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    Nautical Bean Coffee Co.

    3.5 (280 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    NAUTICAL BEAN COFFEE CO. ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Ed M.

    Popped by and ordered a cold brew. I believe it's close to $7. They have an area with seating and it's covered. It overlooks the harbor. The cold brew was fairly decent.

    Angela D.

    The best spot to grab coffee and food while looking out at the docked boats. They have a nice little area for seating which my toddlers loved because they got to see the water. Staff was knowledgeable and friendly. I asked for a recommendation for my latte and she did not disappoint, I had an oatmilk latte with honey and cinnamon. Absolutely delicious. My husband loved his London fog as well.

    Can't beat the view
    Miguel S.

    Coffee was good. Iced vanilla late. No thrills type of drink but that's what I wanted. Jazz music playing added to the ambiance.

    Brenda L.

    We stopped by this spot a few times during our 4 days in Oceanside. The first visit, I asked the barista where their coffee was from, and surprisingly, she didn't know. With such an extensive menu, I expected the staff to be a bit more knowledgeable, especially since I came in specifically to try their award-winning local coffee. Still, she recommended their most popular roast, Nightwatch. I usually drink my coffee black, and I have to say it was actually really good! Not acidic at all and smooth taste. On our other visits, I stuck with iced coffee. I loved that they offer lactose-free and sugar-free options (huge plus!). But my last drink was a letdown, it was more like 70% milk with barely any ice and just a splash of coffee. Honestly, it tasted like flavored oat milk and was pretty gross. We didn't try the food, but they do serve some, and the location is hard to beat. There's plenty of seating right by the waterfront, and it's covered so you can enjoy it even when it's misty or raining. Overall, it's worth checking out for the atmosphere and (hopefully consistent) coffee.

    Nina M.

    Stopped by to grab a coffee for a stroll on the beach. Grabbed an iced latte and it was very good. You could taste the espresso which I always appreciate. Looks like they have plenty of options for drinks and breakfast items.

    Sheltered seating outside.
    Dick T.

    Solid 4 stars for Nautical Bean. Good cup of black coffee. Egg burrito was excellent. Other food options looked good. Tough to beat the very pleasant seating and harbor view. Good service from the two behind the counter. Good stop!

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    Tish W.

    This was the cutest little coffee shop on the pier area. While waiting for our charter boat I realized I needed my morning coffee. So glad this spot was close. I had a caramel macchiato and at the last minute decided on a blueberry muffin. Oh my goodness. the blueberry muffing was delicious warmed up. (It hit the spot on such an overcast day. The service was great and the ambiance is totally beach vibes. They do have seating across the walkway if you want to sit and enjoy the ocean while sipping on your drink of choice and having a delicious pastry. Next time I'm in Oceanside I will be stopping by. Just a side note, I didn't realize that they close at 2:00 so I missed out on a muffin for the road.

    Eggwhite spinach feta wrap
    Caitlin W.

    Got the spinach feta wrap today on my walk! Cute little cafe and great place to stop if you need a quick caffeine break. My food came out quickly and the people were friendly!

    Vegan friendly mixed berry smoothie, mochachinos with oat milk and an ice water
    Mirna E.

    Good place to grab a coffee or smoothie. They also have some breakfast items, unfortunately none of those are vegan except the açaí bowl. They also have some grab and go drinks, pastries (none vegan), and a few prepackaged vegan friendly cookies. Their mocha is made with almonds and cinnamon. It definitely has a sweeter yet pleasant taste than I'm accustomed to. Service was friendly. Drinks were made promptly and there is patio seating to enjoy your drinks/food if you're not gonna take it to the beach or walk around with it. It is definitely nice to be by the water! It has a very chill atmosphere.

    Mrs. Yelper approved.
    Robert P.

    Natty makes good use of the small space they have at the marina. Queue up in a small cottage and enjoy across the walkway in a heated, covered patio. We tried a vanilla latte (Mrs. Yelper approved), and I had my usual, brewed coffee, black. This one medium roast. It didn't paralyze my neck like a dark (read: burned) roast but it wasn't interesting either, just coffee with few tasting notes other even as it cooled. -1* because Natty's espresso machine looked like a pedestrian poser, so much so I didn't try my typical double shot, straight, in a small ceramic cup. Pardon me if this observation turns out to be false and I am a boorish oaf for not correcting it.

    pretty views tho always
    Stephanie M.

    Went there yesterday on Easter , got a iced caramel latte and a hot mocha The mocha was cold and tasted like just straight milk but the chocolate whipped cream was good. The latte also just tasted like milk and wasn't even full , such a cute spot for a coffee but the two times I've been there the coffee is just not good :/ hopefully the baristas can be trained better to improve in the future

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    Came before 2. They closed early. Rude staff. Would not recommend to anyone. Closed the machines before close.

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    Great location, great views of the harbor and boats. Enjoyed the cinnamon ice coffee. Delicious

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