Cute place with coffee bar, some baked goods, as part of a larger bar. Good coffee and nice servers.

Came here after hitting the beach and so glad I found it! Chill vibe and awesome staff... they gave us a good discount after there was a SNAFU with the yelp check in offer. When I go to a new coffee place I like to try something along the lines of a flat white if it's on the menu. No flat white, but they had a cortado and it was super strong and well balanced. Not too acidic, not too bitter, and obviously no need for sugar. My wife got the special latte; the Coffee blossom honey latte is subtle but delicious; you can tell it's made with real honey Best part about this place is that it shares a space with a wine joint so there's something for you no matter what time of day you're there! I love the look of the stamped logo on the coffee cups too Will definitely be back! read more

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Cute little coffee shop next to a Starbucks and on a shared space as a winery. I tried the vanilla bean latte with oat milk. I appreciate that they only charge 25 cents for non dairy options since many places charge up to $1 for a non dairy option. I was pleasantly impressed by the taste and you can tell they use real vanilla bean in the recipe. We were in a rush but I definitely want to come back and enjoy a glass of wine next time. read more

The woman working front of house was so fun to talk to and the chai was delicious! Would definitely recommend going if you are looking for a nice morning coffee!! read more

We ordered three iced lattes that all tastes watery; the espresso flavor wasn't there. Also, the service wasn't great the barista was actually kind of rude :( read more

Tall blonde this morning did not know what she was doing. We asked for an iced coffee and she responded by asking "did you mean a latte? Americano?" No...a coffee lol. We then ordered two iced mochas and she made both of them hot. We finally got the two iced mochas and they tasted terrible. They were very chalky as if they were using powdered chocolate that did not dissolve all the way. They didn't even taste the same even though they were the same drink. Wish we never went here what a waste of $14. read more

Sleeping Tiger Coffees - Two iced mochas, both tasted different, both chalky, both disgusting - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Came for a cup of coffee. It was a great cup a little cool spot to sit down and hang out a old coffee shop vibe. They also do wine here as well. Got a pastry and it wasn't too good tasting read more

Lovely coffee shop with a beautiful mural outside. Baristas were friendly. I had the cactus nectar kombucha and it was delicious, not too sweet. Perfect spot for an afternoon refreshment. read more

Sleeping Tiger Coffees - cactus nectar kombucha - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Passing by this place many times and finally want to give a try. The price is right, the coffee is good but the sweets was not as good as I expected. I love the displays and roomy atmosphere a cool place to go! read more

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I'm all about supporting local businesses and really wanted to like this place. I had the Vanilla Bean latte and it was mediocre at best.

We quite literally stumbled upon this place by accident en route to Starbucks, because they are physically right next to each other. Friends, do yourselves a favor and come here instead! The coffee is sooo good. Super fresh, strong, and local. There aren't as many menu options as Starbucks, but you can of course customize your drink, and everything they do offer here, they make extremely well. They even offer oat milk! Sleeping Tiger shares a space with Witch Creek Winery, and is fabulous in every aspect. The physical space is absolutely adorable. There's an outdoor "Garden Gift Shop" that is incredibly well curated. There are all sorts of trinkets, furniture, and succulents available to purchase, and everything is arranged in such an inventive way. There's a good sized patio, but most of the seats aren't covered. There is, however, a covered outdoor private area for large groups or events. Lastly, Sleeping Tiger is dog friendly, which is such a nice bonus. They even have a few water bowls set out for pups read more

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Very cute and comfortable coffee and wine spot. Great selection of coffee, friendly staff and comfortable seating. My only caveat is that I wish they had more food options. read more

Sleeping Tiger Coffees - Looooooove the mural on the side of the building! - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Pretty impressive having a hole in the wall coffee place literally steps from another Starbucks. I'm guessing Tiger was here first and Starbucks is just trying to muscle in. Do yourself a favor and skip the Starbucks for once. This place was great. Very good cappuccino. Tasty blueberry muffin. Atmosphere seems stuck in the hippie 60's, which is fine if you're looking for good espresso. read more

We got an iced vanilla bean latte w almond milk and it was delicious! The girl helping us was super nice as well.

