Had the privilege to sample another awesome Yelp Elite Experience at Dreamwave Coffee in Carlsbad, and tbh.... this place is brewed w love and possibly a hot plate!! The owners are an adorable young couple who treat coffee like it's a sacred art form!!! Mike walked me through their whole flavor making wizardry, and I'm convinced he's either a coffee alchemist or just really into hot plates!! We tried the High Tide (coconut vanilla latte) and the Dream (macadamia nut latte)both were dreamy and refreshingly NOT sugar bombs, which we greatly appreciate!! My pancreas said thank you!! Bonus points: They've got retro books and a Super NES to play while you wait. Coffee, nostalgia, and good vibes?!?! Yes, please!!!!! Go support this rad local biz before the secret gets out!!! Thank you to Audrey, the Yelp Team and Dreamwave Coffee for putting together such a delicious event crafted w love!!! read more

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Thank you Dreamwave Coffee for the complimentary coffee and great drink and food experience. Perfect day for me to visit, nice overcast with a bit of chill in the air last Tuesday. I'm familiar with this area. Businesses share the parking lot with a gym, pharmacy and grocery store nearby. So plenty of parking. Nice spot for some delicious coffee and a bite! Ella was the barista that took my order. She also shared some info on the business and which coffee was use for my special latte. My Silly Old Bear Latte was just a tad strong, mostly smooth and perfectly blended with honey and cinnamon. And what a cute design on top, don't you agree?! The Molasses cookie was heavenly! I thought I had found the perfect Molasses cookie elsewhere and thought after biting into this one here I have another place to get a good cookie! I inquired about the cookie and it's from the place I found the perfect molasses cookie prior to visiting here. Praeger Bakery! My mouth is watering just typing about it! The Wake & Bacon breakfast sandwich simply scrumptious. Who doesn't like smoked apple bacon?! I was informed that Mike the owner is the artist of the art on the walls. Place is roomy enough. A lot of seating and maybe not. Just depends how busy it can be. Thank you Dreamwave team and for a yummy place to visit. I'll be back for sure read more

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Thank you Audrey for accepting my RSVP and for making this connection in my neighborhood. I was excited to get my coffee-fix on for the Memorial Day Weekend :-) Dreamwave Coffee was easy to get to. I didn't realize it was in the Carlsbad Plaza South Shopping Center...now I know. I walked inside a welcoming atmosphere with throwback vibes. It was nice to see my Yelp Elite Friends already enjoying their Yelp Elite experience. The owner, Mike, was super cool. What a great sense of humor! There's some super cute seating inside and outside plus trippy wall art....creating a dreamy mood. I decided to order a hot macadamia nut latte (aka "The Dream") with housemade macadamia crunchies. My coffee was ready in no time. It was super delicious and dreamy! Thank you Mike for your warm hospitality. I will definitely be coming back for more specialty coffee drinks. What a dream! Please go check out Dreamwave Coffee!! read more

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Dreamwave is just excellent. It's so clear that this coffee shop is built on passion. Dreamwave isn't just some standard shop dishing out subpar caffeine. Dreamwave cares! So many intentional choices--from the art to the retro details to the made-in-house menu--that this place is an immediate win for the area. I'm so happy to have Dreamwave in my neighborhood. My kids love tagging along (see free rings + pokemon battle tips) and I love the coffee. Pleasantly surprised by The Dream. I wouldn't typically order something macadamia because my mind would think "sweet," but I was assured it wasn't. It was fantastic & loved the lil crumbly addition. Looking forward to supporting this biz again and again. Thank you, Audrey, for highlighting a fun spot in north Carlsbad! read more

