This is a gem! My family was visiting from LA to check out the flower fields and I made a…read morereservation for 12 people at 11:30am. They were very accommodating and the service once there was amazing! The inside is a small cafe but they have more seating outside with a covered tent so you don't have to worry about rain or wind. The food was DELICIOUS! Everyone loved their order and we can't wait to go back! A few Menu items that were ordered and highly recommend: vanilla lattes, crunch French toast, breakfast sandwich croissant, traditional Benedict, steak sandwich, strawberry Nutella crepe, and B.Y.O.O. We talked about it all day so we hope to come again next time they visit again.

Wow, what a wonderful French Bistro Restaurant in Carlsbad. We remember this business from its…read moreEncinitas days. They moved to this location around 2022. The ambiance here is TOTALLY CLASSY FRENCH! Upon entering, you feel like you are in a Paris Bistro. The decor is fabulous and wonderful. The patio is well designed as well. Our hostess was very attentive and she had excellent customer service. We ordered: Pear, Fig, & Arugula Flatbread appetizer to share, 1 Beef Bourguignon, 1 Chicken Pesto Panini on Ciabatta, 1 Protein Shake, and 1 Mango Nectar "French Juice". EVERYTHING IS DELICIOUS HERE! Everything was prepared and plated so well. We are definitely fans and will be back now that we know their new location. They offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Including delicious Espresso drinks, French pastries and tarts, etc.

The food is amazing. The beef tallow biscuit breakfast sandwich was beyond all expectations. Can't…read morewait to try more on their menu.

Overall a nice breakfast place with fresh ingredients. It was quite busy when we arrived. You…read moreorder and then sit for beverages and food to be brought to the table. They have tables for two and four as well as a communal table inside and they also have outdoor seating. They also have plenty of parking. We had espresso, guava mimosa, lavender and vanilla matcha and the Blue Dream which were all delicious. I liked the presentation of the espresso on a little tray. The Blue Dream was refreshing and gets its pretty blue hue from pea flower. For breakfast we had the Mediterranean omelette and replaced the potatoes with sweet potato hash. The omelette was packed with fresh vegetables and sweet potato hash was thinly sliced with onions and red peppers. Scrumptious. The lemon ricotta pancakes were topped with strawberries and served with a raspberry jam and maple syrup. I would have liked them to be more fluffy, but they were tasty and the lemon came through. We appreciated that the person who took our food order gave an estimated wait time for food to be brought out as it was busy, but it came out sooner than anticipated, and we never felt that we were sitting and waiting for too long.

Love this place, I'm here at least twice a week. Ashley and Kayla are always very kind and show…read moreamazing customer service. Sean is the best barista. This place never fails to satisfy.

I've only had Parakeet delivered to my office, so I can't comment on the café itself or the…read moreatmosphere yet--but I can definitely comment on the food. This was my second time trying Parakeet, and I'm genuinely impressed. Everything tasted incredibly fresh, healthy, and full of flavor, and the presentation was beautiful. I ordered the avocado toast and an açaí bowl. The avocado toast had a little kick to it, but it was delicious. My original plan was to eat half of each... instead, I ended up finishing both! No regrets though--it was satisfying without feeling heavy. I'll definitely be ordering again and look forward to visiting the café in person. There are so many other items I want to try, although I might just end up ordering these two again. Highly recommend if you're looking for fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared food.

Wow, what a beautiful little bakery. I have been meaning to stop by for a long time but it's a bit…read moreout of the way and I kept forgetting. Today I made a point to go! Parking was easy and plentiful which isn't always the case in the shared business lot. Walking up they have a great patio with umbrellas for shade. I was greeted when I walked in and approached the counter. I instantly recognized the desserts by clement fruits and asked if they were the one and only. They are. Nice to have that option closer. I looked at all the beautiful pastries and cakes but settled on a croissant. I took it to go. When I got home I heated it lightly and throughly enjoyed it with my coffee. I can't wait to come back and try other things including breakfast.

No Vegan food. Nothing, nada. We do have coffee and tea…read moretype beverages that they can make without dairy, but that's it. Beautiful traditional French pastries if you're a dairy animal eater person. Nice café with indoor seating. Friendly people, but not very attentive, they get a bit defensive borderline rude when I started asking about vegan.

