Oooooh the smell hits you the second you step inside. That warm buttery deliciousness. And then the aroma of coffee. Whew! I'm done for. Croissants with real butter. Slathered like the old country. These are people enjoying what they do and care about serving. Seating inside and out is wonderful. A GREAT start of the day. Thank you Cafe Elysa for the vibe, the food and the coffee. read more

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PERFECT breakfast spot. Good food. Prompt, friendly service. Can get crowded at times, but love the garden-like feel of the dining patio with plants and fire pits read more

Cafe Elysa - At our fave table - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Came here for breakfast on a Wednesday. We ordered inside and then sat down at our table outside on the dog friendly patio. I got the avocado toast, it came with seeds on it and I cannot have seeds so I scrapped them off. I don't remember seeing that seeds were included on the toast when I saw it on the menu. The toast was alright, nothing special that's for sure. My boyfriend got the spicy breakfast sandwich and he said he loved it. All of the seats are outside, some with an ocean view. There are some fire pits as well. Overall a good place for a quick, simple breakfast. Their coffee is good too! read more

Cafe Elysa - Avocado toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Cozy cafe across from the Carlsbad Inn. Best Latte's, cappuccino's and pastries in town. Hubby's favorites, Almond croissants and apple turnover. read more

Amazing cafe/restaurant located just off the Carlsbad beach. The food is amazing, especially the fruit tarts and almond croissants! The service is also consistently welcoming, making this place a must visit for my family every time we are in the area. read more

Cafe Elysa - Florentine Benedict - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

The sausage egg and cheese on a croissant is my new favorite breakfast sandwich, and I will spend the rest of my life trying to find one that matches it. Also, get the hashbrowns. Just treat yourself and do it. You'll be very happy. read more

Very strong hash brown work. Coffee work was perfectly fine. read more

Cafe Elysa - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Wanted to like this place based on the reviews. Employees are very courteous. Ordered decaf coffee ( no flavor ) veggie omelet ( not bad ) side of salsa ( no flavor) and a cream cheese basil croissant ( croissant was hard on the ends) . Did not taste fresh. No indoor seating. Outside dining area could use some sweeping. read more

The breakfast place my husband had picked was closed today (Monday). So we drove into Carlsbad Village and found Elysa's. It was perfect. It is all outdoor seating, right across from the State Beach. We found a table by the fire pit. You place your order and pay inside, and tgey bring the food orders out. My husband ordered the Hwy 101 omelette, and I had a spinach, egg, & cheese breakfast sandwich. There are beautiful flowers along the sidewalk, and plenty of opportunities for people-watching. So we had a great breakfast. read more

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Finally had one their pastries after always eating a breakfast croissant, and my husband always goes for the burrito - the pastries are divine especially the lemon cheese with blueberries- a melt in your mouth experience!!! They never disappoint! Lattes, dirty chai's and brewed and iced coffee's are always the BEST in town!!! read more

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Finally tried this cafe for breakfast. Definitely has a decent breakfast sandwich and a good coffee. Only has outdoor seating so bring a sweater. Only 2 fire pits that make it awkward to eat at. Overall. Good experience. I recommend if you're want just quick bite or it's a nice day out to sit and enjoy a coffee read more

Cafe Elysa - Ultimate breakfast sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Cafe Elysa is quite easy to find on Carlsbad Blvd., and it's conveniently located near all the rest of the action in Carlsbad Village. If you're looking for breakfast and/or a quick coffee break, you don't have to venture far to land here. For my breakfast last Saturday, I ordered the mushroom omelette with hash browns and a mocha. Their mocha was at least as good as any standard Starbucks or Coffee Bean mocha, and the omelette featured a well-cooked layer of egg to hold in the mushrooms and cheese inside. They offered a generous serving of hash browns, and I tend to be a sucker for hash browns. While there might be a few more interesting options for breakfast in and around Carlsbad Village, it's not always feasible to hunt those places down. If you just need breakfast and want to stay put in the village, you probably can't go wrong at Cafe Elysa. read more

