drink. Kyoto brew - this had good flavor. read more

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I love how everything is organic & has high quality. The stafs are great too. Everything is tasty.

Solid option for coffee in the area! I got the lofty style Nola which is basically a vanilla cold brew and thought it was pretty good. It was a little watered down but that might have just been an off drink. I liked how the chicory flavor wasn't too strong but you can still tell it is there. I went on a Saturday late morning and there was a bit of a wait not only to order but also to get the drink. I got it to-go, but there seemed to be a few seats available for those who want to stay and enjoy the scenery. Parking was pretty easy as well. read more

Boutiquey joint with flavorful concoctions. The vibe was so chill, the baristas were in no rush to get our drinks out to us. We didn't wait long, though and they were friendly with smiles. Glad I tried the Lofty-style Nola: cold brew, chicory, and house-made vanilla topped with a mint leaf. Not too sweet, thoroughly enjoyed it! read more

Lofty Coffee - Lofty-style Nola: cold brew, chicory, and house-made vanilla YUM - Cafes Near Me - Solana Beach, California

Solid food, solid drinks! lots of seating available and the location has a lot of stuff you can do. For the cold brew and sandwhich it was almost 25$ with tax read more

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The line was long but I wanted to try their coffee. Finally we get to the window to order a drip coffee and an almond croissant which was right in front of us next to the cashier. We took our number to the stool table and waited .. and waited. Finally we receive the regular no fantastic fancy drink - drip coffee, but where is my almond croissant? I went back to the cashier area and asked what happened to my croissant - one of the workers apologized and gave me the croissant in a bag. The coffee was good but we were disappointed with the cold croissant which should've been warmed up. Oh well as least we gave it a try despite walking out disappointed. read more

Lofty Coffee - Morning buzz 2021 - Cafes Near Me - Solana Beach, California

PROS: + extensive menu of drinks and food + spacious + friendly staff + cute merchandise + outdoor tables upstairs and downstairs + convenient location if you want to take a stroll before/after coffee run CONS: - parking Great coffee in Solana Beach! It's so far up north so we don't go often, but will definitely come back for their more "exotic" drinks like the salted caramel latte when we are in the area! read more

Lofty Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Solana Beach, California

30 minute wait for açaí bowl and yogurt parfait. Coffee is all medium roast. Want to love it. Wanted to support small business. Ordered a milk and it was half full? No idea why. Coffee lid did not quite fit on my cup (yes I know how to put a lid on a cup of coffee) and so when I took a drink, it dripped out the side and left my white shorts spotted. We spent a total of 45 very long minutes between ordering and leaving. So plan your time accordingly. I will say, their chocolate chip cookie is amazing. Also, the yogurt parfait was definitely excellent! read more

Cute little find in the center of town. With a large patio that is eye catching when driving by, it's hard to miss this spot. I love the openness of the store as it flows to the patio. Very welcoming. Organic is a major plus. Then in talking to an employee I found out they make some items in house. I choose the mocha latte for that reason. It was amazing. Presentation was also fantastic with a little "art" on top. My friends ordered the almond croissant and that was probably the best pastry i've had in the US. So moist, so fresh and tasty....just unique and delicious. We shared it between the 3 of us, but I could have easily devoured my own, it was that good. I ordered a Chai Latte for my husband. It was a to-go order and I really should have tried it before I left. Sadly, it was so watered down we could barely even taste the Chai. :( Luckily overall this place was great! read more

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I really want to love Lofty. Everything I order is just short of being really amazing. They make their own oat milk but really... should they? It's so hard-core. It's really punishment to drink. They need to stop this. The only thing truly outstanding is their cinnamon roll which isn't even available during the week for some reason. Lofty will do in a pinch but there is so much better, innovative coffee elsewhere. read more

The most amazing Turkish latte (cardamom & mint).. a must. Food bites are also delicious, the açaí bowl was refreshingly delicious. Quite a find in Solana beach read more

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Super cute place in the middle of Cedros arts district. The coffee seemed very week. Maybe it was the drink choice but it's not often that I don't finish a coffee. The restroom was clean. Lovely patio seating. I'd,like to give a different drink a chance next time I'm in the area. read more

