I just want to say , DREAMWAVE COFEE IS HOME to me . I say that because not only does the baristas…read moremake the tastiest specialty coffee but they make you feel like family . I am very picky when it comes to quality coffee & they get it right EVERY TIME! I go there almost daily with my dogs Bella & Maya .. right when I walk in they greet me by my first name , know my order & have a treat already waiting for my fur babies . Allie, lex , Jessica & Christina are the best baristas hands down . They also have a cool artsy ambiance. Check them out you won't be disappointed!

Drinks are 10/10 when Christina is back there making them! Service is great and very welcoming as…read morefirst time customers.

Cool people, good beer...or was it good people and cool beer? Yep..both works…read more Yes, they have been at this building a while, no they don't have regular "taproom" hours yet. Awesome, fun people serving some legitimatly good beers. Not 40 different niche beers..but doing a few and doing them well. Sometimes that's all ya need (along with the smiling faces and HiFives). Had a chance to stop in for their carshow today and have a few beers. All were very tasty, I particularly enjoyed the Yokyo Drift pilsner. I'm looking forward to the next time they will be open for on site consumption, but look for big things from the crew here at Piston Pete's!

Piston Pete's coffee is excellent. I recently tried their dark roast & found the flavor to be…read morestrong, but smooth. We purchased their Keurig pods for us and the beans for a friend who makes his coffee every morning. He actually sent some to his father up in San Francisco. We will try their medium roast next.

Came here after lunch. I was craving something warm and comforting. And I needed a bit of caffeine!…read moreI ordered my favorite, the Bibingka Creme Brulee latte... heavenly. While I waited for my order, I went next-door to See's candy. I was craving fudge. I returned about 2 to 3 minutes after my order and my order was ready. The service was great... It was fast and the lady was really friendly. Inside it's very dark & moody vibes, still good natural light where you can work and study from. I just wish they brought back the Turon crème brûlée latte.

Years since I been back. Got myself a crème brûlée latte and an ice caramel again. This time it was…read morea lot better than. The last time Crème brûlée was my fav of the two. Not too sweeet. Good flavor. Nice vanilla hints. Good drink Caramel latte was good also. Maybe I wanted a bit more caramel flavor but it was a good drink overall. Loved the aesthetic of the shop. Service was good. Lots of parking. Overall good experience and I'll be back when In the area

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.

Best Chai Latte I've ever had. Had a taste of fresh ginger and it was so good. Hubby had the…read morechronic tonic and it was good. We can't wait to come back. This place is spacious!! Lots of seating, light, and super airy. Great place to grab a coffee and relax. Parking wasn't an issue. Service wasn't really friendly - no greeting when walked in or when we walked up to the counter. Maybe she was just ready to go home. We'll come back and give it another chance, maybe it was an off day. Lots of cute merchandise available. Some seating outside as well.

I ordered a fresh quad macchiato espresso ahead of time, and it was prepared quickly and on…read morearrival. The flavor was rich, nutty, and robust....definitely one of the better tasting macchiatos I've had. The espresso was smooth, bold, and perfectly balanced without tasting burnt or bitter. The place itself was clean with a cool, open layout that made the atmosphere feel welcoming and comfortable. Service was quick and efficient, and the staff kept everything moving smoothly. Great coffee, great vibe, and an overall really solid experience.

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

Food, service, friendly vibe, all 5 stars. The homemade biscuit is so good! Great cafe to enjoy…read morewith friends. Cindy

I think my family and I might have found our go to coffee shop. My vacationing daughter requested…read morethat I treat her to a morning cup of joe, which made me do a double take because she should be treating her old man, but as many parents can attest, our kiddos will always be our babies, so of course I acquiesced. My baby girl has visited Compa Coffee Roasters (CCR) one time previously, she enjoyed it, and requested that we stop by. This was my first visit to this coffee spot and after just the very first sip of my iced Salted Maple Latte extra sweet, CCR will be seeing this Filipino giant again. Compa Coffee Roasters is located in Rancho Bernardo specifically off the 15 freeway and the Rancho Bernardo Road exit. If you're driving north, make a right after you exit and head east. If you're driving south, make a left after you exit and head east. The coffee joint can be found in The Mercado outdoor shopping center with its anchor store being Barons Market. Besides Barons, Kangnam KBBQ, Pho Cao Dao, Xuan Tailoring & Alterations, Pizza Hut, Fed Ex, and one of our fave boba drink places, Presotea all reside here. There is plenty of parking, but when we visited, it was busy, so you might have to park far. CCR was jam packed when we entered, so obviously I'm a little late to the party of knowing what an awesome coffee spot this is. It's got a really cool vibe with wooden sun art on their walls, flora throughout the space, and the focal point being the diligent baristas doing their thing. There are wooden tables, bench seating, bar top with no bar seating, and plenty of outdoor seating. From the gentleman at the register and the baristas, the staff were friendly and had a positive disposition. Their merchandise was really cool especially their logo tshirts that looked like an old school San Diego Padres logo. I remember when Compa Coffee Roasters had just opened in Rancho Bernardo and I had been meaning to visit, but never got around to checking it out. Blessed that it was my coffee aficionado baby girl who enticed me to go and she was spot on CCR being a good coffee spot. CCR opens at 7am and closes at 6pm. Besides coffee, the java joint serves sandwiches, afternoon eats, variety of food, bagels, toasts, beer, and wine. When I talked to friendly gentleman behind the register, I asked what he recommended for someone who enjoys sweet coffee. He provided several recommendations including their Salted Maple Latte, which is what my daughter had planned to order. I kindly asked for an iced Salted Maple Latte, requesting it to be sweeter, and looked forward to trying my first CCR coffee drink. It was delicious from the first sip to the last, so much so that I savored that drink for quite awhile, which is abnormal for me. That's how tasty it was. It was the perfect sweetness for me, my taste buds could distinguish the coffee, and it was really flavorful. If you're into sweet coffee drinks, I highly recommend CCR's iced Salted Maple Latte extra sweet. You're welcome!!! I'm thankful to God for being able to spend quality time with my baby girl treating her to some cup of Joes from Compa Coffee Roasters. I'm also blessed that our new go to coffee spot is just around the corner from our home.

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 :)

Oh, Ascend Roasters -- where hospitality goes to die and a place that masquerades as child-friendly…read moreclearly is not. My friend and I came in today with our three infants, thinking we'd enjoy a nice morning and support a local spot. Big mistake. We dropped over $30 on a sad panini, bland avocado toast, and a forgettable coffee. For those prices, you'd hope for decent food -- or at the very least, air conditioning. Instead, we got a sweltering room full of flies. Nothing says "artisanal café" quite like batting away bugs while sweating through your latte. But the real masterpiece was the customer service. As we were leaving, I asked if we could get a few ounces of milk to top up my baby's bottle. You'd think I'd asked for liquid gold. The baristas looked like I'd just broken a company policy they made up five minutes ago and scurried off to find their manager. Enter the manager -- who must have a PhD in Missing the Point. She told me they "sell 10oz kids cups" (how helpful!) even after I said we just needed a few ounces. Then she proudly returned with *a condiment container* of milk, like she was performing some grand act of generosity. When I asked for it in a cup, she declared, "This is a business. I can't give any more because I buy the milk." Iconic. Truly. Nothing screams good business sense like nickel-and-diming moms over a few ounces of milk after they've already paid thirty bucks. Honestly, if you're looking for overpriced food, sauna-like temperatures, and management that treats milk like it's a controlled substance -- this is your place. As for me, I'll take my money somewhere that remembers what customer service and common sense look like. Ascend Roasters has officially descended to the bottom of my list.