I can't believe people go to Starbucks next door with this place so close. They have a variety of organic and fair trade coffee, housemate syrups, chemex, nitro cold brew and much more. It's even about the same price as Starbucks so there is little reason to go to a generic chain with burnt over roasted beans. I love the back patio with the chandelier outside! It's quirky, comfy and totally belongs in Carlsbad Village. It's also less than two blocks from the beach so you absolutely cannot go wrong getting a coffee or tea as you wander aimlessly (or with purpose) in this charming downtown. You do have to wait a bit longer for your drink, coffee is slow poured over the grounds but the wait is absolutely worth it. The flavors are rich and decadent and the baristas are knowledgeable and friendly. Please come try this place! read more

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This is my favorite place to get coffee whenever I am in Carlsbad. The barista is always so sweet, the coffee is always delicious, and I love that they sell antiques and little trinkets. This coffee shop is truly unique and I'm always excited to stop by whenever I'm in the area. read more

A nice environment to enjoy a cozy afternoon with a cup of good quality latte! Don't forget the 15% off check-in offer! read more

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Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous! I wish I could upload a video because I posted this coffee house in all my social media platforms. Friends joked about me getting an advertisement contract. First of all their coffee is delicious. I've been here several times and had their lattes twice and coffee once. They pull 2 or 4 shots- no extra cost! Their espresso is so delicate in taste! Both 2 and 4 shot lattes are pretty tasty. I am an avid coffee drinker so I usually take 4 shots. Their regular coffee is pretty good too! No creamer needed. Second, the AMBIANCE IS EXQUISITE. You have a rustic interior and an elegant exterior. The patio is so cute! There is plenty of places to sit inside and outside. The inside is adjacent to a winery which apparently has been here for 27 years. The coffee shop has been here for about 5. Finally they also have open mic on Thursdays and live music on the weekend! I'm definitely checking this out. Unfortunately I don't leave in this area again, but I will always stop by when I'm in town visiting my parents. I hope that when you come here you will enjoy it as much as I have! read more

Sleeping Tiger Coffees - Vanilla bean latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Places like this have me missing San Diego County, so hard. Coffee spots within walking distance to the beach, what's not to love? I came to Carlsbad for a buddies bachelor party and found myself needing some life for the drive home on Sunday Morning. Sleeping Tiger came up on my Yelp app, and boom, I was home. This location is unique, along with roasting coffee on the premises, they also have a wine bar where they host various wine and coffee tasting events. Fallon, one of the workers or co-owners? Hooked me up with a Nitro Cold Brew and a bacon cheese croissant, the Crosiamt was crazy good and comes from a local bakery. Each layer of bread had hints if butter and flaked with each bite, along with the cheese and bacon this was just what the doctor ordered. I paired this tasty breakfast sandwich with a nitro cold brew coffee; that was very fresh. No bitterness, very smooth and needed no almond milk to lighten this coffee up. After leaving, I was looking on their Instagram and was bummed to find out that there's a great Tiger mural somewhere on the building that I totally missed! Make a trip down here, get some coffee, say hi to Fallon and enjoy the rest of your day! read more

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Great location in Carlsbad with an even better mural of tigers, an umbrella and dripping paint captured my attention to try this place. Modern Times is successful with coffee and beer, so why wouldn't coffee and wine work? They're making their own house crafted syrups that vary from vanilla bean, hazelnut, mocha and more. I ordered an iced vanilla bean latte and thought it was pretty good, though it was a tad too sweet. It would've been much better had it been stronger and less of a heavy hand on the syrup but overall a good experience. read more

I was disappointed by the service. I think it was Saturday, March 13th. The two women at the front desk saw me waiting a long time for my pour-over, and didn't call me over. I came over twice to check. By the third time, the young woman acknowledged she had forgotten about my coffee. The older lady just seemed annoyed. It just didn't feel right. The vibe was not welcoming. The coffee was lukewarm, but I did not complain, I just took it, sat down, and tried to enjoy the fact that I also paid a lot of $ for this cup of coffee. : ( read more

