With so many coffee shops on the north/south coast highway stretch, it takes a lot of effort to truly stand out. I came into ironsmith looking for something different and I found it. I ordered the turmeric ginger latte hot and it was excellent! I often cook and bake with these spices, so I was excited to see them in a drink together. Each spice was represented evenly so that not one overpowered the other. I also had the triple berry scone. Definitely with fresh berries inside, it was the perfect combination of tart and sweet. This place is very cool and "hip" and blends in great to the community. The baristas are very friendly and quick. I will definitely come back to scope out more of their creative sips and treats. read more

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Wonderful coffee, wonderful staff, and a wonderful owner! You can tell he really cares about what he does (you can taste it in the coffee)! Always brightens my day to get a lovely coffee or some beans for home. Thank you so much! :) read more

When we first moved to San Diego, I worried where we could find good coffee. Then we found Ironsmith. This was it. The coffee is top notch and it's roasted right there. Matt and crew take their time to make perfect coffee and tea beverages and they are always innovating the coffee experience you'll receive at ironsmith. It's not easy to pull a great shot of espresso, but the Ironsmith team gets it right. read more

How to earn 5-stars as a coffee shop: -Make good coffee -Serve coffee good Seems simple enough yet many others in the area seem to miss the mark especially on point 2. I like ironsmith because their coffee is good and the service is down to earth yet professional. I hope they stick around. read more

I was really looking forward to trying Ironsmith Coffee. I pre-ordered through Chow-Now, one latte and one drip. When I went to pick them up, they weren't ready (only one barista/cashier working. I asked for 2 scones while I waited. As I was waiting, the gentleman having a visit on the bench, went behind the counter and started taking orders. Someone ordered a cookie and he said "would you like that heated?" Obviously, I wanted my scones heated and wasn't asked - so I got up and asked if he could warm my purchased scones. I did notice afterwards that he did not wash his hands or put gloves on after returning to behind the counter. (After he handled my scones). I found the scones to be ok, not great. The coffee definitely has the right name - IRONSMITH. My coffee tasted like it had a rusted nail in it. The drip didn't taste any better. So looking forward to going here - but regret purchasing a bag of espresso for my home machine now. Service was iffy. Not Covid aware - and food was just ok. read more

I love it when a new independent coffee roaster and shop pops up in and starts doing what they do best: coffee. I stopped in and not only had a great Americano, but a wonder cinnamon pecan crumble, similar to a scone, from a local baker. The Americano they made was rich and robust in flavor, and smooth for the most part, except for a slight sourness towards the end. Its aroma was terrific and after two weeks without having one, it was quite the treat. The cinnamon pecan crumble was great and they did not hold back on the crunchy tasty pecans. The crumble, did have a resemblance to a scone, but it was a little more crumbly then one. it was mildly dense with a good moisture level. The amount of cinnamon flavor was just right. These guys who own and work here are quite down to earth and they know there coffees, so you can not go wrong here. read more

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5 stars all the way for Ironsmith Coffee. This little coffee joint is absolutely delicious and gives you the small locally owned coffee shop vibe with a bit of hipster. The place itself is really small but located in a perfect location and the seating layout is actually quite functional. The product served is literally what takes the cake though, the coffee/tea is really difficult to describe as this is probably the smoothest coffee you will ever drink. I mean the beans are literally roasted to Perfection and the mocha is too die for. The tea is also made very nicely with my preference being the white tea with hints of coconut. Overall, Ironsmith IMHO Ironsmith is one of the top coffee joints in north county, perhaps even San Diego county. Pros- Delicious coffee Smooth tasting Tea selection Coffee cakes Wifi Functional seating Location Friendly staff Rewards program Cons- Limited parking No caramel flavoring read more

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I had high hopes for this place due to the star reviews. I should have read through the reviews more thoroughly. We ordered an iced machiatto, mocha and iced masala chai. The kiddos also wanted bagels. The only good menu items were the iced masala chai and bagels which were served room temp with Philadelphia cream cheese. Also ordered a cookie but didn't receive one. The machiatto and mocha were very underwhelming. Overly acidic and the mocha was gritty. Dumped our drinks and off to find another coffee shop to get our caffeine fix. Such a shame and waste. Im not one to throw out good food or write bad reviews for local shops. read more