This is a cute little cafe with shaded, outdoor seating. The staff is very welcoming. I suggest the Turkish Latte, both mochas, and any of the teas! I suggest looking for parking in advance. read more

Lofty Coffee - Turkish Latte - Cafes Near Me - Solana Beach, California

Gets really busy at the weekend but super nice for breakfast or lunch during the week when it is quieter. Single origin espresso americanos are my favorite. Had the açaí bowl this time. Really liked that there was loads of fruit, but found it a bit too sweet for me (the granola was very sweet and suspect it's not pure açaí used but some sort of sweetened version). read more

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

My friend wrote a review based on our experience Sept. 28 2024 at the Solana Beach location and I see the owner (?) accused her of lashing out and lied about the manager "trying to make it right". We were in yesterday morning but when I found a hair in my avo-hummus toast, I brought it up to the front counter. The woman who literally only replied, "oh do you want us to re make it?" I said "no" (ick), she took my plate and walked away. Then I walked back to our seat. They had a line of several people otherwise I would have gone back and asked for a refund. I called just now and the helpful person agreed to refund my card. Meanwhile, I hope the owner who responded to my friend on here takes a cue from how to treat customers (especially women) and not use language like "lashing out" when all we are doing to expressing what happened. We won't return to Lofty, SD County has myriad better options! read more

Lofty is a locally established brand which I appreciate very much but it is not the best. The coffee drinks are very sweet, and the regular coffee is bitter a little bit like the brews from Starbucks. They make their own pastries which is no easy task but my croissant was a little dry and the filling wasn't very flavorful. They make their own syrups and if you get a flavored drink they're a little bit better than the regular drip coffee I'm bummed because they're everywhere and these coffee shops are super cute and super popular but I wouldn't say they are the best in San Diego. read more

Coffee is great, skip the food. Very small portions and over priced for what it is. The "poached eggs" are just hard boiled eggs for $9, ordered it twice, same both times. If your "chef" doesn't know how to POACH an egg, take it off your menu. Service is good. read more

So my first experience ever at lofty coffee : This place was pretty packed. It's open and outdoors with a hipster vibe. Lots of seating but it fills up very quick. Not a whole lot of parking though. The lady at the register was very nice, I've been a barista for years so I'm kinda picky and was taking a little time to really look through the menu. I got the Mocha and the American Panini. Everyone there was super nice but the price was kind of insane. $5 for a coffee fine but the food is like $11+ and they don't give you a massive amount of food.. the panini comes with a salad on the side which honestly did not taste good at all. NO SALAD FOR ME there.. but the panini.. WOW! I was very impressed!! As well with the mocha. They only have dark chocolate but if you need to sweeten it they have sugar. It was very frothy and delicious! The pastries looked very enticing as well! That will be for next time for sure! read more

Lofty Coffee - American Panini with side salad - Cafes Near Me - Solana Beach, California

Love this local coffee shop! The service is so sweet and personable. When I asked which drink they would recommend, I decided on the salted caramel latte. It was quite sweet but it gave me the caffeine fix I was in need of. The coffee tastes of high quality so I can't wait to return and try other drinks! read more

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This coffee shop has Fantastic pastries! Gf options, vegan options, I would recommend for all to find something they enjoy

Coffee never disappoints. Pastries are so amazing as well. This location is very nice

This location is perfectly located near my workout studio so getting a refreshing coffee after is a ritual for me. This Lofty is located in the arts district so if you do not want to stay seated in their (usually busy cafe), have a leisurely walk to see home decor and other art. The Lofty is all open air. And therefore, very dog friendly. My pup loves to visit because he is given a treat by the employees each time I get my coffee treat. Yes, sometimes the cue to order a coffee is long. And sometimes your handcrafted coffee can take long because this place is very popular. I find their prices reasonable because all their alternative milks are organic and made in-house. The pastries are made by Lofty as well. My favorite is the gluten free organic vegan chocolate chip cookie. For savory, I like their egg dishes and cauliflower bowl. read more