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I love good coffee and this fits the bill! I met another elite friend here and the owner was at the counter. He offered us taste of a Matcha drink either strawberry or coconut vanilla on ice. I chose the coconut vanilla and it was really good. He explained that they have been open just six weeks, which would explain why I had hadn't heard of them yet. They roast their beans locally in Mission Valley. They also make a lot of their syrups and other things in house. I love that. I ordered the high tide latte made with their homemade vanilla bean syrup, coconut and oat milk. It was not sweet at all with a hint of coconut and vanilla. We sat outside on the great little patio. It was quite caffeinated and I was buzzing for a few hours. The cafe itself is super cute, with some old-school video games, some cute art, and even a ring you choose the color and you choose the meaning, one was protection, one was strength and one was telepathy and a few others. It's fun!! I will totally come back when I'm around this area. Thank you, Audrey, Dream Wave Coffee, and Yelp for this afternoon pick me up. read more

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First time coming to this unique cafe. Indoor decor super cute and very inviting. I was greeted by their owner Mike and he is super nice and gave me a bit of history about this cafe. They have been opened for 6 weeks now! They make their flavors in house and their matcha is top grade. He recommended me "the High Tide" as my first drink here and he was able to sub milk with oat milk. Let me just say this drink is spot on! Love the flavor combinations of coconut, vanilla, and oat milk and it tasted super rich. I was very much surprised by this intense and delicious flavor! I also got a molasses cookie to api with my drink and it was warmed up so nice and gooey with a herd crispy shell. Quite tasty. Plus he gave me a few samples of their ice cold matcha and strawberry matcha drinks as well. Let's just say all items that I tried today was superb. Rest of Mike's staff was super friendly. I like how there's also merchandise (hats, mugs, tumblers, hoodies, and shirt) for sale. There's even free rings at the cashier as well. They also have breakfast sandwhiches that I plan I trying next time I'm visiting this cafe. At the end of my drink there's still a heart!!! Thanks Audrey for this YEE! I found a new hidden gem and will definitely come back here again soon. read more

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Came here after morning exercise and I was so looking forward for this treat. Thank you Dreamwave, Yelp elite and Audrey for this wonderful experience. I ordered the Silly Old Bear and almond croissant. They both were delicious. read more

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This owner of this new coffee place was so friendly and welcoming! I love to see a business owner so enthusiastic about their business and happy to share it. He shared that they roast their own coffee beans. I was offered a choice of three coffee drinks. I selected the silly old bear which had a nice cinnamon flavor. I was also given a sample of the strawberry matcha which was very good. The coffee presented was beautiful with the leaf design on top. So nice to find a new coffee place. I will recommend them to friends. Thank you to Yelp and to Dreamwave for the opportunity and the experience. read more

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Thank you Dreamwave, Yelp Elite and Audrey, for this coffee experience. The opportunity to try locally roasted coffee beans and house made syrups. The Dream with Macadamia Nut Sauce was good and not too sweet. You can request the amount of syrup to your liking. Interior is fun and superhero feel to empower people to dream big! read more

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What a neat place! As soon as we walked in we were greeted with a smile and welcome from Mike and the awesome staff. We were in our way up to LA so we were in need of caffeine for sure. Dreamwave has different options from other coffee houses and what is extra cool is that they make their own syrups in house! The coconut was tasty (I need to go back to try the mac nut as well). Drip coffee was good, my daughter's black tea was also light and refreshing (Saturday's flavor was peach) and my son really liked the morning bun. I got the High Tide iced and the combination of coconut and vanilla was a perfect match. Loved all the hand done drawings in store and the artwork around as well. It was fairly busy when we went which is good and the staff was working to get everyone their stuff pretty quickly. Great location, close to the freeway and amazing coffee and people! Thank you Dreamwave and Audrey for a sweet Elite Experience!!! read more

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The Yelp elite offer was for one (1) of the following: * The Dream. The macadamia nut syrup really hit home for me. They do it right!! * Silly Old Bear. * High Tide (the sweetest option of the 3) I also got to try samples of the matcha strawberry and vanilla coconut matcha (over ice) and both won me over. I make matcha at home on a daily so it was GREAT to try these. A few things to know: * their syrups are all made in house. * they have ceremonial grade matcha. Mike, the owner - is really passionate about this place. I love the vibes and personal touches he's done, especially the retro Super Nintendo games. Very nostalgic! Thank you Mike and Yelp for letting me try this new place! We'll definitely be back! read more

