Hands down one of the best coffee shops in town. Besides Starbucks we don't really have any good…read morecoffee options in San Marcos. I love their cold brew. They are able to adjust the sweetness to your liking. Staff is always friendly. They opened up shop on CSUSM campus, where I work. It's the highlight of my day. :)

I'm a big coffee lover, so I'm always excited to try new spots. I actually came across this place a…read morewhile back but thr Vista location, it's a small drive-through hut, and at the time, I wasn't too impressed. Recently, I found myself in San Marcos and decided to give it another shot at this location and I'm so glad I did! I've been back a few times now, and every visit has been great. The shop is in a convenient shopping center with plenty of parking, which is always a plus. It's a small, cozy spot with a really cute setup. Each time I've gone, it's been the same person working, and he's always incredibly friendly and welcoming, which makes a big difference. I've tried a few different coffee drinks, and every single one has been delicious although the Mazapan Latte is my absolute favorite! Definitely a must try. The combination of great service and consistently amazing coffee is exactly why I keep coming back. Definitely worth checking out and making the drive since I'm in Carlsbad.

I was pleased to find this gem in San Marcos! They have a small menu, but donned a decent selection…read moreof fun coffee concoctions. I treated myself to a lavender latte during my visit to power me through a few hours of work while waiting for my car to be serviced nearby. The latte was delicious, but a little too sweet for my taste. I wish there was an option to make it less sweet. It's possible that it was an option, but I didn't know about it. If you like the taste of coffee to come out more when enjoying an espresso drink, the lavender latte may be too sweet to your liking. The ambiance is perfect for a work day or even a intimate conversation with a friend.

I was coming to Awaken 3mo and if I didnt get coffee from home I would come to get a lavender & SF…read morevanilla latte with an add shot. It was delicious and something I looked forward to. The staff always was so positive, friendly and working hard. I loved it so much I started to serve in the awaken cafe and love the people & the vibe.

Ana and Taku were super attentive and really quick with their service at the Walk-Up counter! Had…read moreour drinks out as we were ordering. Perfect perfect!

Service is always quick and easy, super friendly staff! Love the vibes coming from this little tiny…read morehut! Will always make the trip over to San Marcos to order some drinks Thank you Maliyeh and Ana!!

Love this place! They still got the mystery cups. Which is what I initially wanted, but I haven't…read morebeen here in a long time and they have so much dessert now!!! We got the cookies n' cream bingsoo!! I love bingsoo!! It was so good!!! I need to try all the flavors!! I need a second person tho, it's a lot! I should've stopped there, but then I got macarons and a slice of cake. The macarons I got were the Nutella boba and caramel monkey. The caramel monkey was my favorite because it was super soft, fresh, and the cookie had great flavor. The Dubai cake was good but really rich. I definitely need milk or tea with this one. Service is good. It was pretty empty when we came here. I love this place, but I waste a lot of money here and I'm on a diet. That's the only reason why I haven't been here in a long time. I'm pretty addicted to this place.

I wouldn't typically leave a review like this, but our visit was far below what we expected. My…read morewife, children, and I stopped in last Thursday evening to try the bubble tea, and unfortunately the customer service was very poor. The fried chicken itself was good, and the drinks were decent, but the overall experience was overshadowed by the staff's attitude. We asked one girl what she recommend to which she simply replied I don't know and the other one seemed irritated by our questions. This was our first visit, yet they didn't seem interested in helping us! Neither was particularly welcoming or friendly. To make matters worse, we overheard the employees' conversations which included lots of profanity and complaining about work, not a family friendly experience! It's disappointing because the products themselves were enjoyable, but the poor customer service made it difficult to enjoy the overall experience. 2 stars, completely unprofessional.

It's a busy day at Bobapop: BOGO Banana Matcha and Yakitori from Mokkoji. Delicious skewers and a…read morevery long wait for drinks. I'm not sure what the hold up was but from what I understand they ran out of something and were currently making more. We preordered and agreed to come back for our drinks later. Still a 5 star experience because we had time to wait. We've never had the Banana Matcha so we're excited to try!

Delicious treat! My…read morebro took us to this niche spot and their drinks are great. A nice variety of drinks on their menu and it has a lot of changeable features. I like that the staff offered to edit the drinks after we received them, very cool. Ambiance could be a little better, but they did open recently. I think a few wall pieces (art) would be a nice visual. And more screens to see the menu would be a great upgrade. I think they're going for a Korean simplicity ambiance which is nice but a few additions never hurts. Would return!

I visited the Escondido Matcha Cafe Maiko for the first time last week! I can officially say I've…read morevisited all three locations in San Diego! There was plenty of parking in the plaza. There were a few tables, and high top bar seating inside the location. I enjoyed a matcha latte with less sweetness, less ice, and with boba. The boba quality was great! I feel like the boba could be hit or miss at the Mira Mesa branch.