Great coffee, atmosphere, & always friendly service. Glyzah the manager does a great job cultivating a friendly staff. Sophie is also fantastic. Highly recommend! read more

As a coffee junkie, I can appreciate good coffee and this is not shy from being fantastic coffee. There's so much about Lofty coffee that I appreciate. It's a quaint coffee spot in downtown Solana Beach and has very great design element with such a great feel. Their coffee smells and tastes amazing. I will definitely be purchasing some of their coffee beans to try at home in my espresso machine. Our first time there, we tried their pumpkin cold brew which is pictured and it was amazing! It's topped with crumbled graham cracker and compliments the drink well. We also tried their iced salted caramel latte which was good but I liked the pumpkin cold brew much more. If you're in the Solana Beach area and live coffee, you HAVE to try Lofty coffee. You won't be disappointed!! read more

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Lofty is a great place to study, catch up on work, and hangout with friends. I love how close to the beach it is. The drinks are delicious and so refreshing. I also love the variety of sweets especially the gluten free options. The baristas are also very friendly. Would definitely recommend this place! read more

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My favorite coffee spot in San Diego. The homemade almond milk is unmatched to anything else and their coffee is soooo smooth. Each of their locations are charming and perfect for a lunch or work away. There are so many gluten free and dairy free options for foods and drinks including pastries and sandwiches! The staff is so kind and the locations are always clean and beautiful. Love this cult classic!! read more

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Love the atmosphere of Lofty Coffee in Solana Beach! Their coffee is crafted to perfection - so tasty! The airy open outdoor seating has a comfortable vibe that makes you want to stay awhile. Lofty is dog friendly, & I got to meet the cutest four legged local while I was there this morning (not my pooch in the pic). The baristas are always very respectful and helpful, which makes the experience even more enjoyable! Thanks for starting my day the right way, Lofty. Can't wait to come back! read more

Lofty Coffee - Locals & Salted Caramel Lattes - Cafes Near Me - Solana Beach, California

Really good almond croissant but the chai latte was watery- wish it was more flavorful and creamy. Cute area to sit outside and people are nice. read more

Lofty curious.~ This coffee shop is super cute in Solana! I have had this on my radar for so long and finally came by here to check it out. I was rather disappointed on my first experience here recently. They have ample seating, but get very crowded here. You order up front and find yourself a seat! I suggest grabbing your seat and having one person get in their long line to place the order. My coffee which was the New Orleans was nothing special, not sure if we I just came on an off day. I ordered their poached eggs which looked like a big hit, but were rather not. I love poached eggs, but these were rubbery whites and firm yolks- definitely overcooked!! I was looking forward to it being gooey-but-still-runny yolk to drizzle on my bread, but that was not the case. Luckily my friend shared her Avocado Turkey Croissant so I got to nibble on some and enjoy that one more than my own order, yikes! read more

Lofty Coffee - Iced New Orleans - Cafes Near Me - Solana Beach, California

This is my first time trying Lofty and I was so excited after reading all the reviews and seeing the nice ambience. I ordered a salted caramel latte and a cloudy with a chance. The drinks looked great when I got them. However, I tried the salted caramel latte and I did not taste any flavor as it was really watered down. No salted caramel notes and the coffee wasn't as strong as many of the other cafes I've tried. The foam for cloudy with a chance was good but as I got down to the cold brew itself, it had such an acidic and rancid flavor. I love getting cold foam cold brews at coffeeshops but this one disappointed me the most. I don't know if this is an off-day for the cafe or if I just tried the wrong drinks, but I probably won't come back again. read more

Lofty Coffee - Salted caramel latte & Cloudy with a chance - Cafes Near Me - Solana Beach, California

