Such a unique coffee spot and experience! I got a rose iced coffee. I've never seen/heard of such a drink! Very interesting and delicious! The coffee seemed strong, but sweet. It was busy on a Sunday Afternoon when I stopped by. I asked for a water and the cashier directed me to a self serve area. She said it looked empty and to let her know if it was so it would get refilled. It seems short staff possibly, so it was challenging to get someone's attention. I told the barista and asked her for some water. I was hoping she would just bring it to me, but she did not. I also prefer my iced coffee in a clear cup, not a hot cup. It would've been cool to see the pink drink more!There also didn't seem to be lids for the water cups which I thought was off. Maybe they want to go green? read more

Philz Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Encinitas, California

COVID19: Great way to quarantine. Get a bag of coffee beans and breakfast to go. Tasty! read more

Philz Coffee - Cup a Joe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Encinitas, California

Biiiiig fan of Philz. I've never been before but heard incredible things. Philz definitely met those high expectations and I'm already looking forward to returning. I love the ambiance - plenty of seating, reliable wifi, and clean tables. Only gripe is the lack of outlets. Service is kind. I was really impressed either the Mint Mojito iced coffee. I definitely understand why this is one of their most popular drinks! I also got the jalapeño cheddar bagel which was phenomenal! It was very cheesy, a little oily, but nonetheless was delicious. read more

Ahhhh love Philz Coffee!!!!! Its refreshing and so good. This one is closer to me, but I don't like the parking situation here, it's really tiny. I'm still Giving this one 5 stars because the coffee is amazing and the inside is spacious and nice:) they have outside seating which is awesome because I get to enjoy my iced coffee in the sun! read more

Philz Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Encinitas, California

I have not heard about this place until my sister in law introduced me to this place. As soon as I walked in, there were so many delicious coffee on the menu. I ordered Mint Mojito. As soon as the drink was finished, the barista asked me if the taste was to my liking. I told her yes and enjoyed my coffee. The staff was very friendly and will be back again. read more

I went down to SoCal for a little getaway into Los Angeles and off into the desert. On my endeavors, I needed caffeine to help me push through and Philz is my go-to when I'm in NorCal, so I knew it wouldn't let me down! I've recently discovered The Soul Train which has the right amount of coffee and flavor. The folks here made it just as they do up in NorCal. Everyone here was so friendly and quick to make my coffee. Overall: Like every other Philz, this place is a great way to go about starting your day and makes me very happy. Tell a friend! read more

Philz Coffee - The best - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Encinitas, California

In a town with so many great (AND LOCAL) coffee shops, I'm not sure how you could still reasonably come here and spend $6 on a cup of black coffee that tastes like burnt charcoal. I went in today, (Wed Jan 11) in the am and got a cup of philtered soul (hot) that absolutely tasted burnt to the point where I had to throw it out. This was the last straw. As someone who lived in SF for a time, I see the appeal for all of the transients trying to live out their Bay Area glory days here in SD... but it's really time to move on ya'll you live here now. This place has gone downhill, especially the hot straight up coffee that's not packed with cream and sugar. read more

Stopped by for a quick bite... I don't drink any coffee so I can't speak to it but loved their flaky butter croissant and oatmeal raisin cookie that I tried on this visit. Usually our go to breakfast choices are either the Labneh & Zaatar toast or the Mediterranean Avocado Toast! read more

Philz Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Encinitas, California

This is a large coffee shop! Plenty of parking in the lot right in front. Enter on the left and order any drinks... I had the iced green tea. It was excellent but only came in one size. Follow through the counter to the register to order food and pay. I had the avocado bowl (avocado, hummus, egg, cucumber). It was fine but pricey for the size. My daughter ordered the avocado toast. It came with an egg on top and didn't have any special flavor it taste. The tea was great and came with a mint leaf. A bit hot inside (it's a warm November day) and plenty of tables outside. Overall I would return, but not for the food. read more

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I love philz so much! I don't live in San Diego but I come to Philz every time I get a chance. Their coffee's are always so good. The inside of the cafe is also very calming as well. read more

