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Skybound Coffee + Dessert Lounge

4.0 (628 reviews)
Open • 6:30 am - 8:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids
Good for working

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Tina K.

Plenty of parking space Small cafe Nice services Coffee and desserts were okay Personally, desserts were little too sweet but visual was very cute If nearby, try it!

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Carol S.

I stopped by and had a bit of a mixed experience. On the positive side, the space is fantastic, it's inviting with plenty of tables, making it a great spot to sit and relax or get some work done. The service was also good and the staff was friendly throughout my visit. However, rhetorical dood was a bit of a let down. I tried the cinnamon roll, and while the staff was kind enough to heat it up before serving, it was just okay. Some parts were surprisingly hard, which made it less enjoyable than i expected for a dessert lounge. It's a nice place to hang out, but the pastelry quality could definitely be more consistent.

The cakes look like work of art!
Supriya C.

Cute little cafe tucked into the corner of a shopping plaza- ample parking, indoor and outdoor seating and free WiFi. Add to that pretty good drip coffee (I didn't try any of the fancier drinks) and delicious baked goods- you have a winner! The staff is very nice, not pushy but happy to answer questions. PS- This place is a must visit if you are in the area and need a coffee break! They have an ice cream/gelato machine but it was broken when we visited.

Pastry and cheesecakes
Abigail P.

I really enjoyed this spot The ambaince is nice because it is sort of tucked away in the corner. The matcha iced tea is so delicious, and their terrimesu is delicious. Next time I come back I need to try the cheesecakes because they look so good. I got a bagel with cream cheese and the bagel was too toasted for my liking, and I think I saw a sign they make their own bagels and they were just okay. Also we told the worker we were staying in and they gave us our food in to go containers, idk if that's normal but I wanted to feel relaxed and enjoy to stay but instead I felt a tad pushed out. I do want to go back to try some of the food and other drinks

Rick M.

Stopped in on the way to a dinner party and picked up some cheesecakes. Nice selection of mini cheesecakes. Service was great. Shop has several selections along with coffee and drinks. Decent sized place with seating.

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Andre S.

I stop by here regularly since I get a haircut nearby and I really enjoy the coffee and desserts here! The inside is a very cute vibe and the workers here are always so nice! They have a good selection of your regular coffee shop pastries but also a lot of great cakes and gelato Definitely recommend if you're looking for a sweet treat

Tokyo Toast
Alexandria W.

I really like this cafe! The coffee and toast were really good. I had the LaVa Latte one day and the Vietnamese coffee the next and both were amazing. I really liked the toast options, I had the Tokyo toast one day and the chimichurri toast the other and both were really good. The workers both days I was there were all really nice, friendly, and helpful. The cafe was also really nice with lots of table space, free WiFi, outlets, and even a printing station. I didn't get a chance to try any of the desserts but they looked really cool!

Neen C.

Skybound Coffee + Dessert Lounge was a great afternoon stop for coffee. They had a nice selection of desserts -- all looked delicious! Unfortunately, they weren't serving gelato at the time, which was a bit of a letdown. Still a cozy spot with tempting treats.

Great desserts and coffee! Had a carmel iced lattee and my daughter had a fruity pebbles boba drink. Both tasted good. Had raspberry dessert and carrot cake and presentation was so pretty with whip cream and a few flowers. Staff was very friendly!

(L) - (R): Blended Taro milk tea with boba, Iced purple tea
Susan D.

Been here many times and it never disappoints. Their beverages, coffee, teas, gelato & pastries are consistently delicious and on point. We've never been disappointed or left unsatisfied. The service is consistently good, the employees have been friendly and the drinks always come out in a timely manner. Also, great layout as far as seating. There's 4 different areas. Outdoor out in front, inside on couches, in the middle of the place there's tables and finally a high top counter with bar stools facing the outside window. Definitely a place where to can just chill, do school work or work. It's a hidden gem that we love going to. Highly recommend!

Disintegrating brown sugar boba from Thai tea

Went in for a Thai tea boba and got distracted with the desserts case. The cashier said they were from a local bakery in San Diego. When asked which one she said she's not allowed to say. The Thai tea with boba was watery and way too sweet. The worst part was that the boba was mushy and way too soft. It practically disintegrated I my mouth! Yuck, one of the worst bobas I have ever drank.

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It was very good and so cute inside. The employees were very nice even though we asked about so many drinks.