Don't listen to the poor reviews. These people just have a chip on their shoulder with life and probably hide out in their homes with masks on complaining about air quality. Ironsmith was very busy when I walked in (which says a lot about their loyal customer base and deliciousness of the product) I was expecting to wait a long time. Got to the front of the line and ordered two americanos and a speciality Carmel drink. The guy at the counter served me with a smile and was so warm and friendly. My order; I kid you not came out so quickly I didn't have any time to collect my thoughts. At first I thought it must have been pre made. But the delicious smell beckoned me to try a drink. The taste, wow!!!!! Amazing. It took my taste buds to a different planet, the coffee was so rich and delicious. My girlfriend loved her caramel drink as well and said she wants to to bring her a coffee from Ironsmith daily (sorry hunny I'm a baller on a budget.) Needless to say my experience was nothing short of wonderful. The good news; this place really cares and really loves their product. Everyone inside looked happy and the staff was providing service with a smile....the coffee is FRICKING AMAZING! The bad news....I'm about to see my net worth shot to hell... Keep up the great work Ironside, we will be back! read more

Came here for the first time this morning because it was the first coffee shop we ran into. Nine dollars for a basic cup of coffee and a latte. Had the coffee with a little cream two packets of sugar and it tasted terrible, like it was burned. Took it back to the counter and she gave me what she said was a different blend... Added the milk, added my sugar still terrible. My boyfriend said the latte was so-so. We won't be back. read more

Coffee: 5 star americano Food: my chocolate croissant was underwhelming. It was very soft and dough-heavy. I wouldn't get pastries from here again. Ambiance: I liked the small coffee shop feel with indoor and outdoor seating. read more

I can't believe I reviewed this 3 years ago?!? It doesn't seem so long ago. This is my favorite coffee in all of San Diego and I've tried a lot. Since the review I discovered I was allergic to dairy, but Ironsmith to the rescue because they have oat milk, which is my preference. When I first discovered it it was frequently empty and now like I predicted it's always busy and there are rarely seats available. So happy you exist!!! read more

Ironsmith coffee roasters offers decently good coffee and simple, delicate decor all perfectly located in the hub of Encinitas. I ordered the dirty chai latte based off what other people had recommended and was adequately impressed with the drink. They use reusable coffee cups that work excellently with hot drinks so that was also an added bonus. The shop itself does not house a ton of space but I still had enough space to use my laptop and also have room for my book and coffee. From the outside, this place almost seems to be hidden as there is no signage or other revealing details. The bar positioned near the front of the shop seems like the best place to drink your coffee as it seemingly connects with the bustling, outside activity in Encinitas. Nothing about this coffee shop blew me away but I'm hoping to come back and try their other coffees. Also, I heard that on Sundays they offer pastries directly from Prager Bros which I am definitely excited about. read more

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Easily the best coffee in Encinitas. Everyone is super friendly and they're very efficient. I always order online and it's always hot ready and waiting for me exactly when it says it will be. I just wish they would open even more locations! read more

I have been coming to Carlsbad for 10 years every summer and just now found out about this amazing coffee spot! Employees are patient in answering all my questions (I am very picky with my coffee) and accommodating us by making our coffee quickly... and OH SO DELICIOUS!! I got a chai latte 10/10 recommended with oat milk! read more

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This is a cute, but small coffee shop in Encinitas. When we first arrived we saw that the line was out the door so we figured it must be good and we wanted to try it. After waiting in line for about 10 minutes and now standing at the door we could see that yes they were busy, but the staff is also on the slower side. They had 3 employees working in a relatively small space, but they didn't seem to communicate with each other so things didn't seem to be running smoothly. From the time we placed our order to the time we got our full order was about 15 minutes. I ordered a spiced chai with oat milk (delicious) and a cold brew for my boyfriend. Since we got his drink right when we ordered he had pretty much finished his drink by the time I got my chai. Since we had some time while waiting for my chai we saw that other customers were having to remind the staff that they ordered 2 drinks and only received one, the drink was suppose to be hot not iced, or they ordered a pastry and had still not received it. Overall I wasn't impressed with this coffee shop. The drinks were delicious, but due to the slow service I don't see myself coming back read more