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Loved this modern-quirky cute coffee shop that hosted this elite event. Walking in, it already had a great vibe. It has a vaporwave aesthetic. When we checked in, Mike (the owner) let us know that they roast the beans themselves and make their own syrups. He also shared the popular drinks. We were given samples while we waited then enjoyed their absolutely delicious coffee. Overall, this was a great experience! read more

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Dreamwave Coffee is tucked away to the left of the shopping center (left of Vons). It would be easy to miss this place. I came here on a Saturday morning. Mike (owner) gave us a briefing of the place. They have been open for 6 weeks. All the coffee is made in their Mission Valley location but the flavorings are made in-house. The place had a cool retro vibe. There was a small tv in the front and back of the store. One tv had Street Fighter which you can play. There's indoor and outdoor seating. The Dream and High Tide were part of the Yelp offer. I opted for The Dream since it had less sweetness of the two. They added little crunchy macadamia nuts as a topping. It was the perfect amount of sweetness for me. My husband ordered the Home Run and it was tasty. It had a nice orange scent. You would smell it, and the flavor comes later in your sip, but then is more pronounced as you continue to drink it. It's a little more on the sweeter side compared to The Dream. Loved both of them. It's rare that my husband mentions that a coffee is good... he did say he really liked this one. Mental note ;) The menu is small but all worth checking out. They have some pastries and breakfast sandwiches as well. There's plenty of parking. They close at 5pm. This place is now bookmarked in my Yelp for future visits. Thank you Yelp (Audrey) and Dreamwave Coffee for sharing (otherwise it would have taken me longer to come across this place)! read more

I met the owner Mike. He is awesome!!! Super informative!! Loved how everything is made in house...so cool! I got the dream. It's really good. Not overly sweet, not super strong, great flavor! Love the ambiance! While you wait you can play old school video games like street fighter! That was fun The outside patio is super cute! Love all the plants out there. Will most definitely be back to try the wake and bacon!!! The only thing that was annoying was my directions was trying to take me to the drug store next door. Now that I know it's next to the gym I go to, it'll be easier for me to find read more

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What used to be a Coffee Bean (RIP) is now a locally owned independent shop with a pretty cool owner who said they roast all their coffee in the mission valley area and make all their flavorings and tings in house. Stopped here on the way to work and picked up a 3 pack of caffeine. I opted for a matcha latte w/ oat milk and rosemary which added a nice scent and subtle flavor. Wife and niece each got the dream and chai (with orange flavoring) and liked it. Vibes inside are rad! They've got a baby TV playing old school movies and a Japanese Super Nintendo where I got my butt kicked by the computer in street fighter 2. Support local! read more

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Thanks Dreamwave coffee and our CM Audrey for this Yelp elite event. Cute little coffee shop located in a shopping complex. Service was friendly. As a Yelp elite you get to choose from the Dream which is a macadamia nut latte or silly old bear a honey cinnamon latte or high tide a coconut vanilla latte. I was in between the dream and silly old bear but ultimately went with the dream which is their signature latte. It has a strong flavor and you can taste the macadamia. I kind of wish I would've went with the silly old bear as it probably would've been sweeter. Don't get me wrong the dream latte was still good. I ordered a morning bun for my husband who said it tasted like a cinnamon bun without all the frosting in a good way. He's not a fan of frosting. I tried the dream cream cheese bagel. The cream cheese is a honey walnut cream cheese with orange zest. Definitely different. Overall, cute coffee shop that gave eclectic beach vibes. read more

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The store is so well decorated and a DREAM! There are many retro games to see and merch to buy their music is at a good volume and not too loud. Also, the servers are the kindest of all coffee shops I ever been, and their drinks are I got their high tide specialty drink and it was creamy and super delicious Definitely recommend for work space or just to spend time w friends! read more

