I have a hard time understanding people's negative reviews of the service! Every single time I come…read morein here to work for a couple hours (which is a lot), they are so friendly and helpful. I've even gotten to try a sample of a drink before buying it. They're always kind and quick to make your drink as well! It's a bit pricey ($7-8 rather than 5-6) but this is pretty common pricing for small boutiquey SD coffee shops. It is a great place to work/hang out, they have great seating and a nice outdoor section. Very comfy/airy. They have fun and unique drinks, I have enjoyed each one I've tried. I recommend the raspberry cappuccino. I prefer their coffee to matcha, but I am pretty picky with matcha. I say try it!

I was in San Marcos for the day and wanted to find a cute local coffee shop -- which was…read moresurprisingly hard -- but I'm glad I found this one. They recently opened this location and also have another spot in Encinitas. We wanted a cappuccino, and even though it wasn't listed on the menu, they were able to make one. They also serve Paru matcha, which I love. The space is big, with plenty of shaded outdoor seating and some indoor seating as well. It's located on the corner under a new luxury apartment complex with the leasing office next door. The whole area seems to be developing quickly, with trendy new spots popping up. The staff was friendly, and I love that they give out dog treats and allow dogs on the outdoor patio. It's a calm, relaxing location -- a great little find in San Marcos.

Coffee was so delicious, service was so amazing, vibes here so high! 10/10 would go again if I was…read morein the area!

This place is a hidden gem. The barista was super nice and helpful. I don't like my coffee super…read moresweet so I asked for suggestions. Ended up getting an iced vanilla bean latte with almond milk, 50% sweet and it was honestly THE BEST coffee I have had probably in my life. The coffee was SO smooth and their house made vanilla bean syrup was rich in a way that's hard to describe. It definitely tasted unlike your usual syrups from the bottle. I wish I lived in the area because I would be a frequent patron of Ardent House. Will definitely come back whenever I'm in the area.

I don't understand what is happening at Curbside Cafe…read more My wife and I eat out a lot. We've been to the trendy breakfast places. You know the places. Two-hour wait. Seventeen people standing on the sidewalk staring at their phones. Every table occupied. A hostess tells you, "We can text you when it's ready," like you're waiting for an organ transplant. Then two hours later you finally sit down and eat an egg that tastes... like an egg. Meanwhile, Curbside Cafe in Vista is over here serving possibly the best breakfast we've ever eaten IN OUR LIVES, and a quarter of the tables are empty. WHAT ARE WE DOING, PEOPLE? I had the crab cake Benedict. I'm not exaggerating when I say my wife and I just stared at each other after the first bite. Apparently they make the crab cakes in-house every morning. Of course they do. Because apparently this restaurant has decided to quietly make unbelievable food and tell absolutely nobody about it. Then we tried the Monte Cristo. I don't even know what this thing was. It was like somebody took a Monte Cristo, somehow baked the whole thing together inside this incredible pastry, and then decided, "Yeah, that seems good enough. Put it on the menu." GOOD ENOUGH?! The flavor was ridiculous. I've never eaten anything like it. Our kids ate their ENTIRE plates of waffles and sausage. Parents understand this is probably the strongest endorsement in this review. Getting children to finish an entire restaurant meal is harder than getting a reservation at one of those trendy brunch places. And the woman taking care of us couldn't have been friendlier. No attitude. No feeling like we should be grateful they allowed us into the building. Just genuinely nice people serving incredible food. Then she tells us we get a DISCOUNT because it's the weekend. Excuse me? A WEEKEND DISCOUNT? Every other restaurant has figured out how to charge me $6 more because it's Saturday. These people are apparently running their business backwards. And that's what makes this place so great. Curbside Cafe doesn't seem to know it's supposed to be pretentious. Nobody told them that when your food is this good, you're supposed to have a 90-minute wait, Edison bulbs hanging from the ceiling, a neon sign that says something like "BUT FIRST, BRUNCH," and a $24 plate with one egg leaning against a piece of toast. Instead, they just make insanely good food, charge reasonable prices, treat you nicely, and apparently DISCOUNT IT ON THE WEEKEND. The whole restaurant acts like this is completely normal. IT IS NOT NORMAL. I almost don't want to post this because right now I can apparently walk into one of the best breakfast places I've ever eaten at without sacrificing half my day waiting outside. But seriously, Vista... what are you people doing? GO EAT HERE. Just please leave one table open for us.

I've been coming here for years and I don't know why I didn't write a review earlier. Always…read moreexperience friendly and prompt service, I will add I can't remember the last time on a weekend so things might go a little different with the large weekend crowds. I've tried a variety of items on the menu and am always pleased. For my most recent visit I got a ham and cheese omelet, with hashbrowns and an english muffin. It was very good. The omelet appeared liked a stuffed omelet, with it being higher vs longer/wider. I discovered there was a lot of cheese with the ham. I like cheese but this baby was Cheesy with a capital C. It was good though. Hashbrowns were cooked perfect for me. I always worry about overcooked or undercooked. I will be returning and recommend others give it a try if they haven't already.

Stoked they opened a San Marcos location! Super friendly staff, unique and tasty coffee, and some…read moreseriously good breakfast sandwiches. We both got the Breakfast Boi "Elliot Style" and it was tasty without feeling too heavy. The hot sauce and Steady sauce definitely sealed the deal. Paired it with an iced PCL, which went perfectly with the sandwich. Great addition to San Marcos -- we'll definitely be back!

