I really want to like Invita. Everything about it is attractive: beautiful small shop and setting, friendly staff, prices not out of line with the norm. It's also in a great little mixed use development surrounding a transit hub that we should see more of. The owners also seem to use pretty high-quality beans in their brews. That counts for a lot for coffee geeks (of which I'm proudly in their ranks). I even like the disposable cups they use. That all said, the finished product just doesn't satisfy. The coffees tend towards the weak side, but more significantly, I must unfortunately question the whether the baristas actually know their trade. Because I don't live nearby, I have only been sporadically going here for the last three or four years. But the coffee that I get has been consistently mediocre. It seems more of a disappointment because everything else about Invita is great. But because this coffee spot is so pleasant, I will continue to periodically check in and hope for the best. Or at least the better. read more

Great service, great young people that are ambitious to get the Invita name out there. I appreciate their determination to get my drink out on that drink out on time. Great ambiance! read more

Good coffee, Good service, and the coffee shop vibe was immaculate the open walls and the lighting amazing! Loved my latte read more

INVITA - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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The food at Invita is usually pretty good. So I was surprised today when I had the worst chopped salad. Ever. I was so hungry I ate it anyway. The worst thing was the iceberg lettuce. It was nearly transparent and wilted, having lost a lot of its crunch. At least the mozzarella and salami were good. read more

Stopped at this nice coffee shop this morning with my husband! Very nice place to enjoy a nice coffee in the morning with plenty sitting areas with nice patio and dogs are welcome on the patio area. I got the caramel latte and banana bread my husband had the americano and egg croissant. We really enjoyed the food, coffee and service! read more

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the white lady at the front was incredibly rude to me and my son, who is not white. she made comments about SNAP to me which was just ungodly. read more

I got to try it out when in the area yesterday taking the coaster from the station. Very convenient located at the station across the parking lot. Plenty of parking on a Saturday morning, not sure how bad it is during the busy work week with everyone taking the train. It is located at the bottom of the apartment / condo complex, very easy to find. The open air layout was welcoming. I liked some of the signs they had hanging, the succulents, and the look and feel of the place. It seemed inviting and modern. The lady who helped us was very friendly and said hello and asked how she could help us. We ordered a hot chocolate, it was tasty, and an iced mocha. She gave us a warm mocha but we did not have time to have it corrected since the train was arriving in a few minutes but I am told it was very good as well, even though it was not iced. It is nicely decorated and there is plenty of seating and tables, and I think there might have been WiFi too. read more

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FRIENDLY with a capital F. What a delight to see real Customer Service back at this coffee house. I'll be back soon....z read more

Good looking coffee shop. But if you're looking for properly made coffee with correct proportions, this is not the spot. If you were looking for a bunch of different creative lattes that don't taste like coffee, then you'll be happy. I had the avocado toast with other fixings, and it was pretty good. The location and ambience was pretty good. Unfortunately, the barista has an attitude after being told the coffee she made wasn't good. There is a better way to approach the situation rather than rolling your eyes. read more

Cute little coffee shop! The baristas a super friendly. I was staying at a hotel nearby for a work trip and I went there for a coffee and a quick breakfast. The avocado toast was very fresh. read more

In the neighborhood and while walking my daughter to the train today, we stopped in for a bite. First, it's beautiful so we just paused to admire the copper seats and high tech coffee stuff. Seems everything is made here and it feels it. Warm and cozy, but today has this great breeze and we loved it. Nicole had the breakfast burrito and it's good size. Really good taste. Her cappuccino was perfect. The parfait was fresh and tasty. Our server? Barista ? Was Jamie and she was awesome!!! Have us a sample of a Italian gelato thing that is sooooo good. Seems like they want the neighbor business which I love. It's right at the poinsettia Amtrak stop so give it a try if you're there. Great parking too. I'll be back to try lunch and maybe wine? (Saw an application so ) read more

Quick service and v delicious coffee! The croissants were the best I have had in a long time- super flaky, buttery and so good!

This is a cool little coffee spot located across the parking lot from the train station on the bottom floor of condominium or luxury apartment complex. It has an open patio where they serve coffees, espressos, teas, and some tasty bites. I had a cappuccino and some lox served on a multi-grain toast. The cappuccino was flavor but a little heavy on the foam. I don't mind the 1:2 espresso to milk ratio, but to much foam leaves me searching for espresso. I tried stirring it in and that helped a bit. The actual espresso was aggressive but flavorful. The lox was very tasty, but they need even up the toasting. The ends were on the burnt side which made for some crunchy toast. It was a good quality toast. The smoked salmon tasted great and had a good brine with slight smoky flavor, and a rich flavor and silky texture. The caper added a piquant flavor, the red onions were crisp, and the dill worked very well with the cold smoked salmon. The cream cheese, well was creamy! Good stuff. The staff members were great and informative. They also make breakfast and lunch croissants which looked great. This is a cool place to check when you are in the area. read more

