Fresh Cafe

Delicious!! Had a hot dirty chai and it was sooo tasty. My husband had a cold pumpkin spice latte…read moreand it was also delicious. We had breakfast at a different place that morning and instantly regretted not getting food here. They have pastries, empanadas and their seasonal pumpkin bagel that's shaped like a pumpkin. Super cute. We'll have to get it next time. We were told, by a customer who ordered it, that the filling was a flavored butter, not cream cheese. Saw a fruit parfait there as well and it looked legit. We can't wait to come back and try other drinks and their food options. Street parking in front. There's a constant line but it moves quick so the flow of people coming in and out is pretty quick. Cute decor inside and plenty of tables for people who like to set up camp.

Super cute spot...took my daughter here, she ordered the iced Salted Caramel latte (ahhhmazing) and…read moreI wanted the banana iced latte but they were out so I ordered the Mexican mocha (not my fave) but hey you gotta try new things! The Empanadas were fantastic wish they were larger because it was so yummy. My daughter got a bagel with cream cheese and it was toasted to perfection Only 2 girls working so service was a little slow but we were in no hurry. Very clean, polite, and good vibes Check it out and support local

Pumpkin spice latte & bagel

Delicious!!!

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Interior

James Coffee

3.8(200 reviews)

0.2 mi

The staff is great. The manager is awesome. David Taylor always takes care of us whenever we go…read moremaking sure we get the best quality espresso. We can Definitely a cool coffee shop in San Diego. The pastries here are pretty good. I heard they just changed the bagels only made by their sister Co.. I need to give those a try I got the coffee soda basically like an espresso tonic pretty good the glass that it comes i in his super cool and different to most of the places you get coffee at the side of the building is small, but still kind of spacious in a way gives us pretty cool atmosphere. I heard they're gonna do some more upgrades to the inside, making it feel a little more home like that's cool cause I like cozy spots with a manly touch concrete leather metals. It's just a vibe.

stopped by after a friend recommended me this place…read more it's a decent shop with ample seating. the worker didn't seem like he wanted to work there LOL when i asked him questions about the menu, he gave very short answers that didn't really answer my question... i ordered a vanilla latte and it was very mid. coffee was bitter and was lacking the vanilla. wouldn't want to come again.

My first "coffee" experience with my kids. What a special experience! The hot chocolate gives them the vibe.

Seasonal special

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Roasting room

Better Buzz Coffee

3.7(567 reviews)

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The food was great, but the drive-thru lady was extremely rude. She gave me a nasty look and was…read moresaying things from inside while I was at the window. Her attitude was completely unnecessary and made the experience uncomfortable. She has tattoos on her right arm. Definitely needs to work on her customer service.

I received excellent customer service from Ethan P. The line was long and he treated every single…read morecustomer with kindness and courtesy. He is a very professional and patient young man. The decor of this location is much brighter and more inviting than the PQ one. I will be sure to stop by this location when I am in the area.

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Matcha Cafe Maiko

4.4(310 reviews)

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I visited the Escondido Matcha Cafe Maiko for the first time last week! I can officially say I've…read morevisited all three locations in San Diego! There was plenty of parking in the plaza. There were a few tables, and high top bar seating inside the location. I enjoyed a matcha latte with less sweetness, less ice, and with boba. The boba quality was great! I feel like the boba could be hit or miss at the Mira Mesa branch.

I was visiting San Diego and came across Matcha Maiko, so l decided to stop by because I'd been…read morewanting to try their matcha. When I walked in, the kiosks weren't working, so ! waited at the front for someone to take my order. Instead, all I could hear was an older lady loudly screaming at one of the employees. It was loud enough that I could hear everything from the front counter, and it honestly gave me secondhand embarrassment. The employee was being embarrassed in front of everyone in the store, which made for a really uncomfortable atmosphere. Because of the confusion, I ended up ordering through their website instead. Unfortunately, the drink was disappointing. They added a huge scoop of strawberry syrup that completely overpowered the drink. I went there to try Matcha Maiko's matcha, not a cup full of strawberry syrup. On top of that, the syrup wasn't even mixed in properly, so l kept getting mouthfuls of syrup at the bottom I was really looking forward to trying this place, but between the uncomfortable experience in the store and the poorly made drink, it wasn't the experience I had hoped for.