Sleeping Tiger Coffees - Great ambiance. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I wanted to support a local business, not a chain. I am so glad I did! I'm a purist and so I was looking for a good cup of coffee, robust and flavorful. I usually order an Americano with little water, or rarely a latte, Nothing besides milk or cream added to my coffee. I want to taste the coffee! (BTW I was pleasantly surprised to see they use organic milk!!). One thing I have discovered when going to a new place is to always ask how many shots are in a particular size of drink. Do you realize that some places put the same number of shots in an Americano, whether it is a small or medium!? Wow, we get to pay more money for more water and a bigger cup. But not at this cute place! I ordered a small latte and because I expressed concern over whether or not the milk would dilute the flavor of the coffee, the Barista generously offered to add more shots for no charge! Now please, don't show this review and expect free extra shots! She was kind but I would not expect this to be repeated. I don't want to get anyone in trouble with the boss. What it does show is her kind consideration to ensure my first coffee experience with them was great. How was the coffee? Excellent! Robust and flavorful, as I hoped. (I'm able to drink straight espressos so I needed extra shots. Most people won't need this), I hope you will support this cute little local place. You will be happy with your coffee! read more

Went in on this Saturday morning, maybe 3 other customers of which were already sitting. My girlfriend and I ordered 2 vanilla iced lattes, tasted horrible, asked for more vanilla and what seemed to be unhappily, gave us more vanilla. But then we saw the large portion of coffee grinds sitting at the bottom of each drink and ended up just throwing them away and going to Starbucks around the corner. I'm assuming from different reviews and of course being early in the morning these are two different barista's than usual. read more

Things I love about this place: -new oat milk (delicious) -THEY MAKE THEIR OWN SYRUPS! -awesome outdoor art -cool decor -awesome latte art, top-notch milk steaming As a previous barista, I'm very picky. But this place ticked all the right boxes! read more

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Just happened to be walking by this morning and stopped in for the first time. This place is really cool and a chill spot to drink coffee or wine and maybe grab some antique stuff. I was able to snag some nice coffee cups and saucers as a gift for a family member. Really happy i stopped by here today. They have a nice patio to the side if you want to sit outside and have great music playing too. Bags of coffee ready to go or even grounded for you if needed. Staff was super kind and knowledgeable, i almost forgot a bag of coffee and they were so kind to chase me down to get it back to me before i left. I'm so stoked i found this place! read more

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Interesting Third Wave coffee roaster conveniently located in downtown Carlsbad. They offer a great selection of high end pour over coffees in addition to the usual coffee house fair. The space is located in the Witch Creek Winery tasting room, which also offers a well priced selection of antiques as well. It's a fun, eclectic space, with a bit of something for everyone. That said, the coffee and service were top notch. I'd highly recommend checking this place out. read more

Sleeping Tiger Coffees - Selection of in house roasted coffee beans. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Our family was visiting and staying in the area. We ordered a latte and an Americano, both were good, not great. Service was great - we were greeted at the entrance, and our order was completed fairly fast (2-3 minutes) door. If we're in the area again, we'd give it another visit and try something else on the menu. Location is great - walking distance from hotels, restaurants and the beach. read more

Really bad coffee. Also slow service + got my order wrong. Would not think of comeing back read more

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Great little hole in the wall coffee joint. Pass the Starbucks next door and give it a try!

Really cute place for coffee. As soon as you walk in it's a old (but updated), wooden and rustic vibe. Their cold brew is amazing and the atmosphere is great. They have a winery too but we went after our morning run so want to check it out again. The straws look a little hidden but that's the first picture I took :) read more

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Love coming here, the atmosphere is so relaxing and I love the small outdoor patio filled with little Knick knacks. I enjoy my morning walks here with my boyfriend for a coffee and an iced chai. Probably my favorite place to get an iced chai in Carlsbad. The pricing is definitely on point. They are definitely keeping things sanitized and social distant during COVID and I really appreciate that. All the staff is super friendly and great baristas! read more

