This cute and quirky coffee shop offers impeccable vibes and delicious beverages…read more Walking into this Twin Peaks-esque shop feels like being transported to a liminal and nostalgic dimension. The CRT TV playing VHS tapes, along with the selection of comics and decorations makes this feel like a portal to a different place. The coffee and tea selection is good, with everything they serve being made with attention to care and quality. The service is really welcoming. Employees are warm and kind and always down to help and chat. The space is small with seating inside and outside. Highly recommend to stop by if you're in the area!

Not exactly sure how this café ended up on my list since I don't even live near the Vista area, but…read moreI'm really glad I made the drive out. It was actually one of the few coffee shops open on Memorial Day, which I truly appreciated. I got there around 10am and it was still pretty quiet, so I had plenty of seating choices. I ended up grabbing the table bar by the window with a street view and honestly loved it (10/10). I ordered a latte, which was decent. By around noon the place was booming and there was even a line to order, so I'm glad I came earlier. Overall, it's a really cute retro-style café with lots of fun little details and decor that give it a lot of character.

When the boba craving hits I had to go with a staple. Ding Tea is definitely a boba shop I don't…read morepass up if I want something familiar. One of the few boba shops in this part of Oceanside, you can find a variety of boba shop staples as well many flavor options for anything you can look for. Another appreciation for Ding tea is service is always friendly, fast, and the drinks are consistently delicious across all locations I've visited.

Our favorite place in the area to get boba! The staff is always hardworking, fast, and super sweet…read moredespite the busy rushes they're constantly managing. We typically get the same order every week or so, but last time we tried one of their coffee drinks with foam. We asked if adding the coffee jelly would be good, and we were immediately offered a sample (which sold us!). Their jasmine tea is very fragrant and the normal boba is consistently well made and always fresh. We've never had a bad experience and always leave thinking how nice everybody is. :)

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.

They definitely pack your bowl with rice/salad rather than the protein itself. I got double scoops…read moreof salmon and it was like 5 or 6 large pieces of salmon. The size of the salmon was a little too big for my liking. I feel like it would make more sense to make the salmon pieces smaller with more on your bowl. They barely gave the toppings that were included. It was filling probably because of the rice but if it wasn't for the rice, I don't think it would have been filling at all. There's a lot of indoor seating but the owner was sitting at the corner which was kind of uncomfortable. It was a hot day, and it wasn't very cool in there. I don't know if I'd be back to be honest. Maybe the tea is good?

Really good poke bowls. I love the variety of toppings and sauces. The boba is excellent as well…read more The service was nice and responsive.

Delightfully appointed by an amazing hostess. Beautiful experience. Very hot day but we we were…read moreaccommodated with shade, fans and mister.

My friend and I had a wonderful first visit at Bliss Tea & Treats with Rushell! Her current…read morelocation is in her transformed back patio. As soon as you walk through the entrance gate, you are transported to a lovely tea garden. We did make reservations ahead as it is reservation only. Rushell greeted us and we were quickly seated. We chose the La Dolce Vita Tea Experience. We were able to sniff the tea leaves first in individual test tubes which absolutely helped me pick my tea. I loved that experience! Once everything was selected, we were brought out our teas and salads. The salad was refreshing and I especially enjoyed the fresh tomatoes, garbanzo beans, and house vinaigrette. I had the Eiffel tea and absolutely loved it. I typically prefer black teas with either hints of floral or fruit notes and this tea had the perfect combination. We were then given our individual towers/ tea tiers which consisted of three sandwiches (smoked salmon pinwheels, apple Brie melt, and Prosciutto, Feta And Balsamic Fig Sandwich) of our choosing, a cranberry orange cake scone with creme Fraîche and strawberry preserves, and a trio of desserts (lemon cake with blueberries, petite four, and a rosemary shortbread). I honestly loved everything I ordered. I loved the cake scone as it was very moist and the sandwiches were all divine with powerful flavors in each bite. I didn't love the creme fraîche, as I prefer clotted cream with my scones, but it does offer a great break from sweetness of the cake scone. I especially enjoyed how toasted the Apple Brie melt was. I love short breads and petite fours, so I'm a bit biased but they were my favorite desserts. Not only did we have a lovely time due to the atmosphere, tea, and delicious food, but we thoroughly enjoyed Rushell herself! She was so welcoming and shared so much with us. Happy to always support local and especially women-owned businesses. I can't wait to go back!

Extremely rude barista's... went on wed july 22nd at 1pm and there was two blonde girls working and…read morethey were both so rude and talking to customers like they were dumb, their tone was very condescending and like their poop didn't stink... I couldn't believe it. Definitely won't be going back to this location again The crew needs to be re trained in customer service and JUST BE KIND it's not hard....

