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    Vinaka Cafe

    4.2 (666 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Ann V.

    I wanted this place to be my go-to spot since I'm nearby. But, my postive experiences have been up-n-down. It's very chill and cozy when you have somewhere to sit. On the several occasions I've been there, I can tell it's now very popular...especially to those working remotely. Sometimes, it can get crowded and staff are overwhelmed to the point clearing tables lag behind. They seem to maintain composure and still be friendly. At any rate, the food and coffee are okay but nothing to OMG about.

    Matcha latte
    Nikita B.

    My husband and I stopped by this café over Labor Day weekend. It was fairly busy, but the service was still prompt, which I appreciated. I ordered a matcha latte and he had a mocha frappuccino. Unfortunately, my matcha was clumpy and not fully dissolved in the milk, and my husband didn't enjoy his mocha either. We also noticed that many of the younger staff members were behind the counter preparing drinks and food, which is fine, but a few of them had their hair half up/half down. This raised some concerns for us about cleanliness and hygiene. Overall, while the café is conveniently located and fine for a quick stop, I wouldn't go out of my way to come back.

    Vanilla latte, chocolate chip cookies, bacon egg and cheese on sourdough.
    Jack B.

    I wandered in at 7am on a foggy Saturday morning. It was chilly outside, but cozy and warm inside. Great music playing, plenty of seating, and the smell of fresh cookies when I walked in. Great coffee, and good selection of breakfast items. Very friendly staff.

    Mocha + Cream cheese bagel
    Valeria G.

    I always get a white Mocha from this place and it's always amazing. The drinks don't take too long (3-6 min wait) and the staff is incredibly nice and helpful. I especially love this place for its seating, it has plenty and I never feel rushed.

    Andrew S.

    A chill coffee shop in Downtown Carlsbad by the beach! I did not get any pastries or food, but the enjoyed the drinks! They had a seasonal menu right by the cashier which I almost missed, but saw it while ordering and got a drink from the seasonal menu too! I ordered the Spring Cleaning from the seasonal menu which was a macadamia nut blended mocha. It's a powder with limited caffeine, so I added an espresso shot to my drink and got it iced/blended. They got my order wrong, but after bringing the drink back they were able to make me a new order which was correct. The taste of macadamia nut were very light and I was expecting a stronger nutty taste. This could possibly be because I added espresso to my drink. The matcha green tea and the chai tea latte (substituted whole milk for oat milk) were both delicious as well. Although there is plenty of seating indoors and outdoors, since it's in a outdoor mall, most seats may be full around the afternoon time.

    Blended Mocha
    Marissa M.

    Make it a point to come here everytime I visit my friends in Carlsbad because their blended dirty chai is one of the best I've ever had. I love chais that are creamy and sweet rather than spiced and watery, and they hit the mark here, at least for the blended one. This time my boyfriend tried just the blended chai and I got our usual blended dirty chai and I like it with the shot of espresso to cut the sweetness a little. It's a really sweet and creamy drink. Honestly more of a dessert than anything. The prices are also pretty high but it's quality and the cafe is adorable. The workers have always been so kind and efficient. Well worth the money! *Beware the parking lot is small and busy no matter what time of day so it's not often easy to get to the cafe!

    Bacon, Egg, and Cheese sandwich
    Dan ..

    Even though the total amount of breakfast items and lunch items is limited, what they do cook is delicious. I thoroughly enjoy the location and the vibes of this place. The staff works fast. You don't have to wait long to get your food or coffee. Vinaka Cafe has become on of my breakfast staples in Southern California.

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    Just great... food environment. my favorite part is the community of girls who work there such sweet hearted ones!

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    Quick service with a lot of places to sit outside the cafe. The drinks are good. The location is great. Just a good, reliable coffee shop!

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    Ask the Community - Vinaka Cafe

    Is there any couch seating for a group size of about 10?

    No there is not There are chairs and sofas many tables outside some resting areas inside

    Does anyone know if they are open?

    Yes, they are for to-go. Just dropped by the other weekend.

    Any non dairy ice creams? Thx!

    There is always a Sorbet but the icecream is dairy

    I heard people play chess here , when does this happen if it does?

