I am a Vigilante fiend!! I have an espresso machine at home and I buy beans from vigilante to brew…read moreup every morning for me, my husband and my father in law who takes the squirt to school. So vigilante is keeping 3 adults moving. Whenever we get beans, they are fresh roasted within the week. I love the locally roasted beans and they are always perfect. My FIL loves tin Lizzie and so do I but I have really enjoyed some of their other blends! El Fuego is another go to. They have some great cafe drinks, some good snacks and the seating area is spacious. I am glad the vista location opened to avoid the South O crowds in the thick of summer. I'll be back, I always am.

I've been coming toVigilante Coffee pretty regularly and usually get the iced matcha with oat milk…read more Today it tasted really different, way milkier than usual and honestly not good. I went up politely and asked if something could be done, and they told me they recently changed oatmilk. Totally fair, and I understand the barista followed the process. But since I genuinely didn't like the drink, I asked if they could replace it with something else. They said they could, but I'd have to pay again. It wasn't about the money for me, it just didn't feel like great customer service, especially as someone who comes there often. Just sharing my experience.

Small coffee shop with nice vibes and good coffee. They sell their own roasted coffee, Swiss water…read moreprocessed organic a total plus! Americano with oat milk, fantastic! Will add this to my list.

I admittedly got a coupon in the mail to try this place out and I'm so glad I did!…read more This place is tucked away in Vista but the location is huge -- I'm wondering what, if anything else, they'll add to it. The service was quick and friendly. I ordered the vanilla cinnamon latte with oat milk -- a large comes with three shots which is music to my ears. The latte was a perfect balance of sweet and spice and you definitely tasted the coffee, which is important to me. I also treated myself to the Santa Fe bagel which was packed with flavor and ingredients! Definitely worth the price and I would order it again. This may be a new addition to my coffee rotation :)

I have been coming to Carlsbad for years and just discovered this spot. They have a rare combo of…read moreawesome actual coffee/pour overs as well as great flavored lattes. The pastries look amazing but did not try any. The owner was working today and was the nicest possible guy, the kind of person you want to root for to be successful! Check out dreamwave!

Stopped in today and had a great experience! I loved the big hot mess sandwich and will be coming…read moreback soon for more :) It's also so cute inside and the staff are all so friendly. I'm so happy this place opened up this year and is within walking distance to me!

Got to try an Iced Ube Vanilla Latte from their Pop-Up. They were at the Vista Strawberry Festival…read moreand I needed a coffee. It was Berry Good although I didn't try their strawberry option. Fun that they had the option though!!!

Support local and visit Mr Brown Bean for your next coffee fix!…read more The holidays are here, so that means holiday drinks have arrived! Try their delicious coffees at one of their locations detailed below. You can also purchase gift boxes here for the coffee lovers in your life (or for yourself) and choose from their roasted coffee bags, glass bottles, mug, homemade lavender syrup and holiday tote bags! Along with any purchase, you can send a free holiday postcard to one of your loved ones and they will make sure your loved ones receive it in time for the holidays! You can find Mr. Brown Bean at: ° Del Mar Farmers Market every Saturday 12 to 4pm San Marcos Farmers Market every Tuesday 3-7pm * San Marcos, Holly, Jolly Holiday Market December 3 from 10 AM through 4 PM at 251 North City Drive, CA 92078

LOVE this spot. Tons of seating, easy parking, and every drink we got absolutely slapped…read more I got the almond milk matcha which was creamy, balanced, not overly sweet. My friends got the vanilla oat milk cortado and the Honey Please latte with oat milk and both were 10/10 too! The baristas are super knowledgeable and personable. Such a solid coffee shop. Definitely a go-to when i'm in the area!

The coffee shop has a pleasant aesthetic look. Plenty of seating both inside and outside. Nice…read morelarge parking lot. We arrived around 11am on a Sunday and the line wasn't too long. We ordered a latte, a matcha latte with oat milk, and a chocolate croissant. Milk texture and temperature were right on point for both drinks! Nice strong coffee flavor in the latte. My husband thought the latte was a tiny bit runny/watery (if that makes sense) but I thought it was fine. I'm not an oat milk drinker, but I enjoyed the flavor of the oat milk. The tiny downside is that the oat milk kinda overpowers the matcha flavor. It was a nice smooth drink. We also ordered a chocolate croissant and it was good too. I was happily surprised to find this coffee shop and will definitely go back and even get coffee beans there.

Exceptional tasting experience!! We booked through Airbnb experiences. The unassuming warehouse…read moreexterior hides this jewel of of coffee / food experience. The attention to detail, hospitality, and fun blew me away. It was fascinating for coffee enthusiasts of all levels. I was surprised by how phenomenal the pastries he made were too. Mehmet (owner) is passionate about his craft and you can tell he really loves what he does. Highly recommend.