I started skimming through 1 star reviews before writing my own - goal of providing objective feedback on a restaurant. I've been to the Lofty locations in Carlsbad, Encinitas, and Solana Beach. Most frequented being the SB location since it is a short drive from our vacation condo. How good is this place? Been here 3 times already this week, and will go one or two more times before we leave. Space - each location has very industrial build-out with lots of polished concrete. SB location is on the smaller side I think, but still has a good amount of seating (all shaded, outside). Service - theme of most of the 1 star reviews was around service. I've had ZERO issues with the service. In fact I've found the service to be a higher standard that most coffee joints. Same guy worked the register all 3 visits and after the second one already recognized us and remembered our previous order. By the third visit, he noted "we are becoming regulars". That is attention to customer service. Food - you really can't go wrong with anything here. The bakery items are all very good. If you like Acai bowls, you MUST order that here. Another great option is the hummus & avocado toast - its a filling and very healthy meal. Will we return? Yes - every time we are in the area. read more

Feelin lifted, almost in the clouds, after a Nola cold brew coffee and what felt like fire-side chats with the local Lofty lads! Make this part of your life. -The Third Musketeer read more

Lofty Coffee - All for one. One for all. - Cafes Near Me - Solana Beach, California

Lofty is still my favorite coffee shop in the San Diego area and the Solana Beach location is a cute shop. They have a dedicated parking lot as well as street parking. Service is impeccable (not a surprise) and the coffee is exceptional. This trip consisted of an Iced New Orleans topped with a mint sprig. The drink was strong, a hint of sweetness and creamy. Their iced teas might also be my new favorite as well. Their Moroccan mint and also the hibiscus is soooooo delicious. Love love Love Lofty! read more

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tried the "cloudy with a chance" drink and realized the "chance" was buying $9 coffee and thinking it would be good. It reminded me of water with a splash of coffee and had to prepare ourselves every time we took a sip. had nice staff tho lol. read more

Lofty Coffee - "cloudy with a chance" coffee - Cafes Near Me - Solana Beach, California

Great espresso and house made vanilla syrup! It just took a little long to get my drink. read more

Lofty Coffee - 2 shots espresso, vanilla , and splash of Oat milk in a cup. - Cafes Near Me - Solana Beach, California

Delicious coffee, not overly strong or bitter like how some craft coffees can be. ALL of the pastries are delicious...especially the croissants and sourdough. I'm a professional baker (of 11+ yrs) so I'm rather picky. Prices are what's expected and worth it. The staff are all helpful and it's a nice place to get some work done or to just read. read more

I live in the city but come up to north county frequently. I've been to Lofty before so I decided to work here for a bit because I'm in Solana today. The place is great, it's all outdoor but there's also a lot of shade which is awesome for working. The coffee is also really good. It's a bit expensive, but it makes sense considering the location. I feel obligated to buy something when I work at a coffee shop (as all remote workers should) so I got a cortado. I then set up my spot and started working. When my laptop battery started getting low I went to plug in my charger and noticed a lock on the outlet. I went to ask the girl working what the code was and she mentioned she did not know it and she did not know why they were locked. I guess the owners don't want people staying for extended periods of time. I find this a bit strange and rude, considering people go to coffee shops to work and/or charge their phones when they're out and about, it's a part of modern coffee shop culture culture, especially for a place that is priced like this. For how expensive the drinks and good are, this convenience should be available to customers. It was my bad for not checking the outlet situation first but I've now just wasted $6 on a cortado I would not have bought had I realized they were permanently locked. It's good coffee, but don't come if you plan on working or charging anything. read more

This place is absolutely delicious. It's in a cute spot in Solana beach around shops and other restaurants. It's a bit expensive, but the quality of ingredients and food is everything! I really love the lofty-style nola coffee! Everything was so fresh and satisfying. Awesome spot. read more

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One of the best coffee spots in Encinitas. The espressos, nitro cold brews, and lattes are excellent and the staff are incredibly kind and prompt with quality service and customer interactions! read more

Came here with some friends on a Saturday morning after a nearby hike. The location and ambiance was really nice - great colors, pretty shaded outdoor seating (which was full), and located right on the design district strip. The menu looked very impressive and there was a long line to order, so we went in with some expectations. Overall, the line went by quickly and our drinks came out fast, but for the price paid for the coffee ($6) it was a bit watered down with more sugar/milk flavor than coffee. I think it is a cute place to visit if you are in the area, but if you like a strong cup of joe, may not be for you. read more

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