Food: We loved our salmon bagel. Service: friendly and welcoming. Ambiance: casual. read more

This is a must try, and when you do, you will come back! I'll tell you what it's not often that I leave a review for a place, but this little gem is tucked away right off the 15 before reaching Escondido from Downtown. The first three things that came to mind after dining here were high quality ingredients, the customer experience/ambiance, and attention to detail. Eddie who I believe is the gentleman who runs the place was my "cashier" he provided the two recommendations photographed below (I am not a photographer) but I can tell you they were both out of this world. The Prosciutto & Fig, Toast and the Allen's Tuna Cool and Tasty. The staff was warm and inviting, and though this is a coffee shop, they came around table to table, customer to customer and asked how they were doing, and if there was anything they could do to make the experience better. You just don't see that in a coffee shop. This place is an entire experience and it's clearly built around highly effective culture. I will drive out of my way to come here, I discovered this place on a whim and will now be regular. If you get a chance, whether you're a local, or someone just visiting "Cali" give this place a try you won't regret it, ask Eddie about his story of how this place got started with him and his three daughters. I'd be willing to bet you'll add it to your rotation and become a regular yourself. read more

Elmisa Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here for breakfast around 9:00 AM and had a really smooth experience overall. Parking was easy to find, and the line moved quickly--always a plus when you're hungry in the morning. They offer both outdoor and indoor seating, but since it was a bit cold, we chose to sit inside. Seating indoors is somewhat limited, but we were able to grab a spot without much trouble. We ordered two different toasts, and both were so good--definitely the highlight. Each was around $13, which felt reasonable for the quality and portion. I also tried their unique PB latte, which was surprisingly delicious, along with a regular latte that was just as solid. Bonus points for the cute vibe--they also sell flower bouquets and other small items, which adds a nice touch to the space. Overall, I'd definitely come back if I'm in the area again. read more

Elmisa Cafe - Hey Honey Burrata Prosciutto & Fig - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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Absolutely charming place with plenty of seating for the steady stream of customers who came. The service was prompt and the barista was very kind. I loved the selection of coffees and food, even though I only got an almond milk latte. It was super smooth, exactly how I like it. Wonderful place to visit with friends and enjoy a coffee, or more. read more

Elmisa Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

I preordered for the morning and they were really helpful making sure that my order was exact. Everything smelled amazing and it's a really cute little coffee shop. Looking forward to trying their food and coffee tomorrow. I've heard nothing but great things so it was a must try while I was in town for a few days for work. read more

Has been kinda disappointing the last few visits. They've been forgetting ingredients in certain items when I order to-go. When I brought up the issue at my next visit, they had poor customer service toward a resolution. I just got reprimanded that I should have shared the issue on the same day, which seems pointless since I took it to go so what difference does it make? I was literally back there the next day. Today, my drink was not blended and had a solid 2 inch ball of ice in my cup. This isn't the first time I've gotten a drink like this smh read more

Elmisa Cafe - 2 inch ball of ice in my Frappuccino - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Update to a previous review: - I got the matcha latte this morning and it was the best matcha latte I've ever had. Nothing extra like rose or lavender - just matcha. Not sure what the baristas are doing differently, but they are crushing it. - The matcha frappe is solid and a nice morning frozen drink to offset a hot summer day. - I've been ordering their Lox and Bagel sandwich and it is always fresh, loaded with salmon, and cheap ($10) compared to every other place in town. Great deal! - They are fast in the morning with excellent service. read more

Cute little spot tucked away on the corner of Rancho Bernardo Rd. and W. Bernardo Dr.. It's in a small area with some parking, but it can be difficult to find a spot when it's busy. Ordered a hot white mocha which was average. Also ordered prosciutto and fig toast. While the ingredients tasted great all together, the bread was EXTREMELY toasty. I couldn't even use my plastic knife to cut into it or bite it comfortably. I ended up taking it home and used scissors to cut the bread, which required some effort. They have a large menu with plenty of items to choose from. I just don't think I'll be returning here anytime soon. The service and ambiance were the 2 best traits about this place. read more

