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Awesome service! Great beans and nice family owned atmosphere! Go give them a try! Go have a Big…read moreDay!

Stopped by to get some morning coffee. As advertised , this…read moreis a very minimalist shop. It's like a old school coffee shop. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The coffee was smooth,not bitter at all. Plenty of parking The place is fine, just not a lot of extras(not a lot of options on drinks)

Waiting for my order

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O'Brien's Boulangerie

everything was amazing!! food, service, drinks 100/10…read more Didn't get pics of our food but we got the red chilaquiles (it's spicyy!) highly recommend 10/10 and we got the meat lovers omelette ! Brenda helped take our order, she's so nice and helpful! Miguel made the bestttt drinks Our favorite was the secret drink we got and the pina colada from the flight. They have tons of bakery items. We got the fruit tarte as recommended by Brenda and lovedd it. Definitely coming back!

WE HAD an ABSOLUTELY wonderful experience at Obrien's Boulangerie Bakery!!!…read more Every once in a while, you have a meal that reminds you just how meaningful and genuinely well TRUE hospitality can be. My visit to Obrien's Boulangerie Bakery was exactly that. I want to give a special shoutout to Café Miguel, the bartender, who is developing some truly delicious drinks that pair beautifully with the equally delicious food. You can tell he takes pride in what he creates, and it makes the whole experience that much more enjoyable. Brenda, the manager of all managers, deserves a tremendous amount of praise. She makes it her mission to ensure every customer is taken care of, and you can genuinely feel that she cares. Her attention to people and her commitment to making sure everyone has a great experience really stood out to me. And Javon and Isaiah, both amazing servers, were fantastic. The entire waitstaff carries with them a sense of duty to the customer that I honestly haven't seen in a long time. I may have missed a few names, but I want to make it clear that every single person who helped me made me feel special and valued. What touched me most was something so simple: being looked in the face and spoken to like a human being. In a world where that can sometimes feel surprisingly rare, it was incredibly refreshing. I am genuinely grateful for the kindness, warmth, and care shown to me by the entire team. And yes... the food was delicious too!! Thank you to everyone at Obrien's Boulangerie Bakery for reminding me what exceptional hospitality looks and feels like. You made my experience memorable, and I appreciate every one of you.

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The Kings Craft Coffee

4.3(453 reviews)

3.1 mi

We got the two April specials, the Matcha and a mocha. Both were absolutely delicious and if I…read morelived closer, I would probably come back every weekend.

I want to start out by saying the customer service was really good, I was greeted as soon as I…read morewalked in and asked what kind of drink I would like. I got the Irish cream latte with almond milk and it was too good! Also, there's lots of seating space. Oh, I will say it is super easy to miss the turn into the shop because you are coming down a long hill stretch of a road, so keep this in mind.

Bar seating

Avocado Toast

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Mostra Coffee

4.4(1.2k reviews)

2.3 mi

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.

First time visiting after this place was recommended by my hairdresser. I got an iced salted…read morecaramel latte, half sweet which was great. The bummer was they were out of stock on the first three drinks I wanted which is a lot of ingredients to be out of. There were more than three drinks out of stock as well. Service was mediocre. The aesthetic was really nice though! There was a large communal table in the seating area with a few other smaller tables along the wall. Def can get some good pics in here. I'd def give this spot one more chance next time I'm in the area since the latte I got was good.

Love their aesthetic

Interior

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Ghost Bear beans

Cappuccino Cottage

4.6(98 reviews)

1.5 mi

I was surprised to see a coffee shop by o'rilley. I ordered an iced oatmilk latte and cub soda for…read moremy child. Ava service was quick, the place is clean and my coffee was delicious! Thanks!

I love this place and I love the owner. the coffees are so good and she's always so nice and has…read moreamazing recommendations. We love love her ! I go to Bellus so it's sooo nice have great coffee next door!

Great Logo

Cute

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I need it!!! I gotta have it!

Pavaraga Hawaiian Coffee & Tea

4.1(105 reviews)

3.6 mi

Heard about this place and finally tried it today. We took…read morethe employee's recommendation. We had Honey Mac iced coffee with oatmilk. We love the customization of their caffeine level from 1,2,3. We picked level 2. Coffee is so smooth, and the amount of sugar is low which we like. Their coffee comes from Maui and Big Island. Although it was pretty much resemble from the Green world coffee in North Shore in Oahu Hawaii. Highly recommended! Employee is helpful and friendly. Few chairs and tables inside. Shared parking with other business.