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Why is it such a rarity to be treated like a human in a coffee shop? Philz coffee was warm, friendly and accommodating (order it black but now want milk? Nbd...want it a "little" sweet, nbd. )That weighs a ton. Context: I hate Starbucks and dunkin. I buy locally roasted beans from nyc coffee shops and make my own cold brew and French press...I love coffee. Yes this place does NOT have espresso however their beans (cup made to order) are stellar. I order a black Philharmonic coffee (comes with fresh mint - tasted great warm and even when it got to room temperature.) My bf who is normally a black cold brew sort of guy indulged in both An iced mint mojito (so refreshing) and iced ginger snap (we were out a lot, also lovely.) I'm excited to try other coffee bean roasts! read more

I stopped into Philz Coffee last weekend. There's a small parking lot in front of the coffee shop, but it's tight to get into and there weren't many spots available that Saturday. When you walk inside the shop, you'll notice to your left is where you will queue up to place your order. Bathrooms are to your left also. There's tons of seating on the other side of the shop, and some tables outside. The inside of the shop is spacious and feels airy with natural sunlight. Most importantly, the coffee and teas are good. I'd come back again! read more

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This is a great sized coffee shop located in Encinitas with its own parking lot! Score! My cousin ordered a mint mojito and since I'm not a huge coffee drinker, I took some sips from his drink. Their coffee is nice and refreshing and I am glad I got to try this place out. The concept is very interesting! We ordered at the counter and then paid for our drink at the end of the counter. Then we got our drink and it's really cool that they allow us to try the drink and ask if we need modifications! If I become a coffee drinker, I will definitely be back again! read more

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I have no idea who would want to wait for their coffee 30 minutes. As I approached to order a cup of coffee, the store representative advised me that it would be at least 30 minutes until I get my cup. There was a line outside of people who pre-ordered, And I guess that's the way to go. With that said, there are lots of other coffee shops in the area. I love Philz's coffee, but do yourself a favor and order beans online. With the increased demand, I would think that they would add additional support to minimize the wait time. read more

I went here about a month ago and had one of the worst experiences at a coffee shop. The barista (the only one on the floor) was extremely rude and short-tempered towards me and seemed generally unhappy to be there. I'm also a barista, and I understand how stressful it can be sometimes, but it was almost empty in there, and all they were doing beforehand was talking to their friend. I had never been to a Philz before, so I asked what kind of drinks they had, and they just stared at me while pointing down to the menu. I got the honey haze, which was DELICIOUS, but before they made my drink, they talked to their friend for another 2-3 minutes. They could've been having a bad day, and I 100% understand that, but maybe they shouldn't be the only one in the front if that's the case. 10/10 for the drink 1/10 for the service. read more

What a fantastic place! The coffee is amazing and everyone is helpful. They put mint in their coffees and it tastes great. They make each one with care and they answer all your questions when you need it. I love this place! Minto Mojito: The tastiest thing I have ever had in coffee. Not too sweet (I asked for easy sugar) and used skim milk to make it lighter. The mint inside and out made it taste absolutely delicious Tantalizing Turkish: Bitter and smokey, tasted heavenly. It's a great as an espresso, with or without milk. I went back in when I was done and got myself another cup of mint mojito. It was that good!!!! read more

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Well I've seen a lotta places and it seems to me Somethin' kinda special 'bout a place with a "Z" They're not just for selling new zippers and shoez But why so few Z-shops Got the Z-shop Blues You can visit zebras at the tried and true zoo Maybe go at night just to see something new So many food shacks which do you chooze But there ain't many Z-shops Got the Z-shop Blues Found a new Z-shop by the name of "Philz" Come along and sing about a place that chilzz Somethin' kinda special 'bout coffee without frillz Gettin' all zingy about the pourz they spillz We're zoomin' through a day that's still the best Zipping around town tryin' to find all the rest So tired of lookin' Yeah we've paid our dues There ain't enough Z-shops Got the Z-shop Blues (zzz... *falls asleep) Pro tip: Joining Blaze, Zara, and Hotel Z... this is the new Z-shop in town. The expertly crafted coffee is needed to fight off those "Z-shop Blues"! read more

