A small cafe with mid coffee and not many places to sit…read more It was a hot day and they had their large door open with their 4-5 small tables outside. A couple of bench seats inside but for the most part not a great place to hang out since it's next to a busy road anyways. The cappuccino and flat white we ordered was okay but the milk foam was very flaccid and didn't have that much texture to it. Coffee flavor was okay but couldn't make up for the mid drinks. Wouldn't come back tbh.

Solid place! Decent prices. There is a ton of good coffee around Encinitas and this place is worth…read moregoing to if you are around the area.

Ordered two Dark Chocolate Mocha Latte Iced. Service was…read morequick, accurate and friendly. Selected a table outside for two and enjoyed downtown. The Dark Chocolate Mocha Lattes were perfect and as described. The iced coffee was a welcome treat on a sunny beach day.

I was birding early in the morning at San Elijo Lagoon so afterwards, I was ready to eat some…read morebreakfast so stopped in here. I ordered a 12oz hot left coast latte (which has caramel) and substituted oat milk. This latte was excellent and very much enjoyed it. I also ordered a vegan jalapeño everything galette. Initially, I thought it was a bialy and was really hoping it was one but a galette worked also. It was tasty but was just a tad underwarmed and needed maybe one more minute in the toaster. They have clean bathrooms here too, if you need to use the loo. They have nice seating on their porch like area and also there is a courtyard too right out front facing a fountain. A great place to grab a cup of joe and a snack! They also sent me a $5 off coupon after I visited, so I'll definitely come back for sure! Great spot in Encinitas, very much enjoyed my Sunday morning here!

I have never...ever...loved a coffee as much as I love CrowBeard's Honduran La Paz. It is complex…read morewith the fullest body and depth I've ever had. The handwritten notes on the bag are "chocolate, citrus, caramel." All of those are present, stronger towards the dark chocolate with the citrus more muted. Little to no acidity, which I love. The personalized service is fantastic. When I called to order, Stephen asked how I like it roasted. I told him I'm an espresso drinker and prefer medium-dark roasts. He texted me the next day and let me know my order was ready for pickup. It is roasted exactly how I like it, dark but not oily. The crema is rich and thick, and lingers even in an Americano. I'm really looking forward to trying the other beans.

I was really impressed by this place. The employees were all very friendly and the coffee was…read moredelicious. The prices were extremely reasonable for what you get and everything is neatly laid out. I definitely recommend trying it if you have a chance.

So happy to have found a Seven Seas Roasting location closer to North county! Just as great of…read morequality and wonderful staff as their other locations. This location is right in the center of so much Solana Beach activity offering plenty to do and see around this cafe that makes it an even better stop. Really easy to order and although the line may look long, they are usually quite fast. Worth the wait too! I recently had their cherry bomb latte and my husband had their vanilla latte. His vanilla latte was top tier but I absolutely love the cherry bomb latte. Cherry and coffee go together much better than expected. Their butter croissant was heaven. Just the fluffiest layers and delicious!

Cute spot on Cedros in Solana Beach, with surprisingly easy street parking for a Saturday morning…read morein June. This would have been an average San Diego coffee shop experience for me, except for the fact that I absolutely LOVED the cherry bomb! It's a cherry mocha and essentially a perfect drink for me. Back in 2019, Starbucks had a seasonal cherry mocha for Valentine's Day that I was obsessed with. Apparently I was the only one, because they haven't brought it back since. Cherry mochas are hard to come by, and I haven't really encountered another one. This one was delicious! The espresso was bold, the milk perfectly creamy, and the overall taste not too sweet (unlike Starbucks'). Wow!! I can already tell this will be a drink I daydream about. Unfortunately it was $7.50, which will prevent me from indulging very regularly. The rest of the menu is pricey too, with avocado toasts nearly reaching $20. (I may be a millennial, but I can certainly understand the negative stereotype when I see coffee shop prices like these.) Besides pricing, the other downside of this place is the limited seating. There were only 4 small outdoor tables, so unless you're with just one other person and you arrive before 10am, I'd suggest grabbing your coffee to go and taking a walk. My friend and I sat down, since there were open tables when we arrived. She enjoyed her iced honey cinnamon latte. If you love a cherry mocha or are looking for coffee in the design district, definitely come through!

This place is all about coffee. I've never met anyone more knowledgeable about beans than the…read moreowner/proprietor. He served everyone with a smile and will gladly talk about his coffee endlessly! I've learned so much about coffee from him! They're also up at the Vista farmer's market. And you cannot beat the location! Idyllic koi pond, plenty of seating, flowing waterfalls.. absolute perfection. Just go, sip and enjoy. I hope you do!