    Anytime. The boards are available to anyone who wishes to play. I would say in the evenings is a good time to find someone to play with.

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    Okay, I saw this listing and it looked like something I really wanted to try and after doing so I…read morewish I had went back to the place I hit a couple months ago. So, we get there and see a pretty good and see a steady line coming out the door, okay cool. However in what we tried it's just an okay spot. I would say they have a great business model and have cool merch and crazy cool art and stuff but the drinks weren't anything special like what we expected. My wife got the matcha latte with honey and it was not well made. Seems like they feel more is better when it comes to putting matcha in the drink. More is not better. It just makes the matcha taste like grass. Ground powdered matcha is basically a concentrate and needs to be treated that way. Had my review been just on her drink it would be a one star. Her drink is exactly why a lot of people say matcha is not good. A well made matcha should be delicious. I got a vanilla latte and it was just okay. Tasted fine but wasn't anything that would have me wanted to come back for more. I do have to give it to them for the latte artwork as they do great on that. But the drink was just okay. We also got an heirloom blueberry and corn scone which was good but the corn makes it a bit gritty like corn bread, which I like although it could throw someone off if they are not expecting it. The other pastries all looked pretty good and we saw some breakfast sandwiches coming out that did look good too.

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    The Goods - Croissants

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    4.5(1.4k reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Still super delicious. We popped in this morning to pick up a few gluten free donuts and some…read moreregulars. It's was great that staff knew to package them separately. Everything was so good. We also picked up a few drinks from the barista and they were carefully crafted. The shop is cute and clean with lots of seating.

    Visit 5/12 around 12:30-ish…read more I typically go to small mom/pop shops, like SK Donuts in O'side, but because my high school junior is doing an IT school required internship, down on state, I figured we stop here to maybe treat him to after he had lunch. Entering: Never greeted let alone not acknowledged until it became barely. As someone who has worked all types of jobs, going as far back as when I was a teen myself - this is important. The two youngest ladies, at the register, were deep in their gossip that I doubt they noticed we walked in; only customers. I tried to get their attention but to no avail until I walked over and stood in front on them where their conversation had to be cut short. One of the young girls look a smidgen annoyed while the other was trying to rush to get my order. Quality of goods: I ordered a chocolate chip cookie, to share later with my girls and orders sometime raspberry for my teen son that he could enjoy later on break. The cookie was huge, yes, but nothing that beats the moist and chewy cookies I make myself at home, which I can't currently do since my kitchen is beinf remodeled. I asked my son on his bougie donut, later in the day, and he did the so-so hand and gave it an ok and dry. At end: we will stick to SK for service and quality.

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    Strawberry shortcake

    The Goods - Chocolate sprinkled donut, white sprinkled donut.

    Chocolate sprinkled donut, white sprinkled donut.

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    Revolution Roasters - Acai bowl + chia pudding

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    4.3(770 reviews)
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    I am always on the hunt for amazing espresso when I travel. My research turned up Revolution…read moreRoasters as a top spot in Oceanside and it did not disappoint. There's ample seating inside and outside. The interior space and vibe is clean and spacious. They have a lot of great coffee options and their baked goods and breakfast options are outstanding. The Blueberry sweet corn scone was so good that I had to buy a second one for breakfast the next day. The Avocado and pickled onion toast and breakfast sandwich were also delicious. I highly recommend this spot if you're in south oceanside!!

    I was excited to try this coffee shop as it was bookmarked for some time. I am not sure where there…read moreis more parking available , I only saw street parking and it was around 8 am on a Sunday morning. I loved that they had outdoor and indoor seating and had the menu largely printed . I decided to try their seasonal favorites - Honey Comb Latte with Honey Comb Foam (5/10) & a ham and cheese croissant (9/10) . I did like how fast the service was but with the first sip it felt as if I was drinking a plant , had an odd flavor. The cold foam was also not thick, more of a watery base and didn't take that great. I did see a comment that also mentioned the croissant not being warmed up which was exactly what I thought when I received it, but the taste was still delicious , having it warmed up would give it 10/10. I was excited to try the coffee , but left disappointed with the taste. I could even fini

