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    Lofty Coffee Roasting Works

    4.0 (162 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Courtney O.

    Loved trying this spot on Saturday! Staff were all really nice. We had a few lattes, a croissant, and the croissant sandwich. All amazing. They also have freshly made (delicious looking) pastries and loafs of bread. Seating is outdoors, and it is so relaxing. Full of trees, plants, and fresh air. Parking lot is a little tight so be prepared for that. We will come back asap!

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    Catalina G.

    I'm so picky with my coffee because I've tried so many places in San Diego but I can genuinely say this was one of the best lattes I've ever had. I got the salted caramel syrup with almond milk. It was to die for. The sandwich was also pretty good. The service was fast. Parking was easy. The view was so beautiful! One of my favorite shops

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    Kayla F.

    Frequented this place often while visiting! Couldn't stay away from their wonderful coffee, friendly staff, breakfast sandwiches, and calm atmosphere! Great little coffee shop!

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    Brian V.

    Not only does this place have delicious, quality coffee It also has some pretty great looking menu items - I mean, it has your pastries that you will find in the glass case in case you want some light eats, but it has some serious, beautifully prepared plates and meal items suitable for a meet up or a brunch in their vibe-y space. The people are friendly and the service was great from the cashiers to the baristas. There's seating inside (limited), but a good amount of seating outside in the courtyard and covered area outside of the building. This is really a unique space in terms of coffee spots I've been to. There's a few shacks on the property as well that looks like it could have high potential for cool pop ups, etc. My cousin and I went here on the morning I headed out of town. We split the matcha donut and the almond croissant - both were very delicious and the crisp on the croissant was perfect. In terms of drink, I got the Ethiopian bean pour over. Such delicious coffee with low acidity. I didn't use cream or anything to smooth it out. I ended up buying a bag of beans as well. Pretty excited to try the coffee using my Aeropress at home. All in all, just a great, unique space that serves great coffee and food. Parking might be the only tricky part. It's on a small grade and the parking felt a little tight. My car is fine as it is pretty small, but you may want to think twice if you drive a huge pick up truck etc.

    Candy Cane Cloud

    This was my first time trying this coffee shop and i got the candy cane cloud. I personally am not a big coffee person but today i felt like testing my luck. When i first came into the store i was greeted with amazing customer service and drinking came out quickly. The ambiance of the shop was very calm and peaceful perfect for early birds who want to start their day off with good coffee. What brought me to write this review was because when i got my drink i spilt it all over the floor and i was soooo sad. It was such a bad start to my morning but lucky 3 amazing ladies came to the rescue to help me clean up and they offered to remake my drink!!!! If you are near the area or want to try a new coffee shop. I would HIGHLY recommend Lofty Coffee. 10/5 stars THANK YOU TO THE STAFF I HOPE YOU GUYS HAVE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS!!

    London fog hot. So pretty and tasted full body Earl Grey!
    Nell C.

    My first time to this Lofty. The service was prompt and pleasant. My London Fog came out phenomenal, so pretty like black sesame and tastes lovely! Full body Earl Grey! I'm so glad because sometimes you can get a watery version. Not here! Ambiance was nice clean tables and nice to look at Moonlight Beach at a different vantage point. It can get busy with all the cars zipping up and down Coast Highway. Enjoy! Thank you for my London Fog!

    Macha tea with honey and almond milk
    Jarek M.

    Lofty is a perfect spot for coffee and lunch. It's located in Encinitas right by the main road so it's hard to miss it. There is some parking space and plenty of seating areas outside. The coffee shop is cool and hipster. They offer good selection of flavourful coffees, yummy pastries and good food. Our order included Turkish cardamom coffee, matcha tea with honey, pastries baked in store and toast with fresh hummus. Everything was very good. Pastries were well baked and were not overly sweet. Toast was nicely plated and all ingredients were fresh and tasty. Also both beverages were prepared with care and tasted good. Good atmosphere, service, coffee and food. You should definitely visit this place!

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    Romina T.

    Stopped by this cool coffee spot in Encinitas. The staff was very fire and helped my husband decide on a what coffee to try. He had cloudy with the chance of cold brew and I have the salted caramel latte. We loved the coffee here! We also tried the sausage, egg and cheddar croissant and the Egg and Hatch Chili Tart which was delicious as well! Love the vibe here and we sat outdoors and enjoyed the beautiful San Diego weather!

    London Fog and Turkish latte
    Maggie J.

    Our first time in and we were impressed! The staff were all very friendly. We sat on the patio, very nice indoor-outdoor, open-air vibe by the beach. Delicious pastries and coffee.

    Kyoto-Style cold brew (brewed over 12 hours)
    Hanna K.

    Lovely place with flavorful coffee! There is another smaller one right across the street but we came here because it had a huge parking lot and plenty of outdoor seating (more than 20 tables!). They also had tiny tot tables so bring your little ones. It is above ground level over looking the busy street which felt nice and private. You would also see and feel the train pass right by you which was also fun. There's no fence between the coffeeshop and the train tracks so keep your kiddos close by. Their Aztec Mocha (shot of espresso, dark cacao, cinnamon, cayenne and substituted oat milk) is for those who REALLY love the cayenne spiciness. It gives a very very strong kick. Do not underestimate it! Ask for a sample if you are not sure. It is amazing. Their Turkish Latte (double shot latte infused with cardamom and raw sugar, and dairy of your choice) also had a strong cardamom flavor. When they say it is infused, it is infused. Does not taste like they just added flavored syrup. The staff were friendly and helpful in describing their drinks and recommending what to order. I look forward to coming here again to try their Tokyo-style cold brew as today, I was looking for some hot coffee.

    Chris S.

    Stopped by here on our drive back from SD. A block from the beach with private parking. Love that they serve coffees out of ceramic cups. The mocha was great with a house made chocolate ganache but the star of the show was the chocolate chip cookie which comes with giant chunks of chocolate chip and is drizzled with large sized sea salt pieces for the perfect sweet salty combo. The chocolate croissant was good too but I wish it had more chocolate inside. There's a smaller location across the street if this location is busy.

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    No drip coffee after 12pm. Maybe put in a small drip pot? We've bought your beans for ages

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    Great coffees, croissant sandwiches & pastries with a lovely view served by friendly staff.

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