So happy to see Steady State open in SM…read more Pros: Coffee quality Price Pastry selection Fly fan to keep flys at bay from invading pastries Great parking Coffee Drink Selection especially Cardamom Latte Cons: Lack of seating Closes at 2pm!!

This place is INCREDIBLE!!!…read more I've been multiple times now, my son will not stop asking me to go back for the Turkish grilled cheese. Ive had the beef and chicken shawarma - amazing. The real reason I keep going back is the quality of the coffee and the people. The coffee is top notch, there's no way the syrups and dairy are not quality sourced; thank you. The people: Zena (sorry about my spelling) is so friendly, so knowledgeable, so patient and just the person you want to run into before you have your morning caffeine. Mustafa - this guy's smile epitomizes welcoming. This duo is going to be successful. Plus the location and facilities (koi fish ponds!) are everything. Thank you Carlsbad Cafe, so excited to have found my new morning routine.

Stopped by Cafe Carlsbad and it is such a cute outdoor cafe near a koi fish pond. Tried their…read morechicken salad sandwich, grilled cheese, flat white, and carrot cake latte and everything was DELICIOUS. The carrot cake latte is nothing I ever had before and it was so unique and delicious! Thank you Zeena for your amazing service.

I love this Klatch location inside Sprouts in Bressi Ranch. They have the BEST COFFEE!…read more I had a 730 meeting off Gateway, and this is the best place to get caffeinated and fed! Klatch's app is easy to use and have the drinks and food brought to the car. Today, I had a few extra minutes so I ate and drank in. Everything is so clean. They have two cute little blue tables beside their stand. I ordered the iced eye opener which is their award winning cold brew with an extra shot of espresso. Their coffee is amazing and it rotates monthly. I also ordered the wrap which had bacon, eggs and cheese in a chipotle tortilla. The salsa is the bomb!!! The Ingredients tasted so fresh and clean. (This really summarizes their partnership with Sprouts.) The staff is so nice. I totally get the "coffee is the conversation" vibe. They talked about the August espresso with me and the new Klatch Patch pumpkin menu. It smelled Sooooo good. I also love how they take time to educate the customer. They spoke with one Sprouts shopper for 10 minutes on the coffee. This is so convenient but as a self-proclaimed coffee snob, I'm not going anywhere else for coffee. He walked away with the biggest smile. I highly recommend trying it!

What a great addition to the Sprouts Market at Bressi Ranch!…read more Went this morning (Friday) a little after 8:00 am and it wasn't busy at all. It's located right inside at the west-side entrance of the store. They have a good drink menu and offer food items and baked goods. I tried their Shakerado, which is espresso, oat milk and some vanilla syrup, shaken and iced. It was absolutely delicious! The employee working there was nice and helpful. Looking forward to going back and trying more of their other items.

Our go to coffee place. Always tons of regulars here. They offer a wide variety of teas (energize…read moreand immunity ones are spectacular) for me and my wife really loves their blended vanilla drink. The fruit smoothies aren't my fav, but their chai is phenomenal. Pastries are also really good. Ample outdoor seating with occasional singers outside playing guitar. Support this local staple in La Costa.

So glad I stopped by this coffee shop! I always appreciate one that roasts their own coffee beans…read more I think it makes them stand out and much more unique than the others. I tried one of their summer specials, an Iced Banana Maple Latte with soy milk. I loved how bold and intense the flavor of the coffee was without it being overwhelming; however, I did not taste the banana or maple flavors at all. It just tasted like a straight up sweetened iced latte. Don't get me wrong, it's a great latte. But I guess I was just expecting to get more of the banana and maple flavors, especially since I was pretty excited about that flavor combination. The staff were welcoming and friendly, and the ambiance was great. I love that they have their roasting machine right where people can observe and watch the process if they wanted to. They have ample tables and chairs indoor, and a few outdoor as well. I'm pretty sure I'll be coming back here. I'll probably try the Caramel Cream Latte next time.

This coffee shop is what dreams are made of - seriously. They've perfected the formula. Friendly…read morepeople, amazing vibes for people of all ages, and incredible coffee. Mike and the entire team at Dreamwave are doing such an incredible job of making the experience worth every penny. The quality of the coffee, the work they do, and the service they provide is truly top tier. While they do have a lot of fun flavors, this is not the kind of place that drowns the palate with sweetness. They expertly balance the ratio of syrup, milk, and espresso to provide the best outcome. The nuttiness of their roast really shines, and they're always happy to adjust the sweetness if you need them to. Personally, I love the lower sweetness level being the default. These guys know what they're doing! We've been visiting for the past week and have stopped through Dreamwave four times this week. While I'm always in the need of a coffee fix, we've gone out of our way to visit multiple times because the people have been so beyond kind. We've sampled most of the house flavors and I can confidently say they have all been delicious. This would definitely be my go-to shop if I lived nearby.

This is my first time coming to this local coffee shop and we loved the decorations! We arrived…read morebefore the morning rush and we ordered 3 breakfast items and 4 drinks. We got our drinks after waiting 15 minutes and then waited another 30 minutes for our food when the morning rush came in.. and We checked in on our food and it seemed like they didnt start our food order.. Had we not checked in, we wouldve waited for something that might've not come. Definitely recommend a better system of keeping track of customers food and drinks order because it didnt come all at once.. and we hoped no one took our order by accident either. Overall, the food and drinks were good. We just wish we didnt wait almost an hour for our order.