This place was exactly like the OG shop up in Nor Cal. Awesome selection of coffee roasts. It can be a little intimidating at first as it doesn't operate like a Starbucks at all-- which is what I love about it. Instead of celebrating pumpkins and unicorns and sugar syrup... this coffee shop actually celebrates coffee-- Go Figure! read more

Philz coffee is that perfect trendy local coffee shop. The Monto Mojito iced coffee is the bomb. My friend tried the ginger snap iced coffee and was raving about how delicious it was also. read more

Oh Philz, I thought you were a Bay Area thing, so imagine my excitement to see you in Encinitas while we were driving around on a rare day off together. I've heard great things about Philz, and it's definitely accurate. I'd go again, the coffee was delicious. We definitely didn't expect it to be so pricey, but it's definitely good. The guy who rang us up saw my 49ers shirt and mentioned he was from San Jose - to which I responded I'm from Seaside and lived briefly in San Jose. It was a hilarious interaction and he definitely cares about his job and the people, I love the way they interact with each other and their customers. So much personality! I'd love to go again, I can see why it's such a big deal. read more

First time trying Philz Coffee and I love it already. I got a Mint Mojito Iced Coffee and it's absolutely great taste it's refreshing. I also got their avocado toast and it's so good. It just a lil bit pricey for an avocado toast. Friendly amazing staff. Definitely recommend and would come back for more coffee. read more

Avocado toast tasted good, but the mocha was just okay. Don't understand what's all the hype? The store was clean and all but a little too crowded for a place like this. Hopefully the crowd goes away in a couple of months or so. read more

I've been coming to this location since it opened, and it's sadly spiraled into a place I'll never go to again. The staff could not care less that there are 8-10 people in line. Instead they are much more interested in their conversations among one another, and watching the clock so they can leave (without a replacement, to boot). The "manager" working the register and making/prepping food has the enthusiasm of drywall, and she prioritizes taking the trash out over helping those in line. Over it. Later Philz, hello Better Buzz! (Or Goodonya or Starbucks... really anywhere else!) read more

This place! I have been watching it develop in the heart of Encinitas and finally got to visit. I love how they make every cup of coffee to order and they make all of their own flavorful beans! The staff takes pride in helping you select which flavor to try and wow, so delicious. I had a dark roast Turkish something or other with cardamom and mint. Wowza. My friend had a medium roast with hazelnut. Both coffees were delicious. The atmosphere is great. There is a noisier, festive section...across from all the action. Then there is this little nook with couches and a long table (for a big family or a small breakfast club perhaps) with excellent lighting....made me want to curl up with my favorite book of the month and stay all day. While I didn't try the food, it looked delicious. Will try next time. The staff is adorable and helpful and proud of their craft. read more

Came here last week for a Yelp event and I'm glad I did. This place is great. I love coffee which is why I love Philz. They have a ton of different beans that range from all different flavors. I had Jacob's Wonderbar which is a dark roast. Great flavor, very bold, very dark and delicious! My wife had the Mint Mojito which from the one small sip she let me have tasted great. We'll be back!! read more

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I've tried ordering curbside from here twice and no one ever answers the phone. The app is supposed to track your location so they can bring it to you when you arrive but no one is monitoring that. Called the store 8 times and no answer. I would have gotten off to get my order but have a compromised immune system and there were a ton of maskless customers blocking the entrance so I didn't even get my order. The app doesn't even let you leave feedback/cancel the order. It asks you for your feedback before you even get your order. Used to order here all the time before the pandemic. Never ordering from here again. read more

Mint Mojito - After reading everyone rave about it I had to try and it definitely lived up to the hype. The mint flavor was subtle but perfectly complimented the coffee. However, I prefer my coffee drinks black but thankfully this place is great for that too. Coffee - The coffee blends here are unique and usually mixed with things like chocolate, hazelnut, caramel, etc. which makes for an incredible black coffee. Food - I've only tried the greek yogurt bowl with pistachios and figs but it's incredible. Everything else looks good too. Seating - For how big this place is, there's a deceptive amount of seating and it can be kind of hard to find a spot to sit down and work for a while. But if you do find a spot this is definitely a great place to pop some headphones in and work. read more

Hands down the best cup of coffee..ever. Quote from my husband "when I fantasize about a perfect cup of coffee this is it."

