This coffee shop has an extensive food and drink menu, making it a nice place to stop for a quick bite. They have lots of indoor seating so you can also study here. We ordered their seasonal strawberry matcha and their coconut breve, both of which were really good. However, I found that their matcha didn't have a super strong strawberry flavor, which I would've liked to have a little more of. I additionally ordered their chicken empanada, which was very delicious. Everything was fairly priced and wasn't too expensive for the 3 items. read more

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My favorite local coffee shop in Carlsbad village. Always friendly service, high quality ingredients & of course fresh coffee! We love to purchase their whole bean coffee as well to enjoy at home. read more

Went here randomly because I was craving coffee and walked by . There was a huge selection to choose from but since it was my first time here I just ordered a vanilla latte with oat milk to be safe . It's so delicious! I can actually taste the flavor of the coffee with not to much over powering of vanilla . Service was very quick And the Inside was so cute ! Great for are Sunday funday date . read more

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Baba is a Carlsbad coffee staple! While they're newer on the block, they have one of the best vibes in town. I love their hot lattes -- you can't go wrong with a Lavender Almond Milk (only one pump of syrup!) or any of their classic drinks. I often drop by to get an americano or cappuccino. The owner is great and he's often greeting customers. I've had a few things to eat here: the croissant breakfast sandwich is BOMB and if they're ever making fresh chocolate chip cookies -- GET ONE! You will not regret it. They make their baked goods in house and they taste damn good. The ambiance inside is laid back and the staff is really friendly. It's a great place to go to meet up with friends (morning or afternoon, they also serve wine and beer!) or to work for a couple hours. Highly recommend stopping by here when you're in Carlsbad! read more

Baba Coffee - Carlsbad - Lavender almond milk latte = 10/10 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

my sister and i came here on a whim and the service was awful. the girl taking our order looked pissed. people around us were upset that it was taking 30+ minutes for their food to come out. and we're talking like sandwiches and breakfast burritos... why would it ever take that long. and there was not a long line of customers either. we waited over 30 minutes for our food and drink. my açaí bowl and my sisters food was brought out to us, but not my sisters drink. i told the waitress we still are waiting on a coffee. the waitress rolled her eyes and told us to go to the counter to pick it up. so i walk inside and find my sisters watered down iced coffee sitting on the counter. if you offer table service why wouldn't you also bring out the drinks? especially if yk people are sitting outside and cannot hear you if you call their name? just rude. and our food was bland and just not good. for how expensive this place is, don't bother. there are so many places in the village with better service and better food. read more

Love this cute cafe. Delicious coffees and treats. My 8 year old approves of the muffins. Great atmosphere and blankets available if you get chilly. They've thought about all the cozy comforts for coffee house loving customers. read more

Baba Coffee - Carlsbad - Delicious ginger turmeric latte. I highly recommend it. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Great community vibe and nicely decorated interior. Yummy coffee drinks and good selection; the Matcha was a little too sweet and not as tasty as other drinks; prices are fair. Trendy and fun place to be in the village. We still have to try some of the delicious looking food items and catch some live music. read more

wow worst cappuccino I've had in awhile.. burnt coffee and the baristas were not pleasant to deal with.

An afternoon delight with a smooth and bold strawberry chocolate latte at Baba Coffee! The coffee shop has good vibes indeed. Bright and welcoming atmosphere. With a trendy ethnic music in the background. Great place to spend the afternoon sipping your favorite coffee beverage and a laptop! read more

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They are so sweet and helpful, the place itself is super cute and parking actually was easy. The coffee was good but definitely not sweet if that is your thing. For studying I wouldn't really recommend bc you can't bring ur laptop upstairs but for hanging out it's cool! read more

My husband and I came here after work mid afternoon Wednesday (slower hours). To start, for two lattes, an avocado toast, and bagel it was over $40. Not to mention the latte was warm and the ice had melted. The avocado toast also had very little avocado on it. It was quite loud downstairs with the music they were blaring. When we got upstairs it was just the two of us and no one else. Which I expected because no one is ever up stairs. I have been here a handful of times. We were talking and I pulled out my laptop to show my husband the project I am currently working on at work. An employee came upstairs a little bit later and asked us to put our devices away because they want a more social vibe here. So we did and decided it was time to pack up. But I was confused by this. Social? What do you mean social vibe? There was no one to be social with. I also feel that they shouldn't try to control the "vibe" (whatever that means) because it feels forced and extremely pretentious. I wouldn't have minded this at all if it was very crowded and there was no seating but there was not a single person upstairs besides me and my husband. And usually isn't. This is just an interesting rule to have as a coffee shop because being able to do work typically brings in customers and it's part of the coffee shop experience. It's partially the reason I go to coffee shops in the first place, to get out of the house so I'm not distracted at home. I understand if it had been later in the day when they had their wine hours but it was not and we were the ONLY customers there at the time. it just isn't logical to try to control what the costumers do. And the prices are outrageous for what you are getting. read more

