The good and coffee here are absolutely delicious. I'm not a coffee person really(tea's my thing)…read morebut I really enjoyed the mocha I had here. The turnover 11/10, and I will make special trips just to get great pastries. The service here is very kind, inviting and so helpful. They have some seating inside and a few tables outside as well for ample seating. The ONLY negative thing about this place they have no control over. The parking SUCKS OUT LOUD. I hate trying to park in downtown Escondido. I can't take anything away from them for this but-for me- the frustration in this keeps it from being my regular place. If you live in the area and like good coffee and food, 100% would recommend

I stopped by on a quiet Wednesday afternoon to get some work done. I was really hoping to love this…read morespot since it's so close to my house, but the experience was a bit of a letdown. The Service: The staff greeted me promptly and took my order without any issues. They were polite and efficient, although a little busy amongst themselves. The Coffee: Unfortunately, the latte was the biggest drawback--it tasted quite bitter and over-extracted. I'd love to make this my "regular" neighborhood spot, but the coffee quality needs to be more consistent for that to happen. The Atmosphere: It's a quiet environment, which was good for productivity. Great location and friendly service, but I'm hoping the espresso improves!

My sister and I went to this cafe and were wonderfully satisfied with our drinks! It was almost New…read moreYear's Day and the staff member was extremely patient and warm with us. We came right when the cafe opened and were the only ones there so far. Even though the drinks can be on the pricier side, they are well worth it! I got the peppermint mocha and it was delightful. It wasn't too sweet and the taste was great. I would gladly return to this cafe. I love all the decorations and informative signs as well.

I was scrolling on yelp for a good mom and pop coffee shop and found this hidden gem in Escondido…read more You all go not sleep on trying this place! You walk in and the vibes were so welcoming, clean, vibrant, comfy, and spacious. Loved all the details of the artwork and colors they put in to their space. Take time to read the captions of the photos on wall -- it made me feel so connected to the coffee shops origins! I love a good story and knowing the heartbeat of a business. I told the barista how I randomly found them asked her what was their most ordered drink? She told me the De La Olla Latte, Horchata Latte, and Blueberry Matcha. I was in a coffee mood so I went with the De La Olla Latte, got it half sweetened, with oat milk and got it hot. This cup of coffee was one of the best the had. The quality and taste of their coffee beans from Mexico do not disappoint! Also the extra flavoring for this speciality drink was so flavorful too. Well worth the taste, experience, and price! I also ordered a Cardamom Vanilla Cinnamon Morning Bun to go with it. My word the pastry was perfectly made with its softness and outside crunch, and the flavors were so well balanced none of it was over powering or too sweet. The barista's customer service was also so welcoming, kind, and took time to explain their drinks and any other questions I had. She put the cherry in top of my experience there. I am already looking forward to going back to try out their blueberry match or horchata latte! Plus I heard they have bomb conchas. Overall: 10/10 would recommend!

So many Filipino flavors I love at this coffee shop! My favorite is the bibinka latte, so…read moreauthentic with the ingredients used. The turon latte is an easy second favorite. Inside is cute and love the seating areas. They have pick up/mobile order, makes for convenient ordering! I always recommend this place and love when I see their coffee at other restaurants like Common Theory!

First of all, I want to say this has been one of my favorite coffee spots in san diego for years…read more The campfire mocha is amazing and worth every penny. Ive brought friends here in the past and have always gotten positive feedback afterwards. Recently though, it feels like it's lost a little of its charm. The menu needs updating because with all the crossed out items on the board, it looks a little low end and like they're out of things. But they also always seem to be out of multiple items when I come these days. There's no food options any more most of the time, but the display cases remain. And seating... it feels like they got rid of 1-2 tables and the tables that were outside. There never seems to be enough seating so it's both cramped while also empty looking now. They have these side benches to sit on, but no one ever uses them because they're not super comfortable or good to chat with anyone with. Also, the bathroom. It's usually open, but twice now Ive been in there where there's zero toilet paper or the paper towel dispenser is out, but someone has just put a roll on top to tear at your own will. I loved this place so I hate saying more negative than good. The drinks remain amazing, but for a spot that is so popular, it's losing some of its own charm.

If you love cute coffee shops don't go any further! Kettle is a cute coffee shop with an extensive…read moremenu to fit any person's craving! With ample seating indoors and a dog friendly patio set up, who could want more?! The ladies at the counter who helped my husband and I were very nice and friendly. The menu was extensive and they even had holiday drinks for the winter season. I ordered a white peppermint mocha and my husband the toasted marshmallow mocha. We both gravitated more towards the peppermint mocha for the well balanced chocolatey minty coffee flavor. We felt there wasn't much of a marshmallow balance, but could be we both tried the peppermint and it just stood out more to our palettes.