Great cafe to check out! When you order at the counter, they hand you a buzzer for pickup, which makes the process super easy. There's a good amount of indoor seating and a few tables outside if you want some fresh air. The menu has so many great options and plenty of variety! The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere inside felt warm and welcoming! I loved the decor, and I thought it was such a sweet touch that they had children's books donated by the community! I ordered the Breakfast Club and the Honey Cinnamon Oat Milk Cold Brew, both were amazing!! Such a rad spot, and I'd definitely recommend it to others! read more

Elmisa Cafe - Breakfast Club - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

I really wanted to like this place. The person who took my order was very kind and friendly, which made me feel welcome. Unfortunately, the latte was a bit disappointing, and they also didn't have any "for here" cups, which was another letdown. I'd still be open to coming back to try the food menu and hopefully have a better experience with the latte next time. read more

Elmisa Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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I met a friend for breakfast. The owner was working the counter. He was so helpful and kind. The Americano and cold brew were delicious. The breakfast menu had so many delicious options.The welcoming atmosphere will have me coming back soon. read more

This is our 3rd time here, always very clean. Friendly staff. The breakfast sandwich always a hit! Hot and delish. Iced caramel Coffee woke me up! We wish we could have stay longer. Ambiance music make you feel comfortable. read more

Elmisa Cafe - Breakfast Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Ordered at the register and got a buzzer for pickup. They have both indoor and outdoor seating and a large menu with lots of great looking options. I ordered the vegan toast. It was fresh, delicious, and well-priced. I'll definitely be back! read more

Elmisa Cafe - Vegan Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

My daughter ordered me an acai bowl from here last month and ever since I have been dreaming of another. I placed an order on-line and it was ready for pick up within about 15 minutes. The acai bowl was just as good the second time and did not disappoint. Packed with acai sherbet and loaded with fresh bananas, blueberries, granola, and coconut. Super fresh and delicious and very filling without feeling too heavy. I got my daughter her favorite, an everything bagel with lox, cream cheese, capers, and tomato. Also packed with goodness and she said just as good as the last one she had from Elmisa. I also tried their coconut caramel macchiato (hot and it was very good. I got it with oat milk and it was very flavorful and creamy. Prices are decent as well, I think my total was less than $30 (plus tip) and we got a lot of food. On-line orders are easy to pick up. There is also seating inside if you would like to dine in and even books to pick up and read (donated by the local community) while you eat. Staff is great as well. Parking is a bit crazy, not a lot but there are two spaces for pick up only and depending on the time of day you arrive we have been lucky enough to snag a nearby space. Good variety on the menu, fresh and tasty food and well worth checking out! A local gem!!! read more

Elmisa is near work so I've been going here for lunch about 3 times a week for the last 2 years. Food and smoothies are always good, fresh and a nice size for the price. Service is excellent, fast and very friendly. In door and out is clean and relaxing ( its my Duolingo spot). They even play a variety of fun music. Elise and her team run a tight ship! 6 out of 5 stars from the spinach wrap guy! read more

"Super clean spot with plenty of outdoor seating. The Thai chicken wrap was delicious! Definitely a place we'd recommend."

Perfect breakfast date spot! My husband loves their breakfast bagels, and the jalapeno bagel is a must try. Their sandwiches are really good too. read more

Elmisa Cafe - Carmel Macchiato - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Absolutely zero complaints! A great stop right off the highway. The staff was friendly, food arrived quickly, and was delicious! The coffee was great, as well. Highly recommend for a stop on a roadtrip or any day of the week! read more

Elmisa Cafe - Elmisa Toast $10.49 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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Elmisa is the best place for sandwiches and coffee!! Literally my favorite place! The staff is great!!! They're always so nice. They have the most amazing delicious sandwiches and drinks!!! I always get the Ruben or the tuna. And I always get a chai latte!!! The place is so cute. Nice and cozy. read more