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Great coffee shop with a friendly staff! Went here for first time today and staff working was super friendly and polite. Coffee was great, I got the cold brew and taste/smoothness was on point. All around great spot read more

I'm an iced chai latte with oat milk kinda girl. Normally this place carries oat milk (which is amazing) but they were out of it when I stopped by, so I subbed out for almond milk and it was one of the best chai lattes I've ever had! I also got the olive oil toast. The portion was unfortunately small for the price but the flavor was AMAZING! the olive oil has Za'atar seasoning (a middle eastern season) and it paired so well with the whole grain toast. I got little pockets of sea salt flavor bursts and I was truly satisfied with my sweet drink and savory meal! I highly recommended this place if you don't mind spending a tiny bit extra on great food. read more

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Cute little coffee shop with friendly staff and delicious cold brew. Stopped in while waiting for my car and they were fast and kind and delicious :) read more

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I went here for my daily morning coffee. I ordered a regular coffee. I found the cup to be very small. So small that it was drinking a kids' sippy cup. It was pretty pricey too. The cap was funky shaped too. It had a lot angles and looked like a wannabe art piece. My friend ordered an iced coffee with almond milk. It was a nice cooling drink. My friend hoped to find a seat outside of enjoy our drinks, but there were no seats available. This was disappointing to us. read more

I ordered an ice vanilla chai (for my tea people) and my friends who are coffee lovers said they love the coffee! The staff are also so friendly and welcoming. It has such a cute aesthetic too! Highly recommend! :) read more

Terrible experience here. My husband got a mocha that didn't even look like it had ANY espresso in it. Looked like chocolate milk and tasted like... I don't even know what... maybe the soot that stained my shoes when I sat on their bench? I ordered cold brew with oat milk and syrup and there was def zero syrup in it. The baristas were more concerned with their friend who came to visit them than getting our order right and making drinks properly. We tried to drink these but ended up throwing them away, super bummed about wasting money AND staining my $60+ shoes with the black soot from the benches they failed to finish properly. Just super bummed... to say the least. read more

I was in vacation in the area and my goal in vacation is to find the best local coffee - ironsmith roasters is it! Their espresso is so smooth and I enjoyed their turmeric ginger and the chai latte and just an americano! So smooth just wish they had a bigger size read more

Drinking coffee is a Brazilian/ Italian tradition and its in my blood. It's hard to impress me with the taste of an authentic bean roasted and prepared well. Presentation also counts and this place has all of the above. Maybe if they only make a bigger effort on seating and you have a 5 star Cafe in town... read more

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First time at this coffee shop and I highly highly recommend it! I got a chocolate chip cookie which is HUGE and doesn't disappoint on flavor! Also, got a iced mocha coffee and it hit the spot! The service was quick and fast. I will be coming back soon and often. read more

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Got yummy vanilla latte and matcha latte today. Place is small with several tables outside. All tables were taken when we got there today. Hopefully next time we can get a table and enjoy the coffee a bit there before we go. read more

Yes and yes!!! I had the barista special, which I guess changes routinely. It was so perfectly what my heart and soul needed. Shop is right at the edge of the main drag of shops. Took my coffee to the beach for a soul reviving walk. Thank you for helping a late night/early morning of nursing on the road. read more

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coffee here is so creamy and good my only thing is that it's so expensive for what it is. they're efficient from what i remember and it's small but cute inside. i wish they stayed open longer. i feel like 2 is too early lol read more

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We ordered one Mexican mocha, which was really well made. It was very balanced in flavoring. We also ordered a matcha that tasted delightful. The service for the order was quick and timely. I would definitely get coffee here again. read more

Stayed in Encinitas since we figured we could enjoy the beach and support local businesses. This is where our morning led us. Coffee was amazing! Had a perfectly balanced cappuccino with a chocolate milk for little one. The chocolate croissant was the way to go! And I'm a sucker for designs In my cup so thank you! Also for the smiles and the friendly attitudes we were greeted with, although we all had to wear masks it shined through! read more

