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    Skybound Coffee + Dessert Lounge

    4.0 (624 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Carol S.

    I stopped by and had a bit of a mixed experience. On the positive side, the space is fantastic, it's inviting with plenty of tables, making it a great spot to sit and relax or get some work done. The service was also good and the staff was friendly throughout my visit. However, rhetorical dood was a bit of a let down. I tried the cinnamon roll, and while the staff was kind enough to heat it up before serving, it was just okay. Some parts were surprisingly hard, which made it less enjoyable than i expected for a dessert lounge. It's a nice place to hang out, but the pastelry quality could definitely be more consistent.

    The cakes look like work of art!
    Supriya C.

    Cute little cafe tucked into the corner of a shopping plaza- ample parking, indoor and outdoor seating and free WiFi. Add to that pretty good drip coffee (I didn't try any of the fancier drinks) and delicious baked goods- you have a winner! The staff is very nice, not pushy but happy to answer questions. PS- This place is a must visit if you are in the area and need a coffee break! They have an ice cream/gelato machine but it was broken when we visited.

    Great desserts and coffee! Had a carmel iced lattee and my daughter had a fruity pebbles boba drink. Both tasted good. Had raspberry dessert and carrot cake and presentation was so pretty with whip cream and a few flowers. Staff was very friendly!

    Pastry and cheesecakes
    Abigail P.

    I really enjoyed this spot The ambaince is nice because it is sort of tucked away in the corner. The matcha iced tea is so delicious, and their terrimesu is delicious. Next time I come back I need to try the cheesecakes because they look so good. I got a bagel with cream cheese and the bagel was too toasted for my liking, and I think I saw a sign they make their own bagels and they were just okay. Also we told the worker we were staying in and they gave us our food in to go containers, idk if that's normal but I wanted to feel relaxed and enjoy to stay but instead I felt a tad pushed out. I do want to go back to try some of the food and other drinks

    Rick M.

    Stopped in on the way to a dinner party and picked up some cheesecakes. Nice selection of mini cheesecakes. Service was great. Shop has several selections along with coffee and drinks. Decent sized place with seating.

    Disintegrating brown sugar boba from Thai tea

    Went in for a Thai tea boba and got distracted with the desserts case. The cashier said they were from a local bakery in San Diego. When asked which one she said she's not allowed to say. The Thai tea with boba was watery and way too sweet. The worst part was that the boba was mushy and way too soft. It practically disintegrated I my mouth! Yuck, one of the worst bobas I have ever drank.

    Berry cheese tart
    Andre S.

    I stop by here regularly since I get a haircut nearby and I really enjoy the coffee and desserts here! The inside is a very cute vibe and the workers here are always so nice! They have a good selection of your regular coffee shop pastries but also a lot of great cakes and gelato Definitely recommend if you're looking for a sweet treat

    Tokyo Toast
    Alexandria W.

    I really like this cafe! The coffee and toast were really good. I had the LaVa Latte one day and the Vietnamese coffee the next and both were amazing. I really liked the toast options, I had the Tokyo toast one day and the chimichurri toast the other and both were really good. The workers both days I was there were all really nice, friendly, and helpful. The cafe was also really nice with lots of table space, free WiFi, outlets, and even a printing station. I didn't get a chance to try any of the desserts but they looked really cool!

    Neen C.

    Skybound Coffee + Dessert Lounge was a great afternoon stop for coffee. They had a nice selection of desserts -- all looked delicious! Unfortunately, they weren't serving gelato at the time, which was a bit of a letdown. Still a cozy spot with tempting treats.

    (L) - (R): Blended Taro milk tea with boba, Iced purple tea
    Susan D.

    Been here many times and it never disappoints. Their beverages, coffee, teas, gelato & pastries are consistently delicious and on point. We've never been disappointed or left unsatisfied. The service is consistently good, the employees have been friendly and the drinks always come out in a timely manner. Also, great layout as far as seating. There's 4 different areas. Outdoor out in front, inside on couches, in the middle of the place there's tables and finally a high top counter with bar stools facing the outside window. Definitely a place where to can just chill, do school work or work. It's a hidden gem that we love going to. Highly recommend!

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    Frank R.

    this place is really nice so is their Customer Service. The woman Maggie who helped me was very kind and patient the desserts look delicious. They are definitely gourmet and more upscale perfect for the dinner party. I was heading to. It was my brother's 50th birthday. He loved everything that I got especially the lemon Tart

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    N M.