Elite Experience: Dreamwave Coffee - Store front - Yelp Events Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Grabbed a coffee on the wa home from work. The staff was friendsly and the store was clean with a nice throwback vibe. I had the coconut and vanilla iced coffee and it was excelent. Just the right balance of vanilla, coconut and coffee. Tasted nice and fresh. Thanks to Dreamwave coffe, Audrey, and Yelp for this tasty treat! read more

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Had a great experience at the Dreamwave coffee. The store was very clean, the staff was friendly and welcoming, and the drink selections were good. I tried the Silly Old Bear latte with a Blueberry scone. The latte was made well with a nice hint of cinnamon. We used to come to this spot often when it used to be Coffee Bean and Tea. This new endeavor sure looks poised to keep with our old favorite. We'll be back soon. read more

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What a joy to see something new come into this empty space. What was once Coffee Bean (and I was sad to see it go), is now "Dreamwave Coffee." The owner was so lovely and allowed me to visit a day earlier than the event because I would be out of town for the weekend. He gave me the full rundown on their drinks and roasting process. You can tell he takes great pride in his product! I tried the Dream Latte with macadamia nut syrup as is. I opted for oat milk but left the sugar content as is. It was tasty but very light in my opinion! I would almost opt for a dash more of the syrup so I could taste it. All syrups are made in house and the 90s vibes are high. Super cute patio and decor. I will be back for sure. Thank you to Dreamwave and Audrey for a wonderful pick-me-up! read more

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Not only was I excited to try a new coffee shop for a yelp event, but it is one super close to me. Now I have a new go-to cafe thanks to Yelp and our incredible Yelp Elite team! I brought my husband along for this event so we could try multiple things, but honestly the vibes of the cafe itself were fantastic right off the bat. I loved the original artwork/murals, the brightness of the cafe, and the fun custom merch. We really loved their "Do You Remember" corner as they had lots of options to really get you to hang out at their cafe. They had some fun video games, books, manga, etc. I really loved their little table shapes as they were very fun and definitely went with their vibe/theme. Really easy to work, study, or play in the cafe. Plenty of parking too since it's in a large plaza (between CVS and Planet Fitness). We did get to try their vanilla coconut matcha and The Dream (macadamia nut) latte. The Dream latte was a literal dream! It was SO good. The coffee itself was fantastic and barely anything was added to it, just the macadamia nut milk really. Not sweet whatsoever but still perfect. I also loved their vanilla coconut matcha. They use ceremonial grade matcha and create all of their syrups in-house. The vanilla coconut was a delicious addition to their matcha. Honestly I could drink this everyday. I will say all of the syrups sound delicious so I can't wait to go back to try them all. So happy to have found a new local favorite! read more

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Dreamwave Coffee is such a vibe! I love that they roast all their beans in Mission Valley and make all their syrups in-house -- you can tell there's real care behind what they do. I tried the macadamia coffee, which was super strong and bold. I didn't get much macadamia flavor, but if you love rich coffee, this one's for you. I'm definitely curious to try more from their growing menu! The decor is what really sets this place apart. Retro box TVs, a playable Street Fighter arcade in the back, and a cozy little library with books by Kurt Vonnegut and Ai Weiwei? Such a cool blend of nostalgic and artsy. Highly recommend checking it out -- I'll definitely be back to explore more of the drinks! read more

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A cozy coffee shop with a nod to the 90s! It includes staples of the decade, like vintage electrics- hand held phones, square televisions, and the classic street fighter game. There is even a small library towards the back where you can read a book while there. Looking around inside at all the carefully curated items helped pass the time while I waited for my order. I ordered the silly old bear which had a good blend of coffee and oat milk. I paired it with a chocolate croissant. It was hard to choose one pastry but I can never pass up on a chocolate treat. It was warmed up and tasted as if it had just come out of the oven. I enjoyed my midday pick me up outside in their outdoor seating. The umbrellas made the breeze feel even nicer. Highly recommend checking out this location and all the throwbacks to the 90s! Thanks yelp for introducing me to another great local spot!! read more