I have been wanting to try this location for a while now. Parking is on the street and they have nice outdoor and indoor seating with cute little beach style Baja blankets.... which are awesome when there is a breeze or rainy weather. I love the music that was being played and the beach vibes. The girls up front were super helpful and awesome. We ordered this amazing, moist gf toasted coconut muffin ‍ I am obsessed with toasted coconut and brown sugar. It was mind blowing delicious . We tried their popular latte which I can't remember the name lol it had cinnamon, vanilla and honey. I ordered half sweet which was a perfect amt if you don't want super sweet. Def stop by and vibe here. Super chill and fun for a date , hangout or just solo work on the laptop. read more

Baba Coffee - Carlsbad - Chill and vibe here - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

This is the best little coffee shop in Carlsbad. So cute inside with a great location near downtown, but not quite in the middle of all the traffic and noise so you can enjoy peaceful beach vibes. Their nitro is so great that it brings out sweeter notes in the cold brew. Employees always seem happy to be there and create a welcoming environment. I will continue introducing this location to anyone who will listen! :) read more

Baba Coffee - Carlsbad - Nitro cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I got the ham and cheese croissant, but sadly I was a bit upset when I ate it all because I wanted more. they had boba and it was super good! there was not enough tables, but it is a very small place so that made sense, but I found a cute place to sit! service was really good, they messed up on my friends order and came to our table and asked if he'd like a refund and a new meal would come back!! read more

Baba is my go to coffee shop! Delicious food accompanied by any of their amazing drinks is always a crowd favorite. On the weekends they have live music that never disappoints. You never know who will pop in and surprise with some spectacular performances! Go check out Baba, you'll be happy you did! read more

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The food was yummy! We happen to be on a road trip and decided to stop somewhere for coffee and brunch... somehow ended up here at Baba Coffee! I had the granola oatmeal. Simple fare but hit the spot. The actual owner served us. Cool guy! Now, the place is casual, outdoor and open seating and pet-friendly! Go around the back and there are stairs to a second level that opens up! Decor (upstairs) is so serene ocean vibes! read more

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Basic coffee place in Carlsbad Village on one of the side streets. 3 stars for the gluten free muffins but there's no signs for what flavors they have nor is there an ingredient list. It's cute here though and it's the only place I've ever seen a bitcoin ATM. read more

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Great coffee, chill vibe and friendly staff. Good place to grab a snack and do some work. Parking can me a challenge but there's plenty of side streets 2 mins walking distance away read more

GREAT cold brew and espresso (I got an iced hammerhead, and it's one of the best I've ever had)!! Good music and welcoming vibes - the owner greeted us when we walked in and walked us through the menu to help us find exactly what drink we were looking for. 10/10!!!! Also looks like they have cool events throughout the week - will definitely be coming back for more coffee and to check out the events soon! read more

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The most AMAZING Avocado Toast! The most AMAZING Coffee & Tea Selection! The most AMAZING owners Rob & Reegan! The most AMAZING website Design Grotto! The most AMAZING Customer Service! The most AMAZING Atmosphere! read more

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They had foooood here. Love that coffee shops incorporate "healthy" options along with the normal coffee selection. Place is great to catch up on work (I saw lots of people with their laptops here) kr meet up with friends to chill. They have like a garage door open front and I just sat there enjoying my coffee and breakfast/lunch and people watch. They had a bitcoin atm which was kinda of cool. Never saw one before. read more

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I like to support the smaller business in the Carlsbad downtown area.. and usually when I'm in the area ( about once a month or so) I always want to grab coffee at Baba.. the last several times I've been here and esp since they basically converted into a wine shop, the staff are unfriendly. The vibe is 'stop bothering me'.. it's kinda ridiculous. I don't want to be there with that attitude. Super disappointed Coffee is expensive and it's ok. I always get the vanilla iced latte. It's not good enough to put up with the staff attitudes.. Do better. People have choices. read more