Philz Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Encinitas, California

I'm not a coffee drinker, but am willing to try out coffee shops if they have other alternatives. This is Philz first location in San Diego and I was excited to try their drinks! The girl behind the counter recommended the mint mojito. It wasn't too sweet and tasted pretty good! I like that they also offer healthy snacks as well. I got to try some of their avocado toast, which was pretty tasty. This location is really far for me, so I'm glad that there are more locations closer to me now! read more

Philz Coffee - mint mojito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Philz, established in the Bay Area, like me. You can find Philz in San Diego.....also like me. To say that I was excited was an understatement. Now to the self shame portion of my review. I did not frequent Philz and was shocked when I heard that they didn't "do latte's". What the hell does that mean? It means that they are a pour over style coffee spot. After I gathered my lost thoughts, I ordered my first drink, a Mint Mojito. But this was many years ago. It's a bit of a drive for me, haulin' all the way to Encinitas but I wanted to try them out again. I have their app which saves us time from driving all the way and then waiting for the order. Even tho they give you an ETA on your order, it's always a couple of minutes longer, which is why I love ordering on the app. Here are the drinks we like: -Philtered Soul - If you like hazelnut, which I do, you will enjoy this coffee. -Oatmeal Cookie (a secret menu item if you will) - half Philtered soul, half Julie's Ultimate with cinnamon. -Philharmoic - a very creamy, earthy flavor with cardamom. You can taste the cardamom and it's really good. We also always order the Plant Based breakfast sammy but the last 3 times I've been, they've been out. My husband likes his coffee sweet and creamy (with oatmilk). However, it's never really that creamy. They don't have steamers so that's why I am assuming that they can't put that much milk in your drink. Not a problem, I typically steam and bring my own. The customer service is super shotty. My first visit, everyone was hella cool, welcoming and the vibe was warm. The last time I walked in, I walked up to the bar and said thank you to the 3 younger folks working the bar. since I wasn't sure who made my drink. They continued to talk amongst themselves and so I said it again "THANK YOU" and they looked at me and only one said, "yea, you're welcome". Not hella cool. I have noticed the shotty customer service is amongst the younger crowd which is a bummer. So that is something to look for if that matters to you. I also order coffee beans along with my drink so I can make the most out of my drive and can enjoy coffee at home. I love the coffee and I love the flavors but I don't really like the customer service or the drive. Will I be back? Yea, probably..... read more

4+ for the coffee but 1 at best for service. The set up is weird because you have to peer inside through glass to see the menu when you are lucky enough to get sort of close to see it. That signage should be outside if you are over the top with your COVID precautions and let no one inside, let alone near, the menu board. The print is really small on the menu board and it's too far away to see anything from afar. The list of food is in the window off to the side so no chance to see it before ordering. So the whole ordering process takes way too long because we can't see anything. Not everyone has your app you know. The whole line set up is incredibly confusing and no one knew if it was the order line, waiting line or pick up line. There was nothing clear. There only appeared to be two people inside working and one person taking orders. The order person was incredibly short and honestly rude. Not helpful and definitely not friendly. It took over 15 min to get two coffees. Literally. Two coffees. Nothing fancy or food. Their coffee is very very good. Way better than Starbucks or Pete's. They overloaded the cream though so I saw a lot of grease on the top. Maybe they should offer individual dispensers so we can do our own. Lots to improve on here. Not coming back until you figure out customer service but you've had over 6 months to do that so.... read more

Kate!!! I love her she made me the best chocolate milk in the world. I've been to a million locations and I've never had service like this. She is seriously a super star I can't wait to name my child after her. Everybody should name their babies after her too that's a good idea read more

I went here for a morning fix lol and had never been it did not disappoint!! So good I had a ginger snap iced and a cookie . The cookie was as my dads girlfriend would say bomb . Com and the coffee was good sweet and spicy read more

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I have been coming to this Philz location for years, nothing beats a good mint mojito (sweet and creamy of course!) read more

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This was my first time here even though I always passed by, and now it is easily my new favorite place to get a coffee. It's such a simple and straightforward menu and is some of the better iced coffee I've had recently which surprised me since it's not espresso used in the iced coffee but rather is brewed coffee. read more