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Thank you Dreamweave Coffee, Yelp and Audrey for offering this experience! Visited Sunday morning at 9:30am. Upbeat baristas and excellent coffees! I had the Dream latte...it was served hot and it was delicious! My guest had the drip coffee, plain. His was also served hot and he said it was very tasty. read more

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This was a great way to start the day. We were well caffeinated to kick off the holiday weekend and that's all thanks to Audrey and the Dream Wave team. I veered away from my typical order, a black americano, and tried The Dream. That macadamia nut flavor hit the spot. I'll be back to try more things on the menu. Cheers! read more

Elite Experience: Dreamwave Coffee - Coffee time! - Yelp Events Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Love the vibes! Super cute decor and fun stickers with each drink :) I typically like my coffee on the sweeter side but I can appreciate the focus towards the quality of their amazing coffee beans and delicious house made syrups! Georgia was super sweet and gave me the rundown of everything they had to offer and even gave me some samples of their matcha they had. I can be picky with matcha but theirs was perfectly silky smooth and not super thick and sweet. So the sample convinced me and I had to get one for my partner which she also loved! Overall love the spot, if I lived in the area I'd definitely frequent this spot to enjoy some cool vibes and killer coffee as I get some work done. read more

Elite Experience: Dreamwave Coffee - Coconut Vanilla Matcha and The Dream (Macadamia Nut Latte) - Yelp Events Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Absolutely love this place! The owner Mike is super nice, and the staff are all polite and friendly. I really enjoyed my High Tide and my husband loved his Americano. Of all the drinks the Matcha is by far my fave, since Im not much of a coffee drinker. The patio makeover they did is super cute. The space is bright and open with a fun 80s video game vibe. What a great opportunity to support a small local biz. I can't wait to bring more people back and try the food. Thanks Mike!! read more

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Radical vibes! For my perk, I got The Dream, their signature mac nut latte. No modifications needed, it was perfection -- balanced and not overly sweet. We also ordered Silly Old Bear, a honey cinnamon latte, that was fantastic as well. The owner, Mike, was super friendly and incredibly passionate about his product. Located in a large plaza between Planet Fitness and CVS, I can't believe I've missed it even though I come here fairly often. So glad Yelp introduced me, and now I have a new coffee spot in my rotation. Thanks Mile and Audrey! read more

Great coffee place with food, teas, and a chill vibe. The owner Mike was pretty cool. I think this place use to be a Peet's coffee and Dreamwave is way better. They also have an old school tv and video game to play while you wait. Some free rings to make you feel like you have a super power and merch. I bought a hoodie. I got the dream coffee. It was pretty good and not too sweet. My friend got the same drink and breakfast sandwich which was pretty tasty. I'll definitely come back. I live pretty close by. read more

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I've been DREAMing of what was to come of the closed down Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf coffee spot. A WAVE of excitement came over me when I found out this is a new coffee joint! Its whimsical and retro gamer vibe was super welcoming and nostalgic. I think the static tv was subliminally telling me to buy all the merch because I wanted everything! Mike greeted us with his looping running joke that he claimed he made with every Elite that graced his establishment. I loved the kind and playful demeanor. And being that I'm a kid at heart I picked out a magical ring for myself too. Out of the three Yelp PERKolated options I choose the High Tide. It's a 12oz cuppa of coconut vanilla goodness & I got it with the Almond milk option MmmmMmmMmm. I like that the drinks are not too acidic nor too sweet. I opted to have the molasses cookie. Divine! Lexi (I believe that's her name) made my latte. I appreciate the fresh roasts, effort, history behind, and enthusiasm that Mike has brought to C'Bad. It's always great running into my favorite date crasher and fellow Elite Ann V! Although we all were wearing blue it's never a blue moment when fellow YELPer friends show up too! Thank you Audrey L and Yelp North San Diego for making this possible for us. We came into this venue as strangers but left feeling like we were ol' time friends. We felt the Luv and good energy here. read more