The mint mojito coffee is amazing. Their avocado toast is tasty too!

Trying something new. Was very crowded no place to sit. Free wifi a lot of remote offices at work. A bit pricey, but coffee, food and pastries avaliable and tasty. I had the philharmonic and hubby had Phil's Turkish coffee. Not bad. Pistachio apricot done is very good. read more

Great environment with exceptionally great coffee. The staff is very helpful if you haven't been in and will help you choose the right drink based off your likes. The guesses they made for myself and others turned out to be solid the drinks were excellent. Not your ordinary coffee that's for sure, I would say much better than traditional "black drip"! Give it a try! read more

Best. Coffee. Ever. ... the staff approaches coffee like a sommelier would wine... and they're bright, kind, engaging, and Mahalo

I love the avocado toast here! It's delicious .. I also love all the tea beverages here. The pastries are nice too. The baristas are always busy as the crowd is big and lines are usually long but the drinks are yummy! read more

Awesome place. Each cup of coffee is brewed (pour over)after the order is made. If it's your first time at Philz, try mint mojito. It's certainly one of a kind. Very refreshing. read more

Philz Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Encinitas, California

Wow, this philz is ALWAYS a great experience. Great atmosphere and the baristas are so friendly and make your day. One barista was trying a new drink, and poured my friend and I a sample before he tried any. Everyone is always happy to serve you and it has such a great community / local coffee shop vibe. Along with that the drinks are always the best quality along with their avocado toast. I'm becoming a regular ! Try the secret menu items;) read more

This location is so kind. I accidentally placed an online order to the Del Mar location and they remade my drink and food without charging me a second time. Much appreciated! read more

Love the coffee here, especially the mint mojito. Highly recommended the Philz Bagel. The staff is also always really friendly and helpful.

Loved the Philz in Glendale. So much of how employees treat customers makes or breaks an experience. Sadly our local Philz doesn't have the same super friendly barista peeps. Our girl didn't smile no greeting barely let us know she was ready to take our order. Screaming out when your order is ready is a real turnoff. I'll try again to see if there's better experience sometime. Eww she just wiped her nose with her hand before giving us our coffee.Just after I was done posting this we finally got our coffees, I was given s black plain coffee even though I ordered the tantalizing Turkish one. read more

I was really excited to see that Philz made it way down south but service was beyond slow. No one else was there and it still took 30 min for the lady to make 4 mocha tesoras and it didn't even taste that great. I spent $34 and wasted 30 minutes. No apologies for the wait or nothing. read more

This is possibly one of the best chai drinks I have had locally, and the service was superlative. When I entered, the barista asked me how sweet I wanted my chai, and if I was okay with diary. I did okay it, but next time I am trying their oat milk option. On to the drink - it was light and creamy with just the right amount of sweetness - I had asked to make it just a little sweet. Perfect little cup of hot tea on a grey rainy day. read more

Philz Coffee - Small chai with light sweetness. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Encinitas, California

Not excited about this place opening so many San Diego locations. Went to get some coffee and was immediately condescended when I did not go in the "correct line." Talk about over the top. The aesthetic was cheap and disappointing. Went to better buzz immediately after and had a 10/5 experience (twice as good because of how much Philz disappointed me.) read more

Found Philz in The San Diego area. The coffee was great, tea was delicious however service is slow as they are making great cups every time. Followed them to Sacramento and hope to see them open in more places in the future! read more

First time at this location...it didn't disappoint! Easy parking up front and even with a long line it moved fairly quickly. Gave me time to look at the menu. The service was great! The gentleman in the bright Hawaiian shirt was super friendly and I love that they asked me to try it and he could adjust the drink if needed. My orders are always lengthy and he was very patient. Will definitely be coming back! read more

First time in. Somewhat small shop. Decent parking lots but fills up fast. No lattes here but loved the variety of beans. Tried the Ethiopian with almond milk-was creamy and delicious. Their avocado toast was outstanding, mainly because of the za'atar. Will definitely be back!! read more

