If you like casual beach atmosphere, friendly service, great food, and a local vibe, this is the place. Anytime of day this is our favorite hang out. I've been a local for over 20 years and it is still the place we choose to be for conversation, easy food, nice music, and great people. Breakfast is pastries, fresh full bodied coffee and smoothies, lunch is avocado-turkey on toasted squaw bread with a smoothie, afternoon is a smoothie, and evening is a lingering coffee over great conversation. Can't get enough of this place. read more

I had a hard time finding a sandwich shop open at 4:00 PM! Went in for coffee to hold me over...walked out with a simple sandwich for my picky son and the BeSt BLT I have ever had! Great staff, great service...highly recommend this place!! read more

Great coffee and service, they are always happy to help and offer suggestions. We are in love with their snowcap, with is like an ice cream cappuccino. Nice area to grab something to drink before heading down to Carlsbad beach. read more

I've been coming here for over 10 years now and it's definitely my favorite sit down coffee shop in the North County area. Their vanilla chai is my favorite and they make good coffee drinks as well too. The staff is always friendly and welcoming and they get your drinks to you quickly. The pastries here are hit or miss but the lemon bars and cookies are pretty delicious. read more

We ordered a regular coffee and a Cafe Mexicana (basically Mexican hot chocolate latte). It was quick, great coffee, and nice atmosphere. Lots of seating/tables indoor and out, which is nice. read more

Good coffee and good desserts. I had the banana cream pie and lemon bar, both were excellent. Also enjoyed some live music played in the center below. Good times. read more

Hands down my favorite coffee place ever! Delicious food too! I love the turkey avocado on croissant plus a blended mocha! Quick walk to the beach. A great place to write, play cards, chill out, get something to-go, anything! read more

Vinaka is such a cute coffee shop in downtown Carlsbad! The drinks are great and they have a delicious selection of ice cream. The staff is always friendly and make great recommendations. I also think it's fun that they have a stash of board games that you can use if you're just relaxing and hanging out with friends. Will be back! read more

I love the coffee and the food there- the salad was yummy that I tried and it's a relaxing vibe to sit and chat with a girlfriend

this place is so great! i love the coffee taste amazing and the environment is very relaxing. i usually try to do home work there but it is always so crowded. they have wifi you just have to ask. parking is a bit of a struggle since it is in a shopping center, but love vinaka! my fav local coffee shop! read more

I love the sandwiches here! The gardenburger or the BLT on a cheese bagel is amazing. And they serve it with chips & a pickle. Add a cup of coffee or iced chai, and you have the perfect lunch. The vibe is cozy, with local art displayed on the walls. The clientele here is all ages-- children with their moms stop in after soccer practice whilst eighty-somethings sit and play a few rounds of chess. I don't use Wifi here, but that is an option. read more

Obsessed with their vanilla Lattes-cold and blended or hot. Their veggie burgers and sandwiches are amazing. Very friendly and relaxing place to sit and do work with their free wifi. They also have outside seating so you can bring your pups! read more

I'm really bummed to have to do this because I've been coming here forever! I've always vaguely felt like I was annoying the servers just by being there but today was just horrible. I got there from Solana alone with the intention of getting a big portion of my online class knocked out. I ordered a tea (just so I could use the wifi) and asked for the bathroom key which they told me was being used (sort of rudely but it's okay) so I sat down. While I was waiting for my tea I asked for the wifi code and another worker seemed skeptical of whether or not I'd ordered anything. I saw someone bring the key back so I asked for it again and I guess someone else had taken it because the same girl (who has freckles and strawberry blonde hair) made me feel really bad for asking again. I went and stood outside the bathroom for someone to come out and hold the door for me and realized that's what everyone else was doing too. When I came back, the workers were just generally rude. The same girl pushed past me to get to a table while I was walking out the door. I didn't get anything done and I felt unwelcome and self conscious the entire time. I'm sad to say I won't be coming back after today. read more

Best Lil Cofee house west of the Pecos and east of Hawaii. Not much in the way of Steaks but if ya like Rabbit food it can't be beat. Baked Patoes, avocado sandwitchs, White outs (do not give this to a 3 year old unless you plan on staying up for a few days:-) ) overall excellant!! 5 stars read more

The Mexican mocha on ice was very good. I have to say though, I came here yesterday and paid $20.00 cash for my $9.75 order. I had $40 in my wallet and received 25 cents back. The cashier seemed frazzled and said she thought I gave her $10.00 (since I also left her a $1 tip in her jar when I reached into my wallet and grabbed a twenty and a one dollar bill). She started second guessing herself as the cashier and I end up paying $19.75 for 2 drinks. I though my drink was good, but this is not Monte Carlo and 2 coffees shouldn't cost almost 20 bucks. I actually am pretty upset I tipped the cashier considering she took an extra $10 of my money, that's why I am writing a Yelp at 230am. The cashier seemed nice at first, but a little attention to detail when it comes to my money would be nice. For this reason I knock off at least 1 star. I thought the atmosphere was right there with the service, dull. I wouldn't come back here for a really long time. It wasn't even a particular hot day and Vinaka Cafe seemed to be hot and stuffy inside. I really wish I went to The Chocolate Bar on Carlsbad Village Drive, I just wanted a cold iced coffee and Yelp lead me here. Thanks for nothing guys! Word to the next consumer, pay with plastic or make sure the cashier digests you have a $20 bill in your hand. If you plan to leave a tip here, wait until after you get your drink, and your correct change. read more

Best ambiance with a cute patio. Lots of familiar coffee choices. Not as good as my favorite coffee places, but I'd definitely come here over the surrounding competition. Last time I had a breakfast sandwich and it was delish, and those other pastries look bomb. I love when there are newspapers to grab and a nice open air climate read more

Great atmosphere, interesting people and delicious healthy food.