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Yelpers come through again! I had a business meeting in Oceanside and stayed in Carlsbad overnight. Since hotel coffee is simply not for me I turned to Yelp and found Cafe Elysa. It was steps from my hotel. Great place to get coffee, and to sit down and enjoy it. It smells amazing inside with so many pastries to choose from. I had a chocolate almond croissant that was so delicious with a perfect coffee. Friendly smiling people to help you get just what you want. Highly recommended by me! read more

Love love love. This is a spot me and my grandma hit at least monthly. It's tasty and such a great location. Although it absolutely sucks to find parking and the line can be super long, it's worth it for the ambiance and food. I personally love the quiches, they're soo yummy! read more

The positive: Reasonable prices make it a good local business to support rather than the Starbucks down the street. Both are cafes two blocks away from Carlsbad state beach. Café Elysa provides are more ample food menu for breakfast and lunch compared to Starbucks. However, Café Elysa can lack in speed when it comes to making espresso-based drinks. I have noticed that the drip coffees and even the food come out faster than a simple cappuccino. I unfortunately do not like the taste of their drip coffee. Yet, their espresso is definitely better than Starbucks. There are no gluten free pastries. Thankfully, "The Goods" is a nearby walk for gluten free donuts. Customer service is ok, could be better. Maybe this place is better known for their food rather than their coffee? Next time I will opt for an avocado toast. read more

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Best morning ever. Carlsbad Beach 2024. Croissant bacon egg & Cheese and fresh the Coffee is great. read more

This is a nice little cafe just off the main drag in Carlsbad and within walking distance of the beach. I liked the patio, which had a nice ocean breeze flowing through it. There was one gentleman drinking coffee and reading a newspaper, another couple having breakfast together, a woman who looked to be studying and me, a guy who was enjoying a breakfast sandwich and watching the world unfold around him. It was a great place to sit, relax and let life slow down. It's dog friendly too. The menu isn't super fancy. Traditional breakfast options are available in the mornin. Burgers, sandwiches and salads as the day moves along. My sausage and egg croissant hit the spot. read more

Cafe Elysa - This is a sausage and egg croissant. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Every time I come here, usually in morning hours, it's amazing. Food, service, and the ambiance is great!

Elysa's was exactly what we were looking for! Had some great coffee, sat outside with our kid. Food came out super fast, was very tasty. Good vibes, friendly staff. Thank you! read more

Hidden secret, locals only...shhh! Just kidding- its a mix of local long time fans and new tourists just off the beach. Dog friendly, great menu excellent coffee plus bakery treats, it closes at 2. You want great food friendly hard working service and a covered patio with gas fired fireplaces in brick circles and garden pots and succulents all around? Dont miss Cafe Elyse! read more

Great local vibe with good value for really good variety of food and close to the beach. I like this place than most the chain restaurants that overcharge for mediocre food. The staff is always nice and they have nice outdoor seating that feels private. read more

I love this spot. It's chill with yummy drinks. You can see the ocean in certain spots. The food is pretty standard, but good.

Very delicious coffee and breakfast, their spicy sausage on a texas toast well recommended. read more

Cafe Elysa - Two spicy sausage on a texas toast and relaxing in the fire pit - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

It was good but lacked a little in flavor. Patio is beautiful, amazing ambience. I ordered the brunch burger with avocado and my husband ordered eggs Benedict. I cut my burger in half and it looked amazing, however the taste just didn't match. The patty and the hashbrowns had no seasoning whatsoever. I had to ask for both hot sauce and ketchup to make up for the lack of salt. My husband said his eggs Benedict was basic but was great and the hashbrowns were perfectly crispy. We also got the honey cinnamon lattes and they were really really good! Only thing was once you get to the bottom, you may get a drink full of cinnamon which can be rough. Definitely will stop by again and try something else on the menu! read more

My fav in town. I love a good French bakery and Elysa's goods are amazing. Fresh every day. And the omelettes, a staple. They also have delicious French roast coffee - what a treat. Thanks - you're the best! read more

We travel here a couple times a year and were looking for a new restaurant. Stumbled upon this and fell in love. Sierra helped us each time (we ended up coming 3 times in a week) and was sooooo helpful and sweet. The patio seating was nice and the food and coffee was amazing. read more

