Do you like ceremonial match? Thoughtfully in house roasted espresso? Anime, Comics, Cartoons??…read moreThis place is the spot for you. Totally unassuming spot and yet it has such a charming spirit and energy to it that is worth going out of your way to stop by and patronize. You can tell every corner and detail of this place was built with love, passions, a a dream...or dare I say a Dreamwave? This is the type of business that deserves to be supported and protected, I'll be spreading the word.

Dreamwave really is a dream!…read more One of my fave matcha spots and it's such a hidden gem. DW is a great little shop/ roastery tucked in a corner of a shopping plaza with a large grocery store and some other small, local spots. DW has a fun, retro vibe to their decor and merch. The baristas are always SO kind and friendly! The owner, Mike, is also super outgoing and welcoming. Everyone is always willing to give me recommendations, which have all been yummy for me. I don't drink coffee/espresso (I know!), but it always smells and looks amazing. Mike roasts the coffee beans himself! What I can say is their matcha is top notch. They use a ceremonial grade powder that is smooth, creamy, and so so yummy in their lattes. The shop also has absolutely stellar syrups and flavors that are made in-house. The combination of such high quality ingredients lends itself to delicious drinks consistently. I've only had a few food items, but they've been really great too! Special shout out to the banana bread for sure. Overall, Dreamwave is consistently awesome! The baristas provide excellent service, food, and drinks. The shop itself has a great vibe and cool merch. I couldn't ask for more, which is why it's a fave for me that I share with all my friends!

Cool people, good beer...or was it good people and cool beer? Yep..both works…read more Yes, they have been at this building a while, no they don't have regular "taproom" hours yet. Awesome, fun people serving some legitimatly good beers. Not 40 different niche beers..but doing a few and doing them well. Sometimes that's all ya need (along with the smiling faces and HiFives). Had a chance to stop in for their carshow today and have a few beers. All were very tasty, I particularly enjoyed the Yokyo Drift pilsner. I'm looking forward to the next time they will be open for on site consumption, but look for big things from the crew here at Piston Pete's!

Piston Pete's coffee is excellent. I recently tried their dark roast & found the flavor to be…read morestrong, but smooth. We purchased their Keurig pods for us and the beans for a friend who makes his coffee every morning. He actually sent some to his father up in San Francisco. We will try their medium roast next.

Came here after lunch. I was craving something warm and comforting. And I needed a bit of caffeine!…read moreI ordered my favorite, the Bibingka Creme Brulee latte... heavenly. While I waited for my order, I went next-door to See's candy. I was craving fudge. I returned about 2 to 3 minutes after my order and my order was ready. The service was great... It was fast and the lady was really friendly. Inside it's very dark & moody vibes, still good natural light where you can work and study from. I just wish they brought back the Turon crème brûlée latte.

Always out of many drinks for what seems like weeks on end. Definitely needs to either revamp the…read moremenu for new supply of ingredients they have or learn better logistics management to keep supply up. It's a solved problem, In-n-Out can serve more burgers than sense and never freeze anything and they've done it since before all our easy to access analytics that can review business operations models. For a place with multiple locations and a great brand it's sad to see it fall on its face so easily when it comes to this. Service and people are great still, but if my options when I visit are basic flavors I can go somewhere else.

My friend and I were walking around Carlsbad Village and stopped by Steady State Roasting for a…read morequick matcha fix. There was a long line that morning, but it moved pretty quickly. The space is huge with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. I loved the relaxed morning atmosphere with the smell of fresh coffee and people chatting without it feeling too loud or crowded. We both ordered matcha lattes, and the matcha was really good quality. Service was quick, and it was the perfect little start to our day. I'd definitely come back to try more from their menu!

