What was one of my go-to coffee shops is pushing towards the no-go category. They stopped carrying my favorite beans a long time ago so I am looking for a suitable replacement. It was not busy at all so I was trying to ask the girls working by the machines (where the beans are) about some of the different beans. They completely ignored me while they just carried on a conversation between the two of them, while one was just standing there eating something. I almost just left to go find another coffee shop. Even when I bought a pound of beans, the girl at the register had to go over and get them herself. Because the girl at the register was helpful is the only reason this bumped up to 2 stars. read more

I give 5 stars because they have The best drip coffee hands down. I can't get brewed coffee anywhere that compares to Peet's. Which does drive me a little nuts because I would be so happy if more places had drip coffee like they do! But that being said Peet's is the KING of drip coffee. Good iced tea as well. read more

Is it just me, but their coffee is tasting really watered down at the Encinitas location. And they don't rotate out the coffee blend options enough. Kinda expect a basic cup of coffee to taste more fresh- feel like they have the one blend for a whole week and like they add hot water to the pour....My opinion. read more

First of all, I have been a Peet's fan for years. Used to frequent the original shop in Berkeley. I frequent this one when down in this area. It's typically a week or so a month. Thus far, of all the Peet's I've gone to this one consistently has the person on the cash register that obviously couldn't care less. Today for example, the 20 something old young lady with the facial piercings literally just looked at me when I stepped up to order. No "good morning" no "what can I get you?". Nothing but potentially the best RBF I have experienced in my 35 years of frequenting Peet's. Come on owner......you got to do better than this. It's coffee. Not rocket science or surgery but check out your staff's attitude and maybe offer some tips on a simple smile or common courtesy. read more

C'mon Homeless folks outside just chillin. Not a good look Pete's Also take a look at the 90s coffee shop scene and see if maybe you guys can bring it a little bit more coffee shop vibe to make people want to stay here and chill. Turn the music down just a little bit so people can hear themselves think. Otherwise, I love the coffee and I think there is some potential here. read more

The coffee is really good i come every Friday morning i always order 2-3 coffees and chorizo wrap but today when I came in i spilled some of my coffee when i was trying to put a lid on it and one of the men with a beard pretty short told me make sure you don't spill the next one and didn't even offer to refill or remake the other coffee i spilled. It's not cheap either and its common courtesy to do so , not my best experience here made me feel pretty uncomfortable read more

Peets is good, offering flavors Starbucks does not carry. Specifically, the Horchata latte which I think is delicious. Their pastries look like they are on steroids they are so big! Taste wise, a croissant is just a croissant. Nothing particularly stand out-ish about it. It should be noted they are a coffee house, not known for their espresso. Still need Starbucks for a delicious espresso read more

Ugg the people who work here Not going to deal with it for coffee which is only ok. Too bad because the location is so convenient. I can't with all the big business stuff and agenda swag either. Hopefully a good local coffee shop goes in when they move. read more

It's so fun to hear them training the new girl with stories about what they hate about customers. Pretty sure the manager was engaging too. No F$&ks given culture- I guess. The matcha was good - thanks Petes! Sorry you hate your customers. read more

Friendly staff and good coffee. Staff actually takes the time to talk to you with greetings read more

This is the new location. They were previously about a hundred yards away in the strip mall. The furniture inside is unique and comfortable. The place isn't as homey as the old spot but it's brand new so it needs a few years to be broken in. I'm a devout Peetnik so there's little wrong they can do in my eyes. I love their coffee and I think their pastries blow away those at Starbucks. There's some outside seating but not much. It's a parking lot and busy street view so I can't say much good about that. Not my absolute favorite location but the product is consistently good. read more

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Love the coffee, the coffee is great and the people that work there are super nice. Still hoping for the sandwich oven to be moved away from the main area to remove strong smells. read more

I ordered a wet cappuccino but espresso didn't taste very good. But nice customer service. Just wouldn't try it again.

Friendly staff and quick service. Drinks are always made perfect! Love the convenient location too!

