This spot is right in between the bike path, train track line and the beach. Connected to a corner store. They have outdoor seating in the back and the front with high top seats inside. This spot feels like the owner wanted a cool spot for his friends to all hang out so he made one. Super dope chill and you can tell the neighborhood really enjoys it as well. They also sell beer. I'll be back to try their other menu items but it's definitely a dope spot to come after a surf or tan read more

The Cup - Dirty chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oceanside, California

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The Cup is a great neighborhood cafe and hang out joint. They have a wide menu of breakfast and lunchtime sandwiches and serve beer. It's small and a bit narrow but there's plenty of seating outside in the front or back patios. Service is friendly and efficient. The croissants and bagels do tend to run out quick so recommend you get there early if that's what you're after. Lots of young families, young wfh professionals and lots of just locals hangout here. read more

The Cup is a true local spot. I love coming here. The staff is always so nice and friendly. They serve coffee and more adult drinks along with pastries and hearty breakfast sandwiches. The coffee is excellent and full of flavor. I had an Iced Americano and a Birdie sandwich. The Birdie was fantastic. The bread is so good! The Americano, a classic. read more

The Cup - Iced Americano with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oceanside, California

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This hole-in-the-wall coffee shop offers fast and efficient service. Their menu is simple with inexpensive prices. I ordered an iced vanilla latte that was delicious. Definitely worth it. read more

The Cup - Iced Vanilla Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oceanside, California

Loved this place! Great vibes, amazing coffee & breakfast sandwiches. Would definitely recommend you try this spot next time you're out in Oceanside! read more

The service is always excellent, super friendly and relaxed, and they prepare all of their menu choices really well. Everything I've ordered has been great and if it wasn't up to par, they would easily make you feel like no problem they would take care of it.. The location is fantastic , very close to the ocean you can feel a salty air read more

Awesome locals spot to grab great coffee, a cold beer and delicious food. Highly recommend 'the hangover cure' (bagel with pesto cream cheese, bacon and avo), but you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Friendly staff, nice back patio, and good vibes. read more

They're ra Cis T here They ignore me when I walk in I literally live in the neighborhood so I've been there about 4 times they're rude and everyone stares like I'm a cockroach. Employees only pay attention to white customers and smile for them. Don't support business like this. read more

The Cup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oceanside, California

Food: 5/5 Drinks: 5/5 Portions: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Customer service: 3/5 Speed: 3/5 Price: $ Outdoor seating: yes- patio in front and back ADA access: yes Restrooms: yes Dogs: yes Kid Friendly: yes Vegetarian options: yes Vegan options: yes Ambiance: casual/beach Pros: affordable prices, delicious food, good location Cons: customer service was sub-par- cashier was not very friendly. It was our first time there and we were looking at the menu and felt very rushed (there was no line) read more

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I have always wanted to check out this local spot. It is a light tight when you first walk in as far as space is concerned. It was a little unclear who was in line and what was going on. I was surprised to see the employees all seemed to be males too which seems different since usually at Coffee Shops it is a mix of genders. Anyways, the prices for the coffee were very affordable which I appreciated! They were out of creamer it seemed, the barista noticed me struggling with the container of creamer. He asked if it was empty and I said yes, so he refilled the container. I would have loved for him to just add the cream to my drink and then re-fill the container. No big deal but little things like that count when you are not a morning person and need your coffee fix! read more

Great local spot. Super cool vibe. Got the BLT and it was d-licious. And the coffee hit the spot

My wife and I stopped in for a coffee on our first day of a 6 day vacation. We went back everyday until we flew home. The Chai Latte is excellent. Great service from all. Loved they called most of the customers who walked in by name when they approached the counter. Pricing is awesome, too. We pay more in Indiana than here on the beach. 10/10 would recommend. We all got breakfast sandwiches before leaving and we all had a great experience. read more

Ordered the birdie with turkey avocado sprouts cheddar and mayo for $11. Out of pretzel bread so we're having it on pressed wheat sourdough. Lives are super reasonable. Pacifico only $5 and matcha latte only $4. Okay, seriously, this is a hidden gem. Quality ingredients, cool vibe, smiling and efficient service by a new mom and a fair price all rolled into one!! Do it read more

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The Cup is a wonderful establishment with so many local regulars! I really enjoy the energy and the environment when I come here. The baristas are so welcoming and LGBTQ friendly! I love this place and the menu prices are also so budget friendly! Thanks for all you guys do! read more