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    Revolution Roasters - Avo + Pickled Onion

avocado | pickled onion | sesame seeds | lemon

    Avo + Pickled Onion avocado | pickled onion | sesame seeds | lemon

    Revolution Roasters - Avo + Pickled Onion

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    Avo + Pickled Onion avocado | pickled onion | sesame seeds | lemon

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    Wildland - Malfadine

    Wildland

    4.0(455 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    I had the opportunity to experience this restaurant and it did not disappoint! I dined on the…read moreoutdoor patio. It was on the warmer side and they didn't have any shaded seats available, but I love the sun and wasn't bothered by this. The servers were very attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and provided too notch customer service. I love when they can speak to the menu and offer suggestions. Me and my friend opted to share a salad and pasta because we weren't super hungry. We ordered the very fren salad and the Malfadine pasta. The salad was fresh, crisp and had a great flavor. The seeds at times felt like I had them all in my teeth, so needed to do a teeth check afterwards! Haha the pasta is made fresh and was light, but so flavorful. We did not leave a morsel on the plate! I only walked through the inside to find a restroom. It looked like they had a lot of seating for larger parties and a private dining room as well. Super clean, simple design, but felt warm. Wish I lived closer to dine here often, but it's definitely a spot to try if you're in town visiting!

    Wildland is a popular brunch spot in Carlsbad that combines restaurant / bar / bakery all in one…read more This is a sister restaurant to Jeune et Jolie (a one-Michelin-star restaurant) and Campfire. [Parking]: Street parking only, but apparently there is a parking lot at 2775 State St for transit patrons using the Carlsbad Village Coaster Stop so park there at your own risk. I parked on the street just behind Jeune et Jolie for free. [Ordering]: There was a waiting line on Saturday at 11:15 AM, but the wait was only approximately 5 minutes. [Atmosphere]: Fancy interior decor with a dog-friendly outdoor patio area. [Menu]: Top Yelp highlighted items include the Breakfast Sandwich, Pizza Sandwich, and Smoked Fish Plate. Please note that breakfast items like Breakfast Sandwich and Wood Fired Pizza Sandwich are only served from 8 AM to 1 PM. They serve coffee from Steady State Roasting. *** Breakfast sandwich (Fennel Sausage. Charred Egg. Gribiche Aioli. Hook's Two Year Cheddar. Pain au Lait - $16): The sandwich tasted alright with a runny egg. Pizza: I didn't order it, but I took a bite and it was actually good. *** A solid 3.5-star on food. Based on my order alone, I am not sure it was really worth the extra hassle of finding parking, waiting in line, and paying up for a nice brunch vibe.

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    Inside before the dinner crush

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    Guaciale pizza

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    Sour dough bread starter, the best thing we ordered

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    4.5(219 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    Wow. Just wow…read more Breakfast burrito was delectable. Scrum-diddly-umptious. To quote a friend: "The more I think about it, the higher I rate this breakfast burrito. Kind of like art in a way." Fluffy eggs, a well seasoned filling, and a white sauce that could make a grown man cry. The vibes after eating this burrito were so good and the quick service was appreciated.

    I really love this place but this is the second time now that something has happened when I go…read morethere. First, couple months ago, I was left waiting for over 30 mins for a breakfast burrito, I thought they were just busy so I gave grace. I went up to ask the status and they told me the cook went to the store to get more tortillas...... didn't bother telling me or informing me. I directly reached out via IG and they gave me a $20 to come back, super nice of them!! Now, fast forward a few months, I had some time to myself this morning and wanted to enjoy coffee and a bagel. (Best sourdough bagels ever) it comes out and the jalapeños are completely blackened on the top like it was burnt to crisp, oh well I moved on and ate half. I began eating the next half and notice that they left the entire piece of paper on the cheese..... so now I'm left wondering did I just eat another piece of paper on the other side and didn't even notice?!! I take it in and tell them. They're super nonchalant about it and ask if I want a refund or another one. They ended up giving me a full refund and said sorry. It just made me feel like this sort of thing happens a lot. I really love this place but I'm really not sure how this keeps happening to me. I just can't do it anymore. Really bummed.

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    Bench with outlets underneath (great place to study)

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    Vinaka Cafe - coffee - Updated May 2026

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