Sleeping Tiger Coffees - Iced chai (16oz) and coffee - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Great coffee place right by the beach and by Carlsbad village! When you walk in you'll see a wine bar on the left and the coffee bar on the right. My husband and I have both been twice now and have been greeted right away by the ladies working the coffee side (we haven't tried the Witch winery half yet). I got a vanilla bean latte and my husband got the mocha latte. Both were delicious and beautifully made! This has become one of our favorite local coffee shops to frequent when we're craving something different from the Starbucks norm! read more

Sleeping Tiger Coffees - Mural outside! So pretty! - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Carlsbad, California

We came on a Sunday afternoon when it was not busy but the baristas both seemed like they didn't want to be there, barely said two words to us and the coffee tasted like straight milk. Wouldn't recommend. read more

Delicious coffee. It's so nice to see their broad options for pour over coffees. It was made very well and no bitterness to the coffee. My parents both ordered an americano with hot milk - my dad wanted whole milk while my mum wanted half fat. The barrister offered to make a custom milk for my mum's coffee to make it just right. All the beans are freshly ground to order and they also roast beans there. There's a lovely outdoor seating area in a courtyard which is semi shaded from the sun. Definitely a recommendation! read more

Sleeping Tiger Coffees - Americano with milk - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Carlsbad, California

The Sleeping Tiger has Homemade Syrups, Great Selection, Friendly Staff, and Homie Ambience read more

Sleeping Tiger Coffees - Great selections - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Carlsbad, California

So today I decided not to go to Legoland and explore Carlsbad as the rest of the family was at the park. I loved the vibes of this shoo and they also serve wines. I had the Cortado with coconut milk and enjoyed the Sunday morning there. read more

Sleeping Tiger Coffees - Cortado with coconut milk - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Carlsbad, California

The plus side of coming here doing the day is that there is a chill atmosphere in here to work, study, or converse. But the big negative is that their espresso based drinks are sub-par. The latte and cappuccino drinks need more "umph" and more of a smooth taste. Every time I come here, I am disappointed by the coffee quality. Unfortunately the nearest independent coffee places lack the same qualities and I do not go to the nearby Starbucks . . . So Tiger coffee is sometimes the last resort. The baristas are okay in friendliness and chattiness. read more

Stopped in for an iced tea and to use the restroom. Friendly staff and tasty black iced tea. The tea had a good amount of flavor and woke me up. I hope to return. read more

One of my favorite coffee shops in the village. They are moderately priced and for me the quality has been consistent every time I've gone. (And I'm picky about good coffee/espresso.) I usually order a cortado or cappuccino. They have a small coffee roaster in their space which I can only assume is for roasting their beans...which is a plus for me. They don't offer much in terms of food/pastries, which is ok. Give them a try! read more

How I didn't know about this place until a couple of weeks ago is beyond me. I live in South Oceanside where we have plenty of independent coffee houses, but I wanted to try something different so my husband found Sleeping Tiger Coffees on Yelp. I knew Witch Creek Winery was there, but STC is the lovely hidden gem inside! Paired with the now-infamous rainbow tigers mural on the north side of the building, the decor and theme inside is tasteful and inviting as it shares the same space as Witch Creek Winery. Whilst the winery is not in operation during morning hours, the wine barrels, twinkly lights and natural palette serve as a relaxing ambiance for a morning coffee. There is seating on an outside patio where you can enjoy the sunshine and watch passerby's on the street. The staff is always friendly and helpful - make sure you get a stamp card for a free coffee after so many purchases. It adds up quickly! They offer standard coffee drinks, all handcrafted with care. There are dairy and non-dairy options (almond, soy and coconut). Their espresso is not bitter or offensive, but rather smooth and full-bodied. I am rather partial to soy lattes, and since ordering one on my first visit I haven't tried anything else since, but my husband has tried a few different things - their cold brew and a latte, both of which were very good. At first glance of there being a small coffee shop at this location I feared a little for its survival directly next to a high-volume Starbucks in the Village, but after my first drink at STC I was sold and can't imagine why anyone would ever go next door. Sleeping Tiger Coffees is definitely a must-visit for coffee when in Carlsbad! read more