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Matcha & vanilla swirl with banana pudding

Manzanita Roasting Company and Coffee House

4.4(195 reviews)

Literally the best coffee I've ever had and the people here are lovely. You can taste the quality…read moreon all beverages and food items. It's hard to come by a coffee shop that's affordable but also amazing quality

Love Great Vibes and Service and Seating Areas Too…read more Number One Avocado Toast Drinks Are Great Too

Avocado toast, with housemade pickled onions and local microgreens, on levain bread

The front of the shop on Grand Ave., Escondido. MANZANITA is located in the Grand theater complex

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Brown Butter Latte.

Ilustre Specialty Coffees

4.8(71 reviews)

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Coffee shop Escondido…read more Cafe, latte, matcha, specialty drinks Small bites Has AC Restroom inside Parking available Amex accepted Indoor seating available Coffee experience Award-winning specialty coffee shop rooted in craft culture that expanded from Tijuana to its first U.S. location near downtown Escondido

Got the dirty horchata latte and cafe de la olla, both iced. Drinks were perfect sweetness and the…read moreworker there that helped us out was super sweet. Interior was really cool and nice. Cool spot to study and vibe with friends. They also have a stand where you can smell some of the beans and that was a cool thing to do while waiting for our drinks

Hot café de la olla latte w/ whole milk

Dirty horchata latte

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Drinks and conchas

Mika's

4.7(210 reviews)

2.6 mi

Came here in need of breakfast and Mika's did not disappoint…read more I opted for a Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast and it was pretty good! I got nice fatty flavors from the avocado and smoked salmon. The capers on top added a little zing to my bites.

Cute little shop!…read more The breakfast croissant and strawberry matcha were both delicious. Only con is it was pretty pricey for breakfast, but the great flavors did make up for the price. The cashier was very friendly and helpful with the order :) I would definitely come back to try some of their signature lattes!

Cool wall art

Honey Lavender Latte, Vietnamese Shakerato, Avocado Toast, and Yugo Sandwich.

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Cortado with Sparkling Water

Teaspoon

4.7(74 reviews)

1.4 mi

Coffee is pretty strong, which I approve of. Greeted when…read morewe entered, and drinks were made really quickly (we went around noon). Whole place is clean and tidy, with some claw machines for prizes.

The boba and drinks here are pretty good usually. The building is clean and welcoming. The service…read morehasn't been the best in my experience though which is why I order at the kiosk. They have a deal going on right now where you can do BOGO 50% off on Wednesday, so I was excited and got 4 drinks at the kiosk. I paid and didn't realize you only get the deal if you pay at the register; it said it on the flier but in small print in the bottom. Why even bother putting this flier at the kiosk then? This should be made more clear. I clarified this with a worker, and they confirmed it, but they refused to help me get the discount and basically said better luck next time. The discount was the only reason I got myself a drink and an extra for someone else. I figured they could at least try to help me, maybe refund my order and just charge me again at the in-person register? The lack of service and support just pissed me off. On top of that my drink tasted like 0% sweet even though I got half. They are pretty good usually, but I'm just very disappointed with Teaspoon today.

Chicken Karaage with Spicy Mayo sauce and Edamame Rolls

New Seasonal Drinks: Honeycomb Banana Latte * Banana Matcha Royale * Honeycomb Banana Milk

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Matcha latte with boba

EscoGelato

4.7(1.1k reviews)

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been to this place every...uuummmmm, like few YEARS. i swear it never disappoints…read more the affagato here is the best i've had. i've had a lot of not-good gelato at other places. it's hard to get gelato right. Esco Gelato has some kind of pixie dust they use because the textures and flavors here are amazing, year after year. great selection of teas. very friendly staff. free parking around the storefront is usually easy peasy. great business. been coming here since the early 2000s.