Oh dear!! Well I like trying new coffee shops and promoting as needed, this place well, let's start…read morewith the ambiance, concrete floor and walls minimal decs, let's go to display case, empty and really badly in need of a clean, food, three very sad, well I don't know what they were, at this point I should have turned and ran, but the gal behind the counter was real sweet and engaged in a couple jokes so I selected a white chocolate raspberry truffle.... Decadent name and $7 I am not entirely sure who made or how it was made there was no one else in the shop, it tasted like warmed up left over coffee from my Mr Koffee with some non descriptive flavors that certainly didn't taste as advertised Sorry it's a no for me and needs a lot of help in presentation and ambience

Front counter

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The Boba Co

4.1(334 reviews)

1.7 mi

the employees? 10/10. this is my go-to after work and i had such an amazing first experience a few…read moreweeks ago. steven is awesome and so is their thai tea. just sweet enough and the tea is strong. thanks guys!

They make decent drinks and its comparable price wise to other tea places. Today i got a thai ice…read moretea, but its a bit sweet. Most times my teas are made satisfactory, but today was a bit off. Its small inside and not very busy. Nice workers and fast.

Organic house jasmine green oat milk tea & Brown sugar boba oat milk

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Honeydew blended and brown sugar milk tea

Better Buzz Coffee - Poway

4.3(211 reviews)

0.6 mi

Leah made such a good pumpkin dream puff Great atmosphere…read moreand the avocado toast was amazing!

Walking into the building , I was greeted with warm smiles. The options of newer drinks both…read morecoffee and refreshers were mentioned. Definitely had made the interaction a lot more welcoming than my other experiences in other locations. Definitely will be coming back to this location , will be looking to try more seasonal drinks.

Plenty of indoor seating

Ham & cheese croissant

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Spacious dinning area

James Coffee

3.6(64 reviews)

1.7 mi

Very unique coffee!! We ordered the rancher and the flavor of the maple syrup was deep and rich…read more Would definitely return to try other menu options

This place did not give the caffeine fix…read more I ordered the iced ceremonial matcha latte, sweetened with brown sugar. I saw them whisk it in the bowl, but it just tasted like I paid $6.50 for regular milk. Unfortunately I knew before I even tried it was not going to be good, due to the color of the drink. It was barely green. I like a strong match with that richer green color. My partner ordered the Honey Cinnamon latte. This one wasn't bad, but it was also weak in coffee flavor. It was basically a honey-cinnamon milk, with a splash of coffee. Overall, the flavors/sweetness arent bad, but that's not what we came for. Also, a bit nit-picky of an observation... the lids were not comfortable to drink from. It was just an awkward angle. Disappointing experience, I'm so sad to say I would not recommend this to friends or anyone looking for coffee in the area, as I would love to support the smaller businesses in the Carmel Mountain area.

Almond Croissant

Chocolate Croissant

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Nova Boba

4.2(19 reviews)

1.5 mi

Good tea! I got basic drinks to start and they were better than average. Like, I would come get…read morethem again. I got the wintermelon milk tea. It was well balanced, and not too sweet (which is a good thing). I normally don't get boba, but I got it this time around because it's cheap and it was surprisingly good! We came like an hour before closing and it was pretty fresh and chewy. Service was a tad slow, but the ambiance was nice. It's tucked deep into a somewhat dead plaza so it was a bit eerie going there at night, lol. The workers were extremely nice and patient as well. Would likely come again to try other drinks. Have to come here early though, as they close earlier than other boba shops.

I came to Nova Boba on a mission to find the best Vietnamese coffee and cheese foam in San Diego,…read moreand this place absolutely delivered. I ordered the Vietnamese coffee with cheese foam and it instantly reminded me of Saigon Coffee in North Park. It has that same rich and bold flavor that true Vietnamese coffee lovers look for. The cheese foam here is my second favorite in the city, right behind Maiko Cafe in Mira Mesa, which says a lot because their foam is legendary. What makes Nova Boba my new number one spot is the simple fact that I can finally get both Vietnamese coffee and cheese foam in one drink without having to chase down a pop up at a farmers market. I was originally planning on heading to the market for that little booth that serves my favorite combo, but I am so glad I found Nova Boba instead. Now I can come here any time I want without depending on a weekend schedule. The shop itself is quiet, clean, and surprisingly inexpensive compared to many other boba places I have tried. It has a calm atmosphere that makes it easy to relax or catch up with a friend. The staff is friendly and the menu has so many options that I already know I will be back. Next time I am trying the strawberry matcha because it looked amazing. If you love Vietnamese coffee or cheese foam or you are just looking for a new spot that will not disappoint, I highly recommend stopping by Nova Boba. It is officially part of my rotation now. Service was quick and place was cute.

