I've brought a few people to Mika's, and everyone has loved it so far! I really dig the vibes of…read morethe cafe. The atmosphere is great and while busy, the shop never seems to get too loud or dirty. The food is amazing!! Drinks are just okay, but I'm insanely picky so most people should end up liking them. The people I brought here have loved their drinks (usually lattes of some sort). Service is great and the staff have all been super patient and knowledgable both times I stopped by. Parking is okay. I despise the Nordahl Marketplace parking lot with every fiber of my being but Mika's is def worth it!

I absolutely love this place. Anytime I'm in the area, this is my go to for quality coffee and a…read moregreat breakfast sandwich. I love trying all of their lattes, great flavor and the sweet doesn't over power the taste of the actual coffee. I love that balance. I'm in love with the croissant breakfast sandwich, the aioli in it is amazing and the croissant itself is the best I've had. I tried the breakfast burrito and it was good, but I preferred the croissant sandwich over it. I love that there's a variety of games and books to choose from, it really gives it a great vibe and welcomes you to stay for a bit.

TERI is such a beautiful and inviting campus, with the cutest café right in the middle. When we…read morearrived, all of the flowers were blooming, people were chatting and enjoying their coffee, and a lady was playing live jazz music using several different instruments. Inside, the staff were extremely friendly and our food/drinks came out quickly! I enjoy a matcha latte almost everyday and TERI's matcha was one of the best I have ever had! All of the pastries looked delicious but I opted for the french toast breakfast plate and it was incredible. I love this place, what they do, and how they impact our community. I will be coming back again and again!

I have been wanting to try this spot for the last year! Today, all the stars aligned and I was able…read moreto visit. It took me a minute to find the place (even tho there are signs... that's on me), there is a nice parking lot nearby the cafe. I walked in and the staff was so pleasant and prompt. I ordered the special breakfast burrito and a Mexican mocha. They give you a number and you find your favorite seat. AND they got my service dog a pup cup. So he loves the place too They have indoor and outdoor seating. All comfortable. I came on a day when there was no music, but I am so looking forward to coming back when there is.

The food was delicious, the service and ambiance were great! And so many choices of beer! We…read morementioned this was our first time and we received a free welcome cookie which was also delicious! Highly recommended!!

Stopped in for a late lunch/early dinner, after sort of accidentally finding this place in a Yelp…read moresearch for good Caesar salads in the area. Stone Brewing definitely works the "stone" angle. The ambiance walking in and then whether you're inside the structure or in the back garden is incredible. Enormous stones everywhere. It feels almost medieval inside the restaurant/bar area. Just very cool. Food was tasty. Daughter had the Caesar salad with actual anchovy garnish. She said it was a little over dressed, like it needed more romaine and less dressing. I had a delish super healthy salad I can't recall the name of but it had all sorts of yummy stuff. Unfortunately I had to drive so no beer tastings but once we got to San Diego airport and I realized there was a Stone Brewing offshoot there, I had a delicious hazy IPA I think actually had "delicious" in the name. I'd absolutely return to the Escondido location if I were in the area again, just on ambience alone. If I lived in the area, my husband and I would probably be there every weekend.

We have a dog who also Loves to join us We've come several times various numbers of us Always…read moreenjoy! Food is Great! Atmosphere very friendly, accommodating, very sweet getting water for pups Thank you for opening this in Escondido

Great burger! I don't usually come out to Esco, but this is…read morea great burger place, so I may have to make an exception! Today, we ordered the classic lunch combo burger with fries-delicious and does not taste like freezer burn!!! There is a choice of not just beef, but also impossible, gluten free, and grass fed meats. All burgers are cooked to medium unless you specify otherwise. Easy to order-just go to the counter and order, pick a seat and wait for your meal. The interior dining area has plenty of seating and restrooms in the back. The outdoor patio looks nice enough for when it's a nice cool night, it is covered as well. Anyway, we'll be back since the menu looks super inviting because there are other choices besides burgers and the best thing is that they use a lot of local, fresh ingredients! Support your local eateries!