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Everything was good here. Lox toast & avocado toast was delish & their coffee was amazing. Check them out at Carlsbad! read more

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Very poor customer service! The young man and woman called out our food (we were the only ones there) did not bring it out to us. We tipped them prior to them providing our service and I understand it's not a restaurant but it's a common courtesy to walk a few steps and hand them to your customers. It was dead at the shop and they went back to being on their phones and eats pastries. Next while we were enjoying our meal another couple places an order then has a seat and they whisper their drinks are finished instead of just being a human being and walking 5 steps to give them their drinks. Maybe that's asking a lot, but having worked in the food industry have some pride in your work ethic. My intent is for management to help educate their staff to provide a welcoming experience, this is our home we can do better! read more

Stylish modern coffee spot on the west side of the Five freeway in Carlsbad. Food was yummy, prepared quickly and reasonably priced. Coffee was hot, strong and delicious! Great vibe. Not a lot of indoor seating so if it's a cool day, dress to sit outside, but the coffee will warm you up! read more

THIS IS MY FAVORITE COFFEE SHOP I go here every morning before work because the service is great, the coffee is AMAZING, and they take the time to know my order The girls are all so cute and friendly, I love going here!! ALSO YOU HAVE TO GET THEIR OLIVE OIL!!! I put it on everything and it's the best olive oil I've ever had!! Imported from Israel and it has a great story!! read more

INVITA - Avocado Toast, Americano Cold, London fog, olive oil - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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This place is amazing. It's got a real warm on beyond very quiet, setting a great place to meet clients or have private conversations. The service is amazing people really do care about your experience. The cleanliness and the atmosphere couldn't possibly be any better from the small coffee shop I didn't have any of the food but I'm sure it's really good, I saw some really edible snacks in there. I seriously considered breaking fast but will stayed strong. read more

I got a dirty chai tea latte and it was good! I've never had one so I don't have anything to compare it to, but I was excited to try something new! It was sweet with almost a spicy after taste. My bf got a regular iced coffee and that was amazing! For being just drip with some milk it was probably one of the best iced coffees I've had. The vibe is really cute, it's sort of industrial and tucked away in a work-live area it looks like. The prices are fair, 2 iced coffees for $7. Better than Starbucks though! They also provide wifi. I didn't get to try the food because they were sold out of pretty much everything, but the sold out signs were really cute haha Would go back! read more

INVITA - Dirty Chai Latte Cold - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

My favorite place for a vanilla latte and avocado toast! The service is always great, location is so convenient and close to my salon, and the customers are fun to mingle with. Thank you and Invita for your special ambience! Only thing I can request from you are longer hours. We are always sad when we walk up and find you closed occasionally. read more

Extremely reasonable drink pricing for the amount of espresso in the drinks. A little hard to find, but worth the trip. Try their Chia cup, It really hits the spot read more

What horrible customer service experience. Now that COVID welfare is over, you can FINALLY hire better quality of people. My drink was made, but it was horrible...so I asked if I could remake it or get something new- nope. And rudely old so Coffee is "meh" and service is "hard pass".... read more

Wow. First things first, the espresso tastes like you're in Rome. It's perfect. I am also in love with their food. Everything is so good. Prosciutto sub. Tuna sandwich. Breakfast croissant sandwich. All were delicious. Add to that wonderful service, and you've got the best cafe I think I may have ever been to. The ladies working today made me sandwich with only 5 min left to stay open, and I felt so bad, but they didn't cut any corners and made everything perfect, and with a smile. So nice. I'm telling everyone I know about this place. Grazie Mille! read more

My husband and I, and all of our guests, love our little community cafe. Having owned a coffee farm, I am a bit of a coffee snob, and I actually like the coffee they serve here. I enjoy the low-key buzz vibe that is typical. Enough to feel like you've gotten a dose of people but low-key enough that it's not overwhelming, loud or impossible to concentrate. The staff are all very friendly, polite and accommodating. I do wish that there were more menu options, in terms of drinks, or more seasonal drink offerings because I get a little bored. The food is wonderful, too, btw. And I love the whole brand vibe. I also love the Saturday mimosas. Omg! The best! read more

Tried the iced white mocha and was amazing!!! It was not overly sweet & had a great coffee flavor! Will be back again :)

Pretty good coffee love the name art. That's about all I got here. It's right by the trains and probably not the best location to hang out. They have indoor/ outdoor seating. If you work or live in the are it's convenient to pick a coffee. read more

INVITA - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Emma and Luna are amazing in their customer service. Kind, helpful, knowledgeable. They went above n beyond to make sure our overall experience was amazing. I will be back!!! And how fun & creative is this specialty drink...a beetroot latte read more

INVITA - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

This is a cute sort of hidden coffee shop. They say they want a vine of visiting with friends and enjoying coffee and they have achieved just that. Whenever o go there always seems to be a group of friends meeting to catch up. Baristas are friendly and will make a drink recommendation if you aren't sure what to get. Cappuccino is my barometer drink and they deliver. Crisp, dense foam topped and delicious. read more