    Ok this place is cute! Nice to catch up with a friend, bring a date or go alone and work on your lap top. If you go M-F near the afternoon, get ready for a surge of High Schoolers. So if you're looking for a quiet cafe, M-F it's not ideal. Place was clean. The bathrooms could use a freshen up for sure. I'm sure due to the homeless, it's locked so you must ask for one of the 3 kitchen utensils attached to a key to gain entry. Flamango Smoothie was a 10/10! Tart, refreshing and that color! Tried the avocado toast. Bread was delicious. It was missing something. Not sure what but it did its job. All the pastries and gelatos look divine! I look forward to my next return!

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    truly the best coffee and chai latte I've had in my life. The coconut milk and chai paste were made from scratch, and it was outstanding.

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    Very good coffee and great service! We did not get a chance to try their desserts, but they looked amazing.

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    Coffee was a bit too sweet but what was most disappointing was paying $18 for a croissant with flavorless eggs and sausage.

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    Beautiful pastries and kind baristas. Serve visually stunning pastries as well as delectable cakes alongside great coffee drinks.

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    Bird Rock Coffee Roasters - Bressi Ranch

    3.7(261 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$
    Free WiFi
    Locally owned & operated

    Went on Mother's Day a little after 1:00 pm and I did not expect it to be as busy as it was…read more Located in Bressi Ranch by Sprouts and other small businesses, parking wasn't difficult. Walking up there was a bit of a line but it was moving at a fair pace. It gave us the opportunity to really read the menu above the register well. There's both outdoor and indoor seating. And both areas were pretty full with a bustling vibe. There were specialty drinks so I wanted to try the Pistachio latte but they were out so we ended up trying the Left Coast latte, Vanilla Bean latte, a plain bagel and Lil Dippers. The lattes were wonderful. Smooth and tasty. The Lil Dippers (mini burritos) were pretty substantial and the plain bagel surprisingly was the best we've ever had at any coffee place. SO good! Great taste and perfect texture. It was unfortunate though that the cream cheese cup that comes with it didn't suffice. It wasn't at all enough for a good ratio. And to think that at one point my bagel was forgotten by the employees. I would've missed out! Overall, we're so glad we went, it was worth it!

    Definitely a fantastic place to grab a coffee. The staff is SUPER friendly. The vibe is so fun. The…read morecoffee is delicious, better than Starbucks, Black Rock & Better Buzz. This location has a lovely outside patio to chill on and the restrooms are clean. But again, the staff is the shining stars, just really friendly, like family.

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    Pannikin Coffee & Tea

    3.6(28 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    This is a different location for Pannikin as it is a lot smaller than their other locations, but it…read moreis very calm and inviting. Definitely a great space to work, study, meet up with a few friends or family. A few tables inside and outside for seating options. This is probably the easiest location to find parking though! The barista we recently experienced was kind but definitely needed help as it was just her taking orders and making drinks. It did take a while to get everything made and we even had to give our order multiple times for each item for her to process it in their POS system. If it was busier it would have been an even longer wait, thank goodness it was just us. I love the Jimi Hendrix as my usual, but I decided to switch it up once I saw they had brown sugar spice latte on their seasonal menu. It was as delicious as expected. Not as strong as the Jimi Hendrix, but just as flavorful. My husband has his regular latte and loved it as usual. We just love their specific coffee for espresso. Their baked goods here are as lovely as other locations. Everything is made in house too. I love their variety of options, especially their vegan/gluten free options. Something for everyone! I had the raspberry gluten free muffin and my husband had the jalapeño cheddar cheese croissant. Couldn't even tell the muffin was gluten free it was SO moist! I was lucky to get a bite of the croissant before my husband devoured it all. Definitely made in house and a real layered croissant. Love their theme at this location too due to being close to the Carlsbad McClellan-Palomar airport!

    Excited that we found a Pannikin nearer to us in Carlsbad so we had to check it out…read more Located in a business park, it was a bit difficult to find but when we did, we saw that it was located right next door to the famous Prager Brothers bakery. It's a very small but cute place, a miniature of the bigger Pannikin off Highway 101 in Encinitas. There's a couple of small tables on its patio and more inside. It's a great place to meet a friend or two for coffee. I went 2 days in a row, Friday afternoon and mid-morning on Saturday and both times weren't busy at all. The baristas are warm & friendly, and gave us a choice of using ceramic cups and/or plates if dining in or to-go containers. Their coffee is one of the best around and they sell their coffee beans here. They also have various baked goods they make on site which I was excited for, because their scones are my absolute favorite, especially the raspberry. So happy to have found this place and recommended it to family and friends. We'll definitely be back!

