Amazing coffee and great ambiance. I got the Carmel Cream Latte iced and it was delicious. Definitely will be coming back.

Friendly place with excellent coffee! Currently the Pumpkin Spice Latte is my favourite but there are so many to choose from! And they have a good selection of excellent loose leaf teas! My Mom says their hot chocolate is the best in the region! read more

Looking for a solid cup of local joe? Chill setting and kick-back vibes? How about super cool team and tasty menu? This local Ma/Pa roaster brews up home roasted beans with a smile each time. Check it out! #SupportLocal #VanillaBeanAmericano read more

Wow! This is such a unique coffee shop in La Costa. Instantly taken to a cozy homey vibe, like being at a grandparents house. Most people have been coming here for many years and are loyal to the owner which says a lot! The inside has good seating, tables, booths, bar style window, and outdoor chair and booth seating. Easy parking. The coffee is so fresh they literally roast in house! Excellent menu and baristas are so sweet kind and friendly!!! Some of the best coffee I have had in SD!!! Lots of yummy pastries to choose from, for vegans some snack bars and fresh fruit are available. As well as milk alternatives. Charging available at some inside seating. Overall I would highly recommend this location! read more

So it's been 6 years since I updated my review so it's time to refresh, I think. I bought my own espresso machine at home before I knew how much of a skill and an art making espresso is; it's not an automatic process by any means. It's taken me some time to understand the basics. If you're new to brewing espresso, THIS is the place to buy beans. The owner/roaster was there and gave me a bunch of tips for home extractions and how to dial my beans. These beans make the best shots of any other in my opinion. They are always freshly roasted and have the best crema and balance to the coffee. I like how comfy the cafe is although the drinks are orettt heavily sugared considering they are brewing too notch beans. I'm sure if you got a drink without a bunch of sugar you can taste the magic in your cup. I like hanging out here and love buy beans for my next batch. Definitely make the drive and check it out. read more

La Costa Coffee Roasting - I love buying their beans for my espresso machine. This pic doesn't even do it justice. It has the best crema of any other bean. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Great coffee & great owners and staff. People love working and socializing there because of the relaxing atmosphere.

Definitely a hidden gem in north county. Baristas are always so nice and truly is one of the best caramel lattes in SD County. Easy to work out of as well, just busy as expected on the weekends. read more

What a cute spot!! I can definitely see how it'd be packed on the weekends. Iced honey vanilla latte was on the stronger side and soo good. Love the smell as soon as you walk in. Gentleman was so kind to even repour coffee beans into the roaster when he saw me recording! lol it's the little things!! read more

As someone who visits this coffee shop once every several weeks, to have a good cup of coffee and a pastry, I'm totally disappointed in today's experience. The coffee was good, as always, but, I ordered an almond croissant and asked for it to be heated. My first bite indicated that this thing probably was left out in the Sahara desert for a week. I went back and asked for a lemon scone. I took that out and tried to eat it as it crumbled all over. Obviously nobody's paying attention to the freshness of what's being offered to their customers. Beware next time you order something there other than coffee. read more

Great coffee and pastries. Lots of room and a place to relax, visit with friends and enjoy good coffee.

Looked cute from outside since I was near the library so decided to try it out. I ordered a no foam latte and my cup was only filled 2/3 of the way. Pastry (poppy scone) was ok. They seemed short staffed so wait time to order and get my drink took a while. Unlikely I'll go back. read more

When I came in, there were at least 3 baristas behind the counter and no one greeted me after I walked up to look at the menu; no one was in line. I only ordered a lemon poppy seed scone and the barista slide it to me in the pastry bag saying "have a great day" without eye contact and then continued her conversation with her colleague. I was very pleased with the pastry but very uncomfortable and unwelcome by the customer service. read more

I've lived across the street from La Costa Coffee Roasting for 7+ years and visit a few times per month. It's a solid coffee shop. Worth 3.5 stars, but I can only give whole ones, so... The staff is usually pretty friendly and quick. There's ample seating both inside and outside on the patio. While the decor is slightly dated, the place is clean. When my family members go here, we get a variety of drinks: drip coffee, lattes, flavored lattes, and the occasional super sugary, desert Starbucks type drink. No one is every mad at their drinks, but I find that we're mostly just ok with them, specifically the drip coffee. We prefer a darker roast that's not acidic or bitter and too many times we haven't had that option. What they have is ok, but not amazing. The food stuffs are quite good if you're a bit hungry. I'm mostly a bagel and cream cheese guy and it's what I'd like out of a bagel. My niece likes the sweeter pastries and she's always got great things to say about them when we take her here. This is a good neighborhood spot for coffee but I feel with a couple of tweaks, it could be really amazing. read more

Coffee was decent wish i would of told em half sweet it was a bit too much for me had the white mocha. Staff seemed nice as well read more

La Costa Coffee Roasting - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

If you want a good cup of coffee, this is the place. This restaurant had pastries too, man do I love pastries. The coffee went perfectly with their chocolate chip chocolate cake. Gave me the perfect sugar rush to begin my day. 5/5 stars! read more