We came for the pie but the rest of the food was delicious as well. The California Benedict was…read morespectacular and the home fries were beautifully crispy and perfectly seasoned. The number of pie options was the thing we were most excited about and they had all four of the ones we wanted to try. The staff were friendly and attentive and made our visit great. We will definitely visit again the next time we're in Carlsbad.

A friend of mine loves Village Kitchen & Pie Shoppe and raves about their pies. He's always telling…read moreme I should eat here. So recently, to celebrate his birthday, I brought him here for lunch. The restaurant has a roomy, dog-friendly outdoor patio with tables and umbrellas. My fur-baby was with us, so we went straight to the patio and nabbed a table in a quiet, shaded area. Fernando was our server. He was very pleasant, friendly and attentive the whole time we were there. This is definitely a comfort food kind of place, and the portions are big. I'm glad I looked at the menu online the day before, because the menu is extensive, has a lot of heavier meals that I normally don't eat, and I could take my time finding the right meal. We ordered from the Lunch & Dinner Menu. My friend ordered from the Senior Meals section: corn chowder soup and Meatloaf with Gravy. I ordered from the Burgers section: a Veggie Burger and a side of sweet potato fries. The Veggie Burger comes with lettuce, avocado, tomato, onion and mayo on the side, which allowed me to build my Veggie Burger exactly the way I want it. My friend loved his meal, and I loved mine. I don't know what type of bread was used for my Veggie Burger's bun but it was delicious and seemed freshly baked. I'll be back!

I was looking for tasty, special cookies. The selection…read morewas skimpy (cookies are clearly not their thing!)....and they were very expensive. The packaging was beautiful...but I removed that and put them on a plate! I would have done better buying Tate's in the grocery store.

Came here for Sunday breakfast and had such a good experience! We got here around 9am and…read moresurprisingly had no wait. The seating was spacious and comfortable, and the service was great throughout. We tried the goat cheese & spinach quiche, summer salad, crème brûlée, and lemon meringue tart. The quiche was probably my favorite savory item -- super thick and fluffy with a generous piece of goat cheese on top, and the roasted potatoes on the side were really good too. The summer salad was fresh and loaded with smoked salmon, avocado, mango, and pistachios. Definitely save room for dessert. The crème brûlée had that perfect crunchy caramelized top, and the lemon meringue tart was really cute and had a nice balance of tart and sweet. I love the wide variety pastry selection and how pretty everything looks in the display case. Overall, a really nice breakfast spot -- good food, lots of space, great service, and no crazy Sunday morning wait when we went

This place was absolutely wonderful and surprisingly good! We stopped in just to grab a quick…read morecharcuterie board and ended up with a charcuterie board, multiple sandwiches, salads, and desserts. My wife and I stumbled upon this place accidentally when we were hungry. We wanted to grab something easy for us to graze on. When we walked in, we were absolutely impressed by the cleanliness of the store and the very knowledgeable staff. A staff member took the time to explain to us all the items in the store, and we loved it! Before we knew it, we were buying one of their signature sandwiches, which had mortadella on it. It was absolutely flavorful and wonderful. We then had the charcuterie box for two people, which had a wonderful assortment of truffle-infused cheeses that were just tasty and perfect. Lastly, we had their tiramisu. It was perfectly creamy, just the right amount of coffee, and lightly sweetened. We loved it so much that we ended up going back the next day for more! This is absolutely one of those hidden gems! If you find yourself in the area, it's worth stopping by and grabbing a bite to eat.

Adorable hidden place. The staff was nice and attentive as I chose all the things we wanted to try…read moreas a family. The panini sandwich was great! You could tell the ingredients were top notch. Would have liked a bit more flavor though. The strawberry frasier was delicious as was the chocolate tart and the mousse. Did not care for the bread pudding. Something tasted sour. Definitely recommend this sweet little shop in Carlsbad!