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    4.5(568 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Prager Brothers is just one of those places that never disappoints. Their bread is truly fantastic…read more-- you can tell it's made with care, and everything always tastes fresh and high quality. I also have to mention their croissants, which are excellent. I love all of their locations. The Carlsbad spot has a slightly more extensive menu -- especially with the pizzas -- but the Encinitas location is just as good and always worth the stop. My personal favorites are the ham and gruyère baguette and the Pizza Florentine, and their cookies are dangerously good. And if you're a coffee person, you'll be happy here -- their espressos, lattes, and cappuccinos are consistently great. It's simply a gem of a local spot for really good bread, coffee, and casual bites.

    This is such an amazing place! I was looking for a delicious bread for a long time and finally I…read morefound this place. The bread is fresh, tasty, simple, no preservatives. Great variety, stores well in the freezer. The viennoiseries are a combination of classic and unique, and amazing: you have to try their fig bar! Do not try their almond and chocolate croissant though, please. Otherwise they will ran out and I won't be able to get mine. I compared their regular butter croissant with other "French" ones, and this one wins by a huge margin: airy, fluffy, just enough sweetness. They recently expanded in their main location, now you can get a sandwich, coffee and pizza. They also collaborate with other local vendors and you can find some unique items in their fridge. The vibe is so cool too. Friendly, chill, California style. Highly recommend this place, or their other locations.

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    The Goods

    4.5(1.4k reviews)
    6.0 mi
    $$

    Still super delicious. We popped in this morning to pick up a few gluten free donuts and some…read moreregulars. It's was great that staff knew to package them separately. Everything was so good. We also picked up a few drinks from the barista and they were carefully crafted. The shop is cute and clean with lots of seating.

    The donuts are still beautiful and food good but their service has really gone downhill…read more Two girls at the counter chatting when I walked in. It took a moment to get their attention. I smiled and commented on the donuts and that broke their gossipy reverie. One immediately walked away like she couldn't be bothered to work, only a paid gossiper. There was no one in the store other than me. She rung me up with a flat attitude like she just got out of jail and was miserable. Her name is Bre. I ordered a dirty chai. With two other items. She wouldn't give a to go box like they usually do. It came off super cheap. She told me to just cover it with a lid even tho I told her I had a dog in the car that would eat it and it was chocolate sprinkle. Traditionally they stop and make the coffee and then move on to the next guest. She was in a really bad mood so she kept taking donut orders until about 5 guests deep. Then she got 2 other coffee orders so she stopped to make coffee. About 10 to 15 minutes after I paid for my other order she makes my dirty chai. A kid and a mom are right by the counter. The kid grabs my drink and spills it on the counter and on the floor. She sees this. It's right in front of her. She says oh no that's not yours. Then she wipes it off and tries to pass it off to me like I didn't see. I said no, you're not going to re make it? She goes no, it's not my fault he spilled it. I was like I want a refund. She goes why. I'm like the drink spilled and you didn't even offer or try to remake it. This place had really gone downhill. Service is awful. The donuts look nice but they've been sitting out and are stale. The same with crossaint I had. I would not go back here anymore. Awful experience. Drove out of my way to come here today. It's a shame. This place used to be really friendly and fresh and top of the line customer service, Management needs to rework things before they completely go downhill but it seems they are already there.

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    4.9(34 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    This place is all about coffee. I've never met anyone more knowledgeable about beans than the…read moreowner/proprietor. He served everyone with a smile and will gladly talk about his coffee endlessly! I've learned so much about coffee from him! They're also up at the Vista farmer's market. And you cannot beat the location! Idyllic koi pond, plenty of seating, flowing waterfalls.. absolute perfection. Just go, sip and enjoy. I hope you do!

    I'm always in search of amazing espresso when I travel - I must sound like a broken record…read more Research turned up Origen and I set off one morning to give it a try. I was a little confused when Waze led me to an office parking area where I spotted an umbrella and what looked like a coffee stand. Undeterred, I parked and ventured over. It was the most unique, unusual and memorable coffee experience I've ever had. This place is for true coffee and espresso aficionados. The man working the kiosk referred to the place as a wine bar for coffee as the coffee is prepared, discussed and poured the same way fine wine is. If you love Starbucks, do not go here! If you love thoughtfully and artfully well prepared single Origen coffee, this place should not be missed. Ideally, the coffee should be ordered, prepared and consumed without dairy products so that you truly taste, experience and enjoy all the flavors. Ideally, it would be best to purchase a pour over, and they have a menu dedicated to them. It should be on every coffee and espresso addicts must go to list. I highly recommend it and I'm excited to enjoy the beans I bought at home.

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    Iced oatmilk latte with a (thick) chocolate chip cookie lightly salted, DELICIOUS!

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