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11 months ago

Very good coffee and great service! We did not get a chance to try their desserts, but they looked amazing.

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truly the best coffee and chai latte I've had in my life. The coconut milk and chai paste were made from scratch, and it was outstanding.

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Coffee was a bit too sweet but what was most disappointing was paying $18 for a croissant with flavorless eggs and sausage.

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Beautiful pastries and kind baristas. Serve visually stunning pastries as well as delectable cakes alongside great coffee drinks.

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Is this place study friendly? Will I be able to take my laptop/books and do some homework(I don't mind the noise)?

Yes! I see students here all the time. The window seats along the side are helpful for not getting distracted facing the rest of the coffee shop. It's not noisy either; just some quirky elevator music!

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4.7(696 reviews)
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walked in to the case full of options and there is a second smaller area of gluten free options…read more I tasted 3 items: chunky banana, tiramisu and passion fruit. The girl was so helpful and shared her favorites and was kind. I got a small cone of passion fruit and tiramisu. great combo for me because that passion fruit is soooo good. They had some fresh baked chocolate chip and white chocolate macadamia cookies so I got one for my husband. Cute setting in a cute mall with outdoor seating and a water feature. Lovely and clean.

Gelato Love is a gourmet Italian gelato shop located in Carlsbad Village…read more It has a modern decor and inviting ambience. It is well lit, clean and organized. There are both indoor and outdoor seating. We enjoyed the relaxing and delightful atmosphere of the indoor seating. They have a nice selection of purses, jewelries and Stanley Tucci cookbooks. I also enjoyed other merchandise they have around the shop.They sell Italian pasta, tomato sauce and jam. The menu includes ; creamy gelati, dairy free sorbetti, gelato specialties, love shakes, coffe, cannoli, ice cream cakes, and desserts. There are many flavors to choose from. Everything looked tempting and delicious. Finally, we decided to get flight of four different flavors of gelato. We chose Carlsbad strawberry, Cookies and cream, Bacio, Tahitian vanilla bean. Their gelato was rich, creamy and silky. The amount was generous. The owner and the staff were very welcoming and genuinely warm. The service was fast. I really like Gelato Love. It's an authentic Italian Gelato shop to stop by and enjoy their unique flavors. .

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Red Velvet Cake Gelato Ice Cream.

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Last night, we held my husband's 60th birthday celebration at Ciao's. I honestly cannot say enough…read moregood things about this establishment! From the customer service, food, ambience, etc, the entire experience was a 20 out of 10. I specifically want to highlight a few people who made this event more than just memorable. Gwen, as the event coordinator for Ciao, was very communicative and hands-on from start to finish. From the staff who helped answer all our questions to everyone who worked the event, I am so grateful for your professionalism and support in making the event amazing. If you ever choose this place for one of your events, you will not regret it. I'm just mad that I've been in the local area for too many years and only discovered this restaurant less than two months ago. After having lunch there, I decided to ask if we could host my husband's party. I was then escorted to the ballroom, and the decision was made without question. After the event, I have absolutely no regrets! Highly highly recommend. Even if you don't have an event, the food is authentic Italian. My next plan is to visit Italy after engaging with our new friends from Ciao!!

This is for the brand new ciao cafe. It is under an arbor on the left side of the building (when…read moreyou are facing the building) and is a bit hidden. There is a cafe sign on the ground and music playing in the background. I recently saw on Instagram they had opened a new outdoor cafe that was open weekends. I went on a Sunday morning and it was a bit drizzly, but the market umbrellas kept us dry. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. We had lattes and split an apricot croissant. The cool weather was lovely after a long heat wave we've been having and we enjoyed our coffee and pastry. It was pretty empty either due to the weather or because it was so new. It's such a lovely little spot. I have also eaten here in the main restaurant several times over the years for luncheons and dinners and have enjoyed my meals. I look forward to returning.