I was visiting San Diego and came across Matcha Maiko, so l decided to stop by because I'd been…read morewanting to try their matcha. When I walked in, the kiosks weren't working, so ! waited at the front for someone to take my order. Instead, all I could hear was an older lady loudly screaming at one of the employees. It was loud enough that I could hear everything from the front counter, and it honestly gave me secondhand embarrassment. The employee was being embarrassed in front of everyone in the store, which made for a really uncomfortable atmosphere. Because of the confusion, I ended up ordering through their website instead. Unfortunately, the drink was disappointing. They added a huge scoop of strawberry syrup that completely overpowered the drink. I went there to try Matcha Maiko's matcha, not a cup full of strawberry syrup. On top of that, the syrup wasn't even mixed in properly, so l kept getting mouthfuls of syrup at the bottom I was really looking forward to trying this place, but between the uncomfortable experience in the store and the poorly made drink, it wasn't the experience I had hoped for.

This cute and quirky coffee shop offers impeccable vibes and delicious beverages…read more Walking into this Twin Peaks-esque shop feels like being transported to a liminal and nostalgic dimension. The CRT TV playing VHS tapes, along with the selection of comics and decorations makes this feel like a portal to a different place. The coffee and tea selection is good, with everything they serve being made with attention to care and quality. The service is really welcoming. Employees are warm and kind and always down to help and chat. The space is small with seating inside and outside. Highly recommend to stop by if you're in the area!

Not exactly sure how this café ended up on my list since I don't even live near the Vista area, but…read moreI'm really glad I made the drive out. It was actually one of the few coffee shops open on Memorial Day, which I truly appreciated. I got there around 10am and it was still pretty quiet, so I had plenty of seating choices. I ended up grabbing the table bar by the window with a street view and honestly loved it (10/10). I ordered a latte, which was decent. By around noon the place was booming and there was even a line to order, so I'm glad I came earlier. Overall, it's a really cute retro-style café with lots of fun little details and decor that give it a lot of character.

I had this place bookmarked for quite some time and finally got the chance to stop by for dinner…read morethis past Friday! Tucked away in a remote location and surrounded by lovely open land, TERI Common Grounds feels like a hidden little escape. The grounds are beautifully maintained and honestly, I felt like I was in Big Bear or Idyllwild rather than San Marcos! They have both indoor and outdoor seating, and there was live music playing outside when we visited. The woman who took our order at the counter was also so pleasant and kind. Loved her! The pricing was very reasonable, and the Hawaiian bowl was really tasty with lots of flavor. I also tried the Orange Dream smoothie with protein, which was such a nice treat. I was especially impressed that it didn't have the odd texture or aftertaste that protein drinks often have. There was plenty of parking in the adjacent lots, which made visiting easy. I would definitely come back for the food and to enjoy some more live music. I also have my eye on some of the decadent looking sweets I saw in the display counter! Such a lovely spot, and definitely one I am happy I finally got around to trying!

I forgot to take pictures of the food, but it was good. We had a table of six so there was a good…read morevariety of items ordered. The café was very busy because we were there to eat before a concert. They had a band playing in the café as well. There was plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors. The selection on the menu was very good. They serve coffee drinks in addition to smoothies, sodas, beer, and wine. There is something for everyone at Common Grounds Café. The service was great! At our table, we tried the following food: fish and chips, Caesar salad, grilled Italian Panini, chicken wings, and a common ground burger. No complaints! Everyone was satisfied and we left with full bellies.

Came here in need of breakfast and Mika's did not disappoint…read more I opted for a Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast and it was pretty good! I got nice fatty flavors from the avocado and smoked salmon. The capers on top added a little zing to my bites.

Cute little shop!…read more The breakfast croissant and strawberry matcha were both delicious. Only con is it was pretty pricey for breakfast, but the great flavors did make up for the price. The cashier was very friendly and helpful with the order :) I would definitely come back to try some of their signature lattes!

Small, ambiance. Outlets available and plenty of seats for thr space. Drink in pic is 1904…read more Cashless only spot

For some odd reason, I got it in my head to have Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese on an Everything…read moreBagel for breakfast one morning; pretty sure it was to try something I thought I had been missing for all these years. A quick search through Yelp for the best reviewed spots in the neighborhood brought me here to Urban Sweet Cafe, in the same shoping center as my beloved One More Bite Dumpling House ... so it was keeping some very good company. The shop is cute, well maintained, and the staff was great. I was able to go in soon after they opened, order, and get my sandwich in quick time. I had the Lox and Loaded, their version of the New York classic. It came almost standard, with pickled red onions over the usual thinly sliced raw ones ... and I do prefer the softer, more acidic and sweeter flavor over that raw crunch. That salmon itself was nicely smoked, not overly salty, and didn't overwhelm any of the other ingredients. Overall, a pretty decent sandwich and a great rendition of the dish from a good shop. Not sure if I'd come back this way for an early breakfast, though that OG Cheb does look pretty damn tasty. But, as it stands, Urban Sweet Cafe is definitely worth a try.