I like going there to play chess. Their coffee is good quality and we meet a lot of fun people on Saturdays and Sundays who play chess on their tables. The guys I met there taught me some opening techniques in chess and some are seriously into competition. I would definitely go there again with my wife and kids. DEfinitely recommended ! read more

As a local, I can tell you they make a fantastic cup of coffee here! Great ambiance. If you sit out in the patio, you may be able to hear the live music from the Coyotye Restaurant down stairs. read more

My local haunt for over 10 years, you can't beat the staff, the prices, and the location!

tasty white mochas and soy chais! very unique individuals...

I have been here twice and asked for my drink to be made with almond milk and charged extra for it. Each time they've made it with regular milk. Not sure if they're forgetful or trying to scam me, but regardless, that can be so dangerous and even lead to a lawsuit from someone who has a dairy allergy. read more

a great north county coffee shop. used to be one of my favorite places to chill out, read a book and smoke some cigs.

Nice vibe, love the outdoors. Coffe burnt so not my coffee place. Did not try the food though. I will stick to Portola coffee lab and in Carlsbad i can get a juice. read more

Good atmosphere. Decent beverages. Deserts could be a bit more adventurous.

had the toffeenut chai latte and it was amazing. good vibe, relaxing place to go, a lot better than starbucks.

the vanilla latte i had was slightly burnt... but still delicious. good atmosphere, it was a little stuffy inside though.

italian creme soda yes pleaseeeee. i used to come here all the time about 5 years ago and it was the best. free wifi and boardgames!

Good coffee. Friendly staff. Relaxing vibe. I come here when in North County and enjoy it.

I've been coming to Vinaka for the past 10-12 years. Great cafe! Very friendly staff. As reasonably priced coffee, freshly brewed, as you'll find. Fresh food made right in front of you. Healthy. Wifi connection. A delightful little cafe with great coffee and casual ambiance. Coyote Grill downstairs adds a fringe benefit. In the evening you can hear the outdoor live music coming from Coyote, step outside Vinaka, capture a view and listen of the Coyota Grill band who's performing on their patio and then come back to Vinaka to finish your cup of Jo. Thank you Vinaka for providing a really cool experience! read more

Best coffee shop in California. Great menu, location, coffee and easy parking. Their iced blended mocha is to die for the the sandwiches are a great deal and always delicious! read more

I like this place quite a bit. Has nice outdoor seating that overlooks the courtyard and fountain below, and while the menu is small and a little pricey, the food and drinks are very good, and they have several vegetarian options. Their bacon,egg and cheese sandwich is one of the best I've had of that kind, and the chai teas are amazing. Can get a little crowded on the weekends, but definitely recommend it. read more

The cakes, Snow Cap, and Caffe Mocha are awesome! Great place to study for a test either alone or with a group, or just to hang out.

Cute little cafe in Carlsbad, very cozy and perfect for reading or studying.

Best mocha frappe in North County. mmmmm....

I looked forward to coming here but there are some problems. The desserts are not homemade but appear to be the same that are available at Safeway. Four coffees were available but three were flavored- hazelnut, macadamia etc. it was busy and a nice place but don't expect much. It was mediocre. read more

Great coffee & breakfast sandwiches! Chill ambiance. Great place to work, meet with friends, and bring your dog. Loads of parking too. Totally recommend this place! read more

I was only in CA, for a week or so. My hotel was located right in Carlsbad Village. I thought i would try the Vinaka cafe for a lunch. I thought the WiFi was a very cool plus. After about 20 mins of surfing the internet drinking my diet coke, i got a little hungry. And could you believe it they offered a hummus wrap. I have to say the Hummus wrap is was sort of a let down. The ingredients were a little bit bland. On the positive everything else was great. I guess its not to fair because i ate the hummus wrap at the MED. cafe about two days prior, and i don't think any one else can compete. But it was still a nice experience. read more

Okay, the coffee is not bad and I can't comment on the food...but the service? If you enjoy standing at the counter and waiting until a staff person eventually decides to acknowledge you to take your order while chatting up a "regular" who just jumped in line ahead of you like you weren't there, then, by all means, GO! read more

This cafe is great. It has ample seating, both indoors and out, free wi-fi, power outlets for laptops, and great staff. Try a turkey avocado sandwich on sourdough, or any of their coffee or tea, and you'll be in heaven! read more