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4.9(16 reviews)
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I don't even really like ice cream, but I liked my gelato from GelatoLove. I think it's because I…read moregot the Chunky Banana Chip with Walnuts, which was a dairy-free and gluten-free offering. It was basically just whipped bananas with chocolate and walnuts in it. Raw ice cream, if you will. It was delicious, and I felt good while eating it, because it was basically just three nutritious ingredients. Because you asked, I'll tell you: One of the reasons why I don't like ice cream is because it's like eating cold mucus. There, I said it! The only exception is if the ice cream has "stuff" in it to give it some texture and crunch. Some of the gelato flavors at GelatoLove had stuff in them, which was nice to see. I almost got a berry cheesecake job, but it was too smooth. Mostly, this gelato place is for smooth mouth-feel lovers, as GelatoLove prides itself on the smoothness of their gelato. They will give you samples, so feel free to try out some flavors that sound intriguing. I tried a spicy chocolate, which was weird and wonderful. There are some nice seating options in the shop. But there are also lots of places to sit and eat your gelato outdoors, whether it's the tables right outside of the entrance, or the many places to sit in Carlsbad Village Faire, where GelatoLove is located.

I love the gelato here, I stop whenever I'm in town! The vanilla cherry is my favorite!read more

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Dolce Aroma Italian Bakery - Zeppole is the most famous sweet for St. Joseph's Day

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4.5(231 reviews)
5.7 mi
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This sandwich was so delicious! The baguette had a golden crispy crust with little pockets inside…read morethat absorbed the fig jam that went so well with the freshly sliced prosciutto, Italian cream and mozzarella. It was a flavor bomb. The ratio of espresso to milk and foam was perfect for the cappuccino, and one of the things that I appreciated was that the lid was not plastic; it was made of paper like the cup. They are an Italian bakery, so they had many delicious looking pastries, which I'll have try next time. They're located in a little shopping center, so there's plenty of parking.

we took a leisurely morning walk with Scout, our orange Jindo-looking mutt, along the Batiquitos…read moreLagoon. on the way home, we stopped at DOLCE AROMA ITALIAN BAKERY. didn't seriously do the bakery part, but did grab a couple of sandwiches. the two guys behind the counter (and they were doing a brisk business on a Sunday morning) were engaging. maybe it's just the hopeful romantic in me, but I thought they gave the place an authentic, family-owned Italian bakery feel. I'm a huge fan of the Italian minimalist approach to sandwiches: every ingredient's a shining star, especially the bread. truthly, I'm also a huge fan of the American-style where the filling's supersized and point of the bread's to keep your mits clean. Dolce Aroma's definitely on the less-is-more end of that sammie spectrum. they succeed spectacularly. the wife-unit had the POSILLIPO (prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, arugula, and olive oil on a warm baguette). I had the VESUVIO (prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, Italian cream, fig jam, and arugula on a warm baguette). the bread was perfect with a dense chew. love the sweetness of the cream and fig jam, nice counterpoints to the salty prosciutto and the peppery arugula. thoroughly enjoyed my sandwich. my only gripe is with the price point, an issue I almost never raise. nearly twenty bucks is a lot to spend for a sandwich. the ratio of what you pay for to what you get here's a bit steep. I'm mostly okay with that but be aware.

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Dolce Aroma Italian Bakery - Everything looked delicious!!!

Everything looked delicious!!!

Dolce Aroma Italian Bakery - Menu as of December 2025 (p. 3 of 4)

Menu as of December 2025 (p. 3 of 4)

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Cute yogurt spot with seating inside and out, and lots of topping options. Stopped in with the…read morefamily on a Friday-yay night and was greeted by a nice employee. Set-up is straight forward yogurt machines on the left & cups on the right. Options included: Strawberry, chocolate, cake batter, salted camel, toasted marshmallow & vanilla. Toppings area had many syrup options to drizzle your cup of yumminess! Good spot & glad we were able to experience it. *weighted by the oz. on s sale at check out. 2 cup sizes available.

very rude service. the worker that is sweeping was very rude and not polite at all. I asked if i…read morecould get some fruit since it was being put away already, he didn't respond but did go to the back and grabbed mango and peches he brought them out and as he was putting the containers down he slammed them on the table and then i asked for popping boba and he was nice enough to go and get it from the back but when he put it down he slammed it on the table as i was grabbing fruit, the fruit fell on my foot, he was not apologetic at all! he just stood there and looked! this is not the first bad incident i've had at this place. i love frozen yogurt but the service at the place is not welcoming neither are the workers and its not worth your money at all. maybe better workers with better service would make this place better

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Fruttos Yogurt - Yogurt

Yogurt

Fruttos Yogurt - Strawberry & chocolate w/ fresh strawberries & sprinkles

Strawberry & chocolate w/ fresh strawberries & sprinkles

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