First time visiting Philz in SoCal. The quality is exactly the same as you'd find in the Bay Area - great pour overs! Love the concept and decor. To me, Philz has really set the precedent for trendy coffee and I can dig it. Great coffees and treats. Parking lot read more

I had never been to Philz before and didn't know what I was in for when I stepped into the store. For beginners, Philz has a multitude of different flavored roasts that they serve as a pour over, iced or hot and with cream and sugar served light, medium (Philz way) or heavy. I've been 5 times in 8 days which explains how hooked I am. I appreciate Philz for what they're doing. No lattes or milk based drinks here, which is why it's a special place to me. I've had the following and rated them out of 5 stars: Iced Ecstatic, Philz Way. 5/5 Iced Gingersnap, Philz Way 5/5 Iced Mint Mojito, Philz Way 4/5 Iced Tesora, Philz Way 5/5 Iced Philtered Soul, Philz Way 3/5 There is ample parking, plenty of seating and people watching paired with a great cup of coffee and delightful pastries. The downside is there's not one closer to my house! read more

Philz Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Encinitas, California

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OMG I ABSOULUTELY LOVE IT. I had it for the first time yesterday and it did not disappoint. I hade the iced coffee rose and it was the literal BOMB!! So coming again tomorrow. My mother had the monitor drink she also loved her! Don't get me started on the staff, THE BEST STAFF EVER, great customer service and just overall awesome staff. read more

Philz Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Encinitas, California

Philz is my go to coffee anytime and any day but lately I have noticed that it hasn't been as good as it use and it wasn't just this place but Multiple places! I'm somewhat disappointed because I haven't gotten my regular good mint mojito iced coffee in a long time read more

Philz Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Taste better than Starbucks coffee . I'm going to go back next time I'm in town and the workers were quick and friendly

First off, I'll say that I walked in 2 minutes before they closed, not knowing that was the case. And I was greeted by the sweetest, nicest girl that asked if I wanted help, suggestions, a couple different ways to look at the menu. I felt very welcomed, and I personally feel that a lot of businesses have become almost disdainful of their consumers. The further down into sd you go the less love you get from staff, it seems. And so I got the iced rose coffee, (which turned out to be some of the best coffee I've ever had) she made me laugh, and started making the coffee. At that point their last customer by myself and mentioned they were leaving due to them closing. It was at that point I realized that the sweet girl had been that nice to me at the very END of her shift, and lets face it, thats basically unheard of in the food business. They don't want people coming in 15 minutes before they close, let alone 2. I am sitting here at the beach on the cliffs, enjoying this INCREDIBLE coffee, which tastes good and somehow has a huge caffeine kick, which I love. Whoever is running that place needs to promote that sweet girl, (I think she was a redhead? Forgive my memory) and I think I just became a lifetime consumer of Philz Coffee read more

I love Philz Coffee. So good and flavorful and the Cookies are the best. I have visited 4 different Philz locations. My main 3 location I've been to several times is HuntingtonBeach (Best Vibing employees, always kind and smiling. Orange location (great people, very kind and greeting) La Jolla location (vibing with smile) Philz ( Costa Mesa) also great staff super friendly. My original review was of how low the moral of the Encinitas Staff was and how disappointed I was in this location. However, after speaking with the manager regarding the unkindness of his staff I noticed a difference in the quality of customer service. The Encinitas staff has become more polite and I do see more smiles. Some still need a little more work on customer service skills, but over all I have to say Great Job and hats off to the manger of the Philz Coffee in Encinitas on getting a positive vibe going in this establishment. I can see he took it very seriously and done a great job at lifting the spirits of his staff to reflect in the customer service. Looking forward to seeing more smile on the employees to pass on to the customers. read more

I usually love Philz coffee and their Tesora coffee but this location disappointed me big time. Waited 20 minutes for my (hot) drink only to receive a lukewarm drink. The cashier did make us a new one but the drink we received was watered down and lacking flavor. read more

don't like the coffee, food is limited and the service is super slow!!!! Never again read more