This is absolutely my favorite coffee! It's just so tasty. My favorite drink is the hot Mexican…read moremocha. But I have not been disappointed by anything there. Their energy drinks are really good. Their black coffee is fabulous. The only caution I give is that it will keep me up all night. If I drink it at noon I'm not going to bed until at least 3 AM. Every time! So for me, this is definitely a morning coffee place. Line is usually long, but it goes quickly. The consistently long line is definitely a sign of a great coffee place! This is a small location with no indoor seating, but there is a walk up window for ordering.

This spot has grown from a modest churro chop with the occasional taco popup complement to a full…read morefledged food stop offering plenty of authentic Mexican flavors. There are lots to choose from like tortas, tacos, Birria, as well as the namesake sweet churros. On my last visit I got to have one of my childhood favorite fair treats, stuffed churros con Dulce de Leche. Maybe someday they'll also have Guava filling as an option. The spot is tigh, but if has great vibe and the service is always friendly and attentive. The parking is small, but it's manageable if you come at the right time. Keep up the good work, Modern Churro staff!

The best churros I've ever had, and they also serve tacos. I'll be back to try their tacos and more…read moredesserts. Service was great, and the atmosphere has mom-and-pop shop vibes with a very welcoming and clean feel. They also have both Spanish and Mexican style churros with dips you can get filled or on the side: caramel, dulce de leche, or chocolate. Both versions are tasty and come out fresh!! Don't skimp on the potato balls and sandwiches too. I just love this place. I also love that they have affogatos with a legit espresso machine. They use vanilla soft serve for their affogato, and it was delicious. I didn't even miss the traditional gelato aspect.

This coffee stop is located on a one way street. As you head west it will be on your left hand…read moreside. Street parking is available. It is within walking distance of the beach. Not too far from where the Farmers Market and Night Market (both on Thursday) takes place only a block away. Cute coffee stop. It has a two seater table outside right on the sidewalk. It has an open window street facing with 3 bar stools. No screen or glass. It also has 5, 2 seat tables and 1, 4 person table indoors. They have a cute back patio with a few tables and an umbrella for one of the tables for shade. Cute succulent wall decor and mural in the back patio. Take note that the surface in the back patio is loose sand. Has a hard surface but with sandy top. My order today was a large, hot Mexican Mocha and a cinnamon roll warmed up. The Mexican Mocha comes with 2 shots of espresso which I think is standard but they do ask if you want to add more. Two works for me. The mocha was perfect. Not strong but robust enough. The cinnamon roll wasn't huge, perfect size without feeling too guilty having a pastry. The customer service was excellent. Greeted immediately when I walked in and they had the time to make small talk. Friendly smiles which is a plus in my books. The place is clean and the decor is minimal but inviting and makes the place welcoming. I would love to come back and try some other items on their menu. Free Wi-Fi for customers! Stop by and give them a try.

Quaint modern coffee shop just a stone's throw from the O'Side pier. Friendly service, chill…read moreatmosphere and buzzy beans. Yours truly had the brown sugar latte with almond milk and an extra shot of espresso. It comes with two but I needed three in my life. Delicious. Not overly sweet and got my appropriately caffeinated. Cheers!

OG from San Marcos, this has been my go to spot pre covid! Love how spacious the location is along…read morewith a nice outdoor patio! Great coffee, great food, and great baristas. Glad it has finally made its way over to vista :)

Stopped by Ascend Coffee in Vista and was surprised by how big the space is. It has plenty of…read moreseating and seems like a nice spot if you want to hang out or get some work done. I ordered the caramel brulee with 20 percent sugar, but it was not for me. The coffee itself tasted a little burnt and somehow was still overly syrupy sweet. I was hoping the lower sugar level would let more of the coffee flavor come through, but the drink just felt unbalanced. The staff was friendly and the service was good, so I appreciated that. Unfortunately the drink was enough that I do not see myself coming back.

Best Chai Latte I've ever had. Had a taste of fresh ginger and it was so good. Hubby had the…read morechronic tonic and it was good. We can't wait to come back. This place is spacious!! Lots of seating, light, and super airy. Great place to grab a coffee and relax. Parking wasn't an issue. Service wasn't really friendly - no greeting when walked in or when we walked up to the counter. Maybe she was just ready to go home. We'll come back and give it another chance, maybe it was an off day. Lots of cute merchandise available. Some seating outside as well.

Iced matcha latte with oatmilk was milky despite it having a great green color - will try a chai…read morelatte next time It is spacious with plenty of seating inside. Definitely feels like the Oceanside location with more merch/decor geared toward coffee and weed lol - aka always good vibes