I visited today with my mom- I had my usual iced dirty "Indian Summer" and it was delicious as…read morealways! You can always count on Steady State for consistency in their product. What I wanted to shoutout in particular was the stellar customer service we received. We visited today, on 8/22, around 11am. I wish we would have gotten the barista's name who rang us up- but he was just spectacular. My mom has an autoimmune disease and some days are just harder than others in terms of us getting out of the house and enjoying some mother-daughter time. He really seemed genuine in his interaction, particularly with my mom, and it made her morning. Thank you kind sir for your heart and kindness- I want you to know that you made an impact!

Best Chai Latte I've ever had. Had a taste of fresh ginger and it was so good. Hubby had the…read morechronic tonic and it was good. We can't wait to come back. This place is spacious!! Lots of seating, light, and super airy. Great place to grab a coffee and relax. Parking wasn't an issue. Service wasn't really friendly - no greeting when walked in or when we walked up to the counter. Maybe she was just ready to go home. We'll come back and give it another chance, maybe it was an off day. Lots of cute merchandise available. Some seating outside as well.

Iced matcha latte with oatmilk was milky despite it having a great green color - will try a chai…read morelatte next time It is spacious with plenty of seating inside. Definitely feels like the Oceanside location with more merch/decor geared toward coffee and weed lol - aka always good vibes

Got to try an Iced Ube Vanilla Latte from their Pop-Up. They were at the Vista Strawberry Festival…read moreand I needed a coffee. It was Berry Good although I didn't try their strawberry option. Fun that they had the option though!!!

Support local and visit Mr Brown Bean for your next coffee fix!…read more The holidays are here, so that means holiday drinks have arrived! Try their delicious coffees at one of their locations detailed below. You can also purchase gift boxes here for the coffee lovers in your life (or for yourself) and choose from their roasted coffee bags, glass bottles, mug, homemade lavender syrup and holiday tote bags! Along with any purchase, you can send a free holiday postcard to one of your loved ones and they will make sure your loved ones receive it in time for the holidays! You can find Mr. Brown Bean at: ° Del Mar Farmers Market every Saturday 12 to 4pm San Marcos Farmers Market every Tuesday 3-7pm * San Marcos, Holly, Jolly Holiday Market December 3 from 10 AM through 4 PM at 251 North City Drive, CA 92078

Food: Compa Coffee Roasters was delicious and can't wait to come again! I ordered their pumpkin…read morespice matcha and their Jimmy Pesto Toast! The matcha was delicious with a generous pumpkin spice topping that you could taste in every sip! However, their toast was incredible and would come back just for this! The vegan ricotta was so creamy and the tomatoes were perfectly sweet! Wowww!! Service: The cashier taking my order was so kind and told me about her recommendations and thanks to her, I discovered this incredible toast! Ambiance: This cafe is lively with some tables inside to study/work and a clean bathroom! There is free, strong wifi posted on the side of the glass showcase. Even after the cafe closes, this WIFI is reliable if you sit outside and work! Lastly, liked that they were open till 6 PM which felt like generous hours to study/work! Please come here for a wonderful catch up with a friend or to study/work! Please try their incredible drinks and food! Really hope they open a Compa Coffee Roasters in OC as well!

Really cute coffee spot with a great atmosphere! The coffee was good, and the food was also tasty…read more Unfortunately, they didn't have cold foam available when we visited, which was a little disappointing. The line was pretty long, and the wait for our food was even longer, so definitely be prepared to wait if you're coming during a busy time. That said, the atmosphere was great and the overall experience was still enjoyable. I'd definitely come back and give them another try -- hopefully with cold foam next time!

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.

Impressed with this spot! Well made espresso and amazing pastry selection. Note that it's almost…read moreall outdoor seating. I'd recommend sitting in their enclosed patio for a quieter space. as the back area is shared with other businesses and is over run with little kids! Service was friendly enough, get here early to avoid lines!

Great pastries & breakfast toast. Creative and tasty coffee menu. Love the cold brew + seasonal…read morecold foam. Sad they only use paper /disposable cups. Rev roasters is Not at the top of my list in the village for coffee due to this fact alone. If they ever Step it up, get some real mugs & glasses, this will become a regular stop for me.