A cute little spot in downtown Escondido that we were excited to finally try!…read more The service was short and pleasant, the gelato had great texture and flavor - I wish there was a little more variety. They give you a decent amount for the size you ask for, so make Aira you know how much you're getting!! Not sure if it was the cravings of the day/heat but with it being a little shop and there only being a few seats it was hard to fully enjoy the experience in the corner. With so many people visiting (the pictures were taken right before the crowd) I'm sure that's an indicator of how good it is! I will definitely be back to try other flavors or other items on the menu. Hopefully soon!

1 scoop pistachio, 1 scoop brown butter pecan with affogato.

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Matcha Strawberry Gelato and Candy Bar Gelato - size small

Kettle On Grand

4.1(630 reviews)

Great restaurant, food, refined and tasty . The service very adequate to the style of the place…read more The ambiance mainly on Friday and Saturday is amazing, however, I prefer to go during the week when it's relatively calmer

Got the Americano and signature lavender latte! Both had a great taste and I got half sweet for the…read morelavender latte and it was perfect sweetness! Americano was exceptionally smooth, not burnt at all! Interior was very simple and welcoming. Lots of people chilling, talking, and eating. Service was relatively quick as well!

The space is spacious and well lit.

California Club

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Sauvignon Blanc

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Maria S.

1 year ago

Never the kind of person that writes reviews but now that I see they are closed down due to health reasons, it's understandable. A while back I was at Fresh Cafe(Fresh n Go) and I usually created my own bowl and always added quinoa and black beans. Once i started eating it something just didn't tasted good. So i separated all the food as much as i could, it ended up that it was the quinoa it tasted like it was left outside for a couple days. Esveidy(owner/manager) was there and i went and told her about the situation. She said she was going to double check and she came back and said it did tasted a little weird so they were going to throw it away. Did they? I dont know. I ended up throwing the whole bowl and left. After that it took me a while to go back and when I went back; like always build my own bowl and honestly the food doesn't have any flavor and paying $20dls for a bowl, no thanks. That was the end of it. read more

Josh F.

4 years ago

I recently had the pleasure of dining at the new restaurant in town and was blown away by the fresh, healthy food and helpful staff. The atmosphere was lively and had a great vibe, making it the perfect spot for a relaxing meal with friends or a date night. From the moment we walked in, the staff greeted us with a smile and were eager to assist with any questions we had about the menu. The options were vast and it was clear that all of the ingredients were carefully sourced and prepared with care. Overall, I highly recommend this new restaurant for anyone looking for fresh, healthy food and excellent service. It's definitely earned its spot as one of my new favorites in town. Five stars! read more

Jarret B.

166

4 years ago

This place is a ten out of ten !!! Five stars all the ways, I come to Escondido often for work visiting clients taking them out to lunches and dinners and I am conscious of what I eat I try and eat healthy as much as possible. Escondido lacks in this category for healthy options, but not any more ! Fresh N Go is amazing healthy clean food with vegan options! Also it's a boho Miami Beach vide in this place very appealing and great to take my clients. Service was outstanding I got to meet the Owners three beautiful hardworking women that followed there dreams and put in a lot of hard work to open this restaurant. Highly recommend , don't sleep on Fresh N Go you will thank me later . read more

Noelan A.

1 year ago

Initially started coming here with my girlfriend after our workouts for a healthy vegan meal. Immediately fell in love with the food and the atmosphere. I have been a returning customer time and time again. The ladies that work here are always so kind and welcoming. My partner and I love to show up for breakfast or lunch both are absolutely amazing and have options for us vegans. Not to mention I'm always looking forward to finding out what their tea of day i read more

Irlanda G.

4 years ago

Super great food !!! Very fresh and delicious flavors !!! Great atmosphere and great vibes!! Service was great !!

Marko C.

1 year ago

Healthy and it actually tastes really good. You feel energized and not bloated after your done eating. A+++

Zach S.

10 months ago

The food is fresh, the vibe is relaxed, and the service is always welcoming. Highly recommend stopping by!

Kenneth I.

3 years ago

First time visiting. Had the Miami bowl. It was very good. Definitely will be back again.

Jacquelyn W.

3 years ago

Delicious food, amazing service, and such a nice atmosphere. Definitely will be back !

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