Great location, so nice and spacey. Mia was so nice, welcomed me right when I came in and helped with ordering too. Got a free drink for my birthday and I couldn't figure out how to pull up coupon, she took over and said don't worry. So easy here. Great outdoor seating as well read more

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Great Lattes & Service & The Ambiance is Perfect for a Public Business n Free WiFi , Location is Excellent and Parking is Easy and Convenient read more

Please get better quality paper straws. I can't even drink my iced drink because the paper straw falls apart after 10 minutes. This has happened to me twice already. At least get lids where you can drink without a straw. So inconvenient. And on top of this my latte tastes like iced milk. read more

So impressed! I was very surprised to see that PETES had moved. It has always been my go to place for a great cup of coffee, interesting personalities, interaction with highly intelligent people...and peace. The location is very close to the old one just around the corner where Hershel's deli use to be located for many years. But it is brand new. The entire building! It is very upscale and elegant in an earthy way. The staff is so incredibly wonderful. I am so pleased for them to have a new environment. It just works! The coffee and food is really great. I love the bacon cheddar breakfast sandwich. It is DEFINATELY worth trying if you are looking for super tasty. I give the new location the thumbs up. Parking is a little limited during peek hours. read more

Peet's Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Encinitas, California

Holy coffee bean this is one cool Peet's! Just opened about a month ago and I really like it. Decor is modern with plenty of indoor seating and a few tables and chairs outside. Plenty of parking as it's in a small shopping center. The staff was super nice and drinks were served in a jiffy! I had ordered 5 drinks and didn't even get the chance to sit down and grab my phone to check in to Yelp because they called my name. I work close by so I'll definitely be back soon. Hit me up if you go there and maybe I can meet you for a latte! read more

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This is a great Peet's with plenty of interior room and front patio. I came to get some work done for work and try their new Maple Freddo (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/peets-coffee-and-tea-encinitas?select=nLxp3MT7RwqDfku_AZDVeg#xhSWv5M_Le15SeaVTtH9vw) they are now offering with a dollar off with a Yelp check in. The best way I can describe the maple freddo is breakfast in a cup. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/peets-coffee-and-tea-encinitas?select=nLxp3MT7RwqDfku_AZDVeg#FNUJy8m2PocxbVh7zzmayQ) The maple flavor was strong and the drink reminded me of a waffle loaded with maple syrup and whipped cream. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/peets-coffee-and-tea-encinitas?select=nLxp3MT7RwqDfku_AZDVeg#nLxp3MT7RwqDfku_AZDVeg) I liked it, especially the frothiness of the drink, but I could not drink it regularly because of its sweetness and heavy maple flavor. For me it is a drink to have every once in a while. Probably when I have breakfast on my mind. What I really liked about my visit to Peet's was the great customer service, the strong Wi-Fi, and the comfortable available seating. Don't get this Freddo mixed up with that cute green frog... read more

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Great place, great coffee, and GREAT people! I would remove a star for some of the customers...but that wouldn't be serving the team there any justice now would it..? Lol. Anyone else notice how the folks that like to leave crummy reviews here rarely have a profile photo? We may not see your face folks...but we do see you for what you are. I mean really... how entitled do you have to be to complain about your coffee being served in a paper cup instead of a mug...during a pandemic? Lol! Or how about the dude that says he comes daily since the pandemic, but can't wait until his regular shop opens back up again cause the service is horrible? Seriously though, these folks make way too little money to be having to deal with people like this...during a pandemic...while you stand too close, dont wear your mask, complain about the taste of your honey, demand Pete's quality on a Macdonalds drive thru timeline. How about we try being appreciative, maybe even thankful that you can still get a coffee, made for you, to order, that you are too entitled/busy/lazy to make on your own? End rant. The coffee is the best in town and the people that work there care about satisfying every customer...regardless of how ridiculous I've seen them act at times. Thanks TEAM PETE'S for being open to serve us when other shops are closed. We appreciate you! read more

We love Peet's coffee! A vanilla latte with whole milk and a matcha oak milk latte drank in a relaxing atmosphere! Give all the staff a raise! Always professional, prompt, and respectful to customers! read more

The baristas at Peets are always so kind. For a large chain, they do espresso and milk steaming quite well, latte art and all!