I stopped by to grab a croissant and some freshly rested beans. I haven't tried the beans at home so this review pertains only to the croissant. Croissant was terrible. "At least" a day old if not more in my opinion, maybe more. Regardless, it was too chewy and acidic in flavor. Not what I would expect paying $4.60 for a croissant. The scones looked nice (even though I haven't tried them) and the ambience was pretty nice too. That is why I am giving 2 stars instead of 1, because the croissant, quite frankly, deserves 0 stars. read more

Great atmosphere and great workers! Malie made an amazing custom almond vanilla latte, highly recommend for artsy chill atmosphere :)) read more

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Wonderful coffee shop in Carlsbad/La Costa the coffee is fantastic. The staff is wonderful and friendly. One could easily work from here with their great music and food. I almost don't want more people to come here but it's no secret to those who live nearby. read more

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Unfriendly and disinterested staff. Coffee is burnt and milk was borderline spoiled in the "flat white" which they managed to turn into a cappuccino. Caramel cream latte was made iced without request and needed to be remade, did not taste at all like caramel - more like burnt almond milk. We discarded beverages after first sips. Will not be coming back. Inside of the shop seems like a nice place to read a book or study but doesn't redeem the poor quality. read more

Last few visits have been disappointing, especially weekend mornings. I called in the order ahead and instead of pick up counter like every other place they made me wait in the long line with those ordering. By the time I got to the front the coffee had gone cold. Also did not offer to heat up the croissant. Vanilla lattes were not good. I felt like I was inconveniencing the staff by being there. I don't mind the high prices if the product & service are there, increasingly not the case unfortunately. read more

Love their coffee -- always fresh roasted and delicious. The pastries are awesome -- especially the raspberry bars! read more

La Costa Coffee Roasting - I'm hooked on the Espresso Roast! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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This place not only has seasonal but a good variety of lattes, cappuccinos etc. My go to place. Nice environment with patio area outside. Great scones, muffins, brownies. Highly recommend. read more

They were packed to the gills on a weekday morning, mostly with locals. The place is kind of tucked away in a mini-mall and not easily seen from any major streets. There is plenty of seating both inside and out. They have nice food choices, including baked goods and breakfast sandwiches, but I didn't try any grub. My cold brew was perfectly fine. The counter folks were friendly and efficient. One minor complaint: the sugar/creamer stand is tiny for a place of this size and it's in an awkward location. Also, it was extremely messy during my visit but they really were very busy and, let's face it, people are pigs. Yes, I would return. read more

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I got a cold brew, friend got a hot chai. Chai was good, sweet, not super hot temperature wise. Inside looked like a renovated coffee bean. Cold brew was not good. They had accidentally added an extra syrup in and weren't super helpful when I asked if they could remake it. It's just a cold brew! read more

Best coffee shop in North County, hands down! I grew up right down the street from this little coffee shop and have always been in love with them. From my childhood days of hot cocoa to all my coffee and tea orders today, I have never been disappointed by La Costa. The atmosphere is so cozy, and if you're lucky you'll catch a day when the owner is grinding the coffee beans in the shop or a live music night. What's there not to love? It's a neighborhood coffee shop that supports local artists, has friendly staff, an awesome owner to chat with, and delicious drinks! If you decide to buy some coffee or tea to bring home, I LOVE the Colombia Supremo and Guatemala Huehuetenango beans, and for teas you absolutely can't beat their Earl Grey. I am a huge Earl Grey fan and still have yet to drink a cup as tasty as one from here. A must have for any tea lover!! If you're in the area and craving a nice drink, you have to go to La Costa or you're missing out! read more

The coffee here is absolutely delicious! Clean café, large and will spread out with plenty of seating inside as well as out front. There is also plenty of parking on the lower and upper level, very easy to get to. Service was wonderful, they have an extensive menu and you can also purchase their coffee beans by the pound. I really enjoyed my mocha, it was made well. Highly recommended when in the area! read more

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I thought coffee was great . I love that all the staff wears mask . The chocolate croissant I got was warmed up , taste wonderful but maybe a little to much chocolate for my me . The croissant itself was was soft and buttery, very lovely. Inside is nice and I love that there is an outdoor seating area . The only thing is , the wait . We ordered 5 drinks and there were at least 4-5 workers in the coffee area , took at least 15mins . Two blended drinks One mocha One iced latte One hot latte And we were the only ones in there . read more

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I love this place!!! If a coffee roaster can make delicious decaf, they are in a league of their own. I live in Pacific Beach and will detour to La Costa Roasting just for the decaf--mine is a decaf with a splash of caf and it's so tasty. Wish you were closer but I'm grateful for you! read more

