Captain's Grounds Coffee

LOVE this spot. Tons of seating, easy parking, and every drink we got absolutely slapped…read more I got the almond milk matcha which was creamy, balanced, not overly sweet. My friends got the vanilla oat milk cortado and the Honey Please latte with oat milk and both were 10/10 too! The baristas are super knowledgeable and personable. Such a solid coffee shop. Definitely a go-to when i'm in the area!

The coffee shop has a pleasant aesthetic look. Plenty of seating both inside and outside. Nice…read morelarge parking lot. We arrived around 11am on a Sunday and the line wasn't too long. We ordered a latte, a matcha latte with oat milk, and a chocolate croissant. Milk texture and temperature were right on point for both drinks! Nice strong coffee flavor in the latte. My husband thought the latte was a tiny bit runny/watery (if that makes sense) but I thought it was fine. I'm not an oat milk drinker, but I enjoyed the flavor of the oat milk. The tiny downside is that the oat milk kinda overpowers the matcha flavor. It was a nice smooth drink. We also ordered a chocolate croissant and it was good too. I was happily surprised to find this coffee shop and will definitely go back and even get coffee beans there.

Breakfast Sando

PSL and Cold Fashioned

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Revolution Roasters

4.3(202 reviews)

Revolution Roasters is located in a shopping center with a couple of other food vendors. Seating…read moreinside is limited but there is a good amount of seating outside. The esthetic is really nice and as good as the coffee. It looks like they have seasonal offering that changes with the four seasons of the year. For spring seasonal I had a pistachio latte. I really liked what I can only assume is their in house syrup. Think Starbucks pistachio latte, but two times better. This coffee place is for those who don't do Starbucks. Vanilla flat white was just as good. I would say Carlsbad for coffee this place is a must stop.

hot pistachio latte 10/10…read more iced honeycomb latte (cardamom & honey) 7/10 - lots of earthy flavors, not sweet but has a good espresso & milk ratio, so I enjoyed it still. This was such a cute little coffee shop - lots of unique flavors all with in-house made syrups and yummy pastries! There is NO INDOOR SEATING here however, but a cute little set up outdoors with bouquets available for purchase from a vendor! Overall, a great experience! Very friendly baristas and quick service.

Seasonal toast

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interim coffee

4.8(65 reviews)

Small, quaint, friendly, a perfect cup! What a nice surprise to find this spot. 3 small tables…read moreoutside, a friendly guy serving up the juice!

Hands down the best hidden gem coffee around. I'm going to say it -- I think it's the best coffee…read moreI've ever had. The cortado is where it's at. Thank you, Interim, for starting my days with a smile.

It doesn't look like much but oh boy are you in for a treat!!

Perfect curtado cup! There is a small thumb indent for easier sipping!

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The Goods

4.5(1.4k reviews)

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.

The donuts are still beautiful and food good but their service has really gone downhill…read more Two girls at the counter chatting when I walked in. It took a moment to get their attention. I smiled and commented on the donuts and that broke their gossipy reverie. One immediately walked away like she couldn't be bothered to work, only a paid gossiper. There was no one in the store other than me. She rung me up with a flat attitude like she just got out of jail and was miserable. Her name is Bre. I ordered a dirty chai. With two other items. She wouldn't give a to go box like they usually do. It came off super cheap. She told me to just cover it with a lid even tho I told her I had a dog in the car that would eat it and it was chocolate sprinkle. Traditionally they stop and make the coffee and then move on to the next guest. She was in a really bad mood so she kept taking donut orders until about 5 guests deep. Then she got 2 other coffee orders so she stopped to make coffee. About 10 to 15 minutes after I paid for my other order she makes my dirty chai. A kid and a mom are right by the counter. The kid grabs my drink and spills it on the counter and on the floor. She sees this. It's right in front of her. She says oh no that's not yours. Then she wipes it off and tries to pass it off to me like I didn't see. I said no, you're not going to re make it? She goes no, it's not my fault he spilled it. I was like I want a refund. She goes why. I'm like the drink spilled and you didn't even offer or try to remake it. This place had really gone downhill. Service is awful. The donuts look nice but they've been sitting out and are stale. The same with crossaint I had. I would not go back here anymore. Awful experience. Drove out of my way to come here today. It's a shame. This place used to be really friendly and fresh and top of the line customer service, Management needs to rework things before they completely go downhill but it seems they are already there.

Inside (April 2026)

Strawberry shortcake

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Chocolate sprinkled donut, white sprinkled donut.

Lofty Coffee

4.0(174 reviews)

1.0 mi

Had such wonderful service here! Every barista we interacted with were so welcoming and kind…read more Although they are busy, we could still find some seating on the patio and our drinks came out quickly. I came here specifically for matcha but luckily my husband had a latte so we could try both. I absolutely loved my matcha as it was delicious and refreshing. My husband and I also both enjoyed his salted caramel latte. Perfect balance of light sweetness to delicious coffee. I also ordered their pistachio/rose donut and it was so moist, light, and most importantly delectable. Between great service, good seating, and delicious treats and drinks, it was a wonderful experience.

Great outdoor seating with some light heating, too! Really good people-watching…read more I ordered their nola style cold brew. It was a little milky for my personal liking, but I loved the mint addition. Service was quick, prompt and friendly!

