Tasty dishes and drinks, friendly staff and a fun theme. Great for meeting up with a friend or…read morebringing a laptop and working from a cozy setting.

Rose Cafe is such a beautiful surprise! Went in on a Rainy…read moreDay & the Rib Eye Mac n Cheese did not disappoint. It's not too heavy & the perfect comfort food. They did not skimp on the rib eye. The Ube waffles is so perfect. Not too sweet. I got their rosemary coffee & it delicious! Highly recommend trying all of these.

My first and final review for PMB. I am so, so sad that they…read moreare not going to be here anymore. Thank you for the last 18 years....your breakfast/lunch menu was always made with freshness and love. Your pastries are next level, what more can I say...and the staff were always so amazing! I didn't get to write this in your memory book, but every time I had the pleasure of eating in-it was pure zen. Good food, relaxing environment, and good people....it will all be missed. Thanks for it all!

I've only been to Petit Madeline twice…read more Once before we moved to Oceanside and once more recently, a 10 year gap. And when I had a taste of their food a couple of days ago, I'm not sure why I didn't come back sooner. Service was very pleasant. Plenty of seating. Had the chicken and waffles and it was really good. The savory crepes could use less onions but the meat had a lot of flavor. Good locatin also, close (ish) walk to the pier if you want to burn off the calories. Not waiting 10 years to go here again.

Love this place, service is great and very fast. I was told wait would be 20 mins but it was under…read more10. Smaller parking lot, so be patient or go before 10am. Staff are nice and different staff to take order, bring out foods and clean your dishes. Must order Coffee Cake, it's soft and fluffy. Topped with glaze which is not overly sweet. 5/5 Killer Burrito comes with a side, which I recommend the potatoes. Homemade soft potatoes and great seasoning. Burrito has scoop of sour cream and guacamole on top. Second time ordering this burrito. 5/5 I wish this place was in Orange County

Post 5k run we wanted to celebrate with breakfast and decided Beach Break Cafe was the spot! I was…read morevery excited to try the banana crunch French toast. I love bananas and french toast, so this was the perfect choice. It was sweet but not sickeningly sweet. The bananas were very ripe, but I personally enjoy them this way. The crunch looks to be an oat and crushed nut mixture? I wasn't too sure but it was delicious nonetheless. Everything tasted very good, I enjoyed my side of hash browns, however I prefer them to be a little crunchier. They tasted great regardless. I will say they were superrrr busy, so do expect to wait if you go on a weekend morning. I think they might use bleach to clean the tables, which I'm glad they disinfect between patrons but the table smelled like bleach the whole time, so if that's something that bothers you, maybe ask to sit inside? I think the tablecloth material just holds onto scent idk. Service wasn't the best either, but they were packed so I understand. The workers were nice, we came at an awkward time where they were switching waitstaff for breaks and whatnot, so I think we kinda got forgotten once our food came out lol it took a while to get the check

We happened upon Campfire while visiting our kids and decided to stop in for dinner in Carlsbad…read more From the moment we sat down, we were warmly greeted by Kaden, who was both charming and helpful. He guided us through the menu and recommended ordering a variety of dishes to share from each category, which turned out to be a great suggestion. We started with the tomato appetizer, cornbread, and the standout dish of the night--the incredible head of broccoli. For our mains, our son and daughter-in-law shared the roasted chicken, while my husband and I shared the pork chop. Every dish was exceptional, but the broccoli truly stole the show--even my husband, who rarely eats vegetables, loved it. Kaden struck the perfect balance with his service--attentive without ever being overbearing--which made the experience even more enjoyable.

They are truly committed to the theme of camping. From the theme of the restrooms to the interior…read moreof the restaurant all the way down to the food. But, to me, at the end of the day, it's a restaurant, and serving food that is basically burned to oblivion is probably not great. Even when camping, I would never be charring my food into dust. Got the cornbread, the broccoli head, the ribeye, and smores for dessert. Cornbread was good. Very unique! One of the few things I did like about this place. The broccoli and ribeye was just too much. The broccoli florets were cooked over fire until it was basically ash in mouth. Ribeye quality was decent, but again, the char taste covered any meat flavor. Left much to be desired. Unique experience. Would not be back again.

Spent "Mother's Day" weekend visiting Oceanside with my wife, so we decided to try Don's Country…read moreKitchen. The food was delicious, our service was excellent and the outdoor dining was great. If you're just visiting or reside locally, please consider Don's Country Kitchen...I promise you it won't disappoint. Note: The menu offers an array of delicious options to choose from.

If you're at Don's for breakfast, ask for Babs…read more Coffee never dipped below half, food came out fast, and she somehow appeared right when we needed something--like a breakfast ninja. Super friendly, on it, and made the whole morning way smoother than it had any right to be. Food was great, but Babs definitely made the experience. Would come back for sure.

The Lab Collab will be closing on Sept 30. :(…read more Get in while you can before the Encinitas Bier Garden moves in.

On a Friday evening, my husband and I were in the area and decided to have dinner here since it has…read morebeen on our list to try. I inquired about their mushroom sloppy Joe. I asked two employees and they aren't vegetarians and said they really liked it. I had been craving sloppy Joe for a while to I ordered it with tater tots. My husband ordered the chicken sandwich with tater tots. I saw surprised how good the mushroom sloppy joes were. The tater tots hit the spot. My husband said the chicken sandwich was okay. It was a lint loud inside as a game was playing on tv. We sat outside which was nice but there were some annoying flies. Overall, I enjoyed my mushroom Sloppy Joe that I would come back.