I booked a tasting experience and this was one of the best things I have experienced. Mehmet took…read moreus through various coffees to taste, comparing varieties, origin, brew methods, and more. He walked us through each process explaining the entire journey from farm to cup for each coffee we tasted. I booked a pour over class in a couple weeks and I will be booking his other courses for sure. The tasting was in a warehouse and was humble and unassuming, hidden in a quiet industrial area.

Revolution Roasters is located in a shopping center with a couple of other food vendors. Seating…read moreinside is limited but there is a good amount of seating outside. The esthetic is really nice and as good as the coffee. It looks like they have seasonal offering that changes with the four seasons of the year. For spring seasonal I had a pistachio latte. I really liked what I can only assume is their in house syrup. Think Starbucks pistachio latte, but two times better. This coffee place is for those who don't do Starbucks. Vanilla flat white was just as good. I would say Carlsbad for coffee this place is a must stop.

hot pistachio latte 10/10…read more iced honeycomb latte (cardamom & honey) 7/10 - lots of earthy flavors, not sweet but has a good espresso & milk ratio, so I enjoyed it still. This was such a cute little coffee shop - lots of unique flavors all with in-house made syrups and yummy pastries! There is NO INDOOR SEATING here however, but a cute little set up outdoors with bouquets available for purchase from a vendor! Overall, a great experience! Very friendly baristas and quick service.

I'm always in search of amazing espresso when I travel - I must sound like a broken record…read more Research turned up Origen and I set off one morning to give it a try. I was a little confused when Waze led me to an office parking area where I spotted an umbrella and what looked like a coffee stand. Undeterred, I parked and ventured over. It was the most unique, unusual and memorable coffee experience I've ever had. This place is for true coffee and espresso aficionados. The man working the kiosk referred to the place as a wine bar for coffee as the coffee is prepared, discussed and poured the same way fine wine is. If you love Starbucks, do not go here! If you love thoughtfully and artfully well prepared single Origen coffee, this place should not be missed. Ideally, the coffee should be ordered, prepared and consumed without dairy products so that you truly taste, experience and enjoy all the flavors. Ideally, it would be best to purchase a pour over, and they have a menu dedicated to them. It should be on every coffee and espresso addicts must go to list. I highly recommend it and I'm excited to enjoy the beans I bought at home.

Nestled in between business buildings in a kiosk, this coffee place is a hidden gem for the true…read morecoffee connoisseurs. No fluff here. During the time we went, 10:30am on Monday, there were plenty of parking all around the building where it is located. And only a couple people in the seating area by the koi pond. It was so quiet and peaceful. Only the sound of water pouring into the pond. A family owned business, Reuben the owner, knows his craft. He is so kind to explain all the variations of the pour-over menu items and we definitely tasted what we happily expected. Their coffees are SO good!! And the matcha latte surpassed my daughter's expectations and LOVED her drink. Perfectly balanced. Reuben's daughter, Paola, working with him, was equally friendly and helpful with the other menu items as well. We tried the jalapeño ham & cheddar croissant & the ham & swiss croissant, both were toasted in a panini press. Delicious! And the chocolate chip cookie, lightly salted. SO thick & good! Overall, it was a great experience. Not a huge menu but quality items. It's definitely top notch and we're going back!! Also I might add, they're only open til 2:00pm on the weekdays, closed at this location on the weekends because they're at farmer's markets.

I love that there's always a nice chill vibe here. My…read morepartner loves their coffee and I love the way they make their matcha. Recently ordered the spinach feta wrap and it's my new favorite too.

Got the americano and cinnamon latte drink! Both pretty good…read more Nice spot to study, chill, and talk with friends. Service was pretty quick as well with options for indoor (reusable) cups or to go (regular plastic cups).

Dang! They opened another Banana Dang! This inland version is closer and sits between a couple…read moreplaces I need to go from time to time. I have visted the original locations near Mission in Oceanside for years. It's great to have another in the neighborhood. I almost always get a mocha here, as they know what they are doing with craft coffee. I love thier hot cups too, they are not flimsy! My favorite of BD is the art and merch available. They have cozy fleece banana sweatshirts to custom art on the walls for sale. Go here, have the coffee - Dang it's good. Note to Self: Try a Banana Dang specialty coffee on your next visit. A kind of play on; no shoes, no shirt, no service...there was a Ryan Gosling pic that used to say something like; Wear a shirt, unless you are Ryan Gosling. Now, there is Bad Bunny... #Dang #BananaDang #Vista #CraftCoffee

Five stars for branding - I loved the fun vibes and banana everything, including cute mugs, shirts,…read morehats, pencils, stickers, etc. The employees were helpful in suggesting drinks for our first visit. If you love banana-anything, this spot is a no brainer! They also have a lot of non-banana options (e.g. straight lattes, americanos, fruit smoothies, etc.) I wish you could get larger sizes, but as with a lot of niche coffee shops, they only have 1 size offering. The Dirty Nutty Dang was decadent and delish - banana chocolately peanut buttery smoothie with 2 shots of espresso. The ShakEned BaNana was also a hit - a smoothe banana flavored latte with oak milk. Definitely a fun place to try for your next coffee outing!