Invita is a cute Italian coffee shop in Carlsbad. They have great hot and iced drinks. If you are looking for an afternoon pick me up get the shakerato! read more

INVITA - Shakerato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Super cute looking. Breakfast croissant was good. Chai is very over spiced! I was disappointed because after I ordered, my sandwich was ready in 3 minutes, but my beverage took 15! My sandwich was cold by the time I had something to wash it down. They have no heat lamp for winter days. I will not return. Overly pretentious without the delivery to match the price. read more

This place is a little harder to find on Poinsettia, but drive a little further back past the Kaiser and Benihana's, and you will find this little coffee shop on the left hand side over by the Poinsettia Ave. Transit center. This coffee shop is a little bit a bit of the higher end side for me. When I look for a nice place where I can set up a laptop and just kick back and relax while I am there. This place is very much on the "must wear high heels and blazer".... I feel really out of place with my jeans and tshirt with flip flops. Parking can be hard to find because it's all near a co-working spot, also sharing space with condos above and sharing parking with the train stop too. read more

Best Americano I've ever had. I'm not one for fancy sweet drinks, so either coffee or Americano is my goto. This one was perfect.

Such an amazing outdoor cafe! The place is designed so uniquely... the walls are hydraulic wide doors that lift up and allow the place to be outdoors so people can enjoy the beautiful weather and sunshine that Carlsbad provides! I love it. There is tons of outdoor seating since it's located on a Live/Work property and next to Common Grounds, a communal workspace. The espresso is so smooth and delicious... I can't even enjoy Starbucks anymore... and their food is just perfect for a healthy light lunch or snack. My favorite is Lox Toast with avocado. The vibe around the cafe is lively and everyone is meeting outdoors and enjoying the San Diego sunshine. The baristas are super friendly and accommodating. And the place is always clean and welcoming. read more

I've being there twice, since recently moving to Carlsbad. My first visit the only person working was a young woman. She took my order, took my cash, said goodby to a customer she knew by shaking his hand, made my food and coffee without wearing a mask and never washed her hands. My second visit, there were three young people inside. They were over ten minutes late to open. None wore mask and one of them sneezed on the counter. He never cleaned the counter or washed his hands. Apparently their all either unaware of the current pandemic or simply don't give a damn about their customers health. read more

I am surprised this place stays in business. 16.00 dollars for a poor quality sandwich and 4.00 of it was for a regular can of Diet Coke. Wait staff focuses on their phones and chatting more than preparing items. Repeated health score violations and flies make this a place I will skip in the future. read more

My wife loves this shop, so we came early for a coffee before work. Sadly they make one sweet girl open the shop alone. I used to work at a shop just like this one and am grateful I never had to open alone. They lost two customers in the time I was there because of one person trying ti get drinks and food out in a timely manner. The barista was amazing but her management failed to take care of her and give her the support she needs to open a coffee shop. read more

What a lovely place friendly service right across from the Carlsbad Poinsettia station While you're waiting there is a great playlist to listen to The coffee was excellent I had a latte went back the next morning and will be back for the next day or two II am staying at a nearby condo resort read more

Look, I get that inflation is real and prices are high but it's expected in these times. Businesses have no choice but to pass the charge along to us like Tom Brady tosses a football. The fact people complain about this is mind boggling...I don't mind paying extra to cover the cost as it's either a local business or a chain....and I support a local business 100% over an overrated chain who's coffee smells like burnt rubber at a NASCAR race. The peeps here are cool and outgoing. I'm not sure about you but it takes two to tango. So, for those people talking about customer service being bad, perhaps you should smile more, complain less, and be thankful you're able to patronage here. Sorry but I gotta go as Brady wants to play catch.... read more

Been here a few times for coffee and tea before my daughter's swim lessons around the corner. They are in no rush to get you your order and we end up rushing out the door to get to the swim lessons. The associates are chatting it up with one another, doesn't take notice of customers' orders and seem like they are on Hawaiian time. Food when ordered, are sometimes cold and have heard customers complain about the same issue. It's unfortunate because this place is pretty and looks like it could be a cool place to hang out. However, service is subpar, it's too bad because the coffee is really good. read more

I called this place to make sure their outside seating was open before coming. The young lady on the phone was very kind and reassured me they're open and outside seating is available. When I arrived, the store was clean and organized. One of the employees looked cheerful and said good morning when I came in. However I did notice the employees were not wearing masks. It did not bother me so much as the place looked recently sanitized, but you can always ask them how recently they sanitized the place. Okay onto the coffee. I'm not a huge coffee drinker, but I ordered a hot macchiato and asked for a drizzle of caramel on top. They did not mind accommodating me and were very friendly about it. Needless to say, the machiatto was delicious. Would definitely come again just be mindful they are not required to wear masks as it is an "outside venue". So if you're being extra cautious or have underlying conditions, you may want to go elsewhere. read more

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