I just want to say , DREAMWAVE COFEE IS HOME to me . I say that because not only does the baristas…read moremake the tastiest specialty coffee but they make you feel like family . I am very picky when it comes to quality coffee & they get it right EVERY TIME! I go there almost daily with my dogs Bella & Maya .. right when I walk in they greet me by my first name , know my order & have a treat already waiting for my fur babies . Allie, lex , Jessica & Christina are the best baristas hands down . They also have a cool artsy ambiance. Check them out you won't be disappointed!

Drinks are 10/10 when Christina is back there making them! Service is great and very welcoming as…read morefirst time customers.

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.

Years since I been back. Got myself a crème brûlée latte and an ice caramel again. This time it was…read morea lot better than. The last time Crème brûlée was my fav of the two. Not too sweeet. Good flavor. Nice vanilla hints. Good drink Caramel latte was good also. Maybe I wanted a bit more caramel flavor but it was a good drink overall. Loved the aesthetic of the shop. Service was good. Lots of parking. Overall good experience and I'll be back when In the area

LOVE this spot. Tons of seating, easy parking, and every drink we got absolutely slapped…read more I got the almond milk matcha which was creamy, balanced, not overly sweet. My friends got the vanilla oat milk cortado and the Honey Please latte with oat milk and both were 10/10 too! The baristas are super knowledgeable and personable. Such a solid coffee shop. Definitely a go-to when i'm in the area!

The coffee shop has a pleasant aesthetic look. Plenty of seating both inside and outside. Nice…read morelarge parking lot. We arrived around 11am on a Sunday and the line wasn't too long. We ordered a latte, a matcha latte with oat milk, and a chocolate croissant. Milk texture and temperature were right on point for both drinks! Nice strong coffee flavor in the latte. My husband thought the latte was a tiny bit runny/watery (if that makes sense) but I thought it was fine. I'm not an oat milk drinker, but I enjoyed the flavor of the oat milk. The tiny downside is that the oat milk kinda overpowers the matcha flavor. It was a nice smooth drink. We also ordered a chocolate croissant and it was good too. I was happily surprised to find this coffee shop and will definitely go back and even get coffee beans there.

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.

I ordered a fresh quad macchiato espresso ahead of time, and it was prepared quickly and on…read morearrival. The flavor was rich, nutty, and robust....definitely one of the better tasting macchiatos I've had. The espresso was smooth, bold, and perfectly balanced without tasting burnt or bitter. The place itself was clean with a cool, open layout that made the atmosphere feel welcoming and comfortable. Service was quick and efficient, and the staff kept everything moving smoothly. Great coffee, great vibe, and an overall really solid experience.

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

I have been coming to this shopping plaza for over a decade but just discovered this place! I was…read moresurprised by how busy it was on a Thursday around noon. The team was super friendly, personable, patient with our questions, and accommodating of our customization requests. We ordered iced hojicha tea lattes. I got it with oat milk, my spouse got it with half and half. I think it is pretty rare for non-Asian places to have hojicha! It was good! We want to come back and try other items. You stand in line to order at a counter but I think you can also order online. I love how there is an option to order "for here". We got a # to take to our seat and they delivered our drinks to the table directly. And in glass (for cold drinks)! No plastic! Huge differentiator! There was seating inside and outside. Inside felt bustling and jovial. Outside felt a bit more relaxed and less loud. The tables are pretty close together but still nice to have casual conversation. I loved sitting outside! It was relatively shaded and warm. This is a gem! We look forward to returning soon.

Food, service, friendly vibe, all 5 stars. The homemade biscuit is so good! Great cafe to enjoy…read morewith friends. Cindy

I admittedly got a coupon in the mail to try this place out and I'm so glad I did!…read more This place is tucked away in Vista but the location is huge -- I'm wondering what, if anything else, they'll add to it. The service was quick and friendly. I ordered the vanilla cinnamon latte with oat milk -- a large comes with three shots which is music to my ears. The latte was a perfect balance of sweet and spice and you definitely tasted the coffee, which is important to me. I also treated myself to the Santa Fe bagel which was packed with flavor and ingredients! Definitely worth the price and I would order it again. This may be a new addition to my coffee rotation :)

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.