I went for the first time and told the barista it was my first time. She asked me what type of coffee I like and then she told me about a drink on their "secret" menu: the white Christmas (iced). She told me that she would make that for me and if I didn't like it, she could make me something else. But OMG I loved it!!! Probably the best coffee drink I have ever had in my life. Not too sweet, not too creamy, rich taste of coffee and cinnamon. Unreal. It's been a week and I have not stopped thinking about this drink lol no joke. This place is unreal and I plan on being a regular customer now!! read more

Jacob's wonderbar was just that wonderful! The coffee is brewed individually and very unique and flavorful! read more

Philz Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Encinitas, California

Best coffee place EVER!! The coffee and tea drinks are original and very tasty - lots of fresh mint, which I love. If you haven't tried Philz you're in for a BIG treat (but don't blame me when you get hooked). read more

Love the coffee, atmosphere, and people. I'm not a HUGE coffee fanatic, but I totally understand why people love Philz Coffee. It honestly just tastes better! Each cup is made fresh, which makes a huge difference. They also add cardamom and mint to some of their drinks which tastes great. If you're in a rush, maybe don't come. Since each cup is hand made, it does take a little longer and tends to form a line. More of an "easy like Sunday morning" type of place. read more

The barista must have been having a terrible day, as she was pretty rude and upset when I said my drink was not that sweet.. Found out that I mistakenly ordered a drink philz way instead of house way, though she was just very upset about that. Again perhaps a bad day that she was having, but just showed a big contrast from the customer service and taste of the drinks at the La Jolla location to this location. Only came here as I was in the area, but guess I'll stick to La Jolla Philz coffee. read more

Stopped by Philz yesterday and I must say their redemption song is on a high note!!! They were excellent at customer service not to mention the complimentary coffee based on the last time I had visited, the taste and quality was on point. Definitely pleased with the new management way to hold the standard to HB!!! Will your training techniques are working keep up the good work, mucho Aloha!!! read more

Great spot to check out! I stopped in on a weekday afternoon on a whim looking for my daily pick me up. The barista who helped me, Shannon, was attentive and friendly. My drink was great and the cafe is friendly and inviting. read more

Best coffee ever. Love to come here after my morning walks on the beach. And it had such great service.

I never been to a Philz until today and is by far the best cup of coffee I've ever had at an establishment this side of Italy. WOW

I've been to this location a few times now. The first time, it was a little late in a day so I skipped on coffee and went for a bagel which was delicious. The second time, I tried the Philtered Soul - a hazelnut chocolate coffee with cream and sugar. For its simplicity in description and ingredients I was surprised by the taste and effectiveness of caffeine... enough to make me order the same cup my third visit. The layout makes it so that you order at the bar where the barista greets you, then pay separately down the counter. I think that because there aren't any frills, the cost is able to stay low, relative to other coffee shops. For my sweet tooth I find that the medium-medium dose of cream and sugar could have been upped a bit more, but the coffee here is great regardless. The staff are friendly, everything clean, and best of all, it's well-lit in all areas for optimal studying. My only wish was that it was open later for! Definitely a must-try if you're in the area. read more

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I've just had a life changing coffee experience. Vincent, my private brewer (you'll have one too) personally brewed my cup; he made a Jacobs wonderland half calf cup of coffee. It simply was the best cup of coffee I've ever had in my life. Coffee here is not cheap, but I would have paid twice the price just to have this cup. You must experience this place. read more

What a lovely experience.....NOT!!!!! In fairness, the coffee was good but the service is appalling. We didn't realize they close at 6pm and this woman told us we could stay outside if we still want to hang around, if that wasn't unpleasant enough she came back and told us to make sure to exit on the left side door. So yeah, never again. read more

Great study spot! The shop is pretty spacious with lots of tables and a few outlets. It's also not as busy as the Philz in LA... at least YET! You can never go wrong with an iced mint mojito, even if you have to pay an extra dollar for that tiny piece of mint! Aesthetics + taste! read more