The good and coffee here are absolutely delicious. I'm not a coffee person really(tea's my thing)…read morebut I really enjoyed the mocha I had here. The turnover 11/10, and I will make special trips just to get great pastries. The service here is very kind, inviting and so helpful. They have some seating inside and a few tables outside as well for ample seating. The ONLY negative thing about this place they have no control over. The parking SUCKS OUT LOUD. I hate trying to park in downtown Escondido. I can't take anything away from them for this but-for me- the frustration in this keeps it from being my regular place. If you live in the area and like good coffee and food, 100% would recommend

I love the ambience here, but always feel a little meh about the coffee, but let me explain: I'm a…read morebold coffee person. I love a rich roast. Their coffee tends towards a brighter, citric flavor that reminds me very much of cold brew. Which I don't care for. But others might! So if a brighter, lighter flavor is what you enjoy (what up tea people) then this might be the place you're looking for. And again, I adore the vibe here. Probably the chillest work/read spot in all of Escondido. Parking can be rough if downtown is busy, but only if you're adamant about needing to be very close for mobility reasons etc. Otherwise you can usually find something walkable. Beautiful, open cafe with a lovely view of the small park across the street and downtown Esco.

On a Wednesday, we stopped by H Brothers for lunch. Located in downtown Escondido, this bar and…read morerestaurant was recommended to me by one of my Yelp friends. We found free parking on the street a block or two down from the restaurant. Service (4/5): You order at the counter and then they bring your food to you. A couple of things stand out to me about their service. I was looking at the menu and was about to order. Someone behind me cut in line without asking if I was ready to order. The lady working noticed this and asked me to order first. Humanity still exists! They also check on your periodically even though this isn't true table service which is a nice touch. On the flip side, they did try and upsell me to add bacon bits to my dish which I was all for until I saw it was a $3.50 upcharge. I asked them to remove it. A little too steep. Ambiance (4/5): My type of restaurant. Casual with some charm. We sat at a table across from the bar. They have some cool decor, too. No complaints. Drinks (4/5): I had a beer flight because I often can't say no to a flight. I love the variety and being able to try new beers, especially when I'm traveling. While they don't have a huge selection, they had just enough beers that were interesting for me to take the plunge. Food (4/5): I did the country poutine which comes with fries, gravy, fried chicken bites, and green onions. I'm a sucker for loaded fries so I couldn't say no. Especially for this twist on a classic poutine. Generous portion size as I had hoped. A little more chicken would have been nice, but outside of that, very solid.

I was happy to revisit this gem on Grand Ave. I walked in with a buddy, and we were quickly greeted…read moreat the front by the friendly cashier. The location has a pretty extensive menu written in chalk on the walk, and it's easy to read. There are choices of sandwiches, salads and a lot of great food in-between. After taking a minute to decide we went with the Southwest Chicken Salad ($16.99) as well as the Hawaiian Chicken Sandwich ($15.99) with a side of hushpuppies. The sauce on the salad was flavorful with just a bit of zest, and they gave us extra so that was really cool. It's a really comfy place to eat with a little bit of a Louisiana feel to it. For good food served by good people, this is the place!

I love finding 100% plant-based restaurants like Phattie's in Escondido, which serves up vegan…read moreMexican food! The Phatties Burrito was delicious. It came with pea protein adobo meat, sweet potato fries, pico de Gallo, vegan sour cream, vegan cheese, avocado, rice, and beans. I loved the flavor of adobo meat. It didn't feel like a vegan burrito at all!

They are closed! ¡Se acabó!…read more It was great food while it lasted, hopefully they open up somewhere else.

Good food and atmosphere. Liked the games there…read more Staff checked on us often, and made us feel welcomed.

We came to watch the Fifa26 Mexico vs Korea. They definitely have a lot of screen to watch the…read moregame. Small little fun arcade was part of the restaurant. Reminds me a mini Dave and Buster type but more chill and vibes. Definitely a place to hang out with your friends and co workers. We ordered two drinks: sparkling paloma and prickly pear margarita. It's definitely not out favorite and it just taste alcohol or too diluted . We drank it just to drink it. For food we ordered chips and guacamole, truffle fries, buffalo hot wings, Brussels sprouts and a classic burger with a beer. Overall, food is decent in your typical American sport bar food. If k have to pick my favorites out of the stuff we ordered, would be the truffle fries. Even with happy hours pricing.. we spent about $120 on appetizers , two drinks and two beers. As far with the game, I wish it was louder or have better speakers inside. As we walked out, we realized outside speakers is louder than inside