Good food , fresh baked goods, savory food , good coffee patio seating with fire pits close to the ocean and in Carlsbad Village read more

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There were good food, but very unprofessional staff. Making terrible noises by pushing stock of plastic chairs, cleaning bathrooms and sweeping while we all was still eating. Very unpleasant experience. read more

Terrific, quick, homemade food. One block from the beach and our hotel. Many breakfast options and great pastries. Service with a pleasant staff offering lots of free smiles read more

The BEST breakfast place!!! We were on vacation for a week in Carlsbad and we ate here every single morning, it was that good. Can't speak for lunch because we didn't have any, but I'm sure it's incredible. Awesome service and awesome food, what more could you want!? read more

Food was good and service as well. Food came out pretty quick considering we were a party of 10. The chocolate chip muffin was delicious. My bacon egg and cheese croissant as well! Parking was only downside. read more

I've been here many times over the years and enjoyed their food. Now they charge for refills on coffee? No signs about the change in the policy. I won't be back. read more

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Food was delicious and fun espresso drinks. Love the open patio by the beach. Didn't have to wait long for our food.

This cafe is a small shop with plenty of outdoor seating and a menu with a variety of options. There were options for all dietary preferences and our brunch experience here was great. See my ratings breakdown below: Ambiance: 5/5 - The outdoor seating area had plenty of room for us and there were a lot of people there to create an enjoyable brunch atmosphere. Service: 5/5 - The staff was very helpful and friendly. They gave us a number to take to the outside and brought the food out to us when it was ready. Food: 4/5 - We got the avocado toast, bacon egg n cheese on croissant and a blended vanilla bean latte. The avocado toast was good, but seemed like it did not have enough avocado on it when compared to the other ingredients. The feta cheese overtook the flavor of the avocado and thus left something to be desired. The croissant was cooked to perfection and had quality bacon. The blended latte was a bit too sweet for my taste. Price: 4/5 - A tad on the expensive side but understandable given the location and style of food they have. Overall 4.2/5 as there was a bit left to be desired, however was good overall and I would recommend coming here. read more

Great place for a simple breakfast. You order at the counter and they will bring out your food. Service is awesome and the outside patio dining is very relaxing. They even allow pets on in the outside patio. read more

Can I say WOW!!! Thank goodness I finally came here. It is a diamond in the rubble. I will come Back every time when I'm down in Carlsbad. Food was BOMB! I wanted everything in site!!! The service was amazing and now I want to drive and over an hour just to eat there. You have to check them out!! They open early and close early ( 3pm ). I'm so happy I came across this place. They have everything. read more

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One of favorite places for house special lattes! They always have a great selection and offer milk alternatives. The Milky Way is my go to. The bakery has great options that are constantly tempting and the menu itself has a great range of options. The line sometimes may look long but honestly they are fast throughout the ordering process and actual production. There is plenty of outdoor seating and it's easy to walk to from anywhere in the village. Parking isn't always convenient but it's definitely possible. read more

Everything on the menu is delicious! We hosted some friends from Czech Republic and they loved it!

Very nice patio with ample seating and relaxed atmosphere. We always like to come here after a short walk along the beach for coffee and breakfast pastries. I love their almond croissant while my husband always gets a scone. We have ordered breakfast entrees and all are generous portions with fresh ingredients. Also love their fluffy pancakes. While the lines could be long, they do move fast. read more

We went here on a Sunday for brunch. A family friend had recommended this place. There was a line that led outside the building but it went at a relatively decent pace. I ordered the Matcha with soy milk and banana nut waffle. My husband ordered a Hawaiian hazelnut coffee and an omelette with hash brown. The waffle was tasty, not too sweet but it was thinner and smaller than what I had expected. I did not use the syrup since the sweetness was just right for me. The Matcha soy milk drink was delicious but there was still a few bits of Matcha that needed to be mixed. My husband enjoyed his omelette and hash brown. He loved his coffee so much he would definitely return for the coffee. read more