We found this little gem after being dissatisfied with our coffee at breakfast. Don't you hate it when that happens? This place seemed like the place to be for coffee lovers like us! We entered and were amazed at how spacious the interior was - plenty of room for social distancing. And they did an excellent job of enforcing it with the floor decals for the line. All the staff had masks on and followed precautions. The almond flavored coffee stood out to me from the menu and I went with it. Oh my goodness! What a pleasant surprise. It tasted like the Taiwanese almond powder drink. That might sound weird but trust me, it's the best compliment I can give. I grew up on that stuff and crave it all the time. La Costa's almond coffee had just the right notes of almond and was so smooth and soothing. Ahhh just thinking about it makes me want to drive over there. I'm bummed that I don't live closer. I will be back for sure! read more

We love it here, truly a friendly neighborhood coffee shop! Located on the upper level by Cinepolis. Family owned and they are always roasting their own coffee beans, so fun to watch! The owner is there often and engages with customers, explaining the coffee roasting process often. So fascinating! The employees are all so personable, funny, smiling, and most importantly efficient! They know how to move a long line FAST and have an amazing attention to detail every time! They also offer organic loose leaf teas, pastries, donuts, bagels, delectable cakes by the slice, yogurt, alkaline water, fresh squeezed Orange Juice, and even hot breakfast sandwiches from Ki's (amazing organic restaurant btw if you haven't been to their spot in Cardiff!) Great outdoor seating on the patio. If parking is ever an issue just park by the library, always plenty of parking :) Favorite item: VANILLA BEAN AMERICANO! read more

La Costa Coffee Roasting - Almond Milk Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Man this place is the best! Coffee is phenomenal, staff is super friendly, and the owner has a wealth of knowledge about his products. From a detailed explanation of the flavor profiles of each coffee in his shop to the proper way brew them using a multitude of brewing systems the owner will help you find what you will love! One of the best things about the shop is the smell! You know when you're near because you can smell roaster on El Camino from poinsettia to Alga. Irresistible! The wife and I love to sit on the patio and enjoy our drinks while reading or finishing up some work. Great environment and free WiFi! read more

La Costa Coffee Roasting - Vanilla iced chai and yummy iced tea! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I've been coming here for 7 years now and it's always been great! Their coffee is my absolute favorite, the pastries are always yummy, and the atmosphere is cozy. read more

Everything you want in a local coffee joint. They fresh roast their beans in a beautiful roaster. You can see the bags of green beans stacked neatly, and feel "involved " in the process. The young lady who helped us explained the drinks, modified them to our liking, ground up my beans and brought them to me. There's copious numbers of tables with outlets so you can get that work done! I fancy plain black coffee and it was strong enough to revive flagging energy. Excellent work! read more

Food is great , service is great , unfortunately management didn't want to put 2 people on register during breakfast and lunch rush so I was stuck waiting 20 minutes for 1 caramel latte, while the woman infront of me ordered a super complex coffee bean order I just sat there dumbfounded :( will try again just sadly not during peak hours read more

La Costa Coffee Roasting - Caramel Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Love coming here after my Friday walks with friends. Staff is always really nice and the coconut crème cold brew is fire. There's a ton of seating outside which is great, but I do wish more of it was shaded! I burn easily, ha. Otherwise always a great spot to meet with friends and have an iced coffee or cold brew and just relax. Pros: - Coffee is tasty - Inside always smells so goooooood - Great staff - Punch cards for free drinks! Cons - Bathroom line is always long for some reason - Outside area (while HUGE) does get packed during peak hours - Not enough outdoor shaded areas read more

Always one of my favorite places to go, amazing energy from the environment alone as well as staff! Favorite study place thank god for the outlets lol read more

Always tasty beverages, friendly and helpful staff. GREAT jazz guitar on the patio from 10am till Noon by Twin Pics! read more

La Costa Coffee Roasting - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Love!!! I've been here a few times years ago and was driving by, so decided to stop in. I asked the barista for her recommendation and she was super helpful! I usually drink mochas, she suggested trying out the raspberry mocha, which I did and I am so glad I did! Drink was amazing and perfectly blended. A lot of times I find the drink isn't mixed well, but this was done right and tasted incredible! Will be stopping in regularly. read more

***Update*** It is very interesting that the Son of the business owner contacted me through Yelp "Thanking" me for trying to hurt his Father's business by leaving a two-star review. For that, I am docking an additional star! Great job! The fact is I went into this establishment, paid for a double shot of espresso, and it was terrible. If you are going to serve espresso, it better be dialed. So, get to work! Buy a proper scale, weight your grounds going in as well as the output. Use good filtered water and good beans. It is really easy to get a 5-star! Ill come back and try it again and update the review! read more

Came in on a Saturday afternoon and there were a few people sitting at the tables studying. I ended up ordering one of their spring specials, a rose vanilla latte with soy milk (+$0.60). And it was so watered down and didn't taste good at all? I was really disappointed because I paid ~$6 for my drink. The barista didn't shake the soy milk and their were chunks of milk in my coffee. Not cool. When the drink was made the barista didn't even call out the drink order and left it on the counter. There were three baristas working, behind the bar and none of them called the order. Overall my experience here was disappointing, will not be back. Hopefully your drink tastes better than mine. read more