Fast and friendly service! The guys were great about answering questions regarding ingredients. Hubby and I were able to order blended mochas with almond milk AND coconut whipped cream. We really appreciated the vegan option as well as sat and enjoyed our drinks in the cool a/c. :) read more

Peet's Coffee - Non-dairy mochas with almond milk and coconut whipped cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Encinitas, California

Overpriced and not professional for a specialty coffee shop. They don't know the difference between a latte and a cappuccino...I ordered a cappuccino but I was drinking just milk.i had the feeling I was visiting a Starbucks location, same smell same atmosphere. read more

Go4Alyssa She remembered my name AND my drink after at least two dozen customers!!! How flattering!!! Came here for the first time ever and got the nitro cold brew and I was like "damn these cups are big" like bigger than the beer cups at your favorite dive bar. The cold brew was great. Like really really great I was like "damn I have to get one of these again". Then I was like alright I sound like a white chick, yet here I am, writing this review about my coffee. read more

Peet's Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Encinitas, California

Quick service and clean location. Personally recommend the impossible breakfast sandwich (the vegan cheese good) - as far as coffee taste, it's better than Star**cks read more

How have I never been to a Peet's before? This place is wonderful! I love the openness. The energy flows. It's very inviting. The staff was very warm and welcoming. I went with the iced vanilla latte with almond milk and an extra shot. I took a seat on these super cool barstools and waited. The baristas were so sweet when they called my name. We chatted for a minute about it being my virgin voyage to Peet's. They never stopped moving. I wish I had gotten their names. They were all smiles! I really enjoyed how you could watch them make all the drinks. I have found my new coffee spot! read more

I've been here a couple of times now and really enjoyed the visit. Last time around was a quick grab and go. This time I was able to sit and take it all in. As mentioned in previous reviews, it's a pretty busy location. Parking is packed and the register has a fairly constant line. While there are plenty of tables and chairs both inside and out, I was hard pressed to find anything open and available. I found a single chair and table outside. Soon after, I noticed someone seated at the window inside start packing up. I slid inside and grabbed a spot. Staff here were very nice and helpful. Service was quick as well. I ordered a rasberry mocha. So good. Love the addition of the flavored syrup. Overall a great coffee house experience. Keep on Yelp'n! read more

This is a solid Peets, located in a really busy shopping center next to Trader Joe's. This location is actually pretty convenient, especially if you are getting tires done at the nearby discount tire. The service is extremely friendly and the product served is solid. This location is actually fairly large and has indoor/outdoor seating along with free wifi, which is perfect for getting some work done. Overall, a solid place to get you tea and/or coffee fix. Pros- Location Friendly Consistent Outdoor seating Free wifi Price Cons- Seats fill up quickly Peets doesn't have a rewards program read more

Excellent! I have only been to this location once but the service was good and so was the coffee. This location is very new and has a very nice interior. I plan to come back in the future. read more

This is the first time I've been to this location. I usually have a good experience at Peet's but this occasion was lacking which is why I felty the need to do a review. The new girl at register lack any personality. Yes, that's how I know she was new... She stares at you with a blank stare expects you to tell her want you want without a greeting or a smile. She didn't say anything either after I ordered until she realized I was going to stand there waiting for her to say something. At that point she finally said that my order would ready "over there"... Still no smile. She wasn't rude but I have to say most people who have this job at least have shown some customer service courtesy. Three stars because coffee is good and the guys making the coffee were more likable. Maybe some people would not care about this girl but I go in for a coffee as a treat and to have a nice encounter with friendly people. She's about as stale as two week old bread. Service counts just as much as the product. read more

Peet's Coffee - Iced white mocha with hazelnut - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Encinitas, California