Lovely staff and environment and would like to continue to support local small business, but the coffee is such a bummer. Owning that I'm a coffee snob. I'm open to variation in flavor and strength - and more than happy with strong coffee - however the flavor of this coffee is akin to gasoline in potency and bitterness; from the iced coffee to espresso drinks, meaning the iced coffee vs the latte had a similar burnt-like bitterness. Even with milk added and sugar (which I do not usually do but resorted to) the flavor was worse than gas station coffee in all honesty. Also got a matcha, which automatically comes sweetened to the level of a cupcake unless you state otherwise apparently. Breakfast Sammy with English muffin was meh. Albeit, no cheese or avo on it, just tasted dry, plain and rubbery, even with bacon. Gave up on the items after trying to consume them. Bummer of a spend. read more

A lot of coffee shops you go to now, the customer service isn't great. But I love coffee and continue to find new places to try, and my first experience here the food/coffee was good but the customer service was alright. No one greets you, they just stand and stare at you until you order. I came in a second time to grab a coffee before going on a beach walk, there were a few people there and the two ladies behind the counter were talking to two gentlemen across the way. I took a second to review the menu (no one welcomed me in or acknowledged I was there) before I stood in front of the register to indicate that I was ready to order. They continued to talk to the men behind me, looked past me and didn't acknowledge me whatsoever. I continued to stare and stand there while they glanced up at the gentlemen behind me numerous times. I was a bit surprised- I thought maybe they were closed but when you maps their spot, it showed they are open until 8pm. I came in around 11am. I stood there for about 3-4 minutes in front of the register with no acknowledgement. So I left. Maybe it wasn't that long, but it felt like an eternity. That's how uncomfortable it was. It's really unfortunate that this is what customer service has come to. After reading the other reviews, a lot of good reviews before covid but it seems to be a trend at this place- coffee/food is great and customer service is not. I'm not asking for them to make small talk or be my bestie, but acknowledging I exist and let me know you're closed if that is the case before I stand there all day is just being considerate. That to me is the bare minimum. Hoping my next experience there is better! read more

Short 5 minute walk from the beach. Perfect for an early morning coffee and walk. The service was fast and friendly.

It's a very nice coffee shop where the locals go that live in Oceanside. I'm a visitor, and I walk the boardwalk from the marina area to get my morning coffee to maximize my daily steps getting here. Winning!! Cheers read more

I ordered an iced honey vanilla latte with a hangover cure bagel. The bagel was really good and the drink was just okay. They were quite busy. The servers were professional, but not very warm. It seems like there are a lot of regulars, which is great, though the small place filled up quickly. I don't think I'd make a special trip to try it again. read more

The Cup - Menu 07.24.23 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oceanside, California

Friend and I ordered a latte with honey, took three sips and the rest tasted like bland milk. Told the barista and she ignored our opinion saying that is how we make it. Egotistical, pricy and trashy vibes, AKA "The Cup" read more

Went here early for breakfast sandwiches and coffee. The Melty's and the Egg Muffin sandwich were amazing would recommend. Great vibes, chill service, and overall amazing experience. read more

The Cup - Egg muffin breakfast sandwich. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Just like others have mentioned they are extremely racist. I was hoping it wasn't true but unfortunately and sadly it is. I don't understand the world we live in anymore. The vanilla latte was basically milk and disgusting anyway maybe they did that on purpose. Vigilante and jitters is so much better. read more

Unless the owner is serving, the vibe is one of the night before. I love my drink there, but it often comes improperly served. I guess if it were beer & in a clear glass it may be more obvious , but the lack of noticing or serving it wrong has gotten old. 1:30 in the afternoon, went in for latte, baristo smelt of beer or liquor , I couldn't decipher in the time at the register, but definitely present, the latte came out half full, half foam, piping hot $8 w/ a $1 tip... so pretty obvious what happened! Pouring beer & serving proper coffee are two different things & should be considered by the company joining the two. Last time I'll cross them tracks! read more

The Cup - Latte after sitting 15 minutes, too hot to handle - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oceanside, California

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This was a short walk from our Airbnb and we went every morning! The coffee and matcha were incredible!