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So glad we found this cafe. Too bad we got there less than an hour before they were closing at 3pm. This place serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch. There's not a lot of seating but it wasn't crowded when we got there so we found a table easily. Anyway, as fans of tuna, we ordered a tuna salad sandwich and also a Greek salad with a scoop of tuna salad. The salad and sandwich were very good. Both tasted fresh, good flavor, and not salty. Portion size was good. We will definitely be back to try other items. They have a good selection. Good casual restaurant. read more

I've been here a few times to get work done, and the ambiance is great. Even when it's busy, the staff moves through the rush quickly and efficiently. They offer free Wi-Fi, but keep in mind that because it gets so busy, table time is limited so others can come in and enjoy the space as well. I ordered the caramel blended frappe and really appreciate that they offer smaller sizes, since I can't always finish a full drink. They have plenty of delicious options, and the quality and taste are always consistent. read more

I love my Prosciutto & Fig Toast, if you want light lunch, this is the good place to go. I feel that toast is bit thin tho. Tastes very good but it's expensive for this small portion. read more

Elmisa Cafe - Prosciutto & Fig Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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Decided to grab an acai bowl while I was waiting for my appointment up the street. Ordered the RB acai bowl to go and it came out pretty quick. So I'm sitting in the parking lot for my appointment and get ready to dig in! Unfortunately what I didn't realize until I pulled it out of the bag was that it's a frozen solid bowl of acai with the toppings put on top. 35 minutes later....I am currently still waiting for it to melt enough to enjoy. Don't get me wrong...it looks delicious...I just don't think I'll know for another 10-15 minutes. So just an FYI...maybe get it for there. Hopefully those are blended and ready to eat. read more

Elmisa Cafe - RB acai bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

5 stars for their Coconut Matcha Lychee drink!! Although this may be a seasonal drink since it was written on their chalk board sign right in front of the register, I'm hoping it's a forever thing! I came back twice within a span of 1 week since I was craving it again. I also tried the Hey Honey Burrata Toast which had avocado, a lot of arugula, prosciutto, and hearty pieces of burrata with honey and red pepper flakes. Good and filling but my drink was the star of the show. Service is super nice. The cafe has a good amount of tables and it's pretty busy whether it's morning or afternoon. 1 hour limit if you plan on doing some work there. Parking is tight but always managed to find a spot luckily. read more

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Fantastic little cafe & deli that uses fresh and tasty ingredients. Finally a place that favors quality over quantity! The portions are just right and I usually see very little food waste on the tables around me, which is refreshing. The prosciutto and fig toast is divine! They use freshly baked bread from local artisans. The seating is limited so I would not recommend coming with a large group. read more

Cute spot, not many tables to sit at. Staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast sandwich was delicious. read more

Elmisa Cafe - Breakfast Club - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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Elmisa Cafe has become our new Sunday breakfast spot since Peet's unwisely decided to pull the plug on their Rancho Bernardo location. The food here is excellent, as is the quick service. My only wish is that they would offer a Havana Cappuccino like those at Peet's. They're not all that difficult to make and I miss having them. read more

The large chicken artichoke sandwich filled me up for the rest of the day. $15 and you get generous portions, plenty of sauce, and spongey bread. We came here on our lunch break and had plenty of time because the service was quick. Great indoor and outdoor eating options as well. Just a super solid sandwich, salad, and soup spot. read more