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Helen N.

4980

996

1943

9 years ago

If you are addicted to a white chocolate mocha https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/starbucks-poway-2?select=MERnZkeAljVVwaIz8veNTQ&userid=RX0GPUmx4wJ8zxP1Mq0tPA like me then I hope you try it out! I stopped at this Starbucks. I treated myself today. White Chocolate Mocha: steamed milk and white chocolate sauce, then it is finished off with whipped cream in this white chocolate. It's so yummy! The staff is helpful in putting go-to plastic cup with lids for my drink so that I could carry at ease. Not many sitting places. But, the service is friendly, courteous, and quick with my order. read more

Julie R.

303

349

545

15 years ago

After a year of being shocked that this place was not on yelp map, I learned how to add it on. This is a perfect Starbucks drive thru for those heading out of Poway. Its always busy because of the convenience but the inside is never too bad but it is as tiny as a match box. They offer everything and there is also a bagel place right next door. Too bad its not a dual drive up. I noticed a ton of people checked in on four square so now they can check in on yelp!!! read more

Elsa G.

9 years ago

HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE!!! I had such a horrible experience here with the girl at the window named ROBYN. I orders 5 DRINKS and Robyn started to hand the drinks to me one by one. I politely asked for a drink holder and she had the nerve to huff and puff while rolling her eyes!?!?! Excuse me? I WAS SO APPAULD! Did you not get trained right? Does Starbucks not hold their employee's to a certain standard???? Horrible customer service ROBYN and Starbucks!!!!! read more

Sarah E.

7 years ago

I'm proudly a regular at this location. Everyone is so helpful and happy here. I'm greeted with a smile every time no matter the time (even early in the morning :-)) They are quick an efficient.. I never have to wait long. And the drinks are crafted to perfection. Thank you Starbucks team for making my mornings bright and cheerful!! read more

Madhu R.

Elite 21

684

10 years ago

I love this Starbucks, mostly thanks to the especially friendly staff there during the day shift like Jenn, Heather, and Alex. They are really patient and always greet with a smile. Plus they remember your name, which is a rarity these days. I tried the sweet cream spice coffee today and was really impressed by how good it was. read more

Marisa R.

12 years ago

My husband and I always go to this Starbucks because it has a drive-thru. Anytime the line is really long and we have to wait for an unreasonable amount of time, the Baristas end up giving us our drinks for free. Everyone is friendly and I appreciate the convenience of the drive-thru. read more

cathlina m.

15 years ago

great service with a smile. Although corporation, the guys and gals that work here at least seem to care when they ask about your day. Oh, drive through a big plus on hot days. read more

Eric V.

6 years ago

Not offering bathrooms is unacceptable, most other restaurants etc do. Covid is an excuse to save a few bucks. Shame on you Starbucks Done giving you business read more

Glen M.

5 years ago

Terrible, they are out of my drink every time i go there now. This would be a Starbucks you can definitely keep driving on by.

Kristy H.

4 years ago

favorite starbucks. employees are always so friendly and happy. and i love that it is a drive thru since i have kids!

Allan S.

3 years ago

We go this place at least once a week. We really love the drink and the food. The staff are great. Thanks!! read more

Aronn O.

11 years ago

Best staff and service! There are a lot of Starbucks out there and this one definitely stands alone.

Aplusfamily D.

10 years ago

The staff here are really nice! Have had no problems. All my staff can't live without this place!

William D.

10 years ago

THE RUDEST PEOPLE WORK HERE. Very unfriendly Would give NO stars but 1 is the least available.

Amanda J.

Elite 18

14 years ago

Pretty much every time they mess up my order then are rude about it. Not the best location.

Mike B.

10 years ago

This morning I went to Starbucks on Poway rd. The service was great but the coffee was ok.

Tom K.

15 years ago

I like this kid friendly Starbucks. My kid was happy with a drink and service.

Elysse T.

Elite 25

3709

1543

4712

12 years ago

DRIVE THRU STARBUCKS, why can't you exist on every corner of every street.

Lucy M.

15 years ago

Great service! Seems like they are always aiming to please.

Erin C.

Elite 17

251

358

161

13 years ago

Always a line for drive-thru but usually open inside

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