Cool neighborhood coffee shop. The Cup is a great way to start the day! With so many new craft coffee bars moving into the area, I appreciate The Cup because of it's friendly staff and simplistic layout. Most importantly, there coffee is awesome! They also serve tea, beer, cider, pastries and sandwiches, so this is a good option for any time of day. PRO TIP: If you're hungry and looking to avoid gluten, they serve gluten free avocado tacos! read more

The Cup - Americano 16 oz. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Great little local spot. Good coffee and breakfast sandwiches. I removed one star because of the wait. It's a long wait. 35 minutes for a croissant breakfast sammy, and even though it's good, I definitely don't recommend if you're looking to pop in and out during the weekend. Staff are really friendly, and if you have the time to wait for your food, then have a local beer and watch the ocean. Had the breakfast bacon and the breakfast avocado sammies. All tasted fresh and hit the spot. Recommend for coffee and beer. read more

The Cup - Avocado breakfast sammy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Cool neighborhood spot but god dang the coffee they use blows. Please upgrade your beans!

room full of white people I walk in with my daughter and the white man behind the counter says I'm actually closing right now idk maybe my tattoos maybe my skin was two tones too dark it's funny how this is still happening ask for the video footage they were watching something having a good time maybe I'm over thinking and they just didn't want to be bothered by an immigrant and his daughter can't wait till they open bier garden up the block it's going to be way better I'm sure they won't have discriminating nights you know read more

The guys were hustling in there. Really good breakfast sandwiches. Need to support shops like this before big chains come through. Great spot for a coffee / latte and a breakfast sandwhich. read more

Yummy matcha! Nice outdoor area to sit, would recommend as a nice relaxing experience. Right by the water!

Nice little coffee spot in oceanside sd, wasnt too busy on a sunday around 10. The hazelnut iced latte was very good. The breakfast sandwich with bacon on a jalapeño croissant was good as well, I wish it had some sauce on it like an aioli or something. There is a back patio area as well as front & inside seating. read more

This spot was next to the VRBO that I checked out for the weekend. It's a small spot but has lots of stuff to offer. They have a Tv that was playing sports. Bar seating for about 4, couple tables and some outdoor seating as well. For drinks, they have several coffee drinks and also a couple beers on tap. Pretty cool that I can order an Americano in the morning and follow it with a Pacifico. The food was so good! I had the Myers grilled cheese with jalepeno croissant and also a breakfast Sammy. Really cool place that has great food and drinks. read more

Grabbed a cup on a walk with my wife and it was more than a great cup of coffee. We sat with some locals, cracked jokes, shared some stories and left encouraged. Love the locals. Let's keep supporting our small businesses, they need us to grab that extra shot right now! See you next time guys. read more

The Cup - Cup of coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oceanside, California

Small but quaint w reasonable priced breskfast sandwiches and coffee drinks. I sat at counter ( 3 people ) w choices of front outside area and larger back patio where there were multiple choices of seating. read more

The Cup - Back patio. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oceanside, California

Getting our usual matcha with my wifey and some yummy avo tacos. Perfect meal for vegans who love corn and avocados. The siracha goes very well with the corn shells and avocado. The matcha is yummy and wakes me up. read more

The Cup - Avo tacos - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oceanside, California

Great iced americanos and breakfast sandwiches! Outdoor seating good for well behaved dogs. Neighborhood gem!

If you're not really in a rush, I'd definitely recommend this place. Every time I've passed by I've seen a line of eager customers outside. Once I got through the line, my wife and I had to wait a bit to find a seat as well. We managed to fit in the corner of the crowded little cafe. Once we did, our coffee came out in decent timing, but our sandwiches took quite a bit to come out. I don't blame them though, this place seems to be popular among families (a lot of parents, kids, and strollers I noticed) so the friendly baristas got a lot on their plates. It's pretty worth it once you get it, the coffee was good but the sandwiches were even better. I got the Cali and added sriracha. The turkey was thick and juicy and the bacon was cooked perfectly. Nice spread of avocado and perfectly toasted bread as well. This is definitely a good weekend morning spot, but if you're looking for a quick cup or bite, it might not be for you read more

This is my favorite coffee shop in America!!! They make a LEGITIMATE Americano. The latte is over the top. The dirty chai is unparalleled! Breakfast Sando's INSANITY!!! Super local spot w a local vibe but don't let that steer you away. Get in line. It's almost always long. Totally worth the wait! Get a coffee and surf with the barista later in the morning. Maybe even better?!? They serve beers!!! Get one at 6:30 am or 6:30 pm. All good. All love. Espresso beer will change your life. This place ROCKS!!! read more

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Small coffee joint in south O. We both loved our lattes - they have milk alternatives. The breakfast sandwiches steal the show. You get the croissants before they sell out - the jalapeño one is great! They have seating in the front and a cute back patio area with a TV. Tip: for a coffee shop it's pretty rad they sell $5 beers. Cheers! read more

The Cup - Sitting at the bar watching Sunday Football - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Great coffee shop on Wisonsin St, walking distance to the beach. Friendly barista and great coffee. There is outside seating but a lot of flies when I visited. The coffee shop should repel flies (keep outside area sanitized, fly traps). read more