Place has a very cold and unfriendly vibe. Not sure why. I always do mobile orders. Was there close to noon yesterday and there were at least 2-3 annoyed customers. Quickly grab my order and left. read more

Located a few blocks from my house, I really wanted to love this place. After several bad experiences though, it's time to move on. The good the bad and the ugly... Generally there is (a) disconnect between ordering something from cashier and having drink made as requested; and (b) a lack of customer service skills, where employees gets defensive and cop a 'tude rather than correct their blunder. For example I tell cashier to add real honey, not the fake honey which they call Simple Syrup. cuz I eat healthy and don't do HFCS (high fructose corn syrup). Cashier acknowledges me and presses some buttons on her order screen. After the drink is made, I sip it and bam! It tastes like fake sugar syrup was added. The barista claims the cashier did not put "real honey" on the order. She does not offer to remake the drink. I go to cashier and ask for refund cuz I'm now late. The barista comes over and apparently there's some CYA (cover your ars) involved and they're now both making me, the customer, feel guilty, like the mishap was my fault. Instead of a refund they they talk me into re-making the drink, which now has a different issue, but I'm now way late so I take it and scoot out. Awesome DM... Guess what. This was second time this identical thing occurred. So while driving I call the store and the manager answers. After I explain what just happened he denies that his staff did anything wrong (wtf?) so I ask him for phone number of the DM. (district manager) He tells me their DM is visiting the store right now (!!) and puts the DM on the phone. Great! DM was awesome! Fair and balanced. He admits there may be some issues with having disconnect between ordering a drink and having it made. And admits their customer service skills need work, then says he'll work with the store manager on these issues. Nice! Also he offers me two free drinks, which I had to decline cuz I am complaining for the principle not for getting freebies. Final chapter So far I've had bad luck with this place 3 times. Today, while waiting for my seafood order next door, I decide to give Peet's another try. Will skip the details and just say they made my Macha Green Tea Late incorrectly and then both baristas defended their work. This location has absolutely zero customer service skills. I left the store and popped my full cup into the waste can outside. Atmosphere ............ 4 stars Parking .................... 4 stars Drink quality ............ 2 stars Pricing ..................... 3 stars Customer Service .... 1 star Multiple bad visits .... 1 star -------------------------------- Score Total .............. 2.5 stars . ps.... Avis car rentals slogan is "We're number 2. So we try harder!" They are always second to Hertz, who is corporate-like and high priced. So Avis goes above-and-beyond with great customer service and pricing. They try harder! One would wonder why Peet's, always being second to you-know-who big coffee chain (rhymes with "car trucks"), doesn't seem to "try harder" like Avis does. read more

Love the new location! More parking, better feng shui than the old location - much brighter, better seating arrangement. But boy is it cold here, like freezing cold. I brought a down jacket knowing that it gets chilly here, but a/c is on full blast today so I had to find another spot to work. I hear other customers complaining about the cold and grabbing their jackets too and yet they refuse to turn down the air. Are you purposely trying to freeze out your customers? read more

1st and last visit to the store at 1486 Encinitas Blvd. 1. Cleanliness of bathroom and store in general. 2. Barista needs more training. Sad, because I do use Peet's coffee at home, and love it. read more

Peets quality of ingredients and the consistent excellent taste of the myriad type of drinks surpass all other coffee places.

Had a bad experience at a previous peets and they gave me a second chance card. I tried using it at this location. The barista at the front questioned me about the card. I didn't get his name but he has a beard and thick rectangular glasses. He said the card was expired, rolled his eyes, and let out a big sigh. He honored my drink but have me a small half filled. For a slower time of day I would expect better service, especially the second time around. Steer clear of this location. Management please look at your people and their service. read more

Bravo. I always study here and the environment is always exactly what I need. Great baristas and great coffee!! read more

Peet's Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Encinitas, California

Great coffee and staff. Thanks Cameron for running a great team. What a pain to run this place with Covid regulations but they get it done with a smile I behind their face masks. read more