Good spot. Corner spot. Coffee handed to you in pottery. Outdoor seating with windows open to the…read moreindoors. Follow me for more on BayBitesNSips on Tiktok I'm also a bay area artist (grew up in SD) and I've just started selling online on Etsy: MLEcolorshop ; if you visit me or tell a friend who likes jewelry, I would appreciate it so much Everything I make is handmade with Polymer Clay and there is no single piece alike. https://www.etsy.com/shop/MLEcolorshop

Coffee shop North county…read more Encinitas Coffee tea and matcha House made Pastries and small bites Quaint shop Restroom inside Street parking Friendly atmosphere Fast service Pet friendly Amex accepted

Stopped by here real quick for a coffee and overall had a good experience. It was a little hard to…read morefind at first, especially w construction nearby, so just keep that in mind. I ordered a vanilla iced latte and they nailed it -- the vanilla flavor was balanced really well with the espresso and wasn't overly sweet. The coffee itself tasted smooth and fresh. Definitely a solid spot for a quick coffee run.

Stopped by yesterday to try this coffee shop and overall had a great experience. One thing I really…read moreappreciate is that their flavors are made in-house, which always makes drinks taste more unique and less artificial. I ordered a honey cinnamon latte with half sweetness and it was really good. The flavor balance was great and not overly sweet, which is exactly how I like my coffee. I also picked up an iced vanilla latte, and that one was just as good. When I was ordering, the person taking my order didn't seem very interested in giving recommendations when I asked, but the barista who made the drinks was very nice and the coffee itself was excellent, which made up for it. There's some construction going on in the area right now, but I was still able to find parking without too much trouble. The food also looked really good, though I only tried the drinks this time. There is ample seating and bathrooms for customers in the back. Overall, great coffee and I'd definitely come back to try more of their menu.

AN EXPERIENCE TO REMEMBER Lofty Coffee is perched on a hill…read moreat the edge of Encinitas, overlooking Highway 101 as it winds past sweeping views of the Pacific on its way toward Del Mar and Torrey Pines. SLOW DOWN AND BREATHE It's the kind of place that naturally slows you down--an easy morning or afternoon refuge where expertly brewed coffee, refreshing drinks, and thoughtfully made treats invite you to linger. FEED YOUR SWEET TOOTH The glass case greets you like a siren song, filled with organic and indulgent pastries whose aromas are as irresistible as the sandy beach stretching just across the street. FUEL YOUR BODY And it's not all sweets. Lofty also serves hearty, satisfying food that actually fills you up and delivers on flavor for more discerning tastes. FEEL THE COASTAL VIBE You'll find yourself among locals and travelers alike--many of whom wish they lived here, in the kind of coastal town that Lofty helps make feel like home. And, Parking and service are above average for the area.

I climbed a big hill in the heat to get to Lofty Coffee, so by the time I arrived I had some pretty…read morelofty expectations. Given its history starting as a small cafe, I was expecting something with a little more charm, but it gave me more polished coffee chain vibes than I expected. Maybe they are going for organic Blue Bottle energy, but it did not quite get there for me. Coffee was fine, but overall it was a bit of a letdown.

The 1/2 sweet HOT Dirty Chai is the bomb! Perfect every time! I love the new lids on their cups…read more Cute and functional. The baristas are quick with filling orders and make a perfect cup every time.

Who doesn't crave acai bowls and smoothies?! This place in Leucadia hits the spot!…read more Follow me for more on BayBitesNSips on Tiktok I'm also a bay area artist and I've just started selling online on Etsy: MLEcolorshop ; if you visit me or tell a friend who likes jewelry, I would appreciate it so much Everything I make is handmade with Polymer Clay and there is no single piece alike. https://www.etsy.com/shop/MLEcolorshop

I was so eager to have my rose latte that I forgot to take a pic but this spot was awesome! Open…read morespace with some patio tables outside for sidewalk seating and very dog friendly. There is usually a line to the door for ordering. I loved that they had a local vendor serving bagels and pastries on a Sunday

This is a cute little place on the coast and the workers were nice. Seems like they have a good…read moreselection of pastries and such too. Why I gave this place only 3 stars was because of how they continually messed up the drinks. Asked for one iced americano with oat milk and one cold brew with whole milk. Cold brew came with vanilla so brought it up to them to remake. Specifically said which drink. They were chatting a lot and then after a few minutes called out the drink. This time it was an entirely different drink. We just took it and left. While coffee is not ultra expensive, it is more expensive for what it is so it's frustrating in a way. There are a lot of local spots so while the coffee was fine, not sure we would come back.