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Lemon cookie and vanilla latte

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Baba Coffee - Carlsbad

4.0(392 reviews)

1.0 mi

Found out about this place a year ago. My first time went upstairs to see an awesome jazz band…read moreplay. The menu, the coffee and the staff are truly amazing! Six out of five stars.

Amazing Vibe and Good Coffee…read more Atmosphere: This place is beautiful! -Downstairs is where you come to do work, laptop and computer area or you can hang out -Upstairs is nicely decorated with a view of the state street where you can enjoy your beverages and socialize (they don't allow computers upstairs) -Events: they host live jazz music along with other events! Drinks -Latte -Matcha Both were good. They also serve alcoholic beverages! Service is friendly! Overall. It's two stories and has a GREAT interior design. The coffee is good too! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

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Lox Bagel and Iced Dirty Chai Latte

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Strawberry Chocolate Latte...so delicious

Revolution Roasters

4.3(775 reviews)

0.0 mi

I drove up to go to Boomers for a school event, and yes, I hit some traffic in the afternoon. The…read moredrive made me sleepy, so on my way back, since now the traffic was heavier, I looked for some place to grab a coffee. Revolution came up and was close. Right off of Vista Way in Oceanside. Scored a spot right in front...must've been kismit! They have the regular coffees but also some signature drinks as well. But it looks like there's some seasonal coffees too. Friendly hello when it was my turn. Me: So what do you think, butterscotch or pistachio? He: I would say pistachio because sometimes the butterscotch is too sweet for some. Pistachio it was! So definitely inquire about the seasonal coffees because this was delicious! Great flavor and dark chocolate shavings on top. This helped keep me awake on my long drive home! Love that they're local! Also bought The Colores blend which they happily ground for me, and it is really good! Mellow flavor with a hint of dark chocolate finish. I now have a great spot to stop at if in the area and in need. They have great outdoor seating that's dog friendly, and a nice dining area.

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

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

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Dreamwave Coffee

4.8(215 reviews)

2.1 mi

Locally owned & operated

Kid friendly

We had the High Tide and the Horchata Latte. Both were delicious and gave us a killer start to the…read moreday. Loved the aesthetic and the staff was very kind.

Discovered this fantastic coffee shop today. Great vibes once you walk in. Great art design inside…read moretoo. The owner Mike is quite personable and makes you feel welcomed immediately. Had the High Tide made by Riley and it was incredible. It was the perfect temperature, and not too sweet. I don't typically write reviews but this place is a must try. The banana bread was also excellent. I'll be going back again soon.

High Tide - Our coconut vanilla Latte made with our house-made coconut vanilla syrup.

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Vinaka Cafe

4.2(667 reviews)

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The best ever coffee shop cafe See previous reviews from…read moreme! I have to come here almost everyday when I'm in town I live 2000 miles away . Give me a nap and to put my cheese in to take a picture of.

I got the ice oatmilk latte and it was REALLY GOOD! I highly recommend their coffee. The location…read moreis a bit hard to find. They are located on the second floor of this shopping area in the Carlsbad Village. The inside has an indie vibe, a bit dark for me. The tables outside were nice but a bit dirty. I got a bacon, egg and avocado sandwich. It wasn't overpriced and was quite delicious. I opted for no cheese but it would have been nice if it came with some kind of sandwich spread. Without the spread, the sandwich tasted a bit dry. Service was good. There is free parking at the plaza.

Inside Vinaka Cafe

Lox & Bagel Plate Sandwich

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Iced oat milk latte in a weird plastic cup

Wildland

4.1(465 reviews)

0.9 mi

Long overdue review! We've been here about 4 times and had to share the food here is absolutely…read moreexcellent, the vibes are great, and every server we've encountered was just wonderful. We enjoy going to their other restaurants Campfire and Jeune et Jolie, but Wildland is the place to go for breakfast in Carlsbad. Try the breakfast sando and any of the pastries. Big shout out to Floor Manager, Jared who helped us during a very busy Mother's Day weekend when the line was just about out the door. After he realized we were there to order takeout, he took care of us at the bar and saved us from a very long wait. We really appreciated this and understood he was very busy, but still made time to give us a great experience. It reminds us why we love going to this group of restaurants. We saw him again today and when we mentioned we're interested in going to Lilo for our Anniversary, he gave us a quick tour of the dining area, which was nice to see. Thanks, Jared! We'll be back. soon!

What a beautiful restaurant! Had to try due to other yelp great food reviews!…read more Loved the farm to table concept~ sourced locally! The snap peas were yummy! The homemade sourdough was on point. Tried a couple of pizzas and pasta dishes. We were told that food would come out staggered. Pizzas would come first.... And they did. We came at 5 when the restaurant wasn't yet busy. Someone stopped by to box our pizza before all the food came out. I watched food dropped to other tables wondering why it was taking way too long more than 45 minutes... The pasta with sausage never came out... they boxed it and comped it but it was a little too late... Cocktails were pricey. Paid $17 for a coffee martini.... Wanted to try the fishbowl but at $75 I will go get a handle at a third of the price... Bonus dog friendly on outside dirt patio