I checked out Kettle on Grand recently for lunch and found it to be a charming establishment. I…read morevisited the location on Grand Avenue in Escondido; there is another location in Fallbrook. The shop looks really nice inside, thoughtfully decorated, albeit somewhat uncomfortable chairs. I elected to sit at the bar but still had to order at the counter, that's ok. I was given a number sign that was never retrieved. Service was satisfactory, yet somewhat impersonal. I was there for about an hour, watching lunch time service unfolding. They were nice and busy but not suitably staffed for the orders it seemed. Everything just happened at a rather slow, methodical pace. I did observe a few patrons come up to the counter inquiring about their orders and complaining the soup was cold. I ordered the "California Club" sandwich, made with turkey, bacon, swiss cheese, avocado, tomato, red onion, pesto and mayonnaise. Comes with your choice of soup or salad. The sandwich itself was good overall. An appropriate amount of sliced turkey, tasty, crispy bacon on a substantial, dense bread with a nice chew. If there was avocado, it was completely indiscernible. Maybe it was smeared in with all the green pesto, I don't know. The salad was tasty, although haphazardly presented and excessively dressed. Since this place offers wine, I had a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. It was served in an elegant, tall stemless glass, unfortunately at room temperature. There is one restroom here, somewhat unkempt. In summary, a nice neighborhood spot with a classic coffee shop vibe.

Revolution Roasters is located in a shopping center with a couple of other food vendors. Seating…read moreinside is limited but there is a good amount of seating outside. The esthetic is really nice and as good as the coffee. It looks like they have seasonal offering that changes with the four seasons of the year. For spring seasonal I had a pistachio latte. I really liked what I can only assume is their in house syrup. Think Starbucks pistachio latte, but two times better. This coffee place is for those who don't do Starbucks. Vanilla flat white was just as good. I would say Carlsbad for coffee this place is a must stop.

Strawberry yuzu matcha latte - light matcha…read more- strawberry milk Lavender cold foam - foam is runny, waterly, melted into drink when I first received the drink - couldn't taste lavender

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.

I have been coming to Carlsbad for years and just discovered this spot. They have a rare combo of…read moreawesome actual coffee/pour overs as well as great flavored lattes. The pastries look amazing but did not try any. The owner was working today and was the nicest possible guy, the kind of person you want to root for to be successful! Check out dreamwave!

Stopped in today and had a great experience! I loved the big hot mess sandwich and will be coming…read moreback soon for more :) It's also so cute inside and the staff are all so friendly. I'm so happy this place opened up this year and is within walking distance to me!

I've been to Compa Coffee Roasters in Rancho Bernardo twice now. The first time I ordered an…read moreamericano, just black, and the second time, a cortado. Both coffees were really good, which is the main point of coming to a coffee shop. Really smooth espresso, no burnt flavor, and good body + profile. The staff are really nice, despite the place sometimes getting super busy and hectic. There's always a bright, inviting vibe and atmosphere in the store. Tons of people use this place for remote work, too, so the Wi-Fi is probably pretty good. They also have a large food menu.

Compa Coffee Roasters has become our favorite place to grab coffee and breakfast on our way to the…read morezoo. I really like their lattes (vanilla or honey cinnamon), and their drip coffee has a great flavor. They have a great selection of breakfast items to choose from (we like the 9-5 and croissants), and everything is reasonably priced. The staff is friendly, and they're quick to bring out your order. The line here is always long, so I highly recommend using their mobile order system.

While some friends went on to peruse the little shops at the winery, I strolled right into…read moreManzanita. They made me a most DELICIOUS iced Breve (espresso and 1/2 & 1/2 cream). It was the perfect ending to a most perfect day spent at Bernardo Winery!

The location is well incorporated into the Bernardo Winery aesthetic so it is very easy to feel…read morecozy and at ease. I go out of my way to visit this place knowing that their sister store is much closer to home. It is shocking that it's almost 2026, but I'm glad the prices for their coffee are still reasonable. They are so consistent that even the food is still remarkably bland. That's my personal opinion and I guess you can always add to taste from the packets offered at the self-serve corner. I am thankful that food is served on a real plate, metal cutlery is available and coffee poured in a ceramic mug. No strong opinions on service other than pick it up at the counter. I just wish point-of-sale devices that prompt for tips before service would go away. Do you what you feel is right.