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Guys run, don't walk to this event!!! What an amazing cafe. I believe the owner roasts the beans himself, and they have house made syrups. I was in love with the aesthetic of the cafe, and I will 100% be back. Might be my new favorite in noco! read more

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The 90s decor is so cute! I ordered the Dream Latte. The drink was ready fast and tasted delicious. I also tried their blueberry scone which was good with the latte. Parking was easy and service was good. Thank you Audrey from Yelp and Dreamwave! read more

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This place is such a vibe! My 5-year-old and I dropped in to sample our Elite perk (thank you to Audrey & Yelp!), and I was especially excited because I hadn't been into the building since it was a Coffee Bean, however long ago that was. Immediately upon entry I was delighted by all the fun decor - the groovy frilly-edged pink tables, the trippy mural on the wall, the colorful and eye-catching Dreamwave merch and the built-in cabinetry in the back featuring a retro gaming console and books you can read while you hang out and sip your coffee. "Phones are for losers!" The gal at the register was super friendly, giving me the rundown of the menu and what I was welcome to try (I ended up choosing the iced macadamia drink - I sadly forget the name!), while my daughter was eyeballing the free colorful plastic rings in a bowl on the counter. She was invited to choose one to keep, and she opted for the pink Time Jump ring, which she was thrilled about. We also grabbed an apple juice which much to my delight was Martinelli's brand in the classic glass (I usually see them in plastic these days!) apple bottle. Safe to say, with a free ring on her finger and apple juice all to herself, my kiddo was over the moon. Once we both had our drinks of choice we just sat and enjoyed the ambiance for a good while. I noticed they cleaned up and outfitted the outside patio in the space between Dreamwave and Rite Aid, which was always a blank eyesore when Coffee Bean was still in business, so I was stoked to see a clean, inviting space with great seating that patrons can enjoy on those upcoming warm, sunny days. Overall we had a wonderful first visit to Dreamwave Coffee and will absolutely be back to patronize this sweet new neighborhood business! read more

Thank you, Yelp, for the event! I got the Dream, which has housemade macadamia nut syrup. It tasted exactly like a roasted macadamia nut and was not sweet. I love the designs that the owner drew, and I can't wait to come back to try other drinks. read more

Elite Experience: Dreamwave Coffee - The dream with oat milk - Yelp Events Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Such a great experience. The owner was informative and welcoming. Its easy to tell how passionate he is about the opening of their place. I got the "dream" which was DELICIOUS. Inside was clean and cute. Great aesthetic. The breakfast also looked delicious, definitely going to have to return to try one of their savory items. read more

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Thank you so much dream wave coffee and yelp for this amazing opportunity! I love coffee so definitely took a chance when the event opened and so glad I went! Dream wave coffee gave me a vibe like a grabbing delicious local coffee in Hawaii. Mike was very friendly and the coffee, dream was delicious! The cafe was very clean and super cute. Would love to come back and try other drinks and study or enjoy quiet time read more

The coffee shop is giving retro vibe, very well decorated with lots of Merch. Got a chance to try the High land special drink which is a coconut vanilla latte and it was great, just the perfect coconut flavor! The lady who took my order was welcoming. Thank you yelp for this event will definitely be back! This place is worth it! read more

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Yelp introduced me to this place and I shall return. The owners are friendly and welcoming and best of all the product is amazing - the coffee / espresso has it going on - espresso is a mix of three beans and superb - not bitter and honestly amazing. I'll definitely return when I'm the area. Cheers read more

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In love with this coffee shop, I got "The Dream" a macadamia nut latte, pretty good if you like the nutty flavor and not too sweet. It was a nice treat to start the day. Also, love their decor.. go to the back and play the old school video games.. looooove that!! read more

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I was immediately welcomed by Mike when I walked in. He gave me an overview of the shop. The decor and ambiance were fun and artistic. Mike recommended The Dream. I could taste the macadamia nut flavor. It's not sweet at all which was a surprise. I had to add a packet of brown sugar to sweeten it up. I'd like to try fuzzy friend next time when I'm in the area. Thank you again for the treat. read more

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