Was driving by and saw this place! A nice gem of a find. Looks like a popular place in the area. Axel took care of me and helped me figure out the best items to order. For beverages I chose the chai latte with oat and their chocolate peanut butter smoothie. For food I ordered the following.. TURKEY APPLE BRIE - Turkey, brie, granny smith apples, whole cranberry sauce, drizzle of balsamic glaze on sourdough AND BACON HAVARTI- Bacon, Egg, Havarti cheese, sun-dried tomato aioli, organic arugula on brioche The beverages were good. The chai was unique and flavorful. I would order that again. The smoothie was alright and could have used more peanut butter. The sandwiches were good. The turkey apple brie is one if their most popular. I liked the apple in the sandwich but it needed to be thinner as it came out of the sandwich when I took a bite. Keep in mind since it is Brie, the longer you wait to eat your sandwich it starts to look a little greasy. It would have been nice too to have arugula in it The breakfast bacon havarti was tasty. I enjoyed that sandwich as it has arugula to balance the flavors in the sandwich. I would order that again. Overall, it was a great experience, nice staff and a convenient location. Will definitely return to try other menu items. read more

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Nice food and kind staffs. A bit busy but nice vibe. 60min staying limits is a catch.

Perfect Cold Brew! I went there for the first time today, decided to get the Vietnamese cold brew. It was absolutely perfect. Good coffee flavor, not bitter, nice sweetness level, and was not packed full of ice. Honestly, it was a 10/10. Definitely a place to check out. read more

Good to go and sight up for there Loyalty program try the Thai chicken wrap. And it really good with a smoothies or coffee . Really awesome Services there very nice Ambiance . read more

Elmisa Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Everything here is absolutely delicious. I've tried nearly every food item on the menu and not once have I been disappointed. My go to was always the maple cinnamon latte and I can tell everyone there is really passionate and they all have the best vibes. Parking can be a little bit of a struggle since it's a very small plaza but it is 100% worth it. My coworkers and I would often DoorDash or Uber Eats to get it delivered and they are always incredibly accommodating if we had any changes or any add ons. Definitely my favorite coffee shop in all of San Diego county. I recently moved away and I already miss my morning coffee! Cannot recommend this place enough! read more

Great little spot in Rancho Bernardo, love stopping by for a quick breakfast or lunch! Food is always fresh & delicious and plenty of seating but indoors and outdoors. Service is always fast! read more

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So happy I finally got the chance to try this place!! Elmisa is a cute little cafe with a lot of great food and drink options. We got the Rula, the Hampeño sandwich, and the mango/pineapple smoothie. One thing that stands out is their ingredients are very fresh. Both sandwiches were soo tasty and the flavors complemented each other well. The Rula is like a pesto/chicken sandwich, while the Hampeño is the perfect combo with jalapeños. The smoothie was really refreshing and I could taste chunks of the fruit which is my favorite. I think I would give this place a high 4.7/5. The only downside is that it is a little pricy for the amount of food, but since the ingredients are so fresh I'm not mad about it. Would recommend a visit here!! read more

Elmisa Cafe - The Hampeño - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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I've had their avocado on toast with eggs 20 days in a row I pray I don't turn into a piece of toast. Shit is good. Good atmosphere too. read more

Elmisa Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Chicken salad bacon sandwich blew me away. The flavors and textures are extremely well rounded. Chicken artichoke pesto - it was good but not great. The chicken salad sandwich stole the show. Still a very solid option. read more

I came to visit this place with time and the service was great but the way the food was prepared I was very disappointed. It was like a slap in the face. I ordered the chicken Thai wrap. It was stuffed in a small box with hardly any sauce prepared so messy like they just through everything in the tortilla. I will never rerun again. So rude and disrespectful in my opinion! read more

Elmisa Cafe - Thai Chicken Wrap - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

What a refreshing change of pace for Escondido! Hubs and I needed a light lunch, so we shared the warm turkey apple Brie sandwich. It was very good. It would be nice if they had a half sandwich and cup of soup combo on the menu. Definitely will come again though! read more

Popped into Elmisa Cafe to meet up with my cousin after bot having seen her in LITERAL years! Had the Prosciutto and Fig toast and a Tuxedo Mocha. Both were amazing!! The staff is super friendly and helpful if you can't make up your mind as to what you want. They have indoor and outdoor dining options and the ambiance is really nice. 10 out of 10 would definitely recommend read more

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