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    Lofty Coffee

    4.1 (859 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Pull apart cinnamon roll
    Ryan G.

    Needed a quick treat to calm the sweet tooth. The coffee also smelled amazing but I had my coffee fix for the day. The cinnamon roll was made from a croissant, which I was not expecting. Not too sweet, but sweet enough. Worth a visit if you're near gate 108

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    Sophia M.

    Fantastic spot to come get some work done. I like the open air feel with all the sliding glass doors. You can sit inside but still feel like you are enjoying the "outdoors". Coffee was delicious - a little pricey but most coffee spots are these days. Staff were very friendly and it was nice to be able to bring my dog inside. They even had a little jar of treats for him.

    Tony C.

    Yes..."Lofty Coffee" gets 5 stars!!! Their coffee is very smooth and tasty! They have plenty of gluten free options!!! It's not acidic or burned! I came here twice during my visit in San Diego...they were consistently good! I had the Mocha, gluten free lemon cake, and the sausage croissant sandwich, it was all amazing! The service is quick and very friendly. Seating is open and most of the time we had to wait for someone to finish their meal! That's the only gripe, aside from that come in and enjoy a fantastic cup of coffee in beautiful San Diego!

    Turkish latte
    Christina W.

    When we got here, there was a huge line but it moved fairly quickly. They have dogs on the patio (which I personally love) and it was definitely happening there. The patio was cute. I ordered the Turkish Latte and the Cedros for breakfast. My girlfriend ordered the Little Italy and shared half of her croissant with me. If she did not share, I definitely would had still been hungry. I left content but not full, so I wish there was a little something more that came with the Cedros. Though at first glance it might look a little sad the flavors were there! I loved the heirloom tomatoes, so tasty. Except for the sausage patty, I wish it had a little more umf of something for me. The latte was delightful, I personally wouldn't get it again though. Seemed kind of pricey for what I got, as do trendy places as such do.

    mint green tea, lofty nola coffee
    Alyssa N.

    I recently visited again and I love their avocado hummus toast!!! Like I'm obsessed with it. I visited on a Saturday morning for a quick bite. Short line and the cashier was very nice. I ordered the hummus avocado toast and an iced Turkish latte since the barista recommended it. Personally I did not like the Turkish latte, I realized that day I do not like cardamom lol. But that is personal preference! But I am obsessed with their hummus avocado toast-- filling, you basically get a full avocado, and the produce is so fresh. Perfectly balanced and beautiful. I will always order that when I stop by!

    The Cloudy with a Chance of Cold Brew was top tier! Smooth and creamy!
    Emily T.

    This is the perfect spot for a Saturday morning before walking the farmer's market. The cold brew is bold and bright and the cold foam is creamy and the perfect level of sweet. The barista was super helpful in guiding us to the perfect drink and the whole place is beautiful. Seating inside and out and plenty of room for service animals!

    Açaí bowl
    Colleen K.

    Delicious and fresh! We enjoyed tasty açaí bowls for brunch on their outdoor patio. Their outdoor space is lovely with a variety of seating in the covered area. I'd never had an açaí bowl quite like this - the açaí was almost like ice cream in texture, and instead of being stacked in layers, it's almost "deconstructed" and arranged like a salad on a plate. Very very good!

    Turkish latte
    Ken D.

    Came here the following morning after a IsoKnock concert and was pretty thrilled on the turkish latte. It's nice walking around on a cold ass day and stopping by for some hot coffee . The turkey sandwich was pretty filling as well! I thought it was going to be like your typical hipster sandwich with a mini slice of turkey but they packed it up pretty fat with avocado too. Service was quick and easy and the vibes are immaculate. I'd come back if I was around the area.

    Turkey and avocado croissant, cloudy cold brew
    Jessica G.

    Cute coffee shop with lots of outdoor seating. I ordered a turkey and avocado croissant and a cloudy cold brew. The sandwich was so tasty with tons of avocado and the most flaky croissant. Delish. The coffee was very big with cold foam on top, not too sweet, perfect way to start the day. The staff were friendly and very approachable, very kind team. Fast service too!!

    Banana bread, aztec mocha and caramel latte
    Doreen G.

    Food was good, but the best part was the coffees. The spot was cute also and fast service. First come first serve basis, save ur own seats and order through the cashier

    Evangelia G.

    Lofty is such a Little Italy staple! I always enjoy my coffee and/or meal when I'm here. Today, my friend and I got Açaí bowls (absolutely delicious) for breakfast post Pilates, and I had an Aztec mocha (has a kick, so if you don't like spice, choose something else) and my friend got a honey latte. Loved both!

    Salted Caramel Latte
    Danny W.

    This coffee shop has a cool atmosphere located in Little Italy with nice outdoor seating. The barista was friendly and answered all my questions when I was ordering my coffee. I had the Salted Caramel Latte and it was decent. I didn't have as much caramel flavor as I would have liked, but overall it was good.

    Latte to perfection.
    Angel S.

    So good! My Triple Almond Latte was made to perfection. The staff here are super friendly. Even giving hugs to a patron who's celebrating her birthday. The pastry case looked delightfully. Definitely a favorite.

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    Coffee was great, cute place, food was not good, avocado on my toast was not fresh, eggs cold. Not coming back.

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    Ask the Community - Lofty Coffee

    Do you have vegan pastries or breakfast options ? Nothing was specifically marked on the online menu, or I missed seeing it. Excellent coffee btw, employees were awesome but…

    Hi Carlos, Yes, lots of vegan options!… Read more

    Hello! I was here earlier today and the coffee was absolutely incredible down to how aromatic the beans themselves were. What kind of a roast do you use and who is your roaster?

    Hello Salma, We are stoked to hear you enjoyed your coffee! We roast our coffee in Encinitas at… Read more

    Are there outlets to charge phones/laptops?

    Don’t think so

    Is this a good place to study?

    I think it would be a great place to study. There are a lot of tables, both inside and out.

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    I've been before and had a great experience so I decided to take a friend who was visiting San…read moreDiego for the day. The wait was an hour which was expected. I told my friend the food was worth the wait. After an hour we got sat at the bar and our first server was friendly. There was a transition of servers (not sure if he left for the day or went on lunch) and the new server would check on everyone at the bar except us. My water remained empty for most of the meal. The bartenders in front of us were clearly having a conversation and I didn't want to interrupt. My friend claimed her Irish coffee was sour? And didn't realize cheese came on a side of eggs (she should've checked when she ordered but the server never clarified either). We weren't checked on during the meal until the bill came and by then we just wanted to leave. I ordered the fluffy pancakes and found an egg shell inside. The cracking of eggshells in my mouth made me loose my appetite. We paid (still tipped of course) and left. It was great the first time and mediocre the second time. I prefer consistently in service, especially if I'm waiting an hour to be seated.

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