Asiago Bagel breakfast sandwich Pumpkin Spice Latte truly memorable. Great ambiance, nice people,…read moreand great breakfast. Love the old VW! Adds character

Cute hang out spot! There's ample outdoor seating and a small parking lot. The iced latte and…read morealmond croissant were standard. Service was fine. Coffee is okay but good spot to hang out especially with kids.

Are you looking for delicious empanadas and refreshing drinks in Encinitas? Bump Coffee has the…read morebest empanadas! Just stop by and try it! I love this place. I went twice with my family in two consecutive days. For the first visit, we ordered: -Ham & Cheese empanada -Baco Egg & cheese empanada -Sausage egg & cheese empanada -Pour over Coffee with cream and sugar -Coffee Mojito Their coffee Mojito is their signature drinks. It was very refreshing, creamy and perfectly sweetened. It was just a delightful drink. Their empanadas were very fresh, savory, flavorful, flaky, and golden. There was explosion of flavors in every bite of each type of empanadas. We ordered the same empanadas and drinks for the second time too. The staff were energetic and friendly. The service was fast. It is a great place to stop by if you are craving empanadas or refreshing drinks. You will get an excellent service too.

Super fun little coffee shop. They specialize in pour over coffee and it is good. They do not have…read morean espresso machine, but they do have empanadas. I stopped by here on a coffee walk, so I didn't order any. But I'm totally looking forward to coming back and staying for a bite!

Im so glad I stopped by and got to check this place out! Thank you fellow yelpers :) I got the…read morehorchata cold brew which was so good! It was strong and that horchata cold foam gave it the perfect cinnamon sweetness I was looking for. I also got the mocha. They grind up the chocolate they get from Mexico and use it to make this authentic mocha. I also got to taste a little of their Vietnamese coffee. It didn't taste like your typical viet coffee. It tasted more like a creamy coffee. It's pretty good! This is a cute little kiosk located in a gas station parking lot. The barista Jesse was the sweetest! She was so nice in helping me pick a few drinks to try. I'll be back to try some of the other drinks

This is a great coffee cart just off the 5 freeway in Encinitas Good coffee with some tasty lattes…read moreand even better service. This is a small family owned business where they take the time to put out great product. There is a selection of croissant sandwiches and other goodies on offer, as well.

Such an adorable shop! Very light and bright, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating to catch up with…read morefriends or work/study. The menu includes classic coffee options for the purist and some specialty drinks for the adventurous. I ultimately went with the salted honey vanilla latte and it was HEAVENLY! The perfect balance of coffee, sweetness, honey and vanilla flavor, truly one of the better cups of coffee I've had in a very long time. They also had a good selection of pastries and by mid morning, several sold out, so they just be pretty good! And a good selection of grab and go breakfast food also rounded out the menu. Lastly the staff were nice! Very friendly and welcoming! I visit Encinitas 4-5 times a year and this will definitely be on my rotation of coffee houses to stop at now!

Stop by after a nice lunch a couple of blocks over at Atelier Manna. This shopbhas the cutest…read morepatio shaded by trees and nice interior space, clean and simple. The coffee is good and strong but neither my partner or I could taste the rosemary or orange in the Rosemary Orange Cold brew, all we tasted was strong coffee. Staff is feiendly and service is quick.

Awesome venue, being elevated above the street near the ocean is a nice setting. Lots of outdoor…read moreseating, so never had a problem finding a table, even with a big group. Coffee's great, love that the pour over comes in a carafe, making it feel extra fancy. The sausage+egg+cheese croissant is a GOAT breakfast sandwich. I wish they had the ham version that the location across the street has (or, at least, had -- haven't been there in years since I like this spot more). They pass the "do they date the beans?" requirement, but fall victim to a less critical pet peeve, where the beans are located right below the register. So I have to wait in line, only to hold everyone up once at the front to look at the options. Putting them somewhere to the side of the line, so people can browse while waiting is the way, or even somewhere outside the line altogether. It's hard to understand how such a painfully obvious no brainer can be overlooked.

Not far from the whispering Pacific, Lofty Coffee stands as a cathedral of caffeine--where black…read moregold flows from glistening cisterns, heated with precision and poured with reverence. Every cup is an alchemy of flavor: caramel whispers, mocha depth, and classic brews bold enough to wake your senses and usher in another remarkable day along the Coastal Highway. The staff? Professional, skilled, warm, and effortlessly engaging--guiding you through baked delights and crafted libations with the confidence of artisans who know they're serving something special. And then there's the setting: the ocean's edge just steps away, the salt air drifting in like a benediction. Here, a warm cup of bliss becomes more than a drink--it's a pause, a breath, a moment of calm carved out of the daily grind on sand impossibly fine. Lofty Coffee doesn't just serve coffee. It restores your spirit, one perfect cup at a time. I'll be back!