I ordered the philharmonic and it was literally the best coffee I've had! The customer service is great considering this is the first time I have been here. They listened to the type of coffee that I like and then they gave me a great recommendation after that. I will definitely come back to try the Mojito coffee that everyone goes crazy about here. The prices were also pretty good! Parking does fill up pretty quickly over here but if you're patient you'll get parking! Grab some coffee and head over to the beach! Enjoy the view!! read more

Philz Coffee - Philharmonic - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Encinitas, California

The service is always quick. The ambiance is quiet and easy going. I ordered the Mocha Tesora. It tasted like a mix between hot chocolate and coffee. I really enjoyed it. read more

This coffee joint is the perfect place to get your day started or get your "pick me upper" later in the day. I first came to Philz exactly a year ago in LA and was stoked to hear about it's arrival to SD a few months ago. The drinks are here amazing and I used to only get the "Iced Mint Mojito", but have since then tried to expand and tried the Iced Tesora, Iced Philtered Soul, and Iced Silken Splendor since then. Lately I would say *PHILTERED SOUL* is my absolutely favorite and go to coffee drink here. There is a private parking lot here which is nice, but the location is in a busy area in Encinitas with it's close proximity to the beach, gardens, and popular restaurants nearby. Service here has always been great with friendly and smiley baristas! The coffee is strong and you can customize the creamy and sweetness levels The food here is also healthy and filling.. great Avocado Toast mmm!! Seating is ample with tables inside, a couch inside, and some outdoor seating as well. Overall, 5 Stars!~ read more

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Philz always has a kind and energetic staff. This is a large location with comfortable seating available. Someone could easily spend some time drinking delicious coffee and getting some work done with some LoFi ambiance. I can't get over how good their coffee is. I get mine black or with just a little bit of sugar and I'm impressed with their beans and blends every time. I'm so glad I decided to venture out this morning! read more

This is complicated. First - I love the space and the baristas are, without exception, amazing. Coffee is quite good too! Love the local art on the walls, and the outdoor seating, and the location . . . So, what's the problem? This is such a "remote tech worker" thing to say, but here it is: the wifi. The wifi is really lousy, and the building happens to be situated in one of those weird spots where the cell signal is 0-1 bars (for tmobile; probably other networks), so connectivity is intermittent at best. My suggestion: get rid of wifi altogether (which would be preferable since otherwise people get frustrated trying to make it work) or upgrade it (easy and cheap). If wifi was brought up even to average performance for this day and age, I'd be here every morning... [caveat - also possible that this is a conscious choice - that the idea is to DISCOURAGE people working here.. but given the layout and the clientele I think that's unlikely?] read more

Yum yum! Stopped in on a Sunday before noon and luckily there was parking. Philz has a small parking lot of about 10 spaces where you enter 1 way from around the stop sign from Coast Highway (follow the signage people!!!). Walked in and the line was about 5 peeps deep. Depending on what you order and how indecisive some people are the wait time can be 10-15 mins. There were 3 people manning the drink line and they were quick to make orders. I placed my large iced mint mojito $4.5 and paid at the counter. You can either wait for your drink or pay first and come back to wait for your drink. There are always a whole bean promo if you want to buy a 16oz for $14. Normally the bags are $18. The first visit I bought the Phitered Soul and was a great medium robust coffee. This time I bought the Tasero. From what the lady behind the counter said it's the boldest coffee from the med roast family. They offer to grind the coffee for you, but we have a grinder at home. Love the taste of the mint and wasn't super strong. Ask for it Philz way which mean "sweet". Nice peeps and great location by the beach! read more

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I love Philz coffee and the customer service at this location is fantastic! I'm a sales rep so when I pick up items it can often be for 10 people. When comes to smaller coffee shops this can be difficult... especially at a place like Philz where so much love and effort is put into each cup of coffee. I have go here number of times with a big order and they are always accommodating and kind... which isn't always the case for me! I wanted to give a shot out to Riley! I have had the wonderful experience of having her make my coffees a few times and she is wonderful! Always kind and with a smile which makes every experience that much more enjoyable. Running around and picking up coffees for 10 people can be stressful and Riley always makes the experience so nice for me! read more