I'm always in search of amazing espresso when I travel - I must sound like a broken record…read more Research turned up Origen and I set off one morning to give it a try. I was a little confused when Waze led me to an office parking area where I spotted an umbrella and what looked like a coffee stand. Undeterred, I parked and ventured over. It was the most unique, unusual and memorable coffee experience I've ever had. This place is for true coffee and espresso aficionados. The man working the kiosk referred to the place as a wine bar for coffee as the coffee is prepared, discussed and poured the same way fine wine is. If you love Starbucks, do not go here! If you love thoughtfully and artfully well prepared single Origen coffee, this place should not be missed. Ideally, the coffee should be ordered, prepared and consumed without dairy products so that you truly taste, experience and enjoy all the flavors. Ideally, it would be best to purchase a pour over, and they have a menu dedicated to them. It should be on every coffee and espresso addicts must go to list. I highly recommend it and I'm excited to enjoy the beans I bought at home.

I went on a Sunday morning around 9:30am and it was petty busy. Luckily it only took about 10…read moreminutes for me to order and get my food I got the Banker's Hill which was delicious!! The fig jam really made the sandwich; it was such a tasty combo and filling. I don't drink coffee so I didn't try any of the drinks but I would to try more of the food options

I first went here and got an iced tea. I didn't care much for it. The second time I went I ordered…read morea coffee & breakfast burrito. The coffee was alright, but nothing special, so I didn't even finish it. I ate 1/2 of my breakfast burrito & tossed it. This place is always packed with people. The workers are always busy, but polite. It is in a convenient location to where I sometimes work. You walk in & order. Then they call your order when it is ready. Seating is outside. You also wait outside for your order because there isn't enough room inside. I really wish I could've found something tasty on the menu, but I didn't & that's why I took a star off for each visit.

Coffee, much like beer, is a subjective and specific taste. I randomly bought a bag of Wipeout dark…read moreroast beans at a market, brewed both drip and espresso at home, and it is excellent-- smooth, rich, slightly sweet.

Needs improvement. As seen in the photos, Wipeout's light roasted beans went past medium. I would…read morehave been fine with it if they were competent at advertising the roast level, but this is way off. Ended up cupping the beans to get some tasting notes in for comparison and it's just okay. Way too oily and dark for its roast level. Sucks when you don't get what you pay for.

Favorite daily coffee shop! I literally go every day I can't…read morenot have their coffee, it's delicious, it's inviting and the team is great! Nick always goes above and beyond, this man does magic to the coffee always makes me the BEST drinks! John, even though he's new is already rocking it there! One visit in and he remembered my name and was very welcoming, and coffee was delightful!

It's nice that it's near the RSF Cars & Coffee. The people are welcoming. There's plenty of outdoor…read moreseating, parking, and it's dog friendly. The menu is on the left side, while you order on the right side. I thought that was a little difficult to read while standing in line. The drinks are pretty basic, from what I was looking at I don't think they have any seasonal specials. However they had teas and pastries to enjoy as well. My friend ordered a ~$6.25, Medium Iced Caramel (Sauce) Latte with Oat Milk. He said it had a good flavor and enjoyed it. I tried their $5.25, Small Iced Vanilla Latte with Whole Milk. Despite being on the smaller side, the drink was more milky than I'd prefer it being. However, the taste of the vanilla was nice. The prices being under $7-8 for iced lattes is really nice! Especially in RSF I thought they'd make it more expensive. (Idk first time in the area). If I'm in the area, I'll take another look at the menu and try something else.

Went on Mother's Day a little after 1:00 pm and I did not expect it to be as busy as it was…read more Located in Bressi Ranch by Sprouts and other small businesses, parking wasn't difficult. Walking up there was a bit of a line but it was moving at a fair pace. It gave us the opportunity to really read the menu above the register well. There's both outdoor and indoor seating. And both areas were pretty full with a bustling vibe. There were specialty drinks so I wanted to try the Pistachio latte but they were out so we ended up trying the Left Coast latte, Vanilla Bean latte, a plain bagel and Lil Dippers. The lattes were wonderful. Smooth and tasty. The Lil Dippers (mini burritos) were pretty substantial and the plain bagel surprisingly was the best we've ever had at any coffee place. SO good! Great taste and perfect texture. It was unfortunate though that the cream cheese cup that comes with it didn't suffice. It wasn't at all enough for a good ratio. And to think that at one point my bagel was forgotten by the employees. I would've missed out! Overall, we're so glad we went, it was worth it!

This location feels cozy from the moment you walk in. Friendly service and excellent coffee &…read morematcha. My one hold-up from 5 stars was the difficulty in finding the shop. I didn't notice it driving around the parking lot. I had to call only to leave a voice message asking where is Bird Rock. I walked around for about 10 minutes until I finally found it. They should have outdoor signs to make it easier to spot while driving.