We need more places like this!…read more First time stopping by GM's brick and mortar shop vs buying from them at the farmers market, and let me just say, this place is a gem - everything from the store itself to its people! Cinnamon roll - best Ive had out of all the ones I've had in CA and AZ. They do not cut corners and even use brown butter for their cinnamon sugar filling! Cruffins - fun to look at and fun to eat; can't go wrong with any of them! Cookies - white chocolate macadamia nut, chocolate chip, gluten-less chocolate cookies ... now these are cookies! If I had to bet, I'm pretty sure they weigh as much or even more than the famous NY Levain cookies. Strawberry and cream croissant - croissant stuffed with whipped cream and slices of fresh strawberrh; do yourself a favor and just try this! With so many goods to choose from, it may be easy to pass this one up, but don't! It'll give you those napoleon and cream puff vibes.

Came on a Saturday noon, and it was not too busy. All the pastries were laid out for you to see and…read morethey all looked super yummy. The store is small and there's no seating. The pastries are definitely on the higher-priced side and we weren't too hungry, so we opted for the strawberry croissant since it was the last one left. I was hoping to try their cinnamon roll, as it looked amazing and had a selection of flavors to pick from. The lady who helped us was friendly and packed the croissant for me, and we took it to go. The strawberry croissant had some vanilla cream along with strawberry slices in the center cut of the croissant. The cream was nice, light, and not overly sweet, which tasted great with the strawberry. The croissant was a little disappointing, as it wasn't flaky, very dense, and on the softer side. It still had a good buttery flavor but overall it was mid. As we continued eating, I ended up chewing on something plasticky, and I believe it might have been the front cut of a plastic piping bag. I'm glad it was a fairly small piece or else I probably would have swallowed it...It is disappointing that a big piece of plastic ended up in the cream where no one had caught it during the process of making it.

We go and do Restaurant Reviews & attend special events at The Plot quarterly with my groups San…read moreDiego Foodies and Carlsbad Foodies. This time around, it's just the family for Mother's Day. Since I know my food, the table let me order. Fresh hand cut thick long French Fries without a ton of seasoning or oil arrived: one with a cashew cheese truffle sauce, one with no salt, and one salted as requested. My daughter loved her reuben. I loved my blt. The two Caesar salads for the table disappeared quickly because their dressing is unbelievable! Let's see .... what didn't we eat is probably smarter than what did we eat. Beet ketchup, The C Word (braised cabbage), a couple of cronic sushi rolls, and there was a special lemon creme brûlée. Everyone enjoyed everything they ate, including my almost 3 year old grandson (they brought out a specially sliced fruit bowl for him). They offered many choices for kids, but he just wanted fruit. Hope you had as wonderful a Mother's Day as I did. Yes. We appreciated eating healthy and not walking away stuffed but instead satisfied. They were selling plants. So I bought 4 and planted them today! The gift that keeps on giving! We will be back for sure! With garlic, gusto & gratitude, Chef Marian

The Plot is THE restaurant to visit in Oceanside! I loved my time here and I highly recommend…read morevisiting to try out the food. They have a very unique concept of renewable farming and sustainable gardening. There's plenty of indoor seating (the interior is lovely) and outdoor seating that integrates with the garden. The garden is available for customers to walk around. It's amazing to see how they've efficiently grown so much in a limited space. The Plot also has $5 plants you can purchase for home-gardening. Their eggplants are in season. Freshly harvested from the garden, I tried the panko crusted charcoal roasted eggplant - it was beautiful, delicious, creative and everything wonderful packed into a dish. It was topped with a very unique, naturally salty plant called the asparagus of the sea (I've literally never had it anywhere else besides here). I also tried the c word (which is wine braised cabbage), the beet ruben sandwich, and the mushroom toast. Everything was SO GOOD! The service is also on another level. I felt genuine kindness and happiness exuding from the staff. Whatever they are doing, they are doing it right. I was a bit sad to see that it wasn't bustling on a Sunday brunch. This is a must visit in Oceanside!!

I stumbled upon this gem on Instagram, and it turned out to be a fantastic discovery. LOL…read more The experience more than lived up to its promise. The atmosphere is truly stunning, and their mimosas are a must-try - a game-changer. The hostesses are warm and attentive, making every effort to ensure a seamless experience. For a rejuvenating breakfast that sets you up for a great day, look no further - bask in the sunshine and savor a nutritious meal with a breathtaking view that makes every moment feel like a serene escape.

Cute little brunch spot with great customer service!…read more Came here for brunch with a friend. Got the chilaquiles, buttermilk pancakes and Goddess Avocado toast. It was just okay. The chilaquiles were a 7/10 Pancakes 8/10, and the avocado toast 8/10 We got the mimosa flight and that was a 9/10 Also got an orange juice but it was questionable 3/10. It's an order on the counter and seat yourself kind of service, but we did have someone come by often to check on us and our food. Restroom was clean and everyone was friendly! I'll be back again to try the lobster benedict!

Our sever was amazing keep representing the Bronx east coast to west coast. Your humor was…read moreeverything we needed to start our birthday weekend celebration!

Five Stars and then some for the outstanding service, food, and the beach vibe…read more My sister and I wandered into this place for breakfast one morning and we were so happy and pleased with our experience. Our server Ray was really the best. She was helpful and so nice. We sat on the outdoor patio and the weather was pristine. We just sat there and enjoyed watching the palms sway. We were here for breakfast and it was such a tasty breakfast. As my sister stated, she could feel the love the chef had for the food he was making us and it was so true. Every bite was hot, the hash browns were so cooked just right. The freshly squeezed orange juice was sunshine in a glass! Parking can be rough as their lot is very small so you may find yourself driving around a bit to find a spot. You are right next to the Carlsbad Train Station. I definitely recommend dining here and I know I will be back next time I am in the area.