I love meeting friends or my sister here to grab a bite and a drink and sit and talk. The market…read moreitself is pricey if you are shopping for groceries, but they do offer fresh bread from Bread Underground and other specialty snacks and other items I like to take home at the end of my visit. I usually order an iced matcha latte with oat milk and a Sweet Toast inside the market, then when I'm ready I switch to a cup or two of hard kombucha, which always has ingredients plucked from the farm, depending on what is seasonal. Everything is always delicious and delightful. Service at this walk-up coffee area is friendly. There is plenty of seating outside, in the front or back of the open-air market, and lingering for hours is encouraged. I like taking a walk around the perimeter farm while I'm there as well. There is an apothecary and a brewery on the premises, as well as a coffee roasting area. This part of the farm always seems to be closed for a private event, but that just adds to the bustling and community atmosphere. There is a couch area with a fire pit (and one in the back) in addition to the assortment of tables, a huge grass area and a natural (wood) climbing structure for kids to play, and sometimes they have live music there. There are always families and Encinitas locals hanging out and enjoying all that this place has to offer. There is a pizza stall in front of the market, as well as Huerta Tacos stand in back. Hours for these vary depending on the day. Both are not cheap, but the food is fresh and delicious, made with quality ingredients and interesting flavors. I sometimes treat myself to either, depending on who I'm with or what time of day it is. There is also a restaurant upstairs, and I have eaten there once, but prefer coming to hang at the Harvest Market and getting my food and drinks there. I live in the Vista/Carlsbad area, but it is worth the 20-25 minute drive to come hang out here for the afternoon!

Vegan beetroot hummus! I purchased a small container $5 of this bright beautiful hummus, mild in…read moreflavor, not tart nor sweet. You wouldn't know there were beats in it aside from the color, it tastes pretty close to a standard, chickpea hummus. Found inside the harvest market deli cooler with the snacks & drinks near the prepared salads to grab & go items. They have lots of fresh produce, fresh bread, and packaged cracker chip items to purchase and enjoy with it. It was cool creamy and refreshing. I enjoyed it with some fresh artisan bread. Nice filling, healthy snack. The market has a variety of fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers, including edible ones, a small Café with hot and cold, freshly made drinks, including the option of ones with vegan plant milk, as well as a small baked goods case full of vegan cookies and muffins. Nice selection of interesting drinks, including Matcha & Ube. A nice selection of vegan items for sale. This very modern up scale barn is on a spacious property with ample outdoor hard seating, including individual chairs, both metal and wood picnic tables with benches, hardwood Adirondack chairs around a large fire pit in the back. If you prefer soft seating like me, there are only a few on the property, a couch by the outdoor fireplace inside up in the restaurant and balcony. The outdoor pizza kitchen has a variety of made to order cooked in front of you pizzas including vegan (must ask for vegan cheese substitute) or gluten-free egg, white and cauliflower crust. The Cook said most of the pizzas can be made with the vegan cheese. Included a few nice options with pesto sauce, truffle, mushroom, and more. After seeing a few come out out of the oven with the bubbled crust, I'm looking forward to returning and giving one a try. It seemed to be the favorite menu item of the outdoor diners, as the tables were full of them. Parking is on a dirt and gravel stretch so skip the sandals and flip-flops & wear closed toed tennis shoes. There are walking paths around the properties so you can get in a nice stroll before having a nibble and a drink. The path around the property you'll see their crops of produce and flowers growing as well as the animals they have: horses, goats pigs. Upstairs after 4 PM, they have a nice clean-looking modern style restaurant featuring a nice menu with a variety of six vegetarian and one vegan pasta option. The hostess, who claimed she was also vegetarian was quick to point out all the vegetarian options some can be converted to vegan by omitting the cheese or dairy ingredient. There's a nice tall bar upstairs with stools and one TV for watching news or sports. Apparently they have a brunch weekends only with a menu that also looks very inviting. The property has a large selection of bottled wines, a micro brewery and a coffee bean brewery. Family friendly, a nice place to go to get a bite and drink, stretch your legs, enjoy fresh air (although a bit dusty near parking lot). Country music is playing loudly in and around the property. We have an expanse of grass for picnic in a play area that's very natural and organic and appearance and a glass house which opens up onto a hard scape patio available for a private event events. The people were friendly and welcoming. It's a spot of natural plot of country near the coast line in Encinitas.