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Only did a really quick grab and go at this place. Mostly because it seems like trying to find parking anywhere in this area seems almost impossible on a busy day, although this location is so nice because it's so close to the water, giving the area a good vibe overall. Look for the blue building, because they don't have a big sign that reads Ironsmith Coffee Roasters on it. The layout of the store is a bit small, it's bar seating, and not a lot of them. The overall sizing is pretty narrow, but still has a nice casual vibe to it. There's limited outdoor seating as well. Their menu is pretty standard for a coffee shop, though they do have tea lattes as well that I'm starting to really enjoy. I opted for their barista's special (iced coffee + milk + vanilla syrup), and it was pretty fragrant! I think they used cold brew for their ice coffee, at least that's what it tasted like. It definitely got me jittery throughout the day, and iced coffee drinks don't normally do that to me. I'm glad I got a chance to try this place. It's still going to be a grab and go type of place for me, I don't know if this is a place I would ever sit down and enjoy my coffee then and there. read more

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Me and my husband live down the street from Iron Smith and have been going regularly for a while but lately, we have not been enjoying our experience there. Coffee is okay, we like the cold brew/drip most of the time but I feel like the quality of espresso beverages has gone down over the last few months. The other thing that is off-putting is the service. It always feels like we are an inconvenience when we go in. Not much enthusiasm or welcoming vibes from the baristas or owner. The coffee shop itself is beautiful and so asthetically pleasing, just wished the service matched that. On a good note, the @flourpatchco chocolate chunk cookies with sea salt they serve are amazing read more

Phenomenally good service from Matt & his fellow baristas. I highly recommend the Rose London Fog (black tea, your choice of milk, & rose as the sweetener." Such a gem in coastal Encinitas. read more

A coffee spot with a hangboard? And choices between Ethiopian vs South American bean iced coffees? This ones a winner. Plus, it's a close walk to the beach, the people there were all very nice, there's free wifi and the space was nice and open to catch a breeze from outside. I was visiting from Chicago this week, but I will be back!! And will tell all my climbing friends who love coffee to go here too. read more

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Good coffee. But not for my mornings. It was a bit on the smooth side for me. We had americano and a cappuccino. Both good but not strong for a morning kick, and to be honest, i am not even a strong coffee fan. Nevertheless, good place with good coffee and nice chairs on the sidewalk. read more

Maybe due to Rona, but this place is super bare bones. Pretty busy, with only two baristas working so the line was backing up. The bathroom was a disaster (although open, yeah!), they had no napkins and the coffee was just so-so. I will say they were better than Philz just down the road a bit. I may try again next time I'm in the area to see if it was just bad timing, but businesses, especially those catering to a specific audience should have a repeatable process that delivers excellence time-after-time no matter what day/time/barista. read more

Just had the best maple butter toast! My husband and I ventured out to try this place and fell in love! We had the Guatemalan coffee (free refills is a big thumbs up), maple butter toast and almond butter toast. Everything was delicious! Great customer service! I really appreciate one of the co-owners personally handing us our toast and asking how it was after. It's a nice touch! Wish we lived closer to come back more often. My only complaint would be that there is no signage on the outside and we almost missed it. I'm so glad we didn't miss this place! read more

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AMAZING! Few places have garnered such a positive initial reaction. Raul knows how to make a first impression -- incredibly welcoming, generous, and genuinely friendly. I can't image not coming back to Ironsmith Coffee Roasters. The iced coffee was strong and delicious and made even better by the oat milk (which Raul convinced me to try and even give me an extra glass for a risk-free tasting experience. I was not disappointed!). The monkey cheese bread (I think that's the name) was absolutely delicious. The inside is small, but has sufficient amount of table space and outlets for getting some work in. Stop by and enjoy! read more

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Best beans, roast, coffee, & baristas in SD! Thanks for being open during CV19 and really appreciate the 1/2 Caf blend during stressful days. Keep goin strong stay safe! You guys Rock! read more

Nice small coffee house in Encinitas. My coffee came with a heart on it and it was so smooth and creamy, really the best cup of coffee I have had lately. They have homemade breads and maybe pastries? It was later in the day so all they had was breads. The barista was sweet and helpful. We asked for something and she explained how they would make a bigger on to share but called it something else. Not a place to do work or be loud because it s small. But fantastic coffee. read more