Good coffee, yummy baked treats. Great location, parking can be tricky but it's fun to walk around town! The service is fast, they are very friendly and highly suggest. You can sit outside on a nice day or walk to the beach with it! read more

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Outrageously expensive coffee for the quality given. I paid seven dollars for a large drip coffee; given this price you'd normally expect a quality product, but here the coffee is really only a couple notches above the stuff in diners. read more

Baba is a charming space along State Street in Carlsbad Village and the staff are friendly and helpful, but that is about all I can say in its favor. To be frank, the coffee is simply not very good and the baristas (on my three trips here) are uneven at best. This cafe charges premium prices for their espresso drinks, which I don't mind if the coffee is good. But alas, it is not. I am not sure whether this is due to their choice of bean, the way they are roasted or the length of time they hold onto their stock. Whatever the reason, the flavor is lifeless, verging on stale. To add to this basic issue, their lattes and cappuccinos are smaller than your average servings you get at other cafes in the area. (A small thing, too: they offer sugar and stevia--apparently because they are "natural"--but no other sweeteners. I guess the downsides of refined sugar and the recent health concerns about erythritol are not sufficient to broaden their offerings in this regard.) My gentle advice to the owners is consider what it is they are offering and ways to improve it. There are other options around, including one literally across the street. read more

Sadly, the quality of the lattes and breakfast food has gone down. Based on my last half dozen visits the latte is either sour or burnt tasting (sometimes both). Rubbery eggs. I'm guessing what they call bacon is bacon bits -gross. The women behind the counter can't spare a smile even when I initiate a greeting. They either make me feel like a creep or they completely ignore the customer and focus on each other. I say go across the street to lofty for much better coffee, food, and the friendly service that people not going to Starbucks look for. I also now prefer cafe elysa and the coffee shop above coyote over this establishment. read more

There are many places serving coffee in this tourist area. his coffee shop was moderately full of people with dogs. That told me "locals". Two walls were open providing a wonderful airiness. All the pastries are rustic looking. The muffins were all vegan. There were fancy looking donuts (a little too fancy for this maple bar girl), almond pastries, croissants, and last, in a corner, were flat puff pastry treats covered in powdered sugar. Adult POP TARTS! I ordered a macchiato with foam coupled with a Raspberry pop tart. I live for good coffee coupled with a quality sweet. The coffee was perfection. The tart was divine. Delicate, flakey, crunchy yum with a lightly sweetened raspberry compote. read more

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The ambiance here was great! Beatles in the morning for brunch was awesome. Mario Alec and Savana were all so helpful and friendly! The food was also amazing and the chef Grace brought it out to me herself. She was very cute and I like her. read more

Where is a zero star review when you need it?! I can't comment on the quality of the food and drink, because I didn't make it that far and I assure you after this first effort, I never will. We arrived at about 5:40pm on Feb 14th, 2021 after dinner wife and I decided we wanted a warm beverage and this place seemed to have quite a few tea options to choose from. Got out of the car and approached the door and noticed a sign indicating pickups to line up in one spot and orders to line up in another. I stood in the line for orders (was the only one there). Looked inside as patron walked out, made eye contact with one of the baristas. She looked away, then eventually looked back up. I tried to signal if I should wait to be called or just walk in since it was empty. After looking at me like I was crazy, I popped my head in and just asked, "Should I wait for you to flag me in or should I just come in when I'm ready to order." A second Barista popped and said "we're closing, we close at 5:30." I was a bit surprised and said oh, "on line it says you guys are open until 6" (which is why we came here). That second barista dismissively said, "6ish, 5:30ish, but yeah, we're closed." So while I guess places will occasionally close early if things are slow, a few things rubbed me the wrong way here. 1) At no point was there an apology or acknowledgment that they're closing early. The attitude was that I was inconveniencing them and disturbing their clean up routine. 2) If I hadn't popped my head in there, I might have stood out there until, 6. Similar tone with the previous point, it's like they had no idea why I was there. This place needs an upgrade in the bedside manner of their staff (and hopefully none of those two were the owners). I tend to like to support the local economy, especially in this environment, so turned off we just went home and made our own tea without the attitude. There are lots of places where you can throw away your money on an $5-$8 coffee or tea - if you do so, consider throwing it somewhere where the staff and the shop appreciate your business. read more

Baba Coffee - Carlsbad - Note the time (upper left) and time till closing (middle left in red). - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Service is quick! And I like this little cute indoor seating area. Place can accommodate maybe max 20 people. Looks like they have wine as well. Several pastries option. I didn't try but I love the coconut macadamia cold brew I ordered. I believe it's cold brew coffee in macadamia milk. It's not very sweet, and rich in coconut flavor. Yummy! My husband tried and liked it as well. Will come back for a different drink in the future if in the area! read more

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I want to support this shop. Good coffee and food. Everything is good about it, except, we couldn't escape the loud music. We were there at noon on a Saturday. We tried seating inside and outside and no seat was available that wasn't under a speaker that was cranked up. Maybe we'll come back to see if anything changes in the future, but not until then. Lofty across the street has a quieter patio for conversations with friends and company. read more

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I was coming here often to work. When I visit I usually purchase food and a drink which is around $30-$40. They more recently opened the upstairs space. It's a really great space to get work done and it's a lot quieter than downstairs where people are holding literal business meetings and sitting shoulder-to-shoulder. The last time I went upstairs to work it was about 10 AM in the middle of the week. A man came upstairs and let me know that my laptop was throwing off the vibe and energy of the room. I laughed I thought he was joking because who wouldn't in that situation? He then went on to tell me that he was serious and that I needed to go downstairs to work and that the upstairs was for socializing. Again, this is 10 AM on a Wednesday and absolutely no one is there - literally I'm the only person upstairs and all downstairs seats were taken. I told him that as soon as people came to socialize, I would be happy to leave, but it was too loud for me to be able to work and focus downstairs and there was literally nowhere to sit. I asked why they have the upstairs space if it's just going to sit empty - he then proceeded to tell me that he was thinking about charging a monthly fee for people to sit at the tables upstairs and turning his coffee shop into a coworking space almost like a threat hahaha. Anyway, just kind of a bizarre business move because now instead of spending $30-$40 a day to go work there I'll be spending zero dollars a day there and I'll be working somewhere else. i'll also be telling everyone I know who is also looking for somewhere to go and get work done and spend their money. It's just really sad how there are no longer third spaces where people can actually just sit and work or congregate for free without having some ridiculous fee charged to them. Would've been cool. Two stars bc the food is actually pretty good. read more

Worst latte I have ever tasted. It tasted burned somehow. Spend your hard earned money elsewhere.

I've been coming to Baba since they opened, so this review is long overdue. Baba has some of the highest quality coffee you will find in San Diego, and delicious, fresh food. Having spent many MANY hours working here, I can attest that he internet speed and quality is also top-notch. In a city of solid coffee options, Baba stands above the rest. Check 'em out. read more

Do not recommend this unfriendly atmosphere where you are felt unwelcome. I do not like to be made feel unwelcome as I am San Diego born and raised. Maybe if this changes I will be back. read more

I don't normally leave reviews but this was THE most terrible experience at a coffee shop. We waited 30 minutes for a ham and cheese croissant and when they brought it out, they looked at us, laughed, and didn't even apologize... The blonde girl and the other girl were standing there not doing anything the entire time and eating food while we waited for food that we paid for. Rather than them making food for themselves, they should consider serving the paying customers first. read more

Love the jazz here on Friday nights! The orange wine from France is amazing too. They usually have a pop up for food if you are hungry. Small but cozy space. read more

So we went here thinking this was the next stop on our wine tasting journey. Obviously this was the wrong place; the winery was the next shop in the alley. So there is no coffee shop review here. Place was busy so I'm guessing it was ok. Who knew this place sold wine too. The lady at the counter seemed to know what she was talking about because the wine we got was delicious! This was a good mistake. read more

Baba Coffee - Carlsbad - They sell wine too. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Loved the coffee and the Ambiance! Service was great too! I'm going back there next time I'm in town. read more

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For $9.50 i got a dirty chai, which after waiting 15 minutes for it seems that they just forgot about it . And sadly there was barely any espresso in the drink, its basically spiced milk. Super bummed, don't waste your time or money at Baba, there's a reason why lofty across the street is 10 times as busy. Better coffee, service, and prices. **Edit: Was going to write a long response, but alI in all I don't appreciate being belittled on an app meant for providing honest reviews and feedback. I also think you'd be surprised to know most of your customers are already highly educated, and know basic economics. Take some time to read your reviews and please just correct the consistent problems mentioned. A simple apology and customer service on this app would serve you well. PS: Display your prices on the